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:. ENGINEER OFFICE,

- O>wEGO, n. Y, February "a. 1873.
Sealed Proposals viii be received by the und. II
signed until the 9th Of March, Is S3. at nOOu for
MAKING IN. repairs hat may become necessary on
the United states pier at OswegO, n. Y. up to No
vember % ISIS, all the materials for said re pairs
hing furnis he'd by the United States.
he price must BE- stated AT much per coo feet
q m OF Inc lumber per pound OF the iron AID
sIiee ard Der cubic yard of stone, which shall be
used in making said repairs and NUT all the
eNpens=s for tools, machinery, scOws, &c. the
teaiIEg u and renewing old work. and the compile
Ton Of the repairs In manner satisfactory to tie
engineer IN charge.
Bids must be in duplicate, and guaranteed upon
forms hich, with all the information in the pos
session Of the undersigned can be obtained by ap-
RliCation IN person or by letter, to this Office
q. Il. BLUNT,
q 2s-lm 1t Col. Of Engh Bxt Col q A
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DROPOsALs FOR FORAGE.
ODsce SVPsrriSiHR QH1rtsru1Sts-.
~gfE- ID SfrI~r 0f rdE POO Ev1uJ
Bro,rnsriils, TsrasFebrEa TSJ Is s.I IS

SUB DtSfrtcT OF rhs RfO fTTdHfs.N
BrOtrHSCILls. TsLdS, February is, 1875 \
sealed Proposals will be received at this office
mill W EbNESDAY, the 18th of April, 1888 at III
tioCk q. N for such quantities of OATS CORN
ana Al as may be rt 1uired for use of public ani-
male At the foil wing named points in the Sub Dis
Ilct, Tor the six months ending October 81 I353
w Brownsville, Ringgoh Barracks, and LAREDO
Texas.
Oats and Corn of best quality and to be delivered
IN lOOd gunny sacks. Hay baled or INHALED pref
ere-Ce Will b. given 20 baied Hay. All t. be sub
rect 10 injection Delivery 10 commence within
thlIp days ALTER the approval of the contract, and
notice given TO the contractor
Proposals to be in tripicste. with COPY of the
acyeTti-ene Mt anneNt d TO each, and TO be accom-
panied BY the names Of az least two efficient sure
ties. 10 will signify, by endorsement thereon
their Willingness to become responsible for the
faithful performance of the contract.
All proposals will be submitted to the Chief
Ouzrteruaster of the District for approval and
award
The Government reserves the right to reject any
cr all BIDS, any part Of . bid.
Proposals must be endorsed Proposals for For
age and addressed % the Supervising Quarter.
master, Sub District of the Rio Grande at Browns
VILE. T. Nas.
By order Of Brevet MAJOR General McCeok
GEORGE W. SMITH,
First Lieut. 18th Infantry, r. Q. NJ. and A. A.
q. NJ NH I3-td
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~There lie q society OF ssI.atter Day Saints. ..
numbering about fifty members, IN Newarn.
Va no propose TO emigrate TO Utah during Che
coming summer. Among the rules adoptr0 by
them il one enjoining total abstinence from the
use of tobacco and Intoxicating drinks.
0A subscription Of $1,000 has been COM
p;eted by the people Of Springfield, O., for the
erection Of q new hotel in that city.
~ The Centenary Methodist Church in
Chicago was dedicated Sunday, and a contrib
ution Of $4,000 made toward paying for IT,
IThe San Francisco Bulletin names the
following Republican candidates for the Wee
Presidency, on the Pacific slope; Seaetor Dole.
Senators Corbett and Williams Of Oregon. ex-
Governor Low, Frederick Biiiings tns two
senators from Nevada, Thompson Campbell
John Curry. J. W. Dwineiie.
U The Lawrence tkansast Journal learns
,h., sf&v CsYryna famiiies are now on their way
10 settle near Abilene. The 81 Joserh Union
80. "a n the srssns On the BAnnisai snd ~
Ycs.,n rsiiruod are loaded down An a. usual
nanber Of families arrive daasy. losksns Coz
homes" 49, - $3.50 $50
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GOVERNMENT AUCTION SALE. '

UNITED STATES ENeINE1R's OFFICE.
rses IL kersSy g,sn that the following named
sold at public auction in lots to be designated by
the officer of the army designated to superntend
the sale; at the Engineers Depot, Brownsville,
and to continue from day to day until completed:
2s Pentoon Boats, 30 Pontoon Wagons IA Chess
Wagons,7 Anchors, 100 Balks, ass Chess PlanIs,
IA Boat Hooks, lis Oars, Abutmeut Stills, lO7 Oar
Locks 50 Rack Sticks. "A Rack Collars, Pin
ings Gables, Axes, 81 Augers and Handles, 8
AIDES and Handles. IL Chisels, Drawing HALVES,
Spirit Levels Mallets, Taps No. Handles,
Cross cut saws: Tool Chest. ] Grintstone, 256
Long handle ShOvela, Long handle Spades, S
Hasps, Hinges and Hooks Broad Axes 20 lbs.
Rope.
Terms Cash at sale, in legal United States cur
By order of Brevet Brigadier General M. D.
McAlester, Major of Engineers, -
m16 st First Lieut.. Corps of Engil GERS.
HEhAhE SI = ~ pIsTRIGr OF TEXAS
AND ABANDONED LANDS:
Office 4: A; Q ~ aad Dis6msirs 0SesT,}
In compliance with directions from the Commits
sioner Bureau r., r., and A. L., shall sell, at
public auction at the office of the Bureau R., F.,
March 1853 at O'Clock p m. the property held by
the United States near the city Of Waco, McLen-
nan county, Texas, known as the Waco Factory,
mepts, Lands, or Hereditamsnts thereunto pertain.
ing; also; one Steam Engine and Boiler, Wheat
ROCK, Boiling Closets, &c onSset Of Corn Rocks,
tanned at the office Ct the Bureau B., r., and A. L.,
at IA 4 r,i land and Waco, Texas r. 9 poprprs
Bfevsi Capt. q. s. A., A. A g NJ and p. D.,
NH Slot District OF Texas.
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AUCTION SALES.
- Late clerks with J. q. Mc6uire Co,l ~
bouthWeUt corner Of Pennsylvanis Syouuo 0nd uth,
-sl street, Star Once BuiDcinR,

III 0gorsk z LAIIIIH, Ayct!osssss
street, s.ss 1 Oh. sai'ois s:es' ',A MA
Tor HILL. KSoWN AS c1sfARiss H5;
By virtue Of a deed Of trust to me executed on
tee a 9. Agsust 1855 b James Cssgarts duly
one of the land records for washinsios county, b.
Usr ssf e public ;h or hs
LEE sau.1s st tSs shsis
by 2 large Hotel Building, we'll knovs - tie Cas-.
Ing the Capitol sTSun On street south and front
6ss%: T .ns st I.
a deposit Of sfg R e tine q sr sale -
nhsmwfAds OOOPIR LATiMER. Sscts.
ID A:ctionser. and Real Estate Brokers.
No. ego, Southeast corner 7th and d streets.
TRUsTEE's SALES OF VALUABLE REAL
aa acAhhiksEk9s T r6S@HhhspRkr 9 MACHINE SHOP
Ey virtue OF deed in trust from Geo. H. Moore
and NE No H. ls
ths su he IN vii, sell q public sale on
claim and demand q the said Geo H. Moore si in and
se Il %
vest sy 'n s~sen my feet front On I'm street
nine feet deep With the improsenepts skth con-
eist Of q commcdious and well built Bri4 Iron
FoYpdry or Machine Shop: also, all the interest Of
ssid geo Moore in aHd g the Machinery, Tools,
Fc9ndry or Machine Shop, among which is a heavy
ana s, Valuable Iron Planning and Boring Lathe Is
Terms Of sale: For the real estafe-One- half cash.
and balance in six and tw I've months, for notes
bearing interest from day OF sale secured by deed
IN uust upon the property; and for the mac hinery
tools, Ac;-Cash If the terms Of sale are not com
piled with in three days after the SALE property
VIII be resoid upon one weeks notice, at the risk
and expense OF the d. faulting purchaser. SlO0 will
after sale By the purchaser OF the real estate and
$50 b. the purchasers Of the machinery tools &c
All conveyaRcing and revenue stamps at the cost Of
CHAS 8. WALLACE Trustee
NH l3-eo&ds GREEN WILLIAMS, Aucts.
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OFFICE OF CHIEF QCARTERMASTER
~ DISTRICT OF TEXAS


AUSTIN. February y. 1873.
Proposals. will be reeeiyed a this office until
I'M bSIAf; the 18th day Of March for the de-
livery 81 the Depot OF san Antonio. Texas of 367
HORSES, 100 MI LES, within forty (IO) days after
ate Of contract
Horses must be sound in all particulars well
broken. In fun flesh and condition not less than
hfteen 81 hands high, from Eve (5l to nine (9)
years old aud well adapted TO cavalry purposes
Horses between nine go and ten (lpl years old If
Septed-
Mules must not be less than four (4) years old
strong, stout, compact, vel developed animals
IN ful eaith, and free from any blemish or defect
which would unit them for work
All Horses ana Mules delivered will be subject to
= uEld inspection, and such as do not conform 10
TIE above speci hCaIlons will be rejected
PROPOSAL viii be received for lots of twenty-f
ard upward
Bidders are requested to be present at the open
ing If the bids.
The right is reserved 10 reject any or all bids if
not deemed satisfactory.
Bids TO be In du plicate, sealed and endorsed on
outside Of wrapper, Proposals for Horses or
- Mules, as the case may be. and directed to the
undersigned, care Of Brevet Brigadier General
A Potter. Chief Quartermsster District of Texas
Austin. Texas.
CHARLES II. TOMPKINS
BTevet Brigadier General and Chief Ousrtermas-
18th Military District. mhls-td
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RY NAGLE q CO., Auctioneers,
- Salesroooms AS Seventh street,
Opposite Patent Once

RY NAGLE Co, Auctioneers,
- Salesroooms 44s Seventh street,
Opposite Patent once.
TRUSTEES SALE OF HOTEL AND RES
TAuRANT, KNOWN AS THE PRESCOTT
BY virtue of . deed Of trust to me, dated August
q, 1891, and duly recorded in Liber K c. T., folio
Ala, one of the chattei records OF Washington coun-
ty, ID. c.. the undersigned will sell at public auc-
ton. on T tuesday, March 10, at 10 o clock, all the
Household Furniture, Beds. Bedding
Table cutlery, Crockery, Glassware
Kitchen Utensils Bar Fixtures
Wines and Liquors,
And all other goods and chattels contained In the
Prescott House, 2. K. corner of Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and 18th street.
Terms cash. CHARLES EBEL, Trustee
mh<5t NAGLE & CO, Aucts.
HTHE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED IN
til MONDAY, March sd, at 10 O'Clock a m, by
CHARLES EBEL, Trustee.
mh7 NAGLE CO, Auctioneers
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CONVENIENT PROPOSALS.

chh, .sa 2 S},asns n 1a;, oss,
PORTLAND, OREGON, Feb. Is, 1851
up 20 on April 10 1853, for transpor tation of
Government supplies over the following routes
the ensuing season. commencing on the Ist day of
FROM PORTLAND OR VANCOUVER VIA
To Camp. Watson, Oregon, iss tons
To Camp Logan, Oregon, IS tons OF 1885,
To Camp Harvey, Oregon, DO tons
Via Wailuia OF Paonse Landing to
feIt Colville, W. T., so tons
Via Wailula to Fort Boise l. TIL
Via Camp Watson to Fort Boise, 1T,
III tons welght..... - G.
FROM pOKTLAND OR VANCOUVER.
To- amp Three FORKS, 0SyS esnIt"0fo or less
IT, Ian n5 xt tons weight n -: .s;ss; :. :.
Io Camp Warner, Oregon, as tons
To Camp G i: Fmiih, oregon, 70
To Tort, Klamath, I Oregon, 20 tons
To Astoria Oregon loo tons weight
To Steilscoom, W. T., 100 tons
FROM SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA.
To Camp Three Forks, Owyhee. l.
T. las tons weight; or less.
To Camp O., +. Smith, Oregon, 70
tons weight.......,.-.......
To Fort Klamath, Oregon, 20 tons
weight. .................... 80 g
To Astoria, Oregon, 100 tons weight
To San Juan Island, W. T., IS tons
weight
To Steilaceom, w T., 10 tons weight
FROM WALLA WALLA, W.T..
70 camp Three Forks, 80 tons weight more or less.
Owyhee, j. T., 80 tons weight -.
To Camp Lyon, L T., 20 tons weight. %
The contracts to be I'm force for year or any
shorter period, at the option of the United States
The Government reserves to itself the right to
use its own transportation over any of these
routes
Bids must he in triplcate, with a copy of this
advertisement attached to each and endorsed.
Proposals for Transportation from to
Bidders will be required 10 furnish satisfac Glory
evidence that they are net interested in any other
bid than their
The usual conditions will be imposed upon bid.
ders and contractors
For further information, apply at this office,
personally OF by letter. A. R. EDDY
NH ls-6t Chief o. NJ . D. of ~,
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GARDEN AND FLOwER SEEDS.

The subscriber call. the attention of market
gardeners and others In " ant Of fresh. pure, and
reliable seeds, 20 the extensive stock which be has
y2S in store HE long practice! experieno.
selections, all Of which are warranted Viz Larss
Early York, Or Heart. and Premian Flat Dutch
Extra Early PEGS, Bsets, RAdishes, with . general
assortme Mt Of Garden sseds. -,,.-
Flower SAeds- embracing everything new and
rare from England AMI the Continent, With many
srticles saved from his rich eotiectios Of aorist
flowers. $40 ; 80. a. - t.-..
Bosa.es, wresths, Gsriandsh AZ, q ks.stifui
- No. Al61th street. positA
- NH 9-eolCt -...--'T u. b. Patent Ono. b
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IMPAIRMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
w United STI les PATENT 81 EELCE

wAsHINGToN, March Z, 1853.
On the petition of CALEB SWAN. executor
q the estate Of Daniel Hayward, deceased, of
EastOn, Mass, praying for the extension
of patent granted to the said Daniel Hay
ward the 18th day of August, 1854. for improve
meut in the manufacture Of India Rubber. for
seven years from the OK piratiou Of said patent,
While htskes place en- the 18th day Of August, 1873:
IL Is ordered that the said petition be heard ct
the Patent Once en- MONDAY, the 80 day Of
August next, at IL O'Clock m and all persons are
notified 10 appear and show cause, il any they
have, why said petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required to
file In the Patent Ofi ce their objections specially
set forth in writing at least fenty days before Che
day OF hearing; all testimony Med BY either party
TO he used at the said hearing. muet be taken and
transmitted in accordance with the rules of tho
Office, which II be furnished on app icstion.
DISPOSITIONS and other papers, relied upon a.
before he dsy OF heaIins: the srruments. IL any.
within tes days after filing the tsstimony;
Ordered also. that this notice DO published in
the Repu blican and the Intelligencer, sshington
ID. e., and In the Post, Boston. MASS, once
week for three succes sivs weeks: the first Of said
nns. s to be at least sixty ds}s IrsyI9r' to
NH g-w3w Acting Commissioner OF Pateuts
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TsfA S 81 sssss.r e2S :,
es:1snsss. Of S oesrsssei ssaS.. sllsst Plate,
vsls9,bs 5ssss., sna ~ Of yslr.b.s
sSd LII 00i D sssis Ssoss s cssea
Geo, 2, Ivan, p. ., sDYdsr Nathaniel Wilion.
dent;Wm. 8. Huntington. Treasurer; B. 2. Snyder
0s Cd. Hour,-.. n. sosp. m. Z lall'2 j.s
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VALUABLE AND PROFITABLE BUS
NESS STAND FOR SALE.

A VALUABLE AMI PROFITABLE BUsI-
N NESS STAND FOR SALE.
At Bladensburg on WEDNESDAY,, the 18th
inst; at clock II fair, If not the next fair
day thereafter. will sell that valuable property
formerly ov ned by q. Q. Hyatt and for many years
most probably used by him q. . store.
of hs = IN the most :, eligible part
tached . large dwelling Containing nine rooms,
stoTebouse. warehouse and bath house, With all
necessary out buildings in excellent repair and Q
highly cultivated garden Of ebeut one scre. To
any one desiring to merchandise purchase grain
il e FIRST rate stand, none better in the county
and large, safe, and profitable business could be
done.
Terms: ne-half Gosh; residue In IL mouths IT,
tie indisputable. N. C.. STEPHEN,
Attorney for Owner
NH 10 IBalt 6un
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IMPAIRMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
" UNITED Stiles PATENT u CEICE

WASHINGTON. February 2s 1858.
On the petition of LEVI DEDEKICK, of Al
taBy, New ork, praying for the extension Of Q
patent granted to him the 9th day Of June. 1884,
years from the expiration of said patent which
takes place on the 9th day Of June, 1868
II is ordered that the said petition be heard ct
the Patent Office on MONDAY. the 18th day Of
May next, at II O'Clock M; and all persons
taye, why said petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required to
file in the Patent Once their objections specially
set forth in writing at least ceny days before the
day of hearing all testimony filed BY either party
transmitted in accordance with the rules of the Of
See. which will be furnished on application.
.Dtpositions and other papers relied upon IS tes-
the day Of hearing; the arguments, if any, within
ten days after filing the te stimony.
Ordered also, that this notice be published in the
Republican and in the Intellig encer, Washington
a week for three successive weeks the first OF said
publications to be at least sixty days previous TO
the day of hearing. A. M. stout,
mh7 WV HctinR Commi ssinner Of Pafenfa
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by VIM. l.. WALL 4 CO, Auctioneers
ID Stores ala and 3l1,
Southwest corner Penn'a avenue and 9th street
CHANCERY SALE-VALUABLE REAL Y
TATE on LAfAlETTE SQUARE.

CHANCERY SALE-VALUABLE REAL ES-
TATE ON LAFAYETTE SQUARE.
By virtue Of decree of the SQpren Court of
the District of Columbia, passed in certain cause
therein depending in which John q Cuttings and
others were complainsnts and William B. B Cross
aud others defendants, the same being No. LOGS,
Equity Docket No. 3, he subscriber will sell at
pubic auction, on TUESDAY AFTERNOON, the
24th day Of March at O'Clock, on the premises,
part of Square No 1S5 in the city of Washing ton,
fronting street north fifty four feet nj ne in
ches. and running back of that width one hundred
and thirty one feet one inch to twenty foot alley
also brick stable, fronting said alley, ARd the
grouhd which il stands.
This property il improved by three story dou-
bic front Brick House, built in the test style.
Tbs is one of the finest pieces of property ever
offered for sale In Washington, adjoining the resi-
denee Of W W. Corcoran, ESQ, and fronting di-
rectly upon Lafayette Square and the Presidents
House.
Terms of sale prescribed by decree: One fourth
in each upon the day of sale, and the residue In
three equal instruments at six, twelve, and eigh-
teen months, with interest from day Of sale, for
which the notes Of the purchaser. properly Sc
cured, will be taken. All convey ancing. Including
reverue stamps, at the cost of the purchaser. $500
will be required when the property is struck Of
J.CAkTER MARBURl, Trustee.
mh2d w. l.. WALL q CO, Aucts.
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DUM PS, WELLS, &c.

MAYORS OFFICE.
CITY HALL, March 9, 1853.
Proposals will be received at this Office until IL
o'clock NJ. on Til URSDAY, the 10Th inst for the
repairs of Pumps. Hydrants, &C for the year com.
meDcing on the lst Of April. ISJ5.
specifications, &C, can be obtained on applica-
tiOn at the Mayors Office.
RICHARD WALLACE,
NH lO-ettl9 Mayor.
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NAVY DEPARTMENT,
WAsHISGTOs 18th Februarx Iass

~ WAsHISGTOS. 18th February, 1853.
Sealed Proposals will be received until the 9th
q March, at ~ O'Clock, noon, for the purchase Of
TIE blowing yesssls.
Ar rss WaShiHstOH YaTd.-The Mshopsc, Sausus,
C co ard Chino
AZ Ns,r Orleans The winnebsso, Manhattan
Cs;a~ba, MAnayunk, Oneota, Tippecannoe, Chick
as-w and kickspOO.
The prOpo-als will state the price that will be
given for the vessels in their present condition,
and With such fittings are now attached 70 them.
Tn. vessels n be seen and all necessary inform
alton concerning them will Be given By the com
U1IdaHt- Of the stations.
Tes right il reserved 20 reject any or all OF the
Proposals n their 10 net for tho interest
OF The Government. fI4 u = =.
Twenty ser cent Of the purchase money vii be
required within three days after mott hcs tios Of
TIE acceptance Of proposal. TO be forfeited In -
o. noneoEpletlOn Of the psrcbsse, and tbs bsfsnce
Okon TIE final delivery of the vsssel. fItll
The proposals should be endorsed - Proposals Tor
GIDEON WILLIS,
tel+Ssw4~ Secretary OF the rsvy. a
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PROPOSALS,
N o + L o Z
oHy Chnfc s Fra Military p,p,;,,

Ofc, ChitfC. s FsJ Military Diayie,,
Neis Orleans. La, March 7, I38S
Seaed PropUs ais, in duplicate, will e re ,eived
I'LL March "a, lss at 70 M. for furnishing the
rEta'1ss thes nay 5ssH,re for the months Of April,
7 he articles furnish must be Of the xerv hos.
quality, put up in good barrels, with heads lined
and delivered at the subsistence depot free of
charge for cooperage or draya1e with the name
OF the seller marked on each package
No bids VIII be received from parties who-have
heretofore failed TO com DIV with tbe Am
with any branch Of the Government -
BIOS 70 be directed to the undersigned, and
marked, Proposals for Potatoes.n
A. BECKWITH,
NH 1876 Bvt. Maj. Gen and C. S.,US.A.
pK0PQSALS FOR ENGRAvINGS OF THE
ILLUSTRATIONS ACCOMPANYING
THE REPORT OF THE COMMIS-
SIOAER OF PATENTS FOB
THE YEAR 1868
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Office Chef Commissa,y Of Subsistence

w. u'o TSts M3fery p;sy;et,
the 2ls. Day f March Isss =. IL clock m for fur
viii the following Stores. viz: department
100 To- Gone hundred thoNsand) pounds Of Br awn
s a 70 VIII ef shs ps 4 hs Sors
heads and boxes Hogsheads and boxes must
Bids will also be entertained for good quality of
louisiana Sugar, In hogsheadsi Is per cent tare
Bidders will he required to submit samples of
their Sugar With their bids.
loo Zone thousand barrels of choice Extra Flour,
equal to the Govsrnment stan,iarl, samples Of
s which can 6s be had by application at the Sub
Payment viii be made for the above n FAMED arti-
money. snd in such funds as may be furnished for
All The above articles to be delivered at the An.
enc ehor Press In this city within twenty days from
have her. toiore fail TO comply with their engage
Bds 10 be any o. to ns the and
marked Proposals
NH loot Bvt Maj. Gen. and o. $, u A.
PROPOSALS FOR RAISING WRECKS In
L NORFOLK, VA. AND VICINITY,
Commandan,', Oms,, u S. Nary Yard,l
No,fo,k, Va, March 10. 1873
Sealed Proposals. will be received until O'Clock
reno wing TIE materials OF the following N named
Wrecks. viz:
I Pee6HnssISsna nslaE.rs Rsritsn. Cumbe land,
Ram Frederieksburg, two Rams near Drury,s
Blum, shawsheen, FLORIDA, and other Wrecks be-
longing 10 the Navy. in j ames river.
Separate offers will be made for each vessel and
all tie property that may be in them.
No Wreck will be Considered removed whilst
any Iertion OF the keel or floor timbers ain
and the right will be reserved to the Government
when one party m ~ be awarded several wrecks
to dtsignse tie order in which they are to be
removed.
be proposition must state the prop. rton of the
proceeds OF the sales At public auction shch is to
be paid To the sayors each vessel also, the time
within which the work on each Is to be com pletsd.
As security for the fuflmsnt of the agreement
AL the property Is to be PLACED in the hands of
Government and be Deposited and cared for as m "
be directed by the Conmandant Of the Yard, with
cut any charge WbA'sver to the Government t. bs
sold from time to time may be emed ad van
fageous. AMI the proceeds to remain In the hands
OF the Government until the whole OF any Of
the Wrecks allotted to ch party il remove d, aud
the work completed to the satisfaction of the Navy
Department.
An the appliances used In removing the Wrecks
must be furnished by the saiyors.
No proposition will be received from parties who
Inandant OF this Yard that they fully prepared
with all the proper and necessary appl ances for
the ex. cutitn of work of this kind AUD the Navy
DEPARTING Mt reserves the right to summArily annul
the agreement I, II the work 10 not promptly com
laenCed and diligently pr secuted, or Completed in
cue time, in which case all claim Of the silvors to
the property recovered will 30 forfeited 70 the
Government. A. II. kiLTY,
NIB II eotd Commandant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-03-18

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