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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04
EXAMINATION OF THE RIOTERS.
WEDNESDAY FORENOON.

This morning Mr.. Sweet, First Mate,
gathered up the negroes, went down to the
steamer Dubuq que which had arrived at our
wharf, called his roll Of hands, and after
diligent search and inquiries, reported SIX
negroes missing out Of the crew on board
at the time Of the riot Robert Tate, En-
gineer, testified among other things that Ted
Butler told him that they had once disposed
Of steamboat engineer for turning the hot
water pipes on them, and that If Tate at,
tempted to do 30, he would be driving a
nail into his own coffin. Saw negro go
overheard forward Of the cook house, a fact
not heretofore reported. Vim. Doolan
came to witness after the riot, and said that
his gang had cleaned out the negroes, and
intended to run the negroes of oil the boats
on the river, and declared that they would
manage tn. Dubuque.
Ed. Waney, Steward, (white) saw Butler
cut Marshall White, and when Davis was
run overheard, heard Toomey say that he
would make good fish bait, John King
Ben. Berch Second Mate, VIM. Mckee
and Jas. Baker deck hands, and VIM,
Henderson all testified, bat their evidence
simply confirmed previous statements made
through the examination,
Cour, then adjourned until Thursday
morning. The witnesses for the prosecution
have all been examined, and Mr. Hender
son for the defense. With perhaps one ex
ce ptiou, the prisoners will all probably b.
| bound over.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04
Western Union Railroad.
Rock Islam l. Peoria Railroad
LIhil Rout0a.

CHICAGO AND EASTERN MAIL-Hrivss at
1870 A. NJ. and 5;S6P. NJ. Closes 7:2O A. NJ.
and P. NJ.
PORT BYROE MAlL--via WalOrtoWn, HsAp-
ton, Rapids City, Port Byron and CordovA, az
rives at 1910 A. NJ. Closes p. NJ.
COAL VALLEY MATL--(by cars daily, leaves
"a. NJ, and arrives P. NJ. Orion and An
dover orc supplied by this route.
DAVENPORT, IOWA, MAIL-arrives at $3.50
A. NJ. and 1905 P. NJ. Closes at y. M. and
lOP.M.
ALEDo MAIL-via Camden Mills, Apdalu-
STA, Edsln gton, Hamlet, Peryton, Aledo, Hig.
Point, New Boston, Keithsburg, OquswkA, to
0guawkA Junction, tsagstown), leaves daily
between 8 . A. NJ, and arrives at $3.50 p. M.
Mail matter for Pleasant Ridge, Harlitt, Buff
falo Prairie, Illinois City, Drury, Copper
Creek, and Millersburg, goes by this route.
MONMOUTH MAIL-yia Presumption, Sues,
Viola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, and
Riohland Grove to Monmouth, leaves Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays al A. NJ
and arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
day at 7 P. NJ. Centre Ridge Is supplied
on Tuesdays by this route.
CENTRE RIDGE, via Rural, once week. Ar
rivss Friday evening, Il: O'Clock, and lsaVe'
Saturday morning, at 8 o'clock.
SWED0NIA, via Rural, twice week srfIve'
Tuesday and Fridays, RtI;30 p. NJ, and leave'
Wednesdays and Saturdays at 100 A. NJ
This route terminates at New Windsor.
Office hours from 7C0 A. NJ to 500 p. M.
zsss- SUNDAYS, open from 10 10 AN.
NJ. B. OSBORN, Post Master.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04

PROBABLY Fatal ARRAY IN DAVENPORT,
"A bloody, and probably fatal afFraY GO.
CURED between four and five o'clock yester.
day afternoon at Rsqeut's saloon on From.
street, between Main and Brady, in Daven.
port Three raftsmen, two of them being
brothers named Kelley, went into d saloon,
and, after eating dinner, called for the
drinks. They were supplied with the fluids
BY Mrs. Raquet, who returned to her kitchen
after giving them change. Soon, according
to her version OF the affair, one of the men
entered the kitchsn, accused her of charging
too much for the drinks, and seizing her. de-
handed that the rightful change be given
him. just at this moment Rnquet came in,
and after some hard words, put the raftsmen
out. The three men then left the place, but
came back soon aHd boosted that thew could
whip any Duschmsn 10 the town. After
bandying threats for minute, the parties
came to blows. Rsquet seized a billy, or
some similar weapon, and laid abou. him
with great force. The parties put one or
two effective blows in bis face, but he de-
Tended himself SO well tbs. he escaped al
most unhsrmed, One Of the assalsnts,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04

STRIKE ON THE IsLASD.-Dav before yes.
terday the mechanics and laborers on the
Island were paid their July wages, receiving
ten hours wages for eight hours work.
There are $50 men employed on the Island,
and the sum paid to them must have amount.
ed to $4,000 or $4,000 Gen. Rodusn
has determined to reduce Island wages to
the same figures received BY mechanics
and laborers in Davenport and Rock Island.
Accordingly on Monday each pier mason
was informed that his class of wages for Au,
gust would be reduced 81, 10 per dsy-or to
$40, $3.50, and $3.50
The laborers were told that their wages
would be $500, $3.50 and 81, GO per day, a
reduction of so cents per diem.
The masons and fifty lsborers struck.
but Yesterday different counsels prevailed,
anu most ofths men returned to their work
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04

RUNAwAY.--A horse attached to light
spring wagon, belonging on the Island,
started from the post office carly this morn
ing, tore along the sidewalk of Illinois
street, frightened the team drawing Carse
X Lannon'S pop wagon, and double runs.
way resulted. Pop bottles flew in lively
manner The Carse 4 Lamont team was
halted without serious damage, but the
other wagon was su ashed against lumber
pile opposite the Rodman House.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04

The Rock Island Union is enreged at us
inability to drive away everybody who thinks
of visiting that city, either on business or
pleasure, and especially 70 make people be
iieye that there isn't hotel in the city that
is fit for anybody to eat or sleep in The
editor Capt Hayerstick, is ready to $50
back on any Teller be knows" for the sin 0!
stopping OF Rock Island hotel, and he at
tacks us III the most promisouous and mis-
| celaneous manner because We saw fit tc
chang up our ha. at the Rodman," Well
now, you see, Cap, we always like to hang
up our hat where we feel sure Of finding i
again. Had we been less careful in tha
respect, we might, possibly, have been Sc
incautiouo as to hang it up where you sta
provided that spot could be found, which
from all reports, we think doubtful. w
are sorry that a young fellow like you, Cap
should be such querulous and prematureI.
soureG old man. Why, you must feel eros
and miserable every day of your life. Go'
ought to get married it would do wonder
fer you Cambridge Chronicle.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04

The LIBELEEs.-The eminently candid,
honorable, reliable and conscientious news
papers Of this vicinity that were so fearless, sc
Indignantly independent and all that in de.
n0uncing Mr.. Price for his alleged doing of
that for which, as is now admitted, he has
no sponsibility, are very careful to avoid
anything like a square, open and manly re-
TRACTION OF their hbels. To err, is human
to refuse to undo wrong, devilish --Daren,
port G,.ctte.
We can't see that any body has any rea-
son to retract anything tina. has been said
about Nr. Price.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04

Personal MIR. j. A. Cotton, Assistant
Superintendent Of the Western Union road
aud who has for short time been located
at Rock Island, discontinued his connection
with that line to-day, it being determined to
discontinue the Office of Assistant Superin.
tendent at this end Of the route. He has
been connected with the company thirteen
years, and will make friends wherever he
EOaa
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04

WESTON, the great walkist intends to
perambuate the Scott County Fair grounds
on the 10th, commencing early in the morn
ing, for purse of $3.50. He intends to
walk fifty miles in ten hours and half, in.
GLIDING half mile backwards.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04

Jerry Kelley was seriously injured. He
was stretched upon the floor with his head
Gu, in Eve places-the frontal bone over the
ef. eve was fractured lower, and close to
the eyebrow, WAS another wound, while
another was on the TOP Of the head, and two
very bad ones just above the neck. de was
taken to the Infrmary Oh low" street, where
he now lies in perilous condition helley''
brother was arrested and taken to jail soon
after the ARRAY.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04

Not the crockery, either, but the prices, at W
II. 4 Q. T. Webb's, Davenport, who have one Of
the biggest stocks in Iowa, and cant be under
sold by anybody.
They have just been makinga large reduc-
ton in their rates, and want the public Of Rock
Island to know it, This is no humbug. Call
and see for yourself DIFF
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04

Good fast color lawns only 20 cents
French lawns only 30 cents Best French
organizes all marked down. Real French
percales, fine and fast colors, only 70 cents.
All Summer dress goods marked down to
close them ont before getting in Fall goods.
All white goods and piques at very low
prices. Now is the time for bargains at the
sign Of the Golden Eagle. G. N. AIKEN
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04
Crockery Tumbling

The reason the pri.es Of crockory arc tumb-
ling is because O. W. Halves is selling so cheap
on this side that the Davenport merchants arc
compelled to come down with their prices to
keep the Hawkeyes from coming over here to
trade. When you want crockery, call on c. W.
lLawes. diff.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04
Great Reductions !

Being DESTROYS Of reducing my stock before
the close of the season, have marked down
prices on all Staples Dress Goods, Lace and
Berege, Shawls, Millinery Goods, &c. Partcu.
lar attention 10 called to lot Of Alpacas at 81!
cents and IS cents per yard.
B. NERRuRGER.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04
LOCAL OoEU11M.
FIyrKEE CEyTp line will be charged for
each insertion of articles under this head.
At Wadsworth & Cos.

Just received. a full line Of the celebrated
Amana Yarns. They are Offering their stock OF
Summer Goods at cost, to make room for their
fall stock. Remember that If you want any
thing in the line of Carpets or Floor Oil Cloths,
Wadsw orth Il Co.'S is the place to 90 for them.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04
Fine Solid silverware

A choice assortment OF the latest patterns,
suitable for wedding and other presents, Just
received at Rutenbeck 1 Co.'S, 20 West Second
street, under the Newcomb House, Davenport.
SaTuTh.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04

EcLIPslREoN---Wa Walter Gates hasinvented
q neat, cheap and portable black eclipse
glass for looking at the sun on Saturday.
Everybody should have one, Five cents a
piece.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04

BuRGLARIEs AT SwEDoNA.- On Monday
night last, at Swedona, burglars entered
Rhodn's tailor shop and stole $40 worth of
clothing, and also Mcllhaney's confectionery
store, stealing $40.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04
A Fact.

MAY BROTHERS are c!osing out their entire
stock Of Spring and Summer Dress Goods, Par
aso.s, Marseles, Trimmings, Cotton Hose,
Gloves, Hoop Skirts, and Corsets at prices much
below their value. They are not going to quit
the business, but wish to make room for fall
goods
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04

KEuoE & CARHARr, Davenport, are offer
ing some Of the finest goods in the maraet
at the lowest prices. Their oil'cloths, car
pets &C. cannot be exceled. Give them n
| call.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04
Look at tho EiRuresl

All Summer Goods marked down.
Dress Goods worth 15c. down to G0c.
Dress Goods worth Coo. down to 4jc.
Percales worth soc down to 40c.
Figured Muslins worth 25a30c down TO 20c
Piques worth 7jca$l down to 5Oa8Oc.
All White Goods at COST Parasols and Sun
Shades at cost; Summer Shawls at cost.
No dooopton Goods will be sold at the above
prices. R.vRrRaep
Clothes made to order. Good fits warranted.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04
AGENTS WANTED FOR THE
$500 REWARD.

TWILL PAY THE ABOVE REWARD FOR
l. the arrest and delivery to me in Rock Island,
Illinois, of one LYNCH, the man who was the
ringleader in the riot which occurred on the
steamer Dubuque at Hampton, HIS, on Thurs
day, the 29th day Of July, A. d. 1859. The
said Lynch is large, well-built, broad should
cred Irishman, his face deeply pitted With
smallpox. lie is about five feet eight or nine
inches in height, weighs ITO or $50 pounds, has
dark complexion, short brown hair, no beard,
and appears to be about 80 years OF age. He
received slight cut on the back Of his head
during the riot, and wore at that time faded
gray shirt, dark pants, dark brown coat, and
broad brmmed black hat
WILLIAM DRURY,
Sheriff Of Rock Island County, Ills.
aug2dtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04

RIVER IrEMs.-The Dubuque went down
this afternoon. The Minnesota will be up
to morrow, and the Tom Jasper down. The
Keithsburg for TT. Madison.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04

Tue dividends of the Washington Life are
made and paid in cash or insurance, annu.
ally from date OF policy, H. G. Cleavoand
agent
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04

WHEy you want a fashionable suit OF
clothes made to order, in the best style, call
on Thomas McCuiaugh, Davenport.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04

Fon nice, fresh fish always call ut John
Goodman's fish market near the ferry land.
ing.
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To-Day's Advertiser s
TO PLiSTERERS.

C,EALEp PROPOSALS for the plaster work
- mon the inside Of the new Epi,copAl,
Church edidce will be received at the once Of
s. M. Asheni.lter, IN Mitchell Lynde'; BLOCK
until Thursday, the l2th intt' PiAas anu spec
Mace. aug4,7, lO,wlt
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04

EPIscoPAL CHrRcH.-It has been deter
mined to 90 on with the completion of the
new Episcopal Church. Attention is direct
ed to the advertisement headed "To Plas.
tprers"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04
Premium Job Printing.

Orders for Job Printing will meet with prompt
attention at the ANGUS OFFICE, aud be executed
in the very best manner and at reasonable rates
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04
DUsrMnss CARDS.
II, 4. PARMENTER,

A rroRNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
"A ogee in Court House, Rock Island, III
Farm, and city property bought and sold
may7Odlywe2w.
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PETER FRIES,

SURGICAL and MECHANICAL DENTISTS
- Successors to DR.. J.W. Yeliel. Teeth eI-
traeted without pain by the use of Nitrous Oxide,
or Laughing Gas. Office on Illinois ST., room
lately occupied by DR.. Vslis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-11-13
EVENING STAR.
LATE KILOGRAMS. dc.

Suits Tor sums amounting to S2S 900 have been
entered at St Louis against Frank A. Dick, who
Was Provost Marshal for the district of Missouri
under General Halleck, for fines assessed upon
the plaintiffs during the war a. ..rebel sympa-
thiZers.' About a hundred similar suits are to
BE- brought. and they will all doubtless-be taken
~ t. the Supreme Court of the United States.
n convention of rectifers and wholesale liquor
q, aleTs i to be held in Chicago ON the 9th in
slant. IL was called by the dealers in Milwau-
ke. who express the hope that they will be sable
to relieve the traffic in liquors from the present
almost intOlerable burden without diminishing
the revenues OF the Government from that
source.
The recent affair OF the French coolie ship
Margaret Brandon - attracting considerable
attention in California to the coolie trade sys-
TEN practiced on the cotton plantations of the
South Pacific Islands Numerous instances of
taTbarity have been revealed.
Tie reported death of the Indian CHIEF San
tanta II discredited- Ii Is said that some of the
Cheyenne chiefs advocate fighting in the spring
while the Arrapahoes oppose it.
y. A. Shaver, treasurer of Peoria county, H..
l. announced a defaulter to the extent of
S:1foH. He lost the amount specializing in
whisky. His bontsmen will make good the de
tciency.
III. Kensington, an old citizen of Fairbury.
H., is reported to have failed. His liabilities
are slCO1oo. Ii is thought he will be able To
settle at 80 cents on the dollar.
In Arizona Territory -four at present is $50 i'm
gold Per barrel, butter - per pound. eggs ~
per dozen, and other necessaries in proportion.
The trial of Leonard ChOate, the Newbury-
Port 'fre bug" at Lawrence, Mass, was CON
Guided yesterday, and the prisoner found guilty.
1t il expected the Captain General will return
TO Havana on Monday. The city is perfectly
tranquil in his absence
Governor Palmer, of Illinois, yesterday ap-
pointed a colOred man, a resident of Chicago
notary public.
EX-President Roberts, of Liberia, left Balti-
more few DAYS since on his return to that
country
Professor Perry had but a small audience at
his Free-Trade meeting at Cincinnati ON yes
fer1tay.
Snow fell at st. Louis yesterday afternoon to
the depth of two inches.
Two inches of snow fell at Louisville last
night.
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DIED..

1EAIMAN- On the 18th instant Of croup,
MULLlE. youngest daughter Of X. III. and NJ o.
,lfnIali aged year. month and Il DAYS
Funeral viii take place on sunday. az O'Clock n.
n from her father residence, 57l I3th street
south Friends Of the family invited 20 attend
BENNETT. November l2fh. ANDREW L. BEN
NIT. an the 18th wear Of ms age.
Hi funeral viii take place Tuesday next. at 3
clock y. from his late residence. on ii street
between ~ and 9th streets south. His friends are
respectfully invited 10 attend
tLkMENISON. November l2th. WILLIAM
HENRY CLEMENTSON. in the 45th year Of his
.ge.
H~ funeral will take place on SUNDAY the 18th AZ
> 2. from the residence Of his brother in law
! h"nas Lowe. on I'll street east, between e. and n
north. His friends are invited.
EAGARO on Eth instant, ANTINO FAGARO,
aged ~ years
JULY INV ltc e. attend his funeral from his late
C"Hce ih street east between and streets south,
10 uuTrc W. Sunday } O'Clock d. m.
PLANT. In " herling. West virginia. on the 2i
instant. JOSEPH h. PLANT, (late of Alexandria,
Va aged . years.
alexandria Va and Baltimore. Md. papers copy I
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10y GREEN 4 WILLIAMS,
u Auctloneers and Real Estate Agents,
No. 526, southeast corner of 9TH and streets

- Auctloneers and Real Estate Agents,
No. o26, southeast corner Of 18th and streets.
ROSEWOOD CASE PIANO, FRENCH PLATE
MIRRORS, GREEN REP PARLOR SUITS,
CENTER TABLES, ROSEWOOD, MAHOGA-
NY AND BLACK WALNUT CHAMBER
SUITS, DlNING-RO0M FURNITURE, CAR
PETS, STOVES, ETC, AT AUCTION.
On WEDNESDAY, the 18th instant, at
WY4"lO o'clock a. M, We shall sell, at House No.
VI xS 1905, on street north, between ID and Sd
streets west, the following Goods, viz:
Rosewood case Piano, Stool and Cover
Two excellent French-plate Mirrors, Slabs and
Brackets
Green Rep covered Parlor Suits, consisting Of
Tete Tete Sofas, Castor and Side Chairs
Marble top Center and Side Tables
Walnut What Not and Reception Chairs
Hall 0ilcoths, Hall Oak Sets and mats
Walnut Extension Table and Dining Chairs
Rosewood, Walnut and Mahogany Bedsteads
Rosewood, Walnut and Mahogany Dressing Blu
reaus
Hair, Husk and other Mattresses
Fine Feather Beds, Pillows and BOlsters
Brussels. Three ply, Ingram and other Carpets
Walnut arble-top Sideboard and Bookca
Wardrobes, Lounges, Chairs and Tables
French China Dinner and Tea Set
Plated Tea Set, Cutlery, &C.,
A lot of Kitchen Requisites.
And many other articles too numerous to enume-
rate.
Terms cash.
no lO-d GREEN 4 WILLIAMS. Aucts.
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VIRGINIA News.

ON Friday night last, a parcel of unknown
eelored men went to the plantation of Mrs. Rad
ford. near Forest depot, in Bedford county, and
drove of from her cattle pens thirty-three head
OF cattle They were driven about three miles
from the farm, where they were stopped, and a
valuable COW, weighing one thousand pounds
was slaughtered in the road, and the meat car
Iied The remainder OF the cattle were turned
loose in the road.
Captain r. NJ. SuIly, agent of the Orange and
Alexandria railroad at GOrdonsville, was acct
0entally shot near that place on SATURDAY. last.
Capt s. and his friend, Mr.. Harris were out
shooting partridges, when the gun of the latter
exploded accidentally, the entire load striking
Capt y in the right arm and side, infiicting
very painful but not dangerous wounds.
General Candy has consented to a modfca-
ton OF his first order, in the case of Scultatus
the policeman in Norfolk, and will refer the
whole matter to Captain Saunderson. who is to
examine into the affair, and thoroughly investi-
gate the case. All the witnesses will appear
and the counsel of Scultatus will be allowed to
be present and to carry on the defence of their
Client.
Colonel T.. j. Armstrong. of Rockingham
county. who has already had two trials and been
acquitted both times, for the killing of NJ. l..
Shank, OF Bridgewater, last summer, was again
Ie-arrested on Saturday. Colonel A. entered
INTO recognizance for his appearace for trial
again.
John C. Langhorne died at Portsmouth. on
1uesday, OF locklaw, caused by sticking a nail
M his loot MI. Langhorne was an officer in the
L nlted States navy before the war, and after
ward in the Confederate navy.
colored man, who had been sent to signal a
tram on the Virginia and Tennessee railroad on
Saturday night. fell asleep on the track, and was
run over and killed.
\ convict in the penitentiary undertook the
IerilOus task of fixing the cap stone on the top
Gf the monument to the Confederate dead in
Richmond, and succeeded
The house of Mr.. ChildresS, near BOwles store
IN the upper end of Hanover county, was de-
SfTOyed by fire on Sunday night. Himself and
family barely escaped with their lives.
The farm in Yorktown, upon which Lord
CORVALLIS surrendered his forces and signed
the articles OF eapitulatiOn, was recently sold
for - eco
Work viii soon he commenced on the railway
10 connect the Petersburg and Danville depots
in Richmond
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DROPOsALs FOR STATIONERY.

HEADQU'Rs FIRST MILITARY DISTRICT
OFFICE CHIEF QUARTFRMAsTER, )
RICHMOND, VA, November 3, 1869. \
Sealed Proposals lin triplicatel will be received
at this office until 7. M of SATURDAY, the llth
day Of December, 1859, for the delivery of such
quantities of STATIONERY may be required
from time to time for the service of the Quartermas
un til June 3Oth. 1870.
Schedules ofthe articles required will be furnished
to bidders application TO this Office and samples
OF each article bid for must accompany each propo-
SAL
Proposals to be guaranteed as indicated by the
blank forms, furnished application to this Office
and the right to reject any all bids not considered
advantageous and to consider and accent. any mart
of proposal, each article separatey-is
By order of the Commanding General First Militia
ny District &c CHANDLER
Brevet Colonel Quartermaster q s. Army
nol1-6t Chief Quartermaster LIST Military District