davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The national Republican., 1869-02-24
CovERSaRSr SALE.

GOVERNMENT SALE.
Will be sold at public auction, by u. B. Smith
son, auetioneer, at Allegheny Arsenal, Pttsb lrg.
Pa, eommeneing at 10 O'elnek =, m, wEDNEs-
DAY, March u, issp, the following ariielss, via;
D Cast Iron Cannon,
l6,pt Solid Shot, round.
2,ssl Stands Of Grape and Canister
S,6n Carbines, new, repaired, rusty, &c,
SlH U. 8. Rides, Cal o. aud IS. repaired,
rusty, Ae
4,M7 Buhsld Muskets, repaired.
4,Sl9 Foreign Muskets and Rides, Tusty, &c.
3,l9 U, 8. Muskets. Cal. 90, rusty, Sc.
2,H9 Pistols and Reyolyers. new, repaired and
4,ooo sets of Infantry Aeeoutremeut., old
S,ls2 Pounds Of Cannon, Musket and r d
Powder,
10. 900 Pistol Cartridges, Lsfauehoux & wsS.
sons.
i.so. 900 Maynard's and sharp's Primers.
5000 Pounds Of Scrap Iron, Cast aud Wrought.
Alot OF Appendages and parts OF Muskets,
lot Of Tools for BlAcksmfths, Carpenters, &c.
A lot OF Packing Boxes. DC.
Catalogues Of the above eau be obtllned on Ap-
pllcation 10 the undsrsigned.
Pureh1sers will be rsquiIed to, remove the prop.
X. II X WHITLEY,
Breyet Brig. Gen. U. s. A
ALLEGHENT ARAEgAL, Feb. 10, i6a. feb2i-td
The national Republican., 1869-02-24
PROPOSALS ron SUPPLIES.

HEADauARrERs PIYrH MILrARs DI.yEICr.l
STATE or TExAs
OFYIcE or CHIHY QrARrRRHAsrRk,
Ausris, TEXAS, Jan. 70, lsg
Sealed proposals. iq dSPlieats. VII be received
m, for Furnishing Corn, Hay, Straw, Wood aud
Lumber, iineh boards.J at the following named
posts. until June 20, ls6D:
Greeny willie, Hunt county.
LampAsas, LAmpasas county.
NAcoEdoehes, Nac0gdoehes comfy.
Hampstead, Austin county
Columbus, Colorado county.
Corpus Christi, Nu0ees gonnty.
Helena, KATnes county.
Delivery to eommenes from 4. .ts Of contract. aud
continue In such quantities aud at such tinnsa HA
may be required by the receiving odncs.
Proposals to be plainly indhrsed with the name
or the article proposed for aud name OF post 20 be
supplied, and addressed to the under.ignsd
by eommAnd Of Byt Maj. General Canby.
Byt, Brig Gen. aud C. o. NJ. FI6h aiiitsiy Dis
tTlct. feD-td
The national Republican., 1869-02-24

SABBATH SCHOOL ISsTITUTE.-A meeting
Of delegates from the Methodist Episcopal
operation early in the spring, was held ut
Wesley chapel on Monday evening. A. W.
Eastlack was called to the chair and Mr.. A.
o. Latham acted as secretary. commit
tee, consisting Of Mossrs. A. W. Eastlack, OF
Dunbarton street church, Georgetown; David
A. Burr, Of the Metropolitan church; c. p.
Blackmore, Of Wesley chapel-and others to
be appointed-was appointed to receive sub
scriptlons and make arrangements for carry
ing out the proposed plan. The chairman
was empowered to I'LL all vacancies In the
committee and to call general meeting Of
the delegates, he should deem 1t necessary.
After transactlng some other unimportant
business, the meeting adjourned.
The national Republican., 1869-02-24
ALLEoHESr Arsenal, FEB. Il, ,isaS.
TO IRON MEN.
IT'D STATES EsGIsEER's oPFIcL, }
No, o. fIYrH SfRKkr

UNrED STATES EsgIsEER'. ORFICL,I
No, 81 fIHrH
LouIsvILLE, Ky February 10. 1867 }
Sealed proposals, in duplicate, will be roe.ivsd
at this once until u IN. on WEDNESDAY, March
II, 1902 for the delivery. at such poiut iu the city
Of Louisyile, Ky. G the under sig ned may direct,
OF o., 900 pounds OF Bolts, Wedges and Spikes all
to be Of hrst' class coke Iron,
InformAtlon with regard to tho lengths and
sizes, blanks for proposals Of the form required,
and any. other infjImAliop will be iurpisheI Oh
application to this oiee.
printed copy oftSis ad I've rtisemept must BE- at
taehed to each proposal, aud each bid must be n-
eompAnied by q written guarantee, signed by two
responsible persons, that the party parties pro-
posing will enter Into contract upon rreeivin the
Ne bids will be entertained except from iron
mea, and the right L. reserved to reject any and
all bids shah be deemed for the Interest OF the
Government to do 40.
Twenty per cent. OF the amount due on each dc.
the ful hlment Of the contract.
Proposals. must be inc osed In q sealed envelope,
indorsed ''proposais 'Or Iron, and .ad!ssssa 20
u. y, A, ... fe2.-td
The national Republican., 1869-02-24
LIMITED STATES PATENT ogEICE,

~ ,h. D.,,,,Nmr mgHrFsoLon' ngrs p q; ,Reb. y lsee
Massachusetts, Administrator Of the estate Of Arad
WSoSysrd: 50, deceased PTTsyinS fOE ths ssSts9'
ward, Sd, on the 18th day of May, 1875, for an
ipPIoyepent IN hasbinsry, for spihhing
this once on the 10Th day Of April next. Any
Peraon may oppose this extension, Objections,
this once twenty days before ihe day Of hearing.
ELISHA fO0TE,
tsb2a-Msw oommissionsi oi Patents.
The national Republican., 1869-02-24
PROPOSALS PoR PREsn AND ooRNED BRRP
!oyyIcE P9sr CossIssAI a,

YAsHyILLE, Ttss., FsbrusIy " isn.
Sealed proposals, which must bs 10 duplicate,
With copy Of this A attached tS each.
WEDNESDAY. February ~, lsB. for furnishing 6
Fresh and CoTned Beef TO the troops stationed at
kashyilis, Tenn for six months. eommensing
April !, lete.
The Beef furnished under this contract must be
OF fore and hind quarter meat and be delivered at
such times Aad 10 such quantities as may 10 re-
quired.
The contract will be Awarded 10 the lowest re
,Ponsibls bidder. ,nbiest to the approval Of the
tndOrse envelope Proposals for FIesh and
Coined beef, >, And address the same 10 the Post
BY order ofM p. Small. Breyet BIlgadLeI Cen
erAI and q. b. ]. Y. CLEGH0RN,
fel7-td Breyet Captain aud A. O. b.
The national Republican., 1869-02-24

THE FIRE CoMNssIoSHRs.-Am meeting OF
the fire commissioners was called for yester-
day afternoon at O'Clock, but there being
only Commissioners Thompson and johnson
present, no business was transacted.
The national Republican., 1869-02-24
ORPHANS COURT.

y JAsuARI 80, 1850.
District Of Columbia, Washfn0lon County, 10 toit,
in the case Of CATHARINE CoENOh, adminis.
tratTlx q JoHs ,CoEsoR, deceased, the adminis-
tratEin AFORESAID has Wild me agprobatiOn Of ihs
apPSiPted TUESDAY,, The 23d day Of February.
A Al =; Sn, for fSs aasl ss,tlspsql and disiriba;
the asssls II hand, as isr as tle ssIs nave been
s9Isf.sd ,S aad turned pio money when and where
notified to attend, with their claims properly
snSas sTaSessd & Sr theE may StheLyse BY law bs eI.
provided copy Of this order be published once 4
week Tor three weeks In the NATIONAL kEPUBLI-
JAN, prev ious TO the said day.
Test; JAMES r. OiBRIRNR
fsl M3w' Register OF Wills
The national Republican., 1869-02-24
Rr rnE pRRsrpIassGtt IN 1sl 81 rus usrrRp
ID STATES.


A PROCLAMATION tAF -
For the sale Of certain lands Ia Wisconsin,.
Pres q ths 6ai,ed states of Amsrisa,o 4:
hereby asslarelapd make known tbPt =, public
Ss wi u the tsIS
NORTH " base line and West or the fourth priaef
Al The Land oGss, at BSydsid, commencing on
MIVhpAf, ny The l7th day of May. for the disposal
= 4 seeiion ., sections II, Is, %. ", 10, IKE
section ~ sections 81 and 80 Towh.hip i5. horti
TOriS ~ base line and s t Qrns yOurt. pyf,,t.
s Land oaBo q 4ESssfGf Ess SlGnfi., .omm.,,,o, on
MONDAY, lRs sith day o. May next, %2 III an on
p9sal Of the tracts q And hereinafter named, VIZ:
por3S T33SwashiPs ~ % ", VI ~. 81, 49, 3d. 81 IS, sndiO.
North @''ass line a3d Iysst y the fourth nrfacf.
Township 50. north Of range west
Sections ], =, 4, 9, g. Z " section TO- sanIinn. II
H. IS, II, ID, Is, ID, q, "a, q, III, 2, 2s. " n ~
x u section 70, sections 81, 81, IS, H, Sand M n,
township 30, north o. range west ~ -
Hands appropriated BY law for the use Of schools,
lands enhring under the act of feptembsI ~ iSI
will be excluded from sale, ~ '
The Offering Of tho above lands will be commenced
on the day appointed and will proceed n The order
which they are adSeTtlsed until the whole shsll
have peer Offered and the sale thus closed but tho
and private entry of any of ne land, Win L. "a
mitted until after the expiration Of the Two weeks,
Given under my hsnd, At the eity Of Washinglon,
slaS shli fSSSTh Sary q IsetG D. ODs hcrsHnd
"'N Innppu tougsou
The national Republican., 1869-02-24
ID Ro p o 8 A l. 8
PErAnTassr OF DAKOTA. }

bAhOTAs
oPHIc. ChIER RQUARTERsAsIER,
hVh: Il, Ha.us or% Win x IL @ sas,om.,,
cDaditons are invited 70 be reosi we'd at Tits ofioe
aud At The once 81 lhe headquar-
ters Of the district of until MARI 80 1870.
with 100 ions Of Hay and 9.Qoo cords ef Wood,
Of Hay a5d j. 800 cords 81 Wood u " 80
tons u Hay and 900 cords of Wood.
Similar proposals will be received at the District
QuAIterInastsr's once, Fort Stevenson, d. r., and
at this once, same date aud conditions as above to
supply Fort Baford with 100 tons Of Hay and 5000
tons Of Hay, 100 cords Of Wood, and b0O, 900 feet
OF Lumber 10 Logs, to square eight lnehes at the
smallest end and TO be from eighteen to thirty feet
AZ the same time and 10 the same manner propo.
sails will be received at this once and al the bis.
tTlot QuArtsrmAsteT's once. foIt sullyt d, T., TO
supply Fort Rice, tO tons Of Hay and 200 cordA
OF Wood to supply Fort sully 800 or less tons Of
Hay and 900 cords OF woOdI TO supply at Fort
Randall l25 or less tons OF Hay aud 800 eoris OF
Wood,
Itis TO be Understood that these amounts may be
dlminished II the hay or wood be not all required
that the bay Is TO be cut when green and properly
eured-to be Tree from weeds aud sedRes or swamp
ETAtsi all ept aud cured by September 10. deliyerA-
The wood TO be sound, msrehAatabls wood, to
be delivered by January 10, 1870. unless otherwise
f5s hay and wood all g b d,Ity.rs4 d;,HIt,y a. the
fsb1,Id Deputy Q n. Cen, U,SA
The national Republican., 1869-02-24

TUE BURGESS CoRPs, a crack military Or
ganizatlon, Of Albany, N. Y, will visit this
city to participate In the inaugural ceremo-
nles. This company is composed Of some Of
the most prominent men of that city.
The national Republican., 1869-02-24
STATES PATENT OFFICE,

UH sfA Masstsaros. b. X, fsS, II, lssp.
On the petition ofwiLLtAM BOYD aud WILLIAM
?. Born. o. Mausnsld. Ma.,aehu.stts, praying for
yiib dny. Of Jane, 1855. Tor sn Improvement in
Bridle winker;
u Ia ordered that said petition be hesrs at this
son may oppose this extension. Qbjeetlols. de.
positions. and other pspets should ec alsd Ia tbi'
ELISHA fOOTE, .
febso- ssw Commissioner of Patents.
The national Republican., 1869-02-24
ANDREW JOHNSON,
President Of the United State,

NOTICE TO PRg.EMPTIoN CLAIMANTA
Every person entitled to the right of pre- sm5tlon
9it2wnshlps above snumeTAted, Is REQUIRED 70 Is.
tabsh the same 70 the Satisfaction Of the Register
aud Receiver OF tho Land 0 ahce and make payment
theTeIor " soon as practicable after seeing this
nomss, and before The day appointed for the com
!he tract claimed otherwise such claim will BE- for
IeNed, JOS u. WILSON,
Note, Under the regulations Of the Department,
H. ~ payment can be made foL advertising pToSlana
- "' '''''' W 'A' isbls.MlS
The national Republican., 1869-02-24
[TNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE,

y WAsHIsdroH, b, Q. Jan. q, 1880.
On the petition Of of0EoRqE W, BRowE, Of Gales.
ssssa PsySnss cs IN G' sT RSt
on the 10Th day Of November, 1857, and agAia Te.
issued aye divisions on the llth day Of December
Il Is ordered that the said petition be heard at
this once on the l9ih day Of April next Any per
positions, and other papers should be Alsd in this
once twenty days before the day q fheaTinE,
ELISHA PO0TR,
febS- M3w Commissioner OF Patents.
The national Republican., 1869-02-24
y GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES.

y GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES
WHITE ASH
sERsNAHI,,4 sEP AsH, ,4All 'iIsGJ
CUMBERLAND COAL, run " mine
40 DO, lump.
2,2p POUNDS TO THE TON GUARANTEED.
OAK AND PINE WOOD CoNsTANTLY ON
winters supply. wv 'A 'Hoi'
s.,,,-, s.P; BROWN 4 SON,
Southeast corner Of New York avenue ana Pit.
tselih street, haiIn'a new buildinE formally Al
M Ninth street, between and n Yard "A
"nSIse. Ioos ~ eeyenlh street Ru22-H
The national Republican., 1869-02-24

ARREST OF THIEF.-A colored man
named Henry Prather alias Jacobs, on Mon
day entered the dry goods store Of Mr. Page,
corner of Eighteenth and II streets, and
watching his opportunity picked up several
pieces Of calico, with which he made of.
Prathcr was arrested by Lieutenant Hurley,
aud Justice Morsell committed him to Jail.
The national Republican., 1869-02-24
Wood and Coal.
PER CORD
TnlAnI WnnhN

$6 wooDft ftkS WoSptD SEED WOOD, $6
Prime pine, bright aud full length. delivered free
q eEirs charge. ard on Second street, between
y D. and streets Orders eau be left at the follow
James H. Stone. Druggist, corner Seventh and L
&c; EdnOnds. Grocer. Third street and New
y. W; Purchell, Grocer. Pourtsenth aud street.
sylyAniA avenue.
y; l; Zimmerman. No. go Seventh street,
The national Republican., 1869-02-24
Bookbinders.

EDWARD LYCRTT,
u BooK.BIEDER AND PAPER RULER,
MO- t7i Pennsylvania avenue. between Tenth and
Eleventh streets. south side.
Sooss sleganlly or plAialy bound. Periodicals.
Aad nswspApsrs carefully Sitsndsdto.
The national Republican., 1869-02-24
fe,,m-s9

TINTED STATES PATENT oiPlCB,
y wAsnIsaroN, p.C,, Feb. IS, ls5o.
On On the petition q JAe9p A; CoSoyEn, o. New
granted him on The Is b day OF My, 1855, Tor an
Improvement ~ Machine for splittinE Wood:
II IL ordered that tho said petition be heard at this
once on the Sd day Of May next Any psrton
may Oppose this exteusiop. Qb{ecuons, dep2.
sitions. and other papers should be hle1 In thls
oaice twenty days before the day Of heariBg
.. .r..f. RLlSHA fuDTB, ...
feb71-MJW .ConmtsslpneF oil TAtantA,
The national Republican., 1869-02-24

THEFATR OF THE YousG MEs's CHRISTIAN
ASSOCIATION was very handsomely attended
yesterday afternoon and evening, especially
during the evening, when the halls were, a
portion of the time, thronged. The lady at
tendants treated their customers with a
great deal Ct courtesy and attention, and re-
celyed fair amount OF patronage. We
hope every citizen who feels an interest In
the cause (and who does not) will patronizS
the fair before Il closes.
The national Republican., 1869-02-24

THE FRENEN.-Extenslvc and complete
arrangements are being perfected by the
fremen to take part in the grand inaugural
procession on the 4th Of March. The appa-
ratus Of the companies is being painted and
otherwise touched up, and will present q
handsome appearance on the occasion OF the
parade. Yesterday the Chief Engineer re-
ceived letter from the secretary of the
Philadelphia, informing him that the com.
pany would arrive here on the morning OF
the Sd Of March, numbering sixty men, with
q fine brass band. This company will be
quartered at Union Engine No. !.
The national Republican., 1869-02-24
TINTED srArRs PATENT oyyICB.

On the petition of r. A. Lrrfos, or wincbe,te
Va, praying for the extension Of pateut granted
the sd day Of October. 1850. for an Improvement In
Grain H.ryc.teIsi
otlce on the 18th day OF April next, Any. per-
son may oppose this exteuslQn. Objeetions. deIo-
once twenty days before the day q hssIine r.|
felS-SSt CommtsslonAr OF Patents.
The national Republican., 1869-02-24

From New YoRK.-The steamer Virginia
arrived at Hyde & Tyler's wharf, George
town, yesterday from New York. She was
heavily freighted to District merchants.
The national Republican., 1869-02-24
| NITED sTArLs PATENT ogFlCE,

y = wIsiSaroN, b, q. faL. 10. lS6D.
On the petition OF ARoALQSs WuIcKnoEF aud z.
X, honHisoS, Of Eimirs, N. Y. ptayink for the
extension OF a patent granted to them September
18th. 1875, and relssued ou the lih Of October, is 0,
for n improvement In Boripg Machine:
IL tered that the said pstion be heard at this
Ofiee on the ID day OF August next Any person
may oppose this extension, Obiyellous, deposit
ons aud other papers should be hled In this on CO
twenty days before the day Of hearing,
ELISHA FOOTE,
feb2,-M3w Commissionsr OF Patents.
The national Republican., 1869-02-24

The WATER sUPPLI IN GEoROETowS.-
The piston Of the pump located under the
railroad bridge across Rock creek, which Is
used for forcing supply Of water into the
distributing reservoir at Georgetown, was
broken on Monday, and workmen are now
busIly engaged in repairing 1t. There was
about l3 feet Of water In the reservoir, sum
cient for the supply Of the town, unless fire
occurs. 1t Is expected TO have the repairs
completed to-day.
The national Republican., 1869-02-24

GEO. J. JOHNSON & Co. are selling off
their stock Of dry goods and carpets at cost
preparatory to their removal to the store OH
Market Space, lately occupied by Messrs.
Shuster & Co,
The national Republican., 1869-02-24

LoUDoUS AND HAMPSHIRE RAILROAD
The following committee on resolutions has
been appointed by Mayor Bowen, chairman
of the meeting on Thursday lasts From
washlngton-Messrs. J. W. Wright, G. B.
Church, wm. b. Todd, Hallet Kilbourn and
Samuel Bacon. From Georgetown-Dr. c.
II. Cragin, Messrs. Abraham II. Herr and
WI. Tenncy. Fromthe County-Mr. J. c.
Lewis.
The national Republican., 1869-02-24

MUsIC FOR THE FIRBNES.-The Govern
ment fire brigade has engaged the Naval
Academy band from Annapolis, to furnish
for them the music during the inaugural
parade. The band consists of thirty three
pieces aud drum-maJor. They have very
neat uniform, and will, no doubt, present
quite a fine appearance In the procession.
This band has also been engaged for the In
auguratlon ball.
The national Republican., 1869-02-24

GRApuATEp.-Among the graduates OF
the medical department Of Washington Uni
yersity, In Baltimore, at the commencement
on Monday was Mr.. 8. J. Waggaman, ofthe
District of Columbia.
The national Republican., 1869-02-24
pRoPosALs FOR STAKES.

PROPOSALS FOR STAKES.
HEADQUARTERs DEPAHrMBEr or THE SOUTH,
CHIEP QUARTERAAsTBR's OPHICE, 7
ATLANTA, GA, Feb, ll 1902.
Sealed proposals Will be received at this once
until u m. March 70, 1882 which time they will
be opened for supplying the National Cemetsry.at
800 STAKES,
foaY H fsef long, Igo ca Inches thick and iye 26j
inches wide. Plsned ON each Side pointed At on
coats Of white paint They viii, Als9. be nuIn'
bsrsd and isttefed in black In aceordAnee with
isis which will be Furnished By the Onseri in charge
Tie asaai saalrsmsats for bids. &o.. will be sI'
'bsiiy.ry TO commence within thirty lSo} days
after the contract u awarded, aud the Mhss v DC
dsllysred within Ninety tso) days from dA'e ooh
Proposals should be iBdsrssd. proposals for
for stakes ana Addis'''a" RAxToN,
Bssy Brig asa., Chlsf O. NJ pspsr'miisss issss,d Il ef'
The national Republican., 1869-02-24
TINTED sT1TEs PATENT oTSIos,

U - ~ 'wassrseros. b. q. Jan. "a, Iseo.
On the petition OF SoLonos X BoLLrs, or koches.
ter tSs re e5ten ,s q
fsr su lmpfoy ysmsnt In MsoSins iof Raising and
Tfa.pspcr,inG s!en.s; -,
once on the 7th day Of April next, Any person
nay oppsc.s I'll. s. ss,sn,iSn oSisssiSn; dePesi.
twenty days before the day Of hstrins
kLIBHA FOOTR,
iaup-sa commIssiopar u Psts nt-
The national Republican., 1869-02-24
Carriages, Etc,

" One hand and haishinE up, a large number Of
very superior LI6HT tiRkTAGRs. csRS'
CARRIAGES at reduced prices. Also, -A1--hz-
second hand CARRIAGES Of every description
koBERT II. GRAHAM,
81 D street, between Eighth and Ninth, aud Az
Eighth street, near ID. feb22 81
The national Republican., 1869-02-24

THE STREET BRIDaE.-The canal COM
missioner and others whom we mentioned
yesterday as having conceived the idea that
tue contractor for the X street bridge was
not placing the structure sufficiently to allow
Of the passage Of boats have had their fears
removed by personal examination, which
has proven to their satisfaction that there
is ample room. This subject has been the
special study Of the Mayor and Council COM
mittee, and they are satisfied with the height
at which the bridge Is being placed.
The national Republican., 1869-02-24

PHILLIP WALLACE, AT ODEoN HALL, 40
Pennsylvania avenue, corner Four-and-a-
half street, calls special attention to his
stock Of dress-parade pants, shirts, blouses,
gloves and gauntlets. Inauguration times
make great demand for these goods, and
Odeon Hall is just the place to buy them.
Read the list of prices in our advertising
columns.
The national Republican., 1869-02-24

SECOND WARD WoRKISGMES's CLUB.-The
meeting Of the Second Ward Workingmen's 8
Club was held last evening at the Brooks
church, on Vermont avenue, the president,
Mr.. Charles II. Peters, In the chair.
Mr.. Sidney Mcfarland made report Of
the action Of the convention Of delegates.
Mr.. Hedgeman thought the delegates were
to form convention, TO which the club would
send a new set Of members.
The President explained that the delegates
constituted the convention, and that the
meeting commencing on the sth OF March
was but a public meeting of the conyen.
tion.
After the transaction of some routine busl-
ness the club adjourned.
The national Republican., 1869-02-24

sIxrH WARD REPuBLIoAs CLun.-The
regular weekly meeting OF the original Re-
publIcan club Of the Sixth ward was held
last evening at the mission church, on Tenth
street east, between A and B streets south.
Mr.. Charles Champion, president Of the club,
presided, and Mr.. q. @. Riley, secretary.
Mr.. Hughes, chairman OF the Committee
on Inauguration, submitted report, recon.
mendlng that the club parade on the 9Th OF
March next.
On motion, the report was accepted, and
the club decided TO parade In full force. Inc
following committee was appointed 20 make
the necessary arrangements Messrs' hughes,
Plumsill and Gaines. --,,--
Mr.. Gaines addressed the club, counseling
unity Of action on the part OF the club ana OF
the Republican party at the coming muni-
oipal election. lie spoke OF the election In
Georgetown on Monday, and claimed that
the citizens ticket was a Democratic dodge
TO secure the election Of Democrats.
Mr.. Grimes spoke Of the manner In which
the so-called "carpet-baggcrs" are treated by
the citizens Of Washington, who, instead OF
gladly accepting the proffered assistance OF
those who have settled here within few
years past, meet the same with scorn and
contempt, and the consequence Is that the
city Is not built up and docs not prosper as II
should.
The meeting was further addressed by
Messsrs. Dayidge, Better, and Hughes.
The following named gentlemen were Sc
lcctcd to be recommended to the chairman OF
the central committee as assistant marshals
for the Inauguration processloni Henry Bet
ter, George II. McReynolds aud 8. 5. Riley.
The meeting then adjourned.
The national Republican., 1869-02-24
RoPosALs FOR CORN.
HEADa'Rs firrH MILtrARr DIsrRicr,l

oppfcE or CuIIy oUIsrERnAsTls. ba
AusTtH, TExAs. Feb. 4, lap. 80 J :.
.!tSl. sass ssiii kSspiT, N;tsS !; isss: q q
Department at Fort MoKayett, Texas, with such
guaniity Of Corn as may DO required until June
All bids to furnish ihs. above must be for, mer-
chnntable, sound, sheiod corn. subject 70 the in.
speetion Of the receiving ohioer,
Delivery TO commence by the 18Th Of March,
times as may be required BY the receiving ofheer.
The bidder will be required 70 accompany his
proposals with guaranty. signed by two responsi.
bic parties that In case his bid IL accepted he or
they will, within ten days after date of such az
eeptAnee, execute the contract for the same with
good aud sufncisnt suretles. The responsibility q
cate Of clerk Of q court Of records
Form or bid may be seen on application at this
Bid. to be plAinly endorsed ''Proposals for Corn
at Fort MeKavett." and addressed TO the under
By Command Of Brov'' Major oensfsl s5,S Gssssby. ssy
Brevsi BrissdIer General aud q. q. NJ. flfh Mill
nry District feblotd
The national Republican., 1869-02-24
STATES pATENT OFFICE,

U ' &ssnisoros, D, O., fsS. IL. lsp.
o. the petition q cgAsks. A. Dgaais, o. New
granted him on Tie lad day. of May. 1856. Tor an
Improvement IN Sewing Msshins.i 80,
this once the 81 day Of Nay next. Any person
may oppose this extension, ,ohiseticnsA deposi.
twenty days before tho day. .oI hearing
ELISHA f00TE,
foblJ.Thsw Commissionsr Of Patents.