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Domestic Recipes.

BCCKwHEAT GRIDDLE CAKES have used
the following recipes for years and find them
inst rate Put three pInts Of warm water into
a stone Pot or Jar, and Ona-half gill of bakers
yeast, or an inch square of turnpike cake dis
solved in a little warm water and a heaping
teaspoOnful of salt, and ons-half small tea
spoonful of saleratUs, have pudding stick or
Spafula and gradually stir in enough buck
wheat flour To make a nice batter, beat it per-
tectly smooth. then cover IL and set il In
moderately warm place until morning; large
handful of corn meal may be put with the
hOur, and IS by many persons considered an
Improvement.
To BAKE BUCKwHEAT CAKES-Sst a grlddIe
over gentle, steady IRE; when iL Is hot, rub N
over with a DIT OF su-'. or fat fresh pork on a
fork, the grIidle must be hot but not scorch-
ing, put the batter III small cakes: when one
side Is nicely Drowned and about half through,
turn them These cakes TO be perfection, must
not be much thicker Than a dollar piece and
Doth sides a delicate brown, Should the batter
prove too thick II may De made thinner with
sweet MILK this will also make them bake a
timer color. The best or sweet butter and syrun
10 be served with buckwheat cakes hot iron,
the grlddle: should the cakes be preferred
thicker than mentioned IN this recipe, it is an
easy matter 10 make them so; take care that
they are baked through. Buckwheat NAV be
mixed the same as wheat mullins anu baked on
a griddle.
BAKED SorP.-Take one pound of lean beef
chop rather fine place IN All eartheR pot which
will hold five quarts of liquid. Slice and add
TWO onions, two carrots, two tables poems of
rice, well washed, pint of whole or split
peas q teaspoon OF black pepper, and a table,
spoon of salt; pour over all one gallon of cold
water; put The lid OF the Jar on il, or a close
fitting plate, and bake four hours TINS is a
hICe Wholesome dish.
BARLEY S"UP.-Take two pounds OF shin
beef, quarter OF pound of pearl barley. two
onions Sliced two carrots chopped. salt and
pepper 10 taste. Place IN a gallon pot, fill up
Win cold water, boil very gently for five
hours Celery tops improve its flavor
pE SE.Alr
cold water over night. Then put INTO Dot
with two gallons OF water, six cold boiled po-
tatoes. two onions well sliced, one pound of
PORK, Of an old nam bone, or one pound OF
dried beef. Cover very closely; boil very
slowly for five hours. Season TO the taste with
pepper and salt, if the pork does not give
enough, and ole tablespoonful of celery seed
which imparts fine favor. Serve the pork
On platter, with vegetables. after the soup.
GIsGKR JUMBLRs.-Take one cup of butter
two cups OF sugar, one cup of mOlasSes, one
cup OF cream, one spoonful of salera Us, one
tablespoonful OF ginger. TWO eggs, and a glass
OF Wine Hour sufficient 10 roll them out
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pf GREEN WILLIAMS,
- Auctioneers and Real Estate Brokers.
No. S26 Southeast corner OF Seventh and d SITS
LARGE STOCK OF CRosLEY's BRUSSELS.
LOWELL THREE PLY AND INGRAIN GA e.
PETS, HANDSOME PARLOR AND CHAM
BER SETS. BLANKETS. HAIR MATTRESS
Us, &c, AT AUCTION,
a On TUESDAY, the 9Th day of January. at
w III clock M we shall sell, on the first and
ID second hoors OF our auction rooms
~ SO pieces OF Cresley's English Brussels Car
pets Il different patterns and styles
Rano ONE bree ply, II grain, and other Carpets
zhands.m me Antique Psrlor Sets, upholstered in
striped ami plain Reps
handsome Medallion Back Parlor Sets, uphol-
stored In hair cloth
2handsome Black Walnut Chamber Sets, with
Marele-top Bureaus, Washstands, all com
Handsome Block Walnut Mar5le top Sideboards
walnut Extension Tables, aud 10 feet
Walnut Dining Chairs
2Walnut Marble top Centre Tables, and Hat Trees
Hair Mattresses, Feather Pillows
III pairs " hite BlaBkets.
the above Furniture is made by one of the best
establishments in Baltimore, and will be sold with
out serve The Carpets are of the best quality,
and will be sold to suit purchasers Diagrams can
be taken and cut from the rolls after the sale is
over.
Terms cash.
de3i-d GREEN WILLIAMS, Aucts.
NJ THE ABOVE SALE WILL BE CON
1lNCED OR THURSDAY, January Z, 1853, at the
same hour and place. Goods will be sold to the
highest bidders, as must close them out
ia6 Il GREEN q WILLIAMS, Aucts
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STEAMBOAT LINES.


I've" mkSCHANTS STEAMSHIP COMPANY
The swift and substantial Steamers T. o.
KNIGHT and JOHN GIBSON, will -
run regulAly, during the winter 8 ~
months, between NEW YORK
and GEORGETOWN. as follows:
Leave New York from Pier 29, East River
every SATC RDA1 + orfolk, MONDAYS; arriving
At Ale1andria and Georgetown TUESDAYS.
keturnlng-Leaye Georgeto " q. foot of High at .
TbI RSDAYS; Alexandria, fridays; Norfolk :
MORNINGS.
This Line, connecting at Norfolk with the fine
steamers of the Merchants and Mechanics Trans
portnt1on Company To and from BOSTON, is pre-
rates, as the usual charge sfdrsyAge and other ex
penses through Baltimore 10 avoided by this route
care Of I; A. WILLIAMS co, Norfolk. We.
For further information apply to Jos: L. GAIT,
Georgetown; u. o.; or at OFFICE OF COMPANY,
corner New York avenue sad 18th St. one square
nolsn wv THOMPSON. President
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AI0DES MRS DECISIONS
WI FAsHI0NABLE DREus MAKING ROOMS.
900 9Th street. above Penusyivauia avenue.
0AkMhNf1 CCT AOnORDInV TO The
LATksf PAkISIAN scTLEs
All . oFk Gua, antied to salt
ChArg e oderate.
1hestF.oal aud Fancy Dresses maize. celo-ln.-
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DROPOeALS FOB THE EXTENSION OF THE
POLICE TELEGRAPH.

DEPARTMENT OF METRoPoLITAN PoITcE.)
No. = LOUISIANA AyENUE.
WASHINGTON, ID. e., December 81, ls,5
Sealed proposals, addressed 10 the Board of Po-
lice, will be received at this Office until THURS
DAY, January Z. At noon. for the extension Of tue
Police Telegraph from these Hesdquartsrs to the
Government Hosp ital for the Insane.
Also, separate proposals for the extension OF
tie same from the Eighth Precinct Station. Fifth
street east and South Carolina avenueb to the
point, in accordance with specifications At this Of
nee.
specifcaiian ms may be seen. ami any explanations
will be given on application t.
n Y. HOLLEY
de 81 I'd SUPERINTENDENT Police Telegraph
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DR0POsALs FOB FRIsa BEEF.
OFFICE Assn Con- o. eUBsI,TENCE,-
MoNrGoNER. Decenber ], 1873

OfFIcE As 7 Con o. q 3, >IhH,t,
MONTGoNERs. Decenber i, 1873 \
Sealed Proposs ls in al olicate are Invite. uactl
II O'Clock M. JANUARY 90, is9 for furnishing
the United States Subsistence Department ~stn
such aUaa. dee Of Freeh Beef mag be rsau'r-d
by that Department. for ahy purpose. a. Mont
esmsry. Alabama. iron January 4, isis. mi sGas
20 1859
The Beef must be Of good aud msrkstsSle
qustty subyect ristd 1ectiop. fuecSs sh snts
ard kicne, tsilou exosaded, snd n not .atisfsc.
tory. purchases will be made in opsn marx {. ,sc
the ooptf actor charged wifh the excess ~ price
Good aud sufficient ecuri'y will o Required fos
the due 2. q lmebt VI thu cOptr .ct and the Dsa.
a the prepos-d securities ust sccem esns -schi'd
Payment viii be msce in 3ovsrnmeht san's &C
the end OF each month
Bids TO &c directed 60 the uudersignea .at
marked " Proposals for Rel oorV
gat-& Lieus i3Sh tBssnir5, a -.
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RY WILLIAM L. WALL 4 CO., Auctioueerv
- Stores 81 8 and 3l7,
South corner Penn. avenue and 9th street.
DRY GOODS. WOOLEN GOODS, MILLINRR
GOODS, t'UTLERf, &c AT AUCTION
~ We Will sell within our sslesroom, on
0HTHUBSDAY MORNING., January I, CON.
~ mencins At 10 O'Clock, large lot of Dry
GVods. Trimming Cutlery, &c.
Germantown Wooden Goods
Wool and Cotton Hose aud Half Hose
MIiliner Goods, hi bbOns
Velvet Trimmings, &c Satchels
NAPKINS, Towels
Lot of Toys, Paper Collars
Shirts Fronts, kutfing, Cndershtrts
themise. Drawers. Sus penders
Sennysilk. Spool Cotton
Balmoral skirts, Hoops Buttons
skirt Braid, Gloves
CUTLERY.
Knives and Forks, Scissors, Spoons, &c.
Also,
500 Segars, Lot of Furniture
Groceries &c. W. L. WALL dCO.
1t Auctioneers.
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTER NOON
RY WILLIAM l. WALL q CO., Aucts,
- Stores SIS and 3l7,
Southwest corner Pa. ave, and 9Th strAAt

ID Stores 81 ana 3l1'
Southwest corner Pc. ave. and 9Th street.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VERY VALUABLE I'M.
PROVED PROPERTY ON FSTREET NORTH
BBhEIMEEN nth AND 18th STREETS
IA By virtu. of q deed of trust from John
E. s. ysen, Fannie A. Eliicott aud Others a
= ,; ;sth day Of Noysmesr lsa, and recorded
lie austion 1.-The highest bidder. on the premises
O'Clock . m, that part Of Lot No. 1, In Square No
SO, In the cit, of Washington, ID. O., aud contain
ed within he following metes and bounds begin
ming for the same AT the south western corner said
iot and thence running east, along the line of
north II street seventeen feet, thence north, ct
right angles With said street fifty Il We feet and six
and half inchs thence west seventeen feet Aud
thence south to the beginning together with the
apTurtenaRces, to pay an fndebt edness Of eighty.
three hundred and eighty e,ght deIlars and line.
teen cents. with interest from December g. 1858
Terms Of sale: Une- third cash, and balance IN
equal sums. in six aud twelve mos th,, with In.
terest TO he secured bya deed Of trust on the
Premises ScO0 must be paid st the time Of sale
All convey aDcing and stamps al cost Of purchaser
IT serms of sale are not complied with in one
week fr IA day of sale, the trustee reserves the
right to sell at the risk and cost of defautiug pur.
chaser. BXM EILIC VT Trustea
dec p W. l. WALL h 90 Aucts
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HARBOR IMPROvEMENrsA AT MAEISrEH
HI MICHIGAN


No. 6l2 MAIN cTREET.
MILwkUKEE, Wis, December, s, 1858. \
Sealed Proposals Gfll be received at this en- ce
until II N. JANCARF ~. l9s, for extending thel
piers at Mabistee, Michigan. The proposals viii
De In duplicate, and separate FOR each class Of
terial and labor.
For particulars q. to payments, time OF CON
mepcipg and finishing the work. classi cation of
material, &C., apply to this office, where plans and
specifications viii be shown to all wish &c make
proposals.
Contractors furnis fishing material will be reauir.d
to hold them without ex TO the Unitei states
until required for Use by the engineer officer in
charge OF the work.
zach bid. to have confederation, must be accom-
panied By guarantee signed By two resp on sibls
nance and duly certified 10. a. repaired upon the
foi ms fun lshed.
A printed cory of this advertisement will be at.
tached to each proposal.
BLANK forms of proposals. With form OF guarsa-
tee viii be furnished from this Office ueon sppii-
cation
The work viii be let TO the lowest reepo nsibie
jeot all bics
Contracts with good and suficisnt sureties will
award.
The proposals viii lie placed in sealed envelopes,
endorsed Proposals for extending the Piers ct
Manistee, Michigan" and addressed Il
Brevet Lieut.. Col. q. U FARQCHAR,
Ia 81 Captain Of kngineers-
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~The New England Women's Suffrage As
sOciation. which was organized AZ Boston few
weeks since, Is circulating throughout Massa-
chusetts two petitions-one TO Congress and the
Cther 10 Inc State LegiSiature-praying that
suffrage may De given 10 women the same as to
men IN the District OF Columbia and the terri
tones Meetings are also TO be held IN the prin-
Clpie clues OF the State. 20 agItate the matter
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DROPOsALs FOB a GUAsD HOUSE AT
III RROMNSA LILLE

HEAHeU ARTERs fIFrH MuIrAEs D--rR-cr,
cTATE oF IENA~ nEFICEC. u n
AIsrIN TN A.. Dec q. 1855
Sealed Proposals, in duplicate, wall he received
81 this Office until SATURDAY, ganaars Is 40
at ~ O'Clock for toe construction % . " OGDEN
Guard house ~ the United States military post q
Brawnsville. 1eNes.
Plans aud specifications can De eNsminei AZ the
Office OF the Chief On srtermsster Department Of
Louisiana, New Orleans. at the Office n the saper-
Nlsing euartermaster. sub pistrit OF the Rio
Grsnde. Brownsville, Texas. saf at thts or =
zach bid must be scC ampanied by gsarautea NJ
al least two persons. Whose responsibility must
Ice certified To by clerk OF a curt that tue Ind
der ~ competent 10 carry out thu eaatr.ct M
awarded 10 him, and that he will give the required
bonds therefor, and each bidder wall stale ms
place Of residence
The right is reserved TO reject any or all biI-
PrOposals 20 be Ilsinly endorsed Propss.ls far
Gusrd house at Brownsville. Texas" ana al
dressed to the undersigned.
by command Of Brew. MAJOR Gen J J Reynolds,
y A. P0rTER.
Brew. Brigsdier General snd C o n
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hARklEn.

N-hARPP. At the resi !ence of Rev
I'm frrs on the 5th Of January 1859 M
RPP ,N,h IN MANN to Mrs. MARY l..
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MAYORS OFFICE, CITY HALL,

VI WAsHIysroN. ID Q December 80 1888
Proposals will De received Of this Office untiI 70
O'Clock NJ sATU kDAT, January 3, lsi9 for
grading and crawling K street north. from North
approved November 2. ls5S.
Also, for grading and gr aveliug n street north
from North Capitol street to Bound airy street I'M
der an act approved November 1858.
Alec for grading and graveling Z street north,
from North Capitol street 20 Second street east
under an act approved 6ovember "a. 1873
Also, Tor grading and graveling First street east
1rom street north TO street north, under an act
approved November q, lsSS
Specifications for Dc ing this work may be.seen at
the ayors Office, where copies can be obtained;
ans bi0deTs respectfully notified that ne bid
viii be entertained that does not strictly conform
with said specifications y.H CRASE,
deSl3 Commissioner Fourth Ward.
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FOR SALE.


E0R sALE-PEW No. A., Trinity Protestant
I EplscoI al CHURCH. Price SN0. For partic
Office. Ia6 IN
A PRIVATE SALE-One superior WiIier
"A FIRE PROOF SAFE in fine cobditiou, used
but very little. Apply to COOPER 4LATIMER
Anctloneers- southwest corner Pa, avenue and llth
street Ia6tf
EOR SALE-STOrK AND FIXTUREs Of one
J. OF the test located Millinery and Fancy GOO 8
STANDS In the city; doing a steady cash bust ness
lnIulre after o clock at 81 street, between
LOB SALE-A frst-rate chance for any person
wishing to start in BUSINESS stock of BOOTS
and SHOES, amounting to about thirty. d We hun
cred dollars all fresh and desirable, except about
three hundred dollars Of old Stock. good stand ,
and good trade to commence with. Will be sold
LOT seventy hive cents on the dollar.
For particulars address c. W., City Post Office
win name and actress Ia5-6t-
LOB sALE-STOCk and FIXTURES in q pay
1 ing business well established, requiring from
$500 to 5000 capital. The proprietor having
accepted an interest N q Baltimore wholesale
mouse Is the only reason for selling rare chance
on THOMAS RIETTr
De STU 500 Seventh street, nearI
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NOTICE TO LUMBERMFN

u. 8. ENGINEEBs OFEEgE.
No. % FIFTH STRkEI.
LoIl>v i.LE. Ky. Dec ~. 1855 \
Sealed Proposals, ia duplicate, will be rec iV.t
al this Othce until ~ M. MONDAY. JAnuuY
> loss, Ter the delivery OF the failcgine eood
sound, W hlte Oak Timber and Lumber, ts ~it
l22 90 feet b. m. - inches by IS inches
80 go feet m. Do inchee by IS fnchs.
rs 10 feet 3. m, 10 inches ny l. inches
II hh feet m tinker in -hes thick
iRfp feet b m plznks. inches thick
5ott1 feet b. m. pizDks, ipches thicI
. $40 y feet o. ia planks, inches thick.
Oontrat tors n III be Required 60 deliver this ne
tefial on q lot adyscent 20 tie river bark neatls
plled up, and each different size in separate piles
lniormstlon with regard 20 the lengths OF differ
ent Sues the lot wbereon the msteriai must he
stored, blanks for proposals OF the form required.
snd AM other lntsrmztiOn, viii be Furnished on
application 70 this Office. q printed copy % this
advertisements must be attached 20 each proposal.
bach bii must be aeon panied by a written guar
anfee, signed by two possible persons that tn
party or parties proposing will enter into contract
upon receiving the az ardment
No bids viii b. entert n ned excepting frsm lum-
bermen and the right IL reserved Ject any ani
all bids III II shall b. deemed for the interest OF the
Government to do so.
Twenty per Centum OF the amount due on each
delivery OF material will reserved a. secu -ity
Tor the ful1llment Of the Contract
Proposals u i'll be endorsed PROPOSALS f,r Luu
Der and Timber, aud addressed
Is. WElTLEL, Ms!Or o. Engineers
AS0t Breget MaOr General ~
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La Grand Victorie

Lsdies 81 fasbion will Re gratified to learn III a.
tnr Ia ShAN DNICTUkIE,t the most comfor table
I1ss nrtn, can be bad aud made to order as MI
5ASmS CELhBRATED HOOP SKIRT AND
NOhc1T factory where Ladies can ALSO 4 ad
w. nest eonected Stock OF rRFNCH AND HONE
nApE tOhSEIs, SHOULDER BRACES, PAN
lhhs BU s1Lts, and PROTECTORS Goods are
Always warranted to 1T.
BACMs HoOPsKIR1 AND cORsCT croRy
S13 sEvYNrH STREET,
- IntelliReucer Buildtng
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PROPOSALS.
" sPEcIos ef sEs ELS. OARRIAGEwATs.

CRY HAri, WAsHlN Toy. n. c. Jan. f.isO
Sesied Pre- possls will he received 10 tue MsyDr's
Ofoe until n @ clock THURSDAY, tn isth
instant, for Paving, Curstng a. Tor the y~sr
oommeueine April !, ls9 for the s.Vers ~Ar = 81
the city. Nocontracior 60 have, nor be interested
In, more ttsa ward.
Specifications can BE- seen ~ This oaio~. also st
the Of ce 81 the Comuissioner OF improvements.
In the bssement ~ thu wet wing % che cit, Hall
No hid will he received which Soc. act iaclafs
rel
Tie Law requires that contractor. fer the sbo.e
sls IL practical PAYERS
taoh bad must be accompanies with tn written
guarantee OF q responsible party tknsNn g be
sue ~ that n aoceptsd che bidder ~ili execute .
eOussrset m due form, aud perform the orb an
u. Guarsntee that a. this hif he cApfet hy
ne Mayor that the bidder will enter fnto . Coz
so ~ the same. ans perform the "a hrk accord
iht - tue te9uiremeIts Thereof T" tsign@t y r.
hu s--' esinents Tor the shove work 20 be nal IA
accordance with existing isss
Pm DONEGAN
asst supt and Inspr Of str.e,.' s@SsIs &c.
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DKOPosALs FOR EREsa BIKE.

Orr-CF Acre A. Co.'S or & ss-.rsNes-.
EsVII ~ AR~ENRI NJ .gsusary q. l>sg
sealed Proposals tin du pli rat@l viii o. reratv@B
~ ttis nfhoe until Jsnnsry II ls5s. al l0a IN Tor
sulpiying the troops At this Arsenal With fREsH
bhtf Tor SIX 81 months or sucn less ums a IN,
tCmmtssaIy General may direct.
The Fresh Rrefto BE- delivered N SUI 4aansi-
tee as may be from tine 20 tine relui 81 ara on
sncn says ss may ne designated oy tue on in
office.
Bisders are invited 70 he present At the opening
Of the bids. NJ GREaIISH
Captain sad -. = X
In charge Il Pikesville Arsenal. and a A c 4
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BANKRUPTCY NOTICES.

II BANKRUPTCY NOTICE
Il HIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 5th
day OF January. A ID. 1873, awarrant in bankrupt
cy was issued against the estate of BERNARD
kAFf. of the city of Washington, of said Di.
trlct who has been adJudged a bankrupt on
ms own petition; that the payments Of any
debts and delivery OF any property belonging to
snch bankrupt, to him for his use, AMI the
transfer Of any property by him. are forbidden by
law that meeting Of the creditors of the said
bankrupt, to prove their debts and choose one or
more assignees of his estate, will be held at a
Court OF bankruptcy. 20 be holden at the City
Hall, In the city Of Washington, before j. Sayles
Brown, Register on the I'D day Of January, A,
ID. 1862 at 10 o clock g. m.
DAVID s. COOLING,
u. s. Marshal OF ID. G., as Messenger
TT BANkRUPTCY NOTICE
Il HIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the sth
day OF January, A. u. 1859, warrant in
NJ l.. WILLIAMS. OF the city of Washing.
bankrupt on bis own petition; that the payments
OF :hy debts and delivery of any property belonging
TO such bankrupt, to him OF for his use. and the
transfer OF any property by him forbidden by
law that meeting of the creditors of the said
bankrupt, to prove their debts and choose
one or more assignees Of his estate, will be
held at Court Of Bankruptcy, to be holden at the
City Hall, in the city Of Washington, before J.
Ssyles Brown, Register. on the sd day of jan
usry, A. ID. 1859, At 10 O'Clock o. m.
DAVID q. COOLING.
1t U. 8. Marshal Of d. c., a. Messenger.
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LOST AND FOUND.

G REWARD-LOst--A small gold BRACE
pa LET between St. Johns church. H street
and the husby House III. p. CURTIS 81 Wind
ers Building. IT.
4 OST-On the evening OF the 5th of January, in
going from 9th street to 7th, by way of street
or in returning by II street, q MINK Saba FUN
COLLAR liberal reward will be paid IL left ct
10 9Th street, bet. and L. 6-2tN
OST DOG.
IL $40 REWARD
Lost, on the even ng OF the 18th OF Decembe
from premises No. Al Louisiana avenue, a SUI ali
Doc: hsfr long, exec, dinghy fine, and slightly
curle6. color entirely white. The above reward
will b. psid for his delivery ct the above named
place or for any Information that will lead to his
recovery. Ja5-3t"
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HUDSON RIVER
u TEpsTATEs EN6fNFER OrrlrE.
No n No. 49,.

No "a, cTAIE STREET..
Al BANY. ~. Dec-mcers lsss Y
ccaied Proposals sil. be reject ed this o1i,.a
until IL O'clock m MONDAY, JAausrg Is Isss,
Tor woTh and materials for the Hudson River Im-
provement between TROY sni New Bsltim0r-. az
!. For se.OO cubic yards. more or legs. Of Bubble
stone, deli Tered in the dik es an leEeled On TOP
For lSaW GO feet, less. OF piles,
YAK, Pine, Chestnut, Spruce or Hackfns.ack, Pile-
TO be net lees than twelve IN hes in di.m-tAr at
me lstt J!tO feet OF them to De than IS feet
long
3 For BrivinglSl 90 feet Of Plies more or ie..
!. Fer the Timber Work On J. 90 feed. m ore or
less. of half dixie
s: For the Timb-r Work on so feet. more or
less, OF full dixie.
6. For l0.OoO pounds, more less. OF one inch
wrought Iron Spike. with cat heads
.. Bits will be received fer ma n per cubic
ysrc delivered for Stone, much for running foot
ior Piles, for DRIVING. and for Timber " ORR
Forms of proposals may be obtained at this OH -,
and no bid viii lie received unless made On the
printed fern. sud properly Certified.
Specimens 81 Stone aud Iron, piaus aud specii-
cations OF Timber Work, aud maps OF tue river
shaving soundings, &c can be seen AZ this OF CO.
where all possible Information will be given %
parties de siring 90 bid
Successful bid ere VIII b. required a. enter into
contract with the Unitel States. with good aud
sufficient suretiee stsmps FOR contracts and bonds
20 be FURNISHED ~ the cOntT actor.
The United 81 ttes reserves tile right 20 REJECT 81
bids deemed disa ivsntsgeous.
BY order of Breyet Ma. Gen Bhn Newton.
John n. WILSON
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