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RAILROAD LINES.
ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA AND MAJ
ASSAS RAILROAD.


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On and after MONDAY, June 20. 1870, one
daily passenger train will run between WASH
INGTON and LYNCHBURG, connecting at
Gordonsvllle, with the Chesapeake and Ohio
ginia Springs; at Lynchburg for the West and
Southwest, and at Washington, to the North
and Northwest.
Leave Washington daily at G:55 a. NJ. and
Alexandria at 800 q. M, arriving at Lynchburg
at sos p. m.
Leave Lynchburg al 1926 q. M, arrive at
Alexandria at 5:26 p. nj, and at Washington
at G:l5 p. n.
Also daily including Sunday. a passenger train
through, withont change Of ears--sLeeping car
acknowledgement WASHINGTON and
CHMOND-making close connections st
Richmond and Washington in the direct line
between New York and the South Atlantic
States.
Leave Washington at 6:35 p. M, and Aexsn.
dris at 7:3 p. M; arrive at Gordonsvile at 1l:4O
p. M, and at Richmond at 1920 a H., connect
ing with tram leaving Richmond at $3.50 a. M
for Petersburg, Weldon and the Southwest.
Leave Richmond at 8:45 p. M, and Gordons-
vile at l245 q. M; arrive at Alexandria at sos
q. H., and at Washington at $3.50 M, connect
ing with earliest trains to New York and
Northwest.
Also, daily, a night train to White Sulphur
Springs, without change of cars. from Balti
more, with sleeping car-running in connection
with night t ain to and from Richmond. Ar
rive at the White Sulphur at 10 q. m. Leave
2.20 pm.
Passengers for MANASSAS BRANCH will
leave Alexandria at II D. M, pass Strssburg at
3:45 p. M, and arrive at Harrisonburg at $40
p m Eastward, leave HarrisoIburg at $50
a. m pass Strasburg at 923 a. r., arrive at
Alexandria at l.45 p. M, Washington 2@5 p. m.
and Baltimore at 4.30 p. m.
Htyo for foh 40 oh
are made on this line to Middlsburg from The
Plains to Upperville, from Piedmont; to Ca
pom Springs from Strasburg to Orkney Springs
from Mount jackson, and to RsWley and Au-
gusts Springs and Weyer's Gave from Harris
onburg
Both the Eastward and Westward bound
trains make close connection AT strasburg with
the Winchester and Strssburg Railroad to Win.
cuest ter, Harpers Ferry, st.
Through tickets and baggage checked To xii
prominent points.
j. NJ. BKOADUS,
10 lift General Ticket Agent
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IIXTENSIVE SALE OF STOVES.

| have concluded 10 olier my large and COM
pete stock Of STOVES AT GREATLY RE-
DUCED PRICES until the stock is closed out
The COOKING STOVES are the very best
and approved patterns in use, with full sets Of
furniture with each Stove. Other Stoves will
be sold 1T equally low figures. All persons who
want or vii want Stoves this fall or winter will
certainly do well to embrace this favorable op-
portuDty to get them. Thinking it needless TO
enumerate all the different kinds or names, |
would respectfully invite sll in want to call and
examine for themselves.
ENOCH GRIMES,
e l5-eott a. King street. Alexandria, Va.
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CITY ITEMS.

have on hand large surplus Of WHITE
Duck, made in the latest style, and worth $40,
SIP and SIS per snit Being determined to
close them ont before my removal, | will sell
$40 suits at Sc; tl2 suits at So. and $l5 suits at
$40. s. DEA LHAM,
iy 6-2awtf 81 King street
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N EW BOOK s.

NEW BOOKS.
A MOTHER lot received to-day Of WlLklE
n COLLINS NEW BOOK, at FRENCH'S
BOOK and STATIONERY STORE, No. 80
King street.
MAN AND WIFE, by Wilkie Collins; pa
per covers 81; bound Sl.50. handsomely IL
lustrated.
Quaker Psrtisans, story Of the revolution !;
illustrated; Toe.
An Historical Description OF the Mammoth
Cave Of Kentucky, including explanations Of
the causes concerned in its formation. its atmos-
pheric conditions, its chemistry, geology, 100
logy, ETC., with full scientific details OF the eess
ashes by Stump Forwood, n. d.; illustrated {;
$3.50.
The Threefold Grace of the Holy Trinity, hy
John b. Edgar, B. D.; $3.50.
Ancient Classics for English Readers, edited
by Rev. W. Lucas Collins, II. A. Now read y.
Herodotus, by George G. Swayne, 81; A.,
late Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford
! volume; 81.
The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit, or Philoso-
ply of the Divine Operation in the Redemp tion
uf Man, being volume second Of the The Phil
usophy Of the Plan of Salvation by James b.
Walker; $l.e0.
Another lot to-day Of the great books Of the
day: Lothian, Put Yourself in his Place, DIAL
las Galbraith, Lady of tho Ice Queen Hor.
tense, Moods, Vicar Of Bullhampton, etc., ETC.
New Books daily.
iyl5 q. f. FRENCH.
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TIA he NOTICE.
COALl COA.Iil

COALl COAL
80 and DO South Royal street
Arrived per schr Virginia Emily
One cargo Lee White Ash Stove Coal.
Baltimore Co.'s w. A. Coal.
- .5hamokn Red Ash Coal.
Lyken's Valley Red Ash Coal.
These arc the best qualities Of Coal brought
to this market.
The public and my customers who with e.
take advantage of the markets and strikes will
do well to rall at once and seccrc their winters
supply. Those who are not now prepared l"
receive their coal, Can be supplel any time
| within 30 days after the nrri val. a,,
je27 A. S. PEPENEk.
IOHN LEATHERLAND,
WOOD AND COAL DEALER,
No. EG b ing street, and
Corner Queen and Water streets
The best descriptions of COAL slwsys on
hanGand 1T the lowest prices
Orders solicited and promptly filled dec Il
i. r. AGNEW.
- .:,,, sra S AX9%a a0t tn dfe b., ou.,,
- GEORGES CREEK,
CUMBERLAND
II AHD
- ANTHRACITE COAL
~ Either by tue cargo, car load OF rstsi
~ Coal Docks Alexandria. Va and George
town. ID. G. oct ls--tt
TUMEEkLAN COAL
" CUMBERLAND COAL
CUMBERLAND COAL!
Keep full stock Of Cumberland Coal. BAL
sell in quantities to suit purchasers
w. A. SMUUT.
aug II Smo0ts Wharf, Pier T.
CoAh' ooAL' COAL"
Constantly on hand Il supply of superb
quality White and Rcd Ash Coal, when "'''
be SOL! At market rates. Zz4O lbs. ~ the ton
NJ ELDRlDGE y Co,
an 6-tf No South Whargcs
INSURANCE AGENCIES.
INSURANCE.
FlkE AND MARINE RISKS
placed in responsible companies, a: 1sir rate:.o'
sp7,tt HOOE, w EDDEREUkH & "
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LAIR WORK.

HAlH WORK.
FRIZZtES, CHIGNONS, SWITCHES,
CUKLS, &c.
Received this day the largest stock Of Real
and Imitation Hair Work ever offered in this
city, consisting Of Cbignons, Curls, Switches,
Frizzies, &C.. Of every shade, style and price.
An examination from the ladies is solicited.
iyl9 G. g. BERRY, II KING street.
NTAYOk'S OFFICE,
M Alexandria, July 9Th, 1870.
The police constxbles will hereafter attend to
the due observance of ordor in the Market
House during market hours, especially on Sat
nrdsy evenings Parents are requested to keep
their children from running through MARKET
Persons must not block up the passage ways or
avenues Of the Market House.
iyG-lOt HUGH LATHAM, Mayor.
NOR SALK-TWO EXCELLENT MlLCH
u COWS, one driving and riding MARE,
enc LIGHT CARRIAGE ono light SPRING
WAGON, together with largo amount Of
HOUSEHOLD, SCHOOL and KITCHEN
FURNITURE, and some FARMING uTEN-
SILS. Apply TO WIN. +. GARDNER, Epis-
coosl High School, Theological Seminary +.
o., Fairfax county, Va. y cow
DKRSERVED GINGER for sale by
Ii. WIN. RAMSAY,
ie29 l4T King street.
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WOOD AND COAL.
NOALl

GOAL co.1,
COAL!
900 tons Shamokin Valley White Ash Coal
8 superior article-cargo Of schr b. NJ cShane.
For sale TO arrive at lowest market rates. Send
your orders to NJ ELDRIDGE & CO..
iy l4-2w No. 4 South Wharyos.
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I@WMEHsE: 1870 -
SAM'L. NJ SHOEMAkER......... . President
j. DEAN SMlTH................".. Treasurer
OSCAR A. STEVENS................. ...Secretsry
Directors:
Richard Z. Merrick, }. Dean Smith,
George VIM Brent, Walter Lenox.
Oscar A. Stevens.
DEPARTURE OF TRAINS.
NEW TIM ia BILE NIGHT TRAIN FOX
RICHMOND.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF PAS
SENaER TRAINS CHANGED.
DAY TRAIN FOR l. YN Oh Is u Rt
On and after WEDN ESDAY, June ~. 1870,
and until further notice, through and local
passenger trains will run between Washington
and Alexandria, az follows:
Through Day Trains, Sundays included -
Leave Washington, South ward bound, Mary
land Avenue Depot, at 10 n. IN. Leave Ajax,
andria, Norlhward bound, corner Duke And
Henry streets. at $50 p. IN.
Through Night Trains, leave Washington.
Southwark bound, Maryland Avenue Depot,
Mt ESQ p. IN. Leave Alexandria, Northward
bound, corner Duke and Henry streets, at
6:lO q. III.
local PASSENGER TRAINS between Washlng-
ton and Alexandria Sundays excepted.)
Leave Washington, Maryland avenue Depot
at ESQ., 7:l5, s, g. 1920 and Halo a. w., and J.,
l:5O, a and G:l0 p. H., and (Sundays inclnded)
at 40 y. m.
Loaye Alexandria, corner st. Asaph and
King stroots at &, s, Q, 1920 and ll:l5 a M, and
|, 1:50, :! and ; D. N and corner Duke and
Henry sts. Sundays included) at p. m. and
0. a. STEVENS, Gen. Supt.
W. j. PHELPS, Gen. Manager. ie 23-tf
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MAYORS OFFICE,
M ALEXANDRIA. July IS. 1870.
TEYfrant

vi
M ALEXANDRIA July IS, 1870.
Extract.
'*+ All persons owners or intending to
keep any animal of the dog or canine species
the same from the Auditor. \ = i All persons
found with dog or dogs on his, her or their
premises without the required license shall! be
fped by the Mayor five dollars for overy dog
go owned or harbored.
And it is further ordered, that attor Saturday
23d instant, all dogs found running at large in
the streets Of this city without being properly
and securely muzzled shall be sezsd by per-
sons designated for that purpose aud dealt with
~ is-lw HUGH LATHAM. Mayor.
U,HE UNDERSIGNED haying purchased
/ the sale right of A. g. Luther & Co.. for
the manufacture and sale Of
NON. EXPLOSIVE
CRY STALIZED OIL,
patented July I'd. 1867, have entered into CO.
partnership under the name Of
COGGSWELL Il BOYNTON,
and will deal in all kinks Of OIL. LAM PS and
LAMP GOODS. They will also deal in OIS;
all kinds of COUNTRY PRODUCE on com
mission. City and retail trade solicited.
J. S. COGGSWELL,
X. S. BOYNTON.
jy l9-tf a King street, Alexs, Va.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received by
~ the underslgneu until liz O CLOCK H., OH
Fridsy. July I'D, for tho purchase of the priv
lige Of the office Of City Scsvenger for tho cur.
rent year.
The purchase money will be required in
advance, and the successful bidder will be re
quired to give bond in the sum of $500 for the
faithful performance Of his duties.
A. c. HARMON,
b. l.. SIMPSON,,
GEO. K. SHINN.
q G. WEDDERBURN.
OTTO PORTNER
iy 1875 Joint Committee.
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LEXANDRIA, LOUDOUN & HAMP'
n SHIRE RAILROAD.
I'll ID ~ RI 9 a7elHqe
SPRING SCHEDULE. BEGIN MING
MARCH 2l 1870.

Two Trains Daily Except Sunday between
Alexandria and Hamilton.
Leave Alexandria at $3.50 q. H. and p. M
Arrive at Hamilton at 1040 Il. 10. and 1875 I'm.
Leave Hamilton at $3.50 a. IN. and 1918 p. In
Arrive at Alexandria st 7:46 q. IN. and 2:35 m
The $50 a. 10 train from Alexandria and l2:l5
y. m. train from Hamilton, connect at Hamilton
with Kemps Daily Line OF Coaches for T.
cellville Snickersville, Berryville and VI.
chester; also. with Reamer's Line of Coaches.
which leave Leesburg daily for Aldie and
Middleburg.
THE RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBUkG
| AND POTOMAC ROUTE.
The Old Favorite Mail Route via Aqua Creek.
The Shortest and Best Route to Rich
mond and the South.
Fast and comfortable STEAMERS -,
Washington city twice daily, Sun ~ ,
day p. m. excepted, from the wharf
foot of Seventh street. at lilo q. m.. and 7:l5 p.
M, stopping at Alexandria each way, and con-
meeting at Aqua Creek with the Richmond,
Fred lcksburg and Potomac K. r., with ele-
GAM s, supplied with elegant sleeping chairs
on ali - trains Through tickets and baggage
checks to all points South.
Both boats stop ut Alexandria going and re-
turning. J. B. GENTRY,
Gen. Ticket Agt.
ian lift Richmond. Va
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VTlCHI WATERl VICHY WATER

This Water is highly recommended by the
Faculty for Heartburn, Headache, Dyspepsia
Rheumatism. Acdity Of the Stomach and sill
Affections Of the Kidneys and Bladder Only
for sale on dranght by
COOK s. CREIGHTON,
Sign Red Columns,
ie22 l07 King street,
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jan lift
RATIO
LIVERPOOL SALT.

nIKECT ORTATION.
- LIVERPOOL SALT.
"Hermanos" consisting Of
5000 bushels LIVERPOOL q. A. SALT,
in bulk.
1000 sacks FINE SALT, factory filed
"Runcorn" brand, equal to MarshalPs. Also
per brig s"rhree Sisters"
9.OOJ bushels LIVERPOOL &. A. SALT,
in bulk.
1000 sacks FINE SALT Of the popular
brand 'Stoved."
We will fill this Salt 10 or II to tho ton. as
parties may desire, or sell in bulk at lowest
' ~ " HOOE. WEDDEKEURN u co.
WE HAVE ALSO NOW IN STORE A
LIVERPOOL g. A. SALT.
EVANS FINEsALT.
TURKS ISLAND SALT-tor sale al lowest
market rates.
feb 2l-tf HOOE, WEDDERBURN j. co.
SPLENDID VIRGINIA FARM FOR
~ SALE-3l6 acres, 81 miles from Alexan-
dria, Washington or Georgetown; one Of the
best and most successful DAIRY FARMS in
viously occupied rs a summer boarding I'll
housewife all the out. buildings necessary
Best of we'll water at the door. and never. fail
ing stream running to the house. dairy and
stables; fine fruit. and lees han ono mile from
Carlin's Springs station, on the A., r. & H. T. :,
with the best of roads to either city.
The farm lies very convenient for "A division
into two, three or four farms. The east end Of
the farm is miles from Washington, is very
high, and has fine view of Washington and
the surrounding country. l would sell this
part Of the farm in small tracts if desired. AID.
aress LEWIS BAILEY. at Washington
DC. je l4-eotf
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~ To the Voters ofthe Sepenh CongresS1on-
al District of Virginia.-The name OF our cs-
teemed fellow. citizen II. o. CLAUGHToN, osq.,
is presented TO the voters OF tho Seventh Con-
gressionsl District Of Virginia AS suitable can
didste to represent the said District in tho next
Congress. 1t is needless 10 say anything OF his
qualifications for the position, in our commIni-
ty whore he is so we'll known, but to the voters
Of ether portions of the field we can cordially
endorse him as entitled to their confidence and
support, both on account of his integrity as
man as we'll as for his abilities to discharge the
duties pertaining to that station.
ie l6-1aWtf MANY VOTERS.
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BUILDING MATERIAL.
4 L,EXANDRIA planning MlLl,~.
KOBEkT JAMESON BOYD 81. sMI rH.
JAMESON g. SMlTEf.
JOHN z. LAMBDEN, Superintendent,
Nos. 20 and 81 Wator ST.,
Are prepared to furnish st shor! n0tirh Ali
on reasonable terms
SASH, DOORS,
BLINDS, BRACKETS,
MOULDINGS,
BALLUSTESS,
Newell POSTS
WEATHER-BOARDIN
SIDING, BOX STUFF
DRAWER STIFF
PAN ELS, &c, X.
And to execute all kinds Of Scroll Saving
end Wood Turning, planning, TongHeng and
Growing and Surfscing done in the best man
ner. They will also furnish plans and specii-
cations for dwellings, stores and other building
iy 2-tf
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@- Seventh Congressional District Of Hr-
gtnia. We are requested to announce that, IN
obedience to the solicitation of many friends in
several of the counties comprising the Seventh
Congressional District. Judge HENRY W..
THOMAS will be candidate to represent the
Seventh Congressional District Of Virginia in
the next Congress, Of the United States, subject
to the action Of q convention OF the ConserV-
alive party. if it shall be deemed nee essary that
one shall be held. VOTERS.
Falls Church, Va, jy 8-eolw&lswtf
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Each article entering into tho chmpn.inn If
the Vege:ator
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iISHINu SHORE FOR IA LIZ.

FISHINU SHUKE FUK IA lie.
A never failing FISHING LANDlNu, on
the Mary and side OF the Potomac river, IA
milarly known to All fishermen rs Bryan's
Landing, together with all improvements
thereon, such as fish houses, &c, aud one good
cline boat For further particulars apply 10
SMOOT s. MILLER,
led Real Estate Agents, liz King St.
rNOlLET SUAPS-Genuine CASTLE and other
Toilet Soaps received and for sale by
ia II j. CLINTON MlLEUEN,
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FERTILIZERS.
UTHITELOCK:S VEGETAT0s.
CONTAINING,

IN A SOLUBLE CONDITION, EVERY
ELEMENT NECESSARY r., THk
GROWTH OF THE PLANT
AND THE FORMATION
or THE GRAIN
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Is A MAN uRE BY ITSELF.

and are all carefully analyzsi before they sre
used
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rAVING BEEN APPOINTED AGENTS,
IL we nre prepared to furnish the celebrated
GJUDSON GOVERNOR"
At factory prices. No engine shoniI he toithom
one. It. is the most perfect Governor in use
saving from ~ to Is per cent of fuel he-i'lca
securing great uniformity in speed.
,IAMI ESON IL COLLINS,
Corner of Royal ana Wilkes streets,
NH Tiff Alexandria, Va.
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WEOWN OUR MANI FACrORY,

give attention to every detail of it, preparation,
and henco
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which eavea or Work: cnmOl fully tip {" the
Standard which twbntY-ir- years ryrnGicnro
ia the trade satisfies lis forms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-06-22

10y WIN. L. WALL 4 CO., Auctioneers,
- New Marble Building,
stores 900 and goa, south cor Pa av and 9Th st.
PIANO, FINE WALNUT CHAMBER SUITES.
PARb0R SUITES. BRUSSELS CARPETS,
Mn I on PAINTINGS, sILvERwARE,
S On FRiDkY MORNING lima 9th
III n Venture effects of Household Goods at No.
215 X street, between I'd and 81 streets. We name
Rosewood Case Piano, (Emerson)
Fine Walnut Chamber Suits lin oilD
Fine Walnut Wardrobe
Marble top Bureaus, Wsshstands and Tables
Two fine Mantel Mirrors
Green Rep Psrlor Suits
Sleepy Hollow and Easy Chairs
tine fine Walnut Zoo xcase
BMr ss., Three, ply and Ipsrsin Carpets
Oak Sideboard, fMarble-topp
Fine assortment Of Silver and Plated Ware
Two fine Rep Lounges, Extension Table
Oak Diners, Sewing Machine
Fine assortment OF Oil Paintings by eminent artists
Of Europe and America. One by Washington
One set Spring, summer Fall, and Winter scenes
Fine lot OF Steel Engravings
One Carved Walnut Gard Box, (cost $50
Cigar Box with Music, Gard Table
Marble Mantel Vases Music Box
French China Dinner Set
Fine assortment of China, Glass, and Queens Ware
Fine Hair Mattresses, Feathers
Blankets, Sheets, Spreads
Bedsteads, Bureaus, W ashstands
Tables, Stoves Safe, Clock
Refrigerator 40 feet Hose NEARLY new
One large Oleander
One fine large Newfoundland Dog.
Being the contents of enc of the most elegantly
furnished houses in Washington. The owner leaving
for Eur pc is the only reason for selling
The Furniture is in splendid order, and very little
used.
We cal the special attention Of rrivate buyers to
the above sale, as il is worthy of their attention
Je2Od WIN. L.. WALL & CO., Aucts.
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DROPOsALs FOR STATIONERY.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE, May 3, 1870.
sealed Proposals for furnishing Stationery for the
year ending June 81, ISL, will be received At this
department until the 18th day Of June, $50, at II
Blank forms for bidding will be furnished upon ap-
The bills viii be considered and accepted or re-
jected item by item. =
Contracts must be executed by the successful bid
deIs within ten days after being called upon 80 to do
The articles contracted for must be furnished
from time to time during the in quantities pur
suant to orders from the Department The entire
year.
Each proposal must be signed by the individual
or nrm making 1t, and be accompanied by a bond
with ssffcient snreties in sum equal to 50 per cent
States officer Of the district In which the sureties
reside or DO business, on form to be furnished by
the Department. conditioned upon the execution OF
the contract for furnishing such portions of the ar
tlcles as may Do awarded under it, and the perform
ance of the same.
All deliveries win be subject TO inspection by an
expert detailed for the purpose by the Secretary OF
State and the delivery OF inferior article will be
deemed sufcent cause TO Snnul the contract az the
option Of the Secretary.
Deliveries must be free of charge at the Depart
ment Of state, Washington.
=, The failure TO comply with any one order under
tire penalty Of the bond, the Secretary of state
may direct the purchase, in open market, of such
quantities OF any articles shall be necessary to
supply the deficiency caused by such failure, and
charge 10 contractors 80 per cent Of the price which
shall be found necessary to pay for such icles.
Proposals unaccompanied by 9 satisfactory bond
VIII not be considered, aud Contracts viii ibe
awarded only to established manufacturers Of or
dealers IN the articles. HAMILTON FISH,
myZ5-eoIfa Secretary of State.
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PROPOSALS FOR OBSTRUCTION OF THREE
y STEAM PROPELLERS OF IkON FOR THE
REvENUE MARINE SERVICE
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
sa I'll Il h
for building three steamers for the Revenue Marine
On Propsii.p Of Iron: $50 tons. m.
Two ProDellers of Iron, $50 tons, o. m.
house a sos s9 nm .esordng 0d custom
forward par. ef part Sn Of
post, bresdth of beam nodded and depth from under
ss ar Ii. above vessel. will
ssso ssa B.
guaranteed speed Of Is knots on trial course of
be required u the sse-ton vessel, and Il knots
trial course Of mile, and ii knots for six
faSeraSls vii 1T Be given to pds in sc
esraanee with the rate Of speed guaranteed In excess
The work viii be carried on under the personal
supervision Of agent Of the Treasury Department,
the material and workmanship. such parts Of
either as are not IN sseoorasnss Win the asswngs
Sd viii he Considered for these vessels except
from parties regularity engaged in iron ship build
The Department reserves the right to reject any
Y zach Oh BID must be accompanied BY q written
surety ,lcertifed to be such by some onhc.r known
70 the Treasury Bepsrtment in the sum Of twenty
acceptance of such bid the necessary contract will
be entered into within ten days after notice is
given By the Department that such bid has been
The bid should state the Cor which each vessel
will be completed as aforesaid.
Seven mo nths from the tims Of signing the con-
tract will be allowed for the completion of the yes
sells
A copy fthe plans and specifications must be in.
closed with the bid evidence TO the object Of the
proposals.
All proposals must be signed, sealed and iniorsed
Proposals for Revenue Steamers and incosei in
envelope addressed TO the Secretary Of the
Treasury, Washington, ID. G.
These vessels must be built according to American
Lloyd : specifications for No. iron vessels Tor
twenty ysars.
Bidders wll be required 70 furnish with their bids
a general plan and elevation showing the intern Al
arrangement, with view obtain the best dsposi-
ton 81 the several parts.
Any bidder may be-pTesent and witness the open
ing Of the bids
Parties whose bids accepted viii be required to
furnish acceptable models with detailed speciaca-
tions, before closing contracts
GEORGE :. BOUTWELL,.
Jes-wstle1 Secretary Of the Treasury