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SINGER
SINGER !

THOSE wishing First-Class Sewing Ma
Il chine, will please ask some OF these par
ties what they think of the Singer:
ANDERSON COUNTY.
James Brock, 1T Taylor,
Mrs. M. Keith, IN Clinkscales,
Capt. j. M. Kidd, B MCGEE,
N A Ashley, John A Reeves,
II McClinton, ] j Gilmer,
J A Todd, John Eskew,
Hiram Major, AP Willingham,
J w Gurley, JP Reed,
M Cater, G A Reed,
J R Cochran, Samuel Sherard,
Baylis Lewis, A M Holland,
] s Murray, Austin Clements,
DR. John Wilson, c Beatty,
w F Barr, Samuel Dean,
F Wilson, Dr. Cook,
s Fl Langston, Newton Burriss,
w A Broyles, DL Cox,
John Moore, James L Orr,
E w Brown, Geo w Anderson,
A Daniels, w T Nixon,
J s Ashley d Co, Samuel Emerson,
Rev w E Walters, ] E Burriss,
] P MCGEE, John Breazeale,
A E Rice, M 8 Strickland,
A M Norris, WPWright,
8 A MCGEE, J A Cowan,
John A Emerson, ] Shirley,
w R Greer B s johnson,
Jesse Balentine, Mrs ] Lewis,
] ] Mattison, ] H Carlisle,
w G Watson two, E Q Gordon.
A Dean, L j Hubbard,
Robert Dean, A P Shirley,
w W Dean, Thomas Hutchinson,
w L Bryson, II Shaw,
A Suratt W S Sharpe,
RV Acker, John Wilson,
A Towers, II Smith,
Capt John McGrath, J Fleet Clinkscales,
M N Mitchell, Enoch Drake.
n McCrary, DIR B F Brown.
r Beatty.
OUTSIDE OF ANDERSON COUNTY.
A B Byrd, DR. A J Mathews,
VIM Pool, James McDulien,
L T Mahaffey, J L Turner,
VIM L Hopkins, Leroy Cleveland,
VIM Smith, II Deadwyer,
It r Jeter, III G Edmonds,
D Crosby, J B Aldmand,
J r hewitt, HI Goss,
w L Cornog, Deadwyler,
8 Land, RC Adams,
W II Saterfeld, John Snow.
J 81 SHELTON, Allen Chandler,
T Holland, j Kennedy.
Of this large number Of Singer Sewing Ma
chimes sold, only two parties think another Ma
chine better.
]. R. Smith and J. B. Clark & Son are using
the Celebrated Singer New Family Machine.
and can conscientiously say it is the best Ma
chine in the world. These Machines are still
sold by John II. Clarke at Anderson, s. c.. l
will sell for cash with discount on regular
The Wagon is still running through the coun-
try, in charge of E. L. Clarke.
JOHN H. CLARKE,
- Agent, Anderson, s. C.
August /, 1872
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SIGNED BY MANY VOTERS.

na- The friends of J. S. MURRAY, ESQ.,,
of Anderson, S. c., nominate him as candi-
date for the Office of Solicitor of the Eighth
Judicial Circuit at the next election.
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@S- We are authorized to announce JAMES
BRINE, Esq, of Greenville, as candidate
for Solicitor of the Eighth Circuit at the next
election.
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HYMENEAL.

MARRIED. ora the evening OF August 1,
a. the residence of Che brides father. by the
Rev, w. A. Hodges, MIR. JOHN A. REEVES
and Miss FANNIE NJ, daughter Of j. b. and
M, J. Clark, all of this place.
o.a Printers feA received.
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ma. We are authorized to announce WIN. H.
PERRY, Esq, as candidate for reelection as
Solicitor of the Eighth Judicial Circuit.
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na- We are authorized to announce MAI.
w. w. HUMPHREYS as a candidate for the
Office of Judge of Probate for Anderson Coun-
ty at the next election.
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ny- DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
viii not raise the dead, but it will benefit and
cure the living. For all severe Coughs, Inroat
and Bronchial diseases it has never peen equal
a6
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Notice of Final Settlement.

N1HE undersigned hereby gives notice that
he will make application to A. o. Norris,
Judge of Probate for Anderson County. on
Tuesday, the 10th day of September next, for q
Final Settlement of the Estate OF VIA: ana
Elizabeth Martin, deceased, and final dis
charge therehom:
August 8, 1872 3
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ON the way to the Big Associa-
tiOn,

If you will stop, will sell you the cheapest
and incest Ready-Made Clothing, suited for
summer wear, that you ever saw in this mar
ket. Also, Hats, Fancy Bows and Ties, Col
lars, of all kinds; Travelling Bags and Trunks,
Ladies' Hats and beautiful Summer Dress
Goods. We have on hand some beautiful Black
Silk Parasols; also, Cotton and Ginghams,
black and buff. Call and see what can be done
these dull times.
am buying supplies for the whole town-to
last them during the approaching Association.
So II You have anything to eat and wish to sell
it. cali on me, and you can get all the informa-
ton as to the supply and demand.
Respectfully,
AZ pEHQ
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va We are authorized to announce the
name of Col. THoS. J. PICKENS as candi-
date for the Office of Probate Judgefor Ander-
son County at the next election.
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For Solicitor.

~ We, the undersigned, citizens Of Bolton
and neighborhood, beg leave to nominate Maj.
JOHN B. MOORE, of Anderson, s. c., as
suitable candidate for the Office of Solicitor OF
the Eighth Judicial Circuit at the ensuing elec-
ton. .,ou,pe
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sHERiFF'S SALE.

nY virtue of an Execution to me directed, I
II will expose to sale on the First Monday
in September next, at Anderson G. H.,
ONE TRACT OF LAND,
Situate in Anderson County, miles North of
Anderson G. H., containing $50 acres, more or
less. bounding lands Of James II. Mcconnell,
John @ G. Whitefeld, Mrs, E. Pool and others.
Levied on as the property OF a; w. Richard
Terms cash-purchaser 10 pay extra 1or titles
and stamps ,,,. ,.-n,,n,,,, e,,s
August 8, 1872 5
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ns. We are authorized to announce A.. O.
NORRIS, Esq, IS a candidate for reelection
as Probate Judge of Anderson County al the
ensuing election.
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SHARPE 6 TOWERS
ARE AGENTS FOR THE
BROWN COTTON GIN.
TRHEsE Gins are known to be good, and are
warranted to give satisfaction. We invite
ali who are in need of good new Gin, to call
Also. agents for BIvINGSvILLE SHIRT
ING, SHEETING and YARN.
We have. on hand, and are receiving, good
assortment Of Goods.
I'M DRY GOODS,
We have good assortment Of Calico, Brown
and Bleached Shirting and Sheeting, Dress
Goods. Black and Colored Silk, Nuslins, Table
Linen, Towels, Bed Ticking, &c.
HATS, BOOTS and SHOES.
A good assortment of HARDWARE, IRON
and NAILS, MANILA ROPE, DC.
READY-MADE CLOTHING and CAss1-
MERES.
I'M PROVISIONS,
We keep Flour, Hams, Bacon, the very pest
Leaf Lard, Mackerel, &c.
GROCERIES,
Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Rice, Soda, Pepper, Spice,
Starch, Soap, &c.
A good assortment of TOBACCO.
In MOIASSES we are prepared to show the
best stock in Town. Call and see.
A large lot of BAGGING and TIES.
SALT, SADDLES and BRIDES.
CRocKERY, CHINA and GLASSWARE.
We take this opportunity of returning our
thanks to our friends and customers for their
patronage during the past two years, and we
promise to do our best to make 1t to your ad-
vantage to continue your patronage
We sell goods for small profits for Cash or
prompt paying customers. Our motto is
tsQuick Sales and Small Profits.
SHARPE & TOWERS,
No: 4 Granite Row, Anderson, s. c.
August 9, 1872 5
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For Probate Judge.

For Probate Judge.
es. The friends Of WILLIAM 8. BROWN,
Esq. nominate him as suitable candidate for
Probate Judge of Anderson County at the next
eiec'l'H' l. "THE FORK"
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To w. B. Long and wife, Elizabeth Jane Long,
William L. Cook and wife, Mary Ann Cook,
BENJAMIN Smith, Williamson Smith, William
P. Tate and wife, Nancy @. Tate.
NOTICE is hereby given that an action mas
been commenced in the Court of Probate for
Anderson County against you. A copy of the
summons is herewith published and served
upon you to obtain partition of the premises
described in the summons, to be made among
the owners thereof by commissioners to be ap-
nointed for the purpose, or to obtain sale
thereof to be made, and division of the pro-
ceods, if partition cannot be made without
prejudice to the interest of the owners
JOHN B. MOORE, Sol. Pro. Pet.
July 18, 1872
VA. Keowcc Courier please copy.
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ns- We are authorized to announce
GEORGE w. HAMMOND, ESQ.,, as candi-
date for Judge Of Probate at the ensuing cleo
ton.
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The Greatest Triumph Yet Achieved !
THE
AMERICAN BUTT0N-H0LE
Complete Sewing Machine
Obtained Two Prizes at the Cincinnati In
dustrial Exposition!
A GOLD AND SILVER MEDAL wero
N awarded-the Gold one for the most COM
plete Sewing Machine, and the Silver for the
best work done on it. 1t has also met with
Unprecedented Success.
The American Combination Button-Hole
and Sewing Machine has been honored with
the Highest Award in Premiums and Dlp!o-
mas, wherever entered for competition at Falrs
and Exhibitions having already received one
Hundred and Seventeen Premiums and d.
plomas of merit We give the following as
few specimens from among the multitude:
1867.
Medal awarded at the Great Paris Exposition.
1865.
Havrc International Exposition, Franco
Gold Medal 6c "Diplome dHonneur." Over
Maryland Mechanic Institute Fssr, Balti-
more, Md.-Gold Medal.
New England Mechanics Fair Concord,
n H.-Gold Medal.
Also, Twenty One awards of First Premiums
and Medals, at State and County Fairs.
1860.
Herkimer Co. Agricultural Society. n. Y,
Sept. Is, 1SG9.-First Premium, over Thirteen
Competitors and received especial mention
from the judges as being the most perfect Ma
chine ever brought to their notice.
Also, Thirty-Two First Premiums and Di-
plomas, awarded at State and County Fairs, in
Guiding one Silver Pitcher.
1870.
Cincinnati Industrial Exrosition.-A Gold
Medal was awarded to this Machine, and Fifty
Six Premiums and Diplomas at other Fairs
and Exhibitions in most of the principal Cities
and Towns in the United States.
Read the following report of the Committee
on Sewing Machines at the Massachusetts, Me-
chanics Charitable Association Fair:
The American Button-Hole, Overseaming ana
Soaring Machine Combined.-This is a new in
vention which is just working its way into
public favor, and is destined without doubt, to
take front rank among the irst-class Family
machine the ability to do all the various kinds
of plain and fancy sewing done on any first
class machine, and also the working of button
holes and overseaming. Neat in design, well
made, of good material, and requiring but q
few moments to change from Button-Hole
Machine to plain Sewing Machine, and your
Committee deem it well worthy of the highest
premium in the gift of this Association, and
award q Gold Medal.
At the Mechanics Fair, held at Concord, n.
H., the American Button-Hole, Overseaming
and Sewing Machine Combined, received
| Gold Medal as perfect Machine. Read report
of Committee:
This machine, while it possesses all the quail
ifcations of other frst-class Shuttle Family
Sewing Machines, has combined the Over
scanning and Button-Hole making, which must
make it stand foremost among Family Sewing
Machines, not only for its combination, but
for its simplicity, and rapidity with which it
can be changed from one kind of work to an
other. The committee were much pleased with
the fine finish, workmanship, and rapidity
with which this pioneer of a machine did its
work. and the committee take great pleasure
in awarding to it the highest premium, as
perfect Family Sewing Machine, a Gold Medal.
REED & BR0YLES,
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
ANDERSON COUNTY.
I'M THE pRORATE COURT.

To W. B. Long and wife, Elizabeth Jane Long,
William l.: Cook and wife, Mary Ann Cook,
BENJAMIN Smith, Williamson Smith, William
P. late and wife, Nancy o. Ttate.-Notiee
in Partition.
WoU are hereby required to appear at the
I Court Of Probate, to be holden at Ander-
day of August, 1872, to shew cause, If any you
can, why the Real Estate of Jane Smith, decd
situate in said County, on waters of Beaver
Creek, bounding w. n. Mcdonald, c. 8. Mat,
tison and others, and containing, one hundred
and forty three acres should not be partitioned,
allotting to the said petitioners and defendants
the one-tenth part thereof in fee, in equal por-
tions to the said petitioners and defendants.
Given under my hand and seal, this 10th day
of July, 1872. o
Jndpe of Probate.
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For Clerk Of Court.

es- The friends of THOMAS w. RUSSELL
respectfully nominate him as candidate for
Clerk of the Court for Anderson County at the
next election.
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s. NJ. PEGG.

Anderson Male High School.
FUyHE Exercises of the Anderson Male High
School will be resumed AUGUST 18th
w. J. LIGON,
Principal
July 25, 1872 8
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Fresh Turnip Seed.

EreSn IuFn1p S0eu.
WHITE Flat Dutch, Red Top. White Globe,
w White Norfolk, Yellow Aberdeen, yell
low Stone, Buist's Improved Ruta Baga, Amer
-0''-' BENSON & SHARPE.
July 1S, 1872
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1860.

Herkimer Co. Agricultural Society. \. Y,
Sept. IS, 1SG9.-First Premium, over Thirteen
Competitors, and received especial mention
from the judges as being the most perfect Ma
chine ever brought to their notice.
Also Thirty-Two First Premiums and Di-
plomas awarded at State and County Fairs, in
Guiding one Silver Pitcher.
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1870.

Cincinnati Industrial Exposition.-A Gold
Medal was awarded to this Machine, and Fifty
Six Premiums and Diplomas at other Fairs
and Exhibitions in most of the principal Cities
and Towns in the United States.
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Read the following report of the COMMITTEES
on Sewing Machines at the Massachusetts, Me-
chanics' Charitable Association Fair:
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Solicitor.
~ We, the undersigned, citizens Of Bolton
and neighborhood, beg leave to nominate MAJ
JOHN B. MOORE, of Anderson, s. C., as
suitable candidate for the Office of Solicitor OF
the Eighth Judicial Circuit at the ensuing cleo
ton. x,orrps
ag- The friends of J. S. MURRAY, ESQ.,,
of Anderson, s. c., nominate him as candl-
date for the Office of Solicitor of the Eighth
Judicial Circuit at the next election.
@ We are authorized to announce JAM Els
BRINE, ESQ.,, of Greenville, as candidate
for Solicitor of the Eighth Circuit at the next
election.
me-. We are authorized to announce VIM. II.
PERRY. ESQ.,, as candidate for reelection as
Solicitor of the Eighth Judicial Circuit
For Probate Judge.
es. The friends Of WILLIAM 8. BROWN,
ESQ. nominate him as suitable candidate for
Probate Judge of Anderson County at the next
election. ur,,r ropnn
rs. We are authorized to announce A. o.
NORRIS, ESQ.,, as! a candidate for reelection
as Probate Judge of Anderson County al the
ensuing election. \
va We are authorized to announce the
name of Col. THOS. J. PICKENS as candi-
date for the Office of Probate Judgefor Ander-
son County at the next election.
aa> We are authorized to announce MAI.
w, w. HUMPHREYS as candidate for the
Office of Judge of Probate for Anderson Coun-
ty at the next election.
ns- We are authorized to announce
GEORGE w. HAMMOND, Esq, as candi-
date for Judge Of Probate at the ensuing elec-
ton.
For Clerk Of Court.
no Weare authorized to announce ELIJAH
WEBB, ESQ.,, as a candidate for Clerk OF the
Court for Anderson County at the next elec-
ton.
rnm We are authorized to announce CAPT.
JOHN w. DANIELS as a candidate for re-
election as Clerk of the Court for Anderson
County.
ss- The friends of THOMAS w. RUSSELL
respectfully nominate him as candidate for
Clerk of the Court for Anderson County at the
next election.
Na- We are authorized to announce J. j
ACKER, ESQ.,, as candidate for Clerk OF the
Court for Anderson County at the next election.
azs- We are authorized to announce j. G.
WHITFIELD, ESQ.,, as candidate for Clerk
of the Court for Anderson County at the next
election.
For Sheriff.
-Nss- We are authorized to announce VIM.
McGUKIN as candidate for reelection as
Sheriff of Anderson County.
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DRoPOsALs FOB STATIONERY.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE, April Is, 1874,
sealed Proposals for furnishing Stationery for the
year ending June 9; 1873, will be received at this
Department until SeTH DAY OF MAY, lS2, at IL
Blsn. forms for bidding will be furnished upon
The BIDS viii be considered and accepted or re-
proposal, 90 Tar as accepted by the Secretary Of
etate: and the bond accom- panying the same, shall
constitute the contract between the government
ana tne bidder OF bidders, and no further contract
The articles contracted for must be furnished
from time 70 time during the year in quantities pur
suant 70 orders from the Department. The entire
2nsnnties o. each article will, however, b called
or firm mailing il, and Be accompanied By q bond,
with slaciert sureties; In sum equal % nfty per
United etstes ofiiosr Of the district n which the
sureties reside or do business, on form to be fur
nished By the DeDert1ept conditioned for furnish:
under Il, and the lsrformance Of the contract
All deliveries win be subject to inspection By an
expert detailed for the purpose By the Secretary Of
deemed sucient cause 70 aanu the contract, q the
option Of the Secretary Deliveries must be free Of
charge at the Department. Of state, WsshinSton.
Al, The failure e comply with aay one order under
State operate - forfeiture Of the entire penalty
Of the bond, or the Secretary Of State may direct
the purchase, In open market, Of such QUANTITIES OF
ney S 1u Is e :SpSy the de de-
eontrsctors 1fty per oentum Of the price which it
shall be found necessary to Day for such articles
Proposals. unaccompanied By q satisfactory bond
ed only TO established manufacturers Of dealers
fropesaI: to be addressed to the unasrs.sd, and
marked Proposals for s'i Hsl2mfiEroN FISH,
ap1s-eo4v Secretary Of State.
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DIED..

Nc DOUGALL. Died sud fenly last evening, at
fhe Columbia Hotel, GEORGE McD0CGALL, aged
p year.- Mr.. McDOugsll was one of the early piO
IseIs q tslfOrnia, and was q brother of the late
Gov. McDOGgall. Of California, and Of Admiral
1icpOugsIl, L. D. N.
Friends Of the family, and also his California
friends are requested to meet az the Columbia Hotel
81 O'Clock this evening.
egsd Il years.
His funeral will take place from Wesley Chapel
10 morrow ats o'cl- OK m The friends of the de-
ceased and the members Of Wesley Chapel Sabbath
school, With which Frank had been connected for O
number Of years, are invited to attend.
WILSON. On Wednesday, the 18th, JAMES
BAY NAkD. infant Of Robert B. and Addie L.
" llsOn, aged months and 10 days.
FureraI will take place at o. m. Thursday, 10Th,
fL0m 525 9Th street. between q and II streets.
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SALE OF COPPER SCALE.
NAVY DxPARrxRy1

NAVY DEPARrxHNr,
bwsax " Ceasf,saios asd Repair, Nay ., lS3S
On FRfpnb s oneFsd for sale g public auction.
= nissa ststes nay Yard. washinston, about
Se,s to nm 10000 pounds Of copper scals IN
IL can be examined 81 any time prsviousts the DAY
A. sn, epon sppncation 70 the CommAndant ct the
mp PIE OF similar scale have shown 81 per cent
One half Of the purchase nspev mn.t n. S.,os,,.,
A. ne time OF sale and twelve days will be ali o%ed
- renaoNe the scale from the Yard ofheea,s. 49,
oeP0sat VII be forfeited to the eoyernmsnt 'he
81 PAP mens to be made In esxsrnnas,, t..s
lard. removed frrm the
ny92Awyw
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I United STATES NaRsHAL's SALE.

In virtue Of q writ Of Fieri Facias, issued from
niet OF Columbia, and 70 me directed, win sell at
public :.ls, for cash in froHt e the Court house
Of Nay, lS3, IT - O'Clock m. all defendants risht
title claim and interest in the Lots Nos los aud loo
the District OF Columbia, together with all and sin
gulsr the Improvement thereon, seized aud levied
be sold to satisfy execution No. 1928 Equity In favor
Of John g. james. use Of o. Nc Leilan, aaainst l.
@. Hine. trustee for Francis A. Young
miQ-dts ALEx'B. SHARP, rs Garpha,, D. @.
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mYl56t
DRoPOsALs FOR FRESH BEEF.

OFFICE OF THE A. G. s., FORT wHrppLE, D
May Is, lSy2
Sealed Proposals in duplicate will be received at
THIS once untll IL O'Clock JUNE 18th lS72 for
furnishing Fresh Beef required by the Subsistence
department for the troops at this station and also
Tor such choice cuts OF Fresh Meats as may be re-
Quired by the officers and their families during ii
i6l months, commencing July !, lS1.
Information as 70 conditions, quality Of beef, pay
ments, &C., can be obtained By application 70
GEORGES. CHIMES,
ml36t LIST Lieut. I'd u 3, Art'y. A. G.. 3.
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DROPOSALS FOB FUEL.

DEPOT QUARrERMAsrER's OFFICE,
WARRINGTON, ID. c., May 10, 1879
Sealed Proposals, in duplicate, with copy of this
advertisement attached, will be received from re-
sponsble parties until IL m: JUNE 10, ls2, 10 de-
liver as required at the various Offices and officers
quarters in this city and Georgetown, ID. c.. and at
Fort W nipple, Virginia. about four hundred 400l
cords Of PINE WOOD, kindling and in the stick :
four hundred [4O0l cords of OAK WOOD, both sawed
and split, and in the stick and twenty five hundred
(2-sOOl tons of ANTHRACITE COAL, white ash,
red ash or Lykens valley, OF size may be called
for free from slate dust dirt, and to weigh 224O
pounds TO the ton: and about fifty 800 tons Of Btu
minous LUMP COAL.
Each bid must be accompanied by a written guar
sntes signed 10y the bidder or bidders, and a compe-
tent surety, certified TO be such by some officer er
other person known to the Quartermaster's Depart
ment, 70 the effect that in the event of the
ance OF such bid at any time within ten (l0D DAYS
after the opening of bids, the necessary contract
Will be entered into and that In said party or
parties Offering shall fail to enter into contract as
aforesaid, he OF they guarantee TO make good the
difference between his or their offer and the next
lowest bid.
The lowest aggregate bid will be entertained
Proposals will be marked 4" Proposals for Fuel -
and addressed to the undersigned. Bidders are in
yited to be present at the opening.
Form of proposal and full information furnished
on application at this office.
WILLIAM MYERS,
myl56t Depot Quartermaster.
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IS.b SO Sa
BOARD or PusLrc woRrs, d
WasHrxarox- M.yfa ,S-s

Sealed Prolosals win Be received BY the u sdsr-
signed until M0kpA1 NOON, 1th instant, for the
dsnsbure Road, consisting Of grading, grsveiinx
Plans and specifications may be seen at this ofos.
Bidder may bid for each class Of improvements sr
The Board reserves the right to reject any or eli
bids.
Proposals should be addressed 20 the Vice Pre~i-
dent OF the Board, and Endorsed Proposals Tor In
proving Bladensburg R2ad
ml4st Vice pr~<iS.rt