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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-09
Observation-Disclosures SCANDAL.
Supreme IndIscretieu Of the Parties In
yslyed.

NntNtus
A New York correspondent Of the Chicago
Tribune says "Thc Beccher-T ilton-B Bowen
scandal Ia something that persons Of proper
mind and good taste would very willingly let
die. Ono would think that those three gen.
tlcmcn would DO very glad TO have II sunk
In eternal oblivion; but, for some mysterious
reason, they seem resolved 10 keep II before
the public, and to obtrudo Ii upon Cvcrybodys
attention.
''For the last eight Or nine months the vile
reports with which the clergyman, editor and
publisher are associated have been rising In
some form or other, and almost always, APP
parontly, at their prompting or lnsttgntion.
Surely no three mon were ever more lndis-
Greet or acted more unwisely. They do not
appear to have apartlcle Of common sense,
and can blame nobody but themselves II
much Of what has been said against them be
believed. They reveal Just enough 10 mako
people suspect the worst. Why do they not
tell all they have 10 tell, or keep their own
COUNSEL Their recent card, II u can be called
such, Is ingeniously calculated TO augment,
instead Of allay, public curiosity. Each one
seemed TO admit that he has been guilty Of
spmc great error or errors; says he Is sorry
I " al, and will not do 10 any more. What
are the crrors1 What Ia he sorry forf These
are the questions the community Is asking,
and which now demand solution. Ihere 10
very llttledoubt that both Bowen and Bcecher,
especially tho latter, have suffered In
the public estimation; aud II Is altogether
owing 10 the inexplicablc course they have
pursued They were held 10 be wholly limo
cent nj first, and would have been TO the last
II they had In any manner preserved consist
cncy. But they have kept their tongues
wagylng, or their pens going, month after
month, until almoc' everybody feels some sort
Of right 10 know what Is nj the bottom OF all
this half-exprcssed mystery. What was o
| mole-hll has really become mountain. do
not believe these men will be allowed to stand
behind their yelled intimations aud contrite
! differences. They arc all, In some sort, public
| characters; for they oil claim to be upright
! and honorable, and occupy the place OF pub
| lie leaders. II Tilton and Bowen have sland'
cred Beecher, let us know wherein they have
slandered him. What proportion Of truth Il
there In the charges made against Beecher
The vile scandal, as II was primarily thought
to be, has grown to be u serious and Import
ant question, aud one II bchooves them TO an
swer. The matter has passed out OF theil
hands. Its no longer private, nor can II II
kept so. The three men arc at the bar Of
public opinion, and the public claims thu
right TO know what thcy have been doing
and how they have dcmeaned themselves II
the doing The whole thing, be II much o.
little, mnst be laid open to the day, and thu
sooner they sec the need Of this tho bett.r J
will be for them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-09

Peerless Chewing Tobacco." Further ION
there IL q show Of hides tanned In very short
time At Schlosscr tannery, (Franklln, Upton
4 Co.s,) and beyond them anothtr case 81
hides exhibited by A. Baer, Westmoroland,
Md. Although the thoroughnoss Of the tan
ming and native excellence Of the skins are
admitted the English tanners manage to give
q greater finish and finer surface TO their
work, but the Americans contend that the
tanning process Is not so genuine and COM
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-09

SAN PAToH, who jumped and died at Cen
esec Falls, had an imltator In q half drunken
man, named George Watson, who, one day
last week, leaped from the bridge over Pas
sale Falls, New Jersey, a distance OF more
than eighty feet into the boiling flood at the
saw tho leap and hurried 10 the spot, expect
ing to see dead body floating on the water,
but 10 their RstonlshuIcnt Watson came up
safely but sober, and hastily clRmberud upon
large square rock below the bridge, where
he sat covering and shiycring with alright
at his own foolhardiness. crowd soon gath.
cred, with every appliance TO extrlcatc him
from his precautions situation. Watson waI
completely exhausted when drawn out by hi.
friends,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-09

home, end q rough hut honest fellow, with a
nst Of Iron but a heart that melted at The
sight OF sorrow In othors, was fated 10 convey
the hoart-ronding Intelligence, and ~ he went
he committed a brief speech 10 memory
Ny poor woman, prepare yoiisclf for the
worst your son" There she was to In
teuupt him with words and looks Of alarm.
He could fancy her anguish. lie spoke his
piece. He said; my poor woman, prepare
yourself for the worst your son, and then
she interrupted him. lie was surprised, but
he had laid out. When he got away from
that house he went TO get dozen stitches In
his scalp, and the tender mother Of the enter
prising boy remarked, as she laid the poker
down, "I1l teach the big fools In that mill TO
steal my poor boys clothing and send him
home ip the condition he was the first time !
saw him. - Pinsbtr1 Leader.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-09

A remarkable story Is told In the London
Record by q clergyman who signs bis name
and vouches for the truth Of what ho says.
II seems that the minister OF certain parish
died year or so ago, appointing as his ex-
ecutors two friends, both Of whom were I'D
mirals In the British navy. Among His ef-
fects was bulky package sealed up carefully
aud indorsed, "Inyiolably sacred; 10 be de-
stroyed." After mature delibcratlOu, the ex-
ecutors decided that, Us faithful trustees Of
what their friend had left behind him, they
could not destroy anything without at least
FIRST knowing what they were destroying. 30
they opened the envelope and found therein
two documents, ono Of which was dispcusa.
ton from the Pope, permitting the deceased
10 retain his position as clergyman Of the
Church OF England, though actually prizes,
Of the Church Of Rome; the other document
contained a list OF clergymen In the same
diocese or Its vicinity who were In possession
Of similar dlspensations, and conseq
to be relied on for sympathy and cO-operai
tlon In case Of necessity. II this statement
was not made by well-known and respect.
able clergyman, 1t would be set down as an
obvious attempt at imposition.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-09

FLsHIoNLBLE LAplEa contemplating visit
10 the seaside should bear In mind that salt
ulr takes all the stiffness out Of dresses, and
ruins "crlmped" hair,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-09

Is ESaLASp, where only bitumlnous coal
Ia burned In open areplaces, they talk OF in
Producing the American stove. A London
yenge may be sweet, but this "a cruel
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-09

A DOT on THE SOUTH SIDE has been max
Ing some trouble. He got caught IN a hy-
wheel, which resulted In the worst commO-
ton that was ever seen In that mill. His pan
falcons were caught by the hy-wheel, and
lust Us II raised him from the floor the pants
couldn't stand II they gave way aud he was
thrown out through the rear window, which
ls always kept open for that purpose. The
boy sklrmished along the bank Of the river,
lodged between the heaps Of clnders, and
darted under warehouses, according 20 vary
Ing circumstances Of whom he met aud where.
lie was seeking his home and kind mother /;
he found them and had cause 10 wish he had
| stuck to the hy-wheel when his fond mother
| got the sole Of her brogan Into active opera
ton. CIho tcene changes to the rolllng-mill, }
| Those old corduroys went tapping around
the hy-wheel and slashing against the tlmbers
OF the mill till thOy attracted tho attention OF
the catcher, who threw up his arms fTanti-
caly for the engineer 10 stop the ma
chinery. When the hOTror-strickcn men
found nothing left Of that boy but a
few strips Of his cordurOys their cour-
age failed them, strong as they were.
They could not convey the news 70 his be-
reayed parents. They notified the coroner,
~ men who know their duty, and would per-
form II. They gazed mouTnfully on the re-
mains, and who can say what awful thoughts
hllea their breasts. They drew lots TO decide
who should carry the news 20 the poor boy :
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-09

down and torcd Marys frOck, made my nose
bleed and Gus said, oh, there's earth
LUNA c use w. I soa AZ, s' a., w snd you
o.sni. onS a.. ana ny Sawn mn nv tho
aI, a'u ~, anu ~ 1871 ~ ~,
.n3 ,ooSnS S ,n W., 10 nv ,nn,Lcr's roon, and nv
,,,n,hos sstai ,,pg ~, 'sh.,oscs ha,o yn,,
hncn doino,r ond IA Stoh Ioydi
yiai o.,s 81, a.. pnssors'
ai,. ., snaIlagho yus ~ NJ hs,,sI,a.
hn. 80, 'g A., w ~ h'.,..,,aa.S,os az
III, we.n ~. u Wy .i NJ, lsi,a's
u,hy a. y IOGs'" a. IA. ,tYon hat' h,iiv
~, vo,,, ~ and ,hsn 7 ,yas a.,f,i sIct and Trc
ioryyot What cIse ""' ""'u' ' ""' w
'''b'' ""A'
SOME NEW YOnK BIIsINRss MKN,
,Rnric,,,, y In a recon, Ictior from New
- ''-.'.','. - 80. ~,
10TH uiScouIses cohcorhinB tno haoi'' anu
work Of some OF the prominent business mon
OF the metropolis: Notwithstanding the
frauds. vaccinations and dishouestlca of mon
onnnor,nh ,s,,L an enanoIaI ,n.,,,n,,on. tho
eV u,S WIN W, nuAl n,,A'a ~
crlnihai neglect OF some prosiuens anu ul-
rcctors OF banks, there Is a long line Of OIL
clals who maintain the old honesty and the
ola Ipdustrv which ,narked Tho bpsinesa Of
g.. ~ - - - ,r,ss
No" ioIN quato, OF century uBo' ,no
sous oil rich and eminent business men ride
down TO the street In tho family coach or
cali. Ilp old man walks down rides In
a., or,,,iI,,,. -, 80.
gu olou'' 'n1ooy' so.uo"u soou' '"oi'.,
stopping 70 breakfast a. Dolmonlcos, remain
on the street couple Of hours, take q coach
ana 60 up town Tor drive on inc road Inc
old man gets down ~ nine taxes nasty
iunch OF crackers and cheese, and works on
WI iour, Nhen ne walks up nome or taxes inc
street cars
Ihe sous OF William b. Astor walk down
regularly every day from tue FRINGE street
once 70 wall street watches can almost DC
SET ny thelr coming. Inc shoddy arlstocracy
are 700 weak 70 walk q mile. Standing on
tue corner OF wall street between nine and
.en, yhe heavy merenan,s, orSkets OF guar
yer OF ccnturys standing, bank presidents,
ana oinelalS VINO nave tame, can DC seen
turning lnto tne street ana going into thcir
ounces Dciofc business begins.
Inc Mammalian oank Is one Of the heaviest
banks OF inc CITY. Mr.. Morrison, the presl-
dent' q scoiehihan and peVout fresoytc'
r,an. ne worked ms way up from BOY IN
.ne once 70 MS nigh position nc turns toc
corner 81 wall street every morning about
nine nc comes on loot and docs not leave
MS position VI INC BANK closes. NO cashier
speculatcs WIN inc FUNDS OF his bank.
| STOUT, OF inc Shoe and Lesther oant'
stanus ~ the heau OF lnnuontlal hnancicrs'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-09

ADARIso THIEF stole valuable oyorcoat
belonging TO Rev. y. Il. Halo, from the Bos-
ton Public Library month or two since.
Becoming '!hard up" for money subsequently,,
the scoundrel placed the garment In charge
Of his 'unclc" as collateral for loan OF
seven dollars, aud there being no present
prospect Of redeernMg II, he very thought
fully informed Mr., Hale OF the fact and II
has been recovered. The letter conveying
that information Is very curious piece oil
composition, and We give II entirei
NEwYoRk cIrY, May q. ls7a
Rsr EisaTd Essrsit Male, 0ld cad Ne
My DEAR SIR; Having Just been released
from Short period Of Confinement, drop
you this TO Inform you II you want that nice
overcoat (sbO.00) which was Professionally
aRbstracted from that noble Edlfcc, the Bos-
on Public Library last Feb'y you can ind II
at tho first "WOodbinery' on Broadway In
that Part OF the club" known as 30. Bos-
ton, where II Is up he Spout" for the trihlng
sum Of S7.00,-Just enough 10 enable me TO
reach my home In "AnleTtca's great Metro
polls" where they wanted me for 8
months, Just got ont Pray for me,
METROPOLITAN,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-09

lby tue Times CorrespOndentl
Tho nrst thing which attracts the eye, right
In front, Is large aud handsome screen
labeled "Kurtz, New York, Photographer, "
Just finished, and displaying number OF
photographs Of eminent Americans, Of great
merit but the multitude will not so much
care to gaze on these striking heads as to
linger before the beautiful faces which are on
the same screen, and constitute a wonderful
attraction. Who those bright, pretty, plquant
creatures arc ! cannot say, but tho country
that possesses them may well be proud OF such
grace, delicacy and expression. On tho right
rear OF this screen, placsd against the walls,
arc batteries Of another kind. Col. Reming-
ton, Smith Wosson, Springfield, have opened
their casos, and the arms OF a now "llion"
arc exposed In meTltorious glitter aud bright
ness, but tho time Is not yet come for a dc.
tailed account Of these contributions to the
art Of killing. Beyond the Springfield stand
there Is an inclpleIt show Of United States
saddles-only two yet unpacked- contln,
uing along the wall 10 our right there Is In the
course Of completion spacious schan platI
for the organs Of Mason 4 Hamlin, New York.
Mr.. steck's appropriation ia not yet Orna-
mented by his pianos, but Mr.. Esty, Of Brat.
tleboro, Vt, has his organs ready, and at the
base Of u showcase containing "The En-
poror violin, Of Gemundcr, New York, !
nearly fell over o box labeled "Rimbal's
National Republican., 1873-01-31
MEDICAL.
ON MARRIAGE,

Physician Of this celebrated Institution discovered
when IN the Great hospitals Of Europe, Wis Eng.
sSsay rssssnt % and sscSai rS%sdy saS % IN hs WSrd
GESSEs rs On scS 4RgfEs S o. THE SYSTEM
q the Kidneys or bladder, Involuntary Discharges,
Rp2SSSS Gf3sE1 % R Sf
piiat9p % the Heart, Trcmblins. pimnera of sight
sEn RsssiGns "a ,hs LSef iI lung, Ss SsomssS s 81
Bowels those ierrible Disorders arislng from soli
oSs isia % Ssir ysii@s ,saa ham he sSns q SS
sirens " the Mariners q ulysses, Dlshllns thelr
sss ss 10Th Body and
especially who have become the victims Of Solitary
Vice thai dreadful and destrnctiye habit which an
s nm ao. saRs sSS SaS
intellect Who might gtherwise have entranced listen
wslsS . sSs,asy the living iSrs' may cal with fai
at s' 81 md d SSa
| heas OF tho Back aud Limbs, Palms In the Head
don of The nsar DsspcIsis % Ssryous T irrita5litS
DeTanyement o. The Digestive Functions, Genera
MESf iYST6s tsSTfai slsciS S"i on the mind ar
much g be dreaded LoqF Of Memory, Confusion o
lon % society. selfdstrast LoVc d so tGGS, lin
di'y' &c. ART some 4 th1 tIi iylls XII tErodno0a
ms IssTS PRyS w5asRo. sR hss PS %
TiiSs rSTSTs 5fa 6s
any O'hII ACKNOWLEDGMENT 81 SSfHE THE ISfAsss PEss
within the last twenty years, and the numerous in
ton. Witnesssd By The TePrsseaGatves q he Pre-.
and many others, notices Of which have Apptare
s a. sna S " hsnSr sna h sn
cient guarantee to the afflicted
once, I south Frederick street, Baitimor,
! noy2 MARYLAND.
National Republican., 1873-01-31
PROPOSALS.
pRoPosALs.FoR ARMY SUPPLIES.
III
OFFICE PuRcHAsINu DEPoT,,
ANn GnMNIaaAnY nF AnhaIaIENiIE. :

OFYIcE PuRcHAsISu DEPor,,
AND CoMaIss,Rr 9I suhsisTEscE,
thls ofise until Q ,oeiocs m, sATGRDHY, fs6:
United states army. the following snbsistsnee
Ssss S To sas Dc ayerfd ahs ns Nam .Ger tiS
10 bbls best, quality moss OF, prime meaa pork,
stated IN the bid.
OT rom good d sound s fili % wheat. 1'' '''"1'
10 bushels 10 pounds 70 the busheD prime navy
or medium beans, In barrels.
io,oog pounds prime Rio coffee, in sacks .,,,.. =,
'oOO sGSs stSsars PESC w. n i sarfes "A' IN P"Ay 10
aco gallons pure cider, or whisky vinegar, in bar
least one iron hoop Al The ends, The vinegar
be o. such strength as 70 fegIire q grsHinIss sIs
I,OOO pounds best quality star candies -, in boxes
DbSrrelssSit
Es sTSHRa 81 % & y
ten rounds each sImPets q the pepper in the
packed ia cad' lles, ihe plugs 70 weisha POUND
or half pound each. Samples u nahuiac.
made will be required.
1900 POUNDS bestquAlity susAreured hams brand
aOOO pounds 6esi'gupllty suIHreured canvAssed bH'
Hams aud breakfast bacon to be packed In ticrccs
containing about 30 pounds. - ..,....
Samples OF Hour Deans, conee, sugar. NlntIufi
candles and salt will be required.
SAMPLES to be in boxes OF bottles.
The Hour to be inspected by duly authorized in
HIertors
Tho barrels containing -four, beans, sugar aud
salt to be we'll cOopered, with head lined.
The cost Of the packages 10 be included In TIM
price ot the arcles, aud each package TO be marksd
with the contents, name OF person furnishing thu
article and date Of purchase
Proposals for different articles must be on sela
| rate sheets OF paper.
Proposals will be considered for the delivery OF
portion of the stores at the subsistence gtoreoiiHc
Newport barracks, Kentucky.
The stores to be weighed by q city weisher, II re
quired
The undersigned reserves the right tg reject AM
| to the Government.
| ITouOsas To I've lndOrned Proposals for Subspt
| ence STORES" and addressed To the undersigned
Blank forms fer proposals can be prOcIred on Apli
eation 10 this Office. 4. ], HAtNkSt
| Jausa Major and c. g.
National Republican., 1873-01-31
THE MARKETS.
FINANCIAL.

conner " Tsan aRd drs,ts. WashiH0toH.
THURHpAY, January %, ls7a.
United States 6s, 1851 Coupon llpA; United Statas
SAYS, "a, Coupon, llbA. United States b0s.
"a, Coupon. ilbs; United states ssps, IS, ooup,on
ll64; United stAies kGs. new 20. Coupon, llbi
unlled states Ssgs, v, copqPon. ilsl.: United ts
G9apon URitSd siSIes fiys Per cents. .at. llS
silver, o. Pacific MAI, ish: Adams Enprfss ";
press, 10; United States Express, y; New fork
central aud Hudson Railroad, lOlSi Erie hailroad.
55,s; Erie Railroad. preferred, 1pS; Harlem, lOf.
Michigan Central fO9; Lake Shore and Mich
road, W; Illinois Central railroad. iiss clsve
land and plttsburH Railroad, gi Northwest
EaiirOSd. aS NoIi6Tcsi RAilrSad pTefeTTSd "a
dilwssEss and 50 Paui Radissa. NJ; Alysa
srn Rallroad, y; DslSwSrg. LASk.wanpS and and
Mes'eIR ,ssS n.iESad, hdEosa ~ ahn6SI AND g. Josepi
Railroad, "; chicago and Alton Railroad. us
ONO aud MiasLssippi certificates, tssi Columbus
chicago and IndishlpOlls, Central kallroad. aoi
sizes, new sly Yifginih, .lhe.' h' % %SonsSl bond bond
tSt; Central Paeihe bonds. In; Union racine flrs
BOndB, b
0Old, ll3aA.
National Republican., 1873-01-31
pRoPOsALsFoR ARMY TRANSPORTATION
OPFIcE CuIEF QuARrERMAsrRR,
fonT LEAvERwuRrH, KANSAS,

orI%E ESsT GTEE SI&sSsnIS 2s1RIEnSiSsEEs; SIEs;,
Sealed proposals viii be received i ihs othce
% portation SSY " @itaTy ny Indian ana sup
snS;pI SsS; aaS ths S aRs Ar
From such points M kansas lsSias aASsS
anS m Rs Osa an% and %
STSnde ~ p5f I'm as q, aSs
Of the Military Department Of ths Mi.s0pri To- 70 any
State o. HAnsas, and Territories of Colorado, New
MSN s5s at Sa@P State q fs.a snS
dian Terrt6ry as lie north Of the Red river and
mediate med points ON the route 70 the
posts and places A5oyemep,oned E the prSpcsais for
toned 70 be made separately. ..,.,--,,,,.,
pounds psf % QUE % SSndfsd % % tcO miles, * IhcS they
will transport The stores in each month Of the year,
Coniractors may De required e transport supplies
10 and from points Ieas3nARie disliAn&ee ~ ne not eh:
routes and bidders are requested 70 specify IN
ProppsaS the rate Il which such tisnspertationI
separately from rates Tor service within regular
The weight 10 be transported will not exceed in the
aggregate twenty million t0.g00ool pounds
each proposal must be accompanied by bond In the
sum u ten thousand dollars tsiO,ooQ) executed In
tied as fully responr6ie by i Judge Or clerk Of a
United states District CouriJ guaranteeing that
NH S Se SeeeSsd snS sSsrsa Sc With S5d and
snihcsnt security In accordance with the terms OF
this advertisement -.
The entire route must be bid for bids will not be
entertained for PORTIONS only Of the route.
The right to reject any and all bids that may b'
offered In reserved.
The contractor must he in readiness for service b,
the nrrt lsD day Of April, lsIa, aud must have
/, place Of bualneas or agency At which he may u
communicated with roadilG At the starting points
I | the route,
! blank forms showing the conditions Of the con
tract 70 be entered into must accompany and be
part Of the prOpOaala These blanks, aud blanks 10
proposals, can be had application to this uiiic
and the QuastermAster's at st. Louis, Mo-, and SAINT
: fe, NJ NJ.
Moreover, no bill will be entertained, under an,
circumstances, unless the bidder Ia present In pei
SON. or by duly uthorlzed agent or attorney at III
opening OF the bids, and Is then aud there prepare
show that he T. fully able 70 carry out the cohtrac
Proposals should be indorsed, Proposals for Arm
Transportation on Route No. ." aud addressed
q ny order, 9i the Chief QuartermAster MiltAT
STEWART VAN YLIET,
J. | Assistant QuartermAster General, Breyet MAlC
General United States Army, Chief QuArternlAsl,
Department Missouri. Janis
National Republican., 1873-01-31
DRoPosALs FOR FENCES,
oTrIcE CHIEF QuARTEnMAsrEn,l

OFFICE CHmF QUARTEnMAgrEh,l
DEPARTMENT or TIM Gully, /
NEw ORLEASs, La, December D., ls7a
Sealed proposals In trillicate, with cory OF tins
advertisement attached, will be rrceiysd at this
office uutil twelve O'Clock IN, FRIDAY February
ISIS, for the erection around each OF the nhtnhh
cemeteries at Alexandria, Baton Rouge and Fort
Hudson, Louisiana, Of wall Of stone with cuninH!
! or brick, or an Iron tence and At eAch luuSe Oi
stone or brick; Aso for three Iron gates for each O
| the above named cemeteries,
Bids may be for the whole wOrk OF all tile cetnote
/ riea, or for . single cemetery.
The bonds rtluired for uie faithful performance
OF the contracts will bo In amount twenty per cent
| Of the whole amount Qf each contract.
| Proposals To be addressed to the undersigned
| and Endorsed "PropOaals for erecting lodges lO
! walls or iron fences around oemeteries.D
WILLIAM II. HUGHES,
| ,.a lihlef Duartermaater.
National Republican., 1873-01-31
CONGRESS-.
YESTERDAYS PROCEEDINGS.

J. n. Stewart, the Recaicitrant Witness
ut the Bur Of the House - Stewards
spcech-IIo Refuses to Testify, and Is
Consigned to the Custody or the SER
acaut-at-Arms - Miscellaneous Dusl-
ness.
National Republican., 1873-01-31
Observation-Disclosures ANsPoRTATIoN
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT or DAKoTA,)
OFIIoE OmIEf QuAhrEnMAaTkh,

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMESr or DAKoTA,l
OFTICK CnIEF QuARrEnMARTEh,
St. PAUL, MINIS, December "a, lbll,
Sealed proposals will be received az this office until
Y o'clock M on the l?h day q February lsis, for
the transportation Of Military Supplies on Route No,
and Route In Montana, during the year cOmmenC-
ing April !, 1873 and ending March 81, 1874.
The contractor may be required to transport sup
plies 10 and from pOintA reasonable distance, not
exceeding l9O miles outside the limits OF the regular
routes and bidders are requested 70 specify IN their
proposals. the rate at which such transportation,
should u be required, will be performed to be stated
separately from rates for service within regular
limits OF route,
each route, and will be accompanied by h bond In
the sum Of 5000 Ained by two or more rSsponsiblC
parties, guaranteeing that in case C6ntract II
awarded to the bidder, he will execute same and dy,
good aud sufficient bonds for its ftllhllment,
Copy Of contract and blank form Of proposal caI
be had on application TO the officers of the Quarter
masters Department at Chicago, Ill St. Louis, Mo
| Fort Leayenworth, Kan; Omaha, Neb Ogden
utah Territory; Fort shaw, NJ, T., or at this Office
A copy OF the form of contract aud Of this adycr
| .usemtnt will be attag bed to each proposal.
Proposals will be endorsed on the wrapper PRO
| p0sais for Army Transportation on RnVlb -"
| By command Ut Lieutenant General Sheridan.
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