The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-02-22

the to he faithfully Observed and the coutrac-
shall furnish him and his clerks suitable office and
desk the place of manufacture for the
ton of the business of his agency without cost to the
United States.
The contractor his employ ees aud agents shall con-
form such regulations the Department may from
time to time adopt for the security of the Government
REPORTS
The contractor will be required to report weekly un-
der OATH the number of cards manufactured, Finished
unfinished and spoiled (Ii;e upmler issued during tie
week and the number available hlr issue: all spoiled
cards to be destroyed by the in presence
of the agent of the Department.
BLANKS
In addition. the contlae will be required to fur
nish labels and direct tie for each package
corance with the daily lists furnished by the agent of
the Department: together with all other blanks requr-
ed TO be incosed with the cards: also all blanks for
daily. weekly. monthly and quarterly returns relating
to the number of cards furnished and stock on hand or
in process of manufacture.
CONTRACT NQr AssIGNABLE
The contract can not in any case be lawfully trans
ferred or assigned.
RESERVATIONS
The Postmaster General the right to reject
any and all bids if in his Judgment the interests of the
Government require it, also the right to annul the con-
tract it, in his opinion. there shall he failure at any
time to perform faithfully any of its stipulaoEs or in
of wilfnl attempt to impose upon tr sample
nished to the bidder by the Department.
pAYMFNTS
Payments for cards actually issued and delivered will
be made quarterly. after proper exannai ton and adj
justment Of accounts.
D-AGREEMENT-BONDS.
within ten DAYS after the contract has been awarded
the successful bidder shall enter into agreement in
writing. with the Postmaster General faithfully OBJ
and keep the terms. conditions and requirements
set forth in this advertisement according To their true
intent and meaning. and shall make, execute and de-
liver. subject to the approval and acceptance of the
Postmaster General, bonds, with good and sufficient
suretics in the of hundred thousand dollars
l00D0) forfeiture, for the faithful performance
Of said agreement contract, according to the prov
sions and subject to the liabilities of the
ton of act of Congress. entitled An e.alizng
and making appropriations for snch necessary objects
usually included in the general appropriation
bills without authority of law and TO fix and provide for
certain incidental expenses of the Depa 'tments and
offices Of the Government and fnr other purposes'-
United States Statutes At la'ge, volume 5. page 526
approved August &c 1872, which act provides that in
the contractor shall fail to comply with the terms
of his contract he and his suretes shall be liable for tho
forfeiture specified in such contract quidatei dam
ages to be sued for in the name o. the United States i'll
any court having jurisdiction thereof
If the contractor TO whom the first award may be
made should fail to enter into and give
factory bonds, herein provided then the award may
be annued and the contract let to the next lowest
responsible bidder and until the required agree
men and bonds executed: and such next lowest bid
der shall be required TO fulfill every stipulation
braced herein, if he the original parry whom
the contract awarded.
The agreement will al-o provide that if at any time
during tho continuance of the contract the suretes
shall die, become irresponsible for the entire penalty
Of the bond the Postmaster General shall have the right
to require bond, with additional and sufficient
suretcs, which the contractor shall furnish to the
acceptance Of the Postmaster General within days
after notice and in default thereof the may be
annued
EXTENSION.
Should the interest Of the Government require this
may be extended beyond the time named not
exceeding three months, hy order of the Postmaster
General, and the contract prices and all conditions
herein SGT or shall govern in such extended contract
SPECIMENS AND FORMS OF BID.
Specimens of the printed card and cardboard, with
tho water-mark which is not yet completely to-
gether with blank forms for bids, may be had app
cation to the Third Assistant Postmaster General.
GUARANTEE-rRdpoSALS.
No proposals Will Lo considered unless accompanied
by satisfactory guarantee signed by at least two
sponsihie parties.
thousand cards, including everything required to lie
done furnished forth in this advertisement and
all proposals must he made upon the blank forms fur
nshed by the Department, securely enyeoped and seal
ed marked Proposals for Postal Cards. and addressed
to the Third Assistant Postmaster General Washington
d. C.
JOHN A. J. CRESWELL,
Jan Is lS15-5w Postmaster General.