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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09
BOND.
DIRECTIONS.

~ Insert the names of the principals and
sureties in full in the body Of the bond; also the
date. The signatures to the bond should be wit
messed, and the certificate on the inside should be
signed by justice Of the peace, adding his Off
eial title or If signed by notary public, he should
affix his seal.
-, Of -, in the State of -, principal,
State -, as suroties, are held and firmly
bound unto the United States Of America in the
Of the United States to be paid to the said United
States Of America or its duly appointed or au-
thoriZed officer or officers; 10 the payment Of
which, well and truly to be made and done, we
bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and admins
traitors, Jointly and seVerally, firmly by these
presents.
Sealed with our seals, and dated this day
Of -, 1s7
Whereas, by an act Of Congress approved June
%, 1874, entitled San Act making appropriations
for the service Of the Post Once Department for
the fscai year ending June thirtieth, eighteen
hundred and seventy-hve and for other purposes"
It is provided, that every proposal for carrying
bidder, with sureties approved by postmaster
in pursuance whereof, and in compliance with
the provisions Of said law, this bond is made and
executed, subject to all the terms, conditions and
remedies thereon, in the said act provided and
prescribed, to accompany the sforegoing and an
nexed pr0posal Of the said --.
Now, the esoitiOn of the said obligation is such,
shall, within such time after his bid is accepted
as the Postmaster General has prescribed in said
advertisement Of route No. =, to wit, on or before
the LIST day of June, 1875, enter into a contract
with the United States of America, with good and
sufficient sureties to be approved by the Post
master General, to perform the service proposed
in his said bid, and further shall perform said
service according to his contract then this oblI-
cation shall be void, otherwise to be in full force
and obligation in law.
hands and seals this - day Of, 1877.
-, IL.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09
OuR NEW EsrARL.IsHMENr.

" With enlarged premises, improved machinery,
the best talent t9 be had In the country IN Iaetf
every facility for doing the best work at low prices,
we would respectfully inform our friends and the
public that pre-eminent may have been our repu-
tation IN the past, our motto IS EXCELSIOR In
Dyelng and Cleaning Ladies' Dresses, Shawls,
saegues, Ties, Ribbons, &C., Sc, Gents Goats,
Pants and Vests.
At home to everybody from q. m. until sunset.
SATURDAYS from a. m. TO $50 p. m, AZ the old
stand established 1881 the most complete In the
country. Everybody come and see Is.
w. IT. WHEATLEY,
ell s9Jeferson street, GEORGETOWN, d. @.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09
DIED.

BANES.- G, LOT BANEs, in the sixty
sixth year of his age.
Funeral viii take place at his late residence. No.
90 Second street north, asst, on Sunday morning,
at O'Clock. Friends Of the family Invited to
attend.
CONOVFR.-OctOber 81, at his residence in Phil
adelphia, MATTHIAS C. CONOVER, formerly of this
city, in the ifty-ffth year of his age.
KlNNAH4S. - November Z, after a long and
painful Illness, PETER KINNAHAN, in the sixty
second year Of his age, a native Of County Tough,
Ireland, and a resident Of this city for the last
twenty five years.
His funeral will take place this AIonday) morn
ing. at O'Clock, from st. Matthew'S church, when
Requiem Mass will be celebrated. The friends and
acquaintanoes Of the family respectfully invited
TO attend.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09

NoTR.-when the above oath is taken before
justice Of the peace or any other officer not using
q seal, except a Judge Of United States court,
the certificate of the clerk Of a court Of record
must be added, under his seal Of office. that the
person who administered the oath is duly quail
he'd as such officer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09
CERT1FoATE OF POSTMASTER.

I, the undersigned postmaster at -, State
Of -, after the exercise Of diligence to inform
myself OF the pecuniary ability and responsibility
ofthe principal and HIS snreties In the aforegoing
bond and Of the unincumbered real estate owned
by them, respectively, do hereby approve said
bond and certify that the said sureties are sum
eient-suffieient 70 insure the payment OF double
the entire amount Of said bond; and do further
certify that the said bond was duly signed oy
his sureties. before signing this certificate.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09

Sworn to and subscribed before me,
--, for the - of -, this
- day of -, A. ID. 1877 and in tes- [sEAL. !
timony whereof hereunto subscribe my
name and affx my official seal the day
and year aforesaid.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09

OvERCoATs.-A large variety, from $l2 to SIS.
Overeoats from last year, marked down in many
cases below cost. Boys Overcoats at remarkably
low prices. Light and medium weight OVercoats;
an unusually large assortment.
One price only.
Go. g. HENNINe. No. 40 Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09

OE TIE :. DnSIKI y . ~ o.,od TA;,n s
are Rseparee 70 suPply ~ snoLs hoslee Inins ~
different eOlors; Fountains, Lawn Ornaments.
House and Lawn Steps, and Platforms; houses
fonted; cellar walls and flooring eemented TO ex:
clude dampness; Kitchens and areas eemented and
maze perfectly dry, and sure preventive against
the intrusion Of rats, insects, &C., and all other
work executed for which Portland Cement. II
adapted. Our portland Cement becomes In IeW
days superior to any Of the marbles natural stone
IN common use, and Il an admirable imitation OF
either marble or stone; Is more durable, and M
ereases its crushing resistance with age. It's oeAuS
. unsoe y n, RoBERTs, Manager,
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CONTRACTS TO BE EXECUTED AND FILED IN THE

CONTRACTS TO BE EXECUTED AND FILED IN THE
DEPART MENT BY THE FIRST DAY OF JUNE
Under the provisions Of section 245 Of the act
approved June %, 1874, the Postmaster General
has prescribed the LIST day of June 1875 on or be-
fore which day the contracts Of accepted bidders
must be received at the Department in Washing
ton, executed in due form.
Accepted bidders not complying Nth this regu-
lGfiOn shall be considered as having failed 10
ply Nth their proposals, aud the PoStmasfer GEN
erdl may proceed 10 contract for the Service tVith
other parties, according TO IGIU.
CONTRACTS RECEIVED AT THE DEPARTMENT
AFTER JUNE 1sT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED BY
THE POsTNAsTER GENERAL
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AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.

BY B. H. Warner:
AT o'clock, valuable property, fronting on
North o street, Third street west and New Jer-
sey avenue.
At 4:3O o'clock, a three-stOry brick dwelling on
the east side Of New Jersey avenue, between
North Capitol street and street southeast.
BY ]. T. Wormley:
At 5 O'clOc K, fine Mansard-rOef house, located
upon tive large lots, southeast Of Howard Uni
Versity.
By Duncanson Bros:
At O'Clock, lot on First and N streets north
west Also, building lot on T street, between
Tenth and Eleventh streets northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09

The Postmaster General has no poiUer, under
the lGt1, to release bidders and contractors and
their surefies from their liabilities on the GHegG-
zion Of real or supposed hEistdkes Of any kind in
making proposals. He particularly requests that,
before bidding the fullest inquiry and iHVestigG-
tiOH be made IN regard to the route, distance
rice, trslght Of mails cost Of stock, feed, and all
expenses eriStfHg and likely 10 occur during the
contract term, aud t1ith due confederation of the
consequences imposed by lao on deIiRqusRts.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09

-, clerk Of the -, the same be-
ing court Of record, do certify that --,
whose genuine signature appears to the forego-
ing affidavit, was, at the time Of signing the
and State aforesaid, duly qualified, and that all
his official acts as such are entitled TO full faith
and credit.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set my
hand as clerk, and afixed the seal Of said court,
on this - day Of -, ISL
IL. 81 Clerk.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09

Schedules TO be furnished and posted up in post
Offices. Registers to be returned and reports
made.
Sec. 20. That the Postmaster General shall
furnish to the pOstmasters at the termination of
each route q schedule of the time Of arrival and
departure Of the mail at their offices respectively
to be posted in conspicuous place In the ONCE;
and the Postmaster General shall also give the
postmaster notice Of any change in the arrival
and departure that may be ordered; and he shall
cause to be kept and returned to the Department,
at short and regular intervals, registers showing
the exact times Of the arrivals and departures Of
the mail.
By act of Congress approved April q, 1905, no
member Of Congress can be q contractor, or be
concerned directly or indirectly, in any contract
with the Government; and by the same act It Is
made high misdemeanOr for any offieer OF the
United States to enter, in its behalf, into con-
tract with member of Congress
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FORM OF PROPOSAL, BOND AND GER
TIFICATE.
PROPOSAL.
Dated

Oath required by section 245 Of an act of Congress
approved jane %, 1874, TO be alfred TO each bid
for carrying the mail, and 10 be taken before
an officer qualified to administer oGfhs.
bidder for carrying the
mail on route No. =, from to =, do
swear that have the ability pecuniarily, to full
NIL my obligation as such bidder; that the bid is
made in good faith, and with the intention to
enter into contract and perform the service in
said bid shall be accepted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09
MARRIED.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 5. at
the residence Of the brides parents, by Rev. Mr..
Brandt, LOUIS G. HEITMULLER and Miss EMILY
YEAEOwER. both Of Washington, ID. c.
DYER-VARNELL.-OctOb %, at 81. Aloysius'
church, by Rev. Father Jameson, Mr.. WILLIAM
Washington, d. G,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09

but If member Withdraw from contract II may
be concluded with the other partners.-ODtHiOR Of
the Attorney General, 4, a. A contract with one
who Is elected member Of Congress during its
), 6g7.l
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09
CITY ITEMS.

SAILING faces are always seen in households
where DOOley's Yeast Powder is used. 1t does
not make sour, heavy cookery. Try it and be
happy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09
ADJUSTMENTS &c


E0RD's OPERA HOUSE. N'~''o'
Engagement for One Week OnlyOf
Mr.. John Il. FOOle,
Who will be accompanied By, and have the able as.
Mr.. xEsTLASD, Nj, HERBERT,
Commencing With the Comedy drama ram Of Of Lis
ssOFF THE LINE.,'
70 Be followed BY tn: very amusing a Z; t o
'TCI ON PARLE FRANCAIs.EeN
To conclude with the petite drama Of
1.-THE WEAYERS.r
On " ednesday,.''DEARER THAN LIFE
On Friday, ''UNCLE DICKS DARLING
Poole Matinee Saturday.
Admission at the regular prices. nos
NATIONAL THEATRE.-NEIEsON.
Mr.. ]. G; sAyILLE, Lessee and Manager,
For. positively one week only, the famous shaks-
PereAn actress,
MISS NEILSON
Her first appearance in Washin gton Supported by
the talented young actor,
MIR. J. H. BARNES,
And powerful company Of well-selected artists
Monday. Thursday and SATURDAY. EVsvI
MISS NELSON
wi" In shakspeares Sublime trSEedy OF
ROMEO AND JULIET.
Tuesday Ev'ng%and saturday Matinee,
Kedne Sdny and Friday EVENINGS.
As YOU LIKE 1T.
Miss.NeilsOn as ROSALIND.
Miss Nelson has made Juliet her own.-LORd0R
Times
tits ripe and sustained performance, aseendin.
in the later acts Of the paytO tragic elevation aud
nre that seem less art than experimentation
The word s'genius'' is not to be slightly usec but
no other would fairly describe that union OF INTEL
lect and passion which she last night exhibited
London Post.
Miss Nelson is universally admitted to be tha
only representative Of Juliet on the stage.-LOBdOS
The greatest living representative ofJuliet-Miss
incarnation of the poets toughts.-E. Y. Herald
Her fourth act rises to real grandeur.-N. p
Times.
Her passion in the glorious balcony scene was
WhOle-hearted and deyouriug.-H. y. Tribune,
General admission, IS cents; orchestra stalls,
$50; Orchestra CIRCLE reserved, 81 .; dress circles
reserved, 81; gallery, 25 cents.
branch ticket ONCE, Ninth and streets.
,, MONDAY, November 10, 1874, J. &. EMMETT in
FRITZ nos
WASHINGTON THEATRE COMIQUE,
MONDAY, November 2, Every Night ana Weduesa
day and Saturday Matinees.
Inc only place Of amusement in the city thae
gives double entertainment, Variety and Drama
she Lotta and Maggie Mitchell school, Miss LOUISE
S1LNESIER, who Will appear in the popular Sem
sational Play, In three acts, entitled MP THE
PkETT1 FLOWER in which she assumes hva
Jlgs, Clog Performances, Banjo Delineat ions and
Lightning Change Peculiarities. nO0
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09
scHENcK's PULMoN1o SYRUP, FOR THE CURE

der ask him to get a supply for yourself and
friends. DoOley & Brother, PrOprietOrs, 90 New
street. n. Y.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09
cOm6tnqtionrto prevent bidding prohibited.

Sec. $50. That no contract for carrying the
mail shall be made with any person who has en-
tered, or proposed to enter, into any combination
to prevent the making OF any bid for carrying the
mail, or who has made any agreement, or given or
consideration whatever to induce any other person
not to bid for any such contract and If any person
his contract may be annulled and for the first
offence the person so offending shall be disquali-
fed to contract for carrying the mail for I'VE
disqualified.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09

Deductions may be made, and fines imposed, for
delfnquencieS.
Sec. 266. That the Postmaster General mny
make deductions from the pay OF contractors for
failures to perform service according to contract
and impose fines upon them for other delinquen-
eies. He may deduct the price of the trip in all
cases where the trip is not performed; and not ex-
ceeding three times the price If the failure be oc
easioned by the fault Of the contractor or carrier
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09
Contracts cannot be assigned or transferred.

Sec. al. That no contractor for transporting the
mail within or between the United States and
any foreign country shall assign or transfer his
contract, and all such assignments or transfers
shall be null and void.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09
Witness:

State of---l.
County oC---} SS'
On this day Of, 1877 personally ap-
peared before
sureties in the aforegoing bond, to me known TO
be the persons named in said bond as sureties,
and who have executed the same as SUCH who
being by me duly sworn, depose and say, and
each for himself deposes and says, he has ex-
ecuted the within bond, that his place of resi-
denee is correctly stated therein, that he is the
owner Of real estate worth the sum hereinafter
set against his name over and above all debts
due and owing by him, and all judgments, mort
cages and executions against him, after allow
lag all exemptions Of every character whatever,
the total sum thus assured amounting to 81
dollars.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09

Service 10 be dtCdrded TO the IOlgest bidder Bids
Of Telling contractors may not be considered.
Sec. 249. That all contracts for carrying the
mail shall be in the name Of the United States,
and shall be awarded to the lowest bidder tender
ing sufficient guarantees for faithful performance,
without other reference to the mode of transpor-
tation than may be necessary to provide for the
due celebrity, certainty and security thereof; but
the Postmaster General shall not be bound to
consider the bid Of any person who has willfully
or negligently failed to perform former contract
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such lower bidder and his sursties, and accepted,
and the service entered upon by the contractor to
the satisfaction Of the Postmaster General.
CERTIFIED CHECKS OR DRAFTS TO ACCOMPANY
ALL BIDS EXCEEDING 5000.
Sec. 253. That hereafter all bidders upon every
mail route for the transportation Of the mails
upon the same, where the annual compensation
for the service on such route at the
dollars, shall accompany their bids with
certified check, or draft, payable to the
order Of the Postmaster General, upon some SOL
vent national bank, which check or draft shall
not be less than I'VE per eentum on the amount Of
is made; and in case Of new or modified service,
not less than hve per eentum Of the amount Of
the bond Of the bidder required to accompany his
bid, If the amount Of said bond exceeds i've thou
sand dollars. In case any bidder, on being
awarded any such contract, shall fail to execute
the same with good and sufficient surettes, &C
cordinR to the terms on which such bid was made
and accepted, and enter upon the performance OF
the service to the satisfaction Of the Postmaster
General, such bidder shall, in addition to his
liability on his bond accompanying his bid, for
felt the amount so deposited to the United States
and the same shall forthwith be paid into the
Treasury for the use Of the Post Once Depart
ment; bat IL such contract shall be duly executed
draft or check so deposited, and the checks or
drafts deposited by all other bidders on the same
route, shall be returned to the respective bidders
making such deposits. No proposals for the
the bond required to accompany the same shall
exceed five thousand dollars shall be considered,
unless accompanied with the check or draft herein
required, together with the bond required in the
preceding section: PrOUided, That nothing in this
act shall be construed or intended to affect any
penalties or fOrfeitures which have heretofore
accrued under the provisions of the sections
hereby amended.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09
Failing Contractors quiItu of q nfaasmsanor.

rating Contractors gully Of misdemedHor.
See. 264- That any person or persons bidding
for the transportation iof the mails upon anY
route which may be advertised to be let and re-
ceiVing an award of the contract for such service
who shall Wrongfully refuse or fail to enter into
contract with the Postmaster General in due
form, and perform the service described in his or
their bid or proposal, shall be deemed guilty Of q
mtsdemeanor, and, on conviction thereof be pun
ished by fine not exceeding five thousand dol
lars, and by imprisonment for term not exceed
ing twelve months.
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Bidder. I'D rsIss.ss - 9 eoniraei I, entsrea

Sec. 49, That no bidder for carrying the mails
shall be released from his obligation under MS
BID or proposal, Notwithstanding an award made
to lower bidder, until contract for the desig-
mated service shall have been duly executed by
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09

BY section 10 Of the act Of June 8, 1872, every
person employed in the postal service Is subject
to all the pains, penalties and forfeitures for Vio
latton of the laws relating TO zach service,
whether he has taken the above oath or afirma-
tkrIn not
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09
THE ARTIFICIAL STONE COMPANY

IN CASKS NEW CURRANTS,
III Just received.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09

Sec. 2oo. That compensation for additional SER
vice in carrying the mail shall not be in excess Of
the exact proportion which the original eompen-
satiOn bears TO the original service; and when
any such additional service is ordered, the sum TO
be allowed therefor shall be expressed in the or
der, and entered upon the books of the Depart
ment; and no compensation shall be paid for any
additional regular service rendered before the
Issuing of such order.
Sec. 26l. That no extra allowance shall be made
for any increase of expedition in carrying the
mail unless thereby the employment Of additional
stock and carriers Is made necessary, and in such
case the additional compensation shall bear no
greater proportion to the additional stock and
tOn in the original contract bears to the stock and
carriers necessarily employed in its execution.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09
MAIL ROUTES.
fGoStfn,,cd froIS o nil S6Sc.i
Arrive at White Post by 6pm.
Bond required with BID. 500.

I14s3 From Back Creek Valley, by Rock Enon
Springs and High View, to Yellow
Springs, 10 miles and back, twice week;
Leave Back Greek Valley Monday and
Friday after arrival Of mail from Win
chester-say at $50 m
Arrive at yellow Springs by 2pm
Leave Yellow Springs Monday and Friday
Arrive at Back Creek Valley by SPIN.
Bond required with bid, 500.
1l4S4 From Luray, by Massanutton, to New
Market, IA miles and back, six times
Leave Luray daily, except Sunday, at a.
Arrive at New Market at I'm
Leave New Market daily, except Sunday,
at1pm
Bond required with bid, $500.
1885 From Luray, by Hope Mills, Cedar Point,
Bentonville and Hsmbaugh's, to Front
Royal, Is miles and back, twice q week.
Leave Luray Tuesday and Friday at a m
Arrive at Front Royal BY epm
Leave Front Royal Wednesday and Satur-
day at am
Arrive at Luray by 4pm.
Bond required with bid, 500.
1885 From Luray, by Stony Man, to Marksvine,
IL miles and back, twice week.
Leave Luray Monday and Thursday at
Arrive at MarksviIle by I'm
Leave Marksville Monday and Thursday
Arrive at Luray by5pm.
Bond required with bid, 800.
1887 From Luray, by Alma, East Liberty and
Grove Hill, to Shenandoah Iron Works,
Is miles and back, three times a week.
Leave Luray Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
Arrive at Shenandoah Iron Works by pm
Leave Shenandoah Iron Works Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday at an
Arrive at Luray BY II m.
Bond required with bid, $500.
1l43S From Water Lick to Seven Fountains, L
miles and back, twice week.
Leave Water Lick Tuesday and Saturday
Arrive at Seven Fountains by2pm
Leave Seven Fountains Tuesday and Sat
urday at a m
Arrive at Water Lick by o am.
Bond required with bid, $780,
1889 From Woodstock, by SaumsVille, to Mount
Olive, miles and back, three times
week.
Leave woodstock Monday, Wednesday and
Arrive at Mount Olive by 4pm
Leave Mount Olive Monday, Wednesday
and Friday at a m
Arrive ut Woodstock by 1l.45 a m.
Bond required with bid, 500.
ll44O From Woodstock, by Alonzoville, Van
Buren,, Furnace, Capon Iron Works (W.
VAL Wardensville, Hanging Rock Mills,
Bakers Run and Fabius to Mooreheld,
80 miles and back, three times week to
Wardensyille, 10 miles, and twice week
the residue.
Leave woodstock Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday at 2pm
Arrive at Wardensville by 9 pm.
Leave Wardensville Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday at Jam
Arrive at Woodstock by Il m
Leave WardensYille Monday and Friday at
Tam
Arrive at MOorefeld by5pm
Leave MoOrefeld Tuesday and Saturday at
fam
Arrive at Wardensville by SPIN.
Bond required with bid, $50.
l144l From Edinburgh, by LantZ Mills, Colum-
bia Furnace, Liberty Furnace, Jacobs
Church, and Hamburger to Edenburgh,
equal to 1234 miles and back, twice
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MAIL ROUTES

NNOoOo~N~o~oOoSO~0O0~0S0
such lower bidder and his sureties, and accepted,
and the service entered upon by the contractor to
the satisfaction Of the Postmaster General.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-09

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