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National Republican., 1875-05-26
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Federal Buildings, corner Seventh and T SITS NV.
CHANCERY SALE OF IMPROVED PROPERTY
ON MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE. BETWEEN
FOURTH AND FIFTH STREETS NORTH

By virtue of a decree of the Supreme Court of the
District Of Columbis, passed in cause No. 3JO6,
Slade and others vs.. Slade and others, will sell
in front of the premises, on FRIDAY, the 4th day
Of June, $50, At $3.50 O'Clock m, the west half Of
lot 50, in square No. 5E, Improved by brick house
containing tn rooms, water and gas.
Terms or sale: One third cash, and the balance in
six, twelve and eighteen months, with eight per
cent. interest per annum, the purchaser tOgiVe his
satisfaction of the trustee. lien will be retained
on the property until final payment is made. A de-
pOst of SIGO will be reuuired the time OfBa.e If
tae terms Of sale are not compiled with in six days
the property will be resold at the risk and of
the purchaser All cOnYeyancing at the cost Of the
purchaser, Z. 8. DAVIS, Trustee.
my25-d +, d, CLEARl, Salesman.
National Republican., 1875-05-26

PY Z. ]. SWEET,
ID Real Estate Agent and Auctloneer,
5II Seventh Street, opp. United States Post once.
TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO TWO-sTORY
FRAME HOUSES ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF TWELFTH AND q STREETS
NORTHWEST, AT AUCTION.
BY virtue OF deed of trust dated April q, 1872,
and duly recorded in Liber No. 619, folio Al, one
OF the land records for Washington county District
OF Columbia, and At the request Of the parties
secured thereby, will sell In front Of the prem
ises, at public auction. on FRIDAY, June 4, 1875,
at oclock d. M, the DllsWing g-described real es-
tate, situate In d. to wit: The south
thirtv two (52) feet OF square north OF square
bered two hundred and seventy-elght (Z78,) begin
ming for the at the southeastern corner said
square at the Intersection OF North Q street and
Twelfth street west, and running thence north
thiriy-two (S2) feet on the line Of said Twelfth
street thence west toN ermont thence south
westerly on the line OF said avenue to I'D street.
and then east on the line Of said Street hfty six
(56 feet to the point Of beginning improved by two
(2) two story Frame Buildings.
Terms: One thousand two hundred dollars and
interest at 10 per cent. from October q, 1874, and
eHpgnss OF sale in cash, and the balance at six and
de post Of 800 will be required ofthe purchaser
day Of sale. All conveyanclng at cost OF purchaser.
If terms of sale are not complied with IN seven
days, the trustees reserve the right to resell the
property at the risk and cost of the defauting
chaser, after hve days advertisement in sOms one
or more newspapers in Washington, d. q.
BRAINARD II. WARNER, Z 1rrn..oo,
GEORGE W. STICKNEY.
my1q- W FMAds +. j. SWEET, Auct,
National Republican., 1875-05-26
DRCPOSALS FOR RATIONS.

HEADQUARTERS U. S. MARINE UoRPs,
QAUATERMAsTER's OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, April -, 1875.
Sealed proposals will be received at this Office
until II o'clock m Of SATURDAY, the 5th day
Of June next, for furnishing Rations TO the United
States Marines at one or more Of the following
PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire.
CHARLESTOWN. Massachusetts,.
BROOKLYN, New York.
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania.
WASHINGTON CITY, District Of Columbia.
GOSPURT, near Norfolk, Virginia.
PENSACOLA, Florida
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland.
MARE ISLAND, California.
Each ration to consist Of twelve ounces Of Pork
or Bacon, or one pound and four ounces Of Salt or
Fresh Beef; eighteen ounces Of soft Bread or
Flour, or twelve ounces Of Hard Bread, or one
pound and four ounces Of Corn Meal; and to every
one hundred rstions fifteen pounds Of Beans Or
Peas, or ten pounds Of Rice or Aominy, ten pounds
Of Green Coffee, or eight pounds Roasted for
roasted and grOundl Coffee, or one pound and
eight ounces Of Tea; fifteen pounds " Sugar; four
quarts Of Vinegar; one pound and four ounces Of
Adamantine or Star Candles; four pounds Of
Soap; three pounds and twelve ounces Of Salt
The ratfons are to Be delivered upon the order
OF the commanding oficer Of each station the
Fresh Beef either in bulk or by the single ration,
OF good quality, with an equal Proportion OF mind
excluded; the Pork, No. /, Prime Mess Pork; the
Flour known as the extra superhne In the market
Of the place where the station is located: the
or its equivalent, and the Beans, Vinegar, Gan
dies, Soap, Salt, &C., TO be Of good quality.
All SUBJECT to inspection.
A guarantees, signed by two persons, whose re-
spOnsibility must be certified by United States
district judge, district attorney collector must
accompany ea ch proposal.
No PROPOSAL will be considered unless accompa-
MED by such guarantee. Blank forms Of propo-
sal can be obtained upon application at any Of the
marine stations.
Newspapers authorised to publish the above
will send the paper containing the first insertion
to this office for examination.
Proposals to be Endorsed proposals for Ra-
ITEMS" and addressed to the undersigned.
WILLIAM B. SLACK
Maior and Ouartermaster u s. Marine Corns
National Republican., 1875-05-26
THE BIRDS ARE SINGING.
Grar1nE L. OonainE

And Mr.. CURRY says now is the time 10 paint up.
'Tis good taste as well as economy to paint fre-
quently Beautiful Irish Green and other colors in
great variety. Shop, No. sos Fourteenth street
northwest, ap29-lm
National Republican., 1875-05-26
DAwNBROKER'S SALE.

On THURSDAY, May q, at 1872 Penn 5ylyani ,
avenue. commencing At 7:aO o'clock D. m,, we will
offer st auction all OF the forfeited unredeemed
pledges Of II. X: Fulton to date and continue said
and TUESDAY, ,hJune j, at the same hour aud same
place. Sale Of clothing, piano, &C., on TUES.
DAY, June !, at 10 O'Clock q. IN.
II, X. FULTON, PawnbroSer.
my25-Tt VIM. SMITH 4 CO., AuctiOneers.
National Republican., 1875-05-26
PROVISIONS.

|~~'~D|,(S - = = = = ~
CRNTRE MARKET STALLS,
SSs, sSs;: SSs: $50,
NORTHERN LIBERTH MARKET,
Stalls Nos. 2O6 and 2OS,
JOHN X. KELLEY,
Butcher and dealer in choice meats invites the at
tention Of the public to his choice stock Of meats
consisting OF beef, lamb, mutton and veal. He
offers nothing but the best In his line, and guaran
tees satlsfactfon Marketing delivered 70 all parts
of the city free Of charge. ta&-n
National Republican., 1875-05-26
PROPOSALS
y IG1TICF TMPF6TEMENT OF CAPE lffIGI FEAR RiTER

L
UNION BANK BUILDING
BATTING ORE, Nd, May p, 1875.
Proposals for continuing the construction Of the
Jetty or deheetor, extending from Federal Point,
cetved at this office until noon of June q. 1875,
and opened Immediately thereafter. Blank
forms, specifications, &C., can be had on applIca-
tion at this ONCE. VIM. p. URAIqHILLL
my22-6t Major of Engineers.
National Republican., 1875-05-26
DROPOSALS FOR DREDGING.

UIerk HOUSE OF heprel
my7-TB4w&mySl
National Republican., 1875-05-26
Future DAYS.
DYE. H. WARNER,
- Real Estate Broker and Auctioneer,
Federal Buildings, corner Seventh and sts N, W,

DY b. H. WARNER,
ID Real Estate Broker and Auctioneer,
Federal Buildings, corner Seventh and sts NV.
TRUSTEES SALE OF A NEAT TwO-STORY
AND BASEMENT BROWN FRONT BRICK
HOUSE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF N STREET,
BETWEEN TWELFTH AND THlRTEENTH
STREETS NORTHWEST, IN ONE OF THE
MOST DESIRABLE LOCATIONS IN WASH
BY virtue of q deed of trust to me- dated June 13
1871, and duly recorded in nber G6 folio 4S2, of
the land records Of Washington coHnty, ID. o., aud
at the written request Of the party secured. will
sell, at public auction, to the highest bid Ter, in
front Of the premises, on FRIDAY, June 4, 1875 at
O'Clock p. m, the following described real es-
tate in Washin gtOn city: The west quarter or one
fourth of lot numbered eleven, in square two hun
dred and eiRhty-one, according to the original
survey Of said CITY, fronting sew enteen and seven
eighths feet on N street north, and running back
the same width one hundred and twenty feet to an
alley thirty feet Wide, together with the improve
ments thereon.
Terms Of sale: One third cash, and the bal ance in
six, twelve and eighteen months, bearing ten per
cent. interest to be secured by deed OF trust and
insurance upon the property. One hundred dol
lars down on day Of sale. All conveyancing at
the expense of the purchaser. In case the terms
of sale are not compiled with in seven days, the
trustees reserves the right to resell the property
at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser
after 1--WE days advertisement.
j. T. COLDWELL, Salesman.
National Republican., 1875-05-26
PROPOSALS FOR DREDGING.

U. 8. ENGINEER,s OFFICE
No. 3S CHCRCH STREET, )
MOBILE, ALA, May Z, 1875. y
Sealed Proposals, in duplicate, for dredging
16, 900 cubic yards, more or less through the bar
at the mouth OF the harbor of Cedar Keys, and in
the channel between the bar and Cedar Keys
Fla will be received at this office until IL o'clock
m, SATURDAY, June &c, 1875, and opened i'm
mediatelY thereafter.
guarantee will be required, that within ten
days after notification of the award Of the con-
tract, contract shall be entered into.
Printed blank forms Of proposals and guarantee,
specifications, Instructions to bidders and any de-
sired information can be had on application 10
this.Oflce. A. N. DAMRELII
my2+6t Capt Engineers, U. S. a.
National Republican., 1875-05-26
DY WASH. b. WILLIAMS, Auct,r,
ID (Suceessor to Green q Williams, Auctioneers
IO0I Tenth and ar

DY WASH. b. WILLIAMS, Auct'F.
y tsTeeessoE to Green Williams, lila Aqetioneers,)
.CHANCERY SALE OF VALUBLE REAL, Es-
THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, IN THE
NORTHWEST PART OF SAID CITY, HERE
BY virtue of decree OF the Supreme Court of the
District of ColT mbia, in Equity No. 2764, of
George W. LinVllle ct al vs.. William ID. G. Muir
dock ct al, we will sell on MONDAY, the 7th day
of June A. d. 1875, At O'Clock p. m, in front OF
each premises hereinafter mentioned, at public
auction at the cost and risk Of the defaultng pur-
city Of Washington, to wit: Lots numberedI, {, l. Z,
s, g. TO- IL and p in square No. %, according to the
fronting on Twentieth street, north street and
Immediately amer the above sale we will sell lots
division OF square No. l51, said lots fronting on
north street and Boundary street.
And Immediately M after We viii sell lot d, In
b, c, d and L Of MorrisOn's subdivision OF said
square ISs said lot D being on Nineteenth street
The above real estate, in part, Is improved by
good, substantial frame dwellings, containing
eYen to eight rooms each.
the purchs money cash, and the bal4nce thereof
in SIX, twelve and eighteen months from day of
paid, the purchaser or purchasers to give their
prOmissory notes. with sureties to the Satisfaction
Of the receivers. No deed given until purchase
will be required on each piece of property sold
when the same Is struck of. If terms of sale be
complied with in ten days from day Of sale the re:
cost of the defaultiug purchaser or purchasers.
All conveyancing az cost of purchaser or pur-
WILLIAM F. MATTINGLY,
PHiLlh A. DARSEILLE,
WILLIAM d MlhLET Raea,va-s
WASH. B. WILLIAMS,
my24-d&ds lStArl Aucti0neer.
National Republican., 1875-05-26
PROPOSALS.
FOR STATIONERY.
- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, }

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, I
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May -, $50. &
proposals for furnishing such articles oil Sia-
tionery as may be required for this Department
hsca year June 80 1876, will be received until II
O'Clock h., JUNE 5, 1875.
Each proposal must be signed by the individual
or firm making 1t, and be accompanied by salts
factory guarantee that the bidder will execute a
contract, with good and sufficient bonds, IL his
bid is accepted for any or all articles No bid
will be considered without such guarantee.
All articles are stipulated to be Of the very
best quality. Samples will be required in all
cases. Each sample to be marked with the name
Of the bidder and the price. One price ouly will
be considered in connection with any one item on
the schedule. Bids made out In any other way
will be rejected as informal
Bond, with approved security, will be required
of the party to whom the contract or any part of
IT may be awarded.
In failure 10 furnish any article within a
reasonable time after being ordered the right is
reserved Of purchasing in open market, or Of de-
claring the contract forfeited, and II q greater
price than the contract price is paid for such
articles the difference will be ch8r9 ed to the
tractor. Bids will be considered on each item
separately. Schedules containing blank forms
for bidding, together with items and estimated
quantities OF articles needed, and full informa-
tion, in accordance with this advertisement,
will be furnished on application.
Contracts will only be awarded to established
manufacturers Of or dealers in the article.
The Attorney General reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids that may be offered.
Proposals must be addressed to the Attorney
General and indorsed proposals for Station
cry" EDWARDS PIERREPONT,
my20-ThSTutd Attorney General
National Republican., 1875-05-26
DROPOSALS FOR CHAIN IRON.


NAVY PAY OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, ID. O., May 20, 1875. (
Sealed proposals, to be Endorsed Proposals for
Iron," viii be received at this ofice until Il m.
the INST day of June, 1875 for the below described
Chain Iron, in links, to be delivered free Of ex-
pepse to the Government at the Washington
navy yard, at the contractors risk:
CRUITING.
81, $40 pounds in lbs links, each 5-l6 inches
diameter, l5A inches long.
1854 pounds in ,43e links, each lss inches d!a-
meter, 1914 inches long.
The Iron will be subject to the following test:
The links to be bent double, both cold and hot,
TO have tensile strength Of not less than 81, 900
pounds, and the area Of the fractured section to
be not less than 90 per cent OF the original.
1t will also have TO undergo such other inspeo-
tion as the commandRnt Of the navy yard may
direct, to whom all applications for Information
The IRON must in all respects be satisfactory to
the Inspector at the Washington navy yard,
who win have the right Of peremptery reJec-
tion.
The right is reserved to reject any or all the
offers, If deemed TO the interest Of the Govern
All iron that may be rejected is to be re-.
moved forthwith from the navy yard by the con-
Should the contractor fall to deliver the iron
in such quantities as called for, and within the
stipulated time, the deficiency will be purchased
on his account, and the excess OF price, If any,
The iron is to be delivered during the month
Responsibie security will be required for the
prompt and faithful delivery Of the iron when
Blank FERNS for bids to be had at this ONCE.
q. L. THORNTON, ~
my21 Pay Inspector U. s. Navy.
National Republican., 1875-05-26
PROPOSALS FOR FUEL.

HEADQUARTERS U,s MARINE CORPS
QUARTERA3sTER's OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, April q, 1875.
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
until u O'Clock m. Of THURSDAY, the Sd day Of
June next, for supplying Wood and Coal to the
United States marines at one or more Of the fol-
lowing places during the fiscal year ending SOth
The Wood to be merchantabIe oak, and to be
delivered, piled measured and inspected, at such
points within the limits Of the Marine Barrsck
as may be designated by the commanding marine
officer, free Of expense to the United States.
The coal to be good white ash anthracite coal,
free from dust, and to weigh 2,24O pounds to the
ton, to be inspected by the commanding marine
oficer, and delivered at such points within the
limits Of the marine barracks as may be desig-
mated by him, tree Of expense to the United
upon the monthly or quart erly requsition Of the
commanding otlcer, showing the quantities re-
Quired in accordance with regulations, viz: at
PORTSMOUTH, N. H.
l25 tons of Coal.
IS cords Of Wood.
CHARLESTOWN, MASS.
10 tons Of Coal.
90 cords Of Wood.
BROOKLYN, N. Y.
(Including Assistant Quartermaster's otice.)
200 tons OF Coal.
100 cords Of Wood.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
ITO tons of Coal
200 cords of Wood.
(Including Assistant Quartermaster's Ofice.)
WASHINGTON, D. g.
(Including guard at Naval MagaZlne.)
$50 tons Of Coal.
80 cords Of Wood.
ANNAPOLIS, MD.
50 cords Of Wood.
GOSPORT, VA.
90 tons sf Coal.
sO cords OF Wood.
PENSACOLA, FLA.
80 cords Of Wood.
MARE ISLAND, CAL
100 cords Of Wood.
with the privilege Of increasing the quantity
one thIId.)
The Wood and Coal furnished at Washington
city to be measured, weighed and certified by Il
Government Inspector appointed by the Navy
Department, and the expense attending such in
spection &C, paid by the contractor.
Blank forms Of proposals can be obtained upon
application at any Of the marine posts.
Payments will be made upon the receipt Of ac-
counts duly authenticated by the commanding
OficeTs Of the posts at which the wood or coal has
been delivered. The right is reserved to reject
all bids Considered unreasonable.
guarantee, TO be signed by two responsible
persons whose responsibility must be certified to
by the United State district attorney or United
States collector, must accompany each proposal,
otherwise ii will not be considered.
To be Endorsed proposals for Fuel" and ad-
dressed to the undersigned.
WILLIAM B. SLACK,
Major and Quartermaster United States Marine
Corps. ap23
National Republican., 1875-05-26
DYE. H. WARMER,
ID Real Estate Broker and Auctioneer,
Federal Buildings, corner Seventh and sts' N.W'
TRUSTEES, SALE OF DESIRABLE I'M
PkONED PROPERTY. BEING 10; gig D Ella;


TRTSSTEEEs,p SALE OF REsIRABLEE De- ~ sIsE IN
MARE nASENnE, BETWEEN AND h
Under and BY virtue OF deed Of trusts dated
folio SSS, one of the land records for washington
county, in the District Of Columbia ana BY the
written request OF the party secnEe9 Lnsreoy, we
on MONDAY, May 81, 1875, At 5;SO O'Clock
p. m, all those certain pieces or parcels of
ground, situated and being in the city OF ashlng
pats OF said city parts Of lots numbereu four,
al eight, Is, and nine, Cd In square numbered
seven hundred and nilsen, GIs.1 Beginning for
ntersected BY the N line Of the part Of said lot
numbered nine, q, conveyed to Thomas l.. Hume,
said lot being distant one hundred and eleven
Qnl feet one and fourth us3l inches northeast .
portheasterly with said avenue seventy-two (12l,
feet, more or less TO the centre OF the wall d.
on the north thereof; thence westerly with the
centre Of said wall and the continuation thereof to
intersection, with continuation north Of the
rear or west line OF said lot numbered nine, WD
corner OF said Hume's said part OF lot: thence
east with said Humefs lot TO the place Of begin
ming, together with the improyemsnt; thereon,
Terms OF sale; One third cash; residue In six,
twelve and eighteen months, Win Interest AZ eight
per cent. per anRum from day Of sale. Deferred
property. Two hundred dollars down at time Of
sale. All cOnyeyencing at the cost of purchaser.
Ifthe terms Of sale are not complied with in ten
days from the day OF sale, the trustees reserve the
right to resell the same, after i've days notice
in some newspaper published in the city OF wash
ington, at the risk and cost OF the defulting pur-
chaser -,,,,
CHkRLEs Z. PRENTlss, Trustees
]. 7. C0LDWELL,
my9-ThSTu&ds Salesm'n,
National Republican., 1875-05-26
DY b. HI. WARMER.

DY b. H. WARMER,
ID Peal Estate Broker and Auctioneer,
Federal Buildings, corner Seventh and sts., NV.
TRUSTEES SALE OF A TWo-sToRY BRICK
RESiDENGEs NO. 12SS TENTH STREET
By virtue OF deed Of trust, dated May 10, 1870,
recorded in liber SIG, folio s, one Of the land rec
ords for Washington county, District OF Colum-
bia and at the request in writing Of the party Sc
cured thereby, will sell at public sale, to the
highest bidder, on THURSDAY, May %, 1875, at $50
O'Clock in front OF the premises the following
described real estate, situate in the city Of WASH
ington, in said District, to wit: Part OF lot num-
bered twenty-four (2I Of Dayidson's subdivision
OF square numbered three hundred and forty, (30,
beginning for said part at the southeast corner OF
said lot, thence north fifteen feet eight inches,
thence west ninety-two feet to an alley, thence
south fifteen feet eight inches thence east ninety
two feet to the place Of beginning, together with
the Improvements.
twelve months, bearing interest at ten per cent.
per annum, and secured by deed Of trust on the
premises. A deposit Of 900 required at time OF
sale. All cOnveyancing at purchasers expense.
Terms to be complied with in five days from day OF
sale otherwise the property to be resod At the risk
and c0st of the defAuting purchaser after i've days
notice. THOMAS j. HOBBS, TruStee.
ap2o-TuF&ds
THE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED UNTIL
MONDAY, May 81. 1875. same hour and place.
THOMAS j. HOBBS, Trustee.
my24-MF&ds j. 7. COLDWELL, Salesman.
National Republican., 1875-05-26
DYB b. H. WARNER,
ID Real Estate Broker and Auctioreer,
Federal Buildings, corner Seventh and sts.N.W.
TRUSTEES SALE OF A TwO-sTORY BRICK
BUILDING IN The ALLEY BETWEEN

TRUSTEES SALE OF A TwO-STORY BRICK
BUILDING IN The ALLEY BETWEEN
SIXTH AND SEVENTH STREETS AND G
AND STREETS AT AUCTION.
BY virtue OF deed Of trust, dated June ., AID.
the land records for the District Of Co lumbia and
at the request Of the party secured thereby, will
sell at public auction, in the hlleY on the line of
which the property borders, on MONDAY, May
IL 1875, at O'Clock p. m, all those certain pieces
in the city OF Washington, d. c., and known aud
distinguished As parts of lots numbered sixteen
l6) and seventeen. az, in square numbered four
hundred and hfty-four, (5L described as follows:
sixty-three (6O feet and eleven QD inches, north
OF the southeast corner OF lot numbered seventeen
Ci7,) and running thence west thirty-seven (3)
feet: thence north sixteen (6) feet and one ~ inch;
thence west hfy-siN $50 feet and six C) inches to
the west line OF lot numbered sixteen, C6) and to
thirty (3o) foot alley; thence north with said al
lev and the line OF lot numbered sixteen. (I6)
seventeen u feet; thence east seventeen (I) feet;
thence north three (3) feet; thence east seventy
six 6) feet and six () inches, to the east line Of
foot alley; thence south with the line OF said lot
and alley thirtysix (36) feet and ~ inch to the
place Of beglnning-toSether with the improve
Terms: The amount secured by said deed Of
trust and expenses Of sale In cash. and the balance
at six, twelve and eighteen months from day of
sale, with interest. deposit OF $00 will be re-
uuired Of the purchaser at time of sale. All con-
veyancing at expense Of purchaser. Terms to be
CHARLES T. DAVIS, lT-rs+oss
MICHAEL P. CALLAN, trustees
~ THE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED UN-
til rHURsSRRhkfRL SRkRL Nay So BSTi si9s hour and place.
Mf6HAEI Mf6HAEI F. GALIhN, Trustees.
myI7-d&ds J, 7. COLDWELL, Salesman.
National Republican., 1875-05-26

Our Frankfort dispatches quote United States
$40 bonds Of 1862 at 99
Our London dispatches this evening quote
Kentucky shares az 1s1h.
The amount Of bullion gone into the Bank Of
England on balance to-day is EIlS,OOO.
Our Paris dispatches quote rentes at 81 francs
IS centimes.
The sub-Treasury balances at New York to-day
were: Gold, t54,3Ts, ,422; currency, 445, ,985 gIT.
The Sub-Treasurer paid out 81, 900 on account
of interest, and S123 400 for bonds. Customs rs-
ceipts, S2520 900.