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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-30
MAIL ROUTES.
STATES MAIL.
MARYLAND.


PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
n WASHINGTON, December l, 1874.
nee ofthis Department until three O'Clock, p. m,
OF march l. 1875, Ito be decided by March ~, Tor
July /, ISIS, to June 80 1879, on the following
routes in the State Of Maryland and by the sched-
ule Of departures and arrivals herein specified,
s097 From Laurel, by Waters Store IN. o. and
Wallis Gross IN. o. to Clarksville, u miles
and back, six times a week.
Leave Laurel daily, except Sunday, at a.
Arrive at GAINESVILLE by I'm;
Leave ClsrksTille daily, except Sunday, at
Arrive at Laurel by4p.
Bond required with bid, $500.
E69S From Gardenville In. o. to Baltimore, ~
miles and back, three times week.
Leave Gardenville Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday at Ia. m;
Arrive at Baltimore by $50 a. m;
Leave Baltimore Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday at $50 a. m;
Arrive at Gardenville by II q. m.
a Bond required with bid, 500.
1899 From SeIlman, by BsalIsviIIe, to Pooles-
willie, miles and back, six times week.
Leave Sellman daily, except Sunday, at 9 a.
Arrive at POOlesville by 1890 a. m;
Leave POOlesville daily, except Sunday, at
Arrive at SeIlmau by3p.m.
Bond required with bid, 1900.
500 From, Berlin to synepuxent, miles and
back, once a week
Leave Berlin Saturday at a. m;
Arrive at SynepuXent by $50 a. m;
Leave Synepuxent Saturday at 10 a. m;
Arrive at Berlin by ll:3O a. m.
Bond required with bid, 800.
37Ol From NewtCwn to, New. Church, tva.,)s
miles and back, three times q week.
Leave NewtoTn Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday at 9 a. m:
Arrive at New Church by l1:3O a. m.
Leave New Church Tuesday Thursday and
Saturday at 1890 D. m;
Arrive at NewtoWn by D. m
Bond required with bid, $500.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-30

RY b. N. WARNER,
ID Real Estate Broker and Auctioneer,
Federal Buildings, corner Seventh and SIS. N. W,
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE TRACT
II ~ WAsHfSGr0N, DfsTRICT Of Co
By virtue of a deed of trust to Daniel L. Eaton
ana myself dated June Z, A. D. ISL, duly recorded
for Washington county, in the District Of Column
Iw sell at public auction in front 1.-THE premises
on WEDNESDAY, January %, lS75, at O'Clock p
Ing in the District Of Columbia, and described as
follows, to wit: Toms Last Shift - bounded as
sSGSg the ea % Ge Tas aS Of
called 'Clown's Course on the west side of Rock
pere6es: thence south % degrees West 100 peTchas
thence south Is degrees east ~ Perchesi thence
degrees west M perches thence south SIX degrees
perches: thence south s. degrees east ii perches;
thence with straight line to the place Of begin
Also. the following piece or parcel OF land called
',Barn2by,m beginning for the same at 2 stone At
tract Of land called Clowns Course, - and run
trae ofaSG Sed To9 st or 20
Toms Last Shift thence with the first line Of the
perches; thence north 94 degrees east 2if perches
TO the fifth line Of Clowns COurse;'' thence with
nE rood a pere eSSe % Of aa
Also, piece Of land 60 feet wide -unning the
shft'' for private public road, the whole con-
tanning two hundred acres. more OF less A portion
remainder well timbered and watered.
Terms: 8, 900, with interest at 10 per cent. per
annum from December IS is7S to day Of sale, and
penses Of sale in cash. and the balance at six ana
twelve months, for which the notes Of the puT-
chaser, bearing interest from the day Of sale, and
secured by a deed OF trust on the property sold,
will be taken. deposit of 800 will be required OF
the purchaser at the time O.ale and all Conveyance
ing at the expense Of the purchaser.
If the terms of sale are not complied with In seven
days tie ,Ss hs zig S Efs the
chaser after i've days advertisement:
GEORGE W. STICkNEY,
Surviving Trustee.
j. T. COLDWELL,
de16-WFM&ds Salesman.
THE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED UNTIL
FRIDAY, January 9, lS55 san . hour and place.
ja1s-TuThs&ds [Critlcl Surviving Trustee.
RETHE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED, ON
account OF the weather, until FRIDAY, February
GEORGE W. STICKNEY,
Surviving Trustee.
j. T. COLDWELL,
ia3O-STuTh&ds Salesman.
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MAIL ROUTES

NJNJO~-O-O-N-N-OD@(
bid has been accepted shall tail to enter into con-
tract for the transportation Of themals according
70 DIS proposal Or having entered into contract,
snail fall to commence the performance Of the
service stipulated in his or their contract as
therein provided, the Postmaster General shall
proceed to contract with the next lowest bid
( der for the same service, who will enter into
contract for the performance thereof, unless the
Postmaster General shall consider such bid too
high, in which case he shall readTertise such
service. And If any bidder whose bid has been
accepted, and who has entered into contract to
perform the service according to his proposal,
and in pursuance of his contract has entered
upon the performance Of the service to the salts
faction OF the Postmaster General, shall subse-
quently fail or refuse to perform the service &C
cOrdinR to his contract, the Postmaster General
shall proceed to contract with the next lowest
bidder for such service, under the advertisement
thereof, (unless the Postmaster General shall
consider such bid too high who will enter into
contract and give bond, with sureties, to be ap-
proved by the Postmaster General, for the faith
with the same terms and conditions thereto an
neXed as were stated and contained in the bond
which accompanied his bid; but in case each and
every Of the next lowest bidders for such service
whose respective bids are not considered too high
by the Postmaster General shall refuse to enter
the faithful performance Of his contract, the
Postmaster General shall Immediately advertise
for proposals to perform the service on said route
whenever an accepted bidder shall fail to enter
into contract, or a contractor on any mail route
shall fail or refuse to perform the service on said
route according to his contract or when new
or when from any other cause there shall not be q
contractor legally bound or required to perform
such service, the Postmaster General may make
temporary contract for carrying the mail on
such route, without advertisement, for such Pc
nod as may be necessary, not in any case exceed
ing six months, until the service shall have COM
meneed under contract made according to law:
Prouided, however, That the Postmaster General
shall not employ temporary service on any route
at higher price than that paid to the contractor
who shall have performed the service during the
last preceding regular contract term. And in all
cases of regular contracts hereafter made, the
contract may in the discretion of the Postmaster
General, be continued in force beyond its express
terms for period not exceeding six months, IN
til a new contract with the same, or other con-
tractors, shall be made by the Postmaster Gen
eral,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-30
SECTIONS OF THE ACT OF CONGRESS
ITO REVISE, CONSOLIDATE AND
AMEND THE STATUTES RELATING
TO THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
APPRONED JUNE S. 1872

The POSTMASTER GENERAL requests that bid
ders, guarantors, sureties and all persons con-
cerned, or intending to be concerned in mail con-
tracts will carefully read and critically examine
the abstract Of laws here presented, and also the
forms and instructions at the end Of this adver-
tisement, in order that bids may be made and
liabilities assumed understandingly, and that all
Interpretations or cause of complaint hereafter
may be avoided.
PosTMAsTERs are required to make themselves
familiar with these laws and instructions that
they may be able to inform and direct others.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-30

On this day of -Is7 personally
appeared before me and -
-, 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 himselfdeposes and says, he has exc
cuted the within bond, that his place Of residence
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, mortgages, and exc
cutions against him, after allowing all exemptions
of every character whatever, the total sum thus
assured amounting to ($-)--do dollars.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-30
Future Days.
DAWNBROKER's SALE.

u * CLEAhYs
ID Auctioneers and Real Estate Brokers,
Southwest corner of Pennsylvania avenue and EleV
enth street, Star Office Building.
EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AT
AUCTION.
ON TUESDAY MORNING. February 2, 1875,
commencing at 10 O'Clock, at the residence of a
gentleman declining housekeeping. No. 100 G
street, Ungle Placed between First and Second
streets, Capitol Hill, we shall sell the following
furniture, VIZ:
Walnut Parlor Furniture in red reps.
Walnut Marble-top Table.
Superior Window HanRings.
One Elegant Black Walnut Book Case.
Black Walnut Writing Desk.
Superior Walnut Marble-top Chamber Suites.
Brussels and Ingram Carpets.
Mattresses. Feather Beds and Pillows.
Servants Furniture
Refrigerator and Tin Safe.
Dining-room Furniture.
China and Glassware.
Heating Stoves.
Kitchen Requisites. &C.
Terms cash. LATIMER CLEAR0.
iau2S-5t AuctiOne"rS.
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cOSERAeEs TO BE EXECUTED AND PILED IN THE

CONTRACTS TO BE EXECUTED AND PILED IN THE
DEPARTMENT BY THE PIRsT 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
before which day the contracts Of accepted bid
ders must be received ut the Department in
Washington, executed In due form.
Accept ed bidders not complying with this reg
ulatiCn shall be considered as having failed to
comply with their proposals. and the Postm ster
General may proceed TO contract for the service
with other parties, according TO law.
CONTRACTS RECEIVED AT THE DEPARTMENT
AFTER JUNE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED By THE
POSTMASTER GENERAL.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-30

The Post, this afternoon, in Its financial article
says: In the money market call loans srs still at
2G3 per cent, and prime mercantile 485. Gov
eminent bonds continue strong, and where prices
are changed they are higher than yesterday.
State bonds were strong for MissOUris and
Tennessees, which are sold at A. against 49, last
sale; South Carolina skies, new, January and
July, sold at q against IS last sale; North Caro-
lima skies, special taxes, thrd-elass, sold at 3<.
Gold opened at 1l33s, ruled during the hrst few
minutes at 113l4Q1l35s, but declined before IL
O'Clock to 1131E and has since sold at 1l31S8ll3{-
On gold loans the rates have been TO per
cent. for carrying, and "hst,n the opening rate
having been per cent. Foreign exchange is
lower, leading drawers this afternoon having re-
duced their nominal rates to 4sT and 1914. The
rates for business are 1851 94s614 and 4S99 4s9.
In the stock market the volume Of business has
been small, and fluctuations within narrow limits.
Prices are now generally at the highest Of the
day.
Our latest dispatches from New York indicate
quite q change in the state Of affairs, which, per-
haps, augurs an improvement in commercial mat
tiers. Money in fair demand, and easy at 2821Es
exchange dull at 4s7; gold weaker at 1249l3;
rates for carrying, 2, 8, % and per cent; Gov
ernments strong and active.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-30

NEW YORK, Jan. %, p. m.-The net receipts at
all United States ports were 119, 032; same week
last year. 100 20l; total to date 54 136; to same
date last year, 254e, los. Exports for the week,
IO2 lgs; same week last year 90 $685. total to date
3i3 o26; to same date last year, 13S3, 800. Stock
at all United States ports 81 426; same time last
same time last year, l54T42. Stock at Liverpool,
100000; same time last year, o3S, 900. Stock Of
American ahoat for Great Britain, 81 900; same
time last year, 3O2 900.
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B1DDERs NOT RELEASED UNTIL A CONTRACT is

ENTERED INTO AND SERVICE BEGUN.
Sec. 252. That no bidder for carrying the mails
shall be released from his obligation under HIS
bid or proposal, notwithstanding an award made
to lower bidder, until contract for the desig-
mated service shall have been duly executed by
such lower bidder and his sUreties, and accepted,
and the service entered upon by the contractor to
the satisfaction OF the Postmaster General.
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FORM OF PROPOSAL BOND, AND GER
TIFICATE.

The undersigned --, whose post otfic
address is -, county Of, State Of -,
IRON July !, 1875, 70 June 30, ls7-, on roIte No.
-, between - and -, State OF -,
under the advertisement Of the Postmaster Gen.
eral, dated December /, 1874, with celebrity and
security" for the annual sum OF - dollars;
and II this proposal is accepted he will enter into
contract, with suretles 70 be approved by the
Postmaster General, within the time prescribed
in said advertisement.
This proposal is made with full knowledge OF
the distance Of the route, the weight OF the mail
TO be carried and all other particulars In refer.
snce TO the route and service; and, also, after
careful examination Of the laws and instructions
attached TO advertisement Of mail service.
not.1 F{idder
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- s.
OF --, lST
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Commercial, 1.


The business establishments of the city pre-
seemed in pathetic harmony with the deserted
streets and the dark, misty weather. There Is
very little activity In any, and positive Stagna-
tiOn in some branches Of trade. The retail trade
is always dull at the last third Of the month.
Prices are pretty much unchanged since our
last report. In the dry goods line prices are 4
little frmer, and will no doubt advance at the 1St
Of the month.
Groceries are unchanged since last report.
Grain is dull, except Oats; Corn is lower at 81
to S5c.
Hay and Straw lower. Hay, sl492l; Straw,
sl0616.
Bran higher, at S2282I.
Pork still declining.
Butter still falling, at lS82Ic.
Eggs unchanged.
Poultry improving.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 29.-COtton quiet and easier;
low middlings, l43S9l+4s. Flour dull and I'M
changed. Wheat quiet and steady; Pennsylvania
red, sl.1661.1s; others unchanged. Corn dull;
Southern white, T69S0c.; Southern yellow, no
SOc.: Western mixed, Ts1Ic. Oats dull; Southern,
66G6sc.; Western white, 66667c.; do. Western
mixed, 64e. Rye dull and unchanged. Hay IN
changed. Provisions dull and heavy; nothing
doing in round lots. Pork nominal, Sl95080.
Bulk meats; shoulders, e49Tc.; clear rib sides,
5000; Iobbing lots Hg17c, higher. Bacon;
sugar-cured, 1f6l417c. Lard, ISl48lHIc. for
steam and refined. Butter quiet ana UNCHANGED
Petroleum nominal; crude, 6Ag8Se. Co1ee
strong; the scarcity OF stock restricts business;
lsI162O1Ee. Whisky dull and nominal, CSC.
NEW YORK, Jan. 29.-Flour dull and IN
changed. Wheat quiet and unchanged. Corn
quiet and unchanged.
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DYE. II. WARMER

81 For the convenience of persons desiring to
attend the sale conveyances will leave the office of
the auctionesr at 8 O'Clock p. m. on that day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-30

Oath required by section 245 Of an act Of Congress
approved June %, 1874, TO be affiXed to each
bid fer carrying the mail, and to be taken be-
fore an officer qualified 70 administer oaths.
mail on route No. -, from - To-, do
swear that have the ability pecuniarIly, to full
I'LL 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
case said bid shall be accepted.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
- for the-of- -, this -
day of -, A. u. ls7 and in testi- [sEAL.l
mcuy whereof hereunte subscribe my
name and afiX my official seal the day and year
aforesaid. -.
of the peace or any other officer not using seal
except judge Of United states court the eertlh-
under his seal Of office, that the person WIN admin
istered the cath is duly qualified as such oficer.
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FosTNAsTERs, CLEEKs, ETC, CANNOT BE CON


Sec. -. That no postmaster, assistant post
master, or clerk employed in any post office, shall
be contractor concerned in a contract for car
Sying the mail.
Persons in the employ Of the Post Office De.
partment Including pOstmasters) cannot become
Interested in mail contract, nor act as agent of
contractors or bidders.
Sec. II. That no person employed in the Post
Once Department shall become interested in any
contract for carrying the mail, or act as agent,
with or without compensation, for any contractor
or person offering to become a contractor in any
business before the Department; and any person
so offending shall be immediately dismissed from
Office, and shall be liable to pay so much money
as would have been realized from said contract,
to be recovered in action Of debt for the use OF
the Post Once Department.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-30

The Postmaster General has no power, under
the law, to release bidders and contractors and
their sureties from their liabilities the allega
ton Of real or supposed mistakes Of any kind in
making proposals, He particularly requests
that, before Bidding, the fullest inquiry and in.
vestigation be made in regard to the route, dis.
lance, service, weight Of mails, cost OF stock,
feed, and all expenses existing and likely to
occur during the contract term, and with due
consideration Of the consequences imposed by
law on delinquents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-30

MEANOR.
Sec 254. That any person or persons bidding
for the transportation of the mails upon any route
which may be advertised to be let, and receiving
an award Of the contract for such service, who
shall wrongfully refuse or fail TO enter into con-
tract with the Postmaster General in due form,
and perform the service described in his or their
bid or proposal, shall be deemed guilty Of mis-
ished by a fEe not exceeding hve thousand dol
lars, and by Imprisonment for a term not exceed
ing twelve months.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-30

GENUINE GOSHEN BUTTER.
ONE TON CHOICE, IN HALF FIRKINs, RE-
CEIVED DECEMBER Il, 1874.
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SERVICE TO BE AWARDED TO THE LOWEST BIDDER
bids OF FAILING CONTRACTORS MAY NOT BE
rONsIDRRED.

TIED.
Sec $50. That no contract for carrying the mail
shall lie made with any person who has entered,
or proposed to enter, into any combination TO pre-
vent the making OF any bid for carrying the mail,
or who has made any agreement, or given or per-
formed. or promised to give or perform, any con
eideration whatever 70 induce any other person
moi 10 bid for any such contract; and If any per-
son SO offending Is q contractor for carrying the
mail his contract may be annulled; and for the
frst offence the person so offending shall be diS-
qualified to contract for carrying the mail for i've
years, and for the second offence shall be forever
disqualified.
FAILING BIDDERS AND CONTRACTORS - CON-
TRACTS MAY BE EXTENDED, AND TEMPORARY
CONTRACTS MADE
Sec. 25L. That after any regular bidder whose
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1875-01-06
The Beauty Of Truth.

How often is stigma east upon
Christianity for its countcrtelts; as
well may you cast away good bank
notes berause there are some counter
feits of them Yes, and not only un-
fair, butiooked ut thoughtfully after
all, unconscious compliment to Chris
tIanIty: for the stigma implies that
these men are not embodiments OF the
glorious creed they profess. We
turn from the false copies to the fair
and divine Original; how refreshing
and stimulating to study his character
who came to bear witness to tie truth.
and in whose mouth there is no guile,
Beautiful words these-no guile
nothing even susceptible of mistake,
or design to conceal. How clearly he
declares, when speaking of the rest of
heaven, If it were not so | would O.!
told you implying that truth would
have obligated him even to correct
their anticipatlons. if false, as we'll as
to unfold the revelation of eternal
life Think of him in the busy scenes
of the market and the Temple, sitting
at the Pharisee's banquet, and eating
at the publican table, yet ever and
always revealing hidden hypocrisy
and interpreting the sincere sigh for
forgiveness and peace. True in what
he said; true in what he threatened;
true in what he promised; true in
what he corrected; true in what he
revealed
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1875-01-06

ing opposed to the genius of the
American system, and one that could
never be m:lde live question In this
country. The speaker also presented
! numerous quotations against the pru-
dence OF such law, Ginning that II
was dead letter wherever 1t existed
and would prove so in Indiana
A lively debate ensued and an at
tempt was made TO pass series of
resolutions in favor OF compulsory
law; but though the feeling OF the
| meeting was evidently against the pa
per, the resolutions were referred TO
the standing committee for revision
4 plan was presented and adopted
/ for the erection OF a monument To the
late Superintendent Hopkins. Each
teacher is to be allowed to contribute
81, but no more; and county superin
! tendents are made agents for the col
lection oe funds, and forwarding them
to the State Board of Education.
which body is empowered to expend
them for such memorial rs il may
think best. Professors Brown and
Bell, o. this city, and Benford, OF
Hancock, are made the general COM
| mittee.
The college and high school sections
of the association were permitted to
disband, and to unite with the general
association.
The State Teachers Association
elected the following officers: Presi-
dent. George p. Brown, indianapolis:
Secretary, James A Young, Hills
boro; Treasurer. Mrs. Lizzie Ryers,
Terrc Haute; III. :. McMae. of Mum
Gle. was elected Chairman of the Ex-
ecutive Committee.
\ lengthy series of resolutions was
adopted, the most important being an
Endorsement of the County Superin-
tendent system, favoring a compulsory
educational law, as IT is the duty of
! the State TO provide every child an
opportunity for an education; for a
general Board of Regents for The
State University, the Normal School,
and the Purdue Agricultural College.
The Legislature is asked for an APP
preparation to finish the State Normal
| School. and the ordinary thanks are
returned to everybody, particularly
President Angel, for his address up
| on the study of literature.
The death of Superintendent Hop
kins is deeply deplored, and his virtue
commended to the teachers of the
State.
The Superintendent of the Depart
ment elected G II Butler, of Law
renceburg President, and James
@ Brien. Of Laportc Secretary.
The Executive Committee Will fix
the time and place of the next meet
/ ing