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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09

The hpunhciat results OF the introduction Of
tea and coffee have been sngulary overlooked
or moderated. 1t las beer however, well de-
Rcribed rs leading to the most wonderful
change that ever took place in tue diet of mod
FAINT Loth in a moral and n HltrsicsI MONT n,
view. Thnse beverages have the admirable ad
vantage of aflortlIng stimulus without produc
ing lntoXicRtisn, or any Of its evil conEe
luences. Lovers Of tea and coffee are in fact
rarely drinkers : and hence the use of these
beverages has benefited both manners and NOR
ais. Raynad observes that the use of tea hat
contributed more to tho s0briety Of the Chinese
than the aeverest laws, the most eloquent dis
courses, or the best treateses on morality
Tea is so little drunk in Germany that it act
like medicine when taken by native and per-
sons decline a cup of good Bohea with "No,
thank you | am quite well at present"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09
A Presidential Reception In POlk's
Time.

First came in group of mon, embarrassed,
lsrge-handei, gloveless, who did not know what
to do with themselves then a couple of far
West pioneers, who had evidently scraped up
enough money to bring them to Washington,
and who were in the home spun and homely
garments suited to their fortunes. They were
on broad grim and looked like the stage YAM
KEGS whom we sometimes see in the American
drama. Then came formal, embarrassing peo-
pie, without any salient peculiarly then man
IN IL green-baiZe jacket-one of those repub'i-
cans who love to chow their independence by
being little below tho standard of decency
then a group of glitterinE diplomatists, with
their orders in their button holes then party
of the gay society of the District-beautlfuly
dressed women (according to the standard OF
that day, which was far palmer than ours) and
then four five emoky-smeilus Indians, In
wamputn and warpaint. One, remember hay
ing lost his nose ring Che was very "big chief
indeed, had put pink artificial rosebud in his
nose. the flower on one side and the wire stem
protruding on the other the aboriginal dandy
was evidently much pleased with this adornment
He was rather troublesome, for he insisted or
taking hold of the earrings of tho ladies, and
think Mrs. Knox Walter trembled for her soil.
taires. These savage guests were often at the
White House, and always comported themselves
with dignity, / believe but once one of then
got frightened at something, or perhaps haG
partaken too freely of iire-water before he came
and, starting from the end of the room, he rar
frantically across it and jumped through the
window, scattering glass and sash on every side
After this they were more cautiously admitted
AppLptOn'S Journal
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09
MISCELLANEOUS.
/. ,,.o., worth navlnx Around.

NJ aKnyrs UP IcE-CREAM, TROPICAL FRUITS AND
rLOwxRs, DO, TO ORDER
The Bridgeport Comm Farmer says that city |
possesses 4 wonderful materializing medium.
The story 10 as follows:
ait was only few weeks ago that the person
TO whom we refer became conscious OF MS Pecu-
liar powers, but since the discovery he mas COLI
tinuea to exercise them and they nave rap
idlv developed Thus far the seances have
bsen held In the presence of a small party OF
his scousintancee, in darkeped room which
which, with the exception OF small taole' 10
utterly destitute of furniture. NO peneVer III
ppritual,sm has yet attended these strings, 80
we're unduly prepared to give credehce 70 ,ile
pepuiueness OF the manifestations, ana YET Al OF
the spectators with whom we nave Gonverseu
are convinced that there was no coiiusion or
trickery in the effect produced. One OF the
ramsrt.be feats performed by the spirits 10
tho bringing upon the table . supply OF fresh
tropical flowers. The flowers exhale .
beautiful fragrance, are fresh with dew, ana or
varieties which cannot be procnreo IN tnls
vicinity. The members Of the circle the other
evening were also RECALLED with splendid CT
CARS dropped upon the table by spirit visitors,
and the medium himself WAS refreshed gay
or two ago with plate of ioe-cream furnished
nv the same mysterious agency. The medium
can also materialze the spirits so that they be-
come visible to those in the room. Inc splritt
also play on musical instruments ana write
messages on the wall and table, which 70 tht
ordinary observers are mere herogyphlcs, pn
to the spiritual vision OF the medium are real.
iptelligible. This is only small part OF whs
we arc assured has been accomplished
but it serves to indicate the marvellous char
acter of the whole. We do not pre-
tend to relate the above as facts, or expect that
thew will receive general credeuce, but are per
fectly convinced of the honesty of intention an
good faith OF our information. The medium
!. tailor by occupation, andi it is ssld, could III
accomplish the feats mentioned by slelght
only TWENTY-FIVE years Of age, and
associates and employer say he is perfectly frai
and honest. He was never previously interes
ed in spiritualism, and found out his capabilitl
torietv, and does not intend to give any pub
exhibitions, and says he soon intends to- rel
ouish all intercourse with the spirit world"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09

A flock of one thousand two hundred sheer
were destroyed through strange accident re
Gently near the San Jose mission, California
The flock was passing along the edge of q prec
pice when the leader lost his footing and fel
over the declivity. The rest of tho sheep sup.
posing this was the usual way of business
Jumped one by one after thair leader and were
killed on the rocks below.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09

A Nevada lass having received an offer Of mar
rage from young merchant who had been in
tue neighborhood but short time, replied :;
"Wel, don't know. Girls are scarce and high
about here. What are you worth Z"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09

Stations marked thus have no agents,
rhe regular morning train makes c ose conn cton
at Clayton with trains Oh the Delaware Road both
North ard south.
Passengers to and from Baltimore on morning
trains change cars at Delaware Junction.
Passengers to and from Baltimore on Afternoon
| trains change cars at Wilmington.
| sep29mw Es TAYLOR, Snp rintendent.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09
PAID NEARLY
$4,000!
JANUARY l, 1875.
Il. r. STEVENS, Esq :

Il, r. 6TRvHfs, Esq
Dear Sir: When about six months old was vac
ctnsted The parties who were vaccinatcd from the
same virus died from the hum0r The humOr spread
over me to such an extent that WAS rolled IN bran
TO prevent NE from scratching my perAon !ne uis-
ease finally settled In my head. remained IN iills
condition about twenty years. troubled all the time
with sores breaking In my head and discharHig cor
ruption from my ear. At this time small kernel
appeared on my neck, gradually Increasing 70 ~
until tumor formed OF such immense size conld
see 1t by turning my eyes downward. All This time
was taking va, ous lemedles Tor my olooo *i'hou'
any substantial beneht. =,
then went to proT incnt physician IN BOSTON
who during his treatment OF Fix months, lancet ,ne
lumor eight times, which cost me nearly $4oo Ihls
left me with rough. aggravated sore, withoul ~
all diminishing the sze Of The tumor anu ~ sich.
", feeble condition. consulted announcer pnyelciai
| In Natlck, who after considerable time, succee'et
| in healing the sore without reducing the size a
| this poipI commenced to use NEaKTJNk TN ou9i
the earnest persuasion Of friend After hau take'
| this medicine about one week experienced won
derful sensations. My whole body seemed to pc nll
derRoing radical change, until. haaiy, the 'uino
brose and discharged frghtful quantirs, Ffoi
this time 1t decreased In size until tine ouncn dsal
peared, hut my neck still bears the ugly scars OF "
sore and lance. l am now healthy ana suoh2 M
J able to work every day u.
: will also mention that have been an acute su
, ferer from innammatory rheumRtirm ever since
can rem mber, until commencing the use OF sEGl
TINE, when almost Immediately I'll rheumAtlc pail
ceased. THIS statement volunteer for the purpos
Of benentt,nR other suffering humanity and "
will confer favor by giving IL as much puolicl'y
'A0's"' p''p'': ON. sAvELI, Ashland, Mass.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09

1t is compound extracted from barEs, roots and
herbs 1t Is natures remedy. it's perfectly harm
less from any bsd effect on The system IL 10 nour-
ishing and strengthening. 1t acts rect'y upon the
rood, sweet u 9ep at night 1t il great paDacea
for our aged fathers and mothers for 1t gives them
strength, quiets their nerves. and gives them ma
ture's sweet sleep-as has been proved by many an
aged person 1T is the great Blood Puriher. IL Is
soothing remedy for our children. 1t has relieved
and cured thousands. 1t il very pleasant to take
every child likes 1t, 1t relieves and cures all dis
eases originating from impure blood, Try tine
VEGErINR Give 1t fair trial for your compla nts
then you will say to your TREND nel9hbor aud &C.
uusintance. "Try 1t; 1t las cured me-"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09
WI ROAD
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT
ON and after THURSDAY, JUNE l0rH 1915,
Trains will run as follows:

Freight traInwil have passenger car attached, and
will be subject to delays incident 70 freight business.
All frelghts must be CT the various stations at least
thirty t30J minutes before starting OF trains, other
wise will lay over twenty-four {sD hours.
Passengers using the 40 m. train from Faston
will arrive In Philadelphia at $40 a. H., and Ieturn-
ing will leave Philadelphia at s. Is p. H.. thus giving
nearly eight hours for business purposes, IN that
city. j. CALDWkLA
EATON June othleIH Superintendent
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09

HAAli|otsf ~ tu'Uj1Au l.. ;.
NEW YORK ANn VasuTpGTs,s THHuUGp
ON AND AFTER MARCH It'll, 1879,
Trains Will leave Wilmington IN connection VIII
tho Baltimore h Potomac K. r. az follows:
Leave Wilmington 2.o3, Il. NJ. arTiYa Washington
e.f2, A. NJ, city time.
Leave Wilmington 1000, A. NJ. Arrive 'Hgsh.ngtnr
s.42, P. NJ, city time.
Leave Wilmington la.S 7. n. Arrive Haslihgrnn
400, p. NJ. city time.
Leave Wilmington ,23. 2. NJ. Arrive Washington
5.ts, P, NJ. city time.
Leave Wilmington 7.1n =. n. Arrive washington
li.2S p NJ, city time.
RsrrRH1sp
Leave washington s.03 4. " cts time Arrive
Wilmington I2.0T +. III,
Leave Washington s,gs, A. NJ, c''F tine arrive
Wilmington 1910, =. Nj.
Leave Washington at lis P. Nj, afrvu wilia,us.
ton $50, p. NJ.
Leave Washington s.Ea P. ~. city rps, Arrive
wilmington a.9D P. NJ
Leave Washington o.Gs, ?. NJ, city time arrive
wilmington l.2i, a. NJ.
Local Trains leave Baltimore ECO S. 10 and 10 c5,
A. M 100, 4.1u, T.o, s.3s. p NJ. arrive Washington
$685. Pc and ll-s a. b.. H45, toj, 9.O5, Gp'i l.lo j.
NJ.
Leave washington $40 anil L 81 A. n, 80, Z "a
and 1r.l5l'. NJ Arrive Baltimore lob, A. NJ, Las,
! b.sn, IS ami IL, +. N. GEu g. WlI.RINs,
SuperinJenUe nt
| FRANK THOMSON, Genl. Manager.
/ ID, M BOYD IH, General Aft felfsS-y
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09

NuANGE OF HDU rs &C. WILMINGTON
~ WESTERN RAILROAD Commencing Mon
day, September l4tb, 1878, Trains viii rim ne foi-
lows.
Leave Wilmington 1885 =, oI sni 5.Sh p. IN.
Leave Landenberg G.45 II ILL.,, ald 30 r. IL,
Arrive Wilmington . 30 =. m. and q. ID y. IT.
Arrive Landehberg Il 10 =. ig lGd $50 p. IN.
gONNECTlONS.-At Wilmington, with r. ". a
d AND Delaware II. h. tra'ns. ST Landenherg with
repha Il Delaware Railroad,
iYo2-tt DAVID tNlNNE FIJI. sun
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09
REPORT FROM A PRACTICAL CHEMIST AND
APtTHEgARY.

BOSTON, Jan l, SI4.
DEAR SIR This is to certify that have sold at
retail l5tL dozen Qsb2 bnttes) OF your VEGE1isE
pince April II, 1870 and can truly say that 1t has
given ,he best satisfaction of any remedy for the
complaints Tor which 1t is recommended that ever
sold scarcely a dav passes without some OF my
their friends. am perfectly cognizant OF several
cases Of scrofulous Tumors being cured by VEGR-
TINE alone IN this vicinity.
Very respectfully yours,
Al GILMAN, 400 Broadway.
To II. R. STEVENS, rsQ. aug24-4w
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09
gail 3sza 4:afs.

II EMIT COUNTY RAILROAD.
IN SUMNER ARRANGEMENT
Connecting with The Delaware Ratlroad o. CLAYTON
COM kNClNG MONDAY, AU4uer9i, 1919,
And running ~ follows until further notice:
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09
tlHIlaADELPAih hiLHi4Sfii'E y
BUhINni&s i>EiLSDtD.

tlHIlaADELPAih hiLHi4Sfii'E y
BDTINpAs i>EItGDtB
MAY 81, 1879.
Trains Will leave Wilmington An follows, tor
Philadelphia and Intermediate Statipns, 10 SIT,
~ aaT, 1870 a. H., \, Is, TAO, 9.SJ p. IN.
Philadelphia aal New sfk, i,3i a. u, ALT, so,
So v. m,
.itltlnars arn ints.n,e late stations, la,h., ~
4. IT,, b.2t ., III,
Baltimore shd TssInmgtnu,!2 81, @.aS, lo.~a, =,
1885, LIB, a.s1, III p, II.
TfanB for Delaware Division, leave for
New Castle $50, $50 s.25 "A. No., 40, go, N.
Harrington and intermeiste stations, p,iF3 F.25
Q. III :, 6.iH, p. III.
Dolnar ani Inef me!hge STE ioua, go, 92o a.,
sCNJAF rParJS
Phaaelphis amt ln grrnatltate sSstlNuS, $40, o
M, s.s5, $50, D. II.
Fhiafteipnls and New YORK., l.Si d. N,
Baltimore and washington 1f529.03 a, NJ.
For further Information passengers are ra!Gfred
to the time tables posted at the depot.
mGE,3-iy II. j. h.aFNEF, superintendent
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09
WILMINGTON i READING x
w sUMMER AREA.IGhMH NT.


CONNECTIONS,
At wilmington with trains on the Fhila leirNih
wilmington & Baltimore and Delaware Eatir0Iu,
At Chedd's Ford with trairs on r. y Is U. Il. H.
At Coatesvllle with trsins on Pghna X. r., anl al
Reading with trains on Phila. Heading. Ieh. Va,
and East penna., and Reading iOlumJia Easlt0G',
AND the Reading snh llehlgh tn!lrad.
L. C3ljItG
nars-tf General TupariGtcWt"t.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09

yEGgTINE IS SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
National Republican., 1875-05-31
PROPOSALS FOR STATIONERY.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
NJ a 6www-Tr-a~r ATa ~ n0-E

WASHINGTON, May 20, 1875.
~, eaee PTGROsaS IOr ~ II1s Stationery fot
this Department until the 10th day of June, 1875,
Blank forms for bidding will be furnished upon
The bids will be considered and accepted or re-
jected Item BY item; and this advertisement and
the proposals. so far as accepted by the Secretary
Of State, and the bond accompanying the same,
shall constitute the contract between the Govern
ment and the BIDDER or bidders, and no further
The articles contracted for must be furnished
from time to time, during the year, In quantities
pursuant to orders from the Department
The entire quantities Of each article will, how
ever, be called for during the year.
Each proposal must be signed by the indiViduaI
q h nm ~ ads Os n s5m OS6S @
per cent Of the bid or bids accepted, approved by
. United States oficer Of the district In which
the sureties reside or do business, On . form to be
furnished by the Department, conditioned for
furnishing such portions Of the articles as may
be awarded under 1t, and the performances Of the
All deliveries will be subject to inspection By
an expert detailed for the purpose BY the Secre-
tary Of state, and the delivery Of an inferior ar
ticle win be deemed sufieient cause to annul the
contract, at the option Of the Secretary.
Deliveries must be free Of charge at the Depart
ment Of State, Washington.
The failure to comply with any one order under
the contract will, At the option Of the Secretary
Of State, operate as q forfeiture OF the entire
penalty Of the bond, or the Secretary Of state
may direct the purchase, in open market, Of such
quantities OF any article shall be necessary to
supply the deficiency caused by such failure, and
charge to the.contractors nfty per eentum Of the
price which II shall be found necessary to pay
for such articles.
Proposals unaecompanied BY q satisfactory
bond will not be considered, and contracts will be
awarded only 10 established manufacturers Of or
dealers in the articles.
Proposals 70 be addressed to the u, ,d,rsIgned,
and marked proposals for Stationery
HAMILTON FISH,
my2,2&JubiR Secretary Of State.
National Republican., 1875-05-31
q. K. p. RODGERS.
Rear Admiral, Superintendent.
NAVAL ACADEMY NAV L. 1879 rnylI
DRUPOsALs FOR RATIONs.


HEADQUARTERs U. S. MARINE CORPS,
QAUATERMAsTER's OFPICE,
WASHINGTON, April -, 1875.
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
Of June next, for furnishing Ratons to the United
States Marines at one or more Of the following
stations from July l, 1875, to June 30, 1875:
P9RTSSMI9TTH, IS I New Hampshire:
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
Of Green Coffee, or eight pounds Roasted for
roasted and grOund) 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,
and four ounces Of Pepper.
The rations are to be delivered upon the order
OF the commanding Officer Of each station, the
Fresh Beef either in bulk or by the single ration,
of good quality, with an equal proportion OF hind
and fore quarters, necks and kidney talloW to be
excluded; the Pork, No. l, Prime Mess Pork; the
Flour known as the extra superhne in the market
of the place where the station ts located; the
Coffee good Rio; the Sugar, good New Orleans
or its equivalent, and the Beans, Vinegar, Can.
dies, Sosp, Salt, &C., 70 be Of good quality.
All SUBJECT to inspection.
guarantee, signed by two persons, whose re-
sponsibility must be certified by United States
district judge district attorney collector must
accompany each proposal
No proposa will be considered unless accompa-
MED by such guarantee. Blank forms Of propo-
sal can be obtained upon application ct any Of the
marine stations.
Newspapers authorized to publish the above
will send the paper containing the first insertion
TO this office for examination.
Proposals to be indorsed proposals for Ra-
tiens," I" and addressed to the undersigned.
WILLIAM B. SLACK,
Major and Quart ermaster, U. S. Marine Corps
National Republican., 1875-05-31
DROPOsALS FOR OHAIN IRON.
NAVY PAY OFFICE, I

NAVY PAY OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, ID. O., May 20, 1875.
Sealed proposals, to be Endorsed proposals for
Iron," will be received at this office until II m.
Chain Iron, in links, to be delivered free of ex-
pense to the Government at the Washington
navy yard, at the contractors risk:
BUREAU OF EQUIPMENT AND RE-
CRUITING.
$3.50 pounds in a. 19S links, each 5-ls inches
diameter, 15% inches long.
1854 pounds in 1876 links, each 15s inches da-
1850 pounds in 200 links, each 7-16 inches dias
meter, III inches long.
The Iron will be subject to the following test:
The links to be bent double, both cold and hot,
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 inspec-
tiOn as the commandant Of the navy yard may
direct, to whom all applications for information
are to be made.
The iron must in all respects be satisfactory to
the inspector at the Washington navy yard,
who win have the right Of peremptery reJec-
ton.
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 fail 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,
will be charged to his account
The iron is to be delivered during the month
of July next.
Responsible security will be required TOR the
prompt and faithful delivery OF the iron when
Blank FERNS for bids to be had at this ONCE.
G. E. THORNTON,
my21 Pay Inspector U. S. Navy.
National Republican., 1875-05-31
PROPOSALS.
1RSOpSSSISS OS' ESR rms Tn.S'rI; S6S IN Z;
I FIFTH LIGHTHOUSE DISTRICT,

d
L FIFTH LIGHTHOUSE DISTRICT.
LIGHT-HoUsE INsPECToR's OFFICE,
NORFOLK, VA, May q, 1875.
Sealed proposals will be received at this ONCE
until u O'Clock m, on MONDAY, the I4th day of
June, 1875, for furnishing and delivering any ra-
tions that may be called for by the inspector for
the tenders, light-vessels and supply-Tessels In
the Filth light-hou district, for one year from
the 1st day Of July 1875 to the 3Oth of June 1916
inclusive. The rations to be Of good and approved
quality; to be delivered alongside of the light
house tender, or other vessel provided for the
purpose at Norfolk, Va, in GOOD and sufieient
packages, barrels, boxes and cases, and in good
order, for the number of persons which viii be
specified by the inspector for each vessel, once a
quarter, free Of all expense to the United States,
agreeably to specifications and tables marked A
and b, which will form o part of the contract,
copies of which may be had by applying at this
office.
All bids must be sealed and indorsed "Propo-
sails for Ratons for Lght-vessels, sc, :" and then
placed in another envelope and LEFT at or directed
to this Office, prepaid If sent BY mail.
By order Of the Light House Board:
F. H. BAKER,
myc6-6t Lighthouse Inspector,
National Republican., 1875-05-31
IMPROVEMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI
RIVER.
U. S. ENGixEER's OFFIcE,l

ST. LOUIS, NO., May q, 1875.
Sealed proposals, in duplicate, will be received
at this of1ce until u o'clock m, of TUESDAY,
Improvement Of the Mississippi river, between
the Illinois and Ohio rivers, for which an sppro-
priatiol has been made BY Congress. Speelhcs-
lions and all necessary ir formation will be fur
nished on application at this ofhee, personally or
by letter.
The right to reject the whole or part Of any or
all bids, for reasons deemod sufficient by the un-
dersigned, is reserved. ]. H. SIMPSON,
myz7-6t Colonel Of Engineers.
National Republican., 1875-05-31
PROPOSALS FOR DREDGING AND

DROPOSALS FOR DREDGING AND
l STONE.
U. 9. ENGINEERS OFFICE,
No. 81 STATE STREET, ,
NEW LONDON, CONN, May 2, 1875
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
until II a. m on the I'D day Of June, 1875 as fol-
lows:
For dredging at the following places:
!. New Haven Harbor, Conn.
2. Milford Harbor, Conn.
3. Bridgeport HarbOr, Conn.
1. NOrWaIk River, Conn.
s. Port Jefferson Harbor, Long Island, N. Y.
For delivery Of stone at the following places:
l. Stonington Harbor, Conn.
2. Southport Hsrbor, Conn.
5. Port Jefferson Harbor. Long Island, N. Y.
Specifications in regard to the works, and blank
forms for proposals and guarantee, upon which
all bids must Be made, will be sent application
to this office. ]. W. BARLOW,
my226t Major Of Engineers, U. S. A.
National Republican., 1875-05-31
DROPOsALs FOR DREDGING.

UNITED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE,D
COR. PENN. AVE. AND NINETEENTH ST.,
WASHINGTON, d. c., May 25, 1875.
Sealed proposals for dredging In the following
named rivers and creeks In Virginia will be re-
eeiVed at this ONCE until noon Of W EDNESDAY,
June 30, and opened Immediately thereafter:
/. Rappahannock River.
2 Occoquan River.
8. Nomimi Greek.
4. Aqua Greek.
Blank forms, specifications, &C., can be had on
application to this ONCE.
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
S. T. ALERT,
my2S6t u. s. Civil Engineer.