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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03

There was good attendance at the prize dccla-
nations and Rotations by scholars in the High
School, at Meonian Hall last evening. All Of the
parts were well performed, and the singing was
particularly excellent The committee of award
consisting Of Messrs. W. S. Choate, Z. F. Pills
bury and Rev. J. ii. Ecob, gave the prize for la.
dies to Lotto E. Morrill,, and the one for gentle
men to Fred III. Rowse. They made honorable
mention of Alice S. Reynolds and Wallace Nut
ting. Many of the audience were particularly
pleased with the recitation from the poet Buchan-
an by Alice l.. Philbiook, which was admirably
rendered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03
Forty.FOurth Congress First Session
SENATE.

Washington, March 2.
A resolution to print 10000 copies of the eulo-
gies on Andrew johnson and Vice President Will
son, was passed.
Owing to the illness of Mr.. Edmunds, and at
his request, the Pinchback resolution was laid
over.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Morrison, of the Ways and Means commit
tee, presented the views of the minority on the
bill to carry into effect the Hawaiian treaty.
Mr.. Randall of Pa, from the committee on APP
preparations, reported bill appropriating $685.
600 for engraving, printing and other expenses in
making and issuing U. S. notes and directing the
Secretary of the Treasury to issue silver coins of
the denominations of 10, 90 25 and 80 cents in the
redemption of an equal amount of fractional cur
rency and to provide for such redemption until the
whole amount of fractional currency be redeemed
Ordered to be printed and recommitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03
S~naIble Advice.

You are asked every day through the columns
of newspapers and by your druggist 10 use some
thing for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint that you
know nothing about; you get discouraged spend
ing money with but little success. Now, to give
you satisfactory proof that GREENS AUGUST
FLOWER will cure you of Dyspepsia and Liver
Complaint with all its effects, such as Sour Stom-
ach, Sick Headache, Habitual Costiveness, Palpi-
tation of the Heart, Heartburn, Waterbrash, COM
ing up of food after eating, low spirits, etc., we
ask you to go to your druggist and get a sample
bottle of GREENS AUGUST FLOWER for 10 cents
and try it, or regular size for Is cents. Two
doses will relieve YOU. nov25-tTr&S&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03

If you have discharge from the nose offensive
or otherwise, partial loss of the sense of smell,
TASTE or hearing, eyes watery weak feel duh or
stupid or debilitated pain pressure in the head,
take cold easily, you may rest assured that you
have the Catarrh. Thousands annually, without
maifesting half of the above symptoms, terminal e
in consumption, and end in the grave. No disease
is so common, more deceptive, or less understood
by the physic ians. R.V Pierce, NJ d., of Buffalo,
n. Y, is the proprietor of DIR. Sages Catarrh Rem
Head" or Catarrhal Headache.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03
Municipal Court.

James O'Neil, William Holden and Michael
Kelley were before the court yesterday, charged
with drunkenness. They each plead guilty, and
refusing to pay their fines, were all committed.
Clarence Richardson was arranged on a COM
plain. for breaking ana entering the dwelling
house occupied by l.. Z. Rowe in the day time
with intent to commit felony.
Alex ParGuett was complained of by John Lar
rabee, for being drunk and disordery at the house
occupied by his wife. He plead not guilty, but
was found guilty and sentenced to thirty days in
Jail. Committed.
Martin Wltham of Benton, was examined on
charge of breaking and entering and larceny from
the dwelling house of Oliver Bukcr in Chelsea.
He was adjudged not guilty and discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03

Mr. George Z. Macomber who has been con-
nected with the post office in this city for several
years, and who is well and favorably known in
this community, has purchased the insurance
agency of David Cargl Esq, and will carry on
the business of that long established agency at
the old place in Granite Hall block. Mr.. Macom-
Der is young man of many sterling qualities
and we commend him to the public, and wish him
ample success in his new business enterprise.
Religious revivals are in progress in three places
in Belgrade. At Belgrade Hill, VIM. JACOB Oh
China, and Messrs. Jones and Hamben oil IN
throp, are laboring. A large number OF CONVEX
sions have occurred. Rev. j. W. Smith OF Bel
grade Mills, has been laboring at the Depot hav-
ing been assisted by Presiding Elder Jaqacs. In
the south part of the town, in the Penney district,
Rev. J. S. Cummings Of Belgrade, and Frank o.
Ward Of Augusta, are laboring, and the result IS
a bountul harvest of "sheaves gathered IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03
CALIFORNIA.
Fatal ExniOsiOn

San Francisco, March 2. A despatch from
Portland, Oregon, says steam scow engaged in
removing the distractions in Umatilla Rapids,
Columbia river, blew up yesterday. Some say the
boiler burst; others that package'of giant pow
man killed, two fatally injured, and twelve are
missing, supposed to have been blown into the
river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03
e, .,-io.,ati Produce Market.

FREIGHTS = Gram ' steam, -n9k d: -
I'D.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03

Some five weeks since the mare Of Mr.. s. A. Niles
Of this city, was badly cut and bruised, by running
away and jumping down an embankment. Several
very bad flesh wounds were made. The Horse
Llniment, prepared by l.. IL. Titcomb Of this city,
was applied, and it ha. been used during the disa-
bility of the runaway. Now the wounds are all
healed, and if the animal could speak it would give
i'll its testimony tor Ttcomb's Liniment. Kenns
bee Journal, Jan. 26fh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03
BATH.
Republican Caucus.

Bath, March 3 AT the republican caucus this
evening Edwin Reed was nominated for mayor,
receiving ll3 votes, to 80 for George A. Preble.
Mr.. Reed will probably be the only candidate in
the field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03
local AMI State Nsm8.

Mrs. J. D 'Arthenay Of this.city, has centennial
relic, being steel portrait executed in 1857. 1t
was purchased by Mr. DArthenay, at an auction
sale, teveral years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03
DAMAKISCOTTA.


Damarscotta, March 2. A young man named
Overlook was probably fatally injured by the ex-
poson Of gun which had been loaded some
time which he fired OIL in the eastern part of the
town, yesterday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03

"MY CoUGH SHAKES ME TO PIECES" gasps the
victim of that distressing visitation. Shake it OF
then with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Any cough can be put to flight with the wonder
full pectoral Elixer. Sold by all Druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in minute
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Notice to Creditors in Bankruptcy.
In the District Court of the United
States, for the District of Maine.

STATES, fOr inc D1Str1CC OF MHlue.
In the matter of Albert +. Col-l
Inns OF Waterville. 7 In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt
DISTRICT OF MAINE, SIS.
A meeting OF the creditors of said bankrupt will
be held at the Office Of John W. May, r. gister in
Bankruptcy, in the Court House, at Au.u-ta, on
the 9th day Of March, A. ID. ls16 at 10 O'Clock, A.
NJ, for the purpose of nqu ing wh' Their resou
ton accepting composition proposed by SAID
bankrupt TO his creditors, in satisfaction of the
debts owed by said bankrupt 10 each OF his credi-
tors, has been pas sed in the manner directed 10y
sec. II of the Bankruptcy Amendment Act, approv
ed June q, "A, and the Revised Statute, Of the
United States, lite LXI, Bankruptcy, and has been
confirmed by the signatures requn e' by said sec
tons and also, whether is for the best Interests of
all concerned, that the said resolution accepting
the composition proposedl should be recorded, and
that the said statement showing the whole the
assets and debts of said bankrupt should be FLEET.
VIM. Z. PKERLE
Clerk OF the u 5. District Court, for the District
of Maine. f,blS tlaWtd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03
CAMDEN.
Sudden Death.

Camden, March 2. Addison Hemenway ofEast
Union, fell dead, yesterday afternoon, while de-
scendng steep hill in Warren. He leaves wife
and family. 1t is supposed heart disease was the
cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03
EUROPE.
Turkey.

Raeusa, March 2. Baron de Rodich, the Gov.
of Dalmatia, arrived here yesterday and proceed
ed to Caarra. 1t is understood he is charged
with a double mission to the Herzegovinian refu-
gees and to the Montenegrin government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03

The public may place confidence Messrs. j.
Z. Devine 4 Co., as Apothecaries. (Signed), DR..
Geo. w. Martin, DR.. l.. j. Croker, DIR. w. Scott
Hill, DIR. Geo. E. Brickett, DR.. Wallace Bolan.
does teodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03
Boston. June Il. 1874.

JAS. I. FELLOWS, Esq
DEAR SIR Last fall being in Rockland spent
an evening with friend of mine, named b. Weeks,
agent of the Eastern Express Company. and a
member of the Common Council Of the city Of
Rockland, He was suffering from asthma, with
symptoms of consumption. told him to tryyour
hypophosphites. He did so, and yesterday found
my friend quite cured Of asthma, and otherwise as
well as ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03
AUBURN.
Political.

Auburn, March 2. Thomas Littlefeld was
nominated in the republican caucus, tonight, as
candidate for mayor. Hon. Jere Dingley has been
nominated as citizens candidate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03

To get "A good fitting Truss, go to the
Drug Store OF PARTRIDGE BROS, um-
der Granite Hall. They make = specially
OF properly adjusting trusses to Hernia,
and have the necessary Large stock to See
Ii ct from, and skill to give good ft.
janl5 tlaw&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03

1t is insratitude to nature not to preserve and
keep in splendid order good set of teeth. Moth
ing can be easier. All that is needed is to brush
them briskly night and morning with purifying
SozoDoNT. 1t will make the mouth perfumed
palace,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03
OHIO.


Cincinnati, March 2. The Price Current gives
what information it has at this time, relative to
the packing of hogs at the six principal Western
cities, for the season just closed The aggregate
reaches s, 200,00 against 100000 last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03
New York Money Market.
EvEN!NG REPORr.

New York. March 2, Is 10.
Money easy at lag per cent. Foreign exchange
quiet AT $50 for bankers o. days and $40 for
dema I'd. Gold opened at ll41, closed at ll4S.
Carrying rates 49, 4, and AZ per cent. The U. S.
Assistant Treasurer paid out $5il,000 for interest
and $2i3,0O0 in redemption of bonds. Custom re-
ceipts $ill,O0O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03

A testimonial from A. l.. Calder, the well
known Providence Druggist, as to the ability ana
experience of Mr.. A. c. Dana Of this city, may be
found in our columns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03

Not to be Impeached .

New Orleans, March 2. The House, to-day,
adopted resolution disposng of the whole ques-
ton Of impeachment, by ordering a discontinue
ance Of further proceedings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03
LOCAL AND BUSINESS NOTICES.

The fact that the medical profession recognize
and use Forest Tar as standard remedy Is proof
that it is not of the humbugs now so numer-
Gus. G. II. Barker, Nj. D., of Wayne Me-, writes
as follows Gam using your Tar in case of con-
gestion following an attack Of acute Pneumonia,
with marked improvement, and am hoping great
things from it." fyour druggist is out of it write
to The Forest Tar Co., of Portland, Me-, and they
will tell you where to find it. marl-t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03

The Pullman night train from the west, reached
this city about half past eight o'clock. yesterday
morning, being delayed by freight train off the
track.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
Boston stock List.

Boston. March ?, 1876.
ISales at the Brokers' Board.l
Eastern Railroad Hall
Boston 4 Maine railroad 99s al00
Portland. Saco Il Portsmouth 5sa--
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03

LYONS KATHAIRoN prevents the hair from
falling out or turning gray, renews its growth
and gives strength and vigor. 1t is delightfully."-
perfumed, and makes splendid dressing. 1t is
the cheapest and most desirable Hair Tonic ever
produced. Used by the elite. Price only SO
cents aprl7-teod&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03
Hardware, Iron, Steel 4 Glass,

Mill and Blac X smiths Supplies-CarpoA.
ter and Mechanics TOOls-Sa hdersOn
Bros, e. Co.'S English Cast steel.
American Shear Cos Pocket Cutlery and
Shears.
The O. lie bra ted COllett Files.
Robinson Iron Co.'s Out and Olinch Nails
At Boston prices wholesale and retail.
Betting Lace Leather-IlOuse Trim.
mings-Skates-KevOl &c.
~ full sto OF above for sale at lowest prices
CHAs. W. Stafford 4 SON
til les Water st. Augusts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03
ROCkLAND.
Caucus.

Rockland, March 2. At very large caucus in
this city this evening, c. G. Mofitt was nominated
as republican candidate for mayor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03
LEWISTON.
Republican Caucus.

Lewiston March 2. At the republican caucus,
o-night, DR.. Edmund Russell was unanimously
re-nominated as candidate for Mayor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03

u, cioosti, Marcb 2, 1875
PORK-&2 .5all 20
LARD--Ieain ALI s0i Krt'le. -8l3h.
BULK MEArS-ahoulders Sx .; clear rib sides
II "a; clear sides -1i2h.
BACON-shouders ~ g.: oiear rib sides IL
a.; clear sides l3k g..
WHI3KFY-tola-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03

Do not madly risk Consumption when few
drops of IIale's Honey Of Ilorehound and Tar
will instantly coughs, colds. caarih, infuen-
"a and every other ament leading to that awful
malady. Sold by all druggists.
Pixies Toothsche Drops cure in minute.
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Yours truly,
Travelling Agent Eastern Il n. A. X. r.
mari lSwlw

ague, we would recommend our readers to try
Renne's Pain killing Magic Oil. Its faithful use
has cured some very severe cases. 1t Is good
remedy to have in the house for many of the ills
that flesh is heir to- Try it. marl+&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03
T9ifn.

In Ne Vernon, LIST inst, Mrs. Jane NJ, aged 3!
years, wife of VIM. ii. Leighton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03

Please not trile with cough. 1t is inviting
death. When safety is within reach, stop that
cough heal the lungs, remove all irritation from
the throat. Adamson's Botanic Balsam will do it.
Sample bottles flee. Large bottles 80 cents.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03
The Early Stages of Disease.

Those conditions of the body in which its iunc-
tons are not performed with heathful activity but
sluggishly and irregnlarly, are in fact the early
stages of disease. They are, moreover, almost H.
variaby the T., suit of local or general weakness,
when can only be permanently overcome by an ef'
hc ent tonic. There is no medical tact more cleall ~
established than that Hsstettei's Stomach Ri tiers
are ADM, ably adapted to infuse into the debi iiat
ed system, and to store reg lart to its Interrupt
cd functions. As weakness and hr, gularity are
sure To d. velop into disease the Btters by ever
coming them are The III ans of averting far more
-elious wis. Debility most frequently maniiests
itself in organs of iges ton and evacuation, two
important flices, whose vigorous performance is
insured by the Biters, which al o rec,iy weakness
or ir,rgu arity OF the bladder Kidneys and iortfy
the sy : TEN against aaria. mail 1eod&wlw
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MASSACHUSETTS.
Railroad Matters.

Boston, March 2. The Supreme Court has rem
dered decision in favor of the Boston 4 Maine
railroad, against the Portland Saco & Portsmouth
road, in action of contract brought by the for
mer to recover $3.50, l24.o4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03
Marine Disaster.

Schooner Keystone, Capt. Wilder, New Yorl
for St. John, ran into schooner Aleghania. Capt
Bryant, off Halfway Rock, this morning. Tht
Keystone lost her jbboom, jib, headrail, bow
spirit and shrouds. Aleghsnia lost bowsprit jib
boom, cutwatcr and knightheads. Both vessel:
came in here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
To THE---
Daily Ktaaebsf journal.
PORTLAND.
The Bankrupt Law.

Poitlaad, March 2. At meeting OF the Board
of Trade, this morning, resolution was adopted
that the bankrupt law is so complicated and ex-
pensive in operation and unsatisfactory in results
that it ought to be repealed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03

CEND &c to &. z. ROWELL & CO. New York,
- for Pamphlet Of 0J pages, containing lists OF
5000 newspapers and estimates showing cost Of
adycr islpg. mars &wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03

e tn & m per day at home. Samples worth
VJ W pZU 81 free. STINsoN & Co, Portland
Maine. mar}-t&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-03

Charles II. IIersom was to-day arrested for
counterieting five cent nickels. He is one Of a
gang extensively engaged in the counterfeiting
business.
National Republican., 1876-08-25
baltimore AND OHIO RAILROAD.

JULY 2, l616.
AN. Leave washington. u<z1e6
sc SsH ysy
Of Rocks, and intermediate Stations, Main
7:Io Baltimore and Alexandria Junction.
$40 NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BOSTON
sns M MsatsSday, 3 Say Vi w. Ns% 6a;sf$s ana
connects for Annapsus..
$40 Cincinnati ST. e.; Lpss and sPittseuPg ETprsss
sleepers. Frederick, ..Hagerstown and Valley
$40 Point Of Rocks and Way Stations.
SO SO BaltlmSre % & and Way stations; p,,,,-,0
VOC and Phiiadeiphia; sunday to Baltimore only.
h:i5 Baltimore, Way Stations, EllIcOtt City and
lao NEW YoEK, PHILADELPHIA AND NORFOLK
ExPREss. On Sunday all way stations and
$50 EaisineFs asls and nv; Way Stations;
f:D BALTIMORE AND LAUREL EXPRESS. Frede-
rick, Ellicott City and Way Stations via
as Frederick and Point of Rocks, Cvia Metropou-
.:s Baltimore, annapolis and Way Stations.
SIS CHICAGO, CINCINNATI AND LOUISvILLK
EIFEEss. Gxsept saturday; daily e BeFks; la;
louisville Lou hfe BY % :so p m: train %S on saP1Flsy I
Hagerstown and Winchester. Sleeping cars
6.4sBsitimOrek kSi and % Way Stations. @ connects for
Annapolis on Sunday.
$40 PItts6qTs, but no connecfon beyond Martins
h statioSSs ~ on % Metropolitan @ 4 Branch. sIeepers.
300 Baltimore. Relay, Bladensburg, Beltsville,
Laurel.
1880 NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA NIGHT Ex-
PRESS. Sleeping cars to New York.
10:05 Baltimore and Principal Way Stations.
lo:4o Msrtins6urg and Way Stations, Metropolitan
u:so ST: LOUIS EXPRESS. Berkeley, Deer Park,
Oakland, Chicago, Columbus, SaHdusky,
Newark. On Saturday for Louisville.
7l0, S:l0 $40, e:3S q. 40. 525, 5:45 7:00 705
$50, 500, l0:00 l0:05 and u:3O p. m, daily.
All other trains daily, except Sunday.
n.
Valley Branch, or for New York and Philadel-
phia at 8:l0 q. m. and lao D. m.
and Ohio ticket offices, Washington Station, and 4s5
eol and eoa Pennsylvania avenue, and No. 6lS Fif-
baggage 70 be checked and received at any point in
THOS. r. SHARP,
Master Of Transportation.
L. M. COLE, General Ticket Agent.
GFn KOONTZ General A CENT
National Republican., 1876-08-25
DROPOSALS FOR FUEL.
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT. J
OFFICE Discussing CLERK AND SUP'T., }
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Aug 10, 1876.
Sealed proposals will be received at this Office
until L o'clock m., on WEDNESDAY, Septem-
ber %, 1876, for furnishing fuel for the Post
Office Department, as follows:
For the delivery and storage of seven hundred
quality of Lee White Ash Furnace coal, to be
thoroughly screened and free from slate, and to
be delivered within thirty 30) days from the date
of the contract, and stored in the vaults of the
Department building before the contracting
party will be paid therefor. Average samples Of
the coal must accompany each bid, and the con-
tracing party must exhibit satisfactory certih-
Gates from shippers that the coal delivered to him
from the vessel or cars is the kind required by the
department. Also, for the delivery and storage
oftwenty coy cords of best bakers pine wood, to
be delivered and corded at the department build
ing, as may be required, within thirty [30) days
from the date Of contract.
The whole to be weighed or measured by the in
spector appointed under the provisions Of section
3,71l Revised Statutes of the United States.
The bids will be opened in the office of the Super
intendent, in the presence of such bidders as may
choose to attend, on Wednesday the 10Th day of
September, 1876, at u O'Clock, M, and the awards
1S76 The department reserves the right to reject
all any portion OF the bids received If deemed for
the interest of the department so toEio.
satisfactory bend Will be required in each case,
10 be executed and filed within ten (l0) days after
the award is made, for the faithful performance
of the contract.
J.O. p. BURNSIDE,
Disbursing Clerk and Superintendent,
aulS-23-SOsept6&l3 Post Once Department.
National Republican., 1876-08-25
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WASHINGTON, Aug. II, 1876 (
Sealed proposals will be received until IL O'Clock
m. SATURDAY, August %, 1876, for furnishing
Fuel for this Department, as follows:
One thousand tons e, 2i0 pounds to the ton) best
quality No. baltimore Company, Baltimore
Vein, WIlkesbarre or Lee White Ash Anthracite
Furnace Coal Also, three hundred tons ,(2, 30
pounds to the tOnP best quality of ShamOkin Coal,
stove and CRATE sizes. IAN the coal must be deliv
cred within thirty days from the date of the con-
tract, and stored. in the vaults of the Depart
ment buildings in a satisfactory manner before
the parties furnishing it will be paid.
. Certificates from the.shippers must be furnished
the superintendent, to satisfy him that the coal
furnished is the kind required and in accordance
with the advertisement.
Also, eighty cords Oak Wood and fifty cords
Bakers" Pine Wood, sawed in four pieces and
stored within thirty days from the date of the
contract. The wood must be of the very best
quality, well seasoned and sound.
The whole TO be inspected weighed or measured
and certified to in accordance with an act of Con-
gress approved July II, 1870.
Separate bids will be received for each kind OF
coal or wood, and will be opened in the Office of
the superintendent in the presence Of such bidders
as desire to attend.
A satisfactory bond will be required Of the sue
cessful bidders for the faithful performance of the
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved
by the Department.
z. CHANDLER,
aul8-St Secretary.