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National Republican., 1876-05-16
TINTED STATES MARsHALs SALE.

= In virtue of writ of feri facias, issued out of
!sH the Clerks Office of the Supreme Court Of the
II District of Columbia, and TO me directed,
- will sell at public sale, for cash. in front Of the
Courthouse door of said District. on MONDAY,
the I'D day of May 1876 Il o'clock the follow
ing property. in Old Georgetown, in said District,
conveyed BY William Dyer to Eliza !. NJ, Boucher
February lS 1854, and recorded in N. e. L. q folio
4S, TO wit: Beginning at point on the south side
of twenty-foot wide alley, laid on by said Dyer
across portion of lots 36 and "a, connecting with
Duck lane, distant about feet inches, more or
less, easterly from the intersection of said south
side with the line dividing lots IS and 81 and then
running north SOY degrees east by and with said
south side of said alley 80 feet more or less; thence
south half degree east TO the towpath or north line
of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal; thence north 50
degrees west 81 feet, more less by and with said
north line of said towpath until the course would
be intersected by line drawn from the point of be-
ginning and parallel with second line Of the parcel
herein described, and thence by and with said line
reversed north half degree west TO the beginning,
being the whole OF said property derived from said
Dyer Through the deed Aforesaid lying between said
alley and towpath, together with all and singular
the improvements thereon, in the city OF George
town. In said District, seized and levied upon the
property of Eliza N. L. Boucher, and will be sold to
SATISFY execution No. H,G5, In favor Of Elizabeth
Rhodes. ALEX. SHARP,
my2-d&ds U. 5. Marshal, d. O.
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Commercial.
MARKETS EI.sEwHERy

MARKETS ELSEWHERE.
NEW YORK Mayl5-CottOn firm: sales of 1 AS
continent, 444.
@3.6O; superine Western and State, - 1904 90;
common to good extra do, s5.05G5.35; good
to choice do, s5.4Og5.75: common to choice white
@I.15: common to good extra OhiO, s5.0597 90;
common to choice extra st. Louis, S5.3049 90;
patent Minnesota extra good to prime, 80. .5O17 35
shade hrmer; common to fair extra, S. 1905. 10;
good to choice do, s5.l56s6O. Wheat 162c. bet
Britain, mainly Continent; S1.1O6l.12 for No. 3
Chicago; Sl.13@11s for No. Milwaukee; al 2O0
waukee and Minnesota: s2JSL2s for for choice u1- up-
graded Minnesota: sl3O6l.32 for No. 1 springs
s1.45 for choice old amber State; sL4!@i.52 for
white Western Corn irregular and unsettled,
closing steady; 571165sc. for no grade mixed;
eo@6214c. for steamer mixed; 611@962c. for graded
mixed: Sc. fof Old Westera mixed, aaoat Oats oats
heavy and declining; 30@47c. for mixed Western
and State: 45G53c for white do, including reject
No. mixed, ss94Oc.; No. 2 Chicago, lSS1c.
Hay unchanged. Coffee-Rio very dull and nomi-
nal; nall l5zg8ls4c; ~ 8 gold, for eargoes; 15A9lsAc,
1l-16@7 i5-l6c. for fair to good refining; s@sHc.
for prime; &C. for mOlasses; SIC. for centrifugal.
Refined hrm. Molasses quiet and steady. Petro-
leum firm but quiet; crude, s5S6sAc.; refined,
15c.; cases, ls1492lc Tallow more steady at sssc-
Resin quiet at sl.Io91so for strained. Turpen-
higher, and closed heavy; new mess, $21. so. Lard
opened hrmer, and clos he ayy and lower: prime
steam. sl2.s71@@l3. Whisky dull at slllb bid;
S1-l2 asked. Freights to Liverpool quiet and
nrm; cotton, sail. 7-32d-; steam. I'd.
BALTIMORE, May 15.-Cotton dull and weak;
middling, 1124@1lEc.
Flour quiet and steady: Howard Street
and Western superfne, .sS2S@4.5O; do. extra,
s4.25G5.5O: 90. family, s5.5047.0O; City Mills
super, $35O64.OO: do. extra, S4.25@7Ol; do. Rio
brands, s7.5O97I5; do. family, ss.75. Wheat
nrmer, but quiet; No. Western red, sl.35@L4O;
nsylyania red, Sl.45; Maryland red, sl2O3
1.5O; do. amber, s1526l l.53; do. white, $1350l 49,
Corn-Southern quiet and easier; Western fairly
active and firm; Southern white, 6O@62c.; South
ern yellow, 60G62c.; Western mixed, 631Ic., spot;
sc. May. Oats active and higher; Southern good
to prime. 4OG44c.; Western white, 410I5c.; do.
mixed, 369S9c. Rye dull at T2@75c. Hay dull and
heavy; Maryland and Pennsylvania, s21@25. Pro-
visions tirmer, but quiet. Pork, S22 Bulk meats
shoulders &c.; iclear rib sides, llc.. lOose S1I0
I2e, packed. Bacon-shoulders, 914@e14c.; clear
rib sides, 12l461274e Hams, 159l6c. Lard irmer
and higher; rehned, 1314@1$Ac. Butter quiet
and steady; Western good to prime grass, 22925c.;
do. fne, 26@27c. Petroleum dull and steady;
crude, s1sc.; refined, lie. Coffee quiet, but firm;
Whisky dull at SILK
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FOR MILITARY SUPPLIES.
OFFICE G. Q. NJ. FIRST Q. NJ. DIsTRIcT,)
DIVISION OF THE ATLANTIC, ,
NEW YORE ADril 1874

OFFICE G. Q. NJ. FIRST Q. NJ. DIsTRICT,)
DIVISION OF THE ATLANTIC, ,
New YORK, April 26, 1875.
Sealed proposals, in triplicate subject to the
usual conditions, will be received at this office,
at the Offices of the Quartermasters at the fol-
lowing named posts, until Il o'clock noon, on May
80 1876, at which time and places they will be
opened in presence of bidders, for furnishing and
delivery Of Military Supplies during the fiscal
year commencing on the list day Of July, 1876, and
ending on the 5Oth day of June, 1871 as follows,
viz: Fuel, Forage and Straw, or Of such of said
supplies as may be required at Forts Wood,
Wadsworth and Hamilton, N. Y. harbor; Fort
Adams, r. l.; Fort Trumbull, Conn.,, and Platts-
burg Barracks, N. Y.
Proposals for either class of the stores men,
toned, or for quantities less than the whole re-
Quired, will be received.
The Government reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals
A preference will be given to articles of domes-
tic production
Blank proposals and printed circulars, stating
the kind and estimated quantities required at
each post and giving full instructions as to the
manner of bidding TO be observed by bidders, and
terms of contract and payment, will be furnished
masters at the various posts named.
Envelopes containing proposals should be
marked " Proposals for - at -" and ad-
dressed to the undersigned, or to the respective
Post QUartermasters.
c. G. SAWTELLE,
my26t Major and Quartermaster.
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THE COURTS.
Supreme Court in General Tsrm-Chief Jus
tics Cartier and Judges Macarthur and
HuIunhraus

tics Cartier and Judges Macarthur and
| Humphreys.
| The court in general term resumed its session
yesterday. James A. Maloney was admitted TO
the bar, on motion Of 3. H. Wells.
| Joseph Josephs made application to be ap-
pointed constable. Filed
The case Of Hoffman Vs. the Washington Mar
the cOmplainants, ably argued their right to hold
the stalls under the contract made at the time of
purchase, subject TO the charter and bylaws of
the corporation, and maintained that the charter
direct or implied, must be part and parcel of the
contract; that the plaintiffs made IN good faith
for the Stands for two years Which, they were n to
continue to hold for successive years on the pay
ment Of the rents, or, falling to do so, must de-
At the conclusion of the argument the case was
submitted At the time of adjournment the case
OF Clark vs.. Eaton was on trial.
Circuit Court-Judgs Humphreys.
Hansell vs.. Mcknight. Judgment by default.
German American Savings Bank VS.. Minnis.
French & Co. vs.. Pelrce. Judgment by default.
Bloom, Jr, vs.. Ganter. Judgment by default
tifs cost and case reopened. Verdict for plaintiff
for sl.75. Motion for new trial overruled.
Equity Court-Judgs wylis.
McGilenan VS.. Lane. Susan E Lane appointed
FAINT VS.. Gordon. Injunction until final hear
ing.
Miller VS.. Miller. Sale decreed, and ]. q.
fayne appointed truSsee.
Roche VS.. Roche. Confirmation Of auditors re-
port.
Smith ct al. VS.. Smith. Commissioner to select
guardian ordered.
Brooks VS.. Freedmen's Savings and Trust Com
pany. Decree for an account.
Booley VS.. Booley Appearance of absent de-
fendant ordered.
MaughIin VS.. winder. Confirmation of audi
tors report.
Cowie VS.. Burnside. Final decree annulling
lease and substituting trustee.
stanton, receiver, VS.. Martin. Composition of
certain claims ordered.
GOeppel VS.. Goeppel. Reference to take proof
Ryneal vs.. Turnburke. Pro colfesSo against
H. A. and o. @. Willard.
Haggerty VS.. Tyler. Pro eOnfesso against VIM.
Tyler.
Smith vs.; Pope. Pro eonfsssO against VIM H.
Earhart Us. Joyce ct al. Sale of lot q, square
226, decreed.
Barbour vs.. Van Hook. Ratification of audi
tors report.
Berghmans vs. Porter ct al Leave to file bill
of review.
Schultze VS.. Schultze. Guardian Gd Item ap-
pointed.
Shields VS.. Aver Order overruling motion to
commit special auditors report to auditor.
Gallant VS.. Gallant. Bond of trustee approved.
Turton VS.. Tolson Amended decree of sale.
Bartlett VS.. Bartlett. Decree Of divorce and
assumption Of maiden name.
Smith VS.. Mcnamara. Pro con nfeSSo against
p. Mcnamara.
Adjourned until May T.
National Republican., 1876-05-16
GREEN & WISE. Alexandria, Va,
" Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN ALEXANDRIA
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, FOR SALE.
-s Under the authority of the decree of the Cir
III the suit of Roachs executors VS.. Roach's de-
s~- visees, passed at the May term, 1875, of said
court, the undersigned, who appointed COM
ON t%F sha. B sS % av se e p ~ pIsc az
m.. at the east front of the Market House, in the
city of Alexandria, Va, the property, in said coun-
ty. known Prospect HILL ~ late the residence of
lngton turnpike and on the west side of the Alex
andria canal, binding on both, containing about
two hundred and twenty-fOur acres.
About 14o acres of it is rich bottom land, valuable
for agricultural purposes and especially valuable
for its rich deposits of brick clay.
The remaining 81 acres extend TO the top of the
bluff and front on the county road from AleNan-
dria to Georgetown. On this Is large brick man.
sion. with stables and all necessary Outbuildings,
its vicinity.
number of parcels, one of 50 acres, embracing the
Mansion House. &C.. another of n acres in the bot
tom, with frame house. barn, &C.; another of 81
acres, in the bottom, with no buildings.
A number Of small lots binding on the canal,
each containing about acres, and other parcels.
ln.additOn tuthe foregoing, also tract of land in
said county, on Four-Aiilc Run, on the county road
from Alexandria TO Georgetown about equi- distant
containing about 36 acres and IL pcrchcs. This
place has valuable Water Power, for either mill
or factory, and the land is of fair quality.
Also Twclve-acre lot of ground near the last
mentioned tract. lying south of and binding on the
Washington and Ohio railroad.
Terms; Twenty per cent. of the purchase money
caSh the residue in three equal instruments at six,
twelve and eighteen months respectively, with in
terct 10 he secured by bonds of the purchaser with
good personal security. Title to be retained until
full payment of purchase money and land to be re-
at maturity. 5. FERGUSON BEACH,
myll-td Commissioner.
National Republican., 1876-05-16
DRoPosALs FOR FoRAaEAND STRAW
DEPOT QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE,
W II 4. lIn.- IC.a


WASHINGTON, ID. O., May /, 1876
Sealed proposals, in tripIicate, subject TO The
usual conditions, will be received at this office
until II O'Clock, noon June i. 1875, at which time
and place they will be opened in the presence
of bidders, for delivery during the fiscal year
commencing July l, 1870, and ending June 30,
1877, Of all the Corn, Oats, Hay and Rye Straw
required at the various cOrrals and officers quar-
ters in this city and Georgetown D. O.. Soldiers
Home, ID. C., and Fort Whipple, Va.
The right is reserved by the Government to re-
ject any and all bids and these proposals are in
vited under prOviso that appropriation shall be
made for the supplies by Congress; but, if other
wise, the Government will not accept any bid or
enter into contract.
A preference will be given to articles of
domestic production and manufacture, conditions
of price and quality being equal, and such
preference will be given TO articles of American
production and manufacture produced on the
Pacific coast to the extent of the consumption re-
quired by the public service there.
Printed circulars, stating the kind and esti-
mated quantities required at each post or place,
and giving full instructions as to the manner Of
bidding, conditions to be observed by bidders and
terms OF contract and payment will be furnished
on application to this Office.
Proposals should be marked proposals for
Forage and Straw at Washington, ID. c." and
addressed to the undersigned.
A. +. ROCKWELL,
myl-6t Depot Quartermaster.
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PROPOSALS FOR FUEL, FORAGE AND

- STRAW.
OFFICE ASSISTANT QUARTERMAsTER,
FORT MONROE. VA, May l. 1875.
Sealed proposals, in triplicate, subject to the
usual conditions will be received at this Office or
at the office Of the Chief Quartermaster, Military
Division of the Atlantic, New York City, until L
O'Clock noon, on JUNE 8, 1875, at which time and
places they will be opened in presence Of bidders,
for furnishing and delivery at Fort Monroe, Va
3,743,oi0 pounds Anthracite White Ash Coal, egg
size.
41e cords Wood, 4 Oak, Il pine.
2o,OOO pounds Corn.
153,OOO pounds Oats.
$4,000 pounds Hay.
100000 pounds Rye Straw.
Proposals for a less quantity will be received.
The Government reserves the right TO reject
any or all proposals
A preference will be given to articles of domes-
tic production.
Blank proposals, and full Instructions as to the
manner Of bidding, conditions to be observed by
bidders, and terms of contract and payment, will
be furnished on application to the Chief Quarter
master, Military Division of the Atlantic New
York City, or to the Quartermaster at this post.
Envelopes containing the proposals should be
marked, "PropOsals for Fuel, Forage or Straw"
and addressed to the Chief Quartermaster. Mill
tary Division of the Atlantic New York City or
to the Quartermaster at the post.
JAMES CURRY,
my3-6t lst Lieut.. 5th Art'y, A. A. Q. II.
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pRoPosALs FOR MILITARY SUPPLIES.

OFFICE oP CHIEF QUARrHRMAsTRR
BUFFALO, N. Y, April 2, 1875. /
Sealed proposals, in triplicate, subject to the
usual conditions, will be received at this Office or
at the Offices of the Quartermasters at the follow
ng-named posts until Il o'clock, noon, on June l.
1So, at which time and places they will be opened
in presence of bidders. for furnishing and delivery
Of such supplies OF Fuel, Forage and Straw as
may be required during the fiscal year commenc-
ing July ], 1876 and ending June 80 1877, at Buff
falo, N. Y; Detroit Mich; Forts Brady, Macki-
mac, Wayne and Gratiot, Michigan; Forts Porter
Niagara and Ontario and Madison Barracks, New
York.
Proposals for either class of the stores men,
toned, or for quantities less than the whole re-
quired, will be received.
The Government reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals.
A preference will be given to articles of domes-
tic production.
Blank proposals and printed circulars, stating
the kind and estimated quantities required at each
post and giving full instructions as TO the manner
Of bidding, conditions to be observed by bidders
and terms Of contract and payment, will be fur.
nished on application to this office, to the quar-
termasters Of the various posts named.
Envelopes containing proposals should be
marked, Proposals for - at -" and ad-
dressed to the undersigned or TO the respective
post quartermasters. g. b. DANDY,
ap8-tf Major and Chief Quartermaster.
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nYl-6t
PROPOSALS FOR WATER TRANSPOR
l. TATION.

DEPOT QUARTERMAsTHR's OPYICR
WASHINGTON, ID. C., May ], 1876. (
Sealed proposals, in triplicate, will be received
at this office until II o'clock, noon June 1876 at
which time and place they will be opened in the
presence Of bidders, for the performance Of the
daily transportation services by water between
this city and Forts Foote and Washington, Mary
land, which may be required by this Department
during the fiscal year ending June 80 1911
Bidders will state the price per man and the
Price per pound; also the rate per diem at which
they will carry the passengers and.stOres. Each
bid must be accompanied by guaranty of two re-
spOnsible persons that the contract to be entered
into will be duly executed.
The right is reserved by the Government to re-
lect any and all bids, and these proposals are in
vited under prOvisO that appropriation shall be
made for the services by Congress; but if other
wise, the Government will not accept any bid or
enter into contract.
Proposals should be marked, proposals for
Water Transportation" and addressed to the un-
dersigned.
Any further information desired will be fur
nished on application to this office.
A. +. ROCKWELL.
myl-6t Depot Quartermaster.
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T 4. wORMLEY, Auctioneer,
os Sl4 L street northwest.
T1RCSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE real
i ESTATE, SITUATE ON NORTH CARO-

Y
L ESTATE. SITUATE ON NORTH CARO-
LIMA AVENUE, BETWEEN THIRD AND
FOURTH STREETS EAST.
ber2, A. ID. ls72, and duly recorded in Hber No.
69 folio % of the land records for the District
of and at the request of the party secured
thereby, will offer for sale, in front of the prem
ises. at 4:30 O'Clock p. m, on TUESDAY, the 10th
dav of May. 1876 all that certain piece parcel Of
ground, lying and being in the city of Washington
District of Columbia, and known and described as
lot "A. - in Lobsiger's subdivision of original lot
numbered three, g, in square seven hundred and
nincty-One. obi and being further more partc-
ulaTly described in certain deed from Rudolph
in libcr No. SO. folio 48 part of lot 'O' of Ru
dOlph Lobsigcr's subdivision of original lot of
square numbered 79. contained within the following
metcs and bounds: Beginning at the southwest cor
of original lot numbered three. q. In square
seven hundred and nincty-One, Obi, } and running
thence in a nOrthwesterly direction along the dyd
ing line of original lots three (3) and four (D sixty
(bC) feet more or less: thence eastery twelve (l2)
fcet thence in 4 sOuthcasterly direction sixty (O)
feet more or less to North Carolina avenue thence
along said avenue TO the place of beginning.
Terms of sale: One third cash; balance in six and
twelve months for which the notes of the purchaser
from the day of sale, and secured by deed of
trust upon the property shall be taken. deposit
of SGO will be required of the purchaser at the time
of sale, and all cOnyeyancing will be at the cost of
the purchaser. Terms of sale to be complied with
within () days after the day Of sale otherwise
the trustee the right to resell the property
al the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.
GEO. W. STICKSEY, Trustee.
my5-FMW&ds j. T. W0RMLEY, Auct.
National Republican., 1876-05-16
FINANCIAL.
N((CCNONN(C[NO NOCNoCONI@ONON@INN
WALL STREET SPECULATION.

The reliable house of ALEX. FRorHINGHAA &
Co., No. Il Wall Street, New York publish a hand
some eight page weekly paper, called the Weekly
Financial Report, which they send free to any ad-
dress. In addition to a large number of edi-
torials on financial and business topics 1t contains
very full and accurate reports of the sales and stand
ing of bond stock and security dealt in the
SlOck Exchange. Messrs. FROTHISGHAM &Co. are
very extensive brokers, of large experience and
tried integrity. In addition their stock broker
age business. they sell what termed ''Priyi-
leges,' Puts and Calls, - one of the favor
lite methods of Legitimate speculation. Their advice
fOrtunes.-Eeto York MetrODOtis myl2-tf
National Republican., 1876-05-16
DRoPosALs FOR SUPPLIES,

NAVY PAY OFPICR,
No. % Broadway, NEW YORK, April q, 1875.
Proposals, sealed and indorsed on envelope,
"Bid for Supplies Advertised, will be received at
this Office until Il o'clock, 18th May next, for the
following supplies of the best quality, to be de-
lvered free Of expense at the Navy Yard, New
York, Immediately upon the award being made,
subject to the usual inspection, viz:
BUREAU OF YARDS AND DOCKS.
1opieces sawed yellow pine, 10xl5x4o feet.
1e pieces sawed yellow pine, exl2x40 feet.
100 pieces sawed yellow prne 6xl0x4 feet.
625 pieces spruce plank, 3xlOx15 feet.
2,400 lbs 7-fnch iron cut spikes.
1000 lbs Tinch round iron.
1000 lbs. ss-inch round iron.
All Ofthe above material to be of the best
quality.
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids
that may not be deemed advantageous to the
Government, and to award each article or item
separate, as may be most to its interest.
Responsible security required for the prompt
and faithful delivery of supplies awarded within
the time specified.
Blank forms will be furnished at this Office, and
bids opened at the hour above named when par
ties interested are invited to be present.
GEORGE F. CUTTER
ap22-td Pay Director U. S. Navy.
National Republican., 1876-05-16
GALE OF ORDNANCE STORES.

SAN ANTONIO ARsRNAL)
TEXAS, April 10, 1870.
VIII be offered for sale at public auction, com.
mencing at 10 O'Clock a. m, May 81, 1870, at this
Arsenal, quantity of Pistols Swords, Accoutre-
ments, Small-arm Ammunition. &C.. sc. A cata-
logue Of the articles to be sold will be furnished
on application at this Arsenal, at the Ordnance
Agency, New York, or at the Ordnance Once,
Washington, ID. q.
Terms cash: Ten per cent. on the day Of sale-on
acceptance of a bid-and the remainder when the
property is delivered.
In case Of the failure Of any person to make the
required deposit the sale to him will be considered
as null and void, and the stores may be again put
up for sale.
All stores will be required to be removed within
twenty days from the close of sale.
Stores must be removed within the time allowed,
and any purchaser failing, within that time, to
complete the payment for the stores purchased by
him will forfeit the ten per cent. deposited day
Of sale.
The Government reserves the right to refuse
any bid not deemed satisfactory.
Packing-boxes to be paid for at q stated price,
TO be determined by the commanding officer.
CLIFTON Comfy,
my26t Captain Of Ordnance, Coming.
National Republican., 1876-05-16
GOVERNMENT SALES.

GOVERNMENT SALES.
GOV MENT SALE
GOSPORT NAVY YARD, NORFOLK, VA,
WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
At the Inspection of Provisions and Clothing,
United States Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va,
ON WEDNESDAY,, MAY II, AT L M,
A Large Lot of
CONDEMNED PROVISIONS,
consisting Of 800 chests $50 lbs) Oolong Tea, 500
lbs. Bread, Beef, Flour, Dried Fruits, Pickles,
Butter, Dried Potatoes, Beans, MOlasses, Vine
gar, Onions, Bread Bags Also, lot of
CLOTHING,
consisting Of L, 900 yards of Blue Flannel, $50
yards Canvas Duck, 535 yards Blue Nankin, Pea
Jackets, Monkey Jackets, Blue Cloth Trowsers,
Satinet Trowsers, Canvas Duck Trowsers Barns
ley Sheetng Frocks, Blue Satinet, Calfskin and
Kip Shoes, Blankets, Blue Cloth Caps. Also, o
lot Of
SMALL STORES,
consisting of White and Black Thread, Ribbon
Tape, fSpoOls Cotton, Thimbles, Jack Knives,
Scissors, RaZors, RaZor-Strops, Shaving Boxes,
Shaving Brushes, Shaving Soap, Scrub Brushes,
Backing Brushes, Whisp- Bro0ms, Eagle Buttons,
Fine Combs. Mess Kettles, Mess Pans, Tin-Pots,
Tin-Pans, Spoons, 2 $50 bottles of Mustard Black
ing, Can-Openers, Forks, and Cap Ribbons. Also,
lot Of PadlOcks, Door, Locks, Scales Weights and
Measures, Salt Bags and Empty Barrels.
Terms cash.
By order Of the Commandant:
THOS. T. CASWELL,
myS-td Paymaster in charge.