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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-16

TRANSFERRING UF HOUSES,
in any style that may be desired from one Coat 10
three, Hard Finish, White Coat or Heavy Skim
Cornices and Centres run. and Ornaments stuck +,
ifGesired. None but frst-cass workmcn will be
employed on work that may be entrusted TO ne.
CLSTERNS CEHENTED AND GUARAN-
TEED TO HOLD.
| hereby tender my grateful Acknowledgements
for the liberal patronage have received since
commencing business, and hope bys strict adhe-
renee to duty 10 merit continuance Of the zane.
Iz;j~ All communications addressed g. ne at
Charlestown, W. Va, viii receive prompt atten-
ton G. FRANK GALLAHER.
March %, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-16
Paints. Oils. Glass.

Paints, Oils. Glass,
I EVILS Lead, Yarnishcs, Bruihes and all goods
Z ! belonging to the trade, Tor sale by
apr. 10, rs. JAS. LAW. HOOfF AGO.
7 HAVE on hand and will keep in stock the PAT
Z ebt Chemical Paiats-pr,psred for immediate
use. for inside OF outside work
Apr. 10, rs. JAS. LAW. HO0FF 500.
HONDINATl0N Hame-Straps, vacuum or
/ for harness, Cotton Back Bands. Traces FOR
sale b. JAS. LAW. HOOFF co.
Apri! 10, 1875.
{ ARDEN Trowes, Torks, Hoes, Rakcs, Spades
~ and Lines, for sale by
Apr. 10, IS. JAS. LAW. HOOFF & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-16
COAL AND WOOD YARD.

Washington ~ LippitC
WILL keep on hand a constant supply Of
W COAL Of all kinds, aud Sawed and Split
WOOD. which they will furnish and deliver in
quantities GO suit customers, for Cash. Orders
lcitat Yard, corner Samuel street and b. + D. K.
VI Cash paid for Bones.
June a. lST3-ly
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-16
The Trmc Meaning.

DEBSONS ewing o. bills will confer q special
I favor b. prompt settlement We need o. A.
money 60 meet our liabilities, and vii! he f0fcr-
10 make collections for this purpose. We irad
Our friends v $40 come forward ard fay ~ prompt
~, longer indulgence Is impossible.
TRUSS Eli LUCAS.
C.,tr. 49, . 1870
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-16
NOTICE.

4 Ill persons are hereby warned not to tre,ps~
"A on ny VINEYARD and Orchard. helsw viii
De enforced against all offenders. Parents are
earnestly requested 70 warn their boys or they
may be injured. Night plunderers will receive
special attention by an armed guard. 80 admit
lance on Sundays to any person.
Aug. s, Is74.tf. J.J.H. STRAITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-16
A KEEPSAKE FOR ALL.
Holiday Goods p!
Substantial, Useful, Ornamental

~ ~ DELLER IS now opening at his
I, -, } Drug and Fancy Store on the
Court House Square. the most select and beauti-
fu assortment of Holiday Presents ever offered
in this market. In addition 10 his large and gen
cral stock Of Per,umeries Toilet Soaps. Hair and
Tooth Brushes Combs, Pocket Books, Cigar Ca
SEES, aud Fancy Toilet Articles generally, he.has
carefully selected from the best houses OF Phi'a-
delphia aud Baltimore, at least a specimen cory
Of almost every thing unique new or beautiful
that the needs of the season has produced. lie IN
vitcs his friends and he public 20 examine stock,
as he can but euumerate amongst an endless va
ricty Of articles
Bibles. Hysa az J Prayer Books, l5edUti-
fully bouudl Photograph Aijaa's, Steel Ehgra-
rings, Clromos Of Oh sizes and at all prices,
BoIemcqa Fases. Toilei Sets, Writing Desss,
Ilort Pores, N0Ho CJrls. Sisyeoscopic Hers,
Book Ranks. Corner and Side Brackets, Paper
Holders. Card EeceiceTS, DC, &c,
With n large snd carefully selected assort-
mcnt OF Children's BOOKS, aud TOY from a
Penny Whistle 70 a Locomotive
EG.. With many thanks FOR the liberal patron,
age extended the ast liolyday season, II Is hoped
that with a much larger and by far more attrac-
tive supply, his good friends may dnd something
u suit all tastes and az all prices. Call early and
secure choice. as the desire Is quick sales and but
q moderate profit
December Is, 1873.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-16
Timothy Seed.
Perfection of Light.

THE only absolutely safe i:uminator 20 uEa in
any Lamp. Il cannot be exp oded. Elaine.
the family safeguard.
WARDEN Il OXNARD,
Pitisburg, Pa.
For sale Nv GEO. ". r. kEAR5LEY.
Dec l. !NT5
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-16
LIGHT & MITCHELL,

iIGE1 i * MI / X II l. LII,
DEALER Is
Drugs, Medicines. Paints,
SCHOOL BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOBACCOS,
CIGARS, &C,
rE1AKES this oppoi tlu;ty Of thanking hiS,-sg
patrons Coz their most liberal patronage Wy
f5r the last year. and hopes by strict attcn- z x
ton and fair dealing tomcrit continuance ofth
same. ] sell f-st rute goods always; do not sell
counterfeit or cheap goods for the best Warrant
everything sold-tnbe returned If not as guaran-
tecd 1t is my desire and also pleasure, to sellny
patrons
THE BEST QUALITY OF GOODS
ARRAYS, but will if compelled, sell them Laudauum
for cts, Syrup for 3 cts, aui Cologne for - cts
per pint; but at the same time, lvtmc inform you,
thataccordiug 10 the United States Pharmacopea,
YOU cau'tmakc LaUdarum for less than 10 cts, by
the Wholesale much cheaper plan Is t" buy
your goods genuine and add the 'r1'cr Yourself
want al my old Accounts settled MP bypaynS
She Cash Immediately, and new ones begun imme-
diately, il not sooner. VIII aatask FOR money on
the new CUES until after Harvest
ClGAES-best in town.
GEO. T. LIGHT.
May l, 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-16
Boot and shoe Making.
REPAIRING, sc.

TENIE undersigned has removed his shop to the
! buldiu-oa the corner of Charles and Liberty
s,rects-in the building lately occaPied by Wei
rick IT. Weller. The cbaractcrot the work done by
the subscriber swc.i known approximately the
citizens OF Charlc,tnwn and vicinity IL is hardly
necessary 90 add tha: he will erdeayor to sustain
his reputation rs a reliable workman, and will ex-
ccutc promptly aud at reasonable rates all orders
given Aim-ei,her tog New work or Repairing.
JOHN AVIS Of Wr.
Nav &c, 1874. April 70, 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-16
Bradicy's Super Phosphate,

ID duicj Dup hoopii"'''
~ reduced Prices, and terms 20 suit the times.
MARINERS, do not fail to call and examine our
stock, and read our certificates. To most Of
our patrons and friends we send circulaTs. giving
the experience Of the best farmers in the country
with these standard Fertilizers. We hope they
will read them carefully.
In Jefferson county the Bradley Phosphate
speaks its own praise from its results, and We be-
iavc is in more general use and favor than any
other article offered in the market.
The Sea Fowl Guano is manufactured by the
same old reliable Com pany, and is preferred by
some to the Bradley. There can be no mistake
in using either OF them as their reputation is too
well established for the manufacturers 20 run the
risk OF altering or adulterating them.
WASHINGTON i LlPPlTT,
Agents for Jefferson, Clarke and Frederick
counties.
August Il, 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-16

CHOYEIS and Tongs. Pokers andFire Dogs,
JAS. LAW. u00FF co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-16

DUTCHERKNIyES, best English and Amcri-
- can manufacture, for sale by
Nov. -, 1878. DUKE GALLAHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-16
Furniture Repaired.

Tg1UE und,rsis7edhas opened a Furniture Re
pair shop 10 the building on corner OF SAM
n. and Main streets, Chsrestown-a few doors
East nt Court House, on same side. lie will Re
pair Furniture in substantial and neat manner at
reasonable prices, aud with Psomptitudc.
Jan. 20, lSI5-if T.G.RCST.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-16
Plain and Ornamental
PA STERIN Il.

TIVE subscriber takes advantage ofthe Press az
medium b. which to inform the citizens Of
this and adjoining counties that he is prepared TO
undertake the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-16

rgNINNED Wire Coffee Pot Stands, French Pat
tern Cole. Pots with iiltcrer, regarded the
best in use, OR sale by
Dec. Is, 1875. D ht Il tALLAlEH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-16
September 2, 1915.
SCHOOL BOOKS hYp srATloyfEY.

SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONED.
I HAVE jos. received fr0m PhiisdcIphis . G
1 rlcte line %! all School Books u..d DO
schools o! our town, which we can cell 90 80
figures as sny other h0Use. ADy book noi0hh
can be furnished 10 Few days have D.
large stock Of Letter Cap, Foolscap. Not, iin'
and Initial Paper, with Envelopes o. all fiz.ll
shapes. with Slsies, Pen-h0ljers, Pcns, &c., o.
low prices. Call and examine.
April p 1876. G. +. BELIZE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-16

q" | declare. ji hlvlt i'rso,tea my wallet
Tine Gr.I l?, aa j,larled big words 81,
h5m fr sll three minutes before. plu,iu, ar
breath. When a chance came. the stranger
continued. Gat have fs.y dollars here 10
my vest pocket" TIE cashier couldn't smile
% save him.
\ youass,cr being required to write a COM
position upon some portion Of the human body
selected tina; which uui,es tbe head to the body,
and expounlei as follows " A throat is con-
venient to have, especially to ROSTERS AMI
ministers The former eats corn and crows
with IL: the latter rrclches through his'n aud
then ties tuP. This is pretty much all l can
think Of about aecks'
P,iv4,s.P,ae'. you mr., wr,1s'; 20 smoke SO
per.is,e1,'y. Tobacco Is poisonous Ah,
Sergeant, its joking.rau are - - never joke.
and least Of all with ms interiors Ser
sslnt. my grandfather has smoked ever since
he was wcaucj, aud now is seyeuty-iour." -
"lAul whlt.ioes that rroyso Perhaps if he
had not smoked be would have been ninety y
tajs time
A widower was ,skel why be did not have
the picture OF his departed vito framed as
rnsmcuto Of her who was gone before. Sir,
said the maa addressed. there is no necessity
for il; her memory is ep':yo'dant by assaS.a-
ton. keep hardware store and see sad
;. r... ,.,..s az, Q r. .I';r.r-r.;-. r,,-.,- l.,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-16

" Pcv.teP1e'. yJa 'lr, wr'15''o smoke SO
persis,ca,'y Tobacco Is poisonous Ah,
Sergeant, its 'kiugssau are. - - never joke.
and least of all with ms interiors. % Ser
GENT, my grandfather has smoked ever since
he was wcanej, aud now is seveuty-four. -
"lAul whlt.does that proys2 Perhaps if he
had not smoked be would have been ninety y
This tir-r
National Republican., 1876-09-02

NNNN~N-NNNUNONONNONN NONN-NNHN~OOI~NNN~Oo
GOVERNMENT SALE OF QUARTER
~ MAS TER'S STORES, &C.
National Republican., 1876-09-02
AND OHIO RAILROAD.

JULY7, 1876.
A. NJ. Leave washington. -
$40 Baltimore, Annapolis and Way stations, Point
Of Rocks, and intermediate stations, Main
7:Io Baltimore and Alexandria Junction.
CAPE Ray
and saturday, by boat via New Castle, and
Gars saHdPy Stops At Way staaons snd
connects for Annapolis,
~ BerEe:ey, Deer PARK, oaklaHd; Psriors and
sslIsss9PeFs. Frederick, ,:Hagers'Own and valley
s:g Point Of Rocks and Way Stations.
$3.50 Baltimore and Way Stations.
=, and Philadelphia; Sunday to Baltimore only.
R:l5 Baltimore, Way Stations, Ellicott City and
~ ExPRkss. On efN Sunday ali way SSR stations ad and
,.,o Baltimore only.
l:O BALTIMORE AND LAUREL EXPRESS. Frede-
Tics, Ellicots City and Way Stations via
ass FTeaf5ick and Point of Rocks, tvia Metropou-
4:45 Baltimore, Annapolis and Way Stations.
us CHlcAGo: CINCINNATI AND LoUIsyILLE
ley. Deer Park, oakIand,, Columbus @ S sand and
Louisville by n:sa p. m. train on Saturday,
and sSfPnE cars
6:io Baltimore and Way Stations. Connects for
700 PHiLXpELPHIk AND BALTIMORE EXPRESS.
:sS s;SS ss,i Baltimore and Way Stations. -,
burg by train leaving Sunday night. Way
Stations on Metropolitan Branch. SIeepers.
800 Baltimore. Relay, Bl&densburg, BelIsVille,
IO:Oo NEW YoRK AND PHILADELPHIA NIGHT Ex-
PRESS. Sleeping cars to New YORK.
10:05 Baltimore and Principal Way Stations.
lo:4o hSrtfnsburg and Way Stations, Metropolitan
Branch.
u:3o 81. LOUIS EXPRESS. Berkeley, Deer Park,
Oakland, Chicago, Columbus, saRdusky,
Newark. On Saturday for Louisville.
7l0, $40, sl0 s: leo. 5:25 5:i5. TOO, 7:06
S:0, 500, 1890. l0:0S and II 30 p m, daily.
All other trains daily, except Sunday.
No connection on sunday for Hagerstown,
Valley Branch, or for New York and PhIladel-
phia at s:l0 q. m. and lao D. m.
For further information apply at the Baltimore
and Ohio ticket Offices, Washington station, and 49,
sol and e8 Pennsylvsnia avenue, and No. 6l3 Fif-
teeuth street n. W., where orders will be taken for
baggage 70 be checked and received at any point in
the city.
THOS. X. SHARP,
Master OF Transportation.
L. M. COLE, General Ticket Agent.
GEO. 8. KlNlNTZ General A aenf
National Republican., 1876-09-02
PROPOSALS FOR BRICKS.
OFFICE OF BUILDING FOR STATE, WAR
,ASD NAVY DEPARTMENTS,
200 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,

OFFICE OF BUILDING FOR STATE, WAR;
.AND NAVY DEPARTMENPS, I
2l00 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
WASHINGTON D. O., Sept. 2, 1875.
Sealed proposals, indorsed Proposals for
Bricks, {" will be received at this office until II
o'clock on the l1th instant for furnishing and de-
liyering at the site of the east wing of building
for State, War and Navy Departments: One and
one half million, more or less, BRICKS.
All to be Of the best quality, hard burned, Red
Bricks, of uniform size, and of the same dimen-
sions as those used In the building last year.
To be subjected at any time to such tests as to
hardness and durability as the engineer may re-
Quire, and to be delivered at an average rate OF
one hundred thousand bricks each week.
Each bidder must deposit with his bid one
thousand dollars in currency or United States
bonds. The money or bonds so deposited will be
returned to the unsuccessful bidders when the
contract Is awarded, and to the successful bidder
when he executes his contract. But failure to
enter into contract within FIVE days after the
award shall forfeit the money or bonds to the
United States as liquidated damages.
Bonds in the sum of one half the work con-
tracted for will be exacted when the contract is
executed. D. E. BABUOUK,
Colonel Of Engineers U. S. Army, Chief Engineer
in Charge. sep2-3t
National Republican., 1876-09-02

The United States
VS..
The Harper's Ferry Water Power
and Manufacturing Company OF
West Virginia, Francis q. Adams
National Republican., 1876-09-02
DROPoSALS FOR FUEL.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, I

WABHINGTON, ID. Q. august 10, 1916. Z
Sealed proposals will be received at the De-
partment of State until IL m on the I'd day Of
September, 1876, to furnish this Department with
fuel for the year ending June 80, 1877, to be de-
livered In such quantities as desired.
Information as to kinds and quantities of coal
can be obtained Of the undersigned at this De-
partment.
The right to reject any or all bids,o or TO accept
any bid or any portion Of any bid, is reserved.
Each bidder is required 10 deposit with the SUPER
intendent of this Department q bond in the sum
of two thousand dollars as guarantee of q faith
full performance OF the contract which may be
awarded to him. r. O. MORGAN,
aul7, z, ,26&29 Superintendent
National Republican., 1876-09-02
| DROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES AND
| i TRANSPORTATION FOR THE INDIAN

PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES AND
L TRANSPORTATION FOR THE INDIAN
SERVICE.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, ;
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, lS76.
Sealed proposals for furnishing
80, 100 pounds Beef on the hoof.
3,e50,00O Flour.
2,6450O0 % Corn.
99i 900 " Bacon.
1,1l2OO0 "a Hard Bread.
$1,000 " Salt.
1900 Soap.
10000 81 Lard.
10000 " Pemmican.
$50 barrels Mess Beef.
SIS :" Mess Pork,
And for TRANSPORTATION OF INDIAN
SUPPLIES will be received at the Lindell hotel,
St. Louis, until noon Of "WEDNESDAY, Septem-
ber 6.
Further particulars will be furnished on appli-
cation to this Office, to the Lndell Hotel, st.
Louis, to VIM. Nicholson, Superintendent of In
dian Affairs, Lawrence, o. II. Bostwck, Chey-
enne, or to the cOmmissaries of subsistence, Uni
ted States army at Sioux City, St. Paul, or
Omaha. ]. q. SMITH,
aulS-Gt Commissioner.
National Republican., 1876-09-02
PROPOSALS
NN<oNNNNnsoooON
ITO AACHINISTS AND SHIP BUILDERS.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT
.WAsHINGToN, ID. O., August %, 1879.
Sealed proposals for q New Boiler and Repairs
TO the Steam Machinery of the Revenue Steamer
"STEVENS" will be received at this Department
until II O'Clock noon Of THURSDAY, the l4th of
September, 1870. ...
Bidders must state the time IN which they will
agree to complete the work and the amount they,
will allow for old material Bids must be in ac-
cordance with the specifications, and should be
addressed to the Secretary of the Treasury, and
indorsed on the envelope, proposals for New
Boiler, ETC., for the Revenue Steamer Stevens"
Specifications for the work may be obtained
from the Collectors Of Customs at New York.
Philadelphia and Baltimore, and at this Depart
ment. =
The vessel may be seen at the port last above
named.
The Government reserves the right to reject
any or all bids, and to waive defects, IL deemed
for the interests of the Government so to do.
(Signed) CHAS. T. CONANT,
se2td Acting Secretary.
National Republican., 1876-09-02
The United States
vs..
Francis G. Adams ct al.
The United States
VS..

&c.
By authority conferred on me ss commissioner, BY
United States for the District OF West Virginia. at
Mheelings In the above three several chancery
THTksp&T, itf; JAY PTIHffsG The 18Th ST DAY OF SEPT. 1s7s
e A. Of on tas 70
P9SSb tb auction the following valuable real estate
bed wse 1 Ted ePs Of the &
yeysnees to George Washington, President of the
United States. in l7si, and thereafter by the de-
the 3 dsg e
vember 1859 the date of the sale Of said property,
properly includes The Site Of the Sld Armori builds
ings or mlsket factory, Byrne's island and islands
Of land and bluff bordering on the Potomac river
and lying between said river and the streets and lots
map Of said property, used at the sale q 1859 Also
at said place with the dams and other privi d
leges and the lots with the buildings thereon, EN-
IN Of he aG and
pany is constructed through this lot No. 1.
the United States az the time q said sale In Sss e9-
III % s S ie
No; 2 on said map used at the sale OF 1858.
block 4, on sheHsndosh Street as ala down on map p
or sh9 an1 1 sad OF II SaS
lots and s Of said prsRerty IN said block A each
through to the Shenandoah river intersected by an
alley 10 feet wide, at the railroad embankment.
These lots situated the Intersection OF the
Shenandoah with the Potomac, near the business
portion of said town, and are considered desirable
and valuable
TERMS OF SALE: Ten per cent. Of the amount
for which each of said lots sell will be required Of
the respective purchasers on the day Of sale. For
the residue Of the purchase money credit of one
and two years will be given, the purchaser execut-
security, bearing interest from Gay of sale. lien
the property sold will also be retained to secure
the payment Of the purchase money.
The above suits were instituted by the United
hereinbefore described to sale and applying the
proceeds of sale to the discharge of the bonds
cuted by defendants In said SUITS at the sale Of said
property made by the United States in 1863.
ANY additional Information as TO this property,
its situation condition and purposes for which 1t Is
adapted will be furnished by the undersigned, who
solicits correspondence on the subject.
Copies of said map OF sale, referred to above to-
gether with additional description OF said property
and of the surrounding country will be furnished
application This property is considered among the
most valuable in the country for manufacturing pur
poses on account of its remarkable water power.
N. GOFF, Jr., Commissioner.
ARKsRURG. W. VA, Laly "a 1875. jyg-Thtd
National Republican., 1876-09-02
DROPOSALS FOR A SCROLL SAW.

NAVY PAY OFFICE
No. 427 CHEsNUT STREET, }
PHILADELPHIA, August p, 1915.
Sealed proposals, Endorsed "Proposals, Bureau
Construction and Repairs, will be received at
this office until THURSDAY, at l O'c ock p NJ,
September I, 1876, for one Bevel Scroll Saw, with
iron frame, (eQual to KnowltOn's improved.)
To be delivered Immediately, free of charge, at
League Island Navy Yard, subject to the ap-
prOval of the Commandant. For further infOr-
nation bidders are referred to the Naval Con-
structor, at the Navy Yard.
The right is reserved to reject any bid that may
not be deemed advantageous to the Government.
Responsible security will be required for the
faithful delivery of the above in conformity with
the stipulatiOns the blank forms for bids to be
had at this office, otherwise bids will not be en-
tertained A. w. RUSSEL
poy
National Republican., 1876-09-02
DROPUSALS FOR WAGONS.

QCARTERMASTHR GENERALS OFFICE
WASHINGTON. ID. O., August 10, 1870 (
Sealed proposals, in triplcate, subject to the
usual conditions, will be received at the office of
the Chief Quartermaster at Fort LeavenwOrth,
Kansas, until II O'clock noon on September 9,
1876, or at the Office of the Depot Quartermaster
at Jetiersonyille, Indiana until 1A30 p. IN, same
date at which time and places they will be opened
in the presence of bidders, for the construction
and early delivery to the Quartermaster's De-
partment at Fort Leayenworth, or at Jefferson
Vile, OF Fifty (50) two-hOrse and four-horse or
mule Wagons, to be built in accordance with
plcation at the office of Chief Quartermaster at
Fort LeavenwOrth, or at the office of the Depot
Quartermaster at Jetfersonville. Bidders will
specify how soon they can complete the delivery
of the whole quantity. A pattern wagon of the
kind required can be seen at the Quartermaster's
Depot at Jacksonville.
The Government reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals.
4 preference will be given to articles of dores-
tic manufacture, conditions of price and quality
being equal.
Each proposal should be accompanied by a
guarantee (signed by two responsible persOns)
that II will be carried out in good faith if ac-
cepted.
Envelopes containing the proposals for the de-
livery of the Wagons at Fort Leavenworth should
be IndOrsed proposals for tWo-hOrse and four
horse or mule Wagons" and addressed to tho
Chief Quartermaster, Department of the Mis-
souri,, Fort LeavenwOrth, Kansas and envelopes
containing proposals for delivery at Jefferson
vile should be similarly Endorsed and addressed
to the Depot Quartermaster at Jetfers0nville,
Indiana. NJ. q. MEIGS,
sel-td Quartermaster General.
National Republican., 1876-09-02
DROPosALS FOR SUPPLIES.
QUARTERMAsTER'sO OPFICE, U. S. M. O.,

QUARTERMAsTER's OPFICE, U. S. M. C,l
WASHINGTON. August 8, 1876.
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
until L O'Clock m. Of the 14th day of September
next for furnishing supplies to the United States
Marine Corps, during The fiscal year ending June
30, 1877 TO be delivered at the office of the Assist
ant Quartermaster, Philadelphia, Pa, free of ex-
pense, to the United States.
Schedules of the supplies required with quan-
titles and the standard samples can be seen 10 the
Office Of the Quartermaster, Washington, ID. e.;
Assistant Quartermasters' Offices, No 226 South
Fourth street, Philadelphia, and 3l9 Broadway,
New York, and at Marine Barracks, Boston,
Mass.
Blank forms Of proposal and all Information
desired can be had by applying at either Of the
places named above.
Proposals to be indorsed on the envelope, "Pro-
posals for Supplies" addressed to
W. B. SLACK,
au12 Major and Quartermaster.
National Republican., 1876-09-02

State bCads quiet and nominal.
The following quotations of State securities
sFs furnishet by H. d. Cooke, jr., & Co., bankers,