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National Republican., 1876-09-09
DROPOsALs FOR SUPPLIES.
NAVY PAY OFPICB, J
No. % BROADWAY, New YORK,

NAVY PAY OBPICB,
No. % BROADWAY, New YORK,
August p, 1875. J
Proposals. scaled and Endorsed on envelope
"Bid for Supplies Advertised" )" will be received
at this otice until II O'Clock 10th September next
for tho following supplies to be delivered free Of
expense, at the Navy Yard, New York, subject to
the usual inspection, for the use Of the Navy.
This coal is required to be of the best quality Of
its kind, to be well screened and free from all
foreign substances. and to be delivered at the
Navy Yard, Brooklyn, into carts provided by the
Government, and to be paid for at the weights OF
the Navy Yard scales. All TO be delivered on or
before the LIST day of October next.
BUREAU OF YARDS AND DOCKS.
$50 tons, 2 24O lbs. per ton. Locust Mountain An
thracite Coal, screened for Steam Boilers.
80 tons, 2,2i0 It's. per tor, Locust Mountain An
thraclte Coal, Stove size.
so tons, 2,24o lbs. per ton, Locust Mountain An
thracite Coal, Egg size.
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids
that may not be deemed advantageous to the
Government.
Responsible security required for the prompt
and faithful delivery 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 T. GUTTER,
sep5-td Pay Director United States Navy.
National Republican., 1876-09-09
II J. SWEET, Auctioneer.

TRUSTEES, SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
PROP ERTI ON THE EAST SIDE OF ELEV-
ENTH STREET, BE- EEN 2 AND K
STREETS NORTHWEST.
- By virtue of q deed of trust, dated August
es3 Il, A. ID. 1873, duly recorded In Liber No. 726
H. folio 212, of the land records for the Dis
x.& trict of Columbia, and at the request of the
party secured thereby will sell at public auction,
In front of the premises. on WEDNESDAY, Sep
tember i3, 1876 at $50 O'Clock p. the following
described real estate situate in the city of Washing
ton, ID. C., to wit: All those certain pieces par
cells of ground known and described upon the land
records of said city as lots numbered six To- and
seven, &, } In square numbered three hundred and
thirty-six, according Harkness' subdivision, to-
geher with the improvements, consisting of a frame
building divided into several tenements, which
presents an opportunity for profitable invest
ment.
Terms: Two thousand dollars. with interest at ten
0) per cent. per annum from February l3, 1875, to
day of sale and expense of sale in cash. and the bal
ance six and twelve months. for which the notes
of the purchaser, bearing interest from the day of
sale, Will be taken. deposit of 500 will be re-
quired of the purchaser at the time OF SALE and all
conveyancing at the expense of the purchaser. If
terms of sale are not compiled with in seven days
from the day of sale the trustees reserve the right to
resell the property at the risk and cost of the de-
faulting purchaser after five days advertisement.
BRAINARD IL. WARNER, lrrrs+oos
ANDREW i. DUVALL,
eeI-FMWkds E. j. SW EET. AuctiOneer,
National Republican., 1876-09-09
GOVERNMENT SALES.
GOVERNMENT SALE.

NAVY YARD, NORFOLK, VA, Aug. 10, 1870.
Will be sold at public au ction, on SATURDAY,
September 9, 1915, at Il O'Clock m, on account Of
the Bureau Of Construction and Repairs the fol-
lowing named condemned boats viz:
One a. Launch "a IT. long, 10 It. wide and #. 8
in. deep.
One ~ Launch 81 f. long, #. 0 in. wide and 8
It. 2 in. deep.
One ~ Launch 80 #. long, #. wide and #.
deep.
in. deep.
One a. Cutter 70 IT, long, #. in. wide and #.
in. deep.
One ~ Gutter 2s #. long, #. in. wide and II.
One ~ Cutter % n. long, r. 3 in. wide and Il.
2in. deep.
One ~ Cutter q II. long, #. in. wide and #.
in. deep.
One Q) Cutter q #. long, #. in. wide and fl.
One ~ Whale Boat 25 n. long, 9 #. wide and #.
2 in. deep.
Terms of sale: Cash upon delivery, boats to be
removed from the yard ten (l0) days after sale.
BY order Of the Commandsnt.
GEORGE r. BOUSH,
se=-td Naval Constructor,
National Republican., 1876-09-09
no MACHINIsTs AND SHIP BUILDERS
TREASURY DEPARTMENT

TREASURY DRPARTMENT,1
WASHINGTON, ID. o., August %, 1870 !
Sealed proposals tor New Boiler and Repairs
to the Steam Machinery of the Revenue Steamer
"STEVENS" will be received at this Department
September, 1875.
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
Endorsed on the envelope, proposals for Now
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
ramed.
The Government reserves the right to reject
any OF all bids, and to waive defects, If deemed
for the interests of the Government so to do.
(Signed) CHAS. F. CONANT
National Republican., 1876-09-09
sel-td
DROPOsALs FOR A SCROLL SAW.
NAVY PAY OFFICE, }
No. 427 CHEsNUT STREET,

NAVY PAY OFFICE,
No. 427 CHEsNUT STREET,
PHILADELPHIA, August 2, 1876.
Sealed proposals, indorsed "PrOpOsals, Bureau
Construction and Repairs, " will be received at
this Office until THURSDAY, at o'c Ock p. m,
September L 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 10 the ap-
prOyal 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 on the blank forms for bids to be
had at this ottice, otherwise bids will not be en-
tertained a W. RUSSELL,
au2g-td Paw Inspector, u. ). n,
National Republican., 1876-09-09
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TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE AND DESIRABLE BUILD
ING LOTS IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON.
By virtue of a deed OF trust, dated May II,
E.k 1872. and recorded in Liber 6Sl folio 22 Re,
~ Of the land records of the District of Column
- bia, and at the request of the party secured
thereby will sell at public auction, In front of the
premises, on FRIDAY, the 29th day of September.
1876, at O'Clock p. the following describe real
estate in the city of Washington in tbe District Of
Columbia to wit: the east half of square numbered
eight hundred and ffty-hye, (SS1 being lots num-
bered l. 2, l. Is, d. n 28, %, 3D. 81, 81, - 81 and IS
according to the plat of said city. together with
large brick dwelling-house situated thereon.
Terms of sale prescribed by said deed OF trust:
The amount of Indebtedness secured thereby S2 0OO
and interest from May H. 1876 at the rate Of ten per
cent annum- with the expense of sale in cash,
and the balance at six, twelyeand eighteen months,
for which the notes of the purchaser bearing inter-
est from the day of sale and secured by deed of
trust on the property Sold will be taken deposit
of five hundred dollars will be required at time of
sale. and If terms of sale not complied with in
days the trustee will resell at the risk and cost
of defaulting purchaser. AL conyeyancing at pur-
chaser's cost. DAVID GALLUP,
ke6-WFMSds Surviving Trustee.
National Republican., 1876-09-09
DROPoSALS FOR SUPPLIES.

QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE, U. S. M. c.,
WASHINGTON, August s, 1876.
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
until II O'Clock IN. of the l4th day of September
next, for furnishing supplies to the United States
Marine Corps, during the fiscal year ending June
So 1871 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 guam
titles and the standard samples can be seen In the
Office of the Quartermaster, Washington, ID. O.;
Assistant Quartermasters' Offices, No. 226 South
Fourth street, Philadelphia, and 319 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 lndorscd on the envelope, "Pro-
posals TOR Supplies" addressed TO
W. b. SLACK,
aul2 Major and Quartermaster.
National Republican., 1876-09-09
DROPOSALS FOR STATIONERY.
CLERKS OPRIcR,
Hn1rsR or RRPREsRNrA EIHEs II s

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U. s., ,
WAsHINGToH, ID. c., Sept 2, lS7o
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
until II O'Clock m, MONDAY. October 2, 1876,
for furnishing Stationery for the Of the House
of Representatives.
Blank forms Of proposals showing the quantity
and quality of each article, and the form of bond
TO be signed by the bidder and sureties, will be
furnished on application at this office.
Proposals should be Endorsed proposals for
Stationery" and addressed to George n Adams,
Clerk House Of Representatives United States.
GEO. NJ. ADAMS,
Clerk House of Representatives, u. s.
National Republican., 1876-09-09
DROPOSALS FOR FUEL.

OFFICE OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GRoUNDs)
Cor PENN. AVE. AND TwENTY-FIRsT ST.,
WASHINGTON, D. O., August 81. 1876.
Sealed proposals will be received until Septem-
Der T. 1870 for furnishing this office with fuel for
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1877.
For further information apply at this office.
.. f. BABCOOk,
aust Colonel of Engineers, U. S. A.
National Republican., 1876-09-09
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

RALTIMoRE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
SEPT. 8, 1876.
An. Leave Washington. cR25lk9
Gg fRS %a aons
of Rocks, and intermediate Stations, Main
7:1o Baltimore and Alexandria Junction
$40 NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BOSTON
/ "A M MsstsSasys 3 Sefs " New ,, CASTE, s saa
aGsa soSSs BY I. way
$40 Point of Rocks and Way stations.
$50 Baltimore and Way Stations.
$40 Chicago, Cincinnati, st. Louis, Louisville
Frederick, Hagerstown and Valley road.
'' Nn AND PRiadeipbia; % Sunday 70 Bsitimore only
2:i5 baltimore, Way Stations, Enicott City and
I:s9 NEw York, PHILADELPHIA AND NORFOLK
EXPRESS. on Sunday all way stations and
s:5S B4LTISoRE AND i4UREL E1PREss. Frede-
rick, Ellicott City and Way Stations win
1:s5 Frederick and Point OF Rocks, tvis Metropon-
As Baltimore. Annapolis and Way Stations.
6:+5 CINcISSATI AND LoUlsSihLl t.l,dsa ExPRKss; s
Park. Oakland, Columbus and Louisville by
and Winchester: Sleeping cars to Cincinnati
5:4s Baltimore and Way Stations. Connects for
200 PHIhApGLPEIk StP III 9 AND BALTIMORE EXPRESS.
7:U5 Baltimore and Way Stations.
7:35 Pittsburg, Chicago, Columbus and Sandusky.
$50 Martlnsburg. Way Stations on Metropolitan
Branch.
800 Baltimore. Relay, Bladensburg, Beltsvtlle,
1890 NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA NIGHT E1-
PRESS. Sleeping cars to New York.
10:05 Baltimore and Principal Way Stations.
lD:iO Martlnsburg and Way Stations, Metropolitan
Branch.
ll:i5 ST. LOUIS EXPRESS. Berkeley, Deer Park,
Oakland, Chicago, Columbus, Saadusky,
Newark. Sleepcrs.
7f0 s:lp $40 e:S5 a. m. 1'40 SIS. 6:45. 7:a 7:06,
7:3o 800 $500 1000, l0:05 and II :f5 p. m, daily.
All other trains daily, except Sunday.
No connection Sunday for Hagerstown,
Valley Branch, for New York and Philadel-
phIa st $40 q. N. and lao D. m.
For further Information apply at the Baltimore
and Ohio ticket Offices, Washington Station, and 4s5,
6Ol and cog PennsylvaniA avenue, and No. 6l8 FIJI
teeuth street N W., where orders will be taken for
baggage TO be checked and received st any point In
the city,
THOS. X. SHARP,
Master of transportation
L. M. COLE. General Ticket Agent.
GEO. 3. hOONTZ, General Agent.
National Republican., 1876-09-09
. gwARNER. auettoneer,

u Ii. WAHnEh, Auct1Oneers
TRUSTEES, sALEoF DESIRABLE PROPERTY
sTkFEFs 1SR
vs.uf A. s. q dSy Se GHfH S
Ex as, folio 252, one OF the land records for
Of the party secured thereby, We VIII sell a. P9S-
bA % MSR n @ sOnt a $50 81 one ocpcE p % On the o
lowing real estate, situate In the city Of
Psrt q lot Numbered ed nine @, in square numbered
two hundred and fourteen, (2l4,l oeglnnine or the
eetnOrth from the southwest Of said To- nine,
o. and running thence east one hundred and twsn.
6 et thence east g, SS feet @ ScSe thence
s5ee wes iwo 2 dss ed aRa @ e and I
6S ef fHehes to FteentS strs end thence south
ami Pe 81 Sandi sS
eight 1857 square feet, more or less, together with
N Terms: m Cne-foIrth cash. balance at six, twelve
eighteen and twenty-four months wiLh interest at
the properly sold dsPSsimG e. Of al, one d hInd5sd s d5S
dollars VIII Se a. co Oh tsms st of sae
are not Compiled with in ave days the trustees
cost Of the defaultins purchaser, sfter Ave days
advertisement; nt;,,,Sr1crNrv
SEkJhMfS &INJiAM s1!fhhI1ER +. sNYDER. Trustees.
srDEFAULT HAVING BEEN MADE BY
the purchaser at the above sale the property will be
MENJaAMM SENJAMfN sIP!fskNNYTDnER +. sNYDER, Trustees.
je3oFMW&ds
aFTHE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED UN-
| TIL WEDNESDAY, July %, lsz6, at O'Clock p. m.
| WILLIAM SrICkNEY, lrr,s+aas
| BENJAMIN P. SNYDER,
| jy13-ThSTu
| "T THE ABOVE SALE Is FURTHER POST
| poned until WEDNESDAY, August ., 1S76, at 4
O'Clock p. IN. .s,->-r
TIkJiAMS TBEkJkMiS sF!gkNEEG,R r gsNYDk,R, Trustees.
| jyZ-ThMSds
as-THE ABOVE SALE Is FURTHER POST
| pOned until THURSDAY, September 2s, lS76, same
| hour and place. -
BENJAMIN p. SNYDER, rrustees'
| j. T. COLDWELL,
1 au24-ThM& Sep26&27 &ds Salesman.
National Republican., 1876-09-09
"A LPHABETTCAL
BUSINESS DIREcT0RfI
Containing Cards OF First-Class Estabs
1ishments In all Branches OF Bast.
ness in the District.

IL "AhEnoObDcs !"
A. Baker Sa S2s, 9n La. ave.. bet 9th 10th sss,
ALE DEPOTS.
sau,na g. Palmer, s. Creme street. seoesssSvn.
Supplied. in casks and bottles.
ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS.
II P1yis F.SkS 0S COS % n @et ST. bSRR haaSs haf Ge
ISmss :6s MsGLL g vs,In5 LIE DToiR Rd& building
Henry R. searle, no ST.. opp. p. Q. Dept.
Mrs. j. Mindelef 11Oa street, near 11th.
ATTORNEYs-AT:LAW.
UhAs. Albert and John W. Warner, 6N st. NV
g: S; f1ndy, kttOrPey: As LogiSssaa a~s.
Ha4sE Law aEar apS CTPTPSEaGDs =
BANKS AND BANKERS.
Riggs 4 Co., Executive ave-, cor. 18th 81
lewis Johnson 4 Co.. BaPkeEs buy and sen eos.
q e1sha9gs in sums o 70 suit Ho,0R, on EsGgIsRa
.ad aPss sSd SenmaP B%9SnS @9PS aoase coz Penn
ave. and 10th ST., Vernon Place. -.
Tsats. FedeTa BniIdSgs % COR Tth and and sts
BANK NOTE ENGRAVERS.
Br5a EGS wS2R9oGdy s Kew
YORK Office. 25a Broadway, cor. Warren st.
BATHS.
CoIemsn's Centennial Bath Rooms S24 ssh st. n. "
BELL-HASGEGS,BO S,BOCKSMITHS,& SO.
=. Fred. Fischer, sic 5Jh ST., bet y and q sts.
BILL-FOSTERS.
John 4. BickertuE. SIS Z street n. W., near sth.
BLEACHERS.
Whiting, straw h't and bit bleacher, s2i Pa. ave
Ftrsf-cass board and Rooms 500 st., near O.Dept
BOOKSTORES.
solomons:& Chepman's Metropolitan Bookstore, sr1
Pa ave-, bet. 9Th and 10th SITS, Constantly on
hand the newest and most fashionable styles Of
plain and fancy stationery. Card plates, 'tat
kume'' and wedding invitations engraved to the
highest style of the art. All the new publica-
tions received = as issued
D. A. Brosnan. CUathonc, g26 & St, bet 9th& Sohs
VIM. Rallantype, (ReliRiOus Sc, 42S Ith ST.
j. D. Free. il. fSS7 ST., opp. Ebbitt House.
BOOTS ANDSHOES.
A. L. HsZeton, E23 7th ST., .. F. Han. -
L. Heilbruns Cheap Shoe Store, fl2 Tth st.. ae. ID.
n Funk, Boot Maker, lIlO street northwest
Q. Carroll, No. IA Second street norteast,
BRASS WORKS.
National Brass Works, SIG, SIS and 30 18th ~ =.
w.; ThOs. Someryills, manufacturer Of AL artt-
cles used in the Plumbing and Gas and Steam
National Republican., 1876-09-09
In ChancerN
[ In Chsncery.
4 No.
In Chancer.
| No. 2.

kc
BY authority conferred on me as commissioner, by
United States for the District of West Virginia. at
Wheeling In the above three several chancery
THUR THTRspAY, Jay PIffso The 18Th DAY OF SEPT, 1876.
Te & on hs
pgSSSh h suction the following yaGaSe real estate
!. ed waeT M pTed Pas a OF pnder e &
veyances to George washington, President Of the
United States. in 1874 and thereafter by the de-
held by the United States, on the 9th day q Not
vember, 1853 the date Of the sale of said property
properly Includes the Site Of the Old Armory build.
fngs, or musket factory Byrne's island and islands
Of land and biuf bordering on the Potomac river
OF he Of Harpers as d down he
map Of said property, used at the sale Of lS69 Also
at said place with the canals dams and other privi
leges and the lots with the buildings thereon EN-
eGss BED IL Of 9s e sad and M
pany is constructed through this lot No. l.
the ye at Rs dF5y ssd by
bracng the site of the ride factory, with all the APP
pprtenan@ces m @ thereto bs9Pging designated as lot
Third-Two lots, situated IN HargeT's Ferry, in
block A, on Shenandoah street, as laid down map
81 % sn1 war saif Gt II
lots and Of said property. in said block A, each
through to the Shenandoah river intersected by an
alley 10 feet wide, at the railroad embankment.
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
ns bonds In equal amounts with sood
security, bearing interest from day 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
States for the purpose OF subjecting the property
hereinbefore described to sale, and applying the
proceeds Of sale to the discharge of the bonds exc
cuted by defendants in said SUITS at the sale OF said
property made by the United States in 1859.
Any additional information as to this property,
Its situation condition and purposes for which 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 on
application. This property is considered among the
most valuable in the country for turing pur-
poses on account of its remarkable water power.
N. GOFF, Jr., Commissioner.
ARKsBURG. W. VA. July q. 1876. JyZ7-Thtd
National Republican., 1876-09-09
TO SMOKERS.

What you want these times is a good Five Cent
Cigar. LITTLE ROSE is new brand OF cigars
that we have had put up expressly for our retail
trade. 1t is guaranteed to us 10 be manufactured
from selected foreign and domestic leaf. 1t has no
artificial havol, and We satisfied that the filler
contains a prepOnderance of Cuban tobacco. In
Introducing this brand our object is to furnish 4
cigar cents-hye for Is cents-of delicate favor,
member of the family circle would object to the
odor Of pure Havsna, we commend this cigar In q
specaI manner TO gentlemen who wish TO enjoy
their evening smoke at home, without ofsnse to
others, on trial think yOu Will agree with US.
sold only at the LYNCHBURG TOBACCO STORE,
No Iil9 Seventh street northwest, between l. and
n. Lynch0urg smok!RS tobacco 70 clubs 81 iaetory
prices. E#. ly1-n
National Republican., 1876-09-09
DRoPosALs FOR HYDRAULIC CEMENT
OFFICE OF BUILDING FOR STATE,

OPPICE OF BUILDING FOR STATR,l
WAR AND NAVY DEPARTMENTS,
400 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
WASHINGTON, ID. C., Sept. 2 1876.
Sealed proposals, indorsed proposals for Hy-
draulic Cement, ~ will be received at this office
until II o'clock on the 1lth instant for furnishing
and delivering at the site of the east wing Of
building for State, War and Navy Departments
three thousand barrels, more or less of hydraulic
cement, Of such brands as are approved and used
by the officers of the United States Corps of
Engineers and by the Supervising Architect Of
the Treasury Department.
o. E. BABCOCK,
Colonel Of Engineers u s. Army,
raDo Al Chief Engineer in Charge
National Republican., 1876-09-09
PROPOS AIS FOR sUBSIST ENCE

l. STORES.
OFFICE POsT AND DEPOT,
COMNISsARY OF SUBSISTENCE, ,
WASHINGTON, ID. C., Aug. Is, 1870. }
Sealed proposals, in duplicate, will be received
at this office until Il O'Clock m on THURSDAY,
September Il. 1876, for the following Stores
80 bbls. Flour, No. ]; about 0D0 lbs. Cornmeal;
10 bbls. Beans, medium; about !, 200 lbs. HOminy;
about 500 lbs Grits; 10 bbls Vinegar cider; about
$500 lbs Soap, laundry; 200 pockets Salt, No. L;
2 cases Table Salt, o. boxes each; 10 sacks Salt.
Quality and conditions made known by
aug It q. BELL, q. s., q. S. A.
National Republican., 1876-09-09
J Z.
Disbursing Clerk and Superintendent,
au1s-2S 3Osept6&l3 Post Office Department.

NAVY PAY OFFICE.
~ WASHISGTON, ID. C., Aug. 3D. 1875.
Sealed proposals, to be indOrsed proposals for
Roofing Slate. will be received at this office until
l2m.the EIGHTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1876,
for the belOw-described Roofing slate, to be deliv
cred at the navy yard, Washington, free of any
expense, and subject to the usual inspection:
BUREAU OF YARDS AND DOCKS.
13l squares roofing slate size liX7 inches, best
quality Lehigh, Susquehanna Or Bucking-
ham.
All further information will be furnished on ap-
plicatiOn to the cOmmandant Of the Washington
nayy-yard.
The right is reserved to reject any or all of the
bids, if not advantageous TO the Government.
Responsible security required for the prompt and
faithful delivery Of the Slate when awarded.
Blank forms for bids to be had at this office.
W. W. WILLIAMS,
au90-td Pay Inspector U. S. N.
National Republican., 1876-09-09
DROPOSALS FOR FUEL.
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE Discussing CLERK AND SUP'T., }
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Aug. 10, 1875.
Sealed proposals will be received at this otice
until u O'Clock m., on WEDNESDAY, Septem-
Der %, 1876, for furnishing fuel for the Post
Office Department, as follows:
For the delivery and storage of seven hundred
(7O0) TONS 2,2i0 pounds to the TOM of the best
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 CO al delivered to him
from the vessel or cars is the kind required by the
department. Also for the delivery and storage
of twenty (2O) 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
S711 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 Il o'clock, IN, and the awards
will be made on or before Monday, September %,
1876. The department reserves the right TO reject
all any portion OF the bids received IL deemed for
the interest of the department so to do.
A satisfactory bond Will De required in each case,
to be executed and filed within ten (l0) days after
the award is made, for the faithful performance
OF the contract.
National Republican., 1876-09-09

THANCERY SALE OF PROPERTY ON
~ NORTH CAROLINA AVENUE, BETWEEN
FIRST AND SECOND STREETS EAST, AT
AUCTION.
BY virtue OF decree of the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia. passed in Equity
X53 cause No. 1904, will, on THURSDAY, the
~ 18th day of September, 1876, at 5 O'Clock p.
-- m, In front Of The premises, offer for sale at
CITY, having front of eightysix feet five inches on
North Carolina avenue, and an average depth of
about one hundred and hfty-siN feet.
Terms: One third of the purchase money in cash,
and the residue in two equal payments, at six and
twelve months, with six per cent interest. De-
ferred payments to be secured by the purchasers
rotes. Deed given on the final ratification Of. the
sale and deed of trust taken the deferred
payments or else deed given upon the full payment
of the purchase money. Conveyanclng at the pur-
chaser's cost deposit of 800 viii be required rs
soon sold. REGINALD FENDALL.
Trustee, 325 Four-and- -a-half street northwest.
DUNCANSON BROS, Auctioneers.
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