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pipe under his arm. 8 black patch of soot on his face, the skin off his knuck- les, and desperation in his eye.
 An exchange says that "quail's are liable to cause inflammation of the bowels to those who eat them" Our local sports men, will please make . note of this fact and send their quails to this office, thus avoiding all risk.
 Foster, Dudley $ Co. offer for sale horse blankets for 80 cents, that cannot be bought elsewhere for less than $1.25. Come and see the bargains we offer in this line of goods, as well as in the clo- thing line Our motto is "Good articles at low prices, 3l7 Main Street, B'port.
 There were more boys out nutting on Sunday last, thna were in attendance at any of our churches. Some of the boys of larger growth" had guns with them, ,snd used them-thus showing their disregard of the observance of the Lords Day.
 The services in Taunton chapel Tues day night, Oct. 9th, the occasion of Rev. J. L. parsie's first visit, were interesting and were attentively listened to by . very large pumber of citizena Services ware held as usual, last Sunday, by Rev. Mr. Riddle. We have not beard of any special announcement being made for future meetings.
 One of our merchants being asked how it was that he could always exercise go much patience in the discharge of his duties, said, l mastered the vir. tue patience by putting up old stove pipes for my mother -in-law.
National Republican., 1877-03-16
DIED.

BktsIER.- March u, 1871, at ASS a. IN Tuzo =,
nJPE n. BhLsTKR, sEod fourteen months and
Twelve days, the youngcst sou Of John and Laura
The funeral will take place at O'Clock this AFTER
noon, from III -Four. snd-a. half street .vuthvesL
CsTTOE.-on TLupdiy morning, nareh IS,
at HE re.istnce, 4el Missouri avenue, of pneu.
nonia CnhRLEs T, goTTos.
sS,ss somes orrusesal % m VII be given hereatsr'
WILLIAM, only child Of tdsar and Laura v.
sIissy, aged three years, six months and twenty
.Funtsai viii take place on sunday afternoon.
March 70, from Ine residenrs OF his parents, Iss
Dunbarton street G,orgeto-n.
GREY .-On March IL 1871, at ) O'Clock p. m,
Mary ELLEN. daughter OF W. II. and Mary 4.
The fanerl win place ,hi. afternoon, at $40
O'Clock. from No lli2 Eighteenth street mort
Friends Of the family are respectfully invited to at
AlLLARD.-on wednesday. March Il, 1877, Of
consumption, IDA bLANCHE MILLARD, eldest
DAUGHTER Of Josiah and r. J, M,liard aged twenty
Her faneral win take place this afternoon, at .
o'clock, from the Con gstional church, corner
Isn,h and streets nYrss west, friends and ac-
IEHMAN.-On "Wednesday, March IL 1877, at II
O'Clock a. m. JOHN lHkoDOEk LEHMAN, son OF
Anton and Barbara Lehman, aged twenty. three
His funeral will take place on Saturday, i7,h In
stant, at SAP IN he morning. from his father's
dcnce, ll9 East Capitol street. requiem high
Mas Ma. At o'ciock 4, 81. Jossph's church, Second
R1vERS.-On March a. i6T. at t;st O'Clock, Mrs.
ELIZA RiyEps, aged eighty six years,
h,r Funeral viii take place from her lats rest
dcncc, as nh street Friday, at clock,
and proceed to Christ church. street, between
sixth and sevenih streets touthcsst.
TlLLEY.-On "Wednesday morning, March Il,
1s;i 6EORGE A. TILLkl, aged twenty. III REQ yesrs.
Funeral IRON c2l3 street, on Saturday, at II a.
m.
National Republican., 1877-03-16
CATARRH, oYrENsIvE DIscuARaEs FROM TN

CATARRH, OPFESsIvE DISCHARGES PROM THE
HEAD, DEAFNESS, CoNsUMPTIoN AND ALL
CHRONIC DISEASES SUCCESSFULLY TREATED.
That the timid and disappointed may feel the
utmost assurance and confidence In the good faith
all persons, rich and poor free OF charge until the
best evidence and most convincing proofs Of sue.
cess have been realized from his treatment.
Once and residence, 132 Tenth street northwest.
(Certircste from Mr.. Herbert HllIer.l
The published card OF the Rev. DR.. Domer, pas
tor of the English Lutheran church, Eleventh
and II streets, this city, indorsed by others of
the highest respectability, led me to an early
conference with DR.. Hartley regarding n severe
case Of catarrb, from which had suffered many
years. So obstinate and aggravated had its form
assumed that my hearing and lungs had become
seriously involved, and threatened with every
symptom of consumption. l am happy to state
that the result Of my experience has proved most
gratifying, and the cure is complete, which
prompts me to make this unsolicited aeknOwled-
gment HERBERr HITLER,
$50 l. street mort rthwest.
Office and residence of DIR. Hartley, 70. Tenth
street northwest, Washington. Hours, all day,
National Republican., 1877-03-16
LOCAL MISCELLANr.

Dr. Hartley cur ucatarrh-532 Tenth stree
northwest.
Stoves for rent, at Buffers, corner Filth and X
streets northwest,
ASK for the Hebe dc Ia Refine cigarettes; they
are the best OF all.
Interest paid on deposits by Y. n. SquIer Il Co.,
bankers, l4le Penney lvania avenue.
At Lee, els Seven tn street, opposite tho Patent
ONCE, is selling coal at Si75 and up.
Left-oh clothing, watches, pistols, etc, bou ght
at HerEOY's, 0l5 d street. Orders attended to.
All kinds Of trunks made TO order, repaired and
covered Mt Murray's, SOS Pennsylvania avenue,
Market Space.
To make sure OF obtaining reliable Insurance on
your real estate and personal property at low
rates, pntroniEe the Fircmen's Insurance Com
pany OF Washington and Georgetown. once,
No. l, over Bank Of Washington.
Latest and hest from Spicer's butter store,
southwest corner Ninth and L streets. Choice
butter eggs, cheese, apples, &c, at greatly re-
duced prices. Large stock from which to select.
Quantities TO suit. Bottom figures. Fair deal
ing,
National Republican., 1877-03-16

Court, in the casc Of Bohrcns ,,,o ,,
order consolidating the 81 .s -, A., 800 O,'' U.
postponing further cor Liberation a, ,ns .",e,niI,
Tuesday next. -'''"'o"S' 'hs saseun'h
,,,oa .scs,er and John J. Beall have en-
WV .ott aEainstthe ADMINISTRATORS Of the estate
II Tlcmas ]. D. Fuller TO compel them to settle
certain partnership accounts in which the plain.
tins are interested.
The grand jury presented the following In
dictments yesterday: WIN. Evans, grand larceny;
James Johnson and Henry Brlscoe, grand lar
eeny; Henry Adams, assault with intent TO
Kill. The charge Of forgery against Philip Green
was dismissed.
The suit of VIM. v. Marmion against the
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company, for
injury done his property on Maryland avenue by
reason OF the change Of tho grade In tho street,
and claiming $4,000 damages therefor, was CON-
menced in the Circuit Court yesterday.
In the case Of the District OF Columbia
against John d. Lord for possession Of certain
wharf property at the foot ofSeventeenth street,
and rental for use oft, the Jury returned YER
dict for the plaintiff, allowing rent Of 400 per
annum, during the time Lord occupied It, less
sIoo year for the time used by the Board OF
| Health.
Court Calendar for To-Day.
CIRCUIT CouRT, before Chief Justice Cart
ter.-Nos. 63l4, Otterback, executor, VS.. Brown;
lps, O'Neale VS.. Vanderburgh; rot, johnson,
use Stickney, VS.. Dobbins; 30, Flyn VS.. Con-
molly; 800, Robertson ct al. vs. McGlue; 3oi,
Robertson VS.. Plckerell ct al; iss, Newborn vs..
Washington OF nl.; o72, Lincoln VS.. The Chronicle
Publishing Company; 67J, Lincoln VS.. Corkhill.
EouITY CoURr, before Judge Wylie.-Nes.
2, Davis vs.. Carusi; 3, Cherry VS.. Marsh; T. Grant
VS.. PhGnix Mutual Lifo Insurance company;
8, Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company
| VS.. Gallahsr ct al; Q, Kretchmar VS.. Jackson;
7, Blunt vs.. Hart; s. King VS.. Dean; 10, Fendall
VS.. Felter; II, lie Ney VS.. Mack; Il, Clements
Ns. Clements; ID Wallach vs. Richards; II, Miller
| VS. Miller.
CRIMINAL COURT, before Justice MacAr-
| thur VIM. II. Thomas, rape; Jas. b. johnson,
burglary and robbery; Charles Vanderbilt false
pretenses; Daniel Buchanan. larceny: WIN. II.
Champion, Larceny; Henry Holl, assault with In.
tent to Kill; JnmesJohnson, petit larceny second
ofiense: Charles Goodman, assault with intent to
| Kill: Lemuel Wccden, assault with intent to
| Kill; John T. Bayllss, passing counterfeit money.
National Republican., 1877-03-16

the Postmaster General, AMI the contract prices
and ali conditions herein set forth shall govern
10 sueh extended eonoraet.
BLANK OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Blank forms for bids, with specimen attached,
showing quality Of tho paper, will be furnished
uJon application; and all proposals must be made
upon there blank forms, securely envolOped and
sealed, marked on the envelope "Proposals for
Postal Cards, and addressed to the Third Assis-
tant Postmaster General, Washington. ID. u.
JAS. N. TYNER,
m2-Tu6Flw Postmaster General.
National Republican., 1877-03-16
HsD ahkvkSIzrB h lBqS }os soSTa SSasftns sffaAMI
BUREAU YARDS AND DoCus,) !
Nkyy npp Aurnvur

Sealed proposals, addressed "To the Chief Of
ment W gton D. O., will be receivod al this
burean until ~ o'clock N. on the 10Th day Of
needed in connection Herewith for constructing
and erecting r. in place the JcllGwIag described
according TO the plans and specifications on ale
in the Civil Engineers Once at said Yard, to
lst The Iron Roof Frame Of tho Steam Engi.
neerinE Store House. No: T. about sixty .fve t65)
feet wide and FOUR hundred llocl feet long:
&C, Of the Steam Engineering storehouse, No. I,
about sixty.nve (o6) 1eet wide and four hundred
'' 81. The The ' Galvanized Iron oornIco, &C. Of the
storage and Mould Lot Building, No. !, about
sixty.hve teS) feet wide snd four hundred taool
Plans. specifications and schedules can be had
on application cation at tho Civil Engineers Once at
Separate proposals must DO submitted for each
Of the above-descrbed objects, and inciosed in
separate sealed envelopes, endorsed, respect
Proposals for Iron Roof Frame"
Proposals. for Cornices and DOrmer," and
Proposals for the Roof Frame must state, in
one sum, the amount bid for the whole work.
Proposal. for G Galvanized M Iron Work must state
Proposals viii not be received from parties who
manufacture Of wrought and cast iron work, or
galvanized iron architectural work, as tho case
may be, and who have not the necessary facilities
Each bid must be accompanied by a written
guarantee OF two responsible persons to
each, that the bidder will, within ten (lo) days
after the contract shall havo been awarded 10
for he Of tSo
Tho Bureau reserves the right to reject any or
all bids, as the Interests Of the Government may
require. ]. O. HOWELL,
mh7 Chief Of Bureau,
National Republican., 1877-03-16
CITY BREVITIES.

The New York Republican Association
gave the last OF their series of soclables at Ma
sonic hall last night, and 1t was q most enjoyable
affair.
George A. Tilley, a member Of Carroll Uni
versity, and young man OF rare promise, died
yesterday at his home. 22l3 street. The funeral
ceremonies will take place on Saturday next.
white man named George Griffin, tailor
BY trade, was arrested yesterday afternoon by
Policeman Wsstphal, OF the First precinct, on 4
warrant sworn out by Mr.. VIM. II. A. Tyler,
ease will be adJudicated This morning Ia the P1-
lice Court,
National Republican., 1877-03-16
RErUBLICIN CEyrR4L COMMITTEE.
Arrangements for n Denomination Next
Week,

arrangement Tor n DemonstratiOn Next
Week.
meeting OF the Republican Central Com
mittee was held last evening at their head
quarters to make arrangements for a grand
mass-meeting ofthe Republicans Of tho District
who favor and fully indorse the policy of the
President OF the United States. as Indicated by
his inaugural address. his selection OF Cabinet,
his expression OF a determination to protest all
citizens in the enjoyment Of the free exercise OF
all political and civil rights and by his appoint
ment Of Hon. Frederick Douglass to the position
OF United States Marshal tor the District OF Co.
lumbis, and TO rejoice over the triumph Of the
Republican cause in tho State of New Hamp-
shire.
The meeting was very largely attended by
mem bers Of the committee and oiicers OF the Re-
publican clubs Of the several legislative districts
The committee of arrangements, appointed at
the last meeting, re ported that Messrs. Riddle
Green, Langston, UOnOyer and others had ac-
eeIted the Invitation to speak on the occasion,
and others would be heard from during the pres.
ent week. The committee also recommend ed
that the meeting be held on next Friday evening"
the I'D instant. Tho recommend Ations OF the
committee were unanimously adopted.
There was long discussion In regard to the
appointment ot Mr.. Douglass to the position Of
United states Marshal for the District Of Colum.
bio, and pending the discussion OF the resolution
beforetbe meeting on that subject, the commit.
tee adjourned
National Republican., 1877-03-16
REPJBLICIN LEAGUE,
Organization Of New Social aud Political
Club.

OfgahiEAtfoh OF New Social aud Political
Club.
large meeting Of gentlemen was held last
night At the rooms No. l23l Psnnsylva ave.
nue., for the purpose OF perfsctiny the organIEa-
tion OF the Republican League sf the District Of
Columbia.
Dr.. ID. W. Bliss presided, and the committee on
constitution submitted their report which, after
discussion and slight amendment, was adopted.
The initiation fee Of the new organization Is
hxed AZ %, and the dues at sl2 per annum, paya.
ole monthly. The election of permanent officers
was nIed for the hrst Thursday In April.
resolution was adopted providing for the ap.
pohtment Of temporary committee on member.
and pass upon the Qualifications OF gentlemen
desiring to become members prior to the annual
meeting IN April The committee Is as follows
Arthur Shepherd, DR.. c. o. Cox, II. NJ. Hall
Colonsl T. Lubey, and X. W. Tompkins
The meeting then adjourned until next Thurs
nay evening, AZ Ti5D clock at the same place.
National Republican., 1877-03-16
QuIRK's IpIAH TEA,

This popular remedy for dyspepsia, bilious.
ness. sick headache, sour stomach, vertigo, con.
stipation and all diseases arising from dIsordered
stomach or liver, is sold by all druggists IS
cents per paekage-making quart OF medicine
National Republican., 1877-03-16
NEW ADTERTIsEMENTs.
DILES AND FISTULA.

DR.. H. ID. sHRADER, ONCE as pcnnsyIvania
avenue cures Piles and FIstnla In their wO-st
forms without knys; ugotnrc, Or caHstic. aud with
J. ease call at my once and sec certificates from
promin. nt persons who have been cured ly this
new method Of treatment, irractice limited 10
Diseases Of the Tectum and Annu.) Once hJuTs. 10
q m. TO y, m. buRdays, TO p. ". Censults-
ti' nee. lnhlG. IN,
National Republican., 1877-03-16
GALE OF NAVAL VESSELS.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,

NAVY DEPARTMENT.,
BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR,y
February q, 1877.
The Navy Department will offer For sale ut pub.
lie auction the following named vessels:
At the United States Navy Yard, Portsmouth,
N. H., on Tuesday, the 27th OF March, 1877, Mt u
o'clock NJ, the U. s. ship sabine Of l,i76 tons
measurement.
At the United States Navy Yard, New York,
on Thursday tho 10Th Of March. ls1f, NJ II o'clock
NJ, the U. s. steamer "SusQuehanna," Of ANS
tons measurement.
At the United States Navy Yard, League Isl
and, on Saturday, the 3lst OF March, 1871, at Il
o'clock NJ, the U. S. ship Potomac" Of l,i57
tons measurement.
The vessels will DO offered as thoy lie on the
day OF sale. They may be examined at any time
previous to the day OF sale on application to the
commandants OF the yards whore they are, re-
specively, who will exhibit to persons desiring to
bid an inventory OF such articles as may DO sold
with them.
Thirty (so) per centum of tho purchase money
must be deposited ut the time OF sale, and the bal
ancc paid In cash when the sale is confirmed by
the Department; the vessels to be removed with
In len days from the date of such confirmation.
The Government reserves tho right TO with
draw the vessels or either OF them, from sale. to
confirm tho sale, and TO reject any bid or offer
which may be considered inadequate. mari
National Republican., 1877-03-16
IMUSEMENTS.
" The Big bonanza"

"The Big Bonanza" was repeated at the
National last evening by the Flith.avenue the
atre company. The audience was better than on
Wednesday evening, and the amusing play and
excellent acting were we'll appreciated.
National Republican., 1877-03-16
FALSE IMPRESSION.

citizens, who are not practical or experienced,
that dyspepsia cannot Invariably be cured, but
we are pleased to say that Green's August
cure Flower has never, to our knowledge failed to
dyspepsia and liver complaint In all Its FORMS such
as sour stomach, costiyeness, sick headache, pal.
10000 dozen bottles sold last year, not q single
failure was reported, but thousands Of compll-
mentary letters received from druggists OF won
dorful cures. Three doses will relieve any case.
Try 1t. Sample bottles 10 cents. Regular size rs
cents. For sale by y. Stott Il Co., wholesale
National Republican., 1877-03-16
CITP I7EMS
FOR Low EsrINATrs

and good work in the line Of Plumbing and Gas.
hitting, no better place than Hamilton's, Y. NJ.
q. A. building, Ninth and ID streets, can he
found. II is tho largest establishment In tho
city, All work guaranteed. Largest and best
display OF gas fixtures, In bronze crystal gilt and
mantels, CRATES, &C.
National Republican., 1877-03-16
Bull DOZED 7

Porter House steak, 2Oc; Sirloin steak lsc;
Round steak, l6c, or two pounds for zoe; hest
butter 35c, or three pounds for .lO0 Iray n
Co., Mt. Vernon Place Market, corner Ninth
and streets N. W.
National Republican., 1877-03-16
TEETH RUINED By NEGLECT

cannot be restored. Young people remember
this Use daily ThurstOn's Ivory Pearl Tooth
Powder. It win preserve your teeth from decay
and keep them sound, clean and white through
life % and 10 cents per bottle. Sold by all drug
National Republican., 1877-03-16
WALL IPArrns-pLAIn AND DECOR ALIVE

Tomake room for spring stock, will sell At cost
for the next 90 days. Parties rehtting can have
one OF the finest and largest assOrt ments to select
from, and save.SO per cent. by buying oil Tub
man, 81 Ninth street. northwest next door to
Lincoln Hall.
National Republican., 1877-03-16
RALTlMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
NATIONAL LINE AND SHORT ROUTE

MONTH, WEST, NOhrHwEsT AND SOUTHWEST.
JANUARY IL is7, s. p. IN.
LHAvE WASHINGTON.
So, q. m, Baltimore and way stations.
1.cpa- m, baltimore. Annapolis and way stations.
ESQ .. m, Point OF Rocks and way stations.
$500 4. m., n. Y. PhilSia. and Boston express.
su nday TO Baltimore only, stopping At way stations
si0 a. M, baltimore and way stations.
$50 . IN, Chicago, st. Louis and Ptttsburg ex-
presi; f,ttsburg, Hssefstovn and valley orsncn,
except Sunday.
.io;io :, N, baltimore express. On Sunday for
No" M Baltimore, Enieou city, Annapolis
anr way stations
r;op: M, y. Y, Fhilada Norfolk express. On
Sunday to BALTIC. only, stopping At all stations.
s;p p. m. Baltimore and way stations
40 y. m, Baltimore and Laurel express.
t;D p. m, IT. OF Rocks. Frederick, wav stations.
I;3Sp. m, Ralto., Annapolis and way stations.
TSop. m. baltimore and way stations.
s7;l5 p. m, Chicago and Columbus express.
s7:<5 p. M, 81. Louis and Cincinnati press.
ss:p y. M, IT. Rocks, way stations: $50 sunday,
$40 p. m, New York and Philada express.
Trains marked daily; other trains daily except
Sunday. lani3-u
National Republican., 1877-03-16
A trayeler. stopped on his wnY bY a tnr.

rent, asked Villager on the opposite bank to
show him ford. go to the right" shouted the
countTyman. The traveller accordingly took TO
the right and was drowned. The other ran up
crying, "Ob, how unfortunate did not tell
him 10 go TO his right, but mine.
National Republican., 1877-03-16
wILBoR's CoMroUED OF PURE COP LIVER OIL
AND LIME.

The advantage OF this compound over the plain
Oh Is that the nauseating taste Of tho Oh IS
tirely removed, and tho whole rendered entirely
palatable; The offensive taste Of the OH has
In this form the trouble is entirely obviated. A
host OF certificates might be given here to testify
Liver OH and Lime" But the fact that It is
regularly prescribed by the medical faculty is
suficient For sale by A. B. Wilb0r, Chemist,
Boston, and by all druggists.
National Republican., 1877-03-16
EyERY PERaoNs HAIR

needs occasionally some oIeagenous application
TO prevent its becoming dry and harsh. Thomp.
sons Pomade Oplime Ia specially suitable; it
Keeps the hair soft and glossy, and imparts to 1t
strength and vitality. 25 and bJ cents per bottle.
Sold by all druggists.
National Republican., 1877-03-16
BRADY's.

The historical portraits OF distinguished repre-
sentative men, lately on exhibition at the Cen
tennial Exhibition at philadelphia, are now
ready for the Inspection Of the public at "BTady's
National Gallery" 62 Pennsylvania avenue.
FMS collection embraces the eminent men OF
America. In addition to the medals received In
New York for many years, and in London 10 1851,
is awarded the highfsi at0ard medal at the Gen.
tennial Exposition in Philadelphia, 1875.
National Republican., 1877-03-16
.JrpICIous ECoNoNY

is now absolutely necessary. Throw not aside
your soled gloves but Tenovate them with
Jouven's Inodorous Kid Glove Cleaner. 1t will
cleanse them thoroughly easily and q,hckiy.
bottle.
National Republican., 1877-03-16
RAIIROIDsn

N~>SS~eN<S>Oo>N>NDN>SrO )N~ONN~S~SN~~SNN~O~~
UNIVERSAL r. R, TICKET OFFICE.
RAILRpAD TICKETS to or from all points
bought, exchanged or sold at q reduction Of ONE
DOLLAR upon any other once depot In this city,
Tickets good III used. R.Fgsgs eh.ek cd through.
Apply TO NJ ID. wHtrES1DE.
Rhiciy al Penn. ave-. Candy Store.
National Republican., 1877-03-16

BuRNETTs COCAINE
a'layB irritation, removes dandruf, and Invigor.
ates the action Of the capillares In the highest
depree
National Republican., 1877-03-16
STEAMSHIP LINES.
~%SN(~~I-~~O~s~I~I~ %S0S-~~-~S -~Sr0r-~I~Sr-~-~ON[.
TNMAN LINE
MAIL STEAMERS
FOR QUEENsrOwN AND LIVERPOOL,
Sailing from New York as follows:
STEAMSHIP LINES,

CITY OF BRrssELs. Saturday. Mar. Il, $50 A. n,
CITY or BERLIN. Saturday. Mar. sL Up. NJ.
CITY or CHESTER, Saturday, Mar. II. $50 A. NJ.
CITY OF MONTREAL, Saturday. April :, ll:3D A. N
CITY OF RICHNoSD, Saturday, April "A, ar. NJ.
Passengers will hnd these steamers tsstefully
httcd up. ahd the staterooms aTge and perfectly
ventilated. The saloons the entire width OF the
vessel and situated where there is lcls; noise aud
motion, greatly lcssenlng the liability 10 sick
ness sinot iug-rooms, ladies bouiors pi'nsfortes
and Libraries. bathrooms, BARRIERS shop. electric
bells. spacious promenade oecks, &c Se.
kouthcrly course during the ice season.
Rates OF fasSagC-sSJ aud $40. gold, according to
accomn odstlons, all having equal saloon priv
Round Trip TIckets- Si+S and si75. gold.
sieCfasc-To and from all points at reduced rates.
JOHN q. DALE, Agent,
fcl6-in Is Broadway. Nes York.
National Republican., 1877-03-16

NEW YORK AvENOa HOTEL. CORNER
IN OF New York ayenc- and Fourteenth street
northwest. first-class accommodations. Table
ocl2-Sm Prourtetor.
National Republican., 1877-03-16
/ S6RSfNI ANp SEkLiNa fkukHaEsH, HH '

VJhOfOSAbS tON LEAD bEAbS tOR
l. CORDING AND SEALING PACKAGES.
TREASURY DEpARrNKNr, March 10, 1871.
Sealed proposals will be received at this De.
partment until II O'Clock m, MARCH 2f, 1871,
Tor supplying the customs service Of tho Depart.
ment with Lead Seals, suitable for cordlng and
sealing packages Of dutable merchandise, for q
period Of one year.
Proposals must state the price per thousand
for seals securely packed in wooden boxes and
Office Of railroad, or other transportation line
most convenient to the manufactory, with boxer
duly marked and directed, as may bo ordered
from this Department.
Bidders will be required to furnish twelve
samples OF the seals offered at the umo Of hling
their proposals. Sample senls offered by bidders
Will be retained, whcthor tho bidGer receives the
contract or not.
The proposals accompanied by samples must
be addressed to tho Secretary Of tho Treasury,
ana marked "Proposals for CordinE Seals" Two
hundred thousand seals or more Will probably be
required during the year.
The Department reserves the right to reject
any or all bids, or to waive defects therein, and
to terminate the contract at any time upon Civ.
ing thirty days notice TO the contractor.
JOHN SHERMAN,
mh1b62 Secretary.