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National Republican., 1877-02-23
LIFE IN WASHINGTON.
sEETcn'!s .ia0Gr THE CRY nv THE
REPUBL rGtS'S REPORTERS
A 5 cotsish Entertainment.

The "Burns" Club gave q very delightful
rntcrta anmcnt last evening, Mt "Scotia'' Hall
which was quite las,goly attended by the friends
and sequaintaneos Of the members. Tho pro-
rrammc was varied one, comprising music, lit
erary gems and dancing.
The cxercieos opened with tho Rlce. IAN
Among the Barley by the Misses Wilson. Miss
Mundell, NIossrs. cannon and Thomson which was
dered In very pleasing m amer with good Of;
iect. Tic address on Experimental Chemistry,
by ProfcSor Taylor, was received with great sp'
plausc. Next followed solo on the flute, by Mr:
Blast by Miss y. Wilson and Mr.. Thomson, a
glee "From 0bron to Fairy Land" by tho mem.
hers Of the Scotch Glee Club, The lecture On
"pr. Mary Walker, by Mr.. Metalnra1, was INC
Wedding Song" sung by Mr. Cannon, received
tremendous applause & " response % & TO which iI ne
"Thc De or Little shamrock" by Mr.. Bullock,
WAS in excellent taste and we'll rendered.
was sung by Mrs. J. A. Sutherland, and loudly
applauded. Mrs. sutherland has n wonderfully
clear and strong voice, and sings with much cN-
voice, yet in response to encore, she sang most
aelipbtiully the song, oh, why Lett My
Wof ,cMr apS sspn 'fSp sr S 'S' apSST p
and BAR the Door, This gentleman who has ave
soft, rich baritone voice sings clear, and distinctly
does not come more to the iront in our muslcll
circles Ia TO be regretted.
one Of the leading baritones Of the city, did eS.
oi mention, but lack of space forbids. After the
the ladies and gentlemen who assisted in the
entertainment, was proposed by Mr.. 4. suther.
The march, led by the bagpIpes, was play ed by
Mr.. Ireland.
Dancing was next on tho, programme, after
which the company descended TO the room below
and paid their respects to the refreshments which
had been prepared.
National Republican., 1877-02-23
Funeral OF Admiral Goidsborou rh.

The funeral Of the late Rear Admiral Colds.
borough took place ot noon yesterday, from the
Ascension Church The church was crowded with
relatives and friends OF the deceased. Every
branch Of the Government was represented
in the gathering OF distinguished men. Rev.
Bishop Plcknoy performed the services At
the church, assisted by Rev. DIR. Elliott.
There were many floral tributes of rare
beauty laid upon the lid OF the caskst.
The pail l.bearers were Admirals Porter, Poor
Boggs, Radiord and Sclirldge; Captain Patter.
son, Generals Townsend and Humphreys. DR.. J.
q. Hall and Mr. W. b. Lee. The remains were
borne from the altar to the hcarsc bya detail Of
sixteen seamen. The cOrteRe, under the escort OF
the Marine Corps and fall Marine Band. passed by
way Of Twelfth street and Pennsylvania avenue
through the city 10 the Congressional cemetery.
Here the interment took place with military hon
ors, three vollcys being fired over the grave.
National Republican., 1877-02-23

interest of the Government requires II alsO the
right TO nnbul the contract IN his opinion,
there shall be fniluro a. any nae TO perform
faithfully any Of It's Rllpulaii'I9. rr III ease Of
wilIful attempt TO impose upon the Department
stamps inferior to those required by the con-
tract.
PAYMtNIS,
Payments for stamps actually issued and dc-
livcrod will be ma, Q quarterly, amer proper OK
animation and adjustment Of accounts.
CONTRACT NOT ASSIGNABLE.
The contract oanpot In any case, bo lawfully
transferred or nssiVneh
EXTENSION.
Should the interest Of the Government require,
the contract may lie extended beyond the time
namcd, not exceeding three mCnths by order OF
the Postmaster. General, and the contract prices
and all conditions herein set forth shall govern In
such extended contract.
AEDRESS.
All proposals must bo made on tho blank forms
furnished by the Department, securely enveloped
and sealed, indorsed on the back Proposals for
Postage Stamps" and addressed to tho Third As
slstant Postmaster. General, Washington, ID. q.
JAS. N. TYNER,
Ja3o.TuFlw Postmaster. General.
National Republican., 1877-02-23
WashiHgton's birthday.

There was nothing on the streets or about the
city yesterday that indicated that 1t was Ma.
tional holiday There were one or two more flags
hOisted than usual, but that was all. Business
went on without interruption. The school child
rem had holiday, and they were about the only
people who realized that if George Washington
had not died, he would have been li6 years of
age yesterday, At noon MAJOR Hannemann fred
salute and Prof. widows rang the chimes, but
people were too busy to note this unusual occur
renee. The Oldest Inhabitants held a quiet little
celebration in Georgetown. The National Mon
ument Association could not get quorum To-
gethCr and did not meet,
National Republican., 1877-02-23
Heutley the Singer.

Professor w. W. Bentley, who was such a
favorIto with the church.yoIng people during the
Hammond meetings last spring, arrived In the
city yesterday and led the singing at tho Congre.
gational Church last evening. He will attend the
morning meeting to-day at II o'clock, and be at
the evening meetings at the UOngregati tiOnal
Church during the week. A large audience was
present last evening, and the interest In the
meetings Is greatly on tho increase, Notice was
given that Professor Bently would hold a child
al the Lutheran Church, corner OF Eleventh and
II
National Republican., 1877-02-23
Comic Pictures.

The REpuBLTCAN Is indebted to Messrs Smith
\ Matheson, comic artists and caricaturIsts of
this city, for series OF very amusing political
sketches of the day. Among several others, is
the Last Hope OF Tllden," representing that
worthy citizen drifting in his canoe along the
stream of death, while tho elements are playing
in their fury. The boat IL steering direct for the
rocks, whie Cronin's nose in the shape Of light
house sheds the lustrc OF Its dismal light upon
the last hope Of =. j. I, The picture is u most
excellent hit, as are also the others.
National Republican., 1877-02-23
nEILNENATING.
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Soliciting Life Partners.

The following marriage licenses have been
issued by the Clerk OF the Court; Robert H.
Hardy, Of Prince Georges county, Maryland,
and Mary Boswell, of this city; Randall Par
sons and Annie Z. Johnson; Andrew j. Mcneil,
Of Westmoreand county, yirg iniu. and Alice II.
Bell, OF this city; George Lawrence and Elizabeth
Lee william Bladen and Jennie Tyler, Of Mont
gomery county, Maryland.
National Republican., 1877-02-23
HnnlaN,s Alnairnl-

HoOley's Mnstrels, At Fotd'5 Opera House, are
drawing large crowds and giving splendid per.
iormaHees. There Is more fun In the show than
any that has appeared In this city for u long
time. II Is well worth the price al admission TO
see the brilliant performance.
National Republican., 1877-02-23
~ fIRRT I'D.

tPAEKs-rOL GLASE. wslucsls, c.enine,
February 81, tSiT, by the Rev. john W. Hodges
JARED v. srAHKs TO ADA Al. PoLGLASE. No
cards,
BARMON-GARTELL- .. ISL. At
Noun, Vernon Place Church, by the Ecy. ALrlIErs
W. WILSON -WfLLINM HAENpS, formerly Of
Al, NanJria. Va anu MNIriE. daughter OF ONO
GhEIRELL of this city. tStdf copy.
National Republican., 1877-02-23
DROPOSALS FOR MARKING AMI
L BATTING STAMPS.
PosT.orytcE DEPARTMENT.,

PosT.OFPicE DEPARTMENT.
WAsniSGroN, February II, 1877.
Sealed Proposals will bo received at this De-
post.oniees in the United States for one ne year,
stamps Of the following descriptions, namely;
CLASS NO. l.
Circular Marking Stamps Of Steel, with cancel
e.mbined; the stamp TO be about one Inch, and
name Of the office and state, with typo for months
and days In blocks OF like material, with suihcl-
ofmahogany, walnut, or other heavy wood.
In proposals for this class Of stemps, the bidder
will state the charge when fitted for and accom-
also the charge for separate figures and months.
Also, ,Octagon Making Stamps, without the
circular stamp above described, and with type for
blocks ''' NN ''' " ''' 'A''' ~
CLASS No2
Circular Marking Stamps OF Steel without tho
cancel, but similar In all other respects TO No. 1
Gircnlar Stamps, and with type Tor months in
length as the steel type, but TYPE metal.
Also, Rating and other miscellaneous stamps,
tised," "Missent, "Ret1rned for better direc.
uOnf," or any other word, sentence, or figures not
exceeding IN length the sentence, "Returned for
better directions when several Of tho same are
Also, ior such Stamps as names Of persons when
but one Of kind Is required.
Also, Cancels OF Hard Wood, halEinch diam
otter, containing four or more parallel lines. Also
Cancels suitable Tor eaneelling stamps on pack
ages.
Stamps will be ordered for tho different classes
Of Offices, according to present or future regula-
tlons and necetsitles OF the Department, or the
Postmaster General may at any time cease to
order any OF them IN his discretion.
Models Of stamps complete. OF the bidders own
manufacture, must accompany the proposals.
Each proposal must be accompanied by the
guarantee Of two sufficient guarantors, that the
bidder will enter into contract within ten days
after his bid Is accepted, to furnish the articles
specified in bis accepted bld and q certificate
from postmaster that such guarantors are re-
liable persons.
The accepted bidder VIII be required, within
ten days after his bid Is accepted, to enter into
contract, with sureiics to be approved by tho
Postmaster General TO supply the articles tho
proposal for which Is accepted, In which contract
II shall be provided that In case Of failure to sup
ply the articles or any Of them, according to tho
contract, the contractor and his sureties shall bc
liable for the forfeiture specified In such contract
as liqu!datcd damages, TO be sued for In the name
Of the United States.
The stamps must be delivered at the Blank
Agency Of tile Post Office Department, ut the ex-
pense OF the contractor.
Proposals should he indorsed on the outside OF
the envelope; "Prop6sals for Ofice Marking
stamps" and addrcsse d to the First Assistant
Postmaster General, Washington. ID. q.
JAMES N. TYNER,
Postmaster General
National Republican., 1877-02-23

PREVENTION ExoRLs CuRE EVERY TINE.
Always keep Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup convc'
nlent; take II In time, and you will be free from
CENTS n bottle.
National Republican., 1877-02-23
CITY ITEMS.

BURNETT's FLAyORiNu EXTRACTS
are used and endorsed by the best Hotels, Con
iectioners, GrOcers, and the fret families In the
country.
National Republican., 1877-02-23
lust ARRIv ED AND ON EXHIBITION
BARLow's Art GALLERY,

One Of the best copies of Raphael's Madonna di
others from same collection. viii well repay visit.
Full stUck arrived for the Holidays, Stntuary,
Flowers. Mottoes, Transpsrencics. &C. Easeis with
francs attached for Cabinet and tnrte de yisite
Photographs. For Christmas or Wedding Presents
what can he more BEAUTIFUL than fine Painting,
Wnter-Cnlor Drawing, kngravins or Fine Photo.
Of the largestin America. Cord, Wire, Nails, &C.,
Frames of all Kinds made TO order. Paintings
cleaned and vanished. lecJ
National Republican., 1877-02-23

The funeral Of Peter NJ. Pearson, who died
at his residence In South Washington WeIngs.
day, Will take place tomorrow.
National Republican., 1877-02-23

The congregation of the Fourth Street
Methodist EpiFcopal Church have decided that II
10 lncNpcdicnt " lrc0rIOTRtc.
National Republican., 1877-02-23
WONDERFUL SuccRae.

IT 70 reported That B0schee-s Ucrman Syrup
has, since It's Introduction In the United ST. -,
reached the immense sale Of 40 900 dozen ~ 70 VI
Over 500 druggists have ordered this in, dicino
direct from the factory at Woodbury., N. j., and
not one has reported single failure, but every
letter speaks Of its astonishing success In curing
severe coughs, colds settled on the breast, con.
sumption or ary disease Of tho throat and lungs.
We advise any person that has any predlsposi-
tlon TO weak lungs to 20 TO their druggists and
get this medicine or inquire about t. Regular
size, 70 cents; sample bottle. 10 cents. Two doses
will relieve any case. Don't neglect your cough.
CHAs. SrorT & Co., Wholesale Agent.
National Republican., 1877-02-23
BOOKS IND STATIONERY.
n Ew BOOK 5,
RECEIVED THIS MoXNING
At
SHlLLlNGTON'S BOOKSTORE,

AT
sHlLLlNGTUN's BOOKSTORE,
Cor. Four-Rnd a-half street and pennsyl ave.
Anne Warwick. by the author of Sylvia's Choice.
WCayers aud Welt; or, Love that Hath MS In His
Net. By Miss Braddon.
Love in Idencss. by Ellen Olney.
The Duchess OF Rosemary Lane. BY FarJcon.
IIclcn's Babies: Annals of n Baby. and Some
other Babies, Very Like Helen's, only more so.
Eo'c.-Letter and Cap paper, OF all sorts aad
qualities.
Envelopes, Pens and Pencils.
Playing cards of all sorts and qualities, at the
very lowest prices, and OF the best quality for the
prices charged.
Iul0-tf
National Republican., 1877-02-23

The historical portraits of distinguished repre-
sentative men, lately on exhibition at the Cen
tenninl Exhibition ut PhiladelDhn, are now
ready for the inspection OF tho public ut "Bradys
National Gallery 625 Pennsylvania avenue
This collection embraces tho eminent men Of
America. In addition to the medals received in
New York for many years, and in London In 1851,
is awarded the hightsi apdrd medal at the Cen.
tcnnial Exposition in Philadelphia, 1870.
National Republican., 1877-02-23

WALL PAPERs-PLAIN AND DEcoR ArIvH.
To make room for spring stock, will sell at cost
for tho next 20 days. Parties renting can havo
from, and save 30 per cent, by buying Of Tub.
man, 81 Ninth street northwest. next door to
l,.LGV.G Lal.
National Republican., 1877-02-23
IITLL DoZED I

Porter House steak, 2Oc; slrlOin stcnR, lSci
Round steak, loo, or Two pounds for ~ best
butter G'c, or three pounds fer Sl.OO, B:1y
National Republican., 1877-02-23
wILuoR's COMPOUND OF PURE COP Liver OH

The ndvantageof his compound over the plain
oil is that the nauseatins taste Of the OIL IL
tlrely removed, and the whole rendered entirely
palatable. The offensive taste Of the on has
long acted rs prominent objection to It's use; but
in this form the trouble is entirely obviated. A
host Of certificates might be given here to testify
to the excellence and success Of "Wibor's Cod
Liver oil and Lime" But tho fact that II is
regularly prescribed by the medical faculty ls
sufficient. For sale by a. b. Wilbor, Chemist,
Boston, and by all druggists.
National Republican., 1877-02-23
BRADy's,

Co., Mt Vernon Place Market, corner Ninth
and X streets N. W.
National Republican., 1877-02-23
DRUlOsALs FOR GOAL.
NAVY PAY OvFtcE,

NAVY pAY bFFfCEI
No. i2T CHEf rSur STREET,
PmLADTLpniA, FEBRUARY q, 1871.
Sealed proposaIs in duplicate, indorscd "Prc-
until TUESDAY, 2Tth instant, at i o'clock =.
NJ, for the following Anthracite steamer CosI,
Port Richmond, tree OF all expense to tho uoy.
ernmept, for each the following places, via:
i,oS 100 toms toms for for NcfroiR, N MS's Va. '''
SEQ tons for Pensacola, Fla.
The above coal to be Of the best quality, 2,24o
pounds TO the ton, uniform in character, seiectcd
iroe from all impurities and subject, as to quality
and quantity, to inspection by The Inspector ap-
q f psremptory rsieetiOhi. "n0 WI "''' 'A' 'sn'
bids viii only be received from bona 6de miners
Bid wi also Ie received. at the samo tfmo
an I 10 o, indorsed Proposals for Vessels, for
coal s pssss IL @sEsIy 81 ss
names and rates distinctly .Speclned therein. n
may not be deemed advantageous to the Govefn.
Responsible security will bo required for faith.
f., dciiv'r'.s as above, In Conformity with tho
stipulations on the blank forms for BIZ 10 be
hat At TINS Office, otherwise pILs will not be
A. W. RUSSELL.
fe23-4t Pay Inspector U. s. Navy.
PRorosskAhLJ E2H 4! TIVE ~ sSna HThtE9rIoN ;gg
BY authority u tho Commissioners Of the Dis.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Al
BOARD or HEALTH,
WARuNaToN. Feb. ~. 1s1T. !
March MI ISL r. iSf'ss ne eoseteH ss S sss
removal Of All rarnRvr an re nse animal aud
vrpciable matter from dwelling houses, markets
and other plac, 8 in the cities Of Washington ard
isorl etown, and their INN sdia and moro
iumbia, for the period Of one year, commencing
Proposals will be ipdorsed "Proposals for thS
addressed to the undersigned, and no bid will bs
entertained except upon the blank form prcscrbed
by the Board OF Health, containing full informa-
tion as TO the requirements OF the service, which
ana
oil bids presented not deemed for the best Inter-
ests Of the District, and all bids not approved By
the Commissioners Of the District Of Columbia.
be certified, and made payable to Chris. Q. CoIs
Secretary.
BY erder Of the Board Of Health. f'
fe2ieod3t CHRIS. u. COX. Secretary.
OFFICE OEICoSIMIssIoNERs OF d. q.
rroLosals will be receive 81 this office until IAN
THURSDAY, March ist lsT7, for the fnrnl lshing OF
y. cook School BSGng sit2.ted on o street uorti,.
west, between Fourth and Fifth streets, In acuord-
,nse VIII plans pared By s snpSrGysips r G hrehi.
Biis viii be received for enclosing of the building
proposals must be secompanisd with ceriidcite OF
deposit from the Collector of Taxes for t5o0 and the
With two snrsiss % he approved BY % the q GoSSis. minis
sloncrs of the district OF Columbia.
ts VII N, BE- %Sas II ga cash q, the work pro
The right is reserved to reject any and all bids.
ton Il John N Y. coSs School Baiiding, and sG-
dressed to the Commissioners ID. q.
sss by order OF the W.T. Sf%4i;l9psf.t TiSDSIt. secy
T1ROPOSA AIS F0K MARKING AMI
National Republican., 1877-02-23
AUCTION SALE OF GOVERNMENT PROP
EITN.

OFFICE or THE DEroT CoMMIssARY or
SuBsIsTENCE,
wAsHlSGToS, ID. &, February 20, 1871
A LARGElGantity Of Desks, Tables, Wagons,
"a Harness, Iron salC, Platform Scales, Stoves,
mill. Bedsteads, Iron, Canvass, ETC., will be sold
at Public Auction on MONDAY, February 10Th,
sI at tho U. 5. Subsistence Depot, Fourteenth
and II streets southwest.
ANDREW X. LONG, Capt. and q. s.
National Republican., 1877-02-23
usr THunsros's Ivory PEARL ToorH Pow.

DIR. A perfect dentfrice. Its action on tho
teeth 10 specific, removes tartar and dlscolora-
tion, arrests decay, and keeps them sound, clcah
and white. 1t bardens tho gums, sweetcns the
breath, and, containing no acid, cannot iniure
the enamel. Its constant use Is recommended
TO all, but especially to those who having good
teeth wish to preserve them. Twenty-Five and
nifty cents per bottle.
National Republican., 1877-02-23
FAIHBASRs' SCAISs,

FAIRBASRS' SCALES.
The honOrs conferred upon the Messrs. Fair
banks \ Co. at the various International Exh'-
billions entitled them to the distinction OF Cham
plon Scale Builders OF the world. There is no
ono to dispute their title, and the highest cam.
plment that can be paid them Is the adoption
by the various Nationalities OF the Fairbanks
Scales as their Standard 1t is no wonder,
therefore that their immenso factories
can be kept running the entire
winter, even in these days, on full time. We are
Informed that the United States Government
alone has within the past three years ordered
more than 1000 Of their Justly celebrated scales.
Received, Washington, ID. O., February II,
1877, OF the Washington Life Insurance Company
and Savings Society Of tho District Of Columbia,
Oilics 100 Seventh street northwest, one hundred
dollars in full OF claim by the death Of my late
wife, MUTtha A. Rollins, who died yesterday
February 10y, injured under Industrial Policy
No. 5J2 JOSHUA ROLLINS,
Beneficiary.
Residence No. 1900 q street northwest.
Iiy JnO! J. Needing, Jr., attorney In fact
National Republican., 1877-02-23
DN0POsALs FUR MANILA HEMP
NAVY PAY OPFIcR, }
q KiLBy STREET, BosToS, ;
Tapnarxf n 1879

January 81, 1877.
Proposals, sealed and indorsed "Proposals for
Manila Hemp" will be received at this offico
until MONDAY, February 20, at IL o'clock M,
for furnishing twenty tons, of $40 pounds per ton
Manila Hemp at tho Uharlcstown Navy Yard,
subject there to the usual Inspection and dow
ernment tests.
Samples oftho quality required can be seen at
the Commandants once at the said Navy Yard,
where all Information can he obtained.
Two satisfactory snreties must accompany the
bid, guaranteeing faithful execution Of tho
OlcT, II accepted.
The price 0f the Hemp must include It's delivery
at the CharlesiOwn Navy Yard. All Hemp re-
lecled must be removed At the risk and expense
Of the bidder, and 1t will DO at his risk until re-
moved.
Blank forms for proposals can be had m appli.
cation at this Otiice. q. l.. THORNTON,
le6 Pay Inspector u. ). N.
National Republican., 1877-02-23

BLUH GLASS
can be had OF George Ryneal, Jr., $50 d street.
National Republican., 1877-02-23

BLTE GLASS
can be had of George Ryneal, Jr., $50 d street.
National Republican., 1877-02-23
CATARRH TREATED FREE

DR.. Hartley efiectually cures this danger rous
and offer sive disease when all others fall Free
treatment given TO all until convincing evidence
Of his capacity 10 cure Ls Indicated.
National Republican., 1877-02-23
PRoPUsALS-AGRLEMENr-BoND


Each proposal must be signed by the Individual
partnership, the name OF each partner thereof
must be dlsclosed; and II must be accompanied by
a guaranty, signed by at least two responsible
gunrnntOTs, that the bidder shall, within ten
contract TO furnish promptly, and in quantities as
ordered the article or articles to be furnished by
him, the responsibility and suiiiciency Of tho
sgners TO such guaranty to be certified to by the
postmaster or United States attorney where the
bidder resides; and In such contract the con.
tractor and his suretlcs shall covenant and agree
that In case the sa dcnntractOr shall full 10 do
perform all or anyn the covenants, stlpuutiOns
and agreements off, Nd contract on the part OF
the said cOntract0rtI be performed, as therein
shall forfeit and pay ,the United States Of
America the sum Ol twT hundred thousand dol.
lars, for which said forfeiture the said contractor
and his surcties shall be jointly and severally
liable, as lqudRtcd damages, to DO sued for In
the name OF the United States.
II the bidder to whom the tirst award may he
made should fail to enter into contract as hero.
in provided, then the award may be annulled,
and the contract let TO the next lowest respon.
siblc bidder, II not deemed too high by the Post.
tract Is executed; and such next lowest bidder
shall be required 10 fulfill every stipulation en-.
braced herein, as IL he were tho original party tO
whom the contract was awarded
Tho contract will lalsO provide that Il at any time
during Its continuance the surctios shall die or
shall have tho right to require additional and
sufficient suretles, which the contractor shall
furnish to the acceptance Of the Postmaster Gen.
eral within ten days after notice; and In default
thereof, the contract may be annulled.
RESERVATIONS
The Postmaster General reserves tho rIyhi TO
IIIGsl NY GA1 ~. b.-s -, ~ a.A .u4s--sa., ~
National Republican., 1877-02-23
TUoNrsor's PoN.pr OprTNr, for dressing

THoMrsoH's PoNADE OrTIME, for dressing
the hair. This fine pomade merits special nen.
tien. Purely vegetable, It's effect 10 to soften
and refine coarse, dry hair, impnrting to II gloss
and beauty. Unlike many preparations for tho
hair, II cannot inJure, but Is highly beneficial,
equally SO to the ricn, goiden:hued trosses Of
silver.streaked locks of age. Twenty-Five and
tity cents per bottle.
National Republican., 1877-02-23

BLUE GLASS
IAN be had Oi George Ryneal, Jr., $50 d street
National Republican., 1877-02-23
Total

Blds must be made for each kind OF stamps sop
arately the bidders stating in proposals the
price per thousand stamps, including everything
required to be done or furnished set forth In this
advertisement; and the contract will he awarded
as whole to the lowest responsible bidder In the
aggregate, the amount Of bid to be asccrtaiuel
by extending the above issues at tho prices bid
respectively, and then aggregating the amounts
OF the three several items. 1t must be under.
stood, however, that proposals made under this
advertisement shall include all the stamps
needed by the Department during the contract
term. without reference to the above Issues
Should the use Of any OF the above kinds Of fstamps
be Discontinued during the contract term, the
contractor will not be entitled TO damages on ac.
count of such hlscOntinuRnce.