Evening Star Newspaper, June 2, 1864, Page 4

THE EVENING STAR. A REMINISCENCE OF JEFF DAVIS. a Objections to the Cap of Liberty— wford’s Statue on the Dome oi the Capito! at Washingto {Correspor dence N. Y. Eventng Post.) WasuinoTton, May 27.—An iateresting cor- respondence in reterence to the statae of Liber- | Ney the dome of the Capitol, has just come to | ht here, through the instrumentality of Mr. Rice, cha: of the committee on Public Baiid: and Lands. Mr. R. and other mem- Pers of committee were dissatisfied with the helmet which crowned the statue, and a letter ‘was addressed to Mr. Walter, the architect of the Ospitol extension, asking him if it were ible to displace the helmet and return te Kir'orawtora’s original en ee nae is opposed to any attempt at imp! that the statue is fixed'in ute place and Mr. Crawford is dead. He submits a correspon- dence between Capt. Meigs and Mr. Crawford and Jefferson Davis, which is extremely in- teresting. There are letters, however, which do not sppesr in this correspondence, and which undoubtedly have been lost. In those Setters Mr. Davis objected to the Liberty cap as a part of the crest of the statne. In Jure, 1855, Mr. Crawford remitted his first design. He says: “I have endeavored to represent Freedom triumphant in peace and war; the wreath on her head hasa double signification and allusion to this—one-half of it being com- 1d of wheat sprigs, the other halfof jaurel. In October of the same year Mr. Crawford modified his first design, after haying seen Mr. ‘Walter's plans for the architecture of the apitol. In Mr. Orawford’s letter to Captain Meigs during this month occurs the subjoined sing \r passage: . «Lt is quite possible that Mr. Jefferson Davis msy, 88 upon a former occasion, object to the eap of liberty and the faces. I can only say ‘m reply that the work is for the people, and they must be addressed in language they un- derstand, and which has become unalterable tor the masses. “The emblems I allude to can never be re- placed by any invention of the artist; ll that an be done is to add te them, as I have done, vy placing the circlet of stars around the cap liberty; it thus becomes mere pictw@esque, and notRing of its generally understood signifi- cance is lost. I might, did time permit, to enter upon a lengthy argument to show how sculp- ture is limited in the use of accessories, and that thoee only of the simplest and most inte! ligible eharacter cap be admitted, particularly in ‘works destined for the instruction and grati- fication of the public. All arguments, how- ever, must reduce themselves into the ques- tion: ‘Will the people understand it!” I, therefore, hope the Secretary will allow the embiems to ‘pass muster.’” «I have said the statue represents ‘armed Liberty.” She rests upon the shield of our. country, the triumph of which is made appa-" rent by the wreath held in the same hand which grasps the shield; in her right hand she holds the sheathed sword, to show the fight is over for the present, but ready for use when- ever required. The stars upon her brow indi- ate her heavenly origin: her position upon the globe represenis her protection of the American world, the justice of whose cause is made ap- parent by tbe emblems supporting it.” I subjoin Jefferson Davis’ letter to Captain Meigs entire: © War DEPARTMERT, “ Washington, January 15, 256. «STR: Tne second photograph of the statute ‘with which it is proposed to crown the dome of the ve impresses me most favorably. Its gene: grace and power, striking at first view, has grown on meas I studied its details. * As to the cap, I can only say, without in- tending to press the objection formerly made, ‘that it seems to me that its history renders it ble gabe pgs to a people who were born free, and would not be ensinved. “ The language of art, like all living tongues, ie subject to change; thus the bundle of rods, if no longer employed to suggest the functions of the Roman lictor, may lose the symbolic character derived therefrom, and be confined to the rongh signification drawn from its other source, the fable teaching the instructive les- #om that in union there is strength. But the diberty cap has an established origin in its use as w badge of the freed slave, and though it should have another emblematic meaning to- day, a recurrence to that origin may give to it im the future the same popular acceptation ‘which it had in the past. “Why should not armed liberty wear a hel- met! Her conflict being over, her cause tri- umphant, as shown by the other emblems of the statue, the vizer would be up 80 as to per- wit, as in thé photograph, the display of a circle of stars—expressive of endless existence and of heavenly birth. “With these remarks I leave the matter to the ‘judgment of Mr. Crawford; and I need Rarcly say to you. who know my very high appreciation of him, that I certainly would not venture, on & question of art, to array my ‘pinions against bis. “Very respectfully, your obedient servant, “* JEFFERSON Davis, Secretsry of War.” Under date of March 18, 1956, Mr. Crawford ‘Writes: «I read with munch pleasure the letter of the honorable Secretary, and his remarks have in- duced me to dispense with the ‘cap’ and put in its place a helmet, the crest of which is composed of an eagle’s head and a bold arrangement of Seathers, suggested by the costume of our In- dian tribes.” The dissatisfaction with this Jeff. Lavis hel- met and crest of feathers is almost universal | here, and it is believed that in the course ofa few years Congress will return the “liberty cap” in the original design of Mr. Crawford. . WIESENFIELD &£Co., Odeon Hall Clothing Rooms, (ESTABLISHED 1847,) ConxER PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND 434 STREET, Beg leave to call the attention of the citizens and trangers of Washington to our very large and ex- tensive assortment of SPRING CLOTHING ;—we Bay extensive, for, having the most unbounded facilities for manufacturing, and having a buyer always in market, ready to avail himself of all the rich and fashionable styles of goods that may be offered, we flatter ourselves that we can exhibit the most fashionable and varied assortment of clothing ver offered in this city, e enumerate in part BLACK CLOTH FROCK and DRESS COATS, running to the finest grades. Genuine Black French Doe Skin PANTS; Black Grenadine and other SILK V&STS; from which tay be selected a dress suit of the very finest ma- terial. equal in fihish and workmanship to the very best, and at much lower prices. Our assortment of CASSIMERE GOODS cannot be excelled in variety of colors and beauty of styles, and all cut and made in the most fashion- ablemanner. Wename in part the English Walk- ing Coat, the French Jacket, the Business Frock Coat, American Sack, and all other styles now in wear. A most splendid assortment of plain and fancy Cassimere Pants and Vests. We call the most especial attention of the ladies o our superb assortment ef BOYS’ CLOTHING, which for. deauty of styles cannot be surpassed, if equalled in thiscity. We most respectfully ask an examination of those goods befure purchasing @lsewhere. In the line of MILITARY CLOTHING we have the most extensive assortment in this city, con- sisting of Dress and Fatigue Coats; Infantry and Cavalry Jackets; light and dark Blue Pants, both plain and reinforced; Shoulder Straps, Sword Belts, Sashes, and in fact everything pertaining to pate Officer’s outfit In the line of FURNISHING GOODS we have an elegant assor:ment of Oassimere Over Shirts, White and Brown Linen Shirts of all grades; Under Shirts, and Drawers, a full line; Military Gloves, Kid, Bilk, Lile Thread and others, We most respectfully solicit the patronage of the public, who may rest assured of fair dealing and good articles. INE FANCY Cassim FANCY CASSIMEIE pA Ts FANCY CASSIMERE PANTS: MILITARY FROCK oars, ¥ FROOK Coats’ MILITARY FROCK COATS: MIHESRY JS MILIPARY JAOKETS: MILITARY PANTS AND VESTS, MILITARY PANTS AN 5 MILITARY PANTS AND VESTS, BOYS’ CLOTHING. BoYs’ § i BOYS? OL THR: iT AND B0ARF3, AND x EREIB AB Saas WEISENFIELD & Ou. @DEON HALL CLOTHING ROOMS, ESTABLISHED 1847. Corner 43, stzeot and Pennsyivani: By d-oulp : and diseases of the EAR, THROAT, AND AIR PASSAGES. Ds. LIGHTHILL, from 34 St. Mark Place, New York, Author of “A Popular Treatise on « Letters on Oatarrh,” WASHINGTON, On MONDAY, June 6th, and can be consulted at the Essitr Hovss for ONE WERE until Saturday evening, Juse lita, DEAF NESS, CATARRE, | | | i on DEAFNESS, CATARRH, And all the various diseases of the EAR, THROAT, AND AIR PASSAGES. Testimenials. ‘WasurnoTon, D. O., Ma rch 5, 1864. Dr. LicutTHILL—Dear Sir: I take this oppor- tunity to publicly express my gratitude for the wonderful cure of deafness you have in £0 short a time effected in my case. 1 was deaf for about six years, and for the last few years so much so that I could not hear preaching or cemmon conversation; but now since your invaluable services have been rendered, I can hear as well as ever. In conclusion, let me say that the noises with which I have been troubled in my head for years, have also disappeared. Very truly yours, James R. McOaTHRAN, 10th street, between E and F. i ‘WasHINGTOR, D. O., March 4, 1864. This is to certify, that having been deat since the year 1958, and since that time gradually losing my hearing until I was unable to hear common conversation or public speaking, I applied to Dr. Lighthill, of New York, who, after a short and painless course of treat- ment, entirely restored my hearing. I hearti- ly recommend Dr. Lighthui to the aeaf. FREDERICK ROBERTSON, Residence near Fort Saratoga. + Wasuxineror, D. O., March 2, 1864. This is to certiff that having been affected for twenty years with deafness, and having tried some of the most eminent doctors of our city without any relief, I at last heard of Dr Lighthill and put myself under his care. His treatment was brief, and successful. I am now completely restored, and the’ cure is ap- parently permanent. I have all confidence in Dr. Lighthill's skill, and would advise all af- flicted with deafness to go and consult him at once. ~ JosEPH WHITNEY, Residence near P and 1itn streets. Remarkable Cure ef Deafness. From the Rev. Joseph M. Clarke, Rector of St. James’ Church. Syracuse, February 20, 1864. I have been deaf in one ear, ever since I was in college, some twenty years ago. By the skill of Dr. Lighthill, its hearing was entirely restored, so that now I hear alike with both ears, and I find that I can use my voice with much more ease and comfort than before. JoszrH M. CLARER. my 28-eo2lw PERSONAL. Mi4AnaMe AHOLIAB wishes to inform her friends that she is prepared to read to all who wish to give ber acal!, the present and fu- ture; point out the future husband and wife. She isan impressed medium, and can be consulted on b=siness of importance. All confidential. House No. 227 B street, between 6th and 7th. second floor, Island. je 1-lw* O THE POOR AND UNFORTUNATE.—Con- A sultation gratis from 11 to 2 m. Medicines without charge. Dr. BECHTINGER, Formerly Surgeon in charge in the Austrian and Italian army, informs the public of Washington that he has just arrived from Paria, and devotes his attention to the treatment of all kinds of dis- Particular attention to females and private ses, He converses in English, French, Ger- man, Spanish and Italian languages His diplo- s from the most celebrated university of Eu- rope hangs in his office, Penn. avenue, 3d ptreet. my 2I-lw M®:; L. SMITH, an excellent Clairvoyant and Test Medium, 252 Fourth street, five doors above I street, examines diseases, heals by ma; netism, sees your dead and living friends, tells ebaracter, gets names, reads the future, has great sympathy for the affiicted. Hours from 10a. m. to 8p.m. my 16 aig Firs 02, near Office hours, 9 to lla. m.; 4to6 p.m. NEW ATTRACTION, ities jase Shee Store in 7th Street. I HAVE OPENED THE LARGEST, FINEST, AND CHEAPEST, BOOT AND SHOE STORE Ez. Lahr of Washington, with a very extensive LADIES’, MISSES’. OHILD! _@ENTS, AND BOYS BOOTS AND BHONS, Of every Btyle and Quality, coe So zalt every- moe re whee streot Bios, OOF at J wa Y . yA qrect variety of MILITARY BOOTS. FROM PARIS. E BERNARD- La Cin, taine; 30. oo Biles Cesteine: Ra umas File— ‘aquet de Lettres; 30. Murger—Le Bonhomme: Tain: 3 rnard—Une Aventure de istra! De Bernard—Le Gendre; 3), = Lemartine Grariella; 35. Lamartine—L’ Enfance; 25. Murger—Le Souper des Funerailies; 25. Lamartine—Genevieve; 4. De Bervard—Un Acte de Vertu; 25. Karr—Lous les Tilleuls; 45. Karr—Port en Theme; 40. Beribe-Proverbes; 4; my rerbes © PRANOK TAYLOR. Bore AND a. or Oity-made work, & good ment in store and at Salve Us & ete asia ¥ Se PHILADELPHIA DRAUGHT ALE AND PORTER. receiving large quantities of DEAUGHT ALB from this celebrated eee J espendlclngts ohcar ped ecineartaghemrescnt oda persons Ww! VOr me with their orders, Satisfaction guarantied. Goods delivered in all parts of Washington and free of charge. ‘Terms :—Cash on delivery. BILBY A. SHINN, Ageat, Onion Botthns Depot, 57 Green st,, apst Georgetown, D. 0, FRANCIS MORUD.) {PRANGIS 3, MONEE, MOHUN & SON, Svocussons ro J, T, Lumuan, LUMBER DEALERS, Canal, Between 12h and 13th Stress, Washington, D. 0. ‘Tho undersigned having purchased the Lumber Yard of Mr. Jno. T. Lenman, tre now prepared to furnish Lamber of all kinds at the market rates, ‘They desire to call attention to their large stock whieh consists in part of the following kinds; Abeut 190,000 feet Walnut, all thicknesses, 160,000 feet % Poplar, prime, 300.000 tee ae and Aub, various sises, Piooring, Also, 8 large quaatity of all other kindsof Lamber Abi} MOHUM & SON. 00,000 S28y5 (OR SEASONED 300 up and money ot ie ailing. aie my %-eolw No, 27 Water st.. Georgetown. ELECTION NOTICES. ee ee ee IRST WARD—FIRST PRECINCT.—Notice is hereby given, that in conformity to the provi- sions of the charter of the city of Washington, an election will be held on Monday, the 6th day of ean at John C. zee car) aA sho Me oak tw 2th atreets west, ‘OF, to po aha Dota ‘one member of the Board of Alderman, to serve two years;and three members of Board of Common Council, for said Ward. ‘The polls open at 7 o'clock sm. and close at7 pm fH, CALVERT, i LEWIS B. PARKER, WM. HIQGLEB, joramisaioners, 8 D—SECOND PRECINCT.—Notice | ag oe or that, In conformity with the provisions of the charter of the city of Washington. ap election will be held on Monday, the 6th day o! June next, at F, R. Dorsett’s carpenter shop, cor- ner of G and \8th streets west, for Mayor. to serve two years; for one member of Board of Aldermen, two years; and three members of Board of Common Oouncil, to serve one year; and Assessor to serve two years, for said Ward. The polls open at 7 o'clock &. nara close at 7 p. GRO. F_KIDWELL, L. P!RODIER, my %6 Commissioners, QECOND WARD-FIRST PRECINCT.—Notice 2 ia hereby given, that, in conformity to the yreeinecs of the charter of the city of Washing- mn, an election will be held on swonday, the 6th day of June next, at the northeast corner of Hand 12th streete west. for Mayor, to nerve two years; for one member of Board of Aldermen, to-rerve two Rae ee three members of Board of Common gual 0 maces one year. for asi van Ay 6 polls will open at7 a.m _, and closeat7 p.m, JOHN P HILTON, FRANOIS MILLER, H, OLAY STEWART, my 4 Commissioners. ee re QECOND WARD—SECOND PRECINOT.—Notice Wis hereby given that, in conformity to the pro- visions of the city charter of Washington city, an election will be held on Monday, the 6th day of June next, at Ford’s Drug tore, corner of Penn- sylvania avenue and llth street, for Mayor, to serve ‘wo years; for one member of Board of Al- dermen, to serve two years. and three members of _mr26 Board of Common Council, to serve one year, for "The Poll’ t T o'clock dsclose at 7 is open at o'clock a. m. andsclo: al imei GRO. W. HARKNESS, » L, MIDDLETON, my 24 Commissioners. epaiep WAKD—SECOND PREOINOT.—Notice ie hereby given that, in conformity to the provisions of the charter of the city of Washington, an election will be held on Monday, the 6th day of June next. at the Model Market, near the corner of 9th and F streets north, for Mayor. to serve two yenets for one member of the Board of Aldermen, ‘o serve two years; and three members of the Board of Common Council, to serve one year; and Assessor to serve two years for said Ward. The Polls open at7 oreloox a.m., and close at 7 p.m, . ADAN . CHARLES F. WOOD, GEO. C, WHITING, mya Commissioners, HIRD WARD—FIRST PRECINOT.—Notice is I hereby given that, in conformity with the pro- visions of the charter of the city of Washington. an election will be held on Monday, the oth day of June next, at the office of John W. Semmes, cor- ner of M street nortn and Sth street west, for Mayor. to serve two years; for one member of Board o} Aldermen, two years; and three members of the Board of Common Council, to serve one year; and Assessor to serve two years, for said The Polls open at 7 olelock Pm, ‘ard. m.and close at? ¥SON, AMUEL E. T JAS, M, TOWERS, my 2% Commissioners. OURTH WARD—FIRST PRECINCT —Notice is hereby given, that in conformity to the prbvisions of the charter of the city. of Washing- on, an election will be held on Monday, the 6t! day of June, at the northeast corner of fthand H streets, for Mayor, to serve two years; for ono member of Buard of Aldermen, to serve two ears; aud three members of Board of Qomron jouncil, for said Wa: rd. The polls open at7 o’clock a. mS and cicse at 7 p.m, 8. R. SYLVESTER, BE. C. ECKLOFF, J. W. CLARKE, my 4 Commissioners. Fopets, WARD-SEOOND PRECINCT.—No tice is hereby given that, in confor nity to the rovisions of the charter of the city of Washing- on, an election will be held in the Second Pre- cinct of the Fourth Ward, at the south front, center of City Hall, entrance to Court Ho@e, on Monday, the 6th day of June, for a Mayor of said city, to serve two years; one m« er of the Board of Aldermen, to serve two years; three members of the Board of Common Council, to serve one year, to raprenent said Ward. Polls wil opened at7 o’clock a. m., and will close at7 o’clock p.m, CHAS, H. ANDERSON, CHAS. WALTER, THOMAS GALLIGAN, my 21 Commissioners. IFTH WABD—FIRST PRECINCT —Notice is hereby given that, in conformity with the rovisions of the charter of the city of Washing- on, ap election will be held on Monday, the 6t! day of June next, at the School-house corner of 2d street east and A street south, for Mayor, to serve two years; for one member of Board of Al- dermen, to serve two years; and three members of Board of Common Council, for one year; and As- sessor for said Ward. The polls open at7 es a.m, and close 7 p,m. B.C. WAILES GEORGE M. OYSTER, my 25 Com ioners. ¢iFTH WARD—SECOND PRECINCT.—Notice is hereby given that, in conformity with the provisions of the charter of the city of Washing- ton, an_ Election will be heid on Monday, the 6t day of June next, at the School House, corner of Third street east. and D street south, for Mayor to serve two years; for one member of Board of Alder- men to serve two years; and three members of Board of Common Council to serve one year; and Assessor for said Ward. The Polls open at 7 piglock x ee and close at 7 p.m M, E.T. TI JAS. H. PPET RICHARDS, y2 Commissioners, QIXTH WARD—FIRST PRECINCT.—Notice is \ hereby given that, in conformity with the pro- | visions of the charter of the city of Washington, an election will be held on Monday, the 6th day of June, at tha@s8chool House, corner of 7th street east and G street south, for Mayor, to serve for two years; for one member of the Board of Alder- men. to serve for two years; and three members of Board of Common Council, to serve one year, for said Ward. The Polls open at 7 o’clock a. m..and close at 7 p.m. JOSEPH M COOK, JAMES W. BRIGGS, WILLIAM HOEKE, my 24 Commissioners. QIXTH WARD—SECOND PRECINCT.—Notice ia ® hereby given that, in conformity to the provi- sions of the charter of the city of Washington, an election will be held on Monday, the 6th day of June next, at the Anacostia Engine House, K street south, at intersection of Virginia avenue, for Mayor, to serve two years; for one member of Board of Aldermen, toserve two years; and three members of Board of Common Council, to serve one year. for said Ward. and close at 7 The Polls open at7 o’clock A. M.. P.M. SAM’L ARMISTEAD JOHN W. THOMPSON, WILLIAM BERON, my 24 Commissioners, EVENTH WARD—FIRST PREOINCT.—Notice ig hereby given, that in accordance with the provisions of the charter of the city of Washington. an election will be held on Monday, the 6th day of June next, at the corner of 7th and E streets, east side, for Mayor, to serve two years; for one mem- ber of Board of Aldermen, to serve two years; and three members of Board of Comthon ‘Gouneil, to serve one year; and Assessor to serve two years for said ward. Polls open at7 o’clock &. m. and close at7 p. m, HH. . GEO, MATTINGLY, 8. 0. MAGRUDER, my 7 Commissioners. SAY ENTH WARD—SECOND PRECINCT.— Notice is BereDy, given, that in accordance with the provisions of the charter of the city of Wash- ington, an election will be held on Monday, the 6th day of June next,at the corner of Seventh street and Maryland avenue, west side of 7th street, for Mayor, to serve two years; for one member of Board of Aldermen, to serve two. evel three members of Board.of Common Council, to serve one year; and A to tw id s, Polls open at o'clock. im and close at7 p.m. : fT. DONIPHAN, HO. NOYBS. HENRY M. KNIGHT, my 7 Commissioners, WEBB & BEVBSERIDGBR, o 58. FOWLER & 00 IMPORTERS, t WHOLESALB ABD RETAIL DEALERS [8 app BARTHEN aria Oley ber as rey a a Coal O11 Lampe, Lan- &e., &e,, &6, Goods Packed and oe ETE many aeremet. sin este ( fe )Beventh st. ; terns, Coast survey Map of Southeastern ¥: lurvey Map of Southeastern 5 50. Lioyd’s Cn Kentucky; 5). spb p of Eastern North Carolina; 75. ast Survey Map of Northern Alabama and Georgio. 50. Battle Field f Chattanooga; 50. ap of Loui: Mississippi and Alabama; 30, Coast Survey Map of Northern Georgia: 50. Ogaat Survey Map of Southern Mississippi and 8; he of Eastern Virginia; 25. et Maps of the different States. a r°PRANCK TAYLOR. PERKINS, STERNE & Co., * 180 Breadway, N. Y., BXOLUSIVE DEALERS IN CALIFORNIA WINE. We guarantee them all to be ABSOLUTELY PURE, For sale by all first-class Grocers and Drageista everywhere. mah 30-3m" FRENCH FIREBOARD PRINTS, vs choice sel: Just rg RM MT TERS Na: Gan tte hore: at Eight doors above Odd Pallnwet Hell, 4 Poe my Ds + oY SHR 1A 5 OF Tis pisthior oT Peden be Baer eee G FELT asp PITO Chref Quartermaster’s Office, Depot af Washinxtom, WasucncTon. D.C., May 25, 1854. Sealed Proposals will be received at this office until FRIDAY, June 3, 1864, at \20’clock m., for delivering in the City of Washington, D.© , the following amounts of Roofing Felt and Pitch, viz: One hundrea and eight (168) tons of Roofing Felt. Ganet hundred (8) barrels of Pitch, for Roofing ment, The particalar kind or description of the above artiel@n must be stated in the proposal, and bid- ders will be required to furnish samples of the ar- ticles they propose to deliver. Qne-fourth (4) of the quantity, of each article Will be required to be delivered within thirty (31) days from the date of the contract, one-fourth(*;) in sixty (6 )days therefrom, and the balance in ninety ial days therefrom, Each barrel of Pitch or Roofing Oement mast contain not lesa than three hundred ($»)) pounds, and delivered in good, sound barrels, asid barrels to be furnished free of cost to the Government. The articles offered by the successful bidders will be subjected to a rigid inspection before being accepted, by an inspector appointed by the Gov- ernment, bf PROPOSALS. | The price must be written out in words on the did. a8 must also the fullname and post office ad- dress of the bidder Proposals from disloyal parties will not be con- sidered, and an oath of allegiance must accompany each prop~ al. ‘ Proposes 1s must be addressed to Bri, eral D, H. RUCKER; Washington, dier Gen- . C., and , Should be plainly marked ‘‘Proposals for Rooting | Felt and Pitch.’ . _,GUABANTER. 4 The bidder will be required to accompany§his proposition with a guaranty. signed by two respon- Bible persons, that in case his did is accepted he will at once execute the contract for the same, with good and rufficient sureties. in s sum equal to the amount of the contract, to deliver the article proposed, in conformity with the terma of this advertisement; and in case the said bidder shonld fail to enter into the contract, they to make good the difference between the offer of said bidder and the next lowest responsible bidder, or the person to whom the contract muy be awarded The responsibility of the gnarantors must bo shown by the official certificate of the clerk of the nearest District Court, or of the United States District Attorney. : Bonds in a sum equal to the amount of the con- tract, signed by the contractor and doth of his arantors will be required of the successfal bid- fer er bidders upon signing the contract FORM OF GUARANTEE. We, the undersigned, residents of in the county of and State of . hereby, jointl and severally, covenant with the United States, an guarantee in case the foregoing bid of —- —— be accepted, that he or they will at once execute the contract for the same with good and sufficient sure- ties, in a sum equal to the amount of the contract, to furnish the articles proposed in conformity to the terms of the advertisement. dated May 25, 1354, un- der which the bid was made; and in case the said shall fail to enter into a contract as afore- said, we guarantee to make good the difference be- tween the offer of the said — and the next lowest responsible bidder, or the person to whom the contract may be awarded. 5 ; Given under our hands and seals this di if —, 156—. Witness: ee . a [sca] eal. To this guarantee must be appended the official certificate above mentioned. The right to, reject any or all bids that may be deemed too high is reserved by the Depot Quar- termaster, as well as the right to select from each bid such articlenat tue. price therein named as ie e Govern: mnt. Te if G ae i eee rig. Gen. an ef Quartermaster, my %td Depot Washington. ProProsars FOR FORAGE, CHIEF QUARTERMASTER’S OF FIO, i ‘Waskincron Daror. Dec. 8, 1883. Sealed Proposals are invited by the unde: ed for snpplying_the U. 8. Quartermaster’s De- iment, ashington. D.C., Baltimore, Md.. lexendria, and Fort Monroe. Va., or either of theserplaces, with Hay, Corn, Oats and Straw. Bids will be received for the delivery of 5.00 busbels of corn or oats and & tons of hay or straw, and upwards. Bidders must state at which of the above-named points they PERCE make deliveries, and the rates at which whey will make detiveries thereat, the quanwty ef each article proposed to be deliv- ered, the time when said deliveries shall be com- menced, and when to be completed. The price must be written out in words on the bids. Corn to be up in good stout sacks, of about two bushelseach, Oatsin like eacks of about three bushelseach. The sacks to be furnished without extra charge to the Govenment. The hay and straw to be securely baled. The particular kind or description of oats, corn, hay or straw proposed to be delivered most be stated in the proposals, 3 All the articles offered under the bids herein in- vited will be subject toarigid inspection by the Government Inspector before being accepted. Contracta will be awarded from time to time to the lowest responsible bidder, as the interest of the Government may require and payment will be. made when the whole amout contracted for shall have been delivered and accepted The bidder will be required to accompany ms proposals with a guaranty figued by two respon- sible persons that in case his bid is accepted he or they will, within ten days thereafter, execute the contract for the same, with good and sufficient sureties ina dum equal to the amount of the con- tract, to deliver the forage proposed in conformity with the terms of this advertisment; and in case the said bidder should fail to enter inte the con tract, they to make good the difference between the offer of said bidder and the next lowest respon- sible bidder, or the person to whom the contract may be awarded. The responribility of the guarantors must be shown by The official certitcate of a U. 8. District Attorney, Collector of Oustoms or any other officer under the United States Government or responsi- ble person known to this office. ‘An bidders will be duly notifiePof the accept- ance or rejection of their proposals. a The full name and P.O., address of each bidder must be legibly written in the proposal Proposals must be addrested to Bri 1. D. A. Rucker, Ohief Depot Quartermaste: shington, B.C.,and should be plainly marked ‘* Proposals for Forage.”” Bonds, in a sum equal to the amount of the con- tract. signed by the contractor and both of his faraptors, will be required of the successful bid- fer or bidders upon signing the contract. Blank forms of bids, guarantees, and bonds, may be obtained upon application at this Office, FORM OF PROPOSAL. (Town, County and State) —— « Date) I, the subscriber, do hereby propose to furnish and deliver to the United States, at the Quarter- master’s Department at , Sgreeably to the terms of your advertisement inviting propos. for forage, dated Washington Depot, Dec. & 1363, the following articles. viz: — bushels of Oorn, in sacks, at — per bushel of 56 pounds i — bushels of Oats, in sack: 32 pounds é — tons of Baled Hay, at —— per ton of 2,000 pounds —tons of Baled Straw, at —— per ton of 2,00 pounds, Delivery to commence on or before the — dayof — per bushel of , 186—, and to be completed on or before the — dey of , 186—, and | ledge mysell to enter into a written contract with the United States, with good and approved securities, within the space of ten days after being notified that my bid hasbeen accepted. Your obedient servant, Brigadier General 2: eee , eneral Depot Quartermaster, Washington, D, 0. GUARANTY, We, the undersigned, residents of _in the County of and Btate of » hereby, jointly and severally, covenant with the United Btates, and guarantee in case the foregoing. bid of be accepted, that he or they will, within ten days after the acceptance of said bid, execute the con- tract for the same with good and sufficient sure- ties, in a sum equal to the amonnt of the contract, to furnish the forage proposed in conformity to the terms of advertisement dated December 8, 1863, under which the bid was made, and,in case the 1] fail to enter into a contract as aforesaid, we guarantee to make good the differ- ence between the offer by said and the next lowest responsible bidder, or the person to whom ithe contract may be awarded. Di Give: der our hands and seals this —-day of . 86—. Beal. I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowl- edge and Telief, the above-named guarantors are good and sufficient as sureties for the amount for which they offer to be security. psi team To be certified by the United States District At- torney, Collector of Customs, or any other officer anaes the moses Staten eens or respon- sible TI wD is office. gia itaes “Hi. RUCKER, dec 9-tf Brigadier General and Q. M. Ss MAYOR'S OFFICE, May, 25, 1864. EALED PRUPOSALS will be received by the undersigned until 12 0’clock M. on FRIDAY, the day of June next, for building a Sewer on L street north, between Twentieth and Twenty-sec- ond streets west. 4 The sewer will be circular in Bhs: , its inside diameter nine (9) feet, the wall of the sewer to be nine inches thick, and in keying the crown of the arch ne headers shall be used, but theinner and outer courses of stretchers shall be carried over Soparstely and each shall be keyed with slate after the arch is turned. Inthe execution of the work above specified only whole, hard, thorough burnt bricks of the best quality shall be used, excluding all bate and shat said shal’ cevetully ittered arch brick. The bricks must be well wet immediatel: before pene laid, and every brick must have ful) mortar joints under bottom, sides, and ends. The whole must be laid in mortar made up of hy- draulic cement and clean. snare sand free from loam, which must be mixed in the proportion of two parte of sand to one of cement, and must be made in small quantities as it may be required for “iidders will state the price per lineal foot for the sewer, which shall include excavation and fill- Te Agee ator ey over the crown of the by wis RICHARD WALL AOE, Mayor, mmissioner of the First ‘ is SouN TENON, Ve PETER CASSIDY, Iny 2-dtd Assiatant Oommissione: Cur QUARTERMASTER’S OFFICE, a Wer y Wasuindror,¢ On |. C.. January 4, be oft Pesce Heinen "and dee 88, re- or list, in of the articles thi to furnish to thi tat shore noted riBl ates of ach washes pals Ly » that, in case the exigencies of the service it, the article or articles can be obtained ut delay, and at the lowest price. ing to sell to this Depot will be re- pias ook em aie aad 5-16 Dopotof Waskingtes,” i i PROPOSALS. ——— yet Ute COAL ROR THE NAVY, Navy DaparrMesr. Brasav oF EquirmemtT axp Recrorrine, Sealed Proposale tor furnishing Athracite Onal a] oposals for furnishin, othraci a for the Navy. be delivered during the fiscal ef endings orga ae ureau an’ oa. m., dba There proposals mast be endorsed, ‘ Proposals for Anthracite Qoal for Steamers,” that they may de aistinguished from other business letters. pone fer must be for the delivery of 1%),000 tons, of 2,2 pounds. The coal must be of the best Buck Mountain or Black Heath, or of akind equal to them in all re- sects. for the purpose intended, which equality will bedetermined by a Board appointed os cpeery of the Navy after the reception of the The name of the coal proposed to be furnished must be stated in the offer, It is to be delivered in lumps of suitable size for naval steamers—ciean, of uniform quality, select- ed free from impurities. unmixed—of which the contractor will be required to furnish such evi- dence as will be satisfactory, and be subject tosuch ips ction axto quality and quantity as the De- rtment may direct, The coal must inall res- yocts be satisfactory to the inspactor or inapec- rs. to be appointed by the Bureau, who will have the right of peremptory rejection. The coal is to be delivered on board vessels, at such place in the port of Philadelphia as may be designated by the Bureau, and in such quantities and at such times as, in the opinion of the Bureau, the exigencies of the service may require ; com- mencing when the vessel is reported ready to re- ceive cargo ; furnishing, if demanded, not lesa than 1,0 0 tons per day, to be distributed to each vessel. as may be directed, until the loading is completed _ Prop sals will likewise be received for the deliv- bk fe $),000'tons of the same quality of coal, to be delivered in the port of ‘New Work-on board ves- sels, ns at Philadelphia. In the case of failure to deliver the coal in proper quantity. of the proper quality,and at the proper time and place, the Bureau will reserve fa the contract the right to purchase forthwith, at the contractor’s risk and exysnise that which may seem necessary to supply the deficiency. Any demurrage, or other charges to which the Navy Department may be subjected from delay in the Brome delivery of the coal by the contractora, will be deducted from their bills. The price must.be for the coal delivered om board vesrels, on the terms and conditions above stated, at the contractor’s risk and expense, and without extra ohatye9 any kind. The offer, as required b law, must be accompa- nied by a written guaranty, signed by one or more reaponsible persons, to the effect that they under- take t! the bidder or bidders will, if hicor their bid be accepted, enter into obligation, at such time may be prescribe by the Bureau, with good ann sufficient sureties, to furnish the supplies proposed. . No mropoaition will be considered unless sccom- panied by such guarantee: and the Department reserves the right to reject all the offers, if con- sidered to be to the interest pf the service to do 80. Two or more sureties each in a sum equal to the amount specified to be paid, will be required to sign the contract, and their responsibility wil! be certified by a United States District Judge, United Btates District Attorney, Collector, or Navy Agent, Ks additional and collateral security—twenty per cent. will be withheld from the amount of all pay- ments, which reservation is not to be paid except by authority of the Secretary of the Navy, until the contract shall have been in all respects com- plied with; and the remaining eighty per cent. or other amount that may be due upon each Dill, will, whena proper certificate is furnished by the insp+ctor. and the bill Spproved by the Bureau, be paid by such navy agents as the contractor may name, within ten days after the warraots for the same shall have been passed by the Secretary of the Treasury. It will be stipulated in the contract that if default be made in the delivery of the coal—in the quantity, or the quality, and at the place and time direc’ by the Bureau—then, and in that case, the con- tractor and his sureties will forfeit and pay to the United BStater, as liquidated damages. a sum money not exceeding twice the contract price, which may be recovered from time to time, accord- in to the act or acts of Congress in that case pro- vided. Bidders whose proporals shall be accepted, and none other, will be notified, and, as early as prac- ticable, a contract will be transmitted to them, which they will be required to execute within ten days after its receipt at the Post Office or navy agency named by them. ‘ E he form of offer, guaranty, and certificate ia herewith given: FORM OF OFFER. Btate of hereby agree to furnish ‘and deliver — thousand tons of anthracite coal for steamers’ use, at sat the rate of per ton, of 2,40 pounds, amount- ing to dollars, the whole in conformity with the provisions and terms of the advertisement of the 24th day ef May, 1864, from the Navy Depart- ment, and hereunto appended. Should my (or our) offer be accepted. I (or we) re- Jane, \. I (or we), of. guest to be informed at and that the con- tract may be forwarded to for signatures and certificate, (Place) (Signed) A.B. (Date.) FORM OF GUARANTY. We, the undersigned, residents of ——, in the State sand of » in the B8tate of hereby. qenely, and severally covenant with the United States, and guarantee that in case the fore- oing bid of —-— be accepted, will, within en days after the receipt of the contract at —-—, execute the same, with good and sufficient sureties, for the delivery of the anthracite coal proposed, in compliance with the terms of the advertisement of the ith of May, 1864, hereto appended, and under which if was made: and in case the said shall fail to enter into the contract aforesaid, we guarantee to make good the difference between the offer of the said ~——— and that which may be ac corte Signed cD (Cheney) BF. Witness, (Place.) (Date.) 7 Thereby certify that, to the best of my knowl- edge and belief, the above-named guarantors, — and —, are good and sufficient. Signed) G. H. To be signed by the United States District Judge, United States District Attorney, Collector, or Navy Agent. Iny B-dtd (BPNANCE OFFICE, Wan DEPARTMENT, ‘WASHINGTON, May 25, 1964, Sealed Proposals will be received at this Office until TURES <4, the lith day of June, 1844, for 8-inch Colu..:.iad Shot and 8-inch Mortar Shell, to be delivered in the following quantities at the un- dernamed Arrenala. viz: ®-INCH COLUMBIAD SHOT. At the Watertown Arsenal, Masvachusetts, 4,000. At the Watervliet Arsenal, New York, 4,50), At the New York Arsenal, Governor’s Island, New York. 6,000, At the Alleghany Arsenal, Pittsburgh, 4,000, At the St. Louis Arsenals, Missouri. 2,000, ,8-INCH MORTAR SHELL, .At the New York Arsenal, Governor’s Islan, New York, 2),000. At the Watervliet Arsenal. New York, 5,000. These projvctiles are to be made of the Kind of metal, and inspected after the rules laid down in the Ordnance Manual, the tensile strength of the iron for columbiad shot to be not less than 25,500 Ibs ‘per square inch, and for mortar shells not less than 14,10 lbs per squareinch. Drawings can be seen at any of the United States Arsenals, The projectiles are to be inspected at the foundry where cast. and are to be delivered at the Arsenala free of charge for handling and transportation. Deliveries must be made at the rate of not lesa than one-tenth (1-1'th) of the whole amount con- tracted for per week The first delivery to be made onthe 29th day of June, 1864. Failure to make deliveries at a specified time will subject the contractor ta a forfeiture of the number he may fail to deliver at that time. Beparats proposals must be made for the shot and shell. Bidders will state explicitly the Arsenal or Ar- senals where they Srapons to deliver, and the pumber of ry tiles they propose to deliver at each place. if for more than one. No bids will be considered from parties other than regular founders, or proprietors of works, who are known to this Department to be capable of executing the work proposed for. Should any rty obtaining s contract offer shot or shell other ‘han those cast in his own foundry, they will be re- jected, and the contract rendered null and void. Bidders wi)l enclose with their vida the written acknowledgments of their sureties over their own tures h party obtaining acontract will be obliged to enter into bond with approved sureties for its faithful execution. n the award being made, successful bidders will be notified and furnished with forms of con- tract and bond. ‘he Department reserves the ds to reject any or all bids, if not deemed satisfactory. Proposals will be addressed to ‘‘ Brigadier Gen- eral George D. Ramsay, Chief of Ordnance, Wash- in, ..0, ? and endorsed “ Proposals for 8-inch Columbiad Snot,” and “ Proposals for 8-inch Mor- tar Bhells.”” ED. RAMSAY, my 26-td Brig. Gen, Chief of Ordnance. G™*5 PATENT MOLDED COLLARS Have now been before the public for nearlya year They are universally pronounced the neatest an best fitting collars extant. ‘The upper edge presents a perfect curve, free from the angles noticed in all other collars. ‘The cravat causes no puckers on the inside of the turn-down collar; they are as SMOOTH INSIDE AS OUTSIDE, and therefore perfectly free and easy to the neck. The Garotte Collar has a smooth and evenly fin- ished edge on both sides. These Collars are not simply flat pieces of paper ent in the ferm of a collar, but are MOLDED ANDBHAPED TO FIT THE NEOK. They are made in “ Novelty,” (or turn-down style;) in every half size from 12 to 17 inches, and in ** Bureka,” (or Garotte,) from 13 to 17 inches; and pecked in ‘solid sises’’in neat blue cartons, con.aining 100 each; also in snialler ones of ten each—the latter a very handy package for travelers army and navy officers, S77 BVERY OOLLAR is stamped “GBAY’S PATENT MOLDED COLLAR.” Bold by all dealers in men’s furnishing goods, The trade supplied by g WALL, STEPHENS & 00., slim ____ 329 Pa. avenue, Washington, PyAseees HISTORY. By Amelia B. Edwards; rst a . uo + Feel Glen ie equate ana Be. cuenta: SL28 FRANOK TAYLOR, 1855, will be received at this | TRAVELERS’ DIRECTORY, BALT(MORE AND OHIO RAILROAD. BAW On and after Sunday, April 10th, 1) will be run between Washingtom any a7 2 want and Washington and the West, as follows: FOR PHILADELPHIA, NEW YO, BOSTON. seal eilad Leave Washington at 7.90 8 m,11.15 a m,5.20 pm, except anaes, PHILAD TP abee may a te win aCe rafor tak the 5.39 p m train is the lauest traw daily Yor Pana ia. ‘he train at7.5) pm does mot 0 to Philadelphi. and ie for New York passengers exolusi iv. ms, 7 FOR BALTIMORE Leave Washington at 6.90 am, 7.304 m,11.18am, .00 p m, 4.30 p m, 5.20 pm, and 8.20 p m, exceyt nda’ On Sundays at 7.30 3 m, and $ and 5.20 p m. pee aoe pantie. THE WEST. ve Washington at 6.90am, adn excapeneeaay, sat tani s39m On Bunday, at 3 and 5.97pm, only, FOR WASHINGTON AND THE sourn. Leave Baltimore at 3.45, 4.20, 7,9 and 10 a m, and $8.30, 4.45 and 7.60 p m, daily, except Sunday. * On Bunday, at 3.45 and 4.0 a m and 3.90 p monly FOR ANNAPOLIS. Leave Washington at 6.30 am, and Sand 4.9 pm, daily, except Sunday. train for Annarolis on Sunday. ‘rains leavin; Ssbington at7. 30am and7.0p m go through to New York without change of . eeping Car on 7.0 pm . Berths in ing car can secured until 5 p m, daily, at Ticket Office; after that hour they must of the sleeping car conductor. The frat and fourth trains from Washington stop 1 way ints, farther information, tickets of kind, &o., apply to GEO. 8, KOONTZ, Agent at Wash: ington Station, or at the Ticket office. ‘W. P. SMITH, Master of Transportation, L. M, COL! al Ticket Agent. u-tf Gen DENTISTRY. A DENTISTRY. LL Dental Operations performed in a thorough and scientific manner, by bi MERRIL! (successor to Dr. W. P. MoConnell) at 482 Pa. avenue, between 3d and 434 sta. Teeth extracted without pain by the use of Nitrous Oxide or Ether, Particular attention given to filling and presery- ingthe teeth. Children’s teeth carefully attended Artifical teeth inserted in the most approved styles now adopted by the profession. _my23-im* REAL DISCOVERY IN DENTIS Teeth Extracted without Pvin with the Muhrite of I would advise all persons having tecth to ex- tract to call at Dr. WIE'B office. and have them taken out by this new, and harmless process, Also call and' examine the Doctor's new god im- proved method of Inserting Artificial Teeth. If you once see the great improvement in his teeth you will have them in no otber style than thin RA TROIS sta ote ovis 8, R. LBWIB, M. D., Dentist. M TEET “3, 5 MIS, M. D , the Inventor and Paten' ofthe MINERAL PLATE Trento at ‘tg tends personally at his office ‘this cit lany persons can wear these’ teeth who cannot wear others, and no person can wear others who cannot wear these. Persons calling at my office can be sccommodated with any style and price of Teeth they may desire, Bisialt tient Eng at tag eqtarg tat and m: produce, the MINERAL PLATR wari an' . s in this city—No 338 Pennsylvania avenue getween sth and 10th streeta, Also, 907 Arch st,, States 10-40 Lean JAY COOKE & COO. 452 Fifteenth Street, Buogivs SussoRnirrions FOR THE NEW NATIONAL LOAN authorised by act of March S$, 1864, and known ao- TEN-FORTY BONDS, Deing redeemable at the pleasure of the Govern ment, after ten years, and payable forty years from date in coin, bearing interest at FIVE PRB OZNT A YBAB, payable on bonds not over $100 annually, and on large bonds semi-annually, IN OOIN, The COUPON BONDS will be iseued in $50, $100, $800, and $1,000. The REGISTERED BONDS will be issued in $50, $100, $500, $1,000, $5.000, and $20,000, These are the only gold-bearing securities of th Government now precurable at par, and, yielding at present value of coin OVEB EIGHT PER OENT PER ANNUM, offer a very desirable investment for large or small sums, ‘We Buy and Sell, at market rates, GOVERNMENT BONDS, OF ALL 1S8UB8, TREASURY NOTES, CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, ana COIN; and pay the highest prices for QUAEBTEEMASTER’S CERTIFIOATE CHBOKS, mb 20-t¢. “TAY COOKE & Co. [™Portan? To sUTLERS BUTLERS WILL FIND H. A. DOWNING & CO.'S CONCENTRATED CLAM TO BE A MOST VALUABLE ARTICLE TG THEIR TRADE, It sells very rapidly, and is the most economical article of diet for the officer’s mess, It is prepared in one minute, and makes a most delicious Soup or Chowder, It is highly recommended by Arm Surgeons, The profits are large. H, A. DOWNING & CO,, Manufacturers of Concentrated Food No. 111 East 18th st., New York. For sale by BARBOUR & SEMMES, Sole Agents, 65 Louisiana Avenue, se 2-ly Washington, D.C, N2" YORK AND WASHINGTON STEAMSHIP OOMPANY. ‘The Ecrew Bteamships BALTIMORE, BALVG¢B, mMPIBB, JAMES 5. GREBR, line of this com; . Wing foot the of '. ne ee ee Tork cod toot’ High etree oor ee oe UEGAN REINHART. Aga, fo-am Foot High #8-, Goorsetcwn HITE VIRGIN WAX OF ANTILLES—A new French Césmetic for peantifving, whitening, and preserving She Complexion, t ls the m mond ‘ful compound of the age. There is neither magnesia, bismuth, or tale in ite > roe entirely of pure ‘irgin Wax—hence its extraordinary qualities fer preserving the skin, maces soft, smooth, fair, sna Saneperens poi = 6 old appear young, e homely, han A andsome, more beau- tifal, and the most beautiful divine. Price 25 and 60 cepts. SUN'S BLOOM OF ROSES, a most perfect color for the 8 or lips, does not wash off or inure e skin. @ Price 25 cents $1, HONT’S 00! ILET POWDER, for whitening and the skin. Price 25 and & cents. a! HUNT & Co., 41 South Eighth street hia. None genuine unless the name or & Besta Ui ast pelamete are Suitoc ore stree' moi oePw. B. EN’ , corner Twelfth street an EB, Pennsylvania ave., Washington D.C. api-3m L ROOFS! Gat? GBAVEL BOOFSI!! see WO pecmngid. Moa Ly n. jufacture! 2 SiotED ERI ee ne 6 () WATBE PROOF FELT, CE- MENT and GRAVEL ROO! Office—1' oom, Wi FB, Gelert at of Sr Se elo saarance Companys ice a eu! {ti straot and queiesas ‘avenue, or address 10 ice Box 5 ‘mh work executed promptly and on the most reasonable terms, and warranted. ye le prom| : APPINESS OR MISERY |—THAT IS THE H = tthe “PARI- Sant CAB oF WONDERS, ANazOuY a MEDICINE, ed tly. an \—re, eas of ex- nse—to issu rile ttor “the Denefit of suffering of their most instructive in- Seraeg bette aces on Marriage and {ts AY tions. Nervous Debility, P: ture Decline, In, digestion. Mod Nature's Shoes invaluabi ‘hysiology and Nat lectures a been O the me: saving thousands,and will Teceipt of four stamps, by addressing Secreta: iste ; Anatomy and ficine, 56: arisson, Blew Work. inis-i E.—From and after Wednesday, May STAAL Ting of Btages will run from the Founsrivania ouse on © street, Washi city, a8. follows; To Burrattaville, T.B , Beente town, Hugherille, 0. Hall, Chaptioo sy. vine d Leonardtown. return Bt a4 d Post Tobacco setctores Seen weerisy, ‘Thuraday and Satur- y. LeaveatSa.m. A. F, EIMMELL, Agent, ‘Washington city, May 9, 1864. my 9 im* STABLISHED 1850. “a HERZBERG & 80) 10,000 to loan in aie on ‘Watches, Joweleys onds, Silver Ware, Ladies’ and Gente, fearing Apparel, and for the purpose 0! salaseine oun g ea ny nabs fonae gn Merete Eaeis oo akin re Heide? ofa pom f & 80N, re