TIMBER &c, 7 FOR THE NAVY.
! Navy Department, .
Bureau of Construction, Equipment,'and Repairs,
July 12, 1843.
OEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed “Proposals for
timber,” or “lumber,” as the case may be,
(naming,the yard lor which the offer is intended,)
will be received at this bureau until three o’clock,
p. m., of the 25th r of August next,' for furnishing
and delivering at the several navy-vards, respec
tively, the timber, lumber, androther articles here
inafter specified. One-fourth part of ail thearticles
required mu3t be delivered on or before the first of
July, one-fourth on or before the Ist Sept., one
fourth on or before the first of November, and the
balance on or before the 30th gf December, 1849
except the spruce spars required at Pensacola, all
of which must be delivered on_or before the first of
November, 1848. And in casfftrf .failure to deliver
the articles within the times and m the proportions
above specified,'the bureau shall have the right to
supply any deficiency, and the contractor shall be
responsible for any excess of cost over the contract
price.
All the timber, lumber, and other articles must
be of the very best quality, subject to the" inspec
tion and customary measurement of the yard where
they are deliverable, and be in all respects to the
entire satisfaction of the commandants, thereof.
The white oak timber must be rough squared, ac
cording to the grow Lit of the tree; to have-no wane
exceeding one-fourth the width of the fare of the
a S * ( l e as squared. All the yellow pine timber must
; be of the very best qjiality of “ long leaf, fine
A grain, southern yellow pine-;” to be hewed to a fair
edge, and 10~ have sap than one-eighth of
the breadth of the face from each corner; and the
contents ol all sap to be excluded in the measure
ment of the timber. 'Die oak and pine must be
felled between the Ist ofUetnber andlst of March,
and must have grown within sixty miles of the sea
coast; must he stripped of the bark, or hewed
within twenty days after it is felled, and placed
clear of the ground, of which satisfactory evidence
must be given by the contractor, by the production
of certificates signed by two respectable witnesses,
with their deposition, on oath, before some judge
of the court, or magistrate, within the township or
county where the timber was felled.
•Separate offers must be made for each uavv-yard,
keeping each class of'articles, if embracing more
than one, distinct; tlierost of each item must be I
carried out, and the aggregate correctly footed up. I
Bidders are cautioned against offering for morel
they can furnish, as no extension of time will,!
u...jor‘ any circumstances, V* granted, and forfei-1
tures in all eases will he rigidly enforced ; but nol
offer not embracing tlie whole* of any one c|as:;|
will be considered. I
1 he offers of persons ulm have heretofore failed!
to enter into contract after being notified of thej
acceptance of their offer, or, having contracted and!
failed to perform, will be considered oil 1 v atuhefl
option of the bureau. H
Every offer must be accompanied bv a written'
guaranty, srgned by one or more responsible per-!
sons, whose responsibility must be certified to by
the navy agent, or come person known to the* bu
reau, that if the bffer.be accepted, the bidder will,
within five days after being notified, enter into!
contract with good and sufficient sureties to furnish]
the articles proposed, agreeably to the terms of this!
advertisement. * (
Bidders are particularly cautioned to ‘endorse]
their bids as above required, to prevent their being!
opened previous to the time specified ; .and ail bids]
not conforming to the terms of this advertisement,J
particularly in correctly stating the amount of each]
item, and the final aggregate of each class, will bej
rejected as informal. . I
The price of all manufactured or sawed, lumber]
will be estimated and determined' by “hoard hipa-J
sure the square and round timber, unless other-1
'vise specified, by the cubic foot, according to the]
rule of measurement adopted at tue.vards, which is]
as follows: for round or eight.square timber, take!
the mean diameter of thelog, clearof bark ; deducts
from this diameter one-fourrh, the remainder, will!
be the reputed square of the log : multiply this re-1
puted square in inches, by itself, that product by]
the length in feet, and divide bv 144, will give the!
contents in cubic feet. For rough square timber,!
take the mean diameter of the. breadth and depth*
in inches, and the length in feet; multiply the!
mean depth and breadth together, and this prcdiict]
by the length, and divide by 144, will give the con-|
rents in cubic teet.
Bonds with two approved sureties will ho requir
ed in half the amount of the contract, and ten per
cent, in addition will be deducted from all hills, to
be withheld as collateral security, until the contract
is fully completed: the balance, or ninety per cent,-
will be paid fin each delivery, by the naw agent
named in the contract, within thirty days after the
presentation of approved bills.
To prevent unnecessary correspondence, bidders
are informed that those only whose offers arc ac
cepted will be notified immediately after the bids
shall have been opened and determined.
NAVY-YARD, KITTERY, MAINE
Class No. 1.
White-Oak Tunhc-i (by the cubic I'not.i
-40000 cubic feet of whitc-nak plank stocks,tu aver
age 45 teet in length, and none to be Icgsth.an
35 fort in longth-rono-half to squarenot loss
than fourteen indies, and onc-luilf to square
not less than twelve indies at the top end of
' the stick ; all to be free limn cross gram,
. large knot*, and other defi-ctu.
CLASS No. '.
White-oak Knee,, ibp the •uliug imh.,
400 .while-oak kimes, the m-tt aiding of ~nc hall'to
he seven inches, and ihr nctf aiding m' the other
'.half lo be eight niche;; tin* min to In? m
live feet ; the L«nli«a to Ik* m lengths
iVotii live to seven feet, aveluging m\ feet. The
'‘‘.bodies an 1 to beside.I to the dianiei.r of the
arms, the ibdingiluie-taken at the middle of the
length of the anil, idcar of bai k three-fourtha
of the aiding or diametei to he considered the
nett sidmg of the knee, the moulding um? of
the body in the middle of its length to he full,
and one-half the nett'siding of the knee ; one
half of the above knees to be square, and one
feurth to form an angle from eighty to ninety
degrees, the remainder to fi.im an angle from
ninety to one hundred degrees; the length of]
the arm to be men-ured from the back of the]
body as moulded by the angles given. j
CLASS No. 3.
Lumber, ibnard measure.;
2000 sup. ft. Ist 5-iuch clear white pine pJank
2000 do -1 ‘
3000 do 3 <
3000 do 21 ‘
10000 do 2
10000 do
600 do
10000 do
1500 do
10000 do
10000 do
500 do
1000 do
4000 do
200 V do
2000 do
6000 do
2000 do
2000 do
3000 do
inercht’ble “ plank
'• boards
•• b-ds
cypress plank
“ boards
.white ash plank
’Black Walnut, (board measure.)
500 sup. feet let qual. 4-inch black walnut plank
500 do 3 do
1000 do 2 ,1 0 .
500 do
2000 do
White-oak dim /ision stujj', (board measure.)
26 pieces. 14 feet long, 17 inches wide, 7 in. thick
25* do 17 do 10 do 7 do
20 do 14 do 18 do 7 do
12 do 14 do 1i ’ do 8 do
12 do 17 do Hi do S do
12 do 14 * do IS do 8 do
12- do 14 do 17 do 9 do
12 do 17 do 16 : do- 9 do
12 do 14 do IS do 9 do
12_ ,_do 14 do 17 do 10 do
12 do 21 do 16 do 10 do
12 do 14 do IS do 10 do
The whole to be pasture oak, square-edged and
straight, free from large knots, shakes, arid all
other defects ; there must be at atleast three inches
sawed from the centre of the stick, to avoid the
centre of the heart.
CLASS No. 4.
Live-oak Timber, (by the cubic loot,)
10000 cubic feet of promiscuoua live-oak timber,
from twelve to twenty feet in length, averag
ing sijfeen feet in length, to side straight 12
to 15 inches the moulding way, to be the nat
ural curve of the tree, not to be hewn, but
leftin its natural state; the whole to be sound,
free from shakes and other defects.
1000 cubic feet ot live oak keelson pieces, Trom
twenty-five to thirty feet in length, averaging
twenty-seven and a half feet in length, to
side from end to end, straight, (seventeen
inches;) mouldipg.. way to be straight, or a
regular curve from end to end, of not more
than six inches in thirty feet, to be not less
than fourteen inches (moulding way) at the
. top end of the stick, and hewn square ; the
whole to be sound and free from shakes and
other defects.
CLASS No. 5.
White-pine Timber, (by the cubic foot-)
5000-cubic feet of merchantable white-pine timber,
from thirty-five to fifty feet in length, averag
ing fortjj-five feet in length, to be rough
squared not less than sixteen inches at the
top end of the stick. ;
Locust, timber T (by the cubic foot.)
200 cubic feet of the first quality of Long Island
, locust timber, in lengths from eight to twelve
feet, to average fourteen inches in diameter,
and not less than twelve inches.
CLASS No. 6.
Black-spruce Spars, (by the piece.)
8 bl’k-sprucc spars, 55 ft. long, 11 inches diameter
18 do 46 do 10 do
12 do '4O do 10 do
14 . do ' 36 do 7 do
6 do 34- do 8 • do
14 do 27 do 6 do
*8 do ,26 do 5 do
20 blk-spruce'poles, 20 ft. long, 4 inches diameter!
18 do 18 *do 3 do I
The whole to be straight, Free -from large knots,]
fresh, and with the bark on. \
CLASS No. 7. J
White-ash Oars, (by the fo^ifljength.)
24 first quality white-ash oars, 18 feet long
30 do 16 do
50 do 14 do
do 13 do
1000 pounds Istqual. lignumvita?, of 9 in. diameter
10Q0 do of 8 do •
5.000 do ,of 7 do
1000 _ do ; of 6 do
1000 do | off) do
1000 do ! of 4 do
100 rough split hickory bars, 6 feet long-, to be
straight, and to square three and a half in-
ches at the butt.
18 rough hickory bars, 14 feet long, t£> be straight,
and to square (5 feet above the butt) five by
five inches, to be free from knots and all de
flects.
NAVY-YARD, CHARLESTON, MASS.
CLASS No. 1.
W hite-oak Timber , <s-c., (per cubic foot.)
40,000 cubic ft. best quality white oak plank stocks,
to average forty-five feet long, and none less
than thirty-five feet, to square from 12 to 14
inches, and average thirteen inches at the
top end of the sticks.
5,000 cubic feet while-oak promiscuous timber,
length from twenty-five to forty feet, and
from fourteen to twenty-four inches square,
eqinfl proportions of the different lengths and
sizes.
•j,O(H) cubic feet white oak curve timber, in lengths
from twelve to thirty feet; to be sided straight
one way from twelve'to eighteen inches, and
to curve the other way from ten to eighteen!
inches; the different lengths and curves in
equal proportions. All the above promiscu
ous timber to be of the best quality.
5 cords white-oak butts of the best quality, free
from knots, in lengths from six to twelve
feet', and from twelve to eighteen incites di
ameter in the middle, clear of the bark.
|5 cords best quality hickory butts, in lengths from
six to eight feet diameter in the middle, clear
I of Ijark, from nine to fifteen inches.
I ; CLASS No. 2.
I Yellow Pine Timber , (per cubic foot.)
40,UU() cubic feet fine grain long leafed yellow pine
plank stocks, best quality, to average 45
feet in length, and none less than thirty-five
feel; to square from twelve to fourteen in
ches, and average thirteen inches at the top
end of the sticks.
Yellow-pine Mast Timber.
15 pieces 54 feet long, 17 bv 17 inches square
3 do 51 do “ “ do
3 do 45 do . •*> “ do
3 do 42 do “ “ do
3 do 61 do 15* loi do
3 do 55 do “ “ do
G do 54 do “ “ do
3 do 52 do “ “ do
3 do 49 do “ “ do
3 do 56 do 15 15 do
3 do 53 do “ “ do
3 do o 4 do “ “ do
3 do 51 do “ “ do
3 do 50 do 14 14 do
3 do 47 do “ “ do
6 do .45 do “ “ do
3 do 42 do “ “ do
12 do 54 do 13* 13i do
3 do 52 do “ “ do
3 do 49 do “ “ do
3 do 47 do “ “ do
3 do 44 do “ “ do
3 do 50 do 13 13 do
3 do 47 do “ “ do
6 do 45 do “ “ do
3 do 42 do “ “ do
3 do 54 do “ . “ do
6 do 51 do ‘f “ do
3 .do 48 do “ “ do
9 410 54 do 12i by l2i do
3 kio 51 do “ “ do
3 do 48 do “ “ do
3 do 55 do “ “ do
3 do o 4 do 12 by 12 do
6 do 51 do “ “ do
3 do 48 do “ *• do
To be square and of parallel widths; must be all
heart, except four inches on the two opposite an
gles, which may be sap.
CLASS No. 3.
Lumber —(board measure.)
30,000 teet white pine one inch boards: One-half
of the quantity to be of the best quality No.
2 ; s, and one-half to be of the best quality
No. 3-s.
2.500 feet yellow oak boards 1 inch thick.*
2.500 dn do J do
Length from fifteen to twenty-five feet, width not
less than eight inches.
* CLASS No. 4.
Hhite-oal l that Knees, (per siding iucli.i
*2OO white-oak bunt knees; arms not less than four
inches diameter, clear of hark, and the bodies
and nun!; to be not less than thirty-two inches
long. Ono-third of the whole .'number tu be
square.
24 white-oak boat knees for cheeks. The bodies
arms to be from eigjit to ten feet long, nott,
puling to be from ten to twelve inches, and to
term an angle from 110 to 116 degreen. The
bodies to be sided to the diameter of the arms,
. including the hark. The moulding size of the
bodies to be from fifteen to twenty inches.
NAVY-YARD, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.
CLASS No. 1.
White-oak Timber , (by the cubic toot.)
•000 cubic foot of white-oak plank stocks of the
Lest quality, length not less than thirty-live
feet, averaging forty-five feet, half to square
twelve inches, and. half to square fourteen
inches and upwards, at the top end of the
•Mick.
CLASS No. 2.
Yellow-pine Timber , (by the cubic foot.)
• ,000 cubic feet best quality long leaf, fine grain
southern yellow-pine plank stocks, length
not less than thirty-live feet, averaging forty
live feet; half to square twelve, and half to
square fourteen inches and upwards, at the
top end of the stick.
Yellow-pine Beams, (by the cubic foot.)
The following best quality, long leaf, fine grain
southern yellow-pine beams of the following
' lengths and sizes, and got out by a mould
that will spring six inches in forty-five feet.
1 piece 40| feet long, 19} in. sided, 17 in. moul’d
1 do 46* do 19: do 17 do
1 do 43 do 19.} do 17 do
1 do 4U do 19} do 17 do
6 do 47 do 17} d% 1C do
3 do 46; do . 17} do 1C do
1 do 4C do 17} do 1C do
1 do 45} do 17} do 1C do
1 do 44} do 17} do 1C do
1 do -43 J do 17} do .16 do
1 do 43; do 17; do 16 do
1 do 42 do 17} do 16 do
1 do 36} do 17} do 16 do
1 do 3b} do iC} do 12} do
1 do 37 do 16} do 12} do
1 do 38 do 16} do 12} do
1 do 39; do 16} do 12} do
2 do 39} do 16} do 12} do
5 do 40* do 16} do' 12} do
4 do 41 do 16} do 12} do
1 do 41} do 16} do 12} do
6 do 41 j do 16* do 12* do
2 do 42 do 16} do 12} do
3 do 43} do IG* - ■ do ' 12} do
7 do 43 do > 16} do 12} do
i CLASS No. 3.
board;
do boards
Mast Timber (fine-grain long-leaf yellow pine )
15 pieces, 54 feet long, 17 by 17 inches square
3 do fH do “ “ do
3 do 45 do “ “ do
3 do 42 do “ 44 do
3 do 61 do 15} 15} do
3 do 55 do 44 44 do
6 do 54 do “ “ do
3 do 52 do 44 “ do
3 do 49 do “ “ do
3 do 56 do 15 15 do
3 do 53 do 44 “ do
3' do 54 do “ “ do
3 do ’SI do 44 “ do
3 do 50 do 14 14 do
3 6 do 47 do 44 44 do
6 do 45 do “ “ do
3 do 42 do “ “ do
12 do 54 do 13} 13} do
3 do 52 do “ 44 do
3 do 49 do 13} 13} do
3 do 47 do 44 “ do
3 do 44 do “• 44 do
3 do 50 do 13 13 do
3 do 47 do “ “ do
6 do 45 do “ 44 do
3 . do 42 do “ “ do
3 do 54 do “ “ do
6 do 51 do “ “ do
3 dy 48 do 44 “ do
9 do 54 do # 12} 12} do
3 do 51 do “ 44 do
3 pieces, 48 feet long, 17 by 17 inches square
3 ,do 4o do 44 ** 44 do
l do 54 do 12 by 12 do
6 do 51 do “ 44 «< ( i 0 f
3 do 48 do 44 44
To be square, and of parallel widths ; must be
all-heart, except 4 inches on the two opposite an
gles, which may be sap. r
' Spar Timber , yellow pine , (per cubic feet.)
4 pieces, 50 feet long, 18 in. diameter } from butt.
4 do 53 do “ “ do do 44
1 |o 42 do 20“ do do bowsprit
1 •do 34 do 19“ do do 44
4 do 68 do 17“ do in the centre,
for yards. ;
The pieces having the dimensions “ } from the
butt,” are yards, (except the two short ones,) and
can be tapered off—the 18 inch to 11 inches at ‘the
Lignumvita , (by the pound.)
Hickory Bars , (by the piece.)
I a small end ; the two short sticks to work 15 in
ches at the small end; they are required to be
lined full towards small ends.
White pine Timber, (by the cubic toot.)
6000 cubic feetof white pine timber of the best
quality, in lengths 0f45,50, and 55 feet and
upwards, to square not less ihm lift*, en a
ches at the top end.
Locust Timber , (by the cubic loot.)
200 cubic feet best quality Long Island locust tim
ber, to average twelve inches diameter, nol
less than ten inches.
20 pieces yellow Long Island locust, 12 feet long
to square 7 by 9 inches.
1 piece of yellow Long Island locust, 4 feet long,
to square 22 by 22 inches.
8 pieces yellow* Long Island locust, 7 feet long, to
square 8 by 12 inches.
Ash Timber , (per cubic foot.)
4 ash logs, 14 feet long, 20 inches diameter.
200 inches round ash timber, 24 to 30 in. diameter.
Elm Timber , (per cubic foot.)
2000 cubic.feet eastern mountain elm, in lengths of
12 feet, to square as follows, viz : 1,000 feet
16 inches, 500 feet 18 inches, and 500 feet 20
inches.
CLASS No. 4.
Lumber, 4-0.
3000 feet j-inch oak boards, board measure
2000 “ i “ “ << “
100 white ash oars, 16 feet long, per piece
100 do 15 do
100 do 14 do
200 do 13 do
100 do 12 do
50 do ]| do
20 du 10 do
CLASS No. 5.
Spruce Spars, $-r.
25 spruce spars, 55 to 60 feet 10ng.,-of proportion
ate size, per piece
25 spruce spars, 45 to 50 feet long, of proportion
ate size, per piece
2000 inches spruce spars, 4J to 9 inches, equal pro
portion of each size, per inch
200 straight tipruce poles, of large size, per piece
CLASS No. 6.
Hickory Bars, $ c., (per piece.j
3H rough hickory bars, 4 by 4 inches, 6 teet long
12 do do 6by 6 “ 14 “
50 do do 5* feel long, to square 3
inches one foot liom the butt.
CLASS No. 7.
Lignumvita, (per ton of 2240 Ibs.j
1 ton lignuinvitne, from 16 to 17 inches in diameter
1 do do 14 to 15 do ’ do
2 do "* do 12 to 13 do do
2 do do 10 to 11 do do
2 do do Bito 9i do • do
2 do do 7*to 8 do do
2 do do 6jto 7 do do
2 do do s}to 6 do do
2 do do 4, 4*ands do do
To be ot the best quality St. Domingo lignumvi
ta*, straight and round, free from checks, and nol
less than three feet long.
NAVY-YARD, PHILADELPHIA.
CLASS No. 1.
Live-oak Keelson pieces, (price to be given per cubic
• foot.)
10 pieces not less than 30 feet in length, moulded
19 and sided 19j in the smallest place.
10 pieces not less than 27j feet in length, moulded
19 and sided 19* in the smallest place.
iO pieces not less than 25 feet in length, moulded
19 and sided 19* in the smallest place.
40 pieces, making 80 plank.
To side 18 inches and mould 6£, when complete
ly finished in the ship ; but they must be got in pairs
--that is, two together—with an allowance'of six
inches between them, for the purpose of taking out
the heart of the tree ; which allowance of 6 inches
may be increased to 12 inches at the butt, if neces
sary. They are to be allowed l£ inch larger the
siding way. A fair curve-of 10 or 12 inches in their
lengths will not be objected to, but they must be
straight the siding way.
CLASS No. 2.
White Pine, 4-c., (board measure.)
15,000 ft. 1 inch pannel boards, length 12 to 16 ft.
7,000 ft. if inch do do 12 to 16 ft.
15,000 ft. li inch do do 12 to 16 ft:
200 superficial feet black walnut branch veneers,
(per superficial foot.)
NAVY-YARD, WASHINGTON, D. C.
CLASS No. 1.
Lumber, (board measure.)
36,000 superficial ft. 1 in. white pine, com’n cullines
3,000 do 2 inch do do
NAVY-YARD, GOSPORT, VA.
CLASS No. 1.
White Oak, <jj*c., (per cubic font.)
30,000 cubic feet of the very best white oak plank
stocks, to average 45 feet in length; to
be not less than 13 inches square at the
small end j to have no wane exceeding oue
tourth the width of the luce of the side as
squared.
White Ouh pieces, it* folio |M .
10 jjieceH of No. 1. to bo 10 feet in length, to have
from 18 to 24 inches spring, to side not less than
12 inohoii, and to mould not Jo-is than 12 indies
at the small cud.
10 pieces of No. 2, to be 14 tcet m length, to have
from 18 to 24 inches spring, to side and mould
as No. 1.
10 pieces of No. 3, to be 16 feet in length, to have
from 24 to 30 inches spring, to side and mould
as No. 1.
10 pieces of No. 4, to be 18 feet in length, to have
from 24 to 48 inches spring, to side and mould
as No. 1.
10 pieces of No. 5, to be 14 feet in length, to have
from 20 to 30 inches spring, to side and mould
as No. 1.
These fifty pieces to be of the verv best white
oak, to be clear of wane ; the ends to'be sawed off
square, and are to be free from splits, shakes, and
bad knots. Diagrams of the above fifty pieces will
be furnished the contractor on application to the
commandant of the yard.
White Oak or Hickory.
6 butt pieces, 8 feet in length, not less than 6 in-
ches diameter at small end.
6 butt pieces, 12 feet in length, not less than 6 in-
ches diameter at small end.
8 butt pieces, 14tee( in length, not less than 6 in-
ches,diameter at small end.
30 hickory butts, 7 feet long, to be from 7to 11 in-
dies diameter at small end
All the butt pieces are to be delivered with the
bai-k on them , and are to be clear of knots and ara
to be straight.
CLASS No. 2.
Yellow Pine, (per cubic foot.)
20,000 cubic feet of yellow pine plank stocks, to
average 45 feet in length, to be not less
than 13 inches square at the small end, to
be sawed ofi' square at the butt and top ends
Masts Spars. (Pieces of fine-grain yellow pine.)
25 pieces, 54 feet long, 17 by \T inches square.
5 do 51 do do do
5 do 45 do do do
5 do 42 do do do
5 do 61 do 15} do 15* do
5 do 55 do do do
10 do 54 do do do
5 do 52 do do do
5 do 49 do do do
3 do 66 do 15 do 15 do
3 do 53 do do do
3 do 54 do do do
3 do 61 do do do j
3 do £0 do 14 do 14 do
3 do 47 do do do
6 do 45 do do do
3 do 42 do do do
12 do 54 do 13} do 13} do
3 do 52 do do*" do
3 do 49 do do do
3 do 4/ do do do
3 do 44 do do , do
3 do 50 do 13 do 13 do
3 do 47 do do do
6 do 45 do do do ‘
3 do 42 •do do do
3 do 54 do do do
6 do 51 do do do
3 do 48 do do do
9 do 54 do 12} do 12} do
3 do 51 do do do
3 do # 4B do do do
3 do 45 do do do
3 do . 54 do 12 uo 12 do
6 do 51 do do do
3 do 48. do do do
To be square and of parallel widths; must be al*
heart, except 4 inches on-the two opposite angles,
which may be sap.
CLASS No. 3.
White Oak Plank and Boards , (board measure.)
500 sup. ft, 12al8 It. long, Balo in. wide, 2 in. thick
500 do do do 1}
1000 do do do 1}
500 do do 20 in. wide 1}
500 do do 20 do 1
White pine Plank and Boards , (board measure.)
4000 sup. ft, 4 in. clear white pine, not under 10 in.
4000 do 3 do do
15000 do 2 do usual breadth
20000 do 1} do do
30000 do N 1 do do
10000 do i do do
10000 do 1 in. merchantable pine do
5000 do 2 do do
To be of the best Susquehanna plank and
boards..
1200 sup. feet, 12 to 20 feet long, 18 to 24 inches
wide, 1} inch thick; a proportion of each
breadth.
1200 sup. feet, 12 to 20 leet long, 18 to 24 inches
wide, 1 inch thick; a proportion of each
breadth. I
CLASS No. 4.
’ Hard-wood Plank and Boards, (board measure.) I
15000 sup. ft, white ash, 2 in. thick, 10al6 in. wide]
1000 do 2 do 24 do j
7000 do 1} do 10&20 do I
a proportion of each.]
15000 shp. feet white ash, 1 in. thick, 10 inches and
upwards wide. |
1000 sup. feet cherry boards, to be 16, 18, and 20
inches wide, a proportion of each.
1000 sup. ft bl’k wal. 4 in. thick 10 in. and up. wide
1000 do 3 do 10 do
1000 do 2 * do 10 do
1000 do 2 do 10 do
10.0 do 1 do 10 to 20 in. wide.
a proportion:oi'each breadth.
1000 sup. feet black wa!lnut 3 inch thick, 18 to 20
inches wide, a proportion of each breadth.
1000 sup. feet bay->vood mahoganv, 4in. thick, 10
inches and upwards Wide.
1000 sup. feet bay-woodmahogony, J in. thick, 12
to 18 in. wide, a proportion of each breadth
1000 sup. feet bay-wood mahogany, J in. thick, 12
to 18. in. wide,'a proportion of each breadth
50 ash oar rafters 26 feet.in length, to be 5 in.
square at the looms. The Jblades tobe one-third
the length of the rafter, and 7 inches wide and 2 in.
thick at the blade end. (per pieee.)
CLASS No. 5.
Cypress Boards, (board measure.)
3000 sup.’feet, 26 feet in length, 8 to 10 in. wide,
I y inch thick.
1000 sup. feet, IS feet in length, 8 to 10 in. wide,
II inch thick. !~ .
Elm Plank uud Boards, (board measure.)
20000 sup. feet, 28 feet in length, 8 to 10 in. wide,
1* inch thick.
20000 sup. feet, 25 feet in length, 8 to 10 in.'wider,
11 inch thick.
1000 sup. feet, 50 feet in length, 8 to 10 in. wide,
11 inch thick.
1000 sup. feet, 18 feel in length, S to 10 in. wide,
11 inch thick.
2000 sup. feet. 20 feet in length, 7 to 9 in. wide,
1 inch thick.
2000 sup. feet, 12 to 18 feet in length, 24 in. wide,
3 inches thick.
2000 sup. let-t, 12 to IS feel in length, 24 in..wide,
2‘ inches (hick.
2000 sup. feet, 12 to IS feel in length, 24 m. wide,
2 inches thick.
N.WV-VAR!) RKNSACOLA
CLASS No. i.
Yellow Pine, (board measure.)
2000 feet of l inch, and 3000 feetof ]» inch, tube
from 16 to 20 feet long, and from 12 to 14
inches wide.'
4000 feet of 2 inch, and 4000 feel of 2* inch, to be
from 20 to 30 feet long, and from 12 10 14
inches wide, rough edged.
5000 feet of three inch, from 40 to 60 feet long, 12
to 14 inches wide.
12000 feet 3* inch, and 12000 teet of 4 inch, from
40 to'6o ft. long, 9 inches wide, with square
edge.
10000 feet of 5 inch, and 10000 feet of 6 inch, to be
from 40 to 60 feet long, 12 to 14 in. wide,
shape of tree.
All this to be of the .best hne-grained long leaf
yellow- pine, free from shakes, bad knots, and
all defects : clear of sap.
CLASS' No. 2.
W kite Oak Plank, (board measure.)
1000 feet H inch, and 4000 feet 2 inch, to be from
20 to 30 feet long, rough edged.
>OOO feet inch, 7000 feet three inch, 10000 feet
inch, 10000 feet 4 inch, 8000 feet 4f inch,
15000 feet 5 inch, and 15000 feet 6 inch—
to be from 40 to 60 feet long, to average 45
feet, and to be from 12 to 14 inches wide at
top end.
All this to be of the best white oak, free from
shakes, bad knots, and ail defects: and no short
crooks.
• CLASS No. 3.
Live Oak, (per cubic foot.)
rOOO feet live- oak promiscuous timber, at least
2500 feet to be from 15 to 20 feet long, to side
10 to 15 inches, and rise from a straight line
from 10 to 45 degrees, averaging 20 degrees;
none to be less than ten feet long, or to rise
less than 9 inches. To be all sided, but not
hewn moulding way, and measured clear oi
wane; to be cf the best quality and free from
all defects.
CLASS No. 4.
J/ast Timber , (per cubic foot.)
5 pieces 54 feet long 17 by 17 inches.
4 do 66 do do
1 do 51 .do do
1 do 45 do do
1 do 42 do ’do
1 do 33 do do
1 do 30 do do
1 do 61 do 15*- 15fc
1 do 55 do do
2 do 54 do do
1 do 52 do do
l do 49 do do
1 do 37 do do
1 do 31 do do
3 do 54 do ,12* do 12*
1 do 51 do do
1 do 45 do do
1 do 48 do do
1 do 33 do do
1 (to 3U do do
26 pieces,
This timber to lie nicely hewn, and to hold their
sizes m*tt. They must he atnuglu, and of parallel
width*- from end to end; uiayjiave 4 inches sap on
the two opposite angles, all the rest heart; must
he of fust quality ot long-leafed velliAv pme, m
every wav suitable for must timber, and snl.|i:ci to
the inspection of the n.ivv-yaid ; 1] inch will he
allowed.
- CLASS Nu. 5.
lied Cedar, (per cubic lout.)
best quality red-cedar timber, from 15 to 18
feet long, to be from 9to 11 inches m diameter
at the small end.
Also } ton lignumvita*, from 6 to 12 inches in di
ameter, iper lb.)
CLASS No i).
Live-oak Knees, (per cubic loot.)
sft C inch knees, arm 4 to 5 body sto 7 feet.
50 G inch do 4 to 5 do
75 7 inch do 4} to 5 do
100 8 inch do 5 to 5} do
50 9 inch do 5 to 5* do
20 10 inch do 5 to 5} do
10 12 inch do 5 to 5} do
One fourth of these knees rnay vary from two to'
ten degrees from a right angle, but as many must
be acute as obstuse angled.
(’LASS Kq. 7.
Bhuk Spruce Spars, (per hticlc.)
10 sticks, from 5n to 60 feet long, 15 inches in cen
tre or slings.
20 sticks, from 37'to 40 feet long, 10 inches in cen
tre or slings.
40 sticks, from 30 to 35 feet long, 7} inches iiicen
tre or slings.
25 sticks, from 25 to 30 feet long, 6j inches in cen
tre or slings.
July 25 td-26
Change of Klour.
Steamboat Excursions.—Conestoga Navigation.
'PHE new and fast Steam Packet 44 Coleman,”
J_ Captain Barnard, will make her regular trips on
the Conestoga Navigation, between Lancaster and
Safe Harbor, runtil further notice,) as follows:
ON MONDAY'S,
Will leave Lancaster, at 6 o’clock, mornmg—6
o’clock afternoon.
Returning, will leave Safe Haibor at 12 o’clock,
noon.
ON TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS.
Will leave Safe Harbor, at S o’clock morning.
Returning, will leave Lancaster, at 5 o’clock after
rfoon. ON THURSDAY’S.
Will leave Safe Harbor at 6 o’clock, morning—s
I o’clock, afternoon.
Returning, will leave Lancaster at 12 o’clock noon.
ON FRIDAY’S AND SATURDAYS.
Will leave Lancaster at 8 o’clock, morning.
Returning, will leave Safe Harbor at 5 o’clock,
afternoon.
The Boat will be chartered for Excursions by
the party wanting giving one day’s notice.
Fare to Safe Harbor, 37} cents^
Intermediate places, 25 44
Children —half price.
Parcels and light Freight taken at fair rates.
s3"For TICKETS, apply to the Captain, on
board, or to G. CALDER, Agent,
July 11—24-tf.] Centre Square, Lancaster.
.Valuable Farm at Private Sale.
THE subscriber offers ,at private sale, the farm
upon which he now] resides, about 1} miles
North of Frederick, (Md.,) containing 300 Acres of
first-rate quality Limestone Land, now in a high
state of cultivation. About 5,000 bushels leached
ishe9 have been put oh within the last three years.
The buildings are numerous and in good condition,
and 1500 pannel ofPost and Rail fencing has been
put up during the list and present years. Jt-_a
This property being so arranged as to
admit of division, giving a’Dwelling,
and other buildings to each .tract. The proprietor
now offers to divide it to suit purchasers.
Persons desirous of purchasing, are invited to
examine for themselves. ;
Terms will be made.to suit purchasers.
July, 18, 1848.
tfotice to the Public.
THE undersigned respectfully informs]his friends
and the public in general, that he has taken
the lumber yard formerly occupied byJ.&F. Sener,
in the city of Lancaster, where he will constantly
have on hand a good assortment of Lumber, which
he will sell at the lowest market prices, he will
also furnish framing timbers to order from his yard
at mill prices. In addition to the above he begs
leave to state, being thankful for past favors in his
former business, that of manufacturing Edge Tools,
which is still carried on at his old stand by the cel
ebrated edge tool manufacturer, Daniel Hoffman,
who will warrant.all tools manufactured by him to
keep a durable edge. G. SENER.
July 18 25-5 t
Turnpike. Dividend.
THE President and Managers of the Lancaster,
Elizabethtown, & Middletown Turnpike Road,
[have this day declared a dividend of Three dollars,
lon each share of stock, payable after the 4th inst.
|. * J. M. LONG, Treasurer.
July 11, 1848. r 1 - 3t-24.
THE subscriber, having determined to decline]
Farming, will sell at public sale, on Tuesday]
Ithe Sth day ol August next, at'Keefer's Hotel, in,
jFrederick City, (Maryland) at 10 o’clock A. M.,j
ITHE FARV!, on which he resides; situated one]
Iniile South ot Frederick, and on the .McAdamizedl
Iroad* leading thence tp. Washington citv. If con-]
Itains 55# A ere 6 of superior Limestone Land, in a]
high state ot cultivation, and producing large crops]
of all kinds ot Grain and Grasses usually grown in]
this productive valley. It is divided into convenient
fields, and so arranged by a lanethrough the Farm J
that stock have at all times and from nearly all thel
fields, free access to water. The fences’ are in]
good order, and made of Locust Posts'and Chesnut]
Rails. The ORCHARD is of choice Fruits, and]
bears abundantly- Tbfe buildings are well located!
for convenience and comfort, and consist offers I
alarge BRICK.DWELLING,finished m mod-j|l|l|l
ern style, with an extensive back buildiug attached.
The out buildings consist of Horse and Cow stables,
extensive sheds, corn house, meat, icc, carnage,
bath and poultry house. There is at the kitchen
door a cistern, constructed with hydraulic cement,
which contains 5,000 gallons of rain water. Two
pumps furnishing an inexhaustible quantity of pure
water, are conveniently located near the buildings;
There are on the premises two LIME KILNS, in
complete order; one of which is a draw kiln, and
burns one hundred bushels per day. Attached to
the kilns is a capacious Lime House, The supply
of lime stone for burning is inexhaustible. The nett
income Irom the farm and kilns, during the past
year yielded 15 per cent., on the amount asked for
the property.
This Farm offers the rare and combined advantages
of fertility of soil, a beautiful and healilivsituation,
fine scenery, good society, proximity to excellent
schools and churches, and a profitable investment;
The terms, which will bo liberal, will he made
known on the day of sale.
July IX—25-tsj MICHAEL BYRNE.
PpHE CommiHsiofieru appointed bv the Act of As
i seinhlv, passed the 18th of March last, enti
tled “an act to incorporate the Octoraro Railroad
Company," for tjie purpose of constructing a Rail
Road ftoui or near Nobleville on the Philadelphia
and Columbia Rad Road, by way ot’ 'the Octoraro
Creek to Port De I’osit, or branching from said
creek to a junction with the Philadelphia and Bal
timore Rail Road at North East a 3 shall hereafter
be determined, have agreeably to the provisions ot
the act, provided for the opening of the Books for
receiving subscriptions to the stock of the same in
the following places, on the 55th, 26th, and 57th
insts., remaining open from the hours of 9 o’clock
A. M., to 6 o'clSck P, M. each dav.
At Cooper’s. Hotel, m the citv of Lancaster, Lem
on Place, Dare’s Store, Nobleville, Baldwin’s Inn,
Andrew’s Bridge, Wm. Worth’s & Harlan’s Store,
Lancaster county; at Hopewell Cotton Works,
Carter s "Store,and D. Stubb’s mill, Chester county,
and in Rowlandsvilic ; Mrs. Reynold’s Hotel. Port
De Posit, and at Mrs. Lamb’s Hotel, North East,
Cecil county, Md.
At each of which places two of sajd Commission
ers will be in attendance to receive subscriptions
during the aforementioned days and hours.
William Noble, Daniel Stubbs, Jr.
Thomas Wood, E. J. Dickey,
W. C. Worth, Abel Kinsey,
J. B. Harlan, Day Wood,
Samuel Milner, - Dr. Obed Bailey,
.H. Johnson, " Arthur Andrews,
Jas. F. Hutchinson, Charles S. Valentine,
E. Blackburn, Joseph Pcniiock,
Joseph Ballance, J. R. Ramsey,
Amor Carter, J. S. McCulloch,
William Gibson, Ellis P. Erwin,
Israel Reynolds, Joseph Parmer,
Benjamin C.Conard, John .tlercer,
July 18, ’4B-2t-25.] Commissioners.
GRADUATE of the Baltimore College of Dental
Surgery, respectfully begs leave to announce
to the citizens of Lancaster city and county, that!
he is prepared to perform all operations on the
Teeth, at his rooms, directly over Messrs. Spreecher
& Rohrer’s Hardware Store. 5 doors trom the Court
House, East King street.
Among the many flattering testimonials which
he has received from authentic sources, he presents
the fojjlowing, as evidence of his skill in his Pro
fession :
I heartily recommend to the people of Lancaster,
a-nd ail others to whom this may come,Dr. Wavlan,
Graduate of the Baltimore College of Dental Sur
gery, as a gentleman eminently qualified to practice
his profession in a skilful and scientific manner,
and of moral character that entitles him to all con
fidence.
I do also certify that Dr. Waylan did obtain, as
the award of a committee, consisting of Dr. Pannly
of New "i ork, Dr. Roper of Philadelphia, and Dr.
Noyes of Baltimore, a Case of Instruments, offered
by the College as a prze for the greatest proficiency
in the study and art of Dentistrv as taught in the
Institution.
I also do certify that Dr. Wnylnn has operated
upon iny mouth in a highly satisfactory manner. I
Tiio. E. Bond, Jn., A. M., M. D.,
Professor, ot Special Pathology and Therapeutics in
the Baltimore College of Dental Surgrrv.
The undersigned having availed himself of the
professional services of lb. John Wavlan, is highly
pleased with the* skilful and natisfuctorv rummer in
which lie has acquitted himself, aud’ cnufidoiitlv
recommends him to the public as a Dentist who can
perform the various operations of hr* art with noat
uess. and devtentv. W.m. 11. Au.ro,
PrulWsur oi'C'heunstiv m Dickinson College.
Dr. Burrow?*, Dr. F. A. Muhleuburg,
“ Atlee, “ Smith,
“ Fahnestock, “ C. L. Baker,
“ Kerfoot, “ A. Carpenter,
Cassidy, *• H.Carpentei.
July 18. 2n-6ui
Great Revolution
IN THE PRICES OF DRY GOODS.
Who {ire to be benefited hi/ thir. remarkable change ?
THE PEOPLE! WHY?
LET them call at the Bee Hive Store, North
Queen street, and see ; here they can buy as
much for $l.O0 —as they a short time ago would
have to’ pay §2.00 fbr. This then is a radical change
for the express benefit of the people. Let them
call early and see the
LARGE LOTS—
of cheap and beautiful Goods just opening : for
Revolutions now-a-davs are remarkable for their
BREVITY.
Splendid Lawns, fast colors, . 12$ cts.
38 inch Ivluslms, heavy and fine, for 6$ cts.
A good article of Plain Modes and Blk.only 12$ cts.
A good article, Highly Cameleon.
Mourning Dress Goods .
Ladies can be supplied with every article for
mourning.
Good plain Blk. Chintzes,-onlv 12$ cts.
Good •“ Lawn”, 12$, IS and 25 cts.
Mazatlans, Bereges and Silk Tissues.
'Ladies Gloves :
Lisle thread, Silk and Kid ; Misses Gloves in variety
. At the Bee Hive,
Just opened, 4 cases of splendid French, Scotch
and English Dress Ginghams, New patterns and
veiv cheap—at THE BEE HIVE, North Queen st.
The greatest variety of the most splendid styles
just received, among the newest styles are
Mazatlans, .... Magnificent.
Zephrines, .... Beautiful.
Zephr Tissues, .... Lovely.
Pompadours, .... Fascinating.
&e. fee., perfectly exhaustless, at the
REE HIVE, North Queen street,
CHAS. E. WENTZ & BRO.
Bonnet Ribbons.
Just opening, the newest styles for Spring and Som
mer, the greatest variety ever seen in Lancaster.—
Great care has been taken in the selection of styles
and colors, at the BEE HIVE.
Embroideries:
French N. W. Lace Capes.
“ “ Collars.
44 “ 44 Edging and Inserting.
Embroidered Swiss Muslins, for Dresses.
At the BEE HIVE, North Queen st.
April, 4, 1848- tf-10
New Goods! New r Goods!
JUST RECEIVED and now opening at the New
York Store, in North Queen street, a full and
splendid assortment of Spring Goods, among which
may be found the following, viz :
CARPETINGS, DRUGGETS, 1
Floor and Table Oil Cloths,
10-4, ’ll-4 and 12-4 Counterpanes,Embossed Table
and Toilet Covers, Bleached and Unbleached Shirt
ings from 3-4 to 12-4 wide, from 4 cents per yard
upwards, 8-4 to 12-4 Linen Shirtings, 6-4, 8-4, 10-4
and 12-4 Damask Table Cloths, Cotton and Linen,
Doyles and Napkins, Ginghams, Checks, Ticking,
Crash, and Diapers, Calicoes fast colors, from 4 cts.
per yard upwards, Ginghams good colors, 12 cts.,
for dresses, Lawns, and M. D. Laines, worth 25 for
12$ cts., New Style Fancy Cassimeres and Vestings,
Dress Goods in full assortment, besides all other
goods usually kept in the Dry Goods Fancy and
Queensware Line, which we are offering at reduced
prices. [March 27,1848.] GRIEL & GILBERT.
JOHN M- BUCK
4t-25.
THE undersigned hereby returns his
sincere thanks to his respected pa-
Irons, and the public in general, for the
liberal encouragement in his business,filEElfcSgg
BOOK-BINDING; and makes known, at the same
time, that he still continues at his old AND WELL
KNOWN STAND, in North Prince Street Lancas
ter; Pa., to carry on his business, in all its various
branches. His work, in regard to beauty, durabil
ity and cheapness, cannot be exceeded by any other
in the State.
At the same time, he deems it not superfluous
here to remark, that he likewise continues the bus
iness of writing POWERS OF ATTORNEY, LET
TERS, DEATH CERTIFICATES, RENUNCIA
TION DEEDS, &c., for his German countrymen,
as desired ; and will also send moneys for them to
any place in Germany, with perfect safetv.
PHILIP C. RANN3NGER..
July 4, 1848. ly-23.
Public Sale.
Octoraro Kail Road.
Or. Holm Waylan;
H £ t' £H F N l £
Mus de Laines
CHAS. E. WENTZ k BRO.
Ginghams •
Ladies Summer Dresses.
Bookbindery.
BUSINESS CARDS.
Sew Spring- Goods.
LONGENECKER & CO.-, invite the attention of]
buyers to their new and splendid- assortment]
jof SPRING GOODS which have been selected with]
[great care. ' 4 |
Elegant Embroidered Canton Crape Shawls,
[from $l5 to $75
j Blk. Gro de Rhine?, 3-4 and 5-4 wide.
Elegant Printed BEREGES, new pattern,
j Pink, Blue Mode and Black Bereges. j
Mode colored Pink, Blue and Black Mous De
[Lain, Lace Worked Capes, Collars aud J
| Linen Cambric Hdkfs. Plain and I
| Revere Borders, Kid and Silk Gloves.l
—ALSO— J
jA splendid assortment of GINGHAMS, new oat
terns. K
We are daily receiving new goods, so that pur
chasers will always find a fresh stock at our store.
May 9, 1345.
lAHigenccker & Co.,
HAVE received a large lot of very cheau LIN
EN GOODS.
Shirting Linens at 55 and 37$ cents.
12-4 Linen Sheetings, very low. i
9-4
Damask Table Linens, 50, 62$ and 75 cts.
Table Napkins, very cheap.
Diaper Toweling, best quality.
Fine Huckaback Toweling.
Bird Eye Diaper, for children's aprons.
Cambric Handkerchiefs from 12$ to $l.
May 9, 1848. tf-15.
SUks, Silks!
JUST RECEIVED,
Splendid Dress Silks,
Highly Chameleon Glasee,
“ " “ (iros. ile Afriqtie,
Brecht* • “ Poult de Soies,
Beautiful striped, Figured and Plaid Blk. and Blue
Rlk. Silks; 4-4 Blk. Urillian Silk for Visile*, •: , j.J
AT THE BEE HIVE. North Queen ?t.
ALSO—NOW OPENING :
The Newest Styles j
PARASOLS AND PARASOLKTTES :
the largest assortment«*ver nflered.
(.•HAS. K. WENTZ & RRO.
April IS, 1848 jo
Ornamental Marble Works
EAST King Street, next door to John N. Lane's
store, diaries M. Howell, Marble Mason,
respectfully informs the citizen? of Lancaster and
the public in general, that he carries on the MAR
BLE BUSINESS, in all its various branches, and
invites all to call on him, as he is satisfied that he
can sell cheaper than anv other establishment in the
city or state.
He invites the public to call and examine his
stock of finished Mantels, Monuments, Tombs,
Grave Stones, and also his collection of designs for
Monuments, Tombs, &c., before purchasing elsc
whei'g- ‘ jan-16
STew Supply of Boots & Shoes
Gum Shoev&c. 181
THE subscriber has just received a new* wfe
supply ofßoots, Shoes, Gupi Shoes, &c-, at
his stand, in North Queen Street, two doors above
the Post Office, to which he invites the attention oil
his patrons and the public in general. j
He has a supply of Gum Shoes of cverv desc.-ip-j
tion, consisting of Buskins, Sandals, and plain,!
with double soles, and also a common article. j
Nov 9 ’47-41] ADAM S. KELLER.
Alderman’s Office,
SOUTH Queen street, nearly opposite the "IVIe-
v/here Depositions* Scriv
suing* Conveyancing, and Draughts of Surveys
and Models with their Specifications for Letters Pa
tent, are corrcctiv executed with'despatch, by
J. FRANKLIN REIGART.
6m-12
April IS, IS4B.
Bonnets and Hats
Ti/riSS MAYER will be prepared on
IVL day, the 3d of April, and throughawtlfesfe]
the entire season, to attend to ail business
belonging to MILLINERY, and is prepared
to alter, whiten, press, and trim Straw Hats and!
Bonnets, in a superior manner and short notice. at!
the residence of her mother, in Prince 6treet. I
April 4-tf-10. I
Ej'ANDIS & BLACK, I
ATTORNIES AT LAW, j
OFFICE three doors below the Lancnster Bank. 1
South Queen Street. Lancaster. Fa.
All kinds of scrivening, such as writing of Wills,
Deeds, Mortgages, Accounts, &c., will be attended’
to with correctness and despatch
July 4, 1848
Carpetings! Carpetings!
JUST opening, a large and splendid assortment,
consisting in part, of the following Goods, viz:
[lmperial 3-Ply superfine, fine, and common Ingrains,l
[Venetian, and* Rag Carpetings, ft pm 12$ emits perl
yard upwanU—at ihn New York Store. j
March-14, 1848-7. GRIKL & GILBERT!
CiOiigencclici- & Co,,
HA\K j tint received a large ai-sortmeui of
(fINGIIAMM, plum and plaid which thev \m!i
“ell very low. Also, LINEN LUSTUK\ Lamed
U. Illnck BFRKGF. SHAWLS, nch colored | 4 .|,
Fnl.iicv, do. Snpmior black and Blue Mlaek Sum
mer BOMBAZINF.S. (May 9, *4*
sim Painting
JOHN L. KKFFKR has commenced the above
business, in A. N . Bi enneman’s Buildings, Cen
tre Square, Lancaster, and will do the bc?t be can,
by strict attention to business and moderate thaigns J
to satisfy all who may be pleaded to favor him with
their custom. |Mav 2, 1848.—15.
China, GiaNS & Queens^ware.
JUST received, a full assortment of China, Gins*
and Queens-ware, to which wp respectfully 111-
te the attention of purchasers
ORIEL & GILBERT,
New York Store
March 14, 1848-7
To Shoe Makers
THE «r k bscriber has a first-rate workman from
Phibdt Iphin, who makes and repairs all kinds
of Shoe Mbkcrs Tools, which will he done at the
lowest pn.es, and warranted to work well,
dec 22-47 H. C. LOCHER.
Good’s Grain Cradles.
TURT RECEIVED AND FOR SALE,
111 50 Good’s best Grain Cradles, with warranted
scvthes, cheaper than ever, Lv
June 0, ’4B-4t-19.i
Dr. 91. 91. Moore, Dentist.
STILL continues to perform all operations on the
TEETH upon terms to suit the times. OiTiee
North Queen street, opposite Kauffman’s Hotel,
ap 1 9
IRISH LINENS. —100 pieces just received direct
frorrf3nston, they are a great bargain, and .veil
worthy tire examination of every housekeeper.
Tickiiig%.J r lannels. Crash, Table Diaper, for sale
at remarkably low prices at the BEE HIVE,
Sept. 21, 184.7- —34 North Queen st.J
THE LADIES are particularly invited to cal)]
early and examine those beautiful and rich!
BONNET. RIBBONS, all new, fall styles, now
opening at the BEE HIVE, N. Queen st.
sep 21 , 33
I ANOTHER large supply of choice Drv Goods
for fali and winter. At the Bee Hive, North
Queen st. CHAS. E. WENTZ & BRO.
oct. 19 38
JOB AND ORNAMENTAL PRINTING ntfatl;
executed at the Intelligencer Office, rear of th<
Market House, Lancaster, Penna.
Feb. 29, 1847. . 6-tf
SHAWLS. —A large assortment of long and
squarge -French Shawls for sale at reduced
Gi EORGE W. M’EL ROY, Attorney at Law, of
r fers his professional services to the public.—
Office in Centre Square, in the' room formerly occu
pied by WilUiam Carpenter, Esq., next door to the
Mayor’s office. [dec 1-14
P DONNELLY, Attorney at Law: Office in
# South Queen Street, in the room formerly
occupied by .1. R. Montgomery, Esq. [jan 4 ’4B-49]
WILLIAM W.' BROWN, Attorney at Law,
tenders his professional services to the public.
Office in W'est King street, a few doors west of the
Lamb Tavern and next door to Col. D. W.iPattcr-j
son. [nov 2-43
JUNIUS B. KAUFFMAN, Attorney at Lawi
offers his professional services to the public.—
Office in Longenecker’s buiiding, Centre Spuare.
□ ext door to Kendig’s Hotel.
April 13, 1847. 11
WILLIAM F. BRYAN, Attorney at Law, of
fice opposite Sprechcr’s Hotel, East King st
Lancaster. [dec 8-45-tf
Notice.
THE stockholder*-in the “ ManorTurnkipe R&adj
Company,” are hereby informed, that the first]
instalment of Five Dollars upon each share of the]
capital stock of said company, is required to be paid]
on or before Tuesday the first day of August next.]
For their convenience, the same will be received]
and receipted for at the Lancaster Savings Insti-j
tion,” and on the day named by the undersigned,]
at the public house of Abraham Peters, in Millers-j
town, between the hours of 9 o’clock, A. M. and]
6 o’clock, P.M. JOHN LINTNER,
July 18* —25 td] Treasurer. ]
Mice.
riIHE Copartnership heretofore existing between]
■ I the subscribers, under the firmpfJ. Gish &
Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The
business will be continued at the old stand, corner
of North Queen and Orange St. by G. W. Bakcf-
G. W. BAKER,
JOHN, GISH. , o
3t-24.
N. , . Notice. •
ui ilfc. is hereby given, that Citizens oi* Lancas
ter countv intend to make application to the
•Legislature ol the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
e next session thereof, for the incorporation of
»»der the name and style, or.intended
Hp<fi« n an i 1 1 ‘ ° °l lhe Columbia Saviugs Institution,
aS , M ‘ °* ce scou u.tand Deposit, with
a capital not exceeding . One Hundred Thousand
, . r ° and n, [relocated in the borough of Co
lumbia, Lancaster countv Pa.
| George Wolf,
Peter Haldeman,
R. Chalfant,
Peter Haldeman,. jr.
R..E. o ochran,
Reuben Mulhson,
John L. Wright.
Job* Barr,
Columbia, July 1, IS4S
THE undersigned, auditor" appointed by the Or
phans’ Court of Lancaster to take testimony
and distribute the balance of assets remaining in
the hands of John Brinkhart and Christian Good,
Administrators of Abraham Brandt, late of East
Earl township in said county, dec'd, gives notice
p. at * le meet at • the office of John B. Good,
Esq., at Bowmansville, in Brecknock township, in
s:ud county, on Wednesday the 16th day of August
next at 9 o'clock, A. >l., to attend to the duties of
Ins appointment, when and where all persons in
terested are requested to attend.
JAMES BLACK, Auditor.
Estate of Juo« Bowman.
| r T UK undersigned, auditor appointed, by the Dia-
I trict Court tor tin? city and county ot Lancaster,
Ito tlistribute the balance in the hands’ of Jacob Neff,
jjr., assignee of John Bowman,among his creditors,
lumicr his deed of assignment, hereby notifies all
said creditors and persons interested, that the
(auditor will attend-for the purpose of his appoint
iinent on ednesdav, the Oth.dav of August next, at
1“ n ‘-dock, P. M., at the public house of Christian
jShertz, in East King street, Lancaster, when and
u here all claims, to entitle them to a dividend, must
he presented, duly proven and authenticated.
ISRAEL CARPENTER,
July Auditor.
Notice.
TO the Legatees of Adam Lutz, late of East Cor
caliro township, Lancaster County, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed Auditor In
the Orphans’ Court of the county of LancastJr,'
to distribute the balance in the'hands of John
Lutz, Executor of the last will and testament of the
said Adam Lutz, deceased, to.and among the Leg
atees who ajc entitled under the provisions of the
last will and testament of said deceased, will at
tend for the purpose of,his appointment on Sat
urday the 26th day of August, 1848, at two o ? c!ock
in the afternoon, at the public house of Israel Heit
ler, in the village of- Reamstown, in said East
Cocalico township, when and where all persons
interested are hereby notified to attend.
July 11, 1848.
Estate of J> Steele Morrison and
I Wife.
THE undersigned auditor, duly appointed by the
Court nf .Common Pleas, of Lancaster county;
to make distribution of the balance in the hands oi'
Philip W. Housekeeper and John C. Walton, as
signees of J. Steele Morrison and Wife, to and
among his creditors, will meet at the public house
in Drmnore twp., known as 4 th<» Buck, kept by Wil
liam J. Steele, on Thursday, the 10th of August,
at 9 o’clock, A. M. for the purpose of his apppoinl
ment, when and where all the creditors of said es
tate are requested to attend with their claims.
G. T. CLARK, Auditor.
24-3t*
THE Columbia Bank and Bridge Company intend
to make application to th'e Legislature of the
jCommonsvealth of Pennsylvania at the nextsession
(thereof, for the renewal, extension and continuance
[of the Banking, disequnting and other privileges
tiiey possess tinder existing laws. The Company to
be continued by the name, style and title of tho
(Columbia Bank Sc Bridge Company, in the borough
jofCoulmbia, in the county of\L3ncaster, and State
of Pennsylvania. '
By order of the Board,
SAMUEL SHOCH, Cashier.
Columbia, July 1, 1848. Gnjo-23.
Estate of Philip Reitzel, dec’d.
LETTERS of Administration on the estate of
Philip Reitzel, late of the city of Lancaster,
deceased, have been granted to Jo Ml W. Forney.
All persons indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same u‘ill .present them duly au
thenticated for settlement' to Charles C. Ihling,
Cnuraster, or to JOHN W. KORNEY,
Administrator, No. 58, South Oth St., Phila.
June 20, 1848. . 21-7 t.
Notice
K.Mdtr Di' Jacob Mnnio, der.oaaed,
A 1.1.. persona linvmjj chums or dotnnnda uuiiinat
xjL the '‘Mato *»f Jacob Moore,.fion., late of Hart.
loniiJiliij), laiu-aster county, Fanner, dce»d, nru
re(|iii!''ii-d in make known Hu* same duly nuiJianu
e:tted v\ ■ rhmi* dclav, ami those indebted to make
pavinent on or betim ilie Ik| ilav o‘t August non lo
"J.YUKs H. MOORK,
IAMUEL MOORE,
Administrators of Jacob .Vlonre hen., dec’d., resid
inn 111 Hart tonn*dnp
.tone i!0, |*:lM
IN pursuance of the provisions of the act, entitled
‘•An net to prescribe the manner of giving
Inotice of applications for Ilanks,” and m accordance
with the provisions of the Constitution of Pcnnsyl
vnnia, ihe President, Directors, and Stockholder*
lot tin*. L.\ rrcASTf.n Ham:, hereby give publifrnotice,
that they intend making application to the Legisla
ture* of Pennsylvania, at the session to commence
lon the tirsi Tuesday of January next, A. D. 18*19,
Ifor the renewal and extension of theirpresent char
ter and act of incorporation, with banking and dia
jcounhng privileges, for the term of ten years from
Ithe first Wednesday in May A. D. 1851, the date
Hast mentioned being the time to which their pres
ent charter is extended.
The said corporation is to be continued by the
ntiinr* and stylo oi' the Lancaster Bank, and with
the same power and privileges which arc now en
ioyed under its present charter and aot of incorpo
ration, and »s to he located in the city of Lancaster.
Ihecapit.il stock of said Bank, as authorized by
law, wn-s six hundred thousanddollars, the amount
ol capital subscribed was three hundred and three
thousand nine hundred dollars; and the amount
paid in, three hundred thousand and thirty dollars.
The Legislature will not he asked for an increase
of capita] or extension of privileges.
By order;of the board of Directors.
CHRISTIAN. BACHMAN, Cashier
City or Lancaster,)
June 2G, 1848. { July 11
A. W. RUSSET.
Lancaster Savings’ Institution.
foO.OOO.—-This old established Insti-
V-/' * contiiniri to receive Deposits at the
Banking House, corner of West King and North
Pr.nce streets; formerly occupied by-the Bank of.
Pennsylvania, at the following rates of interest, viz :
For 12 months’ deposites, . 4 percent
q «. « . 3 P «C
-f, 3' “
The Institution also receives money on transient,
deposites, the same as other banking institutions,
wd transacts a general banking business.
DIRECTORS:
Emanuf.l Shaeffer, John 9. Gable,
C. Kieffer, Newton Lightner,
Reaii Frazer, George' Ford.
A. N. Breneman,
Columbia Bank and Bridge Com-
- May 18, 1848.
THE Directors of the Columbia Bank and Bridge
Company, desirous of affording to persons who
are disposed to deposit money for definte periods,
at a moderate rate of interest, have determined to
allow interest tor the same at the following rates,
viz:
C. HAGER & SON.
For all deposits to remain 12mo. 4 per ct. per ann.
de do do 9 do 3 do do
do do do 6 do 3 do do
do do do 3 do 3 do do
The sums so deposited to be payable without in
terest at any intermediate time, at the option of the
depositor. The interest to cease at the end of the
period for which the deposit was made, unless the
same be renewed for a farther period.
SAMUEL SHOCH, Cashier.
May 30, 1848
LANCASTER .SAVINGS’ INSTITUTION, >
Lancaster, July 1, 1848. j
*jVy*OTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of the
11 provisions of the .Act of Assembly, that the
Stockholders of the Lancaster Savings’ Institution
will make an application to the nest Legislature of
Pennsylvania for a renewal, extension and contin
uance of the charter and corporate existence of
said Institution for the period often years from the
expiration of the"present charter; to continue and
retain its present name and corporate style with
[the same location, viz: in the city of Lancaster.
I CHAS. BOUGHT ER, Treas’r.
| July 11,1848. 25-3 m
Baker’s Superior lemon Syrup.
A table spoonful ofthis syrup, jinxed with a glass.
.of cold water, makes an agreeable drink,
[equal to that made from the fruit, and less apt to
jotfend a delicate stomach. It also forms a cooling
[and grateful addition to beverages in febrile com
plaints, and serves to conceal the taste of nauseous
medicines.
Hotel Keepers will find it an excellent substitute
for Lemorrs in making Lemonade, and to Confec
tioners it forms a convenient and economical prep
aration foi flavoring Ice Cream. M anufacturod and
for sale, wholesale and retail, by
W. G. BAKER, '
* Druggist, Centre Square.
Lancaster July 11, 1848. 3t-24.
LEGAL .NOTICES.
H. E. Atkins,
B. Cranston,
John A. Hook,
H’y Haldeman sr.
Daniel Herr,
Samuel Brooks,
Philip Gossler.
Auditor's Notice.
July IS, IS4S.
PETER MARTIN, Auditor.
24-td
Notice.
Notice;
Notice.