TIMBER &€., FOR THE SAT¥. ' Navy Department, Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs, July 12, *B4B. SEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed “Proposals for timber,” or “lumber,” as: the case may be, (naming the yard for which theoffer is intended,) will be received at this bureau until three o’clock, p.m., of the 25th of August furnishing and delivering at the several navy-yards, respec tively, the timber, lumber, and other articles here inafter specified. One-fourth partof all the articles required-must be delivered on or before first ot 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 of December, 1849—- except the spruce spars required at Pensacola, all of which must be delivered on or before the first of Nbveinber, 1848. And in case of failure to deliver the articles withm the times and in 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 oftheyard where they afe deliverable, and be'ini all respects'to the entire satisfaction of the commandants thereof. The white oak timber must be. rough squared, ac cording to the growth of the tree; to have no wane exceeding one-fourth, the width of the face of the side as squared. All the yellow pine timber must be of the very best quality of “ long leaf, fine grain, southern yellow pine;” tp be hewed to a fair edge, and to have sap than one-eighth of the.breadth of the face from each corner; and the contents of all Bap to be excluded in the measure ment of the timber. The oak and pine must be felled between the Ist of October and Ist of March, and must have grown within sixty miles of the sea coast; must be 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 navy-yard, keeping each class ,of articles, if embracing more than one, distinct; the cost of each item must be carried out, and-thd aggregate correctly footed up. -gilders are cautibned against offering for more than they can furnish, as no extension of time will, under any circumstances, be granted, and forfei tures in all cases will be rigidly enforced ?.7but no offer not embracing the whole of any one class . will be considered-. " Tr The offers of persons who have heretofore failed to enter into contract after being notifieiFVof the acceptance of their offer, or, having contracted and failed to perform, will be considered the option of the bureau. . _ j Every offer must be accompanied -by a written signed by one or more .responsible per sons', .whose responsibility must be certified toby the navy agent, or some person known to the bu reau* that if the offer 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 all bids not conforming to the terms of this advertisement, particularly in correctly stating the amount of each item, and the final aggregate of each class, will be rejected as informal. The price of all manufactured or sawed lumber will be estimated and determined by “fioard mea sure;” the square and round timber, unless other wise specified, by the cubic foot, according to the rule of measurement adopted at the yards, which is as follows: for round or eight square timber, take the mean diameter of Ihelog, clearofbark; deduct from this diameter one-fonrth, the remainder will be the reputed square of the log ; multiply this re puted square in inches, by itself, that product by the length in feet, and*divide by 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 product by the length, and divide by 144, will give the con tents in cubic feet. Bonds with two approved sureties will be requir ed in half the amount of the contract, and ten per cent, in addition will be deducted frojn all bjlls, to be withheld as'collateral security,(until the contract is fully completed ; the balance, or ninety per cent,- will be paid on each delivery, by the navy 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 are ac cepted will be notified immediately after the bids . shall have been opened and determined. NAVY-YARD, KITTERY, MAINE. Class No. 1. White-Oak Timber , (by the cubic foot.) 40000 cubic feet of white-oak plank stocks, to aver age 45 feet in length, and none to be less than * ; 35 feet in length—-one-half to square not less J than fourteen inches, and one-half to square not less than twelve inches'at'the top end of the stick; all to be free from cross grain, large knots, and other defects. GLASS No. 2. White-oak Knees , (bp the siding inch.) 400 white-oak knees, the nett siding of one-halfto be seven inches, and the nett siding of the other half to be eight inches; the arms to be in length five feet; the bodies to be in lengths from five to seven feet, averaging six feet. The bodies are to be sided to the diameter of the arms, the siding size taken, at the middle of the length of the arm, (clear of bark ;) three-fourths of the siding orjdiameter to be considered the nett siding of the knee, the moulding size of the body in the middle of its length to be full, and one-half the nett siding of the knee ; one half of the abo\»e knees .to be square, and one fourth to form an angle from eighty to ninety degrees, the remainder to form an angle from ninety to one hjmdred degrees; the length of the arm to be measured from the -back of the body as moulded by the angles given. CLASS No. 3. Lumber, (.board measure.) 2000 sup. ft. Ist qual. 5-inch clear white pine plank. 2000- 'do 4 “ “ “ 3000 do 3 “ “ “ 3000 . do 2* “ 10000 do 10000 do 600 do 10000 do 1500 do plank 44 boards i 44 clear 44 base b’ds 1$ 44 44 cypress plank 1 44 44 ; 44 boards 3 44 44 white ash plank Oi (I «l .< 6000 do' 2“ “ “ 5“ 2 “ mercht’ble'** 1 “ “ 10000 do 10000 tfjdo 500 do 1000 do 4000 do 200 ft do 2000 ’ do 2000 do 2000 do 3000 do Black Walnut , (board measure.) 600 sup. feet Ist qual. 4-inch black walnut plank 500 do 3 do 1000 do 600 da 2000 do .1 do boards White-oak dim nsion stuff, (board measure.) 25 pieces, 14 feet long, 17 inches wide, 7 in. thick 25 do 17 do 16 do 7 do 20 'do 14 do ft 18 do 7 do 12 do 14 do 17 do 8 do 12 • do 17 do 16 do 8 do 12 do 14 do 18 do 8 do 12 do 14 do 17.. do 9 do 12 do 17 do 16 do 9 do 12 do 14 do 18 do 4 do 12 do 14c do 17 do 10 do 12 do 21 do 16 do 10 do 12 do 14 do 18 do 10 do The whole to be pasture oak, square-edged and straight, free from large knots, shakes, and 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 foot,) 10000 cubic feet of promiscuous live-oak timber, from twelve to twenty feet in length, averag ing sixteen 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 left in its natural state; the whole to be sound, free from shakes and other defects* 1000 cubic feet of live oak keelson -pieces, from 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;) moulding way to be straight, or a regular curve from end ta end, of not more than sis 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* &. 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 forty-five feet in length, to be rough •••' * squared not less than .sixteen inches at the ‘ top end of the stick. Locust timber , (by the cubic foot.) 200 cubic feet of the first quality of Long" Island locust timber, in lengths from eight to twelve. - feat, average fourteen inches in diameter, OndAotless than twelve inches. * CLASS No; 6. Black-spruce Spars , (by the piece.) 8 bl*k=sprucc spars, 56 ft. long, 11 inches diameter 18 .do 46 do 10 : do 12 do 40 do 10 - do 14 . do 36 Ido 7 do . 6? do 34 do 8 -.do 14 do 27 do 6 do 8 do 26 do o - do 20 blk-spruce poles, 20 ft; long, A inches diameter 18 do 18 do , 3 do The whole to.be straight, free from large knots, fresh, and 'with the bark on. CLASS No. 7. * Wkite-ash Oars, (by the foot in length.) 24 first quality white-ash oars, 18 feet long 36 do 16 do 50 do 14 do 18 do 13 do Lignumvita, (by the pounds 1000 pounds lstqual. 9 in. diameter 1000 do ofB do 1000 , do of 7 do 1000 -do of 6 •do 1000 do of 5 do 1000 do of 4 do Hickory Bars, (by the piece.) 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, to be straight, and to square (5 feet above the fcjitt) five by five inches, to be free from knots and all de fects. NAVY-YARD, CHARLESTON, MASS. CLASS No. 1. White-oak Timber a 4* c -> (per cubic foot.) 40,000 cubic ft. best quality white oak plank stocks, to average forty-five feet long, and none less e t than thirty-five feet, to square from 12 to 14 i inches, and average thirteen inches'at the top end of the sticks. 5,000 cubic feet white-oak promiscuous timber, length from twenty-five to forty feet, and from fourteen to twenty-four inches square, equal proportions of the different lengths and size?. 5,000 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 inches di ameter in the middle, clear of the^bark. 5 cords best quality hickory butts, in lengths from six to eight feetdiameter in the midale, clear of bark, from nine to fifteen inches. CLASS No. 2. - Yellow Bine Timber , (per cubic foot.) 40,000 cubic feet fine grain long leafed yellow pine plank, stocks, best quality, to .average4s feet in length, and none less than thirty-dive., feet; 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 by 17 inches square 3 do 51 do “ “ d do 3 do 45 do “ “ do - 3 do 42 do “ “ do 3 do 61 do 15} 15} do 3 do 55 do “ “ do ; 6 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 54 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} 13} 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 il “ do 6 do 51 do *• •“ do 3 do 48 do “ “ do 9 do .54 do 12} by 12} do 3 do 51 do “ “ do 3 do 48 do “• “ do 3 do 55 do “ “ do 3 do 54 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 feet white pine one inch boards: One-hali 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 do do 3 do Length from fifteen to twenty-five feet, width no,t less than eight inches. CLASS No. 4. White-oak Boat Knees, (per siding inch.) 200 white-oak boat knees ; arms not less than four inches diameter, clear of bark, and the bodies and arms to be not less than thirty-two inches long. One-third of the whole number to be square. 24 white-oak boat knees for cheeks. The bodies arms to be from eight to ten feet long, nett, siding to be from ten to twelve inches, and to form an angle from 110 to 116 degrees. The bodies to be sided to the diameter of the arms, including the bark. The moulding size of the bodies tb be from fifteen to twenty inches. NAVY-YARD, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK. CLASS No. 1. White-oak Timber by the cubic foot.) 20,000 cubic feet of white-oak plank stocks of the best quality, length not less than thirty-five feet, averaging forty-five feet, half to square twelve inches, and half to square fourteen inches and upwards, at the top end of the stick. Yellow-pine Timber , (by the cubic foot.) 25,000 cubic feet best quality long leaf, fine grain southern yellow-pine plank stocks, length not less than thirty-five feet*, averaging forty tivc feet; half to square twelve, and half to square fourteen inches and upwards, at the top end of .the stick. Yellow-pint Beams , (by the cubic foot.) ‘ boards 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 46}-feet long, 19} in. sided, 17 in. rooul’d 1 do 46} do 19} do 17 do 1 do 43 do 19} do 17 do 1 do 40 do 19} do 17 do 8 do 47 do 17} do 16 do 3 do 46} do 17} do 16 do 1 do 46 do 17} do 16 do 1 do 45} do 17} do 16 do 1 do 44} do 17} do 16 do 1 do 43} ,do 17} do 16 do 1 do 43} ~So 17} do 16 do 1 do 42 do 17K do 16 .do 1 do 36} do 17} do J 6 do 1 do 35} do 16} 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 3 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} do 16} do 12} do 2 do 42 do 16} do 12} do 3 do 43} do 16} do 12} do 7 do 43 do 16} do 12} do “ boards Mast Timber (fine-grain long-leaf yellow pine.) 15 pieces, 54 feet long, 17 by 17 inches square 3 do 51 do “ “ do , 3 do 45 do *« * { do 3 do 42 do “ “ do 3 do 61 do 15} 15} do 3 do 55 do “ “ do 6 do 54 do “ “ do 3 do 52 • do “ (i do 3 do 49 do “ “ do 3 do 56 do 15 15 do 3 do 53 do “ “ do. 3 do 54 do “ “ do 3 do 51 do “ . ** do 3 do 50 do. 14 14 do 3 do 47 do “ * c do 6 do 45 do “ ** do 3 do 42 do “ do 12 do 54 dtf’ 13} 13}' do 3 do .52 do “ “ do 3 do_ 49 do 13} 13} do 3 do 1 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 “ “ do 3 dy 48 do “ “ do 9 do 54 do 12} 12} do 3 do 51 do “ “ do 3 pieces, 48 feet long, 17 by 17 inches square 3 dp 45 do t( “ “ • do 3 do 64 do ’l2by 12 do 6 do 51 do “ “ ft do 3 do 48 do ft ft tt do To be square, and of parallel widths ;must be attheart, except 4 inches on the two opposite an gles, which may be sap. Spar Timber, ycllow pine, (per cubic feet.) 4 pieces, 50 feet long, 18 in; diameter } from butt. 4 do 53 do “ “ do do « 1 do 42 do 20“ do do bowsprit 1 do 34 do 19“ do' do « 4 do 68 . do 17“ . do ’in the centre, for yards. . . The pieces,- haying the tonenaiopa ** J the butt,” are yards,' (except tbe two short'finrer,) and can be tapered off—the 18 inch to 11 inches at the CLASS No. 2. CLASS No. 3. k small end; the two’- short sticks to work 15 in ches at the small, end; they are required to be lined fall towards the small ends. White pine Timber , (by the cubic foot.) 5000 cnbic feet of white pine timber of the best quality, in lengths 0f45,50, and 55 feet and upwards, to square not less than fifteen in ches at tiie top end. " Locust Timber, (by the cubic foot.) 200 cubic feet best quality Long Island locust tim ber, to average twelve inches diameter, not less than Jen inches. 20 pieces yellow Long Island locust, 12'feetlong to square 7 by 9 inches. I'piece of yellow Long Island locust, 4 feet long, , to square 22 by 22 inches. 9 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 lpng, 20 inches diameter. 200 inches round qph 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, ' 3000 feet, 3-inch'oak boards, board measure 2000 “ ,11 “ “ “ “ “ 100 white ash oars, 16 feet long, per piece 100 do 15 do 100 do 14 do 200 i do 13 do 100 *-* do 12 do 50 do • 11 do 20 do 10 do CLASS No. 5. Spruce Spars, 4*c. 25 spruce spars, 55 to 60 feet long, of proportion- ate size, per piece 25 spruce spars, 45 to 50 feet long, of proportion- ate size, per piece 2000 inches spruce spars, 4} to 9 inches, equal pro portion of eaoh size, per in'ch 200 straight spruce poles, oflarg-e size, per piece. CLASS No. 6. Hickory Bars, %c., (per piece.) 38 rough hickory bars, 4 by 4 inches, 6 feet long 12 do do 6by 6 “ 14 “ 50 do do 5} feet long, to square 3 . inches one foot from the butt. CLASS No. 7. * Lignumvita, (per ton of 2240 lbs.) 1 ton lignumvita?, 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 B}to 9} do do 2 do do 7}to 8 do do 2 do do 6}to 7 do do 2 do do s}to 6 do do 2 do do 4, 4}ands do do To be of the best quality St. Domingo lignumvi tx, ‘straight and round, free from checks, and not less than three feet long. NAVY-YARD, PHILADELPHIA. CLASS No. 1. Live-oak Keelson pieces, (price to be given per cubic 20 pieces not less than 30 feet in length, moulded 19 and sided 19} in the smallest place. 10 pieces not less than 27} feet in length, moulded 19 and sided 19} in the smallest place. 10 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 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 1} 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, sc., (board measure.) 15,000 ft. 1 inch pannel boards, length 12 to 16 ft. 7,000 ft. 1} inch do do 12 to 16 ft. 15,000 ft. 1} inch do do .12 to 16 ft. 200 superficial feet black walnut braihch 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 cullings 3,000 do 2 inch do do NAVY-YARD, GOSPORT, VA. CLASS No. 1. White Oak, (per cubic foot.) 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; to have no wane exceeding one fourth the width of the face of the side as squared. Wkite Oak pieces, as follows : 10 pieces of No. 1, to be 10 feet in length, to have from 18 to 24 inches spring, to side not less than 12 inches, and to mould not less than 12 inches at the small end. 10 pieces of No. 2, to be 14 teet in length, to have from 18 to 24 inches spring, to side and mould as No. 1. 10 pieces ofNoi 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 very best white oak, to be clear of wane ; the ends to be sawed off square, and arc to be free from splits, shakes, and bad knots. Diagrams of the above fifty pieces will be furnished the contracfcp 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, 14 feet in length, not less than 6 in ches diameter at small end. 30 hickory butts, 7 feet long, to be from 7to 11 in . ches diameter, at small end. All the butt pieces are to be delivered with the bark 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 thai\ 13 inches square at the small end, to be sawed off square at the butt and top ends Masts Sf Spars. (Pieces of fine-grain yellow pine.) 25 pieces, 54 feet long, 17 by 17 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 56 do 15 do 15 do 3 do 53 do do do 3 do 54 do do do 3 do 51 do do do 3 do 50 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 47 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 48 do do do 3 do 45 do do do 3 do 54 do 12 do 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, 12al8ft. long, Baloin.wide,2in.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 1 do do 10000 do f 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, 48 to 24 inches wide, 1} inch thick; a proportion “of each breadth. * . .. 1200 sup. feet, 12 to 20 feet long, 18 t 024. inches wide; 1. inch thick; a proportion of each breadth. - CLASS No. 4. j _ Hard-wood Plank ctnd , Board?, (board measure.) 15000 aup. ft, white ash, 2 in. thick>loal6 in. wide 1000 : 4o 2- ; do MJ4 - do 7000 do H do lOaSOtdo. a proportion of each. 15000 sop. feetjwhite asfi,,l m.tinek, 10 inches and upwards wide. 1000 sup. feet cherry boards, to be 16,18, 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 r do 1000 do 2} do 10 . do 1000 do V do 10 ' do .1000' do - \ do' 10 to 20 in. wide. a proportion of each breadth. 1000 sup. feet black walnut k inch thick, 18 to 20 inches wide, a proportion of each breadth. 1000 sup. feet hay-wood mahogany, 4in. thick, 10 inches and upwards-wide. 1000 sup. feet bay-wood mahogony, ? in. thick, 12 to 18 in. wide, a proportion of each breadth « 1000 sup. feet bay-wood mahogany, } in. thick,-12 | to 18 in. wide, a proportion of . each breadth | 50 ash oar rafters 26 feet in length, to be 5 in. j square at. the looms. The blades tpbe one-third i 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, S to 10 in. wide, 1} inchthick. * j 1000 sup. feet, 18 feet in length, 8 to 10 in. wide, 1} inch thick. Elm Plank and Boards, (board measure.) j 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. wide, 1} inch thick. , 1000 sup. feet, 50 feet in length, Bto 10 in. wide, 1} inch thick. I 1000 sup. feet, 18 feet in length, 8 to 10 in. wide, 1} inch thick. . 2000 sup. feet, 20 feet in length, 7 to 9 in. wide, 3 inch thick. 2000 sup. feet, 12 to 18 feet in length, 24 in. wide, ‘ 3 inches thick. | 2000 sup. feet, 12 to 18 feet in length, 24 in. wide, ! 2} inches thick. i 2000 sup. feet, 12 to 18 feetin length, 24 in. wide, ; 2 inches thick. *'<- NAVY-YARD PENSACOLA. CLASS No. 1.. Yellow Pine, (board measure.) 2000 feet of 1 inch, and 3000 feet of 1} inch, to be from 16 to 20 feet long, and*from 12 to 14 inches wide. 4 4000 feet of 2 inch, and 4000 feet of! 2} inch, to;be from 20 to 30 feet long, ajid • from 12 to: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 feet of 4 inch, from 40 to 60 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 fane-grained* long leaf yellow pine, free from shakes,ibad knots, and all defects ; clear of sap. CLASS No. 2. White Oak Plank , (board measure.) 2000 feet 1} inch, and 4000 feet 2 inch, to be from 20 to 30 feet long, rough edged. 5000 feet 2} inch, 7000 feet three inch, 10000 feet 3} inch, 10000 feet 4 inch, 8000 feet 4} 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 all defects; and no short crooks. _ CLASS No. 3. Live Oak, (per cubic foot.) 7000 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 ot wane; to be of the best quality and free irqm all defects. CLASS No. 4. Mast Timber, (per cubic foot.) 6 pieces 54 feet long 17- by 17 inches. 4 do 66 do do 1 do 51 do do 1 do 45 de do ' 1 do 42 do do l do 33 do do 1 do 30 do do 1 do 61 do 15} 15} 1 do 55 do do , 2 do 54 dp do 1 do 52 do do 1 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 do 30 do do 26 pieces. This timber to be nicely hewn, and to hold their sizes nett. They must be straight, and of parallel widths from end to end; may have 4 inches sap on the two opposite' angles, all the rest heart; must be of first quality of long-leafed yellow pine, in every way suitable for mast timber, and subject to the inspection of the navy-yard; 1} inch will be allowed. CLASS No. f>. Red Cedar, (per cubic foot.) 50 4 sticks best quality red cedar timber, from 15 to 18 feet long, to be from 9 to 11 inches in diameter at the small end. Also } ton lignumvitr, from 6 to 12 inches in di ameter, (per lb.) CLASS No. G. Live-oak Knees, (per cubic foot.) 50 6 inch knees, arm 4 to 5 body sto 7 feel. 50 6 inch do 4 to 5 do 75 7 inch do 4} to 5 1 „ do 100 8 inch do 5 to 5.J 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 may vary from two to ten degrees from a right angle, hut as many must be acute as obstuse angled. CLASS No. 7. Blark Spruce Spars , (per stick.) 10 sticks, from 55 to 60 feet long, 15 inches in cen tre or slings.i 20 sticks, from 37 to 40 feet long, 10 inches in cen tre or slings. 40 sticks, from‘3o to 35 feet long, 7} inches in cen tre or slings. 25 sticks, from 25 to 30 feet long, 6} inches in cen tre or slings. July 25 td»2C lOWA LAND SALES. By the President of the United States. In pursuance of the law, I, JAMES K. POLK, President of the United States of America, do hereby declare and make known, that public sales will be held at the undermentioned Land Offices in the State of lOWA, at the periods hereinafter des ignated, to wit: At the land office at lowa City, commencing on Monday, the 25th day of September next, for the disposal of the public lands within the undermen tioned townships, and parts or townships, viz: North of the base line, and west of the fifth princi pal meridian.' Township eighty, of range fourteen. Townships seventy-six, seventy-seven, seventy eight, and eighty, of range fifteen. Townships seventy-six and eighty, of range six teen. Township eighty, of range seventeen. Township eighty, of range eighteen. Sections two, four, six, eight, ten, twelve, four teen, eighteen, twenty, twenty-two, twenty-four, twenty-six, and twenty-eight; the south half of the south-west quarter, and the south half of the south east quarterof twenty-nine ; Sections thirty, thirty one, thirty-two, thirty-three, and thirty-four, the south half of the south-west quarter, and the south half of the south-east quarter of thirty-five, and Section thirty-six, in township seventy six; the north half of the north-east quarter of Section one, and all theeven numbered sections, (except Section sixteen,) in township seventy-seven; townships seventy-eight (except the west half and south-east quarter of the south-west quarter of Section nine teen, the south half of Section twenty-nine, and the south half of the north-west quarter and south halt of the north-east quarter of the same section, Sec tions thirty-one and thirty-three, and the south-west quarter, and south half of the south-east quarter of Section thirty-five,) seventy-nine, eighty and eighty one, of range twenty. Sections two, four, six, seven, eight, ten, twelve, and fourteen; the west half of the south-west quar ter of fifteen, Sections seventeen, eighteen, nine teen, twenty, twenty-one, and twenty-two,, the west half and south-east quarter pf the south-west quar ter, and the south-west quarter of the south-east quarter of twenty-three, Sections twenty-four and twenty-five, (except the north half of the north east quarter, and north-east quarter of the north west quarter ofthelatter,) and Sections twenty-six to thirty-six inclusive, in township seventy-six; all the even numbered Sections; (except Section sixteen,) in township seventy-seven Sections one to six inclusive, the north half, the north half of the south east quarter andthqnorth-east quarter of the south west quarter of seven, Sections eight to fourteen inclusive, the north half of the north-west quarter and the north half of the north-east quarter of fif teen, and Sections eighteen; twenty, twenty-two, twenty-four, twenty-six, twenty-eight, thirty,thirty two, thirty-four and thirty-six, in township seventy eight; and townships seventy-nine, .eighty, and eighty one, of range tw.enty-one. At the same place, commencing on Monday, the sixteenth day. of October peXt, for the, disposal ol the public, lands within the undermentioned town ships and parts of townships, viz: North of. the base Hne, ind west ofthe fifth princi pal meridian. Township (except the north half, the north half of the south-east quarter, and the north half of- the sooth-west quarter of Section one, the north "half of three and the north hair of five,) all the even numbered Sections, (except Section six teen,) in township seventy-seven; all the even num bered Sections in township seventy-eight; and Sec tions one, two, lots one, two, three, four, six, and east half of seven, in Section three, and the north west quarter and north-east quarter of the south east quarter of Section- eleven, in the same town- and 'townships' seventy-nine, (except Section thirty-one,) eighty and eigHty-one, of range twenty two. jV, . Township seventy-six; Sections two, four, six, ten, twelve, and fourteen, the south half, the Routh half of the north-west quarter, and the south-west quarter of the north-east quarter of Sec tion seventeen, Sections eighteen, nineteen, and twenty, the south-west quarter, the west half and . south-east quarter of the north-west quarter, and the south-west quarter of the south half, and the southhalf of the north-west quarter oftwenty-seven, Sections twenty-eight to thirty-four inclusive, Sec tion thirty-fiVe (except the northeast quarter of the north-east quarter,) and" Section thirty-six, in town ship seventy-seven; all the even numbered Sec tions (except Section sixteen,) in township seventy eight ; Sections one to fifteen inclusive, the noqth half of the south-west quarter, and the north half of the south-east quarter of seventeen, Sections eighteen and twenty, the north half of the north west quarter, and the north half of the north-east quarter of twenty-one, Section twenty-two, the north half, the north half of the south-west quarter and the north half of the south-east quarter of twen ty-three, Section twenty-four, the cast half and north-west quarter ofthe north-east quarter oftwen ty-five, and Sections twenty-six, twenty-eight, thir ty, thirty-two, thirty-four, and thirty-six, in town ship seventy-nine ; and townships eighty and eighty one of range twenty-three. Township seventy-six; township seventy-seven, (except Sections one, three,- the north half of the north-east quarter, and the north-east quartcr-of the 1 north-west quarter of five, the north half and the i south-east quarter, aud north half ofthe south-west i quarter of eleven, and the north half of the north i east quarter, and the north half of the north-west quarter of thirteen,) Section two, the quarter of the north-west quarter, and lots one, two, three, and four of Section three, Sections four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, (except lot* numbered eight and nine, and the south-east quarter of the south-east quarter,) ten, twelve, fourteen, seven teen, eighteen, nineteeu, and twenty, the north west quarter of the north-west quarter of twenty one, Sections twenty-two, twenty-four, twenty-six, and twenty-eight, tne north-west quarter, the west half and north-east quarter of the south-west quar ter, and the north-west quarter of *lhe north-east quarter of twenty-nine, and Sections thirty, thirty one, thirty-two, thirty-four, and thirty-six, in town ship seventy-eight; and townships seventy-nine, (except the east half, and the east half of the south , west quarter of Section twenty-five ;) eighty and eighty-one, of range twenty-four. 'Townships seventy-six, seventy-seven, seventy eight, seventy-nine, eighty and eighty-one, of range twenty-five. Townships seventy-nine, eighty, eighty-one, eighty-two and eighty-three, of range twenty-six. North of the base line, and east of the fifth princi pal meridian. The following tracts situated on the Islands in the Mississippi river, lots five and six of Section seventeen, lots five and six of Section twenty, frac tional Section twenty-one, lottwo, of Section thirty one, and lot four of Section thirty-two in township eighty-two, of range seven. At the land office at Fairfield, commencing on Monday, the second day of October next, for the disposal of the public lands situated within the un dermentioned townships and parts of towuships, viz: North of the base line, and west ofthe fifth princi pal meridian. Sections orre aud two, the north-east quarter, and the north-east quarter of the north-west quarter of three, Sections four, six, eight, ten and twelve, the north-east quarter of the north-east quarter of thir teen, and Sections fourteen, eighteen, twenty, twenty-two, twenty-four, twenty-six, twenty-eight, thirty, thirty-two, thirty-four and thirty-'six, in town ship seventy-two, of range thirteen. All the even numbered sections (except section sixteen,).in township seventy-two, all the even num bered sections (except Section sixteen,) in township seventy-three, and Sections one, three, eleven and thirteen, in the same township, of range lourteen. Sections two, four and six, the south-westquarter and the south half of the south-east quarter of seven, Sections eight, ten, twelve and fourteen; the south half and north-west quarter, and the west half and south-east quarter of the north-east quarter of sev enteen, and Sections eighteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-one, (except the north-east quarter of the north-eastquafter,)twenty-twp, twenty-four,twenty six, twenty-seven, (except the north half of the north-east quarter,) twenty-eight, twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-one, thirty-two, thirty-three, thirty four, thirty-five (except the east half and north-west quarter of the north-east quarter,) and thirty-six, in : township seventy-two; and all the even numbered sections (except section sixteen,) in township seven ! ty-three, of range fifteen. I Townships seventy, seventy-one, seventy-two, I seventy-three, seventy-four and seventy-five, (ex ! cept the north half of the north-east quarter of : Section one in the latter,) of range twenty, i Townships seventy, seventy-one, seventy-two, ! seventy-three, seventy l four and seventy-five, of ■ range twenty-one. ; At the same place, commencing on Monday, the thirtieth day of October next, for the disposal ot the public lands within the undermentioned town ships, viz: Townships seventy, seventy-one, seventy-two, seventy-three, seventy-four and seventy-five, ot range twenty-two. Townships seventy, seventy-one, seventy-four and seventy-five, of range twenty-three. Townships seventy, seventy-one, seventy-four and seventy-five, of range twenty-four. Townships seventy, seventy-one, seventy-four and seventy-five,,.of range twenty-four. Townships seventy, seventy-one, seventy-four and seventy-five, of range twenty-five. At the land office at Du Buque, commencing on Monday, the twenty-fifth day of September next, for the disposal of the public lands within the fol lowing named townships and parts of townships, to wit: North of the base line, and west of the fifth princi pal meridian. Township ninety, of range six. North of the base line, and ea6t of the fifth princi pal meridian. The following tracts situated on Islands in the Mississippi river, fractional Section five, lots five, six, seven, eight and nine, of Section six, lots five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten and eleven, of Section seven, fractiopal Sections eight and seventeen, lots five, six, seven, eight, nine and ten, of Section eighteen, fractional Sections nineteen and twenty, lots one and two of Section twenty-nine and frac tional Section thirty-two in township eighty-four, and Lots one and two of section thirty-one, and fractional section thirty-two in township eighty-five of range seven. Lands appropriated bylaw for the use of schools, military or other purposes, will be excluded from the sales. The offering of the above mentioned lands will be commenced on the days appointed, and proceed in the order in which they are all convenient dispatch, until the whole shall have been offered, and the sales thus closed. But no sale shall be kept open longer than two weeks, and no private entry of any of the lands will be admit ted until after the expiration of the two weeks. Given under mv hand at the City of Washington, this nineteenth day of June, Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight. By the President: JAMES K. POLK. Richard M. Young, Commissioner of the General Land Office. NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTION CLAIMANTS. Every person entitled to the right of pre-emption to any of the lands within the townships and parts of townships above enumerated, is.required tores tablish the same to the satisfaction of the Register and Receiver of the proper land office; and make payment therefore as soon as practicable after seeing this notice, and before the day appointed for the commencement of toe public sale of the lands em bracing the tract claimed, otherwise, such claim will be forfeited. RICHARD M. YOUNG, Commissioner of the General Land Office. July 11 24—13 t Public Sale or Valuable Property. ON SATURDAY, August 12, 1848, will be sold at public sale, on the premises, a valuable tract of land, containing ten acres, more or less, situate in Conestoga township, Lancaster county, on the public roaa leading from Willowstreet, to Rawlinsville, about 1$ south from Willowstreet, one-half mile west from Pequea Valley Inn, and one mile from Mylon's mill, adjoining land of Christian Lines,'Christian Hess, and Jacob Groff. The improvements are a- two-story DWEL-fEte LING HOUSE, with smoke and wood house ills attached, frame Barn, 40 by 24 feet, and wagon shed attached thereto, a wagon maker shop and wood house, and a spring of never failing water near the dwelling- The abovelproperty is beautifully situated, and all the improvements are newly built, and conve nient to schools, mills, and churches, and in a healthy neighborhood. There is a thriving young ORCHARD, together with Pear, Teach, JSgfeCherry and other fruit on the premises. The above described property is all under good-fence and in excellent order. A further des cription is deemed unnecessary as any person wish ing to view the premises can call on the subscriber residing thereon, who will show the same cn or previous to the day of sale. Possession and an indisputable title will be given on the first day of April nest. Sale to. commence at T o’clock P. M. of said day, when terms will be made known and atten dance given by the^undersigned. EMANUEL YEIDER. N. B. The above .property .would be suitable for a wagon or coach maker, or any other mechanic. July 25 26-ta* Philadelphia Advertisements, V. B. Pat.mtu, Third and Chesnut Sts EUGESE ROrSEL, Manufacturer and Importer of Perfumery-, Soaps, Shaving Creams y $-e., 114 Philadelphia,-. RESPECTFULLYcaIis the attention of country -merchants and the public in genera), to his extensive assortment of Perfumery, Soaps, and ar ticles for the toilet. To prove that his efforts have not been unavailing .gf producing articles of a very superior quality, he would refer to the fact of hav ing been awarded no less than nine Gold and Silver Medals, by the institutesof Philadelphia,NewYork and Boston, as a proof the sup eriority of his prepa tions over all others m his line. Amongst the various articles, he would particu larly cal! attention to-the following: . Roussel’s unrivalled premium Shaving Cream, the best and cheapest article for shaving. Roussel’s Liquid Hair Dye, warranted to dye in stantaneously the hair of a beautiful jet black or brown, without injuring the skin. Roussel’s Eau Lustrale, Hair Restorative, for cleansing, beautifying, and restoring the hair. Roussel’s Odontine, for whitening the teeth and hardening the enamel, and imparting a pleasant smell to the breath. It also prevents effectually the decay of the teeth. Roussel’s Depilatory Power, for removing super fluous Hair. Roussel’s Circassion Soaps for beautifying the complexion, and for removing tan, sun-burn, freck les, pimples, &c. Roussel’s lliciuine, a new and beautiful article made of Castor Oil, for the growth and preservation of the Hair. Roussel’s Amandine, an infallible cure and pre ventive for chapped hands, or soreness .of the skin. Roussel’s Extracts for the handkerchief, embrac ing over 50 different.kinds of Perfumes, Warranted equal to the best of French Manufactures. - Cologne Waters, Hair Oils, Soaps' of all kinds, Hair, Nail aud Tooth Brushes, Combs, Shaving Cases, Work Boxes, Dressing Cases, &c., &c. EUGENE ROUSSEL, No. 114 Chestnut Street,'Philad , sign ofthe Bear and Gold Medal. N. B. Roussel’s is the only Perfumery in Phila delphia, to which either a gold or silver medal have been awarded —the highest premium ever awarded to any other perfumer being a Bronze Medal. May 2, 1848. 3m*-14 M. A. Root’s Gallery of Daguerreo types* NO. 140 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Now is the time! Those who visit the city during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays should not fail to visit the splendid Portrait Gallery of M. A. Root, 140 Chestnut street. There is no charge for this interesting and beau tiful exhibition, and the likenesses made by Mr. Root’s newly improved Daguerreotype process are decidedly-the most accurate and life-like ever ta ken, having been awarded premiums in the princi pal cities, and in New York at the last exhibition ofthe American .Institute, the first medal for the best Daguerreotypes, over all.competition. While the pictures are such rich and perfect gems of art, our prices are the lowest possible with good materials. Visitors should not neglect the opportunity of securing portraits of the best qual ity—for suck only will jiotfadc. Prices $1 50, $2 00, $2 50, S 3 00,54 00, $5 00 $8 00, $lO 00, and upwards .to $5O 00, varying with the size and style ofthe frame or case. Unrivalled perfection. — U. S. .Gazette. The perfection of art.— -Boston Star. The best in every point of view.— Pennsylvania Inquirer. Very Bee. Best ever exhibited in this country. — N. Y. Sun. The lightning has at last reached the Daguerreo type. — North American. Life-like and inimitable. — N. Y. Tribune. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS sufficient to fill a volume might be Igiven, but all are invited'to call at the Gallery and judge for themselves. , M. A. ROOT, 140 Chestnut st., 3d-dooT below oth. dec. 47 Candelabras and Girandoles. Gas Fixtures , Dyotfs Patent Pine Oil Lamps , Solar Lard Lamps. Manufactured by m. b. Dyott & Kent, No. 64 South Second street, Philadelphia—who would invite the attention of those interested, to examine Dyott’s Patent Improved Pine Oil Lamps. Their construction is superior, their arrangement more simple, and embrace improvements possessed by no other Lamps. The cost of burning will not exceed one half!the expense of any other light, whilst they produce a more brilliant and steady light than gas. Their construction is such that the wick is supplied with Oil by a feeder, when it is short; so that they can be burnt dry,and thus keep the Oil always pure and the lamp clean. Their management is so easy that a child can take eare ot them. They are perfectly safe, and free from any unpleasant odor. The above- Lamps, together with Dyott’s Newly Improved Solar Lard and Oil Lamps, are made in every desirable form, and suit able for Churches, Stores, Halls* Factories, Lodge Rooms, Hotels, and Billiard Saloons, and Lamps with shades, designed for reading, and for every purpose where light is required. A handsome and varied assortment of Candelabras and Girandoles, together with Gas Fixtures of every pattern, style, and finish, that are made by any other manufactur ers. Having every facility for manufacturing, we are prepared to sell wholesale and retail, as cheap as other dealers; and the articles are warranted equal in appearance, and superior in construction, to any that can be procured elsewhere. Merchants and those who deaf in any of the above articles are solicited to call and examine our stock and prices before purchasing. [Feb. 1,1845-6m* Philadelphia China Store. THE subscribers, proprietors of one of tlre-oldest and most extensive China Stores in the United States, have now on hand a very large supply of Common Ware, Granite Ware, China Ware, and Glass Ware , embracing all the varieties ever imported, which they will sell in large or small quantities, wholesale or retail, to suit the wants of the people, at prices to defy competition. The advantages to be derived from having a large stock to select from, ought certainly to be apparent to every one; only two need be mentioned : Ist. The variety to please the taste. 2d. The advantage of purchasing at the lowest prices; for it is certainly evident to every thinking mind, that the larger the business done, the small er the profit required. It is so in every branch of trade. The manufucturer sells to the wholesale package dealer; the wholesale package dealer sells to the jobber, and the jobber to the retail country dealer ; so that the farmer or the consumer of the article pays at least four profits ! Why pay so many profits when you can come directiv to head quarters? TYNDALE & MITCHELL, April 25, 1848-13] 219 Chesnut st., above 7th st. Rich carpetings. Oil cloths, Win dow Shades, &c. TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS! THE subscriber has just opened a large and rich assortment of the newest and latest styles ol Ingrain and Venetian Carpetings , which arc now offered, either wholesale or retail, at the lowest prices in the city. As the assortment is one of the largest, and the Goods have just been received from the Manufacturers, they will be sold at such prices that they will defy all competition. Rich & Splendid Tapestry Carpeting"" “ “ Brussels “ Carpetings “ “ Imperial 3-Ply, Guaranteed <£ “ - Extra super Ingrain to be as “ “ iy.iy $ Twild and represented. Vent. J Also, _ a large assortment of Oil Cloths, Tufted and Brussels Rugs, Piano and Table Covers, Mat tings, Stair Rods, Bindings, &c. &c. Together with a rich and extensive assortment of low priced Car petings of all descriptions ! Country merchants and others in want of Hand some and Cheap Carpetings, Oil Cloths, &c., are re quested to examine these Goods, as they have all been purchased within a month, at the lowest cash rates. They are now offered to purchasers at such prices as cannot fail to please. ROBERT B. WALKER, No.2sNorth Second Street, directly opposite Christ Church, Philadelphia. [Feb. 1,1848-6m* Oliver Evans 9 Salamander, Fire & Thief Proof Iron Chests, WARRANTED equal to any other make, and have never been injured by Fire or Burg lars, in a single instance. He also keeps on hand a full supply of Common Chests, made of lighter iron, at lowdr prices. Letter Copying Presses and Books, Trucks for Stores, Factories, &c. Druggists’ Presses. Eagle Glass Paper. ’ Portable Shower Baths, &c. Packing Levers. Hoisting Machines. Refrigerators and Water Filters. OLIVER EVANS, 61 South Second st., below Chestnut, Phila. REFRIGERATORS for cooling and preserving Meat, Butter, Milk, and all articles intended for Culinary purposes. WATER FILTERS.-—Oliver Evans’ celebrated Water Filters, for purifying water that is blackish or muddy; whether by rains, minerals, or otherwise, can be had of all sizes and prices, at the Ware rooms, No. 61, South Second street, two doors be low Chestnut, Philadelphia Sept. 28, 1847 Venetian Blinds. H CLARK, Venetian Blind Manufacturer, No. » 143, South 2d street, Philadelphia, has con stantly on hand a large assortment of VENETIAN BUNDS, manufactured of the best material*, and by compe-i tent workmen, which he will eeU, wholesale or re tail, at the lowest cash prices. Purchasers, desirous of a good article, are invit ed to call and 1 examine* Orders punctually_attend ed to. [Philadelphia j Feb*22, ; 1848— 6m_4 Watches, Jewelry & Sliver /ffare. ; SOLD LEVERS, iS carat .cases, full jewelled, - s3s to $5O; Gold Lepine, 18 carat cases,iew l, s2s to $3O; Silver Levers, full jewelled, $l7 tos3o; Silver plain and Lepine, s6tosl4; Gold Pencils; $1,50 to $4.; Togeitherwith.a'litfge assortment of Breast Pins, Bracelets, Finger Rings, of diamond, opal, j turquois, garnet, &c., at the lowest prices, and war ranted to be equal to any sold in the city. • Also; alarge stock of SilverWare,Spoons, Forks, Butter ;Knives, &c. Tea Spoons as low ass4j2s, the silver warranted to be equal to half dollars. 'Britannia and Plated Ware, of the latest pattern and finest quality, sold at a small advance on the importing price. Cooper, (London,) Tobias and Robinson Watches on hand. Persons wishing to purchase any thing in the above line, arc requested to:ca!l,q/hr having look ed elsewhere. S. M. HOPPER, Feb. 1, 1848. No. 66 Chesnut st., Phila. Watches, &c. JOHN C. FARR, at 112.Chesnut street, Phila., imports direct from the ManuTac-EV*n tures and offers great inducements to buyers Gold and Silcer Lever . . . Watches. Gold and Silver Lepine . . . Watches. Gold and Silver Anchor . . . Watches. Double Cased Silver Verge . . JPafcA*s: with l£ to A oz. cases . Gold Jewelry and Silver Goods iu great variety : Marble, Ebony and Gilt Mantel locks, Musical Boxes, playing 2 to 12 tunes ; also Watch-makers' tools, Lunette, Patent and Plain English Glasses, Fusee-chaius, Main Springs, Gold, Steel and com mon hands, Jewels, &c. &c., with a general assort ment of watch materials, diamond pointed Gold Pens, and other goods in the line. Orders are so licited with the assurance that every article will be charged at the! lowest cash price April 18, IS4S Cheap Wat cites and Jewelry. AX the “ Philadelphia Watch and Jew- £SSL elry Store,” 96 North Second Street, corner of Quarry.; Gold Lever Watches, full jewelled, 18 carat cases, - - - - ' $45 00 Silver Lever'Watches, full jewelled, 33 00 Silver Lever Watches, seveu jewels, IS 00 Silver Lepine Watches, jewelled finest quality, - - - Superior Quartier Watches, Imitation Quartier Watches, Gold Spectacles, - Fine Silver Spectacles, Gold Bracelets with topaz stones, Ladies Gold Pencils, 16 carats, Gold Kingcr-rings 37i cents to $8; Watch Glass es, plain, 12£ cents; patent, 18?; Lunet 20. Oth : er articles in proportion. All goods warranted to be what they are sold for. 0. CONRAD. On-hand, some Gold and Silver Levers, Lepines and Quartiers lower than the abdve prices September 6, 1847 Importers of Watches and Manu- facturers of Silver Ware. GOLD Levers, full jewelled, (13 jewels,) $4O; Silver Patent Levers, - - • - $2O; Gold’Guard Chains, - - $l2; Gold Pencils, - - - - $2; Silver Tea Spoons, ----- $5; Silver Table Spoons, - $l2; Silver Desert Spoons, - - • - - -$9; Gold Fob, Guard and Vest Chains of every style, Gar Rings, Breast Pins, Rings, Miniature Cases, Diamond Pointed Pens in Gold and Silver Cases, Diamond Finger Rings, Pins, Bracelets, &c., Silver Cups, Tea Sets, Butter Knives, Ladles, Purse Clasps, Brittania ware, Plated Castors, Cake Bas kets, Candlesticks, &c , Time Pieces, Work Boxes, Fans, China Figures, Cologne Bottles, Riding Whips, with a great variety of Fancy Goods at the lowest prices. y The highest price paid for Gold and Silver. . J. & W. L. WARD, 106 Chesnut street, above 3d, Philadelphia. March 14, 1848. 2y-7 Miller & Co.’s express. In their own Cars and in charge of Messengers. IS now running daily between Philadelphia, Lan caster, Columbia, Wrightsville, York, Baltimore, South and West, and also from Philadelphia to New York, North and East, for the forwarding by mail trains of valuables, parcels, bundles, light boxes and the transaction of any commissions en trusted to them at very reasonable rales. The Express leaves Philadelphia at midnight, thus enabling persons sending by it to have their orders filled and received, the following morning. A messenger always accompanies each car, who will receive and deliver at all the offices on the way. The proprietors wisli to make their line a general public convenience and pledge themselves nothing shall remain undone which the public convenience may require. All-goods must be marked by “ Miller & Co/s Express.” ' CHAS. NAUMAN, Agent for Miller & Co.’s Express, Railroad Office, Lancaster, 89 Chesnut, corner of Third street, Philadelphia, Columbia, Wrightsville, York, an 4 Museum Building, Baltimore. [nov 9 ’47-41-tf REMOVAL, JUNGERICH & SMITH, Wholesale Grocers, No. 223 Market street, north side, between sth and 6th streets, first door below 6th. Having removed from the old stand, No. 12 Decatuf street, to the spacious house, No. 223 Market street, they tender their grateful acknowledgements to their, kind friends in the city and county of Lancaster, for. the very liberal patronage they have et\joyed. The new location affording them many facilities not previously possessed, enables them to offer to Merchants and dealers additional inducements to give them a call in their new place. Their stock is heavy and has been selected with great care, they are enabled to sell on the lowest possible terms, To all country produce entrusted to them, they will devote their attention and make speedy returns.. September 1, 1847. 18-ly Hardware and Cutlery. BOWLBY & BRENNER, No. 69, Market Street, Phila. The subscribers offer for sale for cash or appro ved credit, one of the largest and most extensive assortments of 9 FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC HARDWARE, Cutlery and Tools, to winch they particularly in vite the attention of the Merchants of Lancaster county. Purchasing their goods in very large quantities, direct from manufacturers, (thereby saving the com mission,) which are selected from the choicest pat terns of the various makers, and constantly receiv ing fresh additions/" they feel confident that the inducements they offer in a very, superior assort ment, comprising all the new improvements, with the lowness of price, will make it an object to purr chasers to visit their establishment... Feb. 29, 1848; Wholesale Boot and Shoo Store* CHEAP FOR CASH. NO. 35 South Third, above Chesnut street, Phil adelphia. The subscriber has established, and continues to do an exclusive cash business, and suffering no losses, he is enabled and determined to sell BOOTS AND SHOES by the package or dozen, at lower prices than any other regular Shoe house in this city. He keeps constantly on hand a good assortment of Meu’s, Women’s and Children’s Shoes, oFEast ern and city manufacture. Small dealers supplied at the same prices as large ones. Purchasers will please examine the market tho roughly, and they will find there is no deception in this advertisement. THOMAS L. EVANS,. No. 35 South Third, above" Chesnut street. Philadelphia, March 14, 1848-7 ; Tennet’g Washington Gallery or Daguerreotypes, NO. 234 North Second Street, N. W. corner of CaJlowhill Street, Philadelphia. The Like nesses taken and beautifully colored at this well known establishment, for One Dollar , and univer sally conceded to be equal in every respect to any m the city. Pictures taken equally well in cloudy and clear weather. A large assortment of Medal lions and Lockets on hand, at from $2 to $5, inclu ding the picture. The Subscribers respectfully invite the citizens of Lancaster county, to call and examine spicimens of the latest improvements in the art of Daguerreotyp ing which will be exhibited Cheerfully'and with out charge. T. & J. C. TENNET. 6mo-23. July 7 4, 1843. Cheap Watches, Silver Ware, and Jewelry* EULL Jewelled Gold Patent Levers, $4O Gold Lepines, $3O ; Silver Levers, $2O. Gold Guard, Vest and Fob Chains, Gold and Silver Pencils, Finger Rings, and Thimbles, Spectacles, Ear Rings, Miniature Cases, Medallions, Fancy Card Cases, Fans, &c. Silver Table and. Tea Spoons, Tea Setts, Forks, Ladles, Butter Kniveg, Cups, &c. Fine Plated Castors, Cake Baskets, Can dlesticks, Britannia Ware, Waiters, DIACON’S PATENT LAMPS, &c. Also, Gold Patent Lever Watcnes, from 140 to $l5O. Watches and Clocks repaired. Superior Diamond Point Gold Pens at $1 50. J. & W. L. WARD, 106, Chesnut st., above 2d st., Philada. Feb. 8, 1848. d 2-ly ' Cabinet Furniture. H CLARK, Cabinet, Sofa-Chair, Sofa, and • Bedstead Manufactory, No. 143, South 2d street, Philadelphia. The advertiser respectfully invites the attention of the public to his store of CABINET. FURNI TURE, comprising a variety of patterns of every article known in the business, and of the latest style of finish, which he will sell at the lowest Cash prices. Every article sold at this establishment warranted of the best materials and workmanship. ' Philadelphia, Feb. 22. 6in.4 J ISAACBARTOIV, WHOLESALE GROCER, Wine and .Lienor Store, 135,137 North SecQndJStneflt,Fhila delphia. . . [June.l3 J ' J 4B-20rlj»', M 00 10 00 5 00 8 00 1 75 3 50 2 00
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