Proposals will also be received in Zanesville on Monday, the 1st day of
May next, at Roger's Tavern, for rebuilding the Bridge over Salt Creek,
nine miles east of Zanesville. The structure will be of wood, except
some stone work to repair the abutments. A plan of the Bridge, together
with a bill for the timber, &c., can be seen at the place of letting
after the 24th inst. Conditions with regard to proposals the same as
above.
At the same time and place, proposals will likewise be received, for
building three or four Toll-gates and Gate Houses between Hebron, east
of Columbus, and Jefferson, west of it. The house of frame with stone
foundations, and about 13 by 24 feet, one story high, and completely
finished. Bills of timber, stone, &c., will be furnished, and
particulars made known, by calling on the undersigned, at Rodger's
Tavern, in Zanesville after the 24th inst. In making bids, conditions
the same as above.
All letters must be post-paid, or no attention shall be given to them.
THOMAS M. DRAKE, _Superintendent_.
P. S.--Proposals will also be received at Columbus, on Monday, the 17th
of April, for repairing the National Road between Kirkersville and
Columbus--by William B. Vanhook, superintendent.
April 12.
WILLIAM WALL, _A. C. B. P. W._
APPENDIX D
ADVERTISEMENT OF CUMBERLAND ROAD TAVERN IN OHIO--1837
Tavern Stand for Sale or Rent.--A valuable Tavern Stand Sign of the
Harp, consisting of 25-1/2 acres of choice land partly improved, and a
dwelling house, together with three front lots. This eligible and
healthy situation lies 8 miles east of Columbus City, the capital of
Ohio, on the National Road leading to Zanesville, at Big Walnut Bridge.
The stand is well supplied with several elegant springs.
It is unnecessary to comment on the numerous advantages of this
interesting site. The thoroughfare is great, and the growing prospects
beyond calculation. For particulars inquire of
T. ARMSTRONG, Hibernia.
Dec. 4-14.
FOOTNOTES:
[1] _United States Statutes at Large_, vol. ii, p. 173.
[2] _Senate Reports_, 9th Cong., 1st Sess., Rep. No. 195.
[3] Keyser's Ridge.
[4] The dates on which the three states gave their permission were:
Pennsylvania, April 9, 1807; Maryland, 1806; Ohio, 1824.
[5] Richardson (editor): _Messages and Papers of the Presidents_, vol.
ii, p. 142.
[6] Harriet Martineau's _Society in America_, vol. ii, pp. 31-35.
[7] See Appropriation No. 27, in Appendix A.
[8] For specimen advertisement for repairs see Appendix B.
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