The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-12-24

pTlaleu lOF ttat OBJECT AZ inc SteSloh VI NOh
gress will be sufficient TO meet all rherexpenses
A large amount of materials has been collected Tor
building No. 10, the foundations have been bullt,
and the walls are IN rapid progress. lhs valuable
building will probably be ready for occupation
early in the spring. The several buildings in the
yard have been kept in good repair, and there has
been expended for Improvements 10000 50.
Estimates are submitted for the hsca year END
ing 30th June, 1852, for ea-wall at 81. Helena
saw shed, cylinder exhaust pump, &c, water-tank
and capstans, and for repairs OF all kinds amount
ing TO > 50 500. During the past year series oil
experiments mas been made by the Inspector oil
timber, James JARVIS Esq, 10 ascertain the proper
season Tor telling TIMBER the cause and progress OF
decay; and, if possb 10 discover means by winch
decay and the ravages Of the marine worm may
be arrested.
These experiments have established some iln-
portant facts; and, for the purpose OF pursuing
Them further, estimate is submitted for cylin-
der and exhaust pump.
PENSACOLA.
The improvements which have been completed at
this ward since the LIST October, lSt9, the store
house No % and cistern, four houses for warrant
officers coal house, drains in rear OF othcers quar-
ters, and pav,ments IN east ana south avenues
The smiths and machine shop ls now occupied,
and arrangements have been made for procuring
such mac hinery will render the establishment
complete. The guard house Is nearly finished, the
walls being built and the roof slated. The paint
shop and cooperage VIII propapiy DC oohlPl''eu
during the next year.
The foundation for the new timber shed is com
menced and the building will probably be ready
for use in January next. A portion OF the mate
rails for the rail tracks has been procured and the
remainder is under contract. The brick kitchens
for officers houses nearly completed. Nearly
all the materials for the hrst and second class
houses have been procured ana -FOUR oi 'ne houses
are in a state of forwardncss. The progress upon
all these works has been highly satisfactory
The permanent wharf has not progressed during
the past wear as the bureau had been led TO eX-
pect Much time and money have been expended
a., r..rl. and a.
been commenced, it is hoped that during the re-
inainder of the present fiscal year the progress u
construction will he more satisfactory.
There has been expended for all Improvements
from the LIST October lS49 To the 30th june 1880.
the sum OF = Ia, .9I y. Estimates are submitted
for the fiscal year ending 3Oth June, 1901 Tor the
permanen wharf, paint shop and cooperage uafd-
house, hari near storchouse No. 20, tar pitth,
and oil house. storehouse for shells house for boil
ing tar pitch, SC, steam tug and water tank, rall
tracks fences and out buildings Tor houses outside
of the yard, and Tor repairs oil all KINDS, auouht
ing to SloS,1l3.
The sum asked for a permanent wharf Is the
amount which the coninandant OF me yard pre-.
sunes will be sufficient To complete the work
The bureau, however, from subsequent report
of the engineer believes further sum OF 100000
will be required, in addition 10 the above for the
extension Of this wharf.
MEMPHIS.
The foundation Of this yard is Of doubtful solidity
and stability. The effect OF the strong currents
and overows upon it cannot be predicted; ana the
most eflectual means to guard against INJURY from
these causes have not been decided upon, and the
subject is Of great consideration ana importance
A large amount will be required TO deiray the ex-
pense of filling up the space allotted for the yard TO
a proper grade; and ! recommend that board oil
engineers be detailed 10 make a thorough exanl-
nation of the premises and report upon the nature
of the bottom, the effects of the river, and devise
some plan for protecting the river 'front.' and guard
ing against future injury to the yard from the ac-
ZION of the current, &c.
Since the let October, 1919, the work upon the
Cmbankment has been in progress, and large
space has been filled around the buildings which
have been commenced. The rope walk building
is nearly completed and the contractor Is now en-
gagged in putting up the machinery, all OF which
is in the building.
During the past season the saw mill building has
been much injured by the floods in the river, and IT
will be necessary to reconstruct a part OF IT. The
ioiner's shop Is nearly completed, and Is reported
10 b. in good condition and of the best workman
ship The tarring- house Is nearly completed and
ready for use. A small amount has been expended
for pavements, drains, and bitches; and the total
amount expended for all Improvements, from the
LIST October 1919, 10 the 3Oth June, 1850, Is $50,
l22 So Estimates arc submitted for the fiscal year
ending Both June, 1852, for embankment, rope
walk, saw mill, ping river front, paving, drains,
cutters, &c, cisterns for rope walk, lime house
and for repairs ofall kinds amounting 10 -ll6,bOO.
A house for the storage Of lime is much needed,
there being no suitable place in the yard for that
purpose. The amount asked for repairs Of all kinds
VIII % required LOT tuc proper Pt'7erNa'ioh VI Shc
buildings IN the yard.
sAcKETT's HARBoR.
At this station there nae been expended from the
let October ls49 to 30th June, 1850, for repairs Of
ali KINDS = 44 35 Estimates are submitted for
repairs Of ali kinds and Tor grading and filing IN
some u the low grounds, amounting to s2,5OO-all
OF which will be necessary for the protection and
preservation Of the public property.
DRY DOCK, BRooKLYN, SEW YORK.
This important work had advanced 80 far towards
completion TO admit Of the docking Of the United
States ship Dale on the Sth Of January, 1850, A
large amount Of work has been performed since the
LET Of October, 1919 and the last stone Of the dock
was laid on the 18th Of April last The removal Of
| the Golfer dam attended with great labor but
was successfully performed without accident The
iron floating gate completed and delivered at
the dock by the contractor on The lst Of January
! The workmanship upon this gate reflects great
| credit upon the contractor. Henry X. Durham, Esq
The foundation Of the engine house IL completed "
the water table and about one half Of the quantity
OF granite required for the building has been deliv
cred, and one fifth the whole quantity cut by th'
| contractors.
The work upon this building has been much de
aycd by the failure Of the ContraC tore Co deliver ma
| terias IN proper time IL IL now progressing rap
idly and the large pumps and engine Tor pcrinanfn
| drainage are being put up, and VIII probably ~
ready f0r operation by the middle or last Of Noyem
| Der The iron Tor the folding gates has been pro
cured, and the ribs and plates fitted the work IA
then suspended ia consequence Of the near eNbaus
ton OF the appropriation. All the work remaining
10 be- done upon the dock and IT, appendages vii
/ probably be completed during the next spring Th'
/ amount which has been expended since the com
| mcncement Of the work is-
For labor. ....... ......... = ti'fvO4 ~
For materials ................. ~, POI ~
Total. .................... ,l72 .
The amount expended from the Let October, 1919
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