The national Republican., 1861-09-30
GOVERNMENT ADVTS.
DRoPOsALs FOR REvEN UE vEssE Is
TREASURY DErARTnRsr,

TREASURY DErARTNEsr,
I'd. .. Wdshtpgtop, September 3, 1851.
The Department will receive proposals, accom-.
panid by models plans, and specifications, until 10
O'Clock Monday 36th September, 1881. for the com.
Screw Revenue Vessels Of fSO tons each, and Of
Three Steam Screw Revenue Vessels of 600 tons
each United states measurement.
Proposals will only be considered from successful
steam ship builders actuslly engaged In that busi
ness; and the name Of the marine steam engine
be made must be stated and will have due weight
The load draft Of water Of the vessels Of $50 tons
must not exceed ten (io) feet, and they will be
two so pound.r guns OF a2 cwt, and one heavy navy
"A FOUNDER howitzer on the topgallant forecastle
,0r 70 &c
OF water In tanks to be furnished with q condenser
for distilling potable water.
The vessels to be schooner igged, with flying gaG
topsails, square sail and yard to set flying.
The load draft of water of the vessels of 600
must not exceed eh feet, and they will be armed,
each with one rlhed pivot gun OF 300 lbs. weight
two 80 Founders OF ~ cwt and one light navy "a
FOUNDER howitzer on the top. gallant ior ecastle.
carrying provisions fyr sixty days, and 1900 gallons
Of water in tanks, and to be furnished with con
dsnser for distilling uotable water.
topsails, square sail, and yard TO set flying.
The proposal must be for The hull, spars rigging,
sails, and canvass work, mast coats, awnings ham.
mocks and bags, boats, anchors and cables, anks,
casks binnacles, bells, furniture for cabins and me
| rooms, cooking apparatus and utensils complete,
with with BACK Mountain % coal with ali the equipments
and outfits Of every kind, and In all respects rendy
to receive her officers, men, provisions, and arna
The ornaments, provi, ions, nautical instruments,
and charts only will be provided by the Govern
| ment.
II desirable to have the highest obtainabe speed
which must be stated In the offer, together with the
len tn Of time It can be maintained, and the quantity
of coal that be carried in the bunkers Tor that
speed which should not be less than for ten days Of
| twenty four hours each
The specifications must describe fully the ma
tetial TO be used the manner and sze OF fastening
the detail of the hze inish and arrangement Of the
machinery, and OF the various equipments apd out
The plans must be working drawings from which
the vessel and machinery can oe onit' showing the
Of space i"G Sn.nn S sea
1t il to be understood that Ia the contract
guarantee will be insterted Of the fulfm of the
Condition of the draft Of water speed fuel satstac
tory working of the machinery, and other POINTS
required with forfeiture in case Of failure:
The bidders must state the least time, from the
signing the contract or acceptance OF the proposal
within which they will agree TO complete the vessels
~ ady for sea, and deliver them at any ports they
may name. The total amount for which tn will
engage TO do all that IL required In the fort going
advertisement anI TO be embraced in their specif-
cations and plans, must be stated, and the bids
must be accompanied by the guarantee required by
law, that, IL awarded, they will execute the con.
tract
Payments will be made at four different intervals
as the work progresses, retaining one fifth u ~ OF
the whole amount Tor ninety (so) days after the
delivery of the vessel, TO repair any defect, that
may be discovered within that time on trial at sea.
The Department reserves the rit ht TO accept the
proposals made in conformity with the conditions
prescribed which it may consder most TO the intre
ests Of the Government and 10 combine the greatest
number of advantages, aud 10 reject any or all Of
| them at its option.
| competent person will be appointed by the DE
pariment to the construction aud equip
| ment of each Of the vessels.
III. organizations, plans, and models of partie.
not obtaining contracts may be Withdrawn by them
s. =. CHASE,
sep 6-taw Secretary Of the Treasury.