The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-09-07
PROPOSALS.

DROPOSALS FOR DREDgE. .BOAT-
Il Once United States Engineer Agency, No.
BOWLING GREEN, New York City, August
70, l8W.-The undersigned hereby invites sealed
proposals for building and equipping ready for
sea and for work, the first OF the two Dredge
Boats, authorized by joint resolution of Con.
gress, approved March 20, 1867, for improving
the NOUN ofihe Mississippi river, in accord.
ance with models, drawings, and Specifications
visible at this office, and instructions to be
furnished by the Engineer IN charge the
Dredge Boat to be delivered at such point on
the Mississippi river at or below New Orleans
as the Engineer in charge may direct.
ThelDredge- Boat to be double. ender 100 feet
long, 80 feet BEAM and % feet nigh measured
from the bottom of Keel TO the surface of the
span aeek at amidsbips; TO have screw propel-
Ter at each end, one OF which Is TO be Ia feet in
Siameter driven by two engines and the other
~ iett In diameter, driven by one; to be fitted
t with water compartments for readily adjusting
u draught To any depth from Ia to 20 feet: to be
ntted with an auxiliary soraper at each end
ana many OF the parts to have q strength con.
siderably exceeding hat of like parts of steam
eIs Oh IKE dimensions designed for ordinary
During the construction of the Dredee- Boat
reasonable facilities for inspecting the mate
Ilsls i and workmanship must I've afforded the
omcer or agent appointed for the purpose
The Biedge -Boatto be propelled throughout
is her sea y0y9ge between the points of construc-
u0D ana delivery by her own engines alone.
Bids which do not cover the entire construc.
ton and equipments, ready for sea aud for
work, OF the Dredge- Boat, aud her delivery at
The point designated, will not be considered
No bids will be considered except from those
practically engaged ia the construction of
ocean steamers or screw propeller machinery
for the same and who have nersonaiiv iH
sEpected the model and drawings of the Dredge-
Beat, or employed experts for the purpose of
informing them OF It's character.
Bids to be Endorsed (on the envelope) "Propo-
Undersigned at this office.
Zach bid must be accompanied by guarantee
slgned 10y TWO gualantors, that the bidder will
enter into contract as herein stated; and a GER
tlncale OF the responsibility of the guarantors
signed by an ecer of the UHited States Uorns
OF bhRlneeTs, or some other competent person
known to the undersigned
IOih1 IOih day OF September, 1867, at which time they
The contract and bond must be signed bv the
l4th DAY OF September 1867; work must be actu-
ally begun on both hull and machinery by the
pleted, ready for sea and for work, and the trial
trip had by the 18th day of January, 1868 and
no no. unnecessary delay thereafter must occur in
Pay ments will be made as follows rs per
cent. OF the contract price on approval Of the
officer or agent OF the United States, provided
the terms OF the contract shall thus far have
been complied With, and the balance on final
acceptance at the point OF delivery
Bonds Tor the faithful performance of the con-
with two sureties, whose snfiiciency must be-
eeTtined by the Clerk of the nearest District
ticRte, to be submitted with the bid.
A full copy OF the specifications, and of
This advertisement, must be attached to each
Bidders to use the printed forms which will
be furnished them at this Office.
Model anu detailed drawings can be seen, and
copies of specifications had, at this Office: Copies
OF the specifications can also be seen at the
United States Engineer Offices In Philadelphia
and Boston.
The Government reserves the right to reject
any bid deemed to be unreasonable, or made by
persons whose responsibility may be ques-
Toned. In order that no time may be lost after
the contract snail be signed, full detailed draw
ings of all parts OF the Dredge. Boat are in pro-
eress, and will be in readiness to turn over TO
The contractor, so that work may be begun
without delay on account of preparations of
working drawings.
M D. MCALESTES,
Brevet Brig Gen. United States Army,
S29 lOtl Major of Engineers
In Charge ImnrOvemenL of Month Miss Rivar