Will examine ac

10.

They will examine all accounts rendered for supplies furnished, which counts rendered. have been duly certified as having passed inspection, and, on being satisfied of their accuracy, and of the prices charged, will receipt the same and send them immediately to the Commandant for approval; but if they believe any article to be overcharged, or shall discover any defect or deficiency, they will call the attention of the Commandant to such charge, defect, or deficiency before receipting for them.

Stores returned from vessels.

11.

After a survey has been held upon stores returned from a ship they will receive them on account, excepting such as have been condemned. When articles recommended for repairs are repaired they will credit the vessel with their original value, less the cost of repairs. The articles so received may be issued to other vessels by order of the Commandant of the yard; and these second-hand articles must be entered and expended on separate lines from other articles.

12.

Will

report They will notify the Commandant whenever any stores require replenishing, when stores re- and when any measures may be necessary for the proper preservation of arquire replenishing ticles in their charge.

13.

Stores that are When there are any articles in store which may be used without impairing not precisely such efficiency, though not of the precise dimensions, form, or quality named in a as named in requi- requisition, they are to be supplied in place of those required unless otherwise specially directed by the Commandant.

sitions.

Will be respon

ment of stores.

14.

They will be responsible for the shipment of all stores under their charge sible for the ship- by such conveyances as may be furnished, and conformably to orders. Particular attention must be paid by them to have all the articles thus to be transported deliverable by the bills of lading at the precise place to which they may have been ordered, and that they are in good shipping order. The price, rate, or amount of freight to be paid must be specifically inserted in all bills of lading.

Articles to be

15.

All articles forwarded from the navy-yard must be accompanied by a bill accompanied by or invoice stating the particular contents of each package, the cost of the separate articles, and the appropriation to which they belong.

an invoice.

16.

Books and re- They will keep their books and make their returns in such manner and turns as prescrib- at such times as may be prescribed by the Bureaus.

ed by Bureaus.

Return of ex

17.

Whenever articles contracted for are, in consequence of the failure of the cess of cost of contractor to furnish them, purchased in open market, they will receipt for articles purchased them, keeping a record, and making a quarterly return to the proper Bureau in open market. of the excess of cost over that of the contract-price.

Scrutiny of requisitions, &c.

18.

They will carefully scrutinize all requisitions made upon the stores in their charge; and whenever a quantity of material is issued a receipt will be taken, and when a manufacture is completed and the article turned into store, the officer or master-workman will make a proper exhibit of the portion used, and the balance is to be returned.

19.

Articles received

ured.

They will carefully examine, weigh, or measure all articles received on contract or on open purchase, and only give receipts after they have been to be examined, found to agree with the terms of the contract or advertisement; when they weighed, or meas are to be entered immediately on the books, certified bills made out and handed to the Commandant for his approval, to be transmitted to the parties interested.

20.

nished to be

All persons furnishing supplies to the Navy are required to mark and dis- Supplies furtinguish the same with the name of the contractor furnishing such supplies, marked with name and no supplies, of any kind, are to be received unless so marked and distin- of. guished.

21.

Receipts taken for all articles on

They will not deliver or issue any article out of the store without taking a proper receipt at the time of delivery; and when a vessel has been fully delivery. equipped and fitted for her cruise, they will make inventories in duplicate of all articles, with their cost, one of which, signed by him, is to be delivered to the officer of the vessel in charge of such stores, and the other receipted by the officer of the vessel and forwarded to the Bureau.

22.

They will attend all sales and surveys on articles under the cognizance of Will attend surthe Bureau to which they are attached.

23.

veys and sales.

Con de mned

Such stores as are condemned they will take care are disposed of as the survey approved by the Bureau directs, but in no case will they allow arti- stores. cles to be sacrificed through sales at auction.

24.

of

Furnish Bureau statement stores landed, &c.

When stores have been landed, surveyed, and disposed of, they will furnish the Bureau with a statement showing their total value. All stores landed a from vessels must be kept separately.

25.

To supply out

They are to supply all vessels when fitting for sea with the outfits and stores directed by the Bureau, taking receipts therefor and transmitting them fits.

to the Bureau.

26.

They will make requisitions upon the Bureaus in time to answer the demands that may be made upon them.

27.

When relieved they shall make a regular transfer of all stores on hand to their successors.

28.

The Officer in charge of Navigation stores will examine the construction of every vessel in the vicinity of the steering apparatus, and ascertain by personal inspection that there are no iron bars, rods, stanchions, axles, or other iron fastenings in or about the pilot-house, or sufficiently near the binnacle to affect the compasses, but that all metallic fastenings or mountings are made of copper or other suitable composition. He will also specially examine into the condition of the compasses of the vessel after they have been put in the places selected for them, reporting the result of the examination to the Bureau.

Will make requisitions n pon Bureaus.

When relieved.

Officer in charge

of Navigation
stores.

f

Will supervise the work, &c.

Work done under

one

for another.

Pay-rolls.

SECTION VI.-Officers in charge of Departments in Navy Yards.

1.

Officers in charge of the different departments in navy-yards will be as seldom in their offices and as much in the workshops or other places where work is going on as may be practicable. They are to ascertain by personal observation, as often during the day as opportunity offers, the nature of the work that is in hand and the manner in which it is being done, and are to make themselves acquainted with the value of the men under their superintendence, as faithful and capable hands.

They will supervise all work done under their respective Bureaus in the yard, and have the general superintendence, charge, direction, and mustering of all persons employed by them.

2.

When, by order of the Bureau or of the Commandant, they do work for other Bureau departments of the yard, they will send every morning, through the Commandant to the officer in charge of the department for which the work is done, a report of the number and class of men employed, with their rate of pay.

Superintendence of machinery.

Supervision of

3.

They will prepare duplicate pay-rolls, certified by themselves, for paying the men; the originals to be sent to the Commandant of the yard for his approval, and transmitted to the Paymaster; and the duplicate forwarded to the Bureau.

SECTION VII.-Chief Engineer attached to a Navy-Yard.

1.

When a Chief Engineer is attached to a navy-yard, he will, under the direction of the Commandant, have the superintendence of the construction and repair of the steam and other machinery.

2.

He will have the supervision, under the Commandant, of the foreman and all employed in all the men employed in the machine and boiler shops and founderies, and machine-shops. of the material used in those departments, and be responsible for its preser

vation and proper use.

3.

Semi-monthly He will make out and sign the semi-monthly and other reports in his deand other reports. partment that are required to be made by the Commandant to the Bureau of Steam-Engineering, who will furnish him with the costs and expenditures necessary for this purpose.

Foreman's

re

4.

Foremen will report to him at the middle and end of each month the port of expendi- expenditure of material and labor upon the several objects under their immediate superintendence.

ture of material,

&c.

Account of labor and material.

Will be govern

5.

He will have an account kept of all material and labor expended on each and every object, and report to the Commandant semi-monthly, distinguishing the number and classes of men employed, and the kind and quantity of material used in each.

6.

He will be governed by the regulations for officers in charge of stores and ed by regulations of departments in navy-yards.

for.

7.

He will at the end of each fiscal year submit to the Commandant a report of Report at the the engines and boilers that have been made or repaired, showing the origi- end of fiscal year. nal estimate and the actual expenditure.

8.

All steam-generators in navy-yards will be inspected quarterly by the Chief Engineer, who will report to the Commandant their condition, the steam pressure which they may safely be subjected to, and he will make such suggestions as, in his opinion, will add to their safety and efficiency. When changes or repairs to a generator are recommended by him, the Commandant will forward such recommendations to the Bureau to which such generator belongs.

9.

Steam - generators.

afloat.

He shall have charge of all steam-machinery afloat, at the yard or station, Steam-machinery under the direction of the Commandant, whether the vessel be under repairs or in ordinary; and he is to exercise control over all employés in the Engineer's department on board such vessels. When the vessel under repair is in commission, he will, before commencing any repair, confer with the Commanding Officer of the vessel, who will render him every facility for the prompt and economical execution of the work.

10.

sels under his

He is responsible for the condition and preservation of all the machinery Responsible for of the vessels under his charge. When a steamer is to be laid up, he will machinery of vestake charge of the machinery at the time the Chief Engineer of the vessel is charge. detached when repairs are to be effected, he will make requisition on the Commandant for the work necessary.

11.

He will make monthly reports to the Commandant of the condition of the Monthly reports. Engineer's department of all vessels under his charge, mentioning the repairs required, and using every means for the preservation of their engines, boilers, and appurtenances.

SECTION VIII.-Civil Engineers.
1.

The Civil Engineer at a navy-yard will supervise the erection and the He will have repairs of buildings, docks, and wharves, and, if required, magazines or charge of— other naval structures outside. He will have the immediate supervision and direction of the Architect, when one is employed, and of all foremen and workmen; he will recommend their respective wages, and be responsible for the proper distribution and use of material.

2.

To prepare

He will conform strictly to the instructions he may receive, and will, when directed, prepare plans of proposed improvements, estimates of cost, with plans, estimates, bills of materials, and schedules for advertisements.

3.

&c.

He will at the end of each fiscal year submit a report to the Commandant Yearly report of of the condition of the several works of improvement, the original estimate Condition of works, improveto complete, the amount appropriated for each object, progress made upon ments, &c. each, and the total amount expended during the year, the amount of appropriation unexpended for each, and the additional amount, if any, required to complete such work; and if any more is required than was originally estimated, the reasons must be fully stated.

4.

Daily report of He will inform the Commandant daily of the number and rating of persons employés re- required for employment the next day, noting in each class the proposed increase or decrease, and, when a decrease is directed, will indicate for discharge those least serviceable.

quired.

Inspection material.

5.

of The inspection and measurement of all material and of all work under his charge will be under his supervision.

Examination of

6.

He will examine and certify to the correctness of all bills for material and bills, pay-roll, &c. supplies for works under his supervision; will examine as to the correctness of the pay-roll for labor, and sign the monthly and semi-monthly reports that are required to be made by the Commandant of the yard to the Bureau of Yards and Docks.

pended.

7.

Requisitions for All requisitions for material or articles to be expended will be made by the material to be ex- foreman, countersigned by him and approved by the Commandant, who will allow such as he may deem necessary. No articles or material are to be purchased without previous requisition, nor are any to be used till they are duly inspected, approved, and receipted for.

Responsible for

waste.

Account of labor and material.

Not to exceed appropriation.

Will have charge

and repair of all vessels.

8.

He will be responsible for all waste or improper use of material by those under his supervision.

9.

He will keep an exact account of all material and labor expended upon each object, and report to the Commandant, semi-monthly, the progress on the same, the number and class of the men employed, and the kind and quantities of materials used on each.

10.

He will be careful that the sums expended and the liabilities incurred shall not exceed the appropriation for any work; to which end he will be furnished with copies of appropriations and contracts made and of orders issued in relation to any works under his supervision; and he will be responsible for the execution of the works supervised by him, according to the plans approved by the Bureau, and within the time and amount estimated by him.

SECTION IX.-Naval Constructors.

1.

The Naval Constructor at a navy-yard will have the general superintendof construction ence and charge of the construction and repair of all vessels, and also the immediate superintendence and direction of all foremen, mechanics, and laborers employed on the work confided to him by the Commandaut. 2.

tions, &c.

Will conform He will conform strictly to the instructions he may receive for the buildstrictly to instruc- ing and repair of ships, being furnished with copies of orders and contracts tions, will report defects discovered, relating thereto; if in the course of the repair of any vessel defects should suggest modifica- be discovered which were not previously known, and which will be likely to increase the expense or delay the work, he will make immediate report of the same to the Commandant for further instructions, suggesting such modifications as will be likely to diminish the expense or increase the utility of the work. He will prepare bills of material and schedules for advertisement, and also the accounts of cost of building and repairing ships, for transmission, when approved, to the Bureau.