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dispersion of the weight in proper proportion to the displace- 

 ment of each part, the efficiency of the rudder, the convenience 

 of the water-closets, and the general suitableness of the accom- 

 modations. 



" This manner of fitting the stern must possess facilities for 

 enabling the commandant to be aware of whatever manucevres 

 may be in progress, without being obliged to appear on deck. 



" The style of ornament which it would be proper to adopt, 

 as well for the forward as for the after part of these new con- 

 structions, is also to be described. The competitors are to remem- 

 ber that nothing of importance is to be at all sacrificed to these 

 decorations. 



" The side of the ship at the stern must have the same thick- 

 ness as at the corresponding places in other parts of the ship. 

 The ports must be so disposed, that it may be easy, on each 

 deck, to bring guns to bear right aft and on the angles of the 

 quarters, to command those points which the other guns cannot 

 be brought to bear upon. 



" The rudder may be fitted either without board, or within 

 with a circular head, but reasons must be given for whatever 

 plan may be proposed. Reasons also are to be stated for the 

 station which may be proposed for the water-closets, whether 

 they are fitted interiorly, or in an exterior gallery. 



" The officers of the different branches of the naval service 

 are called upon to send their proposals to the minister before the 

 1st of July 1832. Other persons wishing' to become competi- 

 tors, are eligible to do so. * 



" The memoir in which each competitor explains his propo- 

 sals, must be accompanied with all the calculations and drawings 

 which may be necessary to render his plan perfectly complete 

 and intelligible in all its details. 



" Each proposal must have a motto affixed to it, of which a 

 copy is to be enclosed in a sealed letter, containing also the name 

 and place of residence of the proposer. 



" A medal of the value of 2000 francs will be given to the 

 author of the best memoir presented to the minister of marine 

 before the stated period." 



* The fiehl is therefore open to oui countrymen. — En. 



