The Sun.
London, England, 1852-08-18 00:00:00

THE SUN,

THE GREAT INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION
TO BE HELD IN DUBLIN, 1853.
The following descriptive particulars of Mr. Ben-
son's design, which has been adopted for the Exhibi-
tion Building will be read with interest :—Presenting
a front to Merrion-square of 300 feet, the main or
centre feature of the elevation consists of a semicircular
projection which forms the eastern termination of the
central hall. This will be a noble apartment of 425
feet in length, and 100 feet in height, covered by a
semicircular roof upon trellis ribs, in one span of 100
feet. On each side of the central ball, and running
parallel to it for the same length, are two halls 50 feet
wide, with domed roofs, similar to that which covers
the main nave or hall of the building. The height
from the floor to the roof of each of these halls will
be 65 feet. They are approached through
passages
from the centre hall. In addition to these three balls
are four compartments of 25 feet wide, running
the whole length of the building; two are placed
between the centre hall and the side halls, and two on
each side of the latter ; divided into sections of 25
feet square, forming convenient divisions fo gents pur-
poses of classification. Over these compar arehe
spacious galleries, also running the length of
building, which will not only afford increased space
for exhibition, but an agreeable promenade from
whence the effect of the three halls will be seen to
great advantage. The ceiling of the halls being divided
into panels formed by the trellis ribs and the other
constructive parts of the building, will provide ample
opportunity for effective decoration. Light is ad-
mitted from above in one unbroken and equally dis-
tributed body. The construction of the building is
strongly marked on the elevation, and forms in fact
the ornamental character of the design. There are
The termination of each
also external galleries which will be attractive features
in the exterior, and will be useful in providing access
of the principal roofs to the east and west is semisphe-
to the roof for repairs, &c.
rical, giving strength building.
There will be three entrances in the front facing
Merrion-square, under a range of verandahs, through
which access will be bad for the holders of season
tickets and the general public. The materials of the
building will be iron, timber, and glass. The latter
will only be used for light, as before described. The
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county of Waterford. The trellis girders which
support the galleries will be of wrought iron,
supported on cast iron pillars. Ample accom-
modation in ;the way of refreshment, retiring rooms,
offices, &c., is
provided in the plan. Access to the
Building can also be had by the spacious court-yard
of the Royal Dublin Society, whose suite of apart-
ments, including the Museum, will be thrown open to
the public during the Exhibition. The available
area of ground floor will be 147,704 feet. Of wall
apace there will be not less than 87,000 feet.
The design, not only in respect to the striking
and bold effect of the elevation, but also of
the interior, is deserving of the highest praise.
Mr. Benson appears to have forgetten the
Crystal Palace, and has had the courage to think for
himself. He has produced a design worthy of
the purpose contemplated, and highly creditable to
his artistic and practical character as an architect.
We understand that a lithograph will be published in
a few days by Mr. MiGlashan, showing the principal
elevation of the building.

MORTALITY in the METROPOLIS.
NUMBER OF DEATHS FROM ALL CAUSES REGISTERED IN
THE WEEK ENDING SATURDAY, .AUG. 14, 11152.
Epidemic, Endemic, and Contagious Diseases ...*385
Diseases of Uncertain Seat ... ... ••• .•• 50
Tubercular Diseases ... ••• ••• ••• 248 191
Diseases of the Brain, Nerves, and Senses... ... 111
Diseases of the Heart and Blood-vessels ... ... 36
Diseases . of the Lungs, and other Organs of
Respiration ... ... -r, ... ... 76
Diseases of the Stomach, Liver, and other Organs
of Digestion... .•• ••• ••• ~••
Diseases of the Kidneys, &c. •• I ...
Childbirth, Diseases of the Uterus, &o. ...
Diseases of the Joints, Bones, and Muscles
Diseases of the Skin, &c. ... ••• ...
Malformations... ••• ••• ... ...
Premature Birth ... ... ..
•••
Atrophy ••• ••• ••• ... ...
Old Age ••• ••• ••• ... ...
Sudden ... ... ...
Violence. Privation, Cold, and Intemperance
Causes not specified ...

... 24

DEATHS 1.30 M ALL CAUSES 1,091
Population Deaths in core- Deaths
Enumerated, spending week in the
1851. of 1851. Week.
West Districts... 376,427 .. 161 ... 166
North Districts.. 490,396 217 ... 197
Central Districts 393,256 ... 199 ... 18
East Districts ... 485,522 ... 196 ... 260
South Districts.. 616,635 ... 288 ... 287

T0ta15........ 2,362,236
Males
Females ...

..„ 1,061

... 1,091

... 536
... 555