The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-03-16
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The GREAT HALL in the east wing of the Patent
Office ia two hundred and twenty five feet in
length, seventy in width, and between twenty
seven and twenty eight feet in height. On each
side Of the main aisle fifteen marble pillars,
with corresponding pilasters at the walls. On
these the points of the groined arches (buii. of
brick) rest, and support the roof There are four
skyligh:s and forty windows. This hall, as well
as the other parts of the magnificent building, is
now ready for clustering. The floor will be tiled
with blue and white marble, in diamond form.
Here will be exhibited the many models of the in
vcntions OF our countrymen, which are well-dc-
serving of such receptacle. The building
throughout is admirably arranged with regard to
convenience, and the means of warming, water
ing, lighting, and ventilating; and is, learn,
entirely hrc.proof The exterior is nearly finished;
with the exception of the por,ico, ION Seventh
street,) and this is now in progress.
The granite and wood work executed under
contract with Messrs. Berry and Mohun. the
brick-work under Mr.. David Hepburn, and the
marble-work by Mcssrs. Provost and Winter
The building speaks for ITSELF and clicits the nd.
miraton of all bcholders even in is present unfin-
ished condition,
LrUTzE's BEAUTIFULLY ExscUr1p PAISTISs Of
" ION CfobsIng DclaWerc, was ennl-
bited in the rotundo of the Capitol yesterday, for
the fret time in this city, and will there remain
for probably two weeks. Washington is promi-
nent in the foreground, standing in n boat, which
is crowded with passengers. and which the oars.
men forcing through the ice. The crossing
was towards the latter part Of December, l776.
The background is in general keeping with that
event, representing the army on the shore in that
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great commander.
This picture ia set in broad gilt frame,
Oweny-one by fourteen feet,) which is taste
fully ornamsntcd, and surmounted by spread
eagle, on the crest Of which ia the United States
shield. and beneath his feet combination Of
furlcd flags, and swords, muskcts, and other inn
plements Of war. On tho scroll the words,
Fret in peace, fret in war, and fret in tho hearts
Of his oountrymen."
Az USKSowS CORPSE FoUND.-The lifclcss body
Of man was found on Saturday evening last. upon
the farm Of Joseph Bradley, csq, Of this city,
Tennallytown, Montgomery county. A coroner,
inquest was held on Sunday morning The body
was found in gully, and Appearances indicated
that the man had blown his own brains out. A pis-
tol was found near him; bis coat was of, and found
near, with new pair Of gum overshocs He had
about ten dollars in money in his pocket His cloth
ing new and Of the finest character; and his
personal appearance indicated gcnilemanly per-
son. Care had been taken 10 cut out his name from
his shirt, handkerchief, hat, sc. From iudics.
tons, he had been lying where found for some
weeks From certain circumstances the deceased
il believed to be from New York city. Tho jury
in tho case gave a verdict Of " suicide" Mr..
Bradley, upon whose farm the oorpsc was found,
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tention to tho procurement Of an investigation s 10
the death Of the unfortunate deceased, TO bic bu.
rial and has taken measures to ascertain informa-
ton as to where he came from and who he was,
with a view Of furnishing any person who m,y feel
interested in his fate all information within his
power.
CaisfNAL CoUsT.-Tho following business occu-
pied the attention Of this court yesterday:
Charles Campbell, alias Piermout, charged with
stealing an overcoat, and pocket book containing
a small amount Of money, the property Of Arcbi-
bald Fleming, was found guilty. Not sentenced.
Fred. strolher, tneero,) charged with stealing
hog, the properly Of Sanford Donaldson; and
Henry Shidec, charged with assaulting Daniel
Knipple we're both tried. and the iuries remaining
out to a late hour. the Court sent them word to
zeal their vcrdcts, when concluding upon them;
| and thcn ADJOURNED
| PLANK RoAD-We have heretofore noticed the
| progress of the enterprise for plank road from
| this city to Montgomery county, Maryland, aud OF
| the accumunting favor with which il mccts aud
VIC now have tho pleasure Of stating that the stock
| for plank road from Rockville 90 tho District
| line has all been taken, and the contract for its
construction concluded and that our citizens have
/ made simlar arrangements, and will commence
their part OF tho work, under equally favorable
spices from tho city boundary To TIC District line.
Tar MEssRs. GALT pennsylvania avenue be-
tween Ninth and Tenth strcets) have recently re-
ceivcd splendid assortment of nov jewelry and
watches, making fine and unsurpassed stock,
from which persons OF all tastes make satislc-
tory selections.
THH SEVEN MuE MRRoR.--The generous pro-
prietOr Of this beautiful work of art will give tho
/ proceeds OF the exhibition pf this afternoon and
evening to the Walker Sharpshcoters, who Will be
| present in uniform,