The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-11-05


We are happy to be able 10 announce tina, the repairs
OF the White House authorized BY the last Congress are
now nearly completed In the course OF this month the
building will be thoroughly rsnovaiedas far. at least
as the appropriation will allow. The work has been
conducted the thorough, careful and economical
manner. under the immediate supernlendence OF CAPT
Lee, of the United States Corps OF Engineers; MI wal
ter srchec, Of the Capol and Sidney Webster, esq,
the private secretary OF the President The amount
placed stlhe disposal has been expended with good
judgment, and have every believe that the
people will be satisfied with the comfortable and elegant
condition Of the mansion occupied by the first ctzen Of
the republic
The fret item Of Improvement worthy OF mention
is the manner of beating the building. This Is
accomplished by Of the large furnace OF Messrs
Walwor,h & Mason. Of Boston, Massachusetts The
Article is the largest thing OF the kind ever put
up in this country, and probably in the world BY
OF pure air. admitted from the external stmos-
phere brought in with layers OF pipes filled with
hot water. the all comfortably heated. and
regulated with perfect precision. This air when thus
heated is rendered soft and pleasant. avoiding those cry
and dusty acccmpanments that have attended some OF
the furnaces IN common use.
Did our space permit, We should be pleased 10 enter
into minute description Of the ingenious continuance
II located in the basement and is so constructed as TO
occupy principally, the sides Of the lower hail. leaving
several rooms that formerly used for refuse pur-
poses to be comfortably inhabited by persons attached TO
the house Is operation is TO keep the heat uniform in
all parts of The building and (what OF grea, import
in that ocaon) TO prevent or counieract that damp
ness OF the walls, ceiling, and floors, which has hereto
fore been Of the most dsagreeable and unhealthy
concomilanis of the While House ~
We cannot do the public greater service OF the kind
than 10 refer those desiring information with regard 10
this great furnace to Mr.. Walter. He will be happy we
are sure. communicate the facts 10 all our Citizens in
terested who may call upon him.
The furnishing of the house, including the furniture
carpets tapestry and paper has been accomplished
by the large and popular American establishment OF A.
T. Stewart & Co., New York They are all OF the most
durable and eleg description. Each room is furnished
in different s,ye-the national shield being prominently
and spendidy displayed in the large East room, and the
national blue being presented in the seml-ccuar apart
ment occupied by the President and family for recep-
tons Green and crimson. white and gold, appropri-
aely nteminged in the papers, furniture. and drspery
giving variety TO The effect in The different rooms Of the
most brilliant and beautiful character.
The frescoing Of the ceilings has been carried forward
with great ase under the immediate superintendence OF
Capt Lee Several of the pieces were suggested by that
gentleman They are all in perfect keeping with the fur
nshng and other decorations OF the house, and present
contrast with the rich tapestry, producing the most
pleasing effect.
The plates OF the mirrors are the that for
merly in the house, but the frames new and elegant
| indeed They are furnished by MIR. L. r. Manger. Of
New York. and reflect the highest credit his judgment
| and taste.
| The man,els are made of sa,uary marble. They are
patterns OF neaness and elegance Some oil the mantes
in the private dwellings Of wealthier citizens
more elaborate in their ornaments but for beauty OF
polish and chaseness OF finish. those Of the Executive
Mansion are admirably adapted for the hresdes OF
publican President.
The silver ware which has been IN part re6tted from
the old SETS. is from the mandatory OF Bailey Co.,
Philadelphia 1t bears splendid evidence Of the faithful
and workmanlike manner in which il is executed
The porcelain and glass from another Ameri
can house-Messrs. Haushwout T. Daley, New York
The California gold and native blue Of this manuac
lure are worthy OF the highes, praise.
AT the entrance OF the building. inside, the bronze
work that has been erected among the marble pillars is
worthy OF special mention. IL is specimen OF The
happy blending Of the usefu The durable aud the orna-
mental, for which the public indebted the skill OF
MIR. Walter. the architect The Improvement is one
that canno, fail to make favorable impression the
beholder.
ready for the visits Of the citizens but we are happy 10
add ,ba, il will be in short time. OF which due notice
will be given f.