Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-07-27
twenty-five cents Admittance


Twenty-fivc cents Admittance
~ Will be the price hereafter on all occasions.
sHNHERE viii be NO FREE ADMISSIONS, with The
j exception Of Exhibitors and the Press, and
NO SEASON TICKETS will be sold.
The Crystal Palace has undergone the most ex-
tensive alterations and improvements. and is rap
idly filing up with elegant and interesting speci-
ments of handicratt from every quarter of the
world.
The MAcHIsERY DEPARTMENT is very complete.
Quite a large number of additional and curious
machines, however, nre in preparation, and will
find placen few weeks in the -ex hibtlon. "A
The PICTURE GALLERY is already the most com.
prehensive and valuable col!ectionin the Western
Hemisphere. N 4e7s H"i t}t sa
The SCULPTURE contributions embody over 30O
pieces ofmarble, mo OF them rare, many of them
originals, and all of exquisite Workmanship. Many
choice statues, besides, are now en- route from
Europe. 1F'Hso.a j'5i'
The Association has completed arrangements
for the purchase Of choice collection OF MODELS
of ANTIQUE STATuARY, OF great celebrity.
SUITABLE REWARDS will be proposed for the best
manifestations Of Skill, ana for such strikingly
meritorions works Of Art ast the most consummate
'taentlray be successful in developing in any part
OF the globe.
A section OF the great CALIFORNIA CEDAR TREE,
which in its native forest stood THREE HUNDRED
FEET HfcH, measuring NisETr-Two FEET in cir
conference, md is estimated by the most demon
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SAND YEARS OLp, has been deposited in the Crystal
Palace by its patriotic proprietors.
Altogether the Crystal Palace encloses, at this
moment, more articles of a novel, useful, and at
iiractive character, than can be examined in sew
eral days with proper Discrimination and incessant
augmentstions may be confidently relied upon.
An efficient Orchestra of music will be in attend
ance at the Crystal Palace every morning, AFTER
noon, and evening.
The Association offers prize of Gold Medal,
costing one thousand dollars, or its equivalent in
cash. for the mos. useful and valuable Invention or
Discovery which shall have been patented or en-
tered in the United States Patent Office during
the year closing the first day of December next,
provided only that the said Invention or Discovery,
by specimen. model, or product, shall have mean.
time been exhibited in the Crystal Palace.
Second. A Gold Medal, costing one thousand
doilars or its equivalent in cash, TO the Artist
whose work, having been exhibited in the Crystal
Palace during the three months closing on the
first day Of December next, shall be deemed most
worthy ofsuch testimonial.
Third. Five Medals, costing one hundred dollars
each, or their equivalent in cash, II preferred, 10
the five Inventors whose inventions in the various
departments Of the useful arts, patented, entered,
or caveated within the year, and exhibited 10 the
Crystal Palace as aforesaid shall be adjudged
most worthy Of such testimonials next ater the
one adjudged most excellent as aforesaid.
Fourth. Five Medals, costing one hundred dol
lars eACn, OF tntlT eQutNhicut pldNc W SasHt "
preferred 10 The Eve Artstes whose original works
completed since the frst opening OF the Crystal
Palace ano exhibited therein as aforesaid, shall
be adjuJged most worthy Of such distinction next
after tho most excellent as aforesaid. VA.
+ The sblest and most respectable jury or Jures
that can be selected shall be appointed 10 examine
critically the several articles exhibited, and award
the prizes mentioned. The Directors will proceed
as early as practicable TO select such jury or ju-
rors anc hope 10 be able 10 announce the appoint.
ment on or before the first day Of June next. The
Association will also, IN their discretion, award
medals or diplomas 10 the exhibitors or inventors
Of such articles as possess merit sufficient 10 en-
title them 10 such distinction.
All articles which are deemed worthy Of place
in this Grand Exposition Of the Worlds Industry
and Art, are admitted WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHAT.
EVER TO EXHIBITORS. An efficient police are in
constant attendance day and night, and the utmost
care is used in protecting articles exhibited, but
the Association disclaims accountabtyfo for loss or
damage 10 such articles.
Z All umbrellas, canes, &c, must be left al the
stand near the door. AS the Crystal Palace is a
Bonded Warehouse, visitors cannot be permitted
to convey packages Of any size into or out Of the
building.
NJ No checks given, and no person re.sdmiited
n the same tickes p. T. BARNUM,