Washington sentinel., 1854-05-30
Twenty-Five cents Admittance

Twenty-Five cents Admittance
VIII be the price hereafter on all occasions.
TENHERE will be NO FREE ADMISSIONS, with the
Il exception of Exhibitors a..d 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 filling up with ei, -ant and interesting spec-
lnents OF handicralt liY'r every quarter of the
world.
The MAcHINERY DEPARTMENT is very complete.
Qune large number OF additional and curious
machines, however, in preparation, and will
find "a place in few weeks in the exhibition.
The PICTURE GALLERY is already the most COM
prehen>ive and valuable collection in the Western
Hemisphere.
The SCULPTURE contributions embody over 800
pieces ofmarble, mo OF them rare, many of them
rgnals, and all of exquisite workmanship. Many
choice statues, besides, are now ea roWe from
Europe.
The Association has completed arrangements
forthe purchase of choice collection Of MODELS
of ANTIQUE SrATUARY, of great celebrity.
Is SUITABLE REWARDS will be proposed for the best
manifestations of Skill, ana for such strikingly
mertorious works of Arr as the most consummate
talent ;Eay 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 HIGH, measuring NNETy-Two FEET in CIR
cumierence, and is estimated by the most demon
straive internal evidence to be full THREE THoU-
Palace by its patriotic proprietors.
Altogether the Crystal Palace encloses, at this
moment, more articles of novel, useful, and at
tractive character, than can be examined in sew
era DAYS wthproper discrimination; and incessant
augmentations may be confidently relied upon
4 II efficient Orchestra Of music will be in attend
ance al the Crystal Palace every morning, after
noon, and evening.
The Association offers prize of Gold Medal,
costing one thousand dollars, or its equivalent in
~ t 4 - -. -.
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
dollars, or its equivalent in cash, 10 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 of such testimonial.
Third. Five Medals, costing one hundred dollars
each, or their equivalent in cash, il preferred to
the five Inventors whose inventions in the various
departments OF the useful arts, patented, entered,
or caveated within the year, and exhibited in the
CRYSTAL Palace as aforesaid shall be adjudged
most worthy of such testimonials next after the
one adjudged most excellent as aforesaid.
Fourth. Five Medals, costing one hundred dol
lars each, or their equivalent in plate or cash. if
preferred, TO the five Artistes whose original works
completed since the first opening OF the Crystal
Palace, ana exhibited therein as aforesaid shall
be adiudged most worthy Of such distinction next
after the most excellent as aforesaid
The ablest and most respectable jury or juries
that can be selected shall be appointed to 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. and hope TO be able 10 announce the apponl
ment on or before the first day of June next The
Association will also, in their discretion, award
medals or diplomas To the exhibitors or inventors
of such articles as possess merit sufficient 10 en-
title Them to such distinction.
All articles which are deemed worthy OF a 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 dscans accountability for loss or
damage 10 such articles.
All umbrellas, canes &C., must be left at the
stand near the door. As the Crystal Palace is a
Bonded Warehouse, visitors cannot be permitted
10 convey packages Of any size into or out of the
building.
NJ No checks given, and no person re admitted
on the same ticke,. Il. L. BARNUM,
May Tiff President.