Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-05-16
Twe.,y-fiye cents Admittance

Twenty-Five cents Abundance
Will be the price hereafter, on all occasions
HNHERE will be NO FREE ADMISSIONS, with the
i exception Of Exhibitors aid the Press, ana
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-
menls OF handicrait from every quarter OF the
world.
The MACHINERY DEPARTMENT is very complete.
Quite large number OF additional and curious
machines, however, nre in preparation, and WIN
find place in few weeks IN the sexh ibtion.
The PIcTURE GALLERY ID already the most COM
prehensive and valuable collection in the Western
Hemisphere. ..t
The SCULPTURES contributions embody over 800
pieces ofmarble, mot of them rare, many Of them
originals, and all of exquisite workmanship. Many
choice statues, besides, are now e,s route from
Europe.
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, ano for such strikingly
meritorous works Of Art as the most consummate
talent may be successful in developing in anypar
of the globe.
A section of the great CALIFORNIA CEDAR Tree,
which in its native forest stood THREE HUNDRED
FEET HIGH, measuring NINETY-Two FEET IN err
cumference, and is estimated by the most Demon
strative internal evidence to be full THREE Thou
SAND YEARS OLD, has been deposited IN the crystal
Palace by its patriotic propretors.
Altogether The Crystal Palace encloses, at this
moment more articles of novel, useui, and at
tractive character. than can be examined Ia sew
eraI DAYS with proper Determinations and incessant
augmentations may be confidently relied upon.
a n efficient Orchestra of music will be in attend
ance at the Crystal Palace every morning, after
noon, and evening.
The Association offers prize Of a 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
dollars, its equivalent III 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, shah be adjudged
most worthy of such testimonials after the
one adjudged most excellent aforesaid.
Fourth. Five Medals, costing one hundred dol
lars each or their equivalent in plate or cash, II
preferred, to the five Artsies whose original works
completed since the first opening OF the Irystai
Palace ana exhibited therein as aiorrsaId shall
be adudged most worthy OF such distinction next
after The most excellent as aforesaid
The abesr and most respectable jury or Jures
,ha, ca be selected shall be appointed TO examine
crtcally the several articles exhibited, and award
The prizes mentioned. The Directors will proceed
as early as practicable TO select such jury or lu-
rors ant hope 10 be able 10 announce the appoint
ment on or before the first day of June next. Tho
Association will also, in their discretion, awsrd
medals or diplomas To the exhibitors or inventors
of such articles as possess merit sufficient TO en-
title them 10 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 i used in protecting articles exhibited, but
the As ocaion discla:ms accountability for loss or
damage TO snch articles.
All umbrellas canes. &C., must be lei at the
stand nea- the door, As the Crystal Palace -
Bonded Warehouse, visitors cannot be permitted
TO convey packages Of any size into or out OF tho
building.
NJ No checks given, and no person re-sd admitted
on the same ticket. p. I. BAkNUM,
Nav 7--ifif President.