Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-05-14
Twenty-Five cents Ambulance

Will be the price hereafter, on all occasions.
HNHERE will be NO FREE ADMISSIONS, with tn
i exception Of Exhibitors and the Press, an,
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 elegant and interesting speci
ments Of handicrat from every quarter of tho
world.
The MACHINERY DEPARTMENT., is very complete
Quite large number Of additional and curious
machines, however, are in preparation, and will
find place in few weeks in the exhibition.
The PICTURE GALLERY is already the most com
prehensivc and valuable collection in the Western
Hemisphere.
The SCULPTURE contributions embody over 800
pieces of marble, most of them rare, many Of then
originals, and all of exquisite workmanship. Many
choice statues, besides, are now en- yOnts from
Europe
The Association has completed arrangement.
for the purchase of choice collection of MODEL.
of ANTIQUE STATuARY, of great celebrity.
SUITABLE REWARDS will be proposed for the bes
manifestations of Skill, and for such strikingl,
meritorious works Of Art as the most consummats
talent may be successful in developing in any par
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 cir
slrative Internal evidence to be full THREE Thou
SAND YEARS OH, hos been deposited in the Crysts
Palace by its patriotic proprietors.
Altogether the Crystal Palace encloses, at thi
moment, more articles Of novel, useful, and al
tractive character, than can be examined in sew
eral DAYS with proper discrimination; and incessan
augmentatons 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
V,rvtA
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, 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 Of such testimonial.
Third. Five Medals, costing one hundred dollars
each, or their equivalent in cash, If preferred &c
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 adjudgeo
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, j
preferred TO the FIVE Artisteswhose original work.
completed since the first opening OF the Crysta
Palace, and exhibited therein as aforesaid, shall
be adjudged most worthy Of such distinction mex
after the most excellent as aforesaid.
The abest and most respectable jury or jurie
that can be selected shall be appointed TO examine
critically the several articles exhibited, and awar
the prizes mentioned. The Directors will procee
as early as practicable TO select such jury or il
rors and hope to be able TO announce the appoint
| ment on or before the first day of June next. TIL
Association will also, in their discretion, awar
medals or diplomas To the exhibitors or inventor
of such articles as possess merit sufficient to er
title them TO such distinction.
| All articles which are deemed worthy Of a plac
in this Grand Exposition of the Worlds Industr
and Art, are admitted WITHOUT ANY CHARGE VIVA.
EVER TO EXHIBITORS. An efficient police are ]
| constant attendance day and night, and the utmo'
care is used in protecting articles exhibited, 81
the Association discairns accountability for loss
damage TO such articles.
All umbrellas canes, &C., must be left at tn
stand near the door, AS the Crystal Palace is
| Bonded Warehouse, visitors cannot be permitte
to convey packages Of any size into or out Of III
building.
III No checks given, and no person re.admitte
on the same ticket. p. I. BARNUM,
May Tiff President.