Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-05-20

TIE NEW DoHB OF THE CAPITOL looms up.
DAY oy gay, though 1t has not yet assumed any
thing like the outline and proportions IL will take
when completed. The present care of the archi.
lect ana workmen Is to secure proper supports for
the immense weight Of material to be used in the
construction Of this immense dome. The vast
size OF the brackets, forming the base Of the
dome, strikes the beholder with wonder Each
bracket weighs 1000 pounds, and their ag-
gregate weight Is 5Oi 600 pounds. The brick wall
In which the brackets are fastened is Of great
strength and solidlty, and 10 to be raised to the
height Of thirty feet, forming the arch upon
which the iron columns of the dome will rest
The number of columns forming the circuit Of
the superstructure Is thirty-six, and each column
will be supported by two brackets. These col
umns are twenty feet In height, and weigh five
tons each. The total weight Of iron composing
the dome is estimated at fifteen million pounds or
seven thousand five hundred tons Ii would seem
that such ponderous mass Of iron would newt
ably crush to powder any supports that the inge.
nuity OF man could devise; but, on the contrary,
we are told that the foundations Of the new dome
great as they will be called upon to endure.
The iron galleries of the new Hall of Repre-
sentat1ves are being set up with rapidity. The
clear extent Of the hall, exclusive of the Hobbies,
will be lib feet In depth by 81 in width and 81 feet
in height.
Upon the gallery fronts are twenty panels, six
feet by ten, with iron frames Of exquisite finish,
which are to be gilded, and form the frames Of a
series Of historical paintings. BY the fr, {
day OF September the galleries will be completed.
by the middle Of July, when the stagi1gs will be
cleared away, and the spectator will have an ade-
quate view Of the elaborate and beautiful repre-
sensations depicted by the artists.
The lobby ceilings are to be beautifully fresco-
ed. They are supported by cast iron plates twelve
feet long by six wide and precisely one fourth of
an inch In thickness-an achievement In iron cast
ing truly wonderful, and demonstrating forcibly
the adaptablity of this metal to almost all the re-.
quirements Of the builder. The castings are from
the celebrated foundry Of James Beebe & Co. Of
New York, and the galleries are being erected
under the superintendent Of Mr.. Fowler Of that
arm.
COURT OF CLAIMs.-In this Court the case of
James Thompson, last before them Yesterday, 1.
still up. Mr.. Radcliffe addressed the Court this
morning on the Governments behalf and as we
60 to press is being replied to by Mr.. George E.
Badger.
This claim is for 1886, 900, claimed as being
to- foT transporting the mails from Louisville to
New Orleans, with branch mail to ST Louis.
1t this claim) originated in 1887.
The AMERICAN Hook AND LADDER CospA>y
proposed TO give their down. river excursion on to-
morrow, but not caring to 20 pic ing in over.
coats, as the present temperature demands have
very properly decided to postpone the affair until
tomorrow week, by which time we shall, I'M
doubleday, be in the enjoyment of delicious
weather as arecompense for the present cold term
All we have to saw is, lookout for the Excursion
of the American Hook and Ladder Companv
when it does come off.
(CoMMUN1cArED.
Mr.. EDITOR The Bookbinders of this CITY,
in order to remove misunderstanding growing
out Of thesarticle in yesterdays "Star," headed
"Bookbinders' Difficulty" desire to state that
the occurrence referred to was an indiridual and
PERSONAL matter between a bookbinder and a Ia
borer, the latter being employed at Mr.. DrCamp's
bindery; and had no connection whatever with
| any other individuals. MANY BooKBINpERs.
The RIVER FISHERMEN are now swarming
| through the city, and spending their hard
| earned wages In the usual off, hand manner pecu-
liar to sailors and fishermen. They are of course
an easy prey for land sharks, who are on the look
out for each arrival, as the hands are DISCHARGED
at the various landings. Directions have we
learn been given to the police de partment to keen
sharp lookout for these villains
The FRANKLIN FIRE COMPANY made up a par
ty last night to pay a visit to PHILADELPHIA, to
take part in the great demonstration of fremen.
to take place shortly in that city.
The CONCERT Of the Fourth District School
takes place tomorrow night at the Smithsonian
Institution, it will be remembered
WATCH RBruRNs.-CharlesG Gardiner drunk :
costs, s1.A. Matthew Colozan and Pat Sweeney.
drunk and disorderly; fine and costs, as "A each,
George Taylor, dismissed, no evidence against
him.