National Republican., 1877-09-15
AT THE CAPITOL. ,
PURER ATMOSPHERE IN CONGRESS-
HEREA FTER.

GORGEOUS CARPETS OF AMERICAN MANU-
fACrURE RIvALINo THOSE OF EUROPE
RFssPLENDENT COMMITTEE Roosfs-RENc.
WALTON GENERALLY.
Members Of Congress aud those who honor
the Supreme Court room with their presence
will have no reason to complain In few days
that everything has not been done, as far as
possible, to improve their health and render
them comfortable whilo discharging their
arduous duties. Tho ventilation Of
THE SENATE CHAMBER,
cloak room and lobbies has been so greatly i'm
proved that that vitiated atmosphero-at
times so redolent of smoke from cigars in the
lobby and elsewhere, not always the choicest
Hayanas II the sense of smell was not at fault
will be carried up so rapidly through now
sources Of exit II will reach the great expanse
Of the corulean in the most expeditions manner
that can be adopted.
This will immensely relieve the Senate
chamber from what was heretofore q most
ovcrpowering and disagreeablo feature, and
that was productive Of great discomfort TO
many Of the Senators, often causing them to
feel debilitated when otherwise they would
have been hcalthful and vigorous. This i'm
portant Improvement has been effected by the
construction Of four new ventilation shafts
from the lobbics and cloak room into the loft
above. Four new boilers are being put In
to drive the .ventilating apparatus. They are
OF baltimore manufacture, and 1t Is claimed
that in tho particular form OF their construc-
tion great economy can DO obtained as regards
tho consumption Of fuel Ropainting, regild-
ing and rovarnishing Is In progress. The Of
feet will bo to give the Senate chamber q no
less cheerful than attractive appearance.
Some Of the
SENATE COMMITTEE ROOMS
have been vastly improved. Carpets hays
been put down unsurpassed In all respects by
any manufactured in Europe. American car
pets were not used in the Capitol until within
about q year past. Prior to that timc It was
only carpets Of English manufacture that were
purchased. About three years ago one Of the
Crossleys Of "the great carpet firm Of the
world As styled, CHANGING to be herc, said
the best American carpets were then the equal
Of the best that could bc manufactured In
Europe, with the exception Of tho colors. but
that in short time this '1sst ditch
would be overcome, and It Is admitted
ment has been made. The new carpet
in the room Of tho Committee on Appropria.
tions Is In part crimson, with many other
colors so wonderfully blended aud arranged In
figures the effect Is absolutely charming. The
carpet in the room Of the Committee on Com
htECt ib VI tnttrtly new utStHn-A DlCnulng Oh
browns in quite au ingenious manner. The
general symmetry is perfect. There has been
very thorough renovation Of the committee
rooms generally. Some Of them have been
supplied with considerable needed new furni-
ture. The carpet for the gallery Of the Senate
is now being woven. 1t has to be done under
special contract, rs II must be Of particular
width. All the work Is under tho personal
supervision of the Scrgeant-at- Arms and, 1t is
expected will be fully completed two weeks
hence.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The ventilation in tho hall of this branch of
Congress has also been greatly improved. A
magnificent new carpet has been purchased,
(abOut I 400 yards) made by the BgelOw COM
pany in New England. 1t Is five-frame Will
ton. The ground Is dark green, with lighter
shade flower, and exceedingly neat figures of
orange and white. All the desks have had
The upholstcrer Is Mr.. Joseph Reese.
The putting down Of the new carpet will
probably be commenced Monday next, when
| 1t is expected there will DO q rush of the fair
sex to see 1t, and eIclaim, 'Oh, my! isn't 1t
grand" An improvement has been made on
the ceiling of the hall, by which 1t looks
lighter than 1t did, and some papier- -mache Or
namcnts have been removed in order to fa-
cilitate increased and improved ventilation.
Repainting etc. is in progress, rs In tho Sem
ate chamber. 1t Is expected everything will
he ready for the house warming" by the LIST
proximo.
SUPREME COURT CHAMBER
The side walls have repainted, and the cell
Ing whitcwashcd. A new carpet will he put
down, made the Bigelow company, and fur
nishcd by VIM. s. Mitchell, of this city. Blau,
of Fourteenth street. will put it down. The
ground is narrow, with crimson flowers and
small white and orange figures. 1t is ex-
pected the chamber will bc in order by the
lst Of nexth month.