New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-07

interior q, which Is a mammoth fresco by Brumdi
representing allegorcal and HISTORICAL suoJeo'''
The eight panels surrounding the rotunda are
adorned by historical paintings four of which are
by Trumbull. representing the Declaration oil ihoe-
pendence the surrender Of Bourgogne at Saratoga
the surrender Of CORVALLIS at Yorktown ana
WASHINGTON resignng his commission as COM
mander- in Chief in 1913
The hest embodiment Of the sculNtor's art IN the
external decorations OF the Capitol is the group ny
Thomas Crawford on the east front OF the senate
wing This rep esents the progress OF CIVILIZATION
in the United State3
The great bronze doors by Randolph Rogers
which adorn the east front entrance OF the capitol
represent In sculptured elto-rilievo events IN the
discovery Of America and the life Of Columbus,
while the similar doors in bronze. the main en-
trance 10 the Senate wing designed by THOMAS
Crawford. represent Revolutionary battles ana
prominent civil events IN the history OF the
country
The Senate Chamber In the north wing. is llS by
81 feet with seats for eighty-eght Senator'S the
galleries furnishing room for one thousand specta-
tors Staircases Of white and coorod macos run
from the basement to the Senate galleries
The long apartment in the rear of ths Senate
Chamber. known the Marble Room, is constructed
wholly Of marble. the ceiling resting upon TOUT
Corinthian columns OF Italian marble. while the
walls are Of variegated Tennessee marble, highly
polished. Adjoining the Marble Room Is 'ne
The south wing Of the Capitol is occupied by the
House of Representatives and its officers ms Is
the largest legislative chamber in the wor!d; 10y
feet by 80 feet. The galleries accommodate apou'
fifteen hundred people. willis tie floor anoros anp.@
space for $50 members. each provided with Wit
ing desk. - ..
The Library of Congress occupies the west pro-
lection of the central building and contains over
100000 volumes. The law department or tne IL
brary is in the basement Of the Capitol IL mas
so 600 volumes. included in the above -,
The Supreme Court room and ofiicts occupy IN
ola Senate CHAMBER i'm the central building, and
rooms adjacent The old hall of the House of
TeprcsentatsYes is in the form OF semi-circ'e sur
rounded by ,ounns OF varega'cc marble. Ibis
hall was devoted IN 1864 to the purpose OF Ma
t;ona memorial hall each State 10 contribute STAT
pes OF Two OF its most distinguished citizens Inc
States which have already furnished statues are
sey Pernsy lvania. Ohio. Michigan and Illinois IN
this hall. too is the fne piece OF sculpture y!
Franzoni representing the Muse ~ History on NE
winged II Time. with a clock recording 'he
hours. ,.-..,
The Capitol contains. besides these the hiStorl-
cal naintings in the rOtunda and the frescocs, a
considerable number Of works Of various merit
House. IS I.eutzes large painting representing an
emgrant train crossing the Rocky MOUNTAINS: n
CorrcsDonding pane cas-. OF the House holds car
penters picture of he signing OF the Ema nclpauoh
Proclamation PoWel's picture of "Perrys Victory
on Lake Erie" Is the head Of the eastern stair
case In the Senate wing. Two paintings OF scenery
ON the Colorado and the Yellowstone. by Thomas
ate gallery. Statues Of Franklin and Jefferson ny
Hiram Powers, and Of Hancock Hamilton and
Baker by Horato Stone. are among the decora,
tions Of the Capitol. The Electoral commission.
a group of historical portraits by Mrs Fassett Is
also exhibited.