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WASHINGTON , l. Union co. Pa. Pop.1,107.
WASHINGTON CITY, capital of theUnited States , situated on the left bank of thePotomac , and the right bank of the Anacostia,in lat. 38° 54'; Ion. 0°, being intended for afirst meridian. The Tyber runs through themiddle of the city, and may be conveyed to
the high ground on which the Capitol stands;and the water of the Tyl>er and the ReedyBranch may l>e conveyed to the Capitol andthe President’s House. The avenues, and suchstreets as lead immediately to public places,are from 130 to 160 feet wide, divided intofoot-ways, and walks of trees, and carriage-ways. The others are of various widths, from70 to 110 feet: the avenues and streets of 100
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feet and upwards, have foot-ways of 20 feet ern extremity of Capitol Square, 73 feet abovewide ; those under 100 and over 80, have foot-j the tide-water of the Potomac . The eminenceways 17 feet wide; and under 80 feet, 12 feet commands a fine view of the city, the riverfoot-ways. The ground on which the city and the surrounding country: (1^ m. W. is thestands, was ceded by the state of Maryland to President’s House and other public edifices.)the U. States in full sovereignty, and the pro- The Capitol is of white freestone, composed ofprietors of the soil surrendered their lands to be a central edifice and two wings, and is of thelaid out as a city, gave up one-half to the TJ. S. following dimensions: Length of front 350 feet,and subjected other parts to be sold to raise depth of wings 121, cast projection 65, west do.money as a donation to be employed and consti- 83, height of wings to top of balustrade 70, do. toKite a fund for the public buildings. The build- top of centre dome 120, length of Represcnta-•ngs belonging to the U. States, are, 1. The lives’ Hall 95, height do. GO, length of Senate Capitol : This is a magnificent structure of the ‘ Chamber 74, height do. 42, diameter of Ro-Corinthian order. It is situated on the west- tunda 90, height do. 90. The Representatives’
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Chamber is a magnificent semicircular apart-'the Declaration of Independence , and Wash-ment, supported by bluish polished stone col-, ington Resigning his Commission. Each oflimns, lighted from above. In the centre of the! these paintings is 12 feet by 18. There arebuilding is the Rotunda, 90 feet in diameter,' also relievos in marble representing Pocahon-and the same number of feet in height. It isltas rescuing f’apt. Smith from death, the land-ornamented with national paintings, represent- ing of the pilgrims at Plymouth, one of Penn’sing the surrender at Saratoga and Yorktown, treaties with the Indians, and a battle between
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