ll the appointments and accessories are in
keeping.

The spectator passes through a narrow passage and up a winding stairway
to a circular platform in the centre of the structure, whence the
picture is seen. No words can adequately describe the wonderful effects
of this life-like portrayal of the great battle. It tells in the most
vivid manner possible the whole story of that dreadful afternoon _July
3, 1863._ All around him are evidences of the terrible battle. Behind
fences, stone walls and trees, in trenches and in open fields are seen
soldiers of the blue and gray engaged in the awful struggle.

The officers who were in command on that day are easily distinguished on
the canvas. Old soldiers who have seen the painting pronounce it as
accurate as if photographed on the field.

Passing down another winding stairway we find ourselves in front of
another painting called the

UPRISING OF THE NORTH,
representing the northern troops passing through Washington on their way
to the front, reviewed by President Lincoln, who stands on a marble
rostrum, surrounded by his associates in office, while the war governor,
John A. Andrew, superintends, the breaking of the fetters from the
slaves and arming them for the country's service. Near by are seen the
troops from New England, led by General B.F. Butler, while on all sides
mothers, sisters and friends are seen wishing them God speed.

Both of these paintings are the work of the celebrated French artist, M.
Paul Philippoteaux, whose work every visitor to Paris has seen and will
remember.

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CARRINGTON'S BATTLES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

WITH 40 MAPS.

BY COL. HENRY B. CARRINGTON, U.S.A., A.M., LL.D.

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