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.

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