CHAPTER IX.

INSIDE THE CAPITOL.

A Visit to the Capitol—The Lower Hall—Its Cool

Tranquility—Artistic Treasures—The President’s and

Vice-President’s Rooms—The Marble Room—The Senate Chamber—“Men

I Have Known”—Hamlin—Foote—Foster—Wade—Colfax—Wilson—The

Rotunda—Great Historical Paintings—The Old Hall of

Representatives—The New Hall—The Speaker’s Room—Native Art—“The

Star of Empire”—A National Picture, 93