Pictorial guide to Boston and the country around . resent-ing peace and freedom; the east wall by a golden star, represent-ing Massachusetts—one of the thirteen original States; the southwall by the scale and sword of justice, emblems of executivepower; the west wall by the arms of the of oak and laurel complete the decorations. The wallsand ornamentations of this room are those originally placedthere by Bulhnch. Stepping across the west corridor, the visitor enters the SenateChamber, witn its galleries formed by Doric columns, the wholebeing surrounded by Doric entablatur
Pictorial guide to Boston and the country around . resent-ing peace and freedom; the east wall by a golden star, represent-ing Massachusetts—one of the thirteen original States; the southwall by the scale and sword of justice, emblems of executivepower; the west wall by the arms of the of oak and laurel complete the decorations. The wallsand ornamentations of this room are those originally placedthere by Bulhnch. Stepping across the west corridor, the visitor enters the SenateChamber, witn its galleries formed by Doric columns, the wholebeing surrounded by Doric entablatures. The four flat arches,united by a circular cornice above, form in the angles four pen-dants to the dome. The pendants are adorned with emblems ofcommerce, agriculture, peace and war. Over the Presidentschair are the National and State flags, the gilded eagle alreadymentioned, holding in its beak a large scroll with the inscription:God save the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. and upon thenorth wall are the State arms. In this room the House of.
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