The history and topography of the United States of America . ent courtsof law are fitted up in a rich and expensive style. The room for holding the mayorscourt contains portraits of Washington, of the different governors of the state, and ofmany of the most celebrated commanders of the army and navy of the United foundation stone of this building was laid in 1S03, and the whole finished in1812, at an expense of 500,000 dollars. It is one of the most elegant edifices inAmerica, and reflects great credit on the inhabitants for their munificence and taste.—The Merchants Exchange in Wal
The history and topography of the United States of America . ent courtsof law are fitted up in a rich and expensive style. The room for holding the mayorscourt contains portraits of Washington, of the different governors of the state, and ofmany of the most celebrated commanders of the army and navy of the United foundation stone of this building was laid in 1S03, and the whole finished in1812, at an expense of 500,000 dollars. It is one of the most elegant edifices inAmerica, and reflects great credit on the inhabitants for their munificence and taste.—The Merchants Exchange in Wall-street is also a superb structure of white front in Wall-street is 114 feet, and its depth, extending to Garden-street, 150feet. The main body of the building is two stories high, besides the basement andan attic story. About two-thirds of the basement is occupied for the post-office,including a spacious corridor for the convenience of persons visiting the office,• with entrances from Wall and Exchange-streets. The portico of the
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