Keim's illustrated hand-bookWashington and its environs: a descriptive and historical hand-book of the capital of the United States of America . by theJackson Monument Association, composed of the friendsand admirers of the subject, who subscribed $12,000 forthe purpose. In 1848, Congress granted to the Association the brass guns and mortarscaptured by the General at Pensacola. In 1850 an additional numberof brass guns and national trophies, captured in battle, sufficient to complete thethe statue were donated by Congress, and an appropriation made in 185afor the marble pedestal. In 1853 $20,0
Keim's illustrated hand-bookWashington and its environs: a descriptive and historical hand-book of the capital of the United States of America . by theJackson Monument Association, composed of the friendsand admirers of the subject, who subscribed $12,000 forthe purpose. In 1848, Congress granted to the Association the brass guns and mortarscaptured by the General at Pensacola. In 1850 an additional numberof brass guns and national trophies, captured in battle, sufficient to complete thethe statue were donated by Congress, and an appropriation made in 185afor the marble pedestal. In 1853 $20,000 were appropriated for the comple-tion of the statue, and Congress assumed possession of it. It is colossal^weighs 15 tons, total cost, $50,000. The tail and the hind parts of thehorse are weighted and the figure poised without the aid of rods, as in thegreat statues of Peter the Great at St. Petersburg, and George III. at was the first application of this principle. The statue was unveilea amidimposing ceremonies Jan. 8, 1853, he anniversary ot the Generals victory overthe British at New Orleans, Stephen A. Douglas, MRS REAM HOXIE S STATUE OF FARRAGUT. (See page 36.) SQUARES. 35
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