1868.] Descriptions. 93 &to 2. transverse section of the furring-piece and angle-iron. The furring-pieces and the boarding are the only wood entering into the en- tire construction. The cornice is of galvanized iron, ex- ecuted and put in place by J. P. Stid- ham & Co., of Philadelphia. These gentlemen deserve much credit for per- fecting this particular branch of their business, after much experiment and outlay. They are now able to produce the most perfect forms, moulded, or in brackets, and adapted to any design and 6tyle. Fig. 3. The columns in the basement are of a peculiar form, made of wrought iron in four quadrant sections, with flanges, bolted together ; and can be increased or diminished, both in size and substance, according to the weight they are to sus- tain. We here present a section, fig. 4 ; with cap and base, No. 4; and shaft, No. 5. Fig. 4. No. 4. No. 5. The whole building and appurte- nances are as near fire-proof as circum- stances would admit, in adapting all to the needs of the owner, whose own spe-
