hall, and all the rest of the build-
ing, is of chesnut and oak, some
of which is beautiful in color and
grain.

The State Library has between

12,000 and 13,000 volumes besides
pamphlets. It is handsomely and
appropriately arranged for an in-
stitution of this character.

In the Council Chamber, are
systematically arranged, upon the
walls, the portraits of all the Gov-
ernors of the State from 1786 to the
present time, handsomely painted,
and set in large gilt frames. There
are also the portraits of Matthew
Thornton, Joseph Dudley, Jona-
than Belcher, William Bernett,
and Simon Bradstreet. This cham-
ber now presents the appearance
of a handsome portrait gallery.

In the Senate Chamber, are
fourteen portraits of Senators who
have been Presidents of the Senate.

In the Hall of Representatives
are the portraits of Washington
and Webster in full size; also Gen.
De Graaf, Gen. John Stark, Gen.
Poor, Gen. Cilley, Gen. Scammell,
Gen. Whipple and Gen. Henry
Dearborn. All these officers, with
the exception of Gen. Poor, were
at the surrender of Burgoyne, at
Saratoga, in 1777.

Too much credit cannot he ac-
corded to the Hon. Benjamin F.
Prescott, Secretary of State, for his
untiring effort and zeal in securing
a large portion of the portraits in
the Council Chamber, and many
of the Generals of the revolution
placed in the Hall of Representa-
tives.

The Court House and City Hall
is located on Main Street, north
of the Capitol, and considerably
elevated from the street. It was
erected in 1855, at an expense of
over $40,000, and is a fine struc-
ture. In this building is a large
hall, the city offices, court room,
and county offices. At the north
end of State Street is located the
State Prison. The central part
and south -wing were erected in
1812; the north wing in 1833. In
its present antique appearance it
imparts no beauty to the city, nor
much credit to the State, in its
present condition. (For full par-
ticulars see State Institutions.)

The County Jail is situated one
mile west of the State House, and
was erected in 1853. It is a beau-
tiful edifice, built of brick, and
well arranged for the purpose it
was designed for.

The New-Hampshire Historical
Society is located on Main Street,
and owns and occupies a large
brick building. It was established
in 1823, and now has over 6,000
volumes of valuable books, besides
pamphlets and newspapers. There
is quite a cabinet of Indian relics
and other curiosities, many of
which are of an antique character;
also, many valuable paintings.
These rooms are opened daily, and
are worthy of a visit from any
stranger.

The City Library is in the City
Hall building, and has over 7,000
volumes.

Newspapers. Monitor, daily;
Independent Statesman, weekly;
Daily Patriot; X e w-IIampsh i re
Patriot, weekly:    The    People,

weekly; Prohibition Herald,
weekly. (See tables.)

The Asylum for the Insane is
located on Pleasant Street about
one half mile south-west from the
State House. The buildings are
spacious, convenient!}⁷ ai’ranged,
and present a fine and imposing