I am indebted to John A. McAliister, Esq., of Philadelphia, for photographs from the originals. It will be observed that the outline of Washington's face in this shadow profile, is almost identical with that of the plaster mask by Houdon. HOW THE MANSION AT MOUNT VERNON WAS FURNISHED. To gratify the natural and laudable desire of every one who reveres the character of Washington, to know all that is proper about his domestic life, I give below a list of articles with which the mansion at Monnt Vernon was furnished and adorned. It is copied from the inventory made by the sworn appraisers, after the death of Washington, with their estimated value of each article. 6 Mahogany Knife Cases. 100.00 2 Sideboards, on each of which is an Image and China Flow 2 Large Gilt-Framed Pictures, represesting the Fall of Rivers, 160.00 2 Large Gilt-framed Pictures, Dead Soldier, 45.00 1 do. A Sea-fight between Paul Jones of the Bon Homme Richard and Captain Pearson of the Serapis, 10.00 2 do. one the Whale Fishery of Davis's Straits, and the other of the Green Lands, 20.00 1 1 Likeness of General Washington in an oval Frame, do. Dr. Franklin, 4.00 4.00 1 do. Lafayette, 4.00 a Basket, 1 Gilt Frame of wrought work, containg Chickens in 1 do. Likeness of a Deer, 1 Painted Likeness of an Aloe, 6 Others of different Paintings, 1 Carpet, 20.00 50.00 2.00 12,00 10.00 1 do. Mrs. Washington's Daughter when grown, 10.00 1 Small Oval Frame, (gilt) containing the likeness of Wash 1 do. Emblematic of General Washington, 2 Window Curtains, 10.00 10.00 1 Gilt Square Frame, the Likeness of Miss Custis, 1 Large Gilt Frame, Print, The Death of the Late Earl of 1 Large Gilt Frame, Print, General Washington, $7.00 1 do. Alfred dividing his Loaf with the Pilgrims, 9.00 4 Mahogany or Walnut Chairs, 1 Large Gilt Frame containing a Battle fought by Cavalry, . 1 do. Constantine's Arch, 1 do. General Washington, 1 do. Key of Bastile with its Representation, 1 Thermometer, |