66 HAND-BOOK OF WASHINGTON. of the Revolution contemporary with Washington; and directly opposite to the entrance will be placed a statue of Washington himself. The interior of the shaft will be embellished with a groat va riety of inscriptions; at one point it will be orna mented with four of the leading events of Wash ington’s career sculptured in basso relievo, above which will be placed a single star, emblematic of the glory which the name of Washington has at tained ; and in the centre of the Monument will be placed the Tomb of the Father of his country. THE NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE. The National Medical College, instituted in 1823, is now in successful operation. It was until a few years past known as the medical de partment of the Columbian College, from which institution it derives its authority to confer Degrees under an act of incorporation from the Congress of the United States. In assuming its present name it was newly or ganized, and its facilities for instruction greatly extended. It is situated at No. 453 14th street, between F and G streets.