Thibodaux Minerva

The Capitol Extension going on.—There are two hundred and ten bricklayers, carpenters and blacksmiths employed on this work, which is progressing finely. The walls of the principal stairs are at spring height, and the aisles are being turned. The arches in the corridors are to be of the most magnificent description, consisting of a series of panel frames grained and band arches.

The contractors for marble Messrs. Prevost, Winter & Co., have about one hundred and twenty stone cutters and twenty laborers employed, which, added to the number engaged quarrying marble, will make a total of about three hundred men engaged on their contract. A number of pilaster columns are in hand. more good carvers are wanted, and the beautiful carved window jambs are in the workmen's hands. The modeler is engaged in modeling the principal doorway of the east front of the building, and when finished, it will be a gem in its line.

Large quantities of material, such as marble, brick, lime, cement, sand and other articles used in the structure, are on hand, and more is daily being received. As Capt. Tait, inspector of materials, remarked: "The work is going on to completion almost as quietly and solemnly as did the Temple of Solomon in ancient times, according to its history."

Messrs. Jones & McFarland are superintendents of brick work. Mr. F. Brooks of the laborers, Mr. Schleits of the carpenters' work, and Mr. S. Champion chief of blacksmiths. The extensions have quite a progressive appearance in the hands of the workmen.—Washington Star.