the interior of the news room, shown in the engraving, exhibits the magnificent dimensions of the apartment projected with architectural correctness.

The architecture and decorations of the room are the Ionic order…The ceiling of this apartment is supported by sexteen columns, surmounted with volutes, and other distinguishing ornaments of the order.

The shaft of each column consist of a single stone, without joint or fissure, a peculiarity, if not unparalleled, at least seldom observable in this species of architecture.

these columns form a magnificent colonnade in the centre of the room, which has a most striking and commanding effect, when viewed from the north or south extremity.

the room is fitted up with boxes for the accommodation of persons transacting business and is well supplied with newspapers and other means of mercantile information.