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Galt's statue of Jefferson.

--The statue of Thomas Jefferson, by Alexander Galt, was exhibited yesterday to a party of the sculptor's friends, at John W. Davies' room in the Mechanics' Institute, and unanimously pronounced a fine work of art. It is of pure white marble, and the execution is faultless A portion of the costume was copied from clothing worn by Jefferson, and now in the sculptor's possession. The statue will be conveyed to the University of Virginia.

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