CHAPTER XXIII.. Reconstruction of the Metropolis.

RECONSTRUCTION OF THE METROPOLIS. Alexander R. Shepherd, the "Boss" Regenerator of Washington--Expense of the Improvements, and Who Profited Thereby--Supervising-Architect Mullett--The State, War, and Navy Building--Official Speculators-- The Story of Black Friday--General Grant's Financial Views--The Credit Mobilier Scandal--Honest Oakes Ames Made a Scapegoat.