The New York Herald Newspaper, July 28, 1853, Page 1

: -THE NEW YORK HERALD. te WHOLE NO. 7521. THE CRYSTAL PALACE. The Austrian and Canadian Departments Description of Statuary. The Sardinian brig Chental has arrived from Ge- noa, with sixty-four cases of articles for the Exhibi- tion, which will be opened in a few days. Yesterday Several cases containing statuary, were opened and * displayed along the naves. From present @ppear- ances there will be no lack of statues, and it will be found necessary to remove a large portion of them to the gallery of paintings, as soon as it is finished. Visiters will be pleased to learn that abundance of seats have been provided for their convenience, and that a boy is employed constantly in carrying round the building a pail of icewater—a very desirable be- ‘verage in this hot weather. A meeting of the New York Volunteers employed _*) police in the Crystal Palace, was held on Tuesday . Y morocco, or any else yet used. evening, at Dagle’s Hotel, corner of Sixth avenue and Forty-first street, for the purpose of presenting to Lieut. Pecl a handsome gold medal, worth fifty dollars. Lieutenant Commandant Bowyer presided, and presented the gift, with an appropriate address, in the name of the volunteers, Lieut. Peel respond- ed briefly, returning his thanks for this mark of the esteem which his friends eutertained for him. On one side of the medal are engraved the arms of New York, and on the other is the following inscription— + “Presented to Lt. Wm. Peel, of the N. Y. V. en gaged as policemen at the Crystal Palace, asa token oftheir respect and esteem for his gallant services on the battle fields of Mexico, and for his untiring exertions in behalf of their sick and destitute com- panions—N. Y., July 26, 1853.” + Great complaint is made at the unseasonable hour, * 10 o'clock, A. M., at which the Crystal Palace is Opened to admit visiters. The Palace should be Opened at 8 o’clock, A. M., 80 that business men and their families, with many persons from the country who leave at half-past ten, could see the Exhibition. ‘Will not the managers see to this? z Considerable trouble is made by persons who, having travelling bags and parcels, bring them into the Palace, as no person can pass out with any pack- age or bundle without a written permit from the Superintendents, or Mr. Bachelder, the Secretary- No person should pass the umbrella stands with any article in a package form, or with a carpet bag, if they would save themselves from annoyance. Single admissions, 2,281; cash receipts, $1,156 75; _ Beason tickets, 833. CANADIAN DEPARTMENT. CARPETS, Although not much space is taken up by the Canadians in the exhibition, yet they make a very creditable show, which particularly teaches a salu- tary leson in regard to their agricultural and mine- Yal resources. They display a great variety of con- tributions, nearly all of which are of an interesting character. The most prominent and important we have examined with much attention, and a doscrip- tion of them will serve, to some extent, to instruct the public as to the character and condition of our northern neighbors. An article, which is the work of much labor and patience, and which will particularly interest the female portion of the visiters to the Crystal Palace, is a large carpet, made by Canadian women, and by them sent on here for public examination. This varpet is about fourteen feet square, and is all « needlework, upon perforated canvass. The work is knit with wool, of Canadian culture, by the ladies of Hamilton county,Canada West. The carpet is worked into squares, each about two feet wide, and in each is ‘Wrought a beautiful bouquet of flowers. No two bouquets are similar, and the variety of colors and neat workmanship render the whole work one of much beauty. This carpet is surrounded with a heavy border, about twelve inches in width, fully or namented with roses and other flowers. The ladies of Hamilton county made this carpet to enable their rector to rebuild the parivh church, and when the present exhibition closes it will be offered for sale here, and the proceeds devoted to that purpose. The price charged is $800—a sum quite reasonable, con- sidering the amount of labor bestowed upon it. With this carpet is also exhibited another, being about twenty feet long and fifteen feet wide, and made by the ladies of Toronto. It is somewhat simi- ‘Jar to the one already descr.bed, in its make and ap" pearance. When we think that these are made by the needle, and that great numbers are manufactured inthe same manner, we must commend the taste, skill, and particularly the industry, of the Canadian ladies. Beside these specimens of needlework, there are Many others which show the great expertness of the fair sex of Canada in this kind of work. Capes shawls, dresses, and various other garments, all knit by the needle, and of various sizes and material, are Gisplayed in this apartment, to the great credit of the contributors. Lev those of our female friends who wouid wish to make teemselves useful, examine these goods, and try to emulaw the industry of the women of Canada. LEATHERS. ® A pair of boots, exhibited in the Fianch depart- ment, is well deserving a passing notice. There is nothing so very extraordinary in a pair of ‘oots; but, nevertheless, articles the most common my sometimes be the most important on account of their use. The article to which we call attention, are pants and boots together, forming one garment from the waist to the sole of the foot. They were design- ed for the British army engaged in the Kaffir war. The English troops, in their marches against these African tribes, are much cut and scratched by the thorns of the cratargus albus, a sort of plant common to the Kaffir country; and while the boots we de- scribe are an effectual remedy against these thorns, they, at the same time, are comfortable to wear, deer skis being as pliable and soft as cloths of wool It is probable they will be adopted by the English government for their Kaflir troops, and will, also, in Canada, be generally used by hunters and fur traders, as a protection from the chilling blasts of these north- ern regions. In connection with the above subject we may well adda new invention by Wm. Tetu, of Quebec. in leather manufacture. This is the tanning of por- poise skins, which are found to makea leather that will compare favorably with the best Freuch kid, in ir beauty, cheapness and durability. It is 1 to be Somewhat more porous than other kinds of leather, and therefore not so serviceable in wet or damp wea- ther; but fora light shoe the leather is equal to A few tanned por- poise skins are on exhibition, from the manufactory of Mr. Tetu, and those in search of a light and com. fortable covering for the pedal extremities had better examine them. Gonty gentlemen will be particu” Jarly interested in this kind of leather, which will be found a balm for their pains and aches, in com- parison with the stout cowhide which they now mostly ure. A few moose skins, tanned by the Indians of Lo- rette, are among the Canadian contributions. The Indians are reported to be unequalled as tanners of the moose skin. Those on exhibition are stout and heavy, very superior for moccasins and winter covering. GRAIN. , There is nothing on exhibition which is more deserving of attention than the agricultural produc- tions of the different nations. From the earth ani- mate matter draws the support of life, and the ques- tion of improving its fraitfulness is alike important toall, That nation most consults her own intere: and the comtorts of the people, which most en- MORNING EDITION----THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1858. — PRICE TWO CENTS. ‘courages the improvement and culture of her soil. Plenty sometimes fosters sloth, amd those nations the most favored by nature with cfimute and soil are far excelled by lands bleak with icy blasts, because where necessity stimulates labor, and gives to nature artificial aid, there generally will be foursd the acme of agricultore. Canada, though swept by polar snows, can nevertheless equal in agricultaral produc- tions the most temperate climes. There are on exhi- bition several specimens of different grains of wheat, peas, barley, &c., to surpass which the Canadians might safely challenge the world. Probably finer wheat was never raised than that now to be seen inthe Canadian department. The grains are more full, heavier, and larger, than those of any wheat that we have yet witnessed. If a few of them should be mixed with an ordinary growth, we should seleet them as monsters of their kind. The same remark might be made of the other different grains on exhibition. Let our farmers, especially those who have supposed that the Canadians were unable, on account of their climate, to appear before the world as agricultur ists, witness these proofs of their superiority as tillers of the soil. : MINERALS AND CURIOSITIES. Canada has not been known as rich in minera’ wealth. In proof that she is, however, we would re- fer to the many specimens on exhibition at the Crys tal Palace, from her mineral regiofts. In its natura state is shown copper ore that is almost pure. The iron ore, we should think, would compare favorably with the richest known. There are many other spe cimens besides these, which are instructive when ex amined. The mines of Canada have not yet been extensively worked, but companies are now forming to develope these beds of national wealth. Among the curiosities on exhibition in this depart- ment, we might mention a large sleigh robe, com- posed of skins of nearly all the wild animals of Canada. The wolf, bear, minx, deer, rabbit, hare and all the rest, are represented in this robe. It is both beautiful ard curious. ‘There are several snow shoes on exhibition, which, together with some Indian curiosities, well deserve examination. The shoes are about two feet long, by one wide, of an oval form, and composed of a net- work of deer sinews, set in a light wooden frame. Among the Indian curiosities there are ornamented hoofs of the Canadian msose, &c.; bark wood orna- ments, and oe eared embroidered moccasins. Surprising ingenuity is displayed by the Canadian Indians in their various works. STRAW GOODS. A fine exhibition is made of straw goods, of Cana- dian manufacture. These goods are made of indi- genous grass, bleached and platted by the manufac- turers. The articles cuplayed are beautiful in tex- ture, and might favorably compare with the finest Tuscan or English fabrics. THE FRENCH DEPARTMENT. There is a considerable portion of this department still unoccupied, but in less than two weeks the ar- rangement of articles will be complete. Yesterday @ group in bronze, representing an Indian on horse- back, attacked by a huge serpent, was taken out of its case, and placed on exhibition in the west nave. The design and execution of the work speak most favorably for the genius of the artist, particularly if he isa young man. The serpent has already coiled himself round the body of the horse in such a man- ner as to enclose one of the legs of the rider within its folds. The expression of agony on the face of the horse, though well represented, will not bear comparison with the Amazon’s horse, which, however, we may remark, is the very acme ofperfection. The Indian, undaunted by the at- tack of his terrible enemy, is prepared for the en- counter, and is in the act of firing an arrow into his distended jaws. The artist has been very successful in his representation of the serpent, and, in fact, in the attitudes of all the figures. You feel, while looking at it, the imminent danger in which the man is placed, and for a moment forget, in your sympathy for him, that there is no reality in it, and that the forms before you are inanimate. This, after all, is the triumph of art, and the sculptor who has achieved such a triumph may laugh at the critics and defy their attacks. What- ever receives the stamp of public approval, requires no higher success ; the tout ensemble of the sculptor's work may not please the eye of the critic—there may be something wrong in tie pose of the: figure—the body may be too large, or the head too small, anda hundred defects or seeming defects may be discover- ed by your critic; butif it has touched the great heart of the people, and received its unrestrained, un- tutored approval, it must be a great work. This group is by Ottin, a French artist, and we believe is the only work of his on exhibition. There area large number of saws on exhibition, nearly in the centre of the French department. They are of all sizes and forms in which these indis- penzable instruments are made. Some are round, some long, and others short, according to the kind of work for which they are required. As specimens of French manufacture they are said to be excellent. We observed among the collection a saw of such remarkable dimensions that we suppose it is intend- ed more for show than use. It is joined at both ends, and cannot be less than thirty feet in circumference. A few fect distant from the saws is a most valua- ble chemical apparatus, made entirely of platina, and worth about sixteen thousand dollars. The principal article is a retort, the body of which is Yrmed of one piece of this metal. Platina is hardly inferior to gold in respect of scarcity, beauty, duc- tility and indestructibility, and in many respects it is superior to it. It was entirely unknown in Europe till about the middle of the last century, when it began to be imported in small quantities from South America. Since then it has been dis- covered in Estamadura, in Spain, and more recently in the Ural Mountaing in Asiatic Russia, where it is now raised in very considerable quantities. Platina is of a white color, like silver, but not so bright, and is devoid of taste or smell. In hardness it occupies a middle place between copper and iron, and is the heaviest body known, not excepting gold even. It is exceedingly ductile and malleable, and is also one of the most infusible of all metals. It is this last quality which renders it peculiarly adapted for the purposes of chemistry, in which it is subject to the severest tests. It is not capable of being in the least degree altered by the action of air or water. AUSTRIAN DEPARTMENT—PINE ARTS. ‘The‘high reputation won by Austria at the Lon- don Exhibition—a reputation due almost as much to the value of its native production as to the ex- quisite taste and skill displayed in the contributions from all parts of the country, and, particularly, from its Italian provinces—naturally excites agree- able anticipations ia the mind of the visiter to this department as to the pleasure to be derived from en inspection of the specimens on which she secks to maintain her pre-eminence. Although we misa many of the works which elicited such general admiration on that occasion, and more particularly the beauti- fully carved furniture from Vienna, and the chaste and delicately modelled friezea of Raphael Monti, from Milan, we confess that upon the whole the im- pression left by an examination of the present collec- tion is that of unqualified satisfaction. In the actual amount of contributions there may, perhaps, be a disparity, but in the variety and beauty of the de- signs, and the careful execution of the works them- selves, we recognise the same refined taste and deli- eate manipulation, which have accomplished such marvels of skill and ingenuity. With such evidence as they have now placed before us, we feel that we are justified in predicting that if they persevere steadily in the course which they seem to have laid down for themselves, the Austrians will soon place themselves on a level with the French in the indus- trial arts—the same qualities that have obtained for the latter such an acknowledged superiority being developed, in a remarkable degree, in the Anstrian contributions. Unless checked by political causes, the opportunities of observation and comparison, and the stimulus of competition afforded by exhibitions like the present, must inevitably exercise a powerfal influence on their relative positions. Turning to the objects exhibited in New York, let us follow that group of Eve's fair daughters, who, by their eager inquiries after some particular object in the collection, add an additional incentive to our own curiosity. “Phe Veiled Statues?” “Very beautiful they are, my sweet little lady, and well worthy of the admiring regards of those bright Ldue eyes which we devoutly trust you may not take it into your head to obscure from us under the cloud of asimilar fashion. So, so! youblush! As I live, down it goes.” Another veiled statue is added to the group. The first of these veiled busts that comes under our notice is distinguished by the classic beauty and calm devotional expression of the features, whilst the freedom, grace, simplicity, and transparency of the drapery impart to them a still greater interest. The arrangement of the veil gives no clue to the charac- ter of the subject, there being no analogy between it and the head dress worn by religious communities, The sculptor is Guiseppe Croff, of Milan, one of the largest contributors to this section of the depart- ment. The other veiled head, although very pleas- ing, we consider inferior in some respects. The con- tour of the face is comparatively meagre, and the features less beautiful; but,on the other hand, the drapery is more transparent, and: its arrangement more natural. This being the object principally aimed at by the sculptor, we are bound to say that he has accomplished it very happily. This work is by Guiseppe Rados, of Milan. Owing to the novelty of the idea—for we have had but few, if any, works of sculpture here in which this great difficulty of representing transparency by such opaque media has been overcome—these two busts-attract great at- tention, and are the first objects soaght after in this department. In “The First Steps of Infancy,” by Pietro Magni, we recognize one of those home groups that speak directly to the heart. How exquisitely natural is the figure and expression of that young Italian mother, as she bends over her child, and partially support- ing, partially leading it, and by her smiles coaxing it forward, teaches it by degrees to find its own feet! Who can look upon that calm, happy countenance without recalling some familiar scene endeared to us by early associa- tions? The costume, simple and graceful in its arrangement, has been rendered still more pleas- ing by the taste of the artist, who has availed him- self of all the advantages which its natural elegance and variety afforded him. In this work we realize the superiority of genius, which to a happy concep- tion unites the power of execution. It is one of the conditions of a successful work of this sort that it should speak independently for itself, telling a com- plete story, or relating an incident without borrow- ing any commentary or collateral assistance. We have already alluded to a piece of sculpture of minature size, representing a cage full of Cupids. It is to be regretted that a man should employ his time in such unmeaning work; but we must say, that the execution is very good, though we find fault with the artist in employing his time so unprofit- ably. It is by Gaetana Motelli, of Milan, and represents a group of some fifteen or twenty little amours, imprisoned in a wire cage. from which they are vainly endeavoring to escape, evincing in their impotent attempts every shade of impatience from the most ardent desire to the extreme of vexa tion and disappointment, whilst to add to their mor tification one of their mischievous little comrades who has avoided the snare, is maliciously enjoying their struggles and flapping his wings exultingly at his own immunity. It would have been better if some more appropriate metal than brass had been used as a material for the bars of the cage. We can readily conceive the difficulty of using marble for this purpose, the piese3 having to he fitted in separately after the com- pletion of the groups, but surely some other metal, resenting a less violent contrast, might easily have been substituted. Although the coloring of inde- pendent parts in gon has some precedents amongst the ancients, modern taste rejects the in- troduction of a single color in contradistinction to white, as a violation of its rules. The bust of a lady of Chiozzota, by Ignazio Mi- cotti, of Milan, displays just sufficient local character, both as regards costume and the delineation of the featares, to carry out the object which the artist had in view. Thé head is evidently a portrait, though softened and generalized by the conventional ideas of beauty existing in the artist’s mind. The combined expressions of archness and modesty, which seem to struggle for mastery in the features, and are most efiectively carried ont, constitute the chief merit of this bust. The fall of the drapery from the shoulders, though in keeping with the costume, gives rather a contracted appearance to the figure, an effect perhaps natural enough, when we consider the position of the right hand, gathering the folds of the cloak close to the neck. The successful treatment of this part of the subject was perhaps the predominant idea in the mind of the sculptor. It is one af the most difficult attitudes that can be select- ed, and we haye rarely seen it happily treated. All that can be said in this instance is, that the effect is not near so clumsy as that of most attempts of this description. One of the gems of this collection is the “Bust of Prayer,’ by Antonio Galli. A more perfect and beautiftl incarnation of a fine conception it would be difficult to find. To the meek and holy abstraction of a young and innocent soul from the external world, is united a purity and delicacy of features that form an exact index to the mind within. The other de- tails of the subject are in perfect keeping with the exquisite treatment of the figure—a charming air of grace and simplicity pervading the whole. The “Shepherd,” by Protessor Kahszmann, of Vienna, is a noble conception, and in the treatment of most of the details is eminently successful. The head seems to us, however, rather sma!l for the pro- portions of the figure, and its position slightly constrained. Strange to say, the same defect strikes one in the figure of the dog which lies crouching at his fect. The relative positions of the two figures are in other ay ge natural and graceful. The high repvtation of this gentleman is fully borne out by; the sculptures which he has contribated to this ‘ook lection. It is ensy to judge from them that he has been a close and enthusiastic student of the Grecian school. Croff’s “Leda and the Swan” is a less yoluptuous embodiment of this favorite myth, than most others that we have seen, and is consequently more in ac- cordance with those ideas of propriety which prevail among us. The conception of this statue is exceed- ingly happy, but in carrying out his ideas the foal. tor has not wholly succeeded in attaining that beauty o! outline and expression which is so essential to subjects of this description. This remark applies more particularly to the face and head. Those who examine attentively the former, will see that this able sculptor has labored hard, though not with entire success, to escape from the local influences by which he is surrounded “h, like the distinctive ideas and prejudices every country, tend great- ly to obseure cur perception of real’ and general beauty, for such is its proper definition. It must not be supposed, from these observations, that we are insensible te the real merits of the com- position. In forming our opinions we consider rst to what class a work belongs as indicated by its title; then what are the requirements of works falling under that category; and astly how far, the artist has met these requirements. This is the only true aiid infallible test of its merits. When, for instance. the subject is of that sublime or poetic na- ture which requires the application of the principles of high art, we examine it in reference tothe loft; standard fixed in our minds, and praise or censure it accordingly. It must net, however, be forgotten that there are many noble works that will not bear such atest, and that (as in the productions of the great- est erat where there are striking defects, there may also exist great excellences, which, measured by a less severe standard, would obtain for their authors & high reputation. Astride, one on a crawfish, and the other on a tor- toise, we find two more of Croff's interminable legion of cupids, Though rather m im ontline, they are flexible, natural and graceful, as regards position and expression. How poetical and yet how exquisitely naturnl is Antonio Galli’s “‘ Child on the Waves.” " Por infant- ine beauty and careless repose, as the body genti, undulates to the swell of the waters, it would be dif- ficult to find its equal. The execution of the details isin perfect harmony with the spirit, delicacy and truthfulness of the design. Were weasked ouropin- ion of the artist, after a contemplation of the numer- ous beauties of this charming work, we should be tempted to say of him, as a better critic said of a more celebrated master:— Led by some rule which guides but net constrains, He finished more through happiness than pains. Professor Kahszmann’s “Hebe giving nectar to the eagle,” excels the work previously noticad, in justness) of mesporticn and gracefulness of outline and posi- tion. Nothing can be more indicative of calm re- pose and agreeable pre-occupation of mind, than the disposition of all the parts. “The Bust of Religions Meditation,” considered independently, is a fine head, but it fails to realize the idea intended to be conveyed. The sxpres-ion is rather that of an ascetic than of an amiable deyo- tee, and the face bears too much the character of a Recah decided fault, when the object ts simply e embodiment or impersonation of an idea. “ The Girl wreathing herself with Flowers,” by Professor Kahszmann, is an elaborate and highly fin- ished production. This subject presented extraordi- nary difficulties, from the spirit, grace and skill of manipulation required for its successful treatment; yet these the professor has very cred'tably encounter- ed, if not wholly overcome. The figure, whether owing to a slight straining for effect in the position, or from an almost equally trivial stiffness of outline, has less of that spontaneous and joyous character of movement than one expects to find in a work of this description. Antonio Galli’s “Infant Saviour Slumbering on the Cress,”’ is a work of less merit than the produc- tions of the same artist previously noticed. It pos- sesses, however, considerable grace and beauty of outline. One of the most perfect works in the collection, whether we regard its conception, outline, or ac- curacy of details, is Hans Gasser's bronze statue of “ Venus Stepping into the Bath.” It ine a large share of ideal beauty, and the attitude, indicative at once of caution, m¢ =o) and anticipated pleasure, is powerfully expressed. jos’s “ Slumbering Venus” is a graceful and pleasing bas relief, though not very highly finished. We now come to a specimen of carving which is almost unique in its way,and which many persons may pass heedlessly by, in utter ignorance of the ex- traordinary amount of labor and caution required in its execution. We allude to the ‘‘ Basket of Flowers"” sculptured in marble, by Antonio Galli. Those who examine it carefully, must admire and marvel at the indomitable perseverance which could select and execute such a subject. The “ Bust of the Redeemer,” by Innocenzo Frac- caroli, is a fine head, physically considered, but it lacks that divine and spiritual expression whish we invariably look for in this most difficult subject. There is a heaviness about the forehead and hair that contributes greatly to this effect. “ Atala and Chactas, in the Act of Embracing,” by, Fraccaroli, is a Hoole. cuncstred group. The nobleness and grace of two figures are greatly enhanced by the extreme beauty and classicality of the costumes. How forcibly they remind us of the description of the pee — For contemplation he, and valor formed— For softness she, and sweet attractive grace, More fair. more winning soft, more amiably mild. We now come to what we consider the most im- portant and valuable work in the five arts section of this department—‘ Eve after the Fall,”—by Pietro Pagani, of Milan. This figure is characterized by many of those excellences which constitute the chiet elements of the high school of art; in fact, in ideal beauty, grace, softness, flexibility, correctness of proportion, and force of expression, it is not sur- passed by any modern effort that has fallen under our observation. The sculptor appears to have selected for his inspiration the moment when Eve becomes suddenly impressed with a full sense of the enormity of the crime she has committed, and is awe stricken atits consequences. Nothing can be more finely con- ceived or executed than the attitude and expression of this beautiful figure. The deep and touching sorrow depicted in the fixed gaze of those melan- choly reba preduces a profound impression on the heart of the spectator, who beholds before him an impersonation of anguish such as he could not have conceived the chisel of the sculptor capable of con- veying, Reeve now noticed all the sculptures in this de- partment, with the exception of Sangeorgio’s “ Bust of Vincenzo Monti, the Poet ;” “the Mourner,” by Pietro del Negro; “the Fisherman,” by Luigi Cocchi ; “the Son of the Soldier,” by Jorini, and “the Industrious Girl,” by Pietro Magni, all admir- able works, but more particularly the latter, which invariably extorts an exclamation of surprise and pleasur@from those who behold it. Amongst the innumerable other objects that go to make up the sum total of attractions in this section, the visiter wil! be much strack with the beauty of several articles in terra-cotta, amongst which the bronzed mantel piece and entablature for a looking glass, by Boni, occupying a conspicious place. 'Yhere is also a collection of interesting medallions, which have been cast in moulds instead of stamped, and yet equal in beauty and distinctness the most perfect specimens produced by the latter process. The oil paintings contributed to this department not having as yet been arranged, we are ouly able to notice the three or four that have just been hung, Waldmullers “ Breaking up of the Village School’ displays considerable humor, great truthfulness of detail; high finish, and richness of coloring. Its only fault is, that its excessive minuteness detracts from the general effect, cutting the composition up so much, that the eye is distracted when one retires to a little distance. Even the very shadows cast by the different objects, contribute toa notion (au er- roneous one, we know) that the work has been copied from a daguerreotype. This picture affords another illustration of the consequences of violating the rale that an artist in his love of finish and minute de- lineation should never forget that it is quite as im- portant to study the general effect. When th’s is neglected much ef the beauty of the picture is lost upon the casual observer, and the artist himeelf loses the chances of a favorable first impression, The true test of the degree of finish necessary, is just this: First study the ensemble required, at a reason able and natural distance, and then give it all the finish that is consistent with itseffect at that distance. In the present case, although each figure is a perfect picture in itself, the harmony of the general arrange- ment is marred by a neglect of this rule. : A companion picture by the same artist, entitled “Blowing Bubbles,” is an exceedingly humorous and carefully finished production. A marsh landscape in Upper Austria, by Mertens, of Salsburg, is to be admired for the rich and sub- dued tone of color that pervades it, realizing appa- rently the true atmospheric effect of the s repre- eented. - ‘ A_ picture of three damsels bathing, by Wald- muller, completes our notice. The subject, a favorite one with painters, offords many advantages to him who treats it, not only from its attractive character, but the beauties of design and coloring of which it is susceptible. The picture before us, though spirit- €d and vigorous as regards drawing and color, can- not be said to be characterized by those lighter graces and delicate traits of outline incident to the conception. The figures remind us somewhat of the women of Rubens in the heaviness of their propor- tions, while the fulness and freshness of the flesh tints subject them to the reproach so wittily urged against those of the great Flemish painter by Opie, of having been fattened on roses. The work is, neverthelegs, one of high artistic merit. WASHINGTON NATIONAL MONUMENT, CONTRIBUTIONS. Cash on hand. . ance Contributions fo: G44 39 Brooklyn City Intelligence, Tar Brooxiyy Common Covsen, axp Tie Coxsonpa- rect. —At an adjourned mesting of the Common last night, Alderman Dayton presooted a resolu tion proposi:g the names of reven gentieme of the city, to carry into eflect the p entitled “An act to provide for the consolidation 0 cities of Brooklyn, Williamsburg, and the town of Bush. wick.” The act, it appears, was not brought before the Board in an official form, and its reading was thers- fore objected to, A motion was made to lay tho resolu tion on tae table, which was lost, ard an animyted dis custion followed, in which the consolidation scheme was denominated a Gesign originated for the purpose of taking away the rights of the city of Brooklyn for the benefit of afew large property holders, The board ad- journed pending the discussion, ‘Willlamaburg City Intelligence. Finv.—Laet evening, Hout half past veven o'clock, a fire was discovercd iasuing from the front basement of Messrs. Tuttle & Bailey’s mannfactory, corner of South and First streets. The fire department and police were early on the ground and succeeded in arresting the flames befere very material damage had been sustained Love about $500, Fully insured. The fire originated from a furnace in the baremont. The safety of buildi and materiala fa mainly attributable to the timely arri and prompt action of officer Minor, of the First ward, American Association for the Advancement of Setence. * This association will hold its annual convention to- day at Cleveland, Ohio. Last year the association did not meet. in consequence of apprehensions of the cholera, snd consequently there bas been no public gathering of the members since the meeting in Alba- ny, in 1851. This is only the second time the associ- ation has beca called to assemble west of the Alle- piace, and it is thonght that the attendance will e greater, particularly from the West and Southwest, than on any previous occasion. The list of members npon the special committees conn all the ieading men of scientific repute in ‘the United States. We neay mention Professor B. ,Pierce, President of the association ; Professor Benjamin Silliman, Sen., New Haven ; Professor O. M. Mitchell, of Ciucinnati; Professor A. D. Bache, of the United States Coast Survey; President E. Hitchcoek, of Amherst College; Hon. Edward Eve- rett, of Cambridge, Mass.; Professor Joseph Henry, of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington; Professor Louis Agassiz, of Cambridge, Mass.; Professor Ar- nold Guyot, of Cambridge; Professor E. Loomis, New York; Sears C. Wulker, Esq., of Cambridge; and Professor S. St. John, of Cleveland. The array of names is brilliant, and furnishes assurance that tue results of the Cleveland session will he fraught with good tothe world. The local committee is compose as follows:— A. C. Brownell, J.P. Kirtland, R. K. Winslow, T. P. Handy, J. Gillet, H. B. Payne, H. P. Wendell, H. V. Wilson, Benj. Stannard, J. M. Woolsey, H. L. Smith, Hi. L, Kingsley, O. H. Perry, J. 8. Newberry, A. Stone. Hon. Wa. Case, Chaizman. Prof. 8. Sr. Jonn, Secretary. ‘The association will remain in seesion for a week. We hope it will bea week of pleasure and profit to its members. ‘Washington Gossip, [From the Washington Republic, Jaly 26.] News to-day is almost as scarce as dry spots in our deluged city. The most industrious inquisition at all the points where information is usually to be had re- sulted in an exceedingly brief chapter. A California newspaper, received by the Treasury Department, states that the Grand Jury of San Fran- cisco has found a true bill of indictment against Col. James Collier, first Collector at that port, charging him with having misappropriated some $300,000 of the public fnnds; also, that a similar indictment was expected to be found against T. Butler King, who succeeded Colonel Collier, charging him with the misapplication of about $100,000. Itis not true, I believe, that the department has received any official notification of the facts, or any information on the subject, except that contained in the newspaper referred to. Some months since the pe ae sent out to San Francisco, by the present Coliector (Major Hammond), such evidence as it had in its peceia, with directions to have the subject brought before the Grand Jury, if the evidence trans- mitted, and such additional evidence as wasexpected to be obtained, were deemed sufficient to procure the indictments. This action of the department was men a eeoaaa secret until to-day. Solonel Collier's accounts have never been adjusted by the department. He acknowledges having in his pos-ession moneys belonging to the United States, but had steadily refused to pay them over until the department should allow him certain suspended items charged against him. From the first, how- ever, he declared his readiness to stand a suit and abide the issue, whatever it might be. It seems the department preferred to take the more summary method of a criminal prosecution, which will proba- bly end in smoke. Perhaps the prosecution in Mr. King’s case rests upon a similar basis. Minister Soulé left the city to-day for New York. after a final conference with the President this fore- noon. John A. Cuthbert, Southern Rights man, has been appointed live oak agent of the government, for Alabama. John Tyssowski, recently a clerk in the office of the Register of the Treasury, has been appointed an ex- aminer in the Patent office. Isaac Rudebaugh, of Indiana, is appointed toa clerkship in the Register’s office, to fill the vacancy occasioned by Mr. d'yssowski’s promotion. Samuel York AtLce has been transferred from the office of the Register of the Treasury, to a $1,500 clerkship in the Sixth Auditor’s office, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of R. C. Mur- » appointed Consul at Shanghai. Mr. Murphy, fs the way, isfrom Ohio, and is spoken of ag an energetic and talented young man. He came to Washington in the spring, expecting to get a consu- late, failing in which, he took a clerkship, and ia time obtained fi n appointment he sought. y Intelligence. BOAT AFFAIRN—SOME FURTHER DEVELOPEMENTS OF THE SUPPOSED MURDER. Yesterday some further developsments were made in the mysterious boat matter, and brought before the Chief of Police by Captain Ditehet, of the Fourth ward polices, eho is diligently working in the case. and has been ever cince the boat was found adrift, and the articles found therein, which tend to thiow fu'much mystory over the whole affair. It will de resollected that a boat was found adrift in the Fast river, foot of Exghtisth street, on the morning of the 206th inst., containing an umbrella, a parasol and a load. ed pistol. There wae also in the boat a considerable quan- tity of blocd, finger marks of blood on the side of the boat, from # person outside, as if clinging to the boat for astietance, until driven away, possibly, by the blows of the asrassin. This boat bas already been claimed by a person named McLsvghlin, in Cherzy street, who states that it had been stolen from the dock on the night in queation. On Sundsy last Mr. I. S Porter, residing in 116th street, near the East river, informed ‘the polico that on the morning of the 20th’ inst, about daylight, he caw the boat adrift, foating down the river; that subsequently afisherman, by the name of Brown, towed the boat ashore at the foot of Soventy-ninth street at about noon that day; since then the whole affair has been a mys- About twelve o’clock that day, a man in the em- of Mr. Porter, found on the bank of the river a Penama bat and a note there!n. The following is a copy, which by publication may possibly lead t» the discovery of sere further information: COPY OF Mr Cuanrens—Dear sir— Will you meet me at broadway, where Lam al) © 80 and wo will be off to the immigrante’ refuget “Tne date of the note corresponds to about the time of the finding of the boat, ani may yet lead to the unravel- ling of the strange circumstances, Captain Di tt ha eady ascertained that two of the fraternity designated and known as dock thieves, were the parties *ho ctole the boat, having been seeo after taking tho boat, to goon boarda vessel and steal a pair of oars. The theory ir, that should there be no murder in the care, that some captsin of a vessel ia the harbor fred upon the fellows in the said boatas they were mak- ing their escape, having been detected on board the ship stealiog, and that one or more of the rogues has been wounded, which accounts for the blood in the boat; it ned by them after effecting their rome distance from the city. On the night in question xo less than two captains of versely discharged firearms at dock thieves, as they rowed eir vessels, having been on board the ships searching for plunder. ‘Tox OLISIDE Si0Rs8 —In perambulating down tows one iv foreibly #truck at the immenre business done by the wholers's houses, since they are obliged to oeeapy the whole of the sidewalk with portions of their stock, In tho shaye cf boxes, bales, cues, bags and barrels, of ail , sbajes acd sizes, The stores themaelvea are very lerge, but still not half large esough for the purpoxes ro- quired, to juége by the tiers of packed goods in front of them, ' They seem to consist of goods which have beea eeld and awaitirg transportation, as each package haa an adorers painied in very legible characters on some part of it. Some are bound to Texas, California and Ore gov, and others to place: and near. By the leogth of time some of there cases on the sidewalk, how- THE MYSTERIOU n will start at 6g P. h's eating cellar, No. hinds, ever, the puvebsrers caz not be in very great immediate want of the valunble gouds enclosed, ‘Tadeod, some ma- Lieiour people have been heard to sey that it is all dons for Burcombe, that the boxer thus exposed, have no- thing but emptir inside, and that they are merely placed there to gi ie failacious air of doing a great bis recs. One libellous individual has even gone so far as to asseverate that he bas seen the same packiog cases di- roved to ali quarters of the Union in one week, each side te address upon it andeach in its tara ht side up, previous to dumping it on the morning. This, however, is doubtless a one of most gigantic proportions, bearing f some One® way Out West, that was ck by the cane of a passer by the other ighty hollow. But whether full or empty, ly Gitagreeable t) have the bark scratched off your shin,‘and your pants destroyed by # projectiog nat) io endeavoring to squeeze through them; and it is to ba hoped that if they must cooupy the sidewalk, the own ere will be humane enough to place them as near the gat- ter as possible, ord turn the nail heads to the road. Minrrary Excursiox— Cry NADIERS,—TAis highly divciplined and dashing company, under the command of Capt. Eagleson, will celebrate their third annual exeur- jon this day, at Elizabethtown, They will proceed at a quarter to tén, from pier No.1, North river, for the scene of their recreation, where a sumptnou dejeuner will await their arrival, and that of their numerous guests, Tur New ENGLanp Pronmacn—The Light Guards, Capt. Vincent, will leave in the Norwich line, on Satur- day evening, fossort the New England Society to Ply- mouth. They will be accompanied by Dod: 's Band. CorrEgction —In our re) of the Enna at the commencement of the Academy, at Niblo’a, we neglected to mention the name of jamen 8. Raynor, who was awarded the ward medal! for ‘‘the greatest ex- cellence in orotory.”’ Police Intelligenee. A CASE OF SURGLARY—REMARKABLE MANNER OF RECOVERING A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY STOLEN. On Saturday last, some robbers entered the premises of Joseph Rottger, grocer, No. 32 Weat Broadway, and from the bureau drawer, stole the following y :— he Dank bills, $250; in gold coin $155; two fal cekeen five silver watches; sever gold finger rings; one silver bracelet; two breastpins; sight silver teas; , and tre ir of gold earrings; in all valued at $520, No authen- fe information could be ascertained of the property, um til yesterday morning. two men named Moore an@ James Halleck, called at the store of Mr. Rot! end het rs if mere a ived @ reward for io. 4 of his lost property. Mr. botiger im done 80. ‘then, id Halleck ‘‘I think I have some of the articles in my possession, from the description,” Mr, Rottger sent for the assistance of officers Smita and cer,of the First District Court. These officers, on a charge he red sgainstthem, took both parties into custody. and Halleck both declared their innocence in the perpet ion of the larceny, and informed Mr. Rottger, and the cfficers also, how they came in possession of the portion of the stolen propezty. Mr. Halleck said that on gene Sd was at Hob = | ‘and saw two men approach a sand bank, dig a hole, then deposit something: afier they left, hw felt curious to ascertain what they had buried, went to the spet, and then, on turning over the sand, discovered the folJaw- ing articles /—0ne silver watch, one gold watch, and & gold watch case, six silver teaspoons, two breast) and six gold finger rings; this Bronerty bel to be stolen, brought it to city and took it to his own residence, No, 48 avenue C. On Monday following he returned sgain to Hobokem, and took Mr. Meore with him, thinking to find other attl- cles, but on searching the spot all that was found was a small piece of gold ina lump. The police conveyed the two men before Justice Bogart who, not believing their story, detained them in custody for a further examination. Mr. Halleck informed the officera that if they went to the bureau drawer, at his re- idence, they would find the articles of jewel cribed.’ The officers went and procured the articles, which were recognized and identified by Mr. Rottger, as 6 portion cf his pro, ty stolen on Saturday last. Tt will, in all proba lity, be made to appear om the exe minatios of ‘the matter, tha eat 1, Moore and Hallece are jocent parties, having come ‘the property as they have already stated. pee AN AFFRAY ON BOARD SHIP—ONE MAN KNOOKED OVERBOARD AND DROWNED. Yesterday afternoon. officer Smith, of the Fifth arrested a man named William Leslie, a seaman on the ‘ship Balmoral, of Scotland, Captain Alexander Douglass, lying at foot of Boach street, on a charge of knocking Thomas Evans overboard from said ship ite the river, during a conflict with each other, and up te last evening his body had not been recovered. It seoma that both parties were hands on board the ship, pute srose between them, and conflict ensued, and im the affray Evans was knocked overboard, but whether by accident or intentionally is a matter at present of un- certainty. Leslie was conveyed before Justice Bogart, who committed him the Tombs, there to remain till the further action of the authorities. Should the body be recovered, a Coroner’s inquest will be held, and then all the asta eee: eee ae A Daring —Arrest of the Su "ar ties. —Ye verday, officers Taylor and swager, of the Thirteenth arrested four men, natives of Poland, pares pe Milistone, ioe Goldstein, Scenery jacob, and Hyman Levy. on a charge of concer: in robbing the premises of Philip calisy rest at Ne. 153 Broome street, of a paver box containing six watches, five gold chains, three dozen gold earrings, four dozen gold breastpins, together with other articles, valued in alt at six hundred and Ca -four dollara, It appears that Mr. Galley had the trunk, im which was nace the paper box containing the jewelry, standing im his bedroom. That on Tuesday night he retired to rest and looked his bedroom door, and for further se- curity placed a chair behind it. night, however, some bold thief to open the door, push the chair on one side, remove the trunk from the bedroom, break it oes im the entry, and carry off the paper box in Map yin ad been deposited. Captain Ruscell, of the Thirteenth ward. police, on being informed of the robbery placed the above named officers on the search for the burglars. Yest they obtained a clue, that a basement located at No. Broome street, was occupied by some suspicious charae- ters, and rdingly the officers pounced im upon them, and at a table cat five men, two of whom were counting some money. Considerable confusion was manifested by the suspect- ed parties when the police entered, and a general dever- wipation seemed to existamong:t them to escape as soom as posrible. The officers, however. succeeded im captar- ing four of the party. the fifth man escaping. The pre- mises were then searched, and in the beck room, betweem two beds, was founda paper box; this box was recoge nized by Mr. Gsliey as the box owned by oar in which the jewelry was deposited at the time i was stolen. ‘There was then some few articlos jevelzy in the box, but none of it identified by Mr. Galley. In the «ame room was found on the mantel piece twe skeleton keys, one of these fitted the lock of the door oo- cupied ty Mr. Galley, where the robbery was effected Im a rhasl, tied up for concealment, whic! iy ona child ia the cradle, was a screw driver end a chisel The suspicion being very strong inst the accused parties, Justice Welsh, before whom they were taken, de- talued them for s further examination. An Unnatural Mother —Yesverday a'ter & colored woman named Mary Aon Decatur, was arre: by officer Carlin, of the Sixth ward police, on @ charge of violeady Areaulting and beating her child, a small boyof about sight years of age The wretched woman was under the influence of liquor, and bed taken the child by his woolly hexd, and beat him about the head and face ia 8 shocking mapner; several very severe contustons were visil and a deep cut was inflicted on the right temole, from which the blood flowed profusely, and but for the timely interference of some citizens, who called in the sid of the police, the mother would certainly have killed her child. Even when brought iato the court, she struck the child a yery vielaut biow in the mouth with her clenched fist, threatening at the same time that sne would yet killthe young nigger. Justice Bogart com- mitted ber to the Tombs, and the child was sent to have medical treatment. Arrest OF @ Hack Driver.—A back driver, named Mark Howlana, ig sae afternoon arrested by oticer Devoe, the vigilant tock Inspector, on the complaint of Dr Samuel P. Townsead, who cum; lained that the hack- man overcharged him; and, because be would not sub- mit to the imposition, after leaving the doctor at the Fastern steamboat landing, drove of with the trunk containing large qual of Mrs. Townsend’a wearing apparel. On the arrest of the driver the trunk was found at the stable, where the backman put up bis horres, The delay consequent upon the de- tention of the trunk caused Dr. Townsend to miss hig portage in the boat. Theaccased was taken before Jus- tice Bogart, who committed bim to privon tm default of 2 five of $10, impored by ths magistrate for the viola tion of the ordinance. Arrest of a Hotel Thief.—A fellow, called Geo, Thomy son, was arrested yesterday morving om a charge of roe dirg a room situated in the house No. 195 Washington street. The rogue was noviced «bout 10 o’cloek yester- asy Worhisg prowling about the house, Mrs, Joanna Quigley, @ resident of the premises, observed the accaaed. enterzcom No. 33. occupied by Mfr, Van Pelt, and aus- pec ing he was a thief, went to the room, avd there tho rogue, he having just broken open a valise, and some of its contents under his arm ready to carry off An slarm was given, and the thief was conducted to the police A aa The magistrate committed him to prison tou trial, Jersey City Intelligence. ‘Tre Bank Rorpery.—Nothing has transpired since the robbery of the Mechanica’ and Traders’ Bunk which baw Jed to the detection of the robbers. The officers of the Dank and the police are on the alert, traciog out ang fecte which mey give a clue to the detection of the plun- derers, Yesterdsy afternoon the servant girl im fa- wily of the cashier was arrested on the stremgth of ‘the affidavit of the cashier, and committed te jail to await eny discoveries or developments that may be wade relative to the affair. She had resided im the fa~ rally about a month, and was obtained in a New York in- telligence office, They know but little concerning her previous to residing there She protests her cence in an earnest manner. The Directors of the Inatitu- tion for Savings offer $109 reward for the recovery of thelr fands. At about 9 o'clock A.M., after the robbery, a rough~ looking man, dressed ia sailor clothing, entered Bowen & McNamee's, in Broadway, with a handful of new bank bills, They did not change his money, nor look at it clorely, and not having hesrd of the robbery, did not cause bis arrest cn suspicion, N sthing bes been heard of him since, so far as is known, The loss will not, in the least, interfere with either of the losing institutions, except ia the dividends to the stockholders. SPRED OF TE ARABIA AND Pactric.—At the sailing of the Arobia yesterday there was much contention smong bystanders as to the speed of the Arabis and that of the Yavific. A group of seveuty-five or one buvdred persons in front of the Atlantic Hotel, near the Cunard dock, took up the subject in earnest. and over $1,000 al ogether were stoked npon the result of their present trips. The cific sailed on Saturday, 234 inst, et 12 M., and the Ara- bia loft yesterday at 12 o'clock 38 minates, Ovr Mixistrr to Srars.—From El Heraldo, leading journal of Madrid, June 26, 1863:—Mr. Bar- i he representative of the United States, has arrived at this Court on_his retarn froma journey ade to Andalusia with his family. Mr. Barringer will reside at La Granja (one of the royal sites) until the arrival of Mr. soule, when he will finally depart from_our country, where he willdeave so many friends and so many sincere admirers of the course of conduct he has observed during his among us. A Domestic Miscellany, The water in the channel of the Ohio river; at Pitta- burg, bas gore down to twenty-one inches. In anticipa- tion of its voon rawning dry, a new company is aboub forming to construct a railroad over its bed. Chancellor Lesesne, of the southern Alabama district, bas announced his determination to resign in September. ‘The Terre Haute Jowrnal says that Liviegstom, whe killed his half brother, D. J. W. Gordon, in Vigo county, was acquitted on the ground of self-defence, A vote on the water question was taken at New on the ‘26th inst., which resulted in favor of the by an aggregate majority of 500, The annual commencement of Trinity College will take oe in Christ’s Chureh, on Thureday, 26th. Fests at 10 o'olock A. Me “