Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-16
WEDNESDAY,, MAY 10, 1852.

Spectator, we unu q CIitoue VI ue" P'S'"S "
Haydon, from which we make this extract.
In painting the grand picture Of Xenophon, Mr..
Haydon. gives the best Of all proofs OF his genius
and energy. and in the most satisfactory manner,
y;nfI,cates his claims, as an historical painter, to
nnhIic and national patronage. Itrepresents the
Advanced guard of Xenophen and his Ten Ihous-
and, on their retreat coming suddenly IN sight OF
the sea. which they had toiled with almost super
human endurance to reach. In the centre Ut the
picture is warrior mounted on an Arab horse,
bearing before him his wife, whom he supports in
his arms by a scarf slung over his shoulder: she
appears exhausted BY fatigue, but looking eager.
" with eistening eyes towards the sea. In the
foreground soldier, VIII" is pointing towards the
mouth Of the narrow defle. through which the
foremost men are rushing to the desired prospect.
Behind this, the principal group. is young SOL
der, bearing on his back his aged father, and low
err down is a trumpeter ascending the rock. lift
mo standard, and blowing circular trumpet
On the edge of the precipice above, Xenophen IS
seen ON horseback waving his helmet to his troops;
and part Of the cavalry defiling along the
ridge their horses snufing up the breeze from the
sea, which is visible in the distance II is stir
rine scene, full Of energy and excitement, and
denoted IN mastery manner. The spirited f.
cure of Xenophen, and the varied action Of the
horses, aud men above, are in the highest degree
characteristic, and the movement is finely ex-
pressed. la the throng immediately before the
eve, also, the appearance here and there OF an
eager tace-the straining action OF every limb
the trumpets and cym6als, which you almost
seem TO hear-and the crowd of helmeted heads
in the gorge Of the pass-all tend to convey the
eagerness and GREATNESS anxiety that animate the
weaI,ed soldiers.
and well flied; and the drawing is such as we
see in no other pictures but those of Mr.. Hay
don. In this respect his power is unrivalled, as
well as in depicting physical expression and en-
erpy of action, We would point out as especial
" worthy of admiration, the graceful rapose and
natural attitude Of the female, supported by her
husband, whose sinewy limbs and brawnv flesh
(rather too orange in hue) in CONTRAST with her
delicate form, show IF its fairness beautifully
The drawing and colorns Of the young man re-
Ginning, are the perfection Of art HIS air aud
attitude are expressive Of powerless languor.
Hi, limbs and indeed, his entire form. are abso-
lutelv real. The feet and hands not merely
indicated in & generalizing manner, but accu-
ra,ely made in every part; and, like the legs and
arms, are solid, Heshy, and glowing with the
warm hue Ut life.
Extract Of q letter from Washington to the
editor of the Portland Advertiser.
IbeIieve. barring few exceptions, Mr.. Wood
hurry makes an acceptable Secretary: he Is indus
,rious. aud works early and late; he is often
times at his office BY 8 in the morning. and sci.
dom leaves it till between and T. NJ. lie
has of late been in special labor and has at length
delivered himself Of a ..book," entitled "Rules
far REGULATING the Civil Administration OF the
Nayy.n l have given his production cursory
examination. which / was invited to do by the
very modest ..puff" he is pleased TO prefix to
it, in the shape of an address to the officers OF
the Navy" That there are many good things IN
the compilation. every one interested Will ADMIT;
that he is generous in his allowances, even loe-
raj, beyond any of his predecessors, viii also be
conceded; for instance-the Navy Agent at NOR
fo.k, Va is allowed by law, as his compensation,
the sum of 80, 900 per annum. by these resu-
laions, this officer is allowed annually, IN addi-
,;on. 81 so for Office rent-8l. 800 for clerk hire
81 so for stationary-S6O for fuel and candles
and S24O for a Porter; total. S4.40O In all
d;tion TO all these items, ian nLloUance OF 2s
n,r renfum is made TO the Nary .4ge.d at Nor
tois. on all snoneys disburSed by him for the Ma
raI Hosp;fal," find no fault with this allow
anc-it is doubtless right and proper; but con-
trast il with the course pursued BY this admins
,ration towards Mr. Fillebrown. Of this city, for
merly clerk in the Navy Department. on sa-
larry of $1,000, and mark - what wondrous diff
ference party optics make" That gentleman
charged was allowed, and received, one per cen.
fam on his disbursements on account OF the Ma
val Hospital; and for this pedious act, as it was
STYLED, he was dismissed from his office, his cha
racter traduced, a suit instituted against him.
yerdicf oJtained IN has faror. and he is now hung
L. r., rkDfS
II States. waiting the action Of that tribunal up
on the judgment Of the court below! Are such
proceedings just, aad can such things always bef
Again-Mr. Woodbury. says IN his g book"-
6. The Nsvv Agent at Gibraltar is authorized to
draw on. Barring, Brothers 4 Go. OF London, for
an amount. If required, not exceeding $4,000
ner uuarter." So Ear very good. But he appends
g the same paragraph these words The Bank
Of the U. States Wa paid ST per cent. for trans.