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righteossly deserve, by prostrating them to the
earth
And when they fall, they'll fall like L.eifsr,
Never 10 rise az ain :"

Hail. with collection of original paintings, more
numerous and remarkable than ever were exhibited
before in this country. Very nearly 300 works of
art, in every variety of style, coorng, composition
portrait fancy or landscape-have been collected
together this seasonall ofthem by American artists,
and many Of them young, well ofthe first order
Of excellence Our Ariel had peep the other day,
and speaks in raptures Of about fifty sixty these
"sweet bits of beauty" which indicate remarkable
genius and skill in the art. Among these are speci-
from the easel of Mount, Cole, Edwards, Hunt
ington, lnman, and many others yet young and un-
known to fame. We have heard several Of these
paintings spoken of-and have many, but shall
not enter into particular criticism till the Academy
is regularly opened
The opening of the present exhibition, combined
with other circumstances, may be said to begin
in the progress of the fine arts in this coun-
try. We are perfectly convinced, from what we
have already of the state ofmodern painting and
sculpture, in London, Paris, and New York, that in
less than ten years, the painters and sculptors OF
this country-this strange, unrivaed, mysterious,
republican and-that New York will exhibit
originality, more genius, more power, more variety,
more enthusiasm, than all Europe combined. Toany
who has taste and love for art it is only neces-
sary to be convinced of ths-frst to have the
.
go to the National Academy in Clinton Hall tomor.
row. and to Stout's statue of Victoria at the Stuyye
SAINT Institute today or any day Both these, though
different exhibitions, must be taken as whole-as
one of those sudden and remarkable developments
tual history Of any country.
Why is all this sol We willte In this country
the mind is completely emancipated from all artii
cal rules in religion, in politics. literature and art
No cold rules Of the schoos-no pedaRtic processes
repress that natural enthusiasm which is the soul
and body Of the higher order of art in every age
Of the world. There is only draw back to this
state of things. Our literature, criticism,
philosophy, want the originality which has thus
far created the American school of painting and stat
uary The opinions of the public too much under
the influence of those emas culated preenders who
conduct literary and other periodicals. who have
relish for the broad bold original striking traits
which have thus far marked artists. The miser-
able imbeciles in original critcsm-indeed, in ORR
gnal and graphic writing-as preside over such peri
odicas the Knickerbocker the Mirror the Corsair
and other emascalated prints of the day, never can
appreciate the bold, sterling genius, which, from
amidst poverty and neglect, spring like eagle
10 the heavens high bearing aloft the wreath Of
mortality for their age and their country.
We include in this category the miserable drivellers
who have created and organized the Apollo Assoca-
ton the same principles that they would open
furniture ware-room, or begin an auction store on
the Jack O Haggerty plan in Pearl street.
How long is this state Of things to remain
SAILING or THE GREAT WESTERN. FAsHIoSA-
BILE TRAVEL TO EURoPE.-Yestcrday, at IL o'clock,
the Great Western sailed full Of passengers number
ing 10 persons Of all ages and both sexes and with
every purpose in trade, travel, amusement, and re-
creation. An immense crowd collected Together,
many Of them friends Of those cmbarking to the
vessel off.
Among others we noticed His Excellency NJ de
Pontois, Minister of France to this government, who
revisits Paris for brief season, and will show the
French people the rapidity and advantages Of steam
power Mr. Cswell, the agent Of the Bank Of Engla
also returns. He has spent nearly two years inthis
country has collected every dollar Of the old debt,
and carries back with him valuable information Of
the great and unrvalled physical resources Of this
extraordinary land. Robt. Berney, Of this city, and
his lady, the niece of the Due de Montebello, are
also passengers They are a visit for couple Of
years TO Europe, and will spend the next winter in
Italy with the lady's relatives Col. J. b. Murray,
his lady and daughter will visit France and England
and return in the fall. Mr.. Murray is engaged in
some important financial negotiation. Mr.. Salton-
stall Of London who returns, agent Of ertain
capitalists sent here to investigate the resources
Of this country
But above all Abraham Van Buren,, the Prince Of
Wales Of this countryside first born Of his Highncss
the President goes out to England and is accompa-
nicI by his lady and her brother the Hon. Mr.. Sim
gleton, OF South Carolina. The Prince carries with
him an autographs letter Of the President 10 her
majesty Queen Victoria, besides letter Of introduce
ton from General Jackson to the Duke Of Yelling
ton. When Prince John went TO Europe last year.
General jackson gave Prince John letter TO the
Duke Of Wellington in something like these terms
THE HkRMrTAeE, 10th May, 1888
Permit an old soldier though stranger you personally
yet perfectly acquainted with great deeds and noble
rem the President Of this republic by the Eternal
my dear Lord he Is damned fine young fellow. I have
taken this liberty with Lord soldier whose
has bees inpeded by etiquette any other dam
ned nonsense would with another whose history H. by God
part and damned large part, Of the history OF Europe
am, my dear old joval boy,
Yours ahectionatey,
ANDREW JACKSON.
The Duke Of Wellington talked for awhole season
over this admirable letter, and il procured for the
Prince all the brilliant attentions he has recently
ceived in England wehave no doubt that the Prisce
OF Wales and his lovely Princess will be received
with even distinguished attention by Victoria
AID that she will conceive affection for the fair Car
Gilman beyond what be conceived at this distance