Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-05-05

ny coldly and quietly "it Is not TO be doubted
that you are in the iairest way to become great
fool
GLOW SIR" said Edmund, startled, ado you
tell me that to my face /? You
cit depends now entirely upon YOURSELF" re-
sumed the goldsmith, "to escape the evil alterna-
tive of my horoscope, and to become an excellent
artist. Your drawings, your designs show bril-
liant fancy, strong power of expression, bold
skill in representation, and on this foundation
fine building may he reared. But leave off all
fashionable extravaganza, and give yourself up
entirely TO earnest study. rejoice that you strive
after tho dignity and simplicity OF the old Ger
man school, but you must here avoid the rocks on
which so many have split A deep spirit, Il
strength of mind which shall stund up against the
relaxation Of modern art, is necessary TO under
stand the true spirit OF the old German masters,
and to enter into the idea of their pictures. Then |
will the spark within he kindled and true insp- |
ration will create works that, while they are free
from blind imitation, will be worthy Of better
age. But young people now think that il they
crowd together ia n scripture picture, perhaps, |
stiff hard figures, with faces an ell long, square
bnpery, and false perspective, they have painted
IN the manner OF The old German lIiAsters, Such I
spritless imitators are like the peasant boy, who
in the church held his hat before his face, while
the PaeI -nosier was repeated, without being able
to say word, bat defended himself by declaring
thai il he did not know the prayer he knew the
tune it was set to-"
The goldsmith said much that was true aud
beautiful respecting the noble art of painting aud
gave the artist Edmund so many excellent coun-
sells, that he was greatly moved, and at last asked
how it was possible that Leonhard should have ac-
qured SO much knowledge without being himself
painter, and wondered that he lived in so much
retirement, without using the influence in art
which was in his power.
Z" have" answered The goldsmith, il very
mild, serious tone, &c have already told you, that
a long and very wonderful experience has sharp
ened my eye aud my judgment. But with regard
to the retirement in which | keep myself ! am
convinced that should everywhere meet some
thing singular which would affect my whole or
gan2allon aud certain hidden feeling that reignS
within me, and this might disturb all the quiet of
my life in Berlin. remember man. that in
certain poInl of view migll be my ancestor aud
who has grown so near to me in spirit and body,
that ] sometimes, IN an odd humor, think am
himself mean no one elsa but the Swiss Leon
hard Turnhauser, of Thurn, who lived about the
year one thousand five hundred aud eighty Two,
here at Berlin al the Court OF the Electoral Prince
George Then, as you must know, every Chem
isi was an Achymist, aud every Astronomer was
called an Astrologer; and Turnhauser might have
been both. So much is certain, however, that
Turnhauser accomplished the most wonderful
things and was especially distinguished as most
skiiul physician. He had, however, the weak
ness of wishing TO display his powers everywhere
to medie with everything, and to he at hand at
every point with his advice and assistance. This
drew upon him envy and hatred, as The rich man
who displays his wealth with pride, even if he
have gained it himself, draws enemies upon him.
IL therefore happened that people told the Elecior
that IurnlauSer knew how to make gold bur
that the latter, either because he really did not u
derstand the art, or for some other reuson refused
to do 1t. Then came the enemies of Turnhauser
| TO the Eleclor and said, 'you see what shame
| fellow he Is hp Da kps do pf kno l.
edge which he does not possess, and carries all
! kinds Of magical arts, and Jewish trades for
! which he deserves to he punished with death like
the Jew Lippot Turnhauser had formerly been
| Goldsmith, and they now refused to give him
credit for all the science which he had shown
They maintained Ikat all the reconcile writings
and important representations which he had pub
Ilshed were not prepared by himself but were
| procured ny INN from other people with bare gold
In fine, hatred, envy and Islander had operated Sc
i powerfully that he, III order TO avoid tile fate o
! the Jew LippoIt, was obliged TO leave Berlin in sc
| creL His enemies crletl out that he had givel
himself up TO the Pope; but it was not true. II,
went to Saxony and carried on his trade of gold
smith without giving up the practice of oIhc
| arts"
Edmund felt himself strangely attached toward
the old Goldsmith, and the latter repuyed the 70.
/ spectlul confidence which he displayed towards
him, Ivy not only proving himself the sronges
and most deeply learned critic of his studies II
art, but also by impartng 10 him certain il
tue preparation aud mixing of colors, which tn
old painters had al command, which in the ent
proved OF great value TO him.
There thus grew up between Edmund and tn
old man the relation OF Il hopeful, beloved pupi
and n paieina teacher aud friend.
II soon after happened that fine Summe
evening" the Commissioner OF the Council, Mel
choir Boswnkel, ~as waking in the public gsl
, dens nut not one OF the cigars which he had wit
him could be made to light. They seemed I
= have no draught. With increasing displeasur
the Commissioner threw one after another to III
grocnd, aud at las, cried out, CATER having, VII
u SO much trouble and not little cost sent to Han
: burg, for cigars, to have the wretched things spo
such fine walk, cannot now enjoy the beautiC
OF nature in any reasonable way, nor enter upo
anything like useful conversation 1t is horrible
He addressed these remarks TO Edmund Leslie
. who stood near him. and whose cigar was burr
+ ing brightly
&c Edmund without waiting for further acquain
u ance with the Commissioner, drew out immed
- aely his well filled cigar case aud reached il toy
ard the despairing gentleman, saying that he won
y answer for the goodness aud the combusIiblli'y
10 the cigars, although they did not come to hi
from hamburg direct, but were bought in sht
le in Frederlcks street.
The commissioner filed with Joy aud gladne
ie with Greatly obliged actually reached u
his hand and took one, which had scarcely touch
80, the burning match, Than The delicate grey clou
ed OF SMOKE arose, and he cried in ecslacy, sob, 81
z, worthy sir, you have relieved me from The gre
81 esI embarrassment, Thousand thanks for il, a
oy If may he SO boid would pray to- second
e- these treasures when this is consumed"
II Edmund assured him that his cigar case ~
les altogether al his disposal, and the two genllem
W. separated.
d. As the evening drew near, and Edmund,
r. mind filed with the idea OF Il picture, becar
ne somewhat absent, and without nociug the Gro
aa of company, was passing by chairs and tables
OF reach ii more retired spot, lie Commissioner
u II al his table He was about to refuse Il
10 continue his walk to The wood, when his eye
upon lady, who possessed all the charms n
no graces of youth and beauty, and who WIS sea-
III at the table from which the Commissioner |
ip- arisen.
"My daughter Aberline," said The COMMUNIST.