Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-07-27

ANrcpoTE OF WA>RINsrox ALGsroS.-The strong deyo
tona feeling OF this late distinguished artist formed Of
the prominent traits OF his beautiful character Con-
nected with this characteristic remarkable incident
his early life which has been related by of mis-
intimate friends. Mr. Alston member Of the Eps
coPal church.-Alihough in early life he
slant attendant he not strongly attached to religion,
eminent for his piey. il would be much that he
unbelieyer skeptc his views, but
he speak slghungly Of religious things, and
10 ENJOY ess the expense OF holy subjects. His
feelings, however underwent remarkable change
sequence Of singular event ia h life, which made very
strong impression and regarded by him direct
Divine inteTpositou iu las behalf.
Not long after his marrugc with his first wife, the sister Of
the late DR.. Claiming he made his Europe
After residence there OF e than year. his pccu-
mary wants became very pressing and urgenmore than
ut any other period Of his life. lie even, times,
loss for themeans Of purchasing the necossaes Of life On
ono OF these occasions himself used to the
he IN his studio rejecting with feeling of almost des-
peation, upon his condition. His conscience seemed
tell him that he had deserved his Affections and drawn them
upon himself by his irrogious neglect Of religion, and by
his want OF due gratitude Tor past ayors from Heaven HIS
heart, all az once seemed filed with the hope that God
would listen to his prayers, he would offer up his
direct expression Of pcnencc, and ask for divine aid
He accordingly locked his door, Withdrew corner
OF the threw hi nso upon s knees and prayed for
loaf Of bread for himself and his While thus employed
knock heard the door. feeling o momcniafy
Shame az being detected IN this position and feeling O fear
lest he might have been observed induced him hasten
and open the door. inquiries for Mr. AlsiOn.
lie anxious 10 learn who the fortunate purchaser Of
the painting VI "te Angel Une ." regarded by the artist
Of his masterpieces, and which had the prize at
the exhibition Of the Academy. lie is told that u las
been sold "Can IL be possible7 Not sold. Where IL
I It 90 be- had p "ln this very room. Here u is,''
] producing the painting from a and wiping Of
the dust "ls 10 for sulc 10 be bought 2" the
eager intcu5atory. alt is for sac-bui its value has
never yet my idea of los WORTH been adequately appre.
ciacd-and would part with b." "Nhat it, price '
81 have done niXiug any nominal have always,
far, exceeded my offers. leave you to name the
price" "WHiour hundred pounds be adequate recon-.
pcnse " "ItsmDtc than have asked lOrit" "ThCn
the painting mine" The stranger introduced hmscE
the Marquis Of siaford-and Doe became from that mo-
mont, ono Of the wauncst friends OF Mr. Atou. By him.
Mr.. A. introduced 10 the society of the nobility end
gony-nnd be- became Of the favored among the
many gifted minds that adorned the circle which he was
thus inoduccd, but which he fond Of appear
ing often.
The instantaneous relief thus eIJrdod by the lberaiy
Of his noble visitor always regarded by Al.stJn, as
direct answer TO bic proycr, and b. made deep impression
upon his mind. To tnis event Zoe nficr &
attribute the increase Of devotional feelings. which bccam,
/ prominent trait in DIS claractor.-B9gfgn dfas