The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-27

BALTIMORE, Jan. q, 1874.
Robert Giim~'s Public Gallery Of Paintings-
Price of the ApoAo Association-FM Length
Portrait of Chief Justice 1aney by Clorer-Judge
7aney's Co~&-Nicholas Biddle-TueLfih Night
COP. Iko,nas-C axtion to Old Men and Young
Ladies.
1t will be gratifying doubt &c the friends OF the
fine arts, to learn that it Is the intention of Robert
Gilmor iof this city. a gentleman well known
throughout the country for his taste and berality,
to establish public gallery aud present to the peo-
pie of Baltimore his valuable collection of paintings
In doing which, Mr. Gmor will add to his reputa-
ton, not only as lover of painting, but also IN
laying foundation for the establishment of correct
principles in the arts, in quarter of the union,
few years back, been but imPerfectly appre cafed;
in a city which presents subjects worthy the rich
and juicy pencil Of Rembrandt, or the gorgeous
tints OF Titcan, we know 1t Is not uncommon for
men of wealth to make known to the world their
intentions Of establishing public libraries, and other
Institutions OF like nature, and the world :" hears
but not - yet in this instance, we feel con-
WINGED, as we have been assured by the gentleman
himself, that as soon as his affairs are satisfactorily
arranged, he will commence the erection OF the
edfce.
beautiful landscape, painted by Durand of New
York, has Just arrived in Baltimore, and is now
exhibiting at the gliding store OF Cariss ~ Shuts:
1t u.s. we understand, one of the prize pictures OF
the Apollo Association, which fell to the lot of
gentleman Of this city. The scene represents the
touching the waves with its golden tnts." AT
the right Of the landscape, upon ut Of rocks, sits
solitary crane, waiting with patient anxiety tor
the twilight to deepen into night. 1t is most beau
tiful.
We are gratiied to learn, that the members of the
bar OF Baltimore, have it in contemplation to en-.
gage Mr. Clover to execute tgl sength portrait Of
Chief Justice fancy. Mr.. Clover has already
completed for the family, a portrait OF Judge
fancy, which has elected warm and universal
appreciation. The Judge left for Washington on
ing of the Supreme Court. The death of Judge
Thompson has affected him much as they were in
innate and attached friends. The family of the
Chief Justice remain at their residence in Balti-
A. Key, lawyer OF distinguished merit, and the
author OF many touching and many patriotic pieces
Of poetry, among which is the "Star Spangled
Banner,' a national song, fresh in the memory Of
every american. Never have we become acquaint-
ed with more upright, benevolent, and kind
hearted man than Roger j. fancy: We remem-
Der well his first entrance into Baltimore after his
appointment to the Office of Chief Justice, when
the tide Of prejudice strong. and almost over
towering against him. when the people thought
Nicholas .Biddle an honest man, fancy syco.
phant-when he was sneered at and condemned
for pursuing course which has saved the country,
as has since been proved from almost irreuievable
embarrassment The storm is outridden. Time has
uncovered and thrown before the public the mo-
ives OF DOtn men. w mere now Is Roger Is. laney!
Where Nicholas Biddle! Virtue will answer for
the firsttears Of orphans, and the wall OF widows
tor the latter.
Your old merry making custom Of keeping New
Years day, with us is almost entirely unthough Of
We have, however, instead thereof, a custom of
calling up to the twelfth nigh, from house to house.
masked and in character, which affords much
amusement. AT friends, where we were spend
ing the evening, among others, came couple of
wags, dressed as an old man and his wife. The
old gentleman seemed very much taken with
md commenced in the most patrlarchal manner
'troking him upon the head, at the same time
remarking that he bore strong resemblance to his
son John. Indeed, replied the young lawyer,
wishing TO be very polite-"I feel quite compliment
ted" 'You need not put in the old man, ''or he
generally thought TO be very ugly boy" One Of
the party is expected to be acquainted with the per-
sons upon whom they cali, yet it does not necessa-
rily folow-forit has, in one or two instances &C.
Greek, Moor, NC, have been ushered into parlors
OF gentlemen of first standing-lounged upon the
sofas-chattcd with the ladies-efiluvated like
muskrats, and have never been discovered, until
upon being accompanied to the door the never to be
mistaken wool, or unchanged leopard spots, have
leeped out from beneath the head or neck cover
ing.
Our Governor is queer fish. OF course you are
aware that he has been bound over by DR..
TO keep the peace. We pity the Governor, not that
we have any idea that he has been wronged, but he
was too old to have married so young and SO pretty
| WIFE, One OF his organs must be little out Of
tune. Girls, take care Of these old bachelors and
"Old men beware
II you marry young wives,
They'll make you remember,
And bring you to trouble and care.n
PETER WALKER