The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-09

Minerva Rooms, Broadway which, when contrast
ed with the affair of last year, held at Clinton Hail.
amid all the "pomp and circumstance" attendant
upon the fanatica excitement that prevailed amongst
the Fourientes, Socialists, so-called, who
thronged that Hall during the six days of meeting
held in May last, presented saddened state of de-
generacy amongst the disciples of the distinguished
founder of the sect. The place of meeting was Sc
lected doubtless from the classic associations that
attach to the celebrated goddess, whose name it
bears. Minerva sprang from the brain of Jupiter,
fully armed and equipped tor war; and Fourlerism
sprang from the brain, matter whether OF Horace
Greeley, or Brisbane, or Park Goodwin, or Robert
Owen, but on Witnessing the meeting OF last even
ing, we were led to exclaim, in the words of the
poet" OH whats falling of was there" AT eight
o'clock, there was thin attendance, most of whom
consisted OF fair spectators whose faces were faml
liar to those who had attended the Bible meeting
held at the Tabernacle in the early part of the day,
and, we may say, all the anniversaries of the week.
sex, many of whom had evidently attended more upon
the ladies' than through any degree OF interest in the OBJ
The meeting was organized by Mr.. L. w. RycxMAH,
who explained the object of the convention, and took
cursory view of the Fourierite doctrine and the i'm
proved condition of Brook Farms. He concluded his
marks by calling the friends of universal unity"
to forward and aid them in their struggles for the
universal regeneration of mankind.
Horace GREELEY next came forward and after giving
lucid exposition of the origin doctrine and designs of
Farm had been successful that needed nothing to be
said in advocacy of the system the objects of which
thropy. Mr. G. after offering some remarks in advocacy
of the general principles of socialism, and calling
their friends to subscribe for its advancement fol
lowed by
Mr.. Park GoDwIS, who travelled over the same
ground, and went to say that there wide field
for the exercise of the benevolent objects of socialism
alone in the city Of New York. where there less
than 10 900 women of illfame had been ascertaned
by statistics introduced several of the present annver
produced such state of things and they ought to make
every effort egenerae the condition of unfortunate
The meeting was subsequently addressed by Messrs
BRlsBANE, CLAIMING, and others, when the meeting
National Academy of Design.
girls and milk, what is this! A Shameful libel on the
most magnificent cataract in the world;
Crandi.-Hard and cold.
No. 33l. Cranjfriorof our Savior, By ~ G. MI
liams.-A second Pontius PLATE.
No. 33S. Miniature Of Children, By Miss H.
Hait-Weak and delicate.
No. $50. Group of Children, By Mrs Bogar-
duS-Ditto.
No. 345 Miniature Of Mrs. s: ". Parmie by
j. Il. McDougai- is much delicacy, and some
power in McDougals miniatures. The flesh tints
are appropriate and pleasant, and the kenesses I'M
exceptionable. The shawl in this picture is beauti-
fully painted.
No. $50. Storm on the Hudson, by M Livingston
"A dreadful storm.
No. 35l, 1862, 35s-Miniat,res, By H. c. Shun,-
,cay.-Exceedingly well painted heads
sM eM TOR N, bannr By by MIS- Mis-
of color.
No. 354---Miniatwe of an artist, by J. r. Lamb
alphabetically the best colored miniature in the
No. 35s--liarinc, by s. Bnch.-The front waves
are delightfully."- transparent Mr. b. is unapproach-
able in paintings of this nature.
No. 36S-Bmst of Professor Mapes, By II. Knee
iand-An admirable likeness, and sculptured with
great delicacy.
No. 360.-la Amtedelnpiau, bv p. p. Durpan-
II is not often that 4 model Of such high order of
merit Is presented to the American public; and
when we reflect that it is the work Of one so young
we caunot withhold the praise heart prompts us
tondulge In The position enables the artist to exhibit
his wonderful knowledge of anatomy to the fullest
extent and athoughther isprobaby some exaggera-
ton in its muscular developments we should not CEN
sure the artist for fault Gift may be called onc)
that ne has committed in commonwealth all great
model!ers from Michael Angelo to the best scup-
tors o the present day. Ii is truly wonderful pro-
ducnon. The only objection can possibly Offer is
that Mr. d. selects unpleasant instead ofagreeablo SUBJ
Jects, which Is an objection we have perhaps no right
to offer Perhaps he NAV be induced to try the bean
hful IN some OF his future efforts. We hope so, and
II he is Successful in that line of excellence as he
has already proved himself TO be in the terrible he
may look forward to a proud career in the noble
world OF sculpture
Within few days past, charming bust has been |
added to the exhibition it is the work of an Ame-
rlcan artist at Rome, named H. X. Brown. The |
bust Is done IN marble, and chlselled with infinite de-
llcacy and skill.
We have now concluded our remarks The |
task has not been an agreeable one for there are
so many works exhibited that are entirely unworthy
that we were forced in many instances to be Sc
vere-not, we can assure the exhibitors, with any
personal feelings towards them, for, with one or
two exceptions, they entire strangers to u.s.
Many persons are under the impression that it is
doing injustice to the artists to condemn their works;
that they should be Judged lenenty, and praised
instead of being criticised but this is false notion
Although the remarks of the critic may at first an
noy, yet il will teach reflection, and the faults point
ed out may, in future works, be avoided This is
all we ask. Let them, if they have talent, improve
from suggestions; if they have none better that
they should be rdculed out Of profession for which
they are incompetent, than to be dragging out a
painful lifetime in employments that they were
never fitted for by nature.
Albany.
Correspondence Of the Herald