The New York herald., 1845-04-29
National Academy or Design.

H-Elijah at the Entrance OF the Gaze, By Il.
Cole: magnificent mass OF Inconsistencies, most
delightfully."- painted
lOO-Laida, by s. B. Waugh: Very brilliant
the hand In shadow sweetly painted
TT loi-P@hait Of Gentlema", 6y 3. Wa,feho,m:
in the background, and the warmth of summer
about the face-no doubt likeness.
102-Head ofa Forhound, By ". j. Bolton: A
out. for this western world has given birth to q
dog-Painter.
I04-Harry and Helen Shelton, By F.. Boyle: The
head OF Harry is delightfully."- Illuminated, and his
hgure most exquisi,ely graceful; behind the boy
s suspicious cavernous looking place, with an
opening OF red rocks; il is really reprehenebe to
trust young children, with their known characters
tor curiosity, IN such dangerous neighborhOod.
There is pleasant quiet tone through this large
picture that is charming, and the chair is painted
in a mastery manner.
l07-" Sugaring Off" By T. III Matteson Story
well told, and figures not badly drawn.
los st. John, By Thomas Hicks. A most miser-
able looking boy Is here made 10 sit upon a rock
in entire nudity, something 1--WE could not make
out what it was) snake like is crawling up in one
corner with an evident Intention, il 1t is snake,
OF wounding the boy-saint. We felt deep sym
pathy for the child, tor he looks uncomfortable,
and the question comes up continually, what does
he there I In another corner, opposite the snake,
are few leaves OF a most intensely pale green;
they produce good effect distract the eye from
the thin, chilly and hungry boy who is labeled "St.
John"
Hottie Evening Chat, by E. White: If there
were enough of light introduced to see what the
artist i intended we would, no doubt, be pleased
ILL VieV near Hampstead, England, By H. C.
Selo,cs: A remarkable fine sketch, a la Bonnimg-
ton.
No II3. The Sa,o-lliU, By r. A. Po,csrs.-Ra,
ther pretty, but shows decided want Of judgment
in the painter. The different distances are not de-
fined with care.
No. ia !" Facing the Enemy,'' by F. W: Ed
monds.-We have little feeling ror this species of
composition The fine arts should have higher
aim than producing laughter-yet one cannot avoid
being amused at the serio-comlco expression Of the
emy," with lingering desire expressed in his rum
Redeemed visage Of coming to closer quarters. A
handbill against the wall lnsinuates that some Of
the many vagabondising apostles of temperance
have been in the neighborhood of the runl-loving
mechanic. and produced a temporary change in his
habits. From appearances, we should suppose that
the enemy will again consequently the
No. ll5 The First Love Letter, By E. White
Abominable! Why will grown up and bearded
men waste their god-given time in vain attempts at
make the painter of this an ARTIST.
No. 116: Study from Nature, by G. p. Crameh.
1t must be nature as seen through pair of green
No; III. Vie,o on Long Island, ty J. H. Ca6rty
"A slight Improvement on "No. lI6," but Of the
same genus.
A NEW PRopHET-Itis is rumered that Orson Hyde
IS to become the prophet and head OF the Mormon
church. II is not said by what he to derive his
in the last legislature from Hancock county has bsen
waed upon by the citizens Of Carthage and notified to
leave the county within week In the event Of his
fusal they promise him visit not of pacific charac
ter The cause this proceeding the part Of the c
zens attack made by Backensos upon the old c
zsns, in speech he delivered in the Legislature.
Cork JAcKETs.-Every berth on board the Chesa-
peake steamers is furnished with a cork jacket,
made OF coarse, stout material very much like
They hang by the sides Of the bsrhs and be slipped
on in minute. They guarantee against sink
ing and cost but ST. Our Hadson river steamboats, should
be provided with these life preservers Had the Swallow
been supplied with the none board would have been
lost those who fastened into the state by
the sudden springing Of the doors-6bany .fmrican.
Varieties.
Beaver county in the Pennsy Legslaiure died
Saturday last board the canal boat his way from
Harrisburg to his residence in Beaver County His body
was left Salteburgh to await the coming his friends
Among the budget Of anecdotes related Of Chinese
s the ollowing:,The Emperor has band Of musicians
in his service, whose leader is German. The leader,
not being satisfied with his salary, presented after sus
cessful performance petition to the Emperor, humbly
requesting an increase OF pay Give him two hundred
ashes having dared be was the august
Bsrbarisns style is polite
The Chicago Democrat states the following facts, the
result Of taken in December last:-Populatien-
Males $780, Females 4S79 Colored 243 Transient 6S4;
Sizes sc. SILL Whole number ofamilies, 1912; Lawyers
49, Physicians %, Clergymen H. Hotels Is; Dealers
merchandise Of different descriptions, oneha Of whom
sell at wholesale and retail, $50.
The Charleston Courier says that single engine trans
ported the South Carolina Railroad the 18th inst
1851 passengers and returned the day, from the
station, with s6Smaking in one day 26s7 passen-
gers.