The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-04-10

We rejoice in the evidences of increasing inter-
est IN works OF native artists as manifested by the
numbers who yearly crowd the exhibition rooms Of
the Academy. II gives promise Of brighter era in
art than this country has yet witnessed and il
those whose happy province il is TO cater to our APP
petite tor the beautiful, are only true to themselves
ters,they aim to build up school Of their own from
abundant materials existing around and among US,
then, and not till then, will art attain an eminence
from which il may be able to look down on The
whatever serves TO crafty our aspirations tor the
beautiful, 10 good, and should be encouraged, al
though it may be far short OF our ideal standard. A
bad picture is better than none; for it Is only by
comparison with abettcr that we learn to estimate
each truly. As there are different standards Of beau
ty, 90 is manifestyunjus establish an arbitrary
one, and condemn all VINO do not come up to II, as
unworthy. We might extend these remarks, bur
will content ourselves with saying, that in the OBJ
servations we may make on the exhibition, we
shall endeavor to be Just: When an artist has al
tanned certain degree of reputation, he can bear
little criticism-it Is wholesome, and may do him
good while the young aspirant for tame, If he has
any merit, should be encouraged, net blighted, by
harsh and unmeaning severity. So, courage We
young Raphals, who have been looking with
trembling socitude to this exhibition We shall be
lenlent with you.
"Neu England Scemsry"-C. Cropsv-This
picture does not sustain the reputation acquired by
the "view in Orange county-Greenwoodl lake in the
distance" Though there are parts Of it beautiful y
handled, with much character, yet il is wanting in
effect. Like the dove in Noahs ark the eye wanders
over the picture in search OF resting place; The
foreground lacks strength The general tone
of the picture is cold, although it is noon.
day in summer; and the water has no motion, al
though from the character OF the sky might ina.
CINE wind enough to wake it. II is New England
scenery, however; it is nothing else.
"pisr on Lake George"-By the sams.-We can.
not vel! conceive how one who has painted some
good things, could paint one SO bad as this. This
picture ID lacking in what gives greatest value to
picture Of this character-effect There is no
strength in the foreground; The distant hills are
never so blue in nature. The reflection in the wa
ter, Of the autumn clad mountain: is good; but
the water, we think 10 too CLASSY. We never saw ii
thus. In the sest day, with not breath of il will
be rpped here and there il not by its own nhabi-
tans darling to the surface, by the numerous wing
ed insects skimming over it.
NIuRicipal Observation-Disclosures Reform.
JAMES GORDON BENHETT, Esq -
As we have failed in getting up an independent
reform party, on the present occasion, owing to the
apathy OF the moderate portion Of The citizens and
the tear OF others to throw off the collar of their
party, &c, we have again to submit to the choice
Of such candidates as the wire. puers and leaders
OF the different parties have fit to select Now
sir, as have thrown off the party collar, intend
to vote for the best men, if can find which the
best are, without any regard to their being demo-
Graf, wing, or native.
AS there are, doubtless, choice as to which are
most In favor OF reform, should like to know
their various opinions on that point, as we'll their
personal characters, qualities and qualifications,
We. But as the party papers cannot be expected to
give ns fair, impartial and candid statement,
appeal to you, as an independent Journalist, who
do not wear the collar OF any party, to give US
fair analysis OF the characters, qualities and quail
hcatons for the offices to which they aspire, par
tculariy whether they will 70 for such reforms as
are needed and desired by the people, and reduc
ton OF our taxes
As Mr.. MickIe is a new man on the political
chess board, and little known by the public or his
party, bref report OF his character, &c, would
missioner should be perfectly honest himself. AZ
well ar not to wink at dishonesty in those who
furnish the soap, oil, &c., for the Aims House. We
want good men, the very best men, for Mayor,
Tor exposition ~ to which are the best that are
now in the field, to fill those Offices. Will you fulfil
the expectations OF the public, and crafty your
friend ~