New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-08-13

character of n view Of the United States Senate IN
1872, on which Messrs. Anthony, Edwards Il Co
have been at work since that period Their plan
to obtain in the first place the best Daguerreo
type ikcnesses of the Senators and of all the most
eminent men then gathered at ashington; then
a view 10y sectioust OF the Senate Chamber itself
then group and arrange the Senators and others
give accurate and characteristic likeness of each
Among the Senators at that time will De recoected
were Messrs. CLAY. WEBSTER, CALHOUN, BENTON, b.
c,IANAN Linn CHoArE, TALLMApGE, RIvEs, WooD
BURY WALKER, FOSTER SC. &c. and with these
have here presented the faces of q. ADAMS c. CusH
ING, J. GALES, &c sc. over one hundred III all, all
brouch, within compass Of some by feet and
forming one of the nobest adOrumen,s OF parior
library 1t will cost $40 when ready
for the public and predict that the early impressions
will bear higher valustion and with difficulty be OBJ
tanned at any price Ii any deem our estimate OF the
merits OF this work exaggerated we will thank them
call at the publishers establishment 247 Broadway and
Judge for themselves The National Ia,elseacer thus
speaks OF it
4 SPLENDID MONUMENT OF AMERICAN Arr
We have rarely experienced much pleasure re-
ceiyed in looking upon the proof copy OF magnificent
engraving OF Inc United States Senate in which are re-
presented about hundred eininen; persons OF
such awork was in progress but had idea thathe
result would be satisfactory admirable Il marks
an era III American art and reflects the highest credit
upon every ono connected with its production. In deli
cecy and strength this engraving rivals the rnest Inezzo-
ls oi Europe while n size and in number OF accurate
likeness rs II has been ecuaied Indeed the nre
cision with which The features and expressions of so
many persons have been transferred TO the engraving
truly wonderful grouped they every position
and OF course III manner often unavorabe 70 the pre-
servsror OF likeness. Many OF our readers have felt
deep interest in the Of this work and those VINO
saw II III the lobby OF TIE Senate and OF the House
equally surprised and cranfe6 The obstacles that have
been surnounted executing this picture greater
than supposed and cannot but express again
admiration the perfection OF the whole which unlike
any preceding work OF the kind engraved from
complete original drawing or painting but nom de-
tached portions with only general outline OF their
bnarol. Each likeness has been engraved from a sin
gle Dasuarreoype taken for the purpose, and IN Ike
the various sections otthe Senate chamber with
the aid OF the sketch o! ,he whole eject IN OF coors
During ney four this enterprise hss been in pro
Sres and each session OF the hree FIRST MesaTs
Edwards and Anthony Were engaged IL the Cap.,o!
taking licensees and OF the Senate Chamber for
the purpose Their design noble, but many were
ncreduous Of their ability 10 finish arduouS 81 Under
taklnslnGccd alter TWO years effort il nearly re-
hnquiShed- But the task Is accomplished and Messrs
Anthony Clark Co such the stve OF the arm
have given the country snd the world work OF AT
with winch any artist ni.-ht be proud have his
connected Ne copy We have seen IS one Of the rrsi
impressions The engraving WI; ne published Until
the nrst OF September and the prourietors have wisely
ana snooesty deferred asking Tor subscriptions I'll they
could place Before the public the perfect work We sin
Their long labor sad great expense THIS picture marks
the second age OF our coulty, Trnmblls DeciAra-
ton o. independence did the frst We cordially COM
mend II 70 al Whcui ~e may influence