Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-03-30
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CHiRLET. TIE Ar FIST.

universally ngrctted. seemed unwilling TO
take its Save OF Us without carrying with !,
az least one of the most remarkable artists OF
the present az. Chaflet - dead. The mos,
exnreSsive aud thc most faithful painter OF
scenes OF popular life. as well as of the milf
tary exploits an the days Of the empire, had
been taken from W. CiIahet lived in ihc
midst OF has MODELS. in the midst Of that peo-
pic sut OF tpose oil soldiers whom his pencil
skc,cled with sure nerve and hdci,ty. Many
a time, like Lantsra. has made usc OF the IA
be OF a public house i'm the outskirts Of city
for hlS easel. H. was indeed an excellent
man. possessing a warm heart anda sonl that
was open 10 every noble sentiment and full OF
great thoughts. The history OF his private
lie il fa!l OF original. striking and amusing
tIeits Of character. One ol the al distinguishing
traits OF the character of ChsIlet was his pas
Ron ioT the service of the national guard.
Eanrolscd a. a csmmon soldier in the ranks of
tn city militia. he very soon rose through his
merits. 10 the rank of the chief of a battalion.
The military cnstum. was admirably adapted
20 the painter OF the soldier of the empire; the
MINERS of the old trooper were 10 be- seen
under The uniform OF the national guard, and
pfoduced a complete illusion. lie ~relinquish-
ell liis epaDlcites and resigned his swoh from
a feeling oil discomfort IT il said, at having
been refused the appointment OF director vi
the museum oi Versailles. We, who could
have been more worthy than he tn have had
under his care To spllcr, concentrated TO the
representation ct Our wsuikc csploi.sf
Charlet hid always an insumountsble aver
sion to the persons who made great prctcn.
sions or who were much decked out with or
nameuis. He could not endure those pre-
tendcl amateurs and protectors ct the iinc arts
who profess great esteem for ine painting
ia the ssms Way they would for handsome
iurniiurc. well made clothes. or well polished
boots. When ouc OF these patrons. inflated
with vanity. expressed a desire for ono Of his
masterpieces. Charet would say 10 him I:
Come add select ono" And he would con-
duct tbs elegant smaiesf 10 the ouishir,s OF
the city.
This was his hvcri;c smlscmen,s. lie dc-
lighted TO contemplate the diSdsinfui cmbat
rassmcnt Of the gentlemen who Eel, bcwildcr
eN and lost by his situation. be would make
him eater an inn, compel him io srat hims II
before on ordinary table. he would pous him
out a glass OF the most ordinary wine, he
would call abou, him two OF three wohmen.
whom he would invite to share II with thsm.
aud this refined exquisite would be compelled
In dnnk their health. Chariot often amused
him~ett with tins recreation, snl each time
with new enjoyment.
The witty ar;is, found an ingenious means
OF escaping the annoyance of those impottu-
nate '~isilegs who are scouts, OF the rooms Of
Artists.
one day one of these disagrceablc %,isitets.
whom he hardly knew, ba, who presumed 10
b. veTy familiar with him. sail to him With
al ovefs,rslned compliment:
My dear Charlet, the friend ship OF a great
man ~ Gift ri the gods at less, - Ssys a
Poe; whose name | DO no, know. but whose
"a - an D.
10 cultivate Your acquaintance"
Il feel yer much uttered" replied Char.
lct, by wha, YOU say; | cannot hu, feel hon
ored b, your visits, but then | live . such a
distance
mo matter, / am very (onl of exercise"
And then ! nm not always at home"
you aQ Qeul sshA,h se-ilr Ord -ns-ah ~a- - which
MY dear sir" replied The artist. s'your ur.
geucy moves me. but | do not wish TO be be
htnd-hand with YOU. and YOU will permit ne
TO return your visits. BE 80 good ss TO give
me youf adlT So"
WHAT will you - far incommodc your
sell, you whose monents are 50 precious. 10
come and sec me"
'oh. not al all. ! assure you. where do you
Chariet opened his memorandum book took
out his pencil. and closely eyed las ob,usiye
acquaintance. He needed bu, a look. while
he who was 81 anxious To be his friend Was
describing 10 him his abode. lhc artist, instead
OF writing bis addrrss, was skeiching the face
ci the intruder. This required bat a lew
strokes OF the pcncil, but The resemblance was
perfect. Then on his return to his house, he
tore ont the leaf of his memorandum hook,
handed " 10 his porter. and said to him
You see this drawing Keep IL carefully,
sna whenever the original presents hinself,
tel him ! am not at home"
The porter faithfully observed thcSe ditcc.
tons. aud whenever the disagrecablo ~yisiter
presented himself, which he did very often.
he was always sure 20 be- Tepulsed.
The Idea was - good that Charlet soon
iuraed II to good accouni. Whenever he wss
threatened By a disagrceable visit he world
has'ltY sketch the face ~ the bore, which the
in,elligrnl porter would put in an album
which lac kept for the pufpose. lie soon had
a very large collection.
whenever a stranger presented himself and
inquired u Mon-iem Chsrlet was at home the
porter would eye bin atssntively. and then
wo9ia carefully examine the book OF pro.
Well the visitor would add, .did you
not hear me 2"
Perfectly. sir"
why DO YOU not answer M. Them
Exc0se me one moment, did you saw YOU
wished 10 sec Monsieur Cbarlet2f continued
TIC iaPeftuIbshle porter, sill continuing his
researches.
Certainly I did
All nov ! sec what | was locking Ia,
mere can b. no mistake ia it,
VIII you tell me sir, IL Monsieur Cliahet
Is al home p"
No sir. he has gone out
Are you very sure of 80"
What am I sure the rese ublancei l. me-,
iecily stnkingi'
The Disappointed ~visiter withdrew, mntter.
ING 10 himself, was there ever such an old
porter j.