The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-09-09
POMPEII.
We extract the following from the Paris CORES.
pondenee Of the Boston Daily Advertiser;

We extract the following from the Paris cores
pondenee Of the Boston Daily Advertiser;
"The visit of the seventh scientific congress, and
that Of the emperor and empress of Russia, have
been the cause Of some new excavations at Pompeii
The result OF the hrst was the discovery of house
near the Tayorners street, house which evidently
must have been the residence Of rich citizen as il
has all the convenience Of sumptuous habitation
The .3triun Is spacious, and paved, in part, with
mosaic Of an elegant design. The Ilphipiun has
fountain Of marble, Of yariegaled colors behind
which, an uncommon thing was found, a table sup
ported on lions feet 18th the claws. The private
apartments on each side Of the court are ornament
ed with ffesco paintings Of ordinary artistcal merit
In February last, the labors Of bringing TO view the
house called the Hrnir, were finished. IL is u very
curious dwelling, which has furnished some rev
details. Il belonged undoubtedly to a wealthy Ro-
man who loved the chase. A painting occupies the
whole side Of large hall In il are represented
wild animals, lion chasing bull, and others The
other part Of the house is more elevated there is
found there column agreeably painted and cover
ed with red and yellow festoons Behind this hall,
on door, Is fresco representing a summer resi-
dence, undoubtedly some estate Of the proprietor of
the hunting lodge. Passing through this door, we
reach square hall in perfect preservation. The
most beautiful picture in this room, is Vulcan at
his FORGE assisted by three men naked and blacken-
ed by smoke. The Vulcan is very handsome and
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Of the outer hall is little statue.
1.-The architecture and ornaments of this house
are evidently after the caprice Of the owner. II is
remarkably rich in decorations, which are different
from those commonly xtcuted by artists when they
are left to their own inspirations. The coors are
very brilliant and very lively, particularly those Of
the birds and vases which Immediately face the en-
trance The house, which was uncovered during
the visit of the emperor of Russia, has nothing very
curious about 1t. Some amphor and bronzes were
found there, but of very ordinary kind. Some
recent researches have been more fortunate.
Just as the workmen beginning their abors,
one OF them cried out "Bones and money!" They
then entered little hail. where, in fact they found
three complete skeletons. Near one of them which
appeared to be that of young man, were thirty
SIX pieces Of silver, and two of gold Some of the
former were tied to key. The two pieces of gold
were well preserved, and bore the head Of Dom-
tan, the reverse of one Of them was very remark
able As to those of silver they bear the stamp of
Vespasan. These unfortunate persons who per-
shed, were they. the inhabitants of the house, or
thieves who were taking advantage of the general
troube' This is an enigma, the solution of which
no one can give. We can only say that the small
number of skeletons found at Pompeii is accounted
for, when we remember that according to Pny
active persons, and whom does not fear make active
had time for flight.
The researches made in presence of the empress
OF Russia brought to light a curious article Of do
mestic furniture. This utens is of good size and
not unlike cooking stove, is of ron and has in the
top three circular holes to admit cooking vessels
The iron plate was undoubtedly covered with Goals
to warm meats, plates &c. A handle placed in front
proves that the article was portable"