Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-14
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observed in the Intelgencer few days ago an advertise
ment Of The Literary World journal published weekly in
this city, which has just its second volume and
thus presents suitable opportunity say a word about
u Is the most decidedly literary journal published in this
try embracing IN its scope the general circle Of science era
ure and art and well worthy be considered, what it
claims TO be on It's title page, g gazette for authors readers,
and publishers The plan the paper is an excellent one
filling place not occupied by any other journal in the coun-
try, and thus far it has been ably and properly sustained
The editor &C. F. Honan) is widely and favoraby known
IN the literature OF the country and he is ably supported by
writers OF aste TALENT and genius Without stopping to ex-
PLAN more IN detail the character Of the paper will simply
recommend it TO the notice Of your readers by copying the fol-
lowing paragraph from the Editors introduction TO the second
volume
"ndependent Of its utility a medium for authors and
publishers, and it's attractive features interesting
miscellany, 1t is primary object Of the Literary World
to disseminate just principles Of criticism elevate the stand
ard OF taste, and to awaken general interest in the
higher department of polite letters The spread of popular
intelligence has created demand for something higher than
nane fiction, while the reflective habits of people, ascribed
by DE Tocqueve the agitation of political topics
among imply the need Of that substantial aliment for the
public mind which, experience already teaches u.s. has
only TO be offered TO be cordially accepted"
Portrait Of General Tdylor.-Mr. Atwood is now
hbitng his portrait of Rough and Ready this city.
have been in this morning look at it. Simply picture,
exhibition of art, without its proper associations,
would possess very great attraction excite much in
But the facts with render it peculiarly
object of interest. 1t is, have to doubt,
faithful deneaon of the personal appearance Of the hero of
Buena VISTA and in the dress which he the
day of that memorable battle. Mr. Atwood is an artist of
Philadelphia who the camp Monterey spring for
express purpose taking the portrait of the General He
has,y IF
the General, thanking him for the pains he had taken
this work, and stating that it the first portrait taken
of him by any artist.
Certificates and letters also from several officers and gentle
men, acquainted with General Taylor, pronounce it to be
likeness In these points of view, therefore, when the
General object of much through the country,
the portrait has much value.
1t full length, and the size of life, not mounted old
Whitey" but standing and alone dark Dress and
wei relieved by very subdued background His hands
crossed before him. in of which he holds his cap He
has that sold brown coat which the papers have
told much about and which he has generally in
ble It is frock coat, and quite dark grayish brown.
He open, and shows dark sngebreasted vest but
oned to the throat.
The muzze Of one of Captain Bragg pieces of artillery
side Of the looks though quite ready to
forth little grape" while the other hand is
lmy eenn the distance company of men half enveoped
the smoke of battle The General has younger, esher
ook and of lighter STATURE than the prints give him,
which have been circulated here learn from Mr.. Atwood
hat the ofhe Generals sxywo years. his weight about
hundred and fifty pounds, and his height five feet
md half inches His features not particularly striking
remarkable though his eye well charged with force
md fire.
Mr.. Atwood bears testimony that the General is fond of
agriculture and made many inquiries of him about Pennsyl
'ana farming.
Is peace conquered at last We in great puzzle here
determine how much credit to give the brought by
telegraph yesterday announcing that Gen. Scott had fought
decisive battle and had taken possession of the city Mexico.
And equally anxious know if he has conquered the
city, whether he has also conquered peace