The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-25
les, and his subsequent life will probably be de-

mistaken, a vast collection Of the choicest
French vaudevilles and farces, which can be
naturalized in the American drama as easily as
the English can, and which may give a new
turn to the lighter drama of the United States
To catch such man would be a fortune to any
| theatrical manager
| There is also going to New York, by the way
| of Havre, another important parsonage. mean
| Alexandra Vattemare, who is well known in the
United States, from visit he paid to it few
years ago. At that time, he began system of
literary exchanges, as he calls it, which he has
now carried TO very remarkable state Of COM
pletion. He carries out with him nearly
$4,000 volumes of all kinds, some of them
very valuable, collected by him from the
French government and departments, and also
elsewhere, all of which are intended to be
presented, some to the United States Congress-
some to the various State legislatures, and some
to the public institutions in New York. These
volumes comprise works on every subject of lite
nature or philosophy. Some are intended for
the Mercantile Library in New York. | saw
among them specimen of the workmanship Of
the Kings printing office in Paris-it is most SUI
perb. He will open these volumes for exhibition
in New York, before they are sent to Congress
and the various legislatures. He departs in few
days in Havre packet. He was offered pas
sage in one of the government steamers, but he
prefers the comfort of New York packet ship
no bad choice, too.
Among others, now probably on his watery way,
is Mr.. Doughty, the landscape painter, accom-
panied by his family. He has been in London
and Paris during nearly the last two years. In
that time he has thrown off several superb land
| scapes of American scenery-one of which is
now in the exhibition of the Louvre, and is much
appreciated. Mr.. Doughty has been studying the
various schools of northern Europe, as found in
France, England, and Holland He intends
hereafter to reside permanently in New York,
and to follow up the study of his profession alto
gether in his own country His son, young
man, is also coming forward as painter Dough-
ty has received many compliments in London
and Paris.
Harding, the painter from Boston, is also here,
looking at the exhibition, and will most likely
return to the United States in the course of the
summer The American people ought to cherish
their own artists in most especial manner.
Who does not recollect the late amiable and
beautiful poetess, Mrs. Ware, formerly of Bos-
ton, relation Of the New England poet, Robert
Treat Payne! She died very suddenly in Paris
few short years ago, and her ashes repose in
the Pere la Chaise. Her husband, who lived in
Liverpool, soon followed her, his death having
been fastened by his affection and sorrow
They left three children, all grown up, two of
whom, a daughter and son, are now living in
Paris, and are much esteemed by some of the
best French society, such as Victor Hugo and
other distinguished literary circles to which they
have an entrfe. Both daughters and son inherit
much of the spirit, and large portion of the ge-
MUS and taste of the mother They have ira
yelled much in Europe, and particularly in Italy.
Young Ware is preparing, believe, work of
travels-part of which in Switzerland, he ira
versed on foot, sketching, noting, !and remarking
the oddities and sngularities of national charac-
tor, as he went along. They intend soon to re-
turn to New York.
Mr. Colman, the we'll known agricultural
writer, has been some time in Europe, studying
the systems of agriculture. He, also, will return
this summer. So, also, will Mr.. Poor, the very
interesting correspondent of paper in Boston.
Mr.. p. has visited the East, as far as Egypt and
the Holy Land-probably he will give the public
a brochure of travels on his return, and describe
| Jerusalem and Jericho as we'll as he has done
Paris.
There also returning very soon, or during
the summer, number of private gentlemen
and their families, who, having finished their
tours in Europe, and acquired fresh health and
spirits, return to their own land to enjoy in peace
and comfort the rest of their days. General
Hunt, of New York, well known in the military
circles of that city, is among these. He and his
family have spent three years in Europe-visiting
almost every country from Spain to Russia, and
all between. He left New York in very weak
state of health, but returns fresh and vigorous.
He is accompanied by his lady, and young
daughter of great beauty and accomplishments,
who, for grace and elegance, has been the ad-
mired of all beholders in half the capitals of
Europe.
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