The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-15


UNIONS AT LoaoERHKADs.-Fo some time past,
an amusing excitement has been generating among |
the lovers Of the fine arts, and the friends Of the
two carts Union"--the "American Art nion'' |
and the 4" International Art-Union," both being |
situated in Broadway in this city.
These two curious and interesting Unions have
been founded for similar purposes, to aid and en-
courage art and artists, painting and painters. The
old ACADEMY of Design was an institution of
the same kind but falling into incompetent or
| lazy hands, it superseded by the American
| Art-Unon, which has been in operation for few
years, and now acts we believe, under charter.
| The International Art Union is of more recent
date, and was started by several enterprising pub
fishers and artists in Broadway. 1t Processes to
have n wider range in Its sympathies towards
artists, and TO embrace painters and artists from
every part of the word-America, Europe, Asia,
| Africa, Australia, &c.
| These two associations are very praseworthy in
their organization and purposes. Unfortunately,
| however, very serious feud has arisen between
their respective friends that may lead to injurious
consequences to art in general The friends of
the American Art Union, after finishing the old
| Academy of Design, and thinking to monopolize
| the field, have looked on the establishment of
another institution as an interference with their
| peculiar privileges, and have commenced, through
the columns Of certain newspapers, most furious,
destructive and discreditabe warfare, on the pur-
poses objects and efforts of the internationally Art
| Union. Ii would seem that the United States,
with the vast accession of New Mexico and Cali
| fornia, and the prospect of annexng Canada and
Cuba, might be large enough tor both these in
situations TO hustle in The American Art Union,
however, cannot bear competitor or rival, and
have, accordingly, let loose, through some news
papers, many dscreditable statements against the
character and reputation of the other, for which we
believe there no just or correct foundation.
This is not the way in which we look on arts or
artists unions of any kind, institutions esta-
blshed for the benefit of civilization or science
We believe the public heart is more disposed to
like liberal feelings on these matters, than any mar
row and exclusive purpose. The American Art
| Union has benefited art to certain extent but
only to a certain extent. Why, therefore, should
they prevent the International Art-Union from en-
deavoring to fill up the remaining space, and meet
the wants of this growing age!
We shall lsok more narrowly into this curious
controversy, which we informed begins to ex-
cite a great deal of attention, not only among
painters, but that portion of the public who don't
wish to prevent the progress of the fine arts either
| foreign or domestic, this rising country
Visit OF the Secretary OF War-Inspcction
| Of the military Posts In the Port Of New
York.
The Hon Mr. Crawford, the Secretary Of War has
been for the last few days Official visit to this
! city with a view to the inspection Of the military
posts and defences in the port preparatory to his
port to Congress at its fret meeting in December
On Friday, stated in the Herald he visited the
military academy at West Point, accompanied by the
Commander in. Chief and General Wool returning to
the Irving House in the evening 1t arranged that
Governors Island Fort Hamilton and the other forts
at the Nsrrows should be visited on Saturday, taking
Governors Island frst. The troops In the latter fort
were ordered by Colonel Crane to be In readiness at
moments warming and every suitable preparation
made for the reception Of the distinguished visiters
Governors leland, however, not visited till the
return Of the party and the troops there kept
under drill from nine till eleven o'clock At one
o'clock cf the bsrges which were sent for the
commoaation of the vsiters returned with the nsli
genoe that Mir Crawford had gone to Staten Island In
/ the ferry steemer.
At half past ten o'clock, the Hon. Mr.. Crawford,
and the Hon. Willard Fillmore, Vice President, az
companied by General Scott Commander. iu- Chief,
Captain Mcdowell, his Adjutsnt- General, Captain
Hamilton, his sid-de-csmp, General Wool aud Lieut..
Mclean his aid de. camp with Majo Delshed,
msndsg the troops at Staten Island, also General
Gerlsnd, proceeded from the Irving House TO White
hall, aud took passage In the Staten Islander for
| Quarantine, at eleven o'clock. on reaching the
| island, they got board Of the bsrges Of
! Governors bland, which they had taken In tow,
and boarded the cutter lying in the
roadstesd. They then proceeded to the Nsrrows,
and visited Fort Hamilton, commanded by Major
/ WHITING Fort lafayette aud the new water bat
terry, in progress Of erection Staten Island this
side q the cid diemsntled forts Richmond and Temp
kss This new work which Is carried undcr the
direction Of Msjor Delaned Is raised above the level
Of the water and essentially necessary to the defence
the Narrows being the only battery the Staten
Island side, though the channel lies much to
1t than to LoDg Island OF course such battery could
be Of for defence against an attack from the
land side but 1t Is all important, completing the
defenccs Of Fort Hamilton aud Fort Lafayette by
At these forts the party received with the usual
raues and every ppropriste honor. Being peace
footing and all the troops that be spared being
wanted for the Indian warfare in the South there IL
only one company Ia each, and q few gunners. The
object Of the visit not therefore, much to review
the troops, to inspect the condition and ascertain
the csrablty Of there posts They did not visit
Bedloc's leland.
/ At 4 O'Clock they returned In the Staten Island
steamer syiph, By Buttsrmik channel, and landed
in the barge Governors leland, where they we're
/ received by Colonel Crane, and o salute was fred
| from the tower Of the fort. The company Of In
fsnry in occupation Of the Island passed In review aud
the party then proceeded TO inspect the fort mnsty
which they found In fair condition, but not manneu
After remaining for an hour and half the party re.
turned TO the irving House TO dinner, st6 o'clock
\ The Secretary left town yesterday morning for
4 Washington.
Naval revs--Ppeifc Squadron.
The following vessels, belonging 20 the Pacific squs-
dron were at anchor in San Frsncisco bay when the
steamer Psnsma called, Sept I, ls4e -
Ship of the line Ohio, Capt striblipg- Gag ship Of
. Commodore Jones.