Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-11-08

Artist tas. indeed, are all mertorious Artists, }
native Vcrmoner, and proposes TO make the
Statue Of Vermont Marble, abundance of winch.
as good as the best Italian Marble for Statuary
purposes, is found in Western Vermont, MIR.
hlNNEf has here, in the Room of the Educa-
'Ion Committee, some specimens Of his artistic
SIKH that are highly crediable TO him-a Mas.
Ter Dust OF Governor WILLIAMS, small Venus
IN shell, lin marble,) his ideal, in plaster, of
ETHAN ALLEN, and other works of Art Tho
ideal model OF the head OF Ethan Allen appcars
to me, in most respects, an admirable realiza-
ton OF the original. |. bcto!:cns great vpor of
intellect, indomitable energy of purpose aud
VIII, entire seI?-7ossession, and spirit of
logged yet intelligent lirmness, which we're
remarkable characteristics Of the remarkable
man whose features it is intended to represent.
The head is cast one-tlird larger than life
and Mr.. KINNEY is obliged TO expose it to view
in position elevated but little above the
level OF the spcctators--a position that is un-
favorable to fair appre citation Of the work Of
The Artist. In proper position, as to distance
from the Spectators, and with a proper light.
am convinced that this Bust of Ethan Allen
would elicit the admiration from the many that
1t obtains from The few. Tie bust OF Governor
WILLIAMS is certainly very fine one, artist
caIly and as likeness and gives fine promise
OF what may be expected from the study and
persevering Nermonter, whose unaided genius
is thus working his way into favor and renown.
The Reports of the Agents of Interna-
tona Exchange, Mons. ALEXANDER VATrE-
MARE and MIR. GEORGE +. lIoUG nrov, have
been laid before the Legislature and ordered TO
be printed They are creditabe 10 both these
gentlemen, and set forth in eloquent and per-
splcuous terms, tie advantages likely to result
from perseverance in the admirable system
established, amid discouragemcnts Of no ordi.
nary character, by Mons. VArrENARE-and
also, the advantages that have already resulted
in the contributions TO our small, but growing.
State Library. Mons. VArTEMARE has been
subjected, in his generous and self-sacriGcinr
labors, to the most calumnicus misreprosen,a-
ton and abuse, that nave had the inevitable
effect to retard his efforts for time, but from
which lie is able triumphantly to vindcate
himself as will be seen by his Report, from
which shall here after take pleasure in copy
ing. Mons. VATrEMABE has a Jealous and
competent co-worker in Mr.. lIoUGurov.
Mr.. Nichols, the State Librarian, has
compiled full end excellent Catoloeu, of the
Books in the State Library, and done it in a
manner highly crediabe both to his Judgment
and skill. y Catalogue is far from being mere.
y an alphabetical list CT Books ;-properly
made it involves great deal of labor and no
little familiarity with the literary and pbloso-
phcal character of the work. arranged Mr.
NICHOLS has performed the arJuous service a 5.
signed to him extremely well-and deserves &c
hold his place, till our Library is as large as
the lost AleXandrian
am reminded, in this connection, ola series
of three drawings tint have been lilhorral h &C
in Boston, aud were placed in the Library, as a
donation 10 the State, By Mr.. SEYMOUR Of Brat
tleboro. They are the work Of young Yer
monter, Mr.. J. n. Mead, ia son Of the Hon
LARKGN G.. MEAD of Bra,tleboro), who died il
August last, while an UNDERGRADUATE in IIar
ward University. Nothing could be more spir
tied an lj!2-lLe. They are recocctions o
! College Life, and represent the TIE FEEsu
MAN, The SOPHOMORE, and The JUyloR The
cold touch Of Death, alas having stllcl the
heart aud hand of the accomplished and talent
ed young Artist before his experience and OBJ
servation had famliar12I him with the prac,i
cal mysteries OF THE SENIOR. independent,
OF their excellence as portraits (caricaturod, 0
course. Of the classes they depict, these li.h9.
grapl s show remarkable skill in drawing
Each o! them is equally good and equally a
portrait, while the incidents and accompani
ments in earh sho" that readiness and keen
ness Of observation, and that nice faculty Of
peiceiyng characteristics, that are at once indi.
catiye Of the true Artist. These plates have
attracted deserved attention and praise. learn
that they can be obtained ot The Publisher, Mr..
REDpIYG, State Street, Boston, and mention the
fact for the information Of our College Boys, -
who do rot doubt would take particular pleas.
ure in supplying themselves with these most
creutable productions, in mcm0riam."
But am spinning . ne yarn: will
conclude by calling your attention to the ueHh-
or, which has been inconccivably delightful for
a few days past, making lie leaves lingor on
the almost iorsaken trees, the grass put on
spring vcsture, and the scared hearts of polil-
clans and Bank-mcn almost remember when
they knew how to melt These coquetings
of Summer and Winter are highly imprudent,
as everybody knows how it must end -
Adicu. TIE PEN.
Letters from tie Pen TO the Scissors, No, TX.