The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-12-28
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Profestantism and Cathoiicity compared, in their E
fleets he Ctoiii cation of Europe By the Rev.
DR.. BALmEs.
This work, originally written in Spanish, has
been published in France, Italy, and England, and
is Justly deemed one of the most learned produc-
tons of the age.
The Doctor was ripe scholar. of varied and
brilliant attainments, and the subjects he eluci-
dates will command attention in these United
States.
The principal aim of the volume is not contro-
versy, but refutation of the fallacies pcrvading
GuixOfs Lectures European Celebration; and
the question to be solved is "What do history and
philosophy say-dd the reform of the 10th century
contribute to the benefit civilization of man
knd?"
Unequal to the task of analysing body of his
torical evidence, embracing five hundred octave
pages, we cheerfully reegate that interesting pro-
cess to the studious and the learned. And utterly
incompetent to the discussion of abstruse
topics implying high attainments in canon lato in
the jus gentium ct ciuile, and in the misty monu-
ments of medieval lore, our aim is accomplished if
shall have succeeded in attracting public atten
ton to the merits of the volume before va.
To the learned clergy, therefore. of every de-
nomination, to jurists and legislators, and to the
professors Of the various faculties In universe
ties, the work is respectfully submitted
Published by John Murphy & Co., Baltimore,
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gether out Of the question.
The FINE ARrs IN WAsHINGToN.-O of our
Washington correspondents has favored US, in a
private letter, with some interesting particulars
respecting the Washington banker, w. W. Coroo'
ran, Eco, which feel certain will crafty our
rt-loving readers. So kindly has this gentleman
been treated by the Goddess of Fortune, that he is
now reported to be the wealthiest merchant in the
District of Columbia; but his reputation man
of wealth is rapidly becoming eclipsed by the bet
ter reputation of being a munifcent friend of the
poor, and patron of the fine arts 1t only a
few years ago that he made donation of s. 10, 900
Tor the dement, OF Tue poor OF nl5 natlVe city,
(Georgetown y and under his patronage one Of
the most beautiful cemeteries in the country WHICH
is to be adorned with Gothic chapel, has been fit
ted up in the same city. And it was only the other
day that he gave $4,000 for the establishment of
House of Refuge in the metropolis. But the partic-
ular object which desired to mention ia, an ele-
giant addition to his mansion, which is to be the re-
ceptace of a choice collection of paintings. The
first instalment of pictures made to this gallery
consisted of about dozen foreign pictures in the
several depar tments of art which collected by
Mr. Corcoran when last in Europe; and within a
few months past he has made some valuable addi-
tons from the field Of American art Among them
the famous pictures entitled :" The Departure and
Return, 4" by Cole, formerly owned in this city j.
a duplicate of "Msrcys Dream" the master piece
of Huntington together with fine winter piece
by Gignoux, and landscapes by Odde, Lanman,
Boggs, and others,
But our correspondent in his running account of
art matters in the metropolis, informs us that the
following among the picture treasures owned in
the District of Coumba In the Gusts mansion are
collected number of valuable portraits by Trum.
bull and Stuart in the residence of Col. Doughty,
Georgetown, may be found about dozen of Thos.
Doughty's beet landscapes in the collection of
George Rggs, Esq, original Gainsborough,
two Genuine Moreland's, and several others of
equal value; and in the possession of Prof Bacbe,
original head by Sir Peter Lely. John w.
Maury, Eco, Peter Force. Esq Gen. Totten, J.
MEG ESQ, are also patrons of art to a limit
ed extent, and possess some fine things. In the
possession of the Smithsonian Institute is to be
found the large and very valuable collection of line
engrsvings originally collected by the Hon. George
p. Marsh; and with regard 10 the national pictures
by Trumhul, Stuart, Weir Chapman, and Van
deryn, we take it for granted that their existence
is sufficiently we'll known, We have said enough
10 convince readers that Washington is not far
behind ito sister cities in patronring the fine arts
[Nno York Courier and Enquirer.