The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-23
Local Matters.

AsoTBKR PAINTING LANnAN.-We vest ter
day evening saw, at the bookstore of Mcssrs. Tay-
lor & Maury, Though by defective lght,) a
landscape painting from the easel Of CHARLES Lam
MAN, ESQ. II is entitled GA Sunset Scene on Lake
George" II is a soft and lovely view, represent
ing the margin Of the lake, with its picturesque
woodland scenery, the e1pansc Of waters beyond
the adjacent islands, and yessels gently gliding
upon the CLASSY surface. We cannot, from 80 inn
perfect survey, attempt to criticisc this beautiful
production; but VIC speak with confidence Of
the effect IL produced upon il was Of admira-
tion-hearty, enthusiastic admiration. The draw
ing, tone. and shadowing are truly exquisite.
We may hereafter attempt full description Of
it, yet scruplc not at present TO predict that the
hand by which il has been executed will reflect
honor upon country. Mr.. Lanman, IL will be
remembered, has behcld the scene he has here por-
trsyed and doubt not has faithfully .ketched n
view that had filed his own soul with admiratio
for it's soft yet magnificent beauties.
A NEw FABHIc ron WINTER GARMESTs.-z-IIay-
ing prscticay tested the new article manufactured
by Messrs. Seaman & Muir No. 32l Broadway,
New York, and which lie advertised in the Republic
Of this date, we are enabled to speak advisodly Of
its merits, and we do 90 to commend IL in the most
decided II deserves all that is said of il in
the following article from tho New York Mirror:
"It appears" says that paper, "likcly TO super
scde every material in for keeping the
body warm, and protecting IL from the piercing
cold winds and chilling damps of variable cli-
mate. The fabric il composed Of tho fur Of ami
mails, and il lighter, softer, frnor, and warmer,
than any other material ever n a covering to
the human body. II is the perfected ideal Of cloth;
In beauty and comfort II is far superior 20 the finest
fabric Of camo's hair. For the Of invalids, or
for all whose occupations lead TO exposure TO the
rigors Of wintry weather II must prove of the highest
benefit The softest satin is harsh 10 the touch, and
the finest lsmbswool coarse, compared with this
beautiful fabric. II is made into cloth composed
wholly OF fur, and Of part silk and part fur.
"As this elegant material is the product OF an in
vcnton which has just been patented in England,
by the unusual process Of an act Of Parliament, and
the manufacture of it il still in it's ncipient stages
the price, although not by any means extravagsnt,
must necessarily be higher than il will be by and by
"Mcssrs. Seaman Il Muir have on hand a con
siderable quantity of under garments, made of the
fur cloth, without seam, for gentcmen's wear; and
also some ladies' coaks of great richness and novel
~ OF nppcarNnce. Messrs. Seaman & Muir arc the
solo agents for the sale Of the material in the United
Stses one IL the partners OF that enterprising and
popular firm having visited England for the ex-
prcss purpose Of making an arrangement lor re-.
ceiving a continued supply of this new article OF
comnsrcs, II is made into gloves and stockings,
and may be made up for the most delicate gar
mon,s used for lsdics and children. Tho under
shirts made of this new material, are appropriately
called Astoria yackeb.W
Tar GarAr laos FaoNT.-JThe new Express or
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