The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-17

splendid vase presented by Jenny to Captain West
he also is the designer Of the superb bouterie that
have made the establishment of his employers so
famous, and proves that we have no need TO cross
the Atlantic for our knick- knacks, since they can
be supplied at home of such and indispensable
beauty. Ii is great pity that he WAS not employ
ed to design the gold service that was presented to
MIR. Collins and which is now in the Great Exhi.
bition in London, for that consisted OF simply ele
giant vessels, without any emblematical devices in
dicang the character of the services they were IN
tended to reward.
While am on the subject of American-art, |
will mention that / have had the privilege OF ex-
aiming Leutze's great painting oil Washington
Crossing the Delaware, which Is not yet open to
the public, as the frame is not completed must
confess that was most agreeably disappointed in
this much talked about picture. 1t is, in every
spcct, superior to my anticipations. and will, /
think. create deep feeling of admiration when it
shall be exhibited to the public. The artist has
presented Washington standing in the boat which
conveys him across the river; standing behind him,
with the American flag clasped in his arms, is the
youthful figure Of Colonel Monroe; while seated on
athwart and leaning over the gunwale OF the boat
is General Green; these are the only historical
figures in the pieces; but the boatmen and SOL
diers are hardly less noble and striking than the
three principal figures The boat is in mid river,
surrounded by ice. and, in the distance, the rest
of the army are struggling across the wintry
flood in boats. The time represented Is early
morning, the sky is full OF stormy clouds, a
brick breeze gives animation to the drapery, and
slight snow appears to have just fallen. The
figure Of Warrington is bold, noble, and in ac-
cordance with the traditions u his bodily pre-
sence, without being hackneyed and common
Nvho a
heroic and noble, the accessories admirably in
keeping with the scene, and the color harmonious
The house of Goupil & Co. have paid the artist
seven thousand dollars for this noble painting, and
are now having engraving from it executed In
Paris.
Mr. Lcutze is not, strictly speaking, an Ameri-
can artist, although he ia SO considered, and &c
calls himself He was born in Germany, of Ger
man parents who emigrated to this country while
he was boy. They resided in Penney lvania, IN
til about ten years ago, young Leutze, having dis
played a decided talent for painting, he was SEN
to Dusseldorf, where he had his artistic education
and where he produced the works that have gain
ed him renown. He has now returned to thu
country, and, believe, intends remaining here.
The news by the Atlantic this morning, which
is considered highly favorable in commercial
point Of view, has had marked influence in Wal
street. Stocks arc something lower than they
were yesterday, and the speculative feeling doe
not seem to be strong as in the opening of thu
week. But there is an unquestionable improve
-ment in financial affairs, and growing feeling
of confidence that the worst Of the pressure is over
We have the gratifying intelligence by the AT
iantic that Kossuth and his companions are actu
ally on board the Mississippi, on their way to ou
shores, and under the protection OF the stars ane
stripes. Extensive preparations are making here
for the reception Of The noble patriot, and the dc
monstration of public enthusiasm will every way
be worthy the occasion. 1t is announced thi
morning that the Mayor has received a telegraph
despatch from gentleman named Smead, in Gin
cinnati intima ting that he will contribute on
thousand dollars to the Kossuth fund.
Our nominations going very smoothly, and
although the news from Pennsylvania looks blu
ish for the Wings, they are full of confidence
here.
The st. Georges Society at their monthly meet
ing last week discussed the question of the pro
priety of giving dinner to Mr.. Henry Grinnel
and the officers of the exploring expedition, but
cannot learn that any definite determination wa
come to on the subject.
The amount of goods seized on the premises O
Mr. Herrick is stated in the morning papers to b
forty or fifty thousand dollars. But there has beef
no valuation of them made, and the amount
probably exaggerated. considerable quantity Q
the stationery WAS found in Philadelphia. Their
seems to be no question of Herricks guilt; but b
has neither confessed il abandoned them, as ha
been stated. y X D.