The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-04-03


attractive will be the colossal group of M. Jean du
Segnear, representing st. Michael overthrowing
Satan. The subject is taken from Milton. This
group is thirteen feet high, the figures being nine
original
VALUABLE WORK OF ART FROM SPAIN
gentleman has arrived in England from BARGE
Iona, having with him mosaic table ofthe most ex
traordnary beauty. 1t would be difficult to form
correct notion of the immense labor bestowed this
production ofskll, or ofits exceeding beauty without
seeing it, and having explained to the beholder the
almost numberless pieces which It comprises and the
period that large number of individuals have been
occupied in its composition. We believe that it is
intended to offer this extraordinary work of art as
present to the Queen, and then to request her per-
mission for it to form part Of the ensuing exhibit
ton.
CONVENTIONS FROM THE BLIND.
The Gdfeshen Observer states that, if on no other
account, the fact that her Majesty is the patron
of the Royal Victoria Asylum for the Blind, es-
tablished in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, would have
prompted the committee to aid an exhibition
Of industry projected by her royal consort, Prince
Albert. But there is also the additional motive
of winning wreaths for the blind girls, and
attracting new customers to the institution
Therefore, all the resources Of the fair inmates
have been taxed, and three contributions have
been made which will vie in taste and ingenuity
with any productions of the kind that may be sent
| by rivals endowed with the advantage of sight.
There is, first, veil of white linen thread, exact
counterpart Of the tribute loyalty paid by the VIC
toria Asylum to the queen on the High Level
Bridge. This will be exhibited light blue satin.
There will also be VEIL similar in pattern, made
from black woollen thread, exhibited orange
satin. The third and last contribution is Spanish
mantilla Of black wooen thread, exhibited ON orange
satin, which must strongly tempt many a maden's
heart to disregard the tenth commandment The
three contributions will be enclosed in glass case,
lest fair fingers should itch TO handle the shawl and
wells "Try them on"
THREE MILLION STITCHES.
Jersey sends to the Crystal Palace beautiful
loek Knit in with 1lraa nh tyhi IN sfrin
On the breast is the Prince of Wales's feather
derneath, ALBERT Prince de GALES" 1t is work
Of great labor, and contains upwards Of three mil
lion stitches.
THE EXPECTED CROWD or FOREIGNERS.
From the London Times. March II
We have but little time left to set our house in
order, before the arrival of expected vsiters
from the continent of Europe. Great activity is
shown on certain points, and great neglect upon
others. Now we much doubt if any very great
discretion is exercised in the selection of improve
has been displayed in hitchng the arble arch into
position at Cum berland-gatc. 1t is a question if
eyes which have been accustomed to rest upon the
Are de fEtoe, the Brandenburg gate, will
derive much graft from the spectacle. Again,
as we have been informed, considerable exer-
tons have been made to get the armed war
riors of the Tower and the apartment appro-
prated to their use, into presentable trim. Henry
VII. has been for some weeks past enveloped in
a richly-sprigged dressing-gown; a railway rug
has been wrapped round the shoulders Of the
gallant Brandon; and the heads of the buff-coated
soldiers Of the commonwealth have been comfort
ably swathed in lnsey-woolsey nightcaps, lest
their armor should contract soil os stain while the
identifying is in progress. This Is all well enough
in its way, but foreign visitors could very well
have dispensed with this excess of steeldandyism
1t would have given us more satisfaction to hear
that the shabby dean and chapter Of the metropo-
Titan cathedral had finally suppressed the paltry fee
exacted at their gates. Far be il from us however,
to at the eXertions Of those who, within their
particular departments, are doing their utmost to
polish up the sights of London" We would only
suggest that there are other points Of more imme-
date importance to the comfort of our visitors,
which should not be lost sight of in the midst Of all
this scrubbng and vanishing. The principal OBJ
ject which frenchman, German, an Italian
will have in view during his stay in London will of
course be the "great exhibition" itself The prac-
teal problem for his solution will be how, in the
most economical and comfortable manner, he
be lodged, fed and conveyed about the town during
the period of his stay.
The question Of supplying bed and b BARD to our
expected guests must of course be left in the hands
Of private speculat ors. Some misgvings may
secretly entertain upon the punt of comfort they
may manage to extract from our feathcr-beds and
underdone beef steaks but in such matter adj
ministratiye interference is impossibility
The few who can afford to pay largely will fare
well. The many who must look somewhat closely
to the cost OF their entertainment viii no doubt
perience various degrees OF discomfort and suffering
But If wee do nothing for them on this point, at
least insist that every facility shall be given
ing subjected to any very grevous extortion an
noyance. The distances of London, even to the in.
habitants of the largest continental capital appear
enormous In addition 10 this evil, which is ire
deemable it must be remembered that the uniform
ty in the appearance Of our streets rem iers it
task Of very great difficulty for any but
well seasoned Londoaer to find his way from
of the town 10 the other. Foreigners
are under the absolute necessity of relying up
On public eonyeyances-omnibuses, cabs, and the
like. As far as the omnibuses are concerned,
We are not aware that much can be done, beyond
enforcing IL as pcreInptory rule that notice shall
lie given in some unmstakable manner of the points
mt which haffares end and whole fares begin. Even
II certain degree of imposition j. inevitable under
this head, AZ least we have the comfortable rchec-
tion that il cannot exceed 3D.. in amount. Omni-
buses besides, will always contain certain sprink
ling ot London passengers, who, IL j. to w. hoped,
will stand between our Nisiters and any very out
ragoous act Of rascality. With cabs, and cab
drivers II u otherwise. IL Is 20 this point we would
especially cnll attention, for much may be done to
simplify the regulations by which the drivers Of
these vehicles are At present bound. AZ matters
stand at present, il IL almost impossible even for u
Londoner 10 avoid imposition. Who but Mr.. Mogg,
or his ehiefcDydoyes, i in condition accurately TO
determine, at moment warning, the exact distance
from injury circus to bury street. Pimlico OF from
old Cayendish street to -. Clements IN the Strand,
Iondoner. even. u ~ his wits end, and Is well
content TO pay onc-thirl above the Legitimate fare
In order TO escape present importantly and future
vexatiOn Some people have the knack Of arriving
OF an approximation TO the correct fare by timing
the driver by their watches. These nervous tarvcl
lers never fail to strike preliminary bargain, and
thus, by acquiescing in certain amount Of impo-
tion at least themselves against cXhoFbitant
extortion. II must. however be evident that all
expcdienis Of this knd are out Of the question for
foreigners. Their ignorance Of the language-the
impossblity of asccrtanirg whether or no the cab
driver has taken the shortest road from point 10
point-ehtirely preclude. far they are con-
cerned. any such precautions for their security We
should add that their natural reluctance to have
recourse TO the police tribunals of the country.
their difficulties AMI places them entirely at
the mercy a. the cah-,liycrs.
ID would be impossible TO devise any complete
remedy for this grievance. One OF two suggcs-
tons, however. are evident enough. which would
20 far TO bring IL within more tocrable measure.
In the first place, mile stones and half mile stones
might readily be erected along the course Of the
principal thoroughiarcs, which would serve "a re-
gulate the Judgment a the passenger, aud to mode
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