Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-04-23
CHE "Hnion,"
A Splendid Work Of Art.

In progress of Engraving. the celebrated
NATIONAL PICTURE,
By T. Il. Maueson, ESQ.,, entitled The UNION
The subject of this picture, is one that will
touch the heart of every true American. Ii
represents near the centre Of The picture, a
bust Of the immortal
ASHINGT TON,
with the Constitution ofIhe United Stales,)
Upon q pedestal, surrounded with massive IRA.
perry, as having just been crowned by
WEBSTER AND CALHOUN,
The representatives of the North and South,
and over them is lowering the GENIUS oF PEACE.
In the right hand corner is President FILL
MORE. resting his hand on The National
Shield, and at his feet, a fallen crown and bro
ken sceptre, typical of the prOstratiOn of Mon.
orchy before the march oI RePubiicGnism. In
The distance is seen a temple surmounIed bv
the GENIUS OF LIBERTY. ln The centre Of the
picture. is seated that venerable and MosT DIS.
TNGUIsHED STATESMAN,
HENRY CLAY,
And il is the last and only accurate likeness ev.
er taken of that insWious and honOred man.
Grouped in the Picture, are large size fuH
length Portraits OF the following
DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS:
President NJ. Fillmore, Hon, Howell Cobb,
Hon, Henry Clay, Hon. II. S. Foo.e,
Hon. Daniel Webster, Hon. S. A. Douglass,
Hon. J, C, Calhoun, Hon W. P. Mangum,
Hon. Lewis Cass, Hon ID. s. Dickinson,
Hon. J. Buchanan, GenI. w. Scott,
Hon. Judge Mclean, Hon. Jno. NJ Clayton
Hon. W. r. King, Hon. T, II. Benon,
Hon. S. Houston, Hon John Bell,
Hon, J. J. CriIenden, Hon. Jas. Mcdowell,
Hon. Thos. Corwin, Hon. J. e. Fremont,
These Portraits are all full length, beautiful.
" grouped in the design, by that celebrated ar.
list, 7. II. Maueson, Esq. The likenesses are
all true 10 life, the heads being finished from
very superior DagMerreoiypes s,-they are the
most accurate ever published Of these Ds'in'
guished Statesmen.
picture Of greater merit, or on higher
subject, has never been produced in the Coun-
try. As series Of Portraits, most faithfully
representing persons, each Of whom holds po.
silion of honor in AMERICAN HISTORY, it
will alone appeal 10 The heart Of the Nation.
1t is being engraved in The highest style OF
the art. ION steel, mezzotnI and slipple by Mr..
H. S, Sadd, The bes. artist in this Country and
will be ready for delivery tp subscribers Muy /,
1859.
CONDITIONS OF PUBLICATIONS:
E5-Size the Engraving, 80 80 inches.
0trPrice Five Dollars per Copy, in advance.
0ErTo be delivered strictly in tho order ol
subscription.
N. BIN order to secure proof impressions,
early application will be necessary. Subscri
bers names will be entered on the books in the
order received, and the Engraving will be de-
livered accordingly.
Terms.
$5, 90 per Copy, strictly in advance. 90 re-
ceipt Of Five Dollars The engraving will be Tor
warded BY mail, carefully rolled. and placed il
a lin case, made expressly for the purpose, Il
prevent injury TO the Pic'ure,) and sent at ou
expense and risk.
Money TO be remiued by mail, at our risk.
This will be the finest Engraving ever pub
Iished 10 this country, and only limited mum
Der will be printed.
f Orders are very respectfully soIici'ed.-
Please address,
R. VAN DIEN. Agt.
No. Hammond Street, N. Y.