The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1853-07-14
Crystal Palace-Articles for the Exhi-
bitiOn--Works of Art from Italy.


weared by running through the entire catalogue
particularly ss it is not yet arranged, or divided
INTO its various catagorIes. We shall. therefore,
briefly indicate the character OF the collection by
general reference TO some Of The chief works OF
merit contained in it, shall classify them
under three heads---pnin,ins, sculpture, and ar,i-
cles of curiosity and rertu.
| PAINrING.---Italy, was to be expected,
contributes handsomely and literally to the EAhi-
tlon. From Genoa, we have SOME very choce
il paintings, both originals aud copies. Among
The former, is a painting by Guercing, represent
ing the Deity contemplating The world, which is
supported by angel; picture of 1.-The Naza-
rlne," by celebrated artist; and another, Of Ar
themisa swallowing the ashes OF her husband. -
L he Genoese collection embraces a great variety
of paintings and pictures by celebrated artists, IN
Guiding some by The old masters Turin so con-
tributes her full share to this department Of the
arts Some Of the finest of these may be men
toned, such Amedo III taking the oath Of e.
dehty to the League Of Lombardy. "Ihe Carni-
val at Rome" is copy of Van Dyck's celebsa-
ted painting Of The children of Charles / a mag
nlhceni oil painting by Vincenzc Sagelti. repre-
senting Columbus at the Convent Della Rabida !;
"The battle Of the Centaurs;" "'rhe Passage Of
the Alps" landscapes in oil; "The Virgin and
Child''-a beautiful painting by Raphael, known
as La .uddOna di FultgnO; u rich paipting rep
resen,ing Frederick Barbarossa at the battle of
Llgnano; Head Of Angel" by Raphael; "The
Death of the Saviour and a iu!l-lengh portrait
of His Majes'y, Victor Emanuel IL We should
have mentioned also, that Genoa contributes TO
the American Exhibition the portrait of her cele-
brated son, Christopher Columbus; and mag
nhcent historical painting representing the Con-
ference OF Cardinal Aibernoz WI h Nina Roselli.
SCULPTURE.--ln this department OF the arts
the Italian exhibition will prove highly interest
ing. Although the pedmontese gnd Mianese
contributions both varied and extensive vet
the largest, aud we think, the best collection Is
that irom,the Duchy of Modena. 1t would be inn
possible TO enunlerate IN tins brief notice even the
principal works of merit in this elegant collection.
some Of them are rare, and rank IN the very first
order as works of genius Among these are some
groups by Ihorwaldse the or; of The Ci pito. !;
the Venus known as "Ihe Paris Venus;"
group of Cupid and Psyche, from the original in
the Capitol at Rome; copy from the original
Bdcchanie OF Luigi Benaime; the ST. john and
Il NazzarenO of Professor Eun.epe Batatia; busrs
from the Antique, of Jove. Of Diana, Of Apollo; !;
groups in statuary marble; ilebe. by Canova ;,
and very large collection OF other works Of se-
mus III the same department Of Art.
THIRD.-ATtcles OF curiosity or reTtU. In
this respect. the Italian exhibition promises to be
OF unusual interest The "Esposzlone" furnshe.
US an ndiscrimlna,e list from Genoa. Turn aud
Milan, from whIrh we select the foi!pwlng; A
statue OF Columbus, silver hlagree an antique
snuti-box OF the sixteenth century, restored in It's
own style; an aiiegor:cai Transparency, repre-
senling the King of Sardinia swearing 10 the Con-
s,tuon groups in ivory, representing Italy weep
ing over the tomb OF her martyrs; Il cage full Of
Cupids, III Carrera marble; small basket of
flowers and Cupids, the base Of iudla wood. in
laid and painted; church, ornamented in gold
and silver, chased and enau.eled, on pedestal Of
ebony; Il figure of the Saviour. In cha scd silver
and another representing the Passion, IN oAiJaed
metal, executed by the galvan,c process; stDai!
picture made oui Of solid silver--the figures and
ornaments chased aud cnsrayed--ln the csnlre Of
which Is portrait of Queen Adelaide, oi Sardi-
MA aud two large autographs, drawn by Michael
Funo, representing all The works Of the imuor-
tai CaHo,a.
These constitute, indeed. but II small portion of
the ltalian contributions; but they Viii serve TO
indicate their general character. We shall en-
deavor, at early period, 10 obtain a look into
the catalogue from orcnce and the Papai States
and TO sketch the primo pal features oi he exhibi
ton from these places, # the s.tjcct should be
found Of sufficient lI,ei est.
fne Statue Of Daniel Webster, the work Of
Nj. Carew, young English artist, was unpacsed
yesterday, aud set up IN The Cr.s.ai 7 ,lacr, tho
It has net Yet been raised 10 the pedestal IN the
Sou'h Nave which 1t Is to occupy. Ii is cpusii
crably larger than life, and has great ,ncTil IS
work Of art. The ilustrious statesman is repre-
.e,ted in modern costume, with Il dress coat but
toned, aud an overcoat hanging loosely, his left
hand resting volume marked "American
Constitution, and The right raised as in The act
Of addressing an audience. The statue is a good
likeness, though we understand 1t was made from
portraits and bust. Marochetii's washington
Is ow completely up, and splendid Berlin
bronze Of The Amazon, which attracted much
attention in the Lordon Exhibition, is also in it 5
place.-[N. y. Tunes.
BATTLE OF BUSKILL--OEIGISALL LxrrrR.--
To-day is the anniversary Of the battle Of Bunker
II In preference TO reflections en- the Jav or n
narrative OF its events, present letter written by
Mr.. Winthrop 10 John Adams it is copied entire
and has never before been printed:
2ls, June, l775
Dear Sir:-I received your favor Of May 20, bv
Messrs. Halls. was much concerned that had it
not in my power 10 treat those young gentlemen
with AS much respect their characters and your
recomme ndaton entitled them TO. When YOUR letter
was delivered me, which was but few DAYS ago, we
were all in the utmost hurry, packing up the library
and apparatus for their rcmovai 10 distance in the
country Cor safety, in consequence Of order Of the
provincial congress, which was sent rs Z at day-so
that the young gcntlcmen could only take transient
view Of things they lay in confusion. II was then
universally expected that there would be an action in
day or two. which happened accordingly. The
night foowins,a body Of our men to throw
up an en,renchment hill in Charestowu.
As soon daylight appeared, they discover
ed and fred upon from the of and battery on
Copp's HILL That day, 18th inst, exhibited most
shocking spectacle. About g. afternoon, large BODY
Of regulars carried over TO Charlestown, and a;
in the afternoon, the men-oiwars boats set fire to
the town in different places, which in a ew hours
vas burned to the ground When it all in flames
they attacked entrenchment, which was very I'M
perfect, being only the work Of few hours hut they
we're vigorously opposed, and hot engag cement en-
sued which lasted about an hour, in which number,
fell When our soldiers had fired away almost all
their cartridges, and the regulars were entering the
en,renchments with their bay yonets charged, and an
incessant fire Of artillery kept them all sides
from the men-o.war and the floating batteries, our
peope retreated and left them in posse. sion of the
hill This advantage, they probabI. purchased dear,
though what their loss WAS we may never know cx-
ac,ly. Ii is affirmed their dead Was seen ying in
heaps on the ground
Our loss was considerable but being now above
twenty miles from the OF action cannot give
YOU any particular information about it. We lost