Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-10-21
MR.. CoPELAND's PAINTING.

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MR.. COPELAND'S PAINTING. b.
Among the many useful and beautiful products
of nature and art in Floral Hall, we saw nothing
which impressed us more than the painting by
Copeland. Though somewhat hastily executed, it
is his best piece and cannot fail to add to his repu
taton. We learn that he contemplates having it
engraved, SO that every one who wishes can obtain
a copy of it. ..'..
We subjoin the following description of this paint
ing by Mr.. Copeland himself:
"The picture of "OLD Rip VAN WINKLE WIDE
AWAKE" is designed in part to represent event of
the highest interest in the recent history of North
Carolina and whole, to show that she is not the
laggard-the sleepy Old Rip that she is represented
to be-but that she is really wide awake and march
ing forward with rapid strides in all the various inn
provements of the age
The painting is combination of the real and the
adeaG accordingly we see in the fairgrounds (em-
bracing nearly by onehaif of the alegor-
ica design in which GENIUS is represented directed
by fIRTUE waking Old Rip frem his long nap In
her right hand she holds the symbol of her power,
a pen, with which she is supposed to have aroused
the old sleeper at her feet and brought him to a
STATE SOBER, DEEP REFLECTION. Well pleased with
her efforts thus far, she archly turns to VIRTUE he
lovely female figure at her righO for further drec
ton, who, smiling swectly, simply points to heaven,
as the proper source from whence all guidance
blank scroll upon which she stands prepared to
record her future triumphs. The neral intended
to be taught here is that without education directed
by religion, state people be truly great and
AaPpy.
At the lower part of the canvass we see a river,
landing, and specimens of the chief productions of
the State wheat, corn rice cotton, tobacco, tar,
turpentine, lumber and mineral Specimens of
the growth of the State Also swamp lands pine
forests mountain scenery, 60. &c. Carts are seen
hauling shingles from the swamps for transportation
and wagons in the distance, approaching from the
tH1entlHe region loaded with the abundant extracts
of those extensive forests. One large canal boat
deeply laden with shad, herrings, corn and other
commodities, just moving off under the direction of
loaded with shingles, is designed to show that we
have an abundance for home consumption, and
/" some to spare to Cesar"
Leaving this portion of the picture and turn
ing to the main centre of the canvass we behold a
representation Imperfect indeed, in comparison to
the rea!ity of of the most sublime and pleasing
spectdcles presented in the Old North State"
This portion of the picture explains itself 1t may
be necessary to remark, however that the g. point
Of time selected is when the orator Of The 6av,"
0he Hon. Kenneth Rayner0 is addressing the vast
audience who have assembled from every portion Of
the State and from other States aeo witness the
g,eat exhibition. The audience deeply inter-
ested in the eloquent remarks of the distinguished
speaker occupying the stand, with whom are several
of the chief officers of the State Agricultural Society.
In front and at the left of the speaker observe in
on horseback, for the preservation of good order,
several of the marshals of the day. In front
and around Mechanics and Planters Halls arc many
plain old farmers, mechanics and others engaged in
social confab discussing the merits of the various
implements of husbandry brought for exhibition.
Some also in the back grounds near the
cattlc-stalis, looking at the fine booded stock.
In front of the Reception Hall near the entrance
gate mounted upon splendid chargers, the
CHIEF Marshal, Colonel Humphreys, of Onsow,and
one OF his assistants; also at the door, with book
and pencil in hand, the worthy treasurer of the So
ciety, j. F. Hutchns, Esq, of Raleigh! Visitors
seen entering the gate and others coming to see
the show. A general shaking of hands and friendly
greetings seen throughout the crowd is designed to
illustrate the kind, social qualities for which the
people of North Carolina Justly distinguished.
Beyond the Fair Grounds the city Of OuGs" is
pceping through the trees, showing a portion
of the magnificent State House. the DEAF and Dumb
and the Lunutic Asylums and other buildings
Beyond the city, the Central Railroad threaded with
the Telegraph is passing through the State and
crossing beautiful river, which winds its way along
through fields of wheat and corn until it's waters
empty into the Albemarle Sound, upon the opposite
shores of which are two large shad and herring fish
cries.
Between the Albemarle and Pamco Sounds is |
Roanoke Island, memorable for being the first point
settled in North Carolina. Upon the waters of the
Sounds steamboats, ships and other coasting
sels and in the distance far upon the '6Le atlantic
acdre, may be SEEM among other Ships one large |
and beautiful frigate of the Z. S. service.
To complete the picture the clouds are breaking |
away the sky is clearing off and from the east there
streams food of naetLoW light to indicate that |
heacen smiles upon us.
We feel constrained to say that we do not like |
the title of Mr. Copelands painting" Rip Fan |
Wink1e." This expression applied to the State |
in dersion and its perpetuation is not calculated
add to her character.