Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-06
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Z statue Of Jackson.--It is known that, several
weeks age, the foundry of Clark Mills, three or
four miles from Washington, was destroyed by
FIRE. AT that time the furnace was in full blast ;
the artist and his assistants being employed IN
casting a statue Of Jackson, after the precise
model Of that which adorns Lafayette Square
and which was designed for the city of New Or
leans, that municipal corporation having appro-
priated over thirty thousand dollars for that pur-
pose. BY the confagration Mr. Mills lost up
wards of eight thousand dollars, including the
plaster form Of the old hero and his rampant
charger, the construction of which had caused
him so many months Of intense thought and severe
bodily labor--a magnificent monument OF great
genius, and substantial evidence of triumph
over oppressive and countless obstacles.
He, however, saved from the ruins Of the fire
several parts OF the metallic castings Of the statue
Had the confagration occurred ten minutes later
than il did, the work would have been completed.
We have been led 10 these remarks by the fact
that the interchangeable artist is now employed in
taking cast Of the statue in Lafayette Square,
in plaster, in order TO enable him to reconstruct
his model, so that he may, without unnecessary
delay, fulfil his contract with New Orleans, the
people Of which naturally revere the memory of
the man who so gallanty defended and preserved
the city from British invasion, il not entire de-
struction.
Billiards. Panorama of New York.-We
have frequently called attention TO the fact that
this beautiful Panorama is now on exhibition at
Odd Fellows Hall, attracting thousands of spec
tators An hour and half can be there pleas
anty and probably spent. The lecturer, as the
painting passes in review, explains the varsus
objects Of interest in manner not in the least
degree prolix or tedious.
We are free 10 say that the Panorama has de-
fects, which must be noted by the scrutnzing
lockers on; but considering the magnitude ofthe
undertaking, and the thousands of figures pic
tured, the artist has produced work which at
once suggests the idea of patience and close
study, and more than ordinary artistic skill.
There have been so many panoramas exhibited
in this city, and some OF them mere daubs, that
the people are rather cautious in bestowing their
patronage; but as TO Billiards., the saloon is
nightly crowded. and this, we conceive, affords
evidence that the great work is appreciated by
the lovers of panoramic representations.
Know-nothings Abroad.--In the House of
Representatives, yesterday, while the resolution
OF Mr.. Sellers, calling on the President OF the
United States for Information respecting the re-
cent conference OF American ministers at Osiend,
was under consideration, motion was made'thai
be referred TO the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
During the debate much was said about the OBJ
,jects and results of the conference, and great
anxiety evinced 10 be made acquainted with
The precise facts, whereupon an honorable men,
Der rose in his place and suggested an amend
ment 10 the motion: that the committee inquire
and report whether the said ministers abroad
were moi engaged in The formation Of Know
nothing lodge!
The apparent earnestness with which the sug-
gestion was made and the unexpected novelty Of
the proposition, excited moi little laughter.