Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-16
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The Dying Gladiator, This beautiful and
classic work Of art, which is now exhibited IN
Morrson's building, Four-and-a-haf street near
Pennsylvania avenue, has attracted very many
admirers. A gentleman residing in New YORK
has written letter 10 Mr.. Risque, The proprietor
Of the statue, from which we are permi'ted 70
copy the following paragraphs; e45. AZ .t.
~ am happy 10 hear that the Dying Gladiator
is appreciated in Washington. Il ought 10 DC
possessed by the government, and placed in the the
Capitol, where all who visit the city would have
an opportunity to see this chef doavre OF anil
guilty; say Of antiquity, because it is the on'y
copy made in marble Of the original antique,
There is none in England or on the continent OF
this world renowned statute. "a
Joseph Colt is an Englishman BY birth. he
has acquired a high and enviable reputation as
sculptor, and amassed fortune by his works
He is still living, but considers himself as having
retired from his profession. His ambition was 70
send 10 this country work worthy OF us, ana
his own fame. EG&sa ksfs# t4t
aThe Gladiator was TO have been fnished.ilf
10 enter the first exhibition Of our Crystal Palace
but the time occupied in making the copy (oi the
exactness of which you have ample testimonials)
was much greater than he had anticipated.
was, therefore, delayed, and did not reach here il
last spring, and was placed by me in the Crystal
Palace in July last. But few. persons have been
there since, so thst little has been seen and
said of il. Besides, we have never called the AT
tention of the press TO il in a single instance.
at is made OF Carrara marble il was never
exhibited or seen in this country till it was taken
from its original case in the Crystal Palace. The
original is in the museum of The Capitol at Rome,
of the same size, and in fact, an exact copy,
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Sad Disappointment.-We have, Of late, seen
and heard of many poor PERSONS who came from
the North in search of employment, but, failing In
this, have pursued their journey farther South for
that purpose. Men, women and even children
families-are among the number. For the most
part, they solicit food as theypa along, and, for
want of the pecuniary means TO pay for lodgings
resort to the watch-house for sleeping accommo-
dations appearing thankful for the use OF bench;
not murmuring, as do moi few who are provided
with all the comforts that wealth can confer.
A few weeks ago, man, his wife, and child,
came TO the watch-house for lodgings. They were
on tnelr way 10 virginia, WHERE NC hau q o'o'AS'
employed on line Of railroad Their hope was,
that he would procure them work, or assist them
during this, the time of their greatest need; and
they cheerfulIy resumed their journey, on foot,
carrying with them their scanty wardrobe, per
haps their ALL which certainly did not prove bur-
densome. Recently they returned TO the CITY,
and again went to the watch-house for lodgings
The kindhearted captain of the Auxiliary Guard'
as on the previous occasion, furnished the child
with bed made Of blanket and cloak; but
there was no such luxury attainable for its parents
The bare bench, however was gladly accepted by
them. In the course of conversation, the male
traveller was asked: "Wel did you find your
broiher!" The eyes Of the person addressed
were immediately sufnsed with tears. No, SIR,
he replied, sorrowfully, " bar tound has grave
And, so he returned from Virginia, from the
scenes where he had doubtless anticipated happy
cheerful days, but which he reached only TO be
chilled with the sad evidence-the humble hill
lock-ihat his brother, on whom he had fixed hi
| hopes, was dead wE