Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-03-01
STAR.
IcoNMUNICATED.


What shame it is that our American
artists are not more noticed by their
countrymen. should suppose that If
would be our pride, as well as pleasure.
to encourage, even in its infancy, the
genius OF our own people-those born on
our own soil-the germ of their intellects
fostered and nurtured in their own DO.
SONS while drinking at the pure font of
freedoms rills, gurgling from their native
hills, and basking in the beams of some
glorious sun, at MONDAY, or gently mus.
ing while he sets in beauty-ea early learn
the power that is born in them of paint.
ing on canvas, or chiseling from maj BILE,
something that will make them immor-
tai. But when these thoughts come to he
put in practice, what q disappointment
often to their dearest hopes, when they
receive no token Of encouragement. A
of praise would sometimes send q
thfill of rapture through their bosoms ::
but they are left to toll and labor with
out this incense being offered at the
shrine so dear to an artists heart; while
they see foreign art praised and accepted: ::
not that we would wish to depreciate the
genius of the Old World. Who would
not love to Gnger around the classic
shades of imperial Rome; and view with
delight, mingled with sorrow, the ruins
OF the once renowned Athens,
But this is written to call the attention
of the public to gentleman and sculp.
tor, now a resident of this city. We al.
lude to DR.. Horatio Stone Ab,t q
year since We visited his studio, and had
the pleasure of seeing several busts. A
beautiful bust of one of the fair daughters
OF the metropolitan city attracted us
greatly; so much expression was thrown
around the lovely picture, that it was
pleasant and wonderful to behold the
inanimate material SO life-like. At that
time there was also in his studio an ex.
cellent likeness ofex-President Fillmore
(Who would not love to see frequent rep
reSentationS of that noble man, whom
all must admire who have a true and
patriotic regard for their country's VI cal
registered in their hearts y
In company with others who derived
pleasure from the visit, we called again
short time since to see other bright
evidences of DIR. Stones genius. We
gazed with aStOnishment at the mar bic
bust of Thomas Ii. Benton, and the Ion.
ger We gazed the more we were convinced
that it was a perfect embodiment of that
talented statesman, ellis every look and
feature eloquently touched" Next came
under our observation the bust of the
lovely child of our Secretary of War.
which was just completed. 1t is indeed
perfect specimen of art, beautiful I" be-
yond compare" What thrilling sensa
tions must these bereaved parents expe-
rience on beholding this % resemblance
dear of their much cherished boy." In|
conclusion, let me advise all true lovers
CT art to call at DR.. Stones studio and
encourage such talents as far as may be
in their power; they will find him a gen.
tlemen of true politeness and varied &C.
quirements, and certainly a sculptor of
real genius-an American Know Some.
thing without the aid of European schools
Government should give him substan.
tial token of appreciation by placing the
bust Of Mr.. Benton near that of our
hig hly esteemed and beloved Chief JUS
tice Taney. VRGINIUs.