The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-01


NIAGARA GALLEY or PAmnsas Danish painter, Of
much eminence and untiring indussry-Ar. Ferdinand
Rchardt-has recently opened, In one Of the rooms
the stuyvesant Institute gallery Of paintngs executed
by himself Of the most interesting views Of Niagara and
Of scenes in Denmark, sw edsn and the Scandinavian
countries Mr.. Rchardt has male the painting OF the
ed VT en- at home the idea Of giving world truth
full and artistic deneson OF THIS the greatest natures
scenes and mpeled BY that one idea he came 70 this
epssged in giving realization his students dream, and
has embodied It In q series OF paintings, which re-
and convey tho finest ideas OF the grandeur Of
the great Falls. These paintings, with collection
q other works Of bis PENCIL nc has now On sxolo,too
pfted at the fdeity with which he has rendered the
pcturesque scenes there, and those Who have not
majesty The place We advise all to call and them
Mr. Rchayds ID having the series engraved tn Leipzig by
the most eminent engraver Of that city, Mr. Pima tend
ing 10 publish them in . work Of twenty volumes,
zach with three plates Ono the paintings on exhiba
tons thai OF the Caste and Fortress Of Crcnborg 10
Denmark, where the Sound dues collected work
OF which Ia account OF the position taken by
the United states government in regard 70 these sound
hbion room is well worthy OF visits and his enterprise
Of patronage We trust be will have plenty Of both.
DEATH on BLACK WARRIOR, MAJOR MRRnL's CuAaGR.-
This remarkable horse died In this city last week. at
the advanced age OF twenty eight years he was raised
In Tennessee, and branded u g. D. united States ORA
gooas) on the opening Of the In Florida, whore he
served in the swamps everglades 70 the close Of that
na iorous campaign after WHOM for several years. he
was used In the chase Of wild Indians horse thieves,
border ruiaps and at odd spells, Of foxes, deer and
OF Arkansas Having marched all the country, and
all the principal rivers between st. Augustine FA,
ana Mexico ne was 10 ,ns wno o. sne MEXICAN war; sna
wounded by musket ball at Monos del Rey, and again
BY piece Of shell at Caepultepec Peace being restored,
Major Merrill unwilling 70 part with hts faithful COM
Larop arms who had borne him successfully through
two wars the grade Of second Lieutenant TO Brevet
MAJOR to break him down with more SERVICE and so
be brought him North. snd placed him on . "retred
list for bfe In this city, with full raons, where he has
been CARD for at the stables OF Dsorow tne
Professor He was ridden by Kossuth, and also by Pre-
siden. PIERCE occasion Of their nmphal entries into
the city Of New York few years since, and was
July, and often by COL Duryea, at the head Of his
famous Seventh Regiment He vas never In har-
pess but was unequsled for discpline and grace OF
under the saddles fond OF music kao wing
his place aud the word OF command, and the buge call
quite like old soldier never sick or lame tor
cay, known 10 fall or stumble; and was remarkable
for his great powers endurance keeping fat prairie
grass long marches . fne biooded animal, OF me.
dunn hsigh, aud weight periscsy syne nett sa, ana
bright quick handsome eyes, large thin noesrs red e
fire when Lded spirited, yet kind and gentle
coed 20 than any other Of his cotemporaries in the
long line of his service, all Of whom, perhaps no out
os wSey and other
chargers that have 'said amebg the trumpes, HA ha,
and sme the battle aar off, the thunder Of the captains
and the shouting"
TIE ACCIDENT on TIE NEW York AND ERIE RAILROAD -
The Chicago express Iaia OF the 2sh inst thrown
from the track AlegAny, by broken rail, injuring
three ZEN seriously, enc OF whom had An arm
broken. Three others were injured slightly Two cars
were badly broken The engine did not leave the track
This extent Of the accident reported yesterday
FIKx IN GREENWICH SIRHKr.-About half-past nine
O'Clock Sunday MOI nirg, fre discovered In the
kitchen Of house No. 1872 Greenwich street. cornes Of
Betbune II originated from the emoke pipe Of q hot air
furnace. Damage building about $cs. II In owned by
Mr.. John r. MITCHELL and insured for 81, 500 In the
Knickerbocker Insurance Company.