The Washington union., 1857-12-04
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wonKs or AHr-Mr Stanley, whose studio Is on Penn
sylvana avenue just above the Kirkwood House, has
Just completed fine length portrait OF Col
William r. Phillips late Sixth Auditor Of the Treasury,
which Is to be presented 70 that entlcmans daughters BY
the clerks of the Bureau which he long presided
1t represents him in his business Office surrounded by
books and Documents, and a striking likeness, reeosr
nsed at first sight by all the numerous acquaintance OF
the original AS work of ark, il Is equally exoellent
combining correct drawing and fine colorng with that
ieke appearance which Is too often sacrificed to crafty
false notions of artistic effect aiHrs o.l5 hle
We also noticed at Mr. stanleys studio large portrait
of Billy Bowlegs that redoubtable Seminole warrior OF
whom we have all heard so much II represents him in
full holiday costume and has been painted from daguer
reotype with suggestions from those personally familiar
with the chctan This portrait Mr. Stanley intends to
place in his Indian gallery which graces the smith
sonan Institution, and is visited by crowds OF the
strangers who wish to 'see the lions Of the Metropolis
As mementos of fast disappearing from this eont
nent of which they were the original masters these pic
lures very interesting, too much credit be
awarded to Mr. Stanley for having collected and pre-
served them without any direct encouragement.
PAnopls GRAND cosornr To-night the grand ''oom-
bnation concert which has been talked Of for several
days In social circles, will take place in carus saloon
very brilliant assembage may be expected for in ad
dton to the attractiyeness Of the artists the event win
signaize the departure of Parodi for another country
where she is to appear in opera She is great vocalist
In the dramatic school of music, and will not leave her
equal in this country where she has been decided ia
yoc for seven years Vieuxtemps is also celebrity
and charms the public like Opheus There is great
curiosity too to hear the newly English yocalist
especially among those who do not fancy the Italian
school Both Miss Mner and Mr.. Perring are chroni-
ced by the British critics the best exponents OF the
English school Of music. Hu fa-s
WasusaroN ART AssocIKroN. Tho lovers of good
pictures will be pleased to hear the announcement that
sit expected that of the finest specimens in the
French exhibition at New York will be contributed to
the exhibition to be opened in the Corcoran buildings in
this CITY, on the 18th inst Varied contributions by
American artists also promised and it Is to be hoped
that matters will be haronzed that the artists OF this
city will not withdraw from the association which should
obviously be under their CONTROL and calculated to
mote their interests .- .-.,,g
YESTERDAY was pleasant and spring like tempting forth
almost all the upon the broad sidewalk OF
Pennsyvania avenue Old friends ntcrchanged cordial
greetings new made and every hand
were heard congratulations the prospect of agreeable
harmonious session At the Capitol important measures
of finance and national policy claim the attention of SEN
ators and rcprcscnatlveS lieio
are rumors of dinners and balls and concerts at which
even the sternes legislators but enjoy themselves
TuE Tomrr-Gentlemen and ladies who may wish
supply of toilet articles, perfumees, fancy goods and
other choice luxures will find them in abundance and
of the most approved varieties at the two stores OF Mrs
Lake and daughters. One Of these is the well-known
establishment No 504 Pennsylvania avenue, which Is
perfect museum of fancy and toilet articles the other
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avenue and d street. , . d. s.m,..r.t r.s.sg .
Toucu1So sIonr.-We saw yesterday afternoon, on
the avenue about forty little children of both sexes
neatly and uniformly clad They were, learned from
the Orphan Asylum and their appearance, while it re-
feced great credit upon those having them in charge
could but excite wish to contribute to their support
We never remember to have the children of any
charitable institution looking healthy 50 happy and
so well cared for - +. ...~s
THEArnIcAIs Mr.. William Stuart, Of Wallachs
Theatre New York, contemplates leasing Carusi's Sa-
LOOM and converting it into theatre capable of seating
about twelve hundred persons. 4#y'' t'a2asE'&
Another New York gentleman, well known in literary
and theatrical circles is also in this city with the view of
establishing theatre We trust that shall not long
be without well managed dramatic establishment.
SUNDAY SCHOOL FEsnvAL-The ladies Of st. Matthews
Sunday school will hold festival and teaparty at
Coombs's Hail. Pennsylvania avenue, Monday, Tues
day. and Wednesday evenings nextthe proceeds to be
devoted the liquidation of the debt incurred in the
largement Of the schoolroom ##aae s9ft sgtf
TELEoRArHIc CONVENIENCE. Morse line has open
ed telegraph Office in the CAPITOL where they will send
messages direct to all of the northern Cities and thus OBJ
vate the loss of time in sending messages down to Sixth
street sa 4ss W bHsa 70