Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-07-03
HORACE vERNEr AND THE PIc1rRt FOR

HORACE VERNET AND THE PICTURE FOR THE
CAPIToL.-A Washington correspondent of the
New York Herald says, in regard to the report
that the negotiation with Vernet for a picture
had fallen through:
have just seen despatch from the Hon
John \. Mason, in which he says that Vernet ac-
cePted the invitation with many expressions of
gratitude, saying he considered the invitation
from the United states the highest compliment
he had ever received. He had determined that
the Malakoff should be his last effort hut he now
says that the picture for the American Capitol
shall he, and that the last notes Of the diving swan
shall be the sweetest. Mr. Mason Informed Mons
Nernet that SlO,UO was the usual price paid for
such paintings, but in his case he doubted not
Congress would be liberal, as well as lust He
replied that money would be no object with him.
on the subject of pay.
- MIR: Mason says that he inquired of a distiu
gulShed painter of naval SCcnes-formerly mid
shipman i'm the United States Nayv-yyvh,t he
would charge for painting for the CapitoI Like
NeTnet, ne replied that money was no object but
Tor the nited States he would execute a niece for
Sioo."U This will give an idea how these cell
ebdtcd artists estimate their own work
ROBBERY AT kIRKwooDs' Yesterday after
noon gentleman, from Havana, who was stop
ping at the kirkwood House. was robbed of \
number of Gold Watches and money! altogether
TO the value Of about $500. AS soon as the fact
was known the proprietor took all measures in
their power TO arrest the thief and recover the
property, but so far without success The Off
GERS Were notified, and a reward of two hundred
dollars offered for the recovery of the goods. In
our advertising columns description of the sto-
len articles is given.
THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION Of the Union Acad-
envy takes place at the Smithsonian Institution
tonight. The exercises will consist of adj
dresses with musical interludes, all by the pupils
OF the school, and in conclusion will be delivered
the late address of Edward Everett at the inaugu-
ration OF the Warren Statue on Bunker Hill
This school, under the charge of Mr. H. Rich
ards, bears the highest character i'm this conmu-
nifty, and We confident the pupils will acouit
themselves handsomely tonight.
CHAsE.-I.ast night officer Ginnity, in pass
ins along Fifteenth street, noticed man with
box on his shoulder, who appeared disposed to
dodge the officer The latter rave chase where
upon the thief dropped the box and succeeded in
givln" the officer the slip, who however secured
the box, which was found to contain Yeast pow
ders, and to I've the property of King & BurcheIl
groccrs, from whom it was stolen.
IARCENY.-This morning, a well known col
oTed individual, named Bill Morckey, was ar
rested 10y Officer Ginnity, for stealing a lot of
cutlery, razors, &c. Bill was taken before Jus
tice Clark, and by him committed to Jail for trial
at court.
DEAD.-Ebenezer Hughes, who was wounded
at the election riots at the first precinct of the
Fourth Ward, died yesterday afternoon. He was
shot in the lower part of the abdomen and il was
hoped, at first, that he might recover. He was
resident of the First Ward.
Mrs. HIGGINs, who was beaten few days ago
by Patrick Cahll, lies in a very prccarious con-
dition, her injuries being internal Cahll is now
lodged in the county Jail.
Mr. HENRY KING asks us to say that the fire on
"wednesday night did not originate in his prem
Uses. His loss he estimates at So 700; insurance
: 800.
OFFICER ROBINSON, who was shot by Cross
when attempting to arrest him. is we learn from
physician, in dangerous condition
WATCH RETURNs.-JOhn ID Baptist disorder
ly and profanity. fine and costs, 90 Il; J. Henry
Thomas, cOlored, drunk and disordprly fine and
costs. 81. Al; George Deggs, do. do 81 II; Dunn
sey Jordan alias James Dorsey. do. do 50 II
Being unable to pay the costs they Were commit.