Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-03-26

THAT n8ftn0ee OF tho 8tWOoPnoSO "AsSA WV
frequently prevail in Autumn.
No 20. Woodland Landscape, BY I. W.
Van Starksnburgh. Though much smaller
than Weber's picture of Griesheim Creek
this picture approaches the latter in beauty Of
execution and exquisite finish. 1t is, in our
opinion; one of the clever pictures in this nne
collection of Landscapes. The composition is
quite simple and unpretending, and has all
the appearance Of being . study from nature.
A shallow brook spreads its transparent and
almost still waters along piece of low pas
ture land shut in by trees. Cattle are drink.
ing, feeding, and in various attitudes under q
lovely group of spreading trees, which fling
their shadows across the stream and grass on
Its banks.
No. ~. The FOraging Party, by L. Mignot
and j. W. Ehninger. This is brilliant, well
executed picture. In the landscape part the
extreme distance and the near foreground are
particularly fine, and the latter Is most care
fully studied and worked up. If landscape
painters generally would pay more attention
than they do to this important part-the fore
ground-they would add vastly to tho value of
their productions. We are sorry, considering
the great merit of The Foraging Party in all
other respects, to say that the trees in the
middle of the picture, and which form back:
ground to the man on horseback and other
prominent figures, are unfinished and have a
slurred appearance. This is q defect, but ono
that can be easily remedied.
No. 30. A pretty lively little picture repre-.
senting young horseman, in the we'll known
King Charles, cavalier costume, standing by
bis horse at the entrance of house, from the
steps Of which young lady is leaning over
the balus:rade, and giving the poney some.
thing to eat out of her hand. The compost
ticn is graceful, and the picture quite merito.
rious
No. 49, The Gamblers, by johnson, A scene
of low life, apparently in Germany. Admira-
bic in expression and execution. The elder of
the two gamblers is evidently careful study
from nature.
M Robert Goldbeck We learn that
very beautiful musical soiree' was given
by Mr.. COrcoran, in behalf of this young gen
tkman, for the purpose of introducing him to
some of our most influential families as a most
eminent pianist and artist of great merit, pre-
vious to his giving q public concert here
Though he comes unheralded here, yet with
the strong introduction he brings from Baron
Humboldt and other distinguished European
friends of his, We cannot for q moment doubt
Of his future success in thi, country, whore. We
believe, he intends to take up a permanent
residence, having already met with marked
favor in New York, where he has established
himself. But now, to return to Mr.. Corco-
rams Soiree, where the guests were accom-.
plished in music; We understand that Mr..
Godbeck delighted and astonishsd his audi
ence. The neatness and precision Of his play.
ing cannot well be surpassed, and his classical
performances of Beethoven g celebrated Sona.a
In fat could not fail to stamp him as an ar.
fist of true merit. In short, he gave most entire
satisfaction to all who had the pleasure of
bearing him, and he now proposes to delight
those who have not heard him, and are de.
sirous of judging for themselves of his youthful
but rare talent, by giving them an opportunity
Of hearing him at Carusi's Saloon tomorrow
Fridsy) evening; this being the only chance
thy will have, as his engagements comtel
him to return Immediately to New York.
Spears Weather Strip Locks among
the most useful and ingenious things on exhi.
bition at the Mechanics Institute Exhibition
That its success is complete il proved by its
general adoption of late In the construction of
well-built houses in tho Northern citie,, and
the number Of premiums it has taken at such
exhibitions as the one in progress here. A
very great difficulty, it is we'll known, has ex.
listed to prevent windows constructed either
upon the old or the French method from food
ing floors in driving storm This lock or sash
fastening, entirely obviates that nuisance. 1t
is also burglar proof, even when panes of glass
are removed. 1t fastens the sash open when
required, and thus prevents slamming. tits
evidently dust proof-a godsend to houses on
or near Pennsylv ania avenue. We learn that
the proprietors of Browns Hotel have deter.
mined to use it throughout their extensive es-
and congratulate them on the
fact that their guests will thereby be relieved
hereafter from the terrible suffering from dust
to which all sojourning in their vicinity have
up to this time been subject. 1t would be we'll
to adopt it, it strikes us, in all the public build
ings, as matter of true economy, comfort and
Its invention is indeed sub.
stantial step forward in the march of improve.
ment in the construction of oil descriptions of
houses.
Reaprointments. Cove have every
reason to believe that the following reaY-
&C., have been made:
Hamilton Stuart, to be Collector Of the Port
at Galveston, Texas; reappointed.
John Borson, do, At Savannah, Ca; reap
pointed.
VIM o Barker, Surveyor of the Customs at
Providence, X. l.; reappointed.
Asa Gray do, at Tiverton, X. /; reap.
pointed.
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