The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-12-17

estng pictures In the collection the Coroofan Gal
lefy Is goyro ef Baron Hon Hmbolh by J. r. Lamdn.
The artist has evidently caught the expression which
mates the venerable features Of the author of Cosmos
and has transferred II to his in very pleasing
style +
An October day IN The WAas Mouaans OF Kensetts
delicious representations Of the grand beauty OF Amer
lean Switzerland and it fully sustains the high reputa
ton OF the painter We shall notice IL again.
T'qpioud Scene, by w. Heinz. This is gorgeousy
green deneation of the luxurious vegetation Of the
ATTITUDES transferred with the exactitude of Walk
enburgh, but exciting emotion admiration for
mechanical dexterity 1t is in fact elaborate coored
photograph pleasing pechance TO the Pre- Raphaetes,
but in wise attractive to those not eucatedup to
this new standard. hs
Covering as Rarea from BREEDS HILL by ID. NJ. Carter.
We patriotic people, and historical paintings repre-
senting the combats Of revolutionary struggle with
the mother country always votes with the public
This is representation of the final struggle ON Breeds
hy not fall into the and call ii Bunker
l and the artist has evidently carefully studied the
few reliable authorities the subject. He represents
the combatants when las rockingham describes the
scene) they carrying hand to-hand contest
Warren fell dead and General Putnam riding to the
of the rctreating troops with his sword drawn and still
undaunted in his bearing urged them to the fight
in the unfinished works. The ahulybmly' of battle is
finely portrayed and the variety of charasters costumes
and attitudes introduced makes the picture representa-
ton OF the yertable chapter from glorious
chronicle of fame. a
The NEW HALL occupied yesterday by the House Of
Representatives and the galleries crowded with spec
tator, anxious to witness the first days session there
There are, Of variety of opinions the pro
portions decorations and convenience Of the hail.
which may Improve acquaintance" and realize the
hopes of its constructor. The "ourth estate we
glad to learn to be provided with desks and other
convenenoes in the portion Of the gallery set apart for
their use. aa ~ .'
DESERVED TRIDUTE,--We learn from the News that
Master Eskne Dow has been appointed by Mr. Hackney
one of the pages OF the House of Representatives He
the eldest of the late Jesse H. Dow the author of the
articles in the Union under the head of the Heroic
Age and of many other political writings. His poet-
cal illusions gained for him quite reputation a. a poet
Mr. Dow firm democrat, and at time held the
situation to which Mr. Hackney has been elected
The EcLEcrc MAGAZINE The annual announcement
of this excellent publication will be found in adver
Using columns Its contents made up of the leading
articles of the foreign quarteries and monthcs, giving
the of the whole Its embellishments engraved
by Sartan It's table of contents presents agreeable
variety of reading matter.
DEATH OF Mrs C. IT, JoNns--Ihe Register of the
Treasury received yesterday morning letter from his
chief clerk, Charles T. Jones, esq., communicating the
death of Mrs. Jones board the steamer General Pike
fifteen miles above Natchez, the 9th instant Mr.
JONES' wife and daughters were their way to the
South for the benefit of MrsJoness health but they
reached their destination her spirit departed. She died
of consumption ., .@
The RIVER RoUrE.-The great southern mail Ii
conveyed to Richmond by the rver route and there
is detention failure to connect although the fogs
the river have been unusually dense and frequent Of
late. ~ 'atsss@ .
WoRK ANA beautiful statue of cupid Going
to Surprise his Love- originally executed by sgnor
Raggi for Louis Philippe, is exhibition at No
562 Pennsylvania avenue. 1t is work of art
THE EDUCATIONAL CONVENTION will be organized this
evening at the Smithsonian Institution and at halfpas
o'clock lecture will be delivered by Professor A.
Dmity, of this city, who is well known as gentleman
possessing great attanments and as pleasing speaker
VALUABLE WoRKs.-Franck Taylor advertises in our
columns large assortment of valuable foreign public
lions, worthy of inspection. r,. u ......rmn.
PIcKpocKETs A gentleman from the North who was
yesterday afternoon engaged in inspecting the Capitol
tension, relieved of his pocket book which contained
large number of papers and about twenty dollars in
money.
New CONCERT HALL.--Carusi's Saloon having been
taken for theatrical purposes musical hall to be
fitted up in the "star Buildngs' by Mezerott the en-
terprising music publisher. ...-.
OrsrERs.Iarge quantities of delicious oysters are ar
irving from the Chesapeake bay and find ready
ket. -&HEta 4.assas -at8 .af .saE# L2as#
The ARMoRY recently erected by the general govern
men for the reception of trophies, and for the
mediation of the volunteer militia of this District
last evening thrown open for the inspection of the public
7b he Citizens Of Washington a. #Eta5aaN
The Young Catholics Friend Society and the Young
Mems Christian Association having united for the pur
pose OF relieving the suffering poor of this city, without
discrimination ON the of creed, opinion, other
wise, during the present winter would most earnestly
appeal to their for material aid with which
to carry out eectuay the end much desired by every
lover of humanity s ...A
That this will be of much want and distress
all have to apprehend for it is well known that
many whose only dependence is the small pittance they
receive for their daily labor without employment and
not having been able to lay by anything from the little
they receive find themselves at this trying with
out the means to procure the comforts the
sares Of life.
We believe that fellowcitizens do require of us
any extended arguments to induce them to respond
promptly to our call the poor have with us, and we
may do them good II will. This we propose to do
and all we ask Of you is the with which TO
their wants sa
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