New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-11

light Of her heart and the terror Of her less expert
enced and nnswimming friends. The life of the young
girl at this period full Of earnest purpose and mo-
bic ambition, and the untring energy and perseverance
which distinguish her now in so remarkable degree
| were at this time evidenced and developed.
Having modelled one or two copies from the antique
che tried her hand a portrait-bust, and then
cut Canovas bust of Napoleon in marble working II
entirely with her hands that she might make her
self mistress of the process Her father seeing her
devoted TO her studies, seconded them IN every posi-
bic way and proposed to send her 10 bis friend, Dr.
MiDowe Professor Of Anatomy Ia the ST. LOUIS Coi-
leee that she might 20 through of regular m
sruction and be thus thoroughly grounded for the
branch Of che bad chosen. The Young artist was
but too glad 10 close with the oer and, in the Au-
tumn of 1850 we find her at ST. Louis residing IN the
family of her avorte schoolmaie from Lenox, winning
the hearts of all ts members by her frank joyous ma,
tuIe and steady application, and securing IN the head
Of it. what she heartily and energeucaly calls the
best friend ever had"
Her independence of manner and character, joined
10 the fact of her entering the College az STUDENT
could not fail 10 bring down animadversion, and many
were the tales fabricated and circulated anent tne
Young New-Englander, who was said TO carry pistols
in her belt and be prepared 70 take the life OF any
one who interfered with her. Ii was, perhaps, no ds
advantage under the circumstances, to be pro'eeleu
by such a character The College stood some way
from the inhabited part Of the town. and IN early morn
ing and late evening, gong to and fro win the o.e
Students it is not impossible that she owed the peries'
IMMUNITY with which she set conyenuonanty az cen
arce TO the character for courage and skill IN the use
of firearms which attended her.
Dr. MDowell, charmed with the talent and earnest
ness of his pupil, afforded her every facility IN ms
mower giving her the freedom of the College at all
times and occasionally bestowing upon her private
lecture when che attended to zee him preparing dssec
tons for the public Pleasant and encouraging II
is TO find of ability and eminence so willing TO help
a woman when she is willing to help herself The ca
reer of this Young artist hitherto has been marked by
the warm and generous encouragement OF nrst-rate
men, from Professor MDowell TO John Gibson, and
Ed ..H..s TIA nd
probation Of such kindness, converting the temporary
lie of and pupil into the permanent one OF tired
and valued friendship. 81 remember Professor
MDowell," writes Miss Hosmer, with great aiiec-
ton and gratitude being most thorough and pa
tent teacher, well as at all times good, KIND
friend"
Through the Winter and Spring of 1851 in fact, dur
ing the whole term, Harriet Hosmer prosecuted her
studies with unremitting zeal and attention, and at the
close was presented with "diploma, or certificate,
testifying 10 her anatomical efficiency. During her
stay al ST. Louis, and as testimony OF her gratitude
and regard Miss Hosmer cut, from bust OF Professor
M'Doweu by Cieyenger, medallion in MARBLE life
SIZE which is now in the museum Of the College. IL
is perhaps worthy of that Clevenger and Powers
both studied anatomy under this Professor
The " diploma" achieved our young aspirant was
bent upon seeing New Orleans before returning TO her
New England home. IL was season OF the year not
favorable for such travel and, from some cause or
another che failed in inducing any OF her friends to ac-
company her. To will and TO do are synonomyous
with some; and so, Harriet Hosmer having set her
mind upon an excursion down the Mississippi TO the
Cresceut City, embarked herself one fine morning on
board steamer bound for New-Orleans. The river
was shallow the navigation difficult; many boat did
our adventurous traveller pass high and dry but for
tune as usual with her, and she reached her des-
tnaion in safety. The weather was intensely warm,
but, nothing daunted young friend saw all that
was to be SEEN returning at night TO sleep on board
the steamer as il lay in its place by the levee and at
the expiration of week, returning with 1t to st.
Louis Arrived there instead of reolnng her friends,
she took boat for the Falls Of 81; Anthony, on the Up
uer Mississippi stopping on the way, Dubuque TO
visit lead nine into which she descended by means
OF q bucket, and very near an accident which
must inevitably have resulted fatally catastrophe
which as no one knew where she was, would proba-
bly, have remained secret forever At the Falls OF
st. Anthony she went among the Indians, much 10
their surprise and amusement and brought away with
her piue presented by the chief in token OF amty.
She also achieved the ascent of mountain never be
fore undertaken by female and SO delighted were
the spectators with her courage and agility that they
insisted upon knowing her name, that the mountain
might benceforth be called after her. In subsequent
visit to ST. Louis Miss Hosmer found that her rustic
admirers had been as good their word and " Hos
mers HIGHT remains evidence OF the little
lady's" ambition and courage.
Gin her return to St. Louis where her prolonged alb
sence had created no little uneasness she renamed
but a short time and, bidding farewell 10 her KIND
friends, retraced her steps homeward.
This was in the Autumn of 1851. No sooner had
Harriet Hosmer reached home than she set to work 10
model an ideal bust Of Hesper, continuing her ana
tomcal studies with her cousin, and employing her liz
teryas of leisure and rest in reading riding and boat
ing Now followed period of earnest work, cheered
and inspired by those visions of success, Of purpose
fulfilled of high aims realized, which haunt the young
and enthusiastic aspirant, and throw halo round the
youthful days of genius lending color TO the whole
career.