Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-08-17


The worrsrtNBERGER PASoBAMA.--We are glad to
see that this interesting exhibition is making us
way, the audiences evidently increasing rather
than diminishing Our first notice having been
rather too hurried to give detailed account
of its attraction, we resume the subject more
at leisure Tie first compartment consists OF
American views including among others three
beautiful illustrations Of the romantic scenery OF
the White Mountains in New Hampshire, and two
excellent sea views. one Of the Golden Gate. or en-
trance to the Bay of California the other the ap-
proaoh by sea to RIO Janero; this latter pair (as
are all the sea-vews in the coeeton) are beautiful
works of art.
The exhibition then proceeds to its European
department giving two views of Gibraltar, six on
the Rhine and five of Italian scenery. In the latter
department we would mention the Cascade and
Benedictine Monastery at Sabiaco, in the Papal do
minions as a masterpiece of landscape painting !;
the island of IschIa also, with distant view Of the
Bay of Naples is lovely scene, we presume by the
same pencil as the marine views before noticed
Then have three views illustrating the extraor-
binary scenery made known to us by recent discov-
cries in Africa; representing spots rendered
famous by the events of the Crimean war; and eight
pendOus, gorgeous and fantastic scenery of India
and China
Lastly, there Is Che ascent Of Mt. Blanc represent
ed in all its thrilling and appalling incidents in seven
separate pictures besides continued panoramic
view.
We viii not represent these paintings as all of
equal merit on the contrary, the exhibition begins
with two views of the falls of Niagara, which the
artist has. according to our judgment, been least
successful, his water having rather a woOIley ap-
pearance but there is not one picture which is not
interesting either for its subject for The merits of
its execution, and in many, especially the scenes
from the Rhine and Italy, and the sea views general
ly, there pictorial effects such living land
scape painter need blush to have attributed him.
The explanatory lecture of Mr.. GRACE is clearly
written ard delivered with admirable distinctness,
and his little boy enivened the intervals of the per-
formance by some pleasing performances on the
piano forte and harmonium.
We can promise oar friends pleasant and in
structive evenings entertainment if they will visit
0DD FEIIows' Hall tonight.
Democratic RMLY-The Democracy of North
Nashville had an enthusiastic rally last night at
WHTEMHLER's, according to the announcement
made in our columns. The meeting addressed
by Gen. w. a. QUARLEs of GAINESVILLE Gen. O.,
though indisposed made one of his ablest and most
telling efforts exposing the record of Mr.. BELL on
the question of Know Nothingism, in a most ,earch-
ing and eloquent msnner, showing the weakness of
the party by which he nominated and its inabil-
ity to effect any great end of government of re-
form, and successfully defending the Democratic
party from the charge of d:sunion so batantly pro
claimed by the BELL and DOUGI4s party.
The speech of Gen. QUARLEs enthusiastically
cheered at every point, and the true and tried De-
mocracy of that vicinity expressed their feelings of
delight by unmistakabe and hearty cheers. At
ter the conclusion of Gen. QUARLE'S speech which
continued about one and half hours. J. L. r. RAY
Esq, loudly called for. and responded in a few
forcibe, wel-timed and patriotic remarks, that
made deep impression on the audience.
lie was succeeded by Mr.. SLOAN, who was enter |
tanning the crowd wiz the dongs of the DOUGLAS !
Convention when we left
The Democracy OF that portion of the city are las
sound as the rock OF Gibraltar" as we heard of
their members remark in the enthusiasm of his feel
ings, and as the old fashioned Democratic assem-
blage Hast night fully evinced.