New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-05

architectural ornamentaoni but something Of The kind
may be found m the large room of the new Corn Ex-
change 10 Whitehall street, just completed from Che
designs Of Mr.. Eidtz. When the public eye has be-
accustomed to the chintz patterns introduced by
Mr. Eidlitz in bis mural decorations, they will not look
30 bizarre and inappropriate as they do now to
customed spectators. The gay walls Of the new Corn
Exchange in most flaming contrast TO the bare and
ghastly walls of the Merchants Exchange in Wall
street. The days of whewash and stueco in our large
public halle, we trust numbered. We are indebted
to Mr. Eiditr for ntsoducinga new era in interior
decorations.
The National Academy suddenly brought it's exhibit
ton to a close Thursday of last week, for nobody
had time or inclination to examine paintings when the
street presented such magnificent tableaux of pic
turesque military groups, and attack tho national
capital every moment anticipated. II proved the
least profitable exhibition of the Academy since
established, and fewer pictures were sod from the
gallery. There were several munifcent purchasers Of
pictures in Baltimore who have in past years given
liberal orders 10 our srtists; but these Maryland
Medic are mostly secessoDsts, studios will suffer
considerably from the Ioes of patronage in that quarter
The old galleries Of the Academy have been used for
One Of the novelties Of the late exhibition Of the
National Academy the Publication Of pamphlet
criticism by Mr.. Frank III. Norton, which failed TO
attract any attention, however, In consequence, prob
ably, of the war excitement. Such publications have
been long the custom in Paris Les GuepeS being per-
haps, the beat known. TIE criticism Of the Royal
Academy Exhibition which was published last year In
London by Mr. Ruskn was the first that has appeared,
We believe, in the British Metropolis.
A very charming head Of woman by Merle was
lately received here by Mr.. Schauss and before 1t
could be exhibited to the public il was purchased by
Mr. Belmont for bis gallery. This artist has just CON-
pleted at his studio in Paris picture from Hawthonss
Romance of the Scarlet Letter. The subject Hester
Prynne and Little Pearl. The mother sts with the
child asleep in her lap while Chillingworh and Din.
dale are seen converting earnestly in the distance. It
is represented TO be great artistic success.
Among the volunteers for the war are Clifford,
Whittredge, james Hart, and ID. johnson. Shumway,
who has long been connected with the 9TH Regiment,
marched with his companions in arms. good many
who had projected sketchng tours for the Summer will
now vary their usual quiet rambes-snong cosy hooks
in the country by camping out with some of our ieg
ments and make sketches of military subjects, to the
great gain of the Exhibition next season.
All sorts of aIt-exhibitions are now opened in
Europe, and the London Atheneum announces new
one of very novel character. The most Wosbipfu
Company Of IronmOngers have projected an ant exbib
ton their Of all manner Of iron work, Of an
ornamental description combined with other ornsmen
tai art-manufeCtures Il is the first ar-exhibon THAI
has been undertaken in the City of London
In mentioning the resignation OF Mr.. Dursnd, "a
President of the National Academy, attributed the
act partly TO i'll health. But, happy to learn
that although lie lad been suffering from illness he Is
now well and hearty rs ever. His successor has not
yet been chosen.
We have already mentioned the intended Wait Of
Mr.. Kensett TO Europe and we learn that Mr. LeutIe
also goes to Germany this month. His family are
now in Dusseldorf.
Mr.. Church has most literally appropriated the
receipts Of the exhibition Of bis great picture The
North" by which name he calls bis ieebergs 10 the
fund for the defense Of the Union.
The Crayon furnishes excellent hint for a sub
ject illustrative Of the if any atkt should be IN
want of anything Of the kind:
Il is impossible TO walk the al reefs 10 the
rivers ia our ferry boats, without witnessing scenes
which would make most effective groups for the pencil
Tie parting of friends the eDIsing rendezs ons the
return OF the slain Of Baltimore 10 their bones the
faces Of eager recruits and earnest debsters On the
departure Of the 9TH Regiment we observed very
pleasing incident that would make good pi1re. One
Of the eodiers, in the midst Of that great parting
scene, looked cad and lonely; seemed to know
him. nor he able any Ole he recognized bis
brothers In arms either hand, were hidden an atc
tona,e sdeu by near friends, but spoke 70 tie
solitaire, when kind.hearled lady, who had been
watching bin, just the regiment was ordered to
move on threw him her own handkerchief, with
ring attached. The surprised and grateful look Of the
sol6ier as he waved 1t with cheered heart but tears
10 his eyes, may well be imagined"