Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-06

we oroef we Dave been told, has no material for
the execution Of such a work, and II 10 uestioned
i IL female artist, Of even Miss Hosmef's genius
can succeed well In producing a collosal statue OF
| we great statesman. The general opinion in st.
Louis 10, that the commission belongs 20 McDon-
aid, who spent some time with Benton during
| his life time, In modelling from him, with view
| work. -F-
| DR.. Stone has lately finished, and has sent to-
Gay fne bas relief, to be placed at the grave Of
the wife and children Of Senator Foster
James Walker has been commissioned to paint
| cabinet picture which will contain, groHps,
the portraits Of the different Representatives Of the
| Press now In this city. We may look for a work
OF excellence from the pencil of so fine an artist.
President Lincoln sat for his portrait at Bradys
galleries, In this city, yesterday Brady will soon
publish large picture Of the President and Cabi-
/ net, which will be the finest work Of the kind
ever Issued, The little Carries de Visits (already
/ aken by this excellent photographer Of the diff
ferent members Of the Cabinet are much sought
| for.
| swayne, It 10 expected, win put in marble his
| nne counterfeit Of the head Of Mrs. Cameron
This will be, when finished, one Of the best por-
/ trait busts extant.
Stanley has Just now upon his easel study from
| In the bookstore of Messrs Philip Il Solomons
| nessrs p. 3. will soon, we hear, have on ex-
hioltlon some fne paintings, which to be sent
to them from New York. The copy of Barbee's
Fisher GIrp' Is a source Of much delight TO the
art-lovng residents Of this city. 1t will be at
Philip solomons for some time. An odd mo-
ment can be spent most satisfactorily at this cosy
resort.
Drury IL quite industrious Of late, and has nearly
| anished an excellent composition OF "Children
Fishing.r ~.
Hutchings is engaged in reproducing some
charming little studies from nature, made last
| summer during his excursions In the country He
has made rapid strides towards excellence Of late
Bierdstats picture of Laramie Peak was sent
yesterday to Philadelphia, to be placed In the
exhibition at that city, which opens to-day
Ellis has been engaged to model a medallion
Oh tne resident for the Indian Bureau. He will
use Brady's Photograph for that purpose.
| Bafbee will return to St. Louis soon to Ali
some orders that he has for portrait busts of ciu-
zen: Of that CITY. He will probably be accom-
| for the purpose Of study So
| Mr. story, one Of the artists at Brady's is Just
now hara at work upon some portraits Of the
Tied at this gallery
kenset will leave next month for Europe, and
VIII De gone all summer. Coleman and Hall are
DOM IN spain, which country, they WRITE is one
| OF the best fields for the artists study
Among collection of pictures In the possession
OF MI I1tcomb at the Ca pito we find an original
portrait Cor most excellent copy Of the Earl of
SuaHord, by Van Dyke. There 10 quite an inter-
estDg little story connected with this picture as
to Its history and the of It's changing own
ers, &C. Two portraits in this collection, which
are accredited to Peter Lilly subjects for care
full study-one Of the Duchess of Marlborough Is
work Of excellence. He has also here the copy
OF the painting Of Jupiter 10 which was formerly
| other pictures and some old engravings, dupli-
Gates OF which are rot elsewhere TO be found
make the collection one of much interest Mr.
Iltcomb, too Is willing to Oblige those who have
an interest In works OF art, by showing to them
every courtesy.
Clark Mills will commence to cast the statue of
Freedom, for the apex Of the Dome, about the last
| Mr. Corcorln has suspended the work upon his
superb building-fcr the fine ars-for the present,
until the affairs Of the country become more tran.
gull.
| FATHER BEEsoN AND THE iNDiANs.-Ata meet
Ing OF the Board OF Managers Of the Young Mems
Christian Association, held last evening, April S,
| the following preamble and resolutions were unan-
| imously adopted:
Whereas, Mr.. John Beeson has presented him.
l SELF before this Board, and proposed some Good
| Grafton on the part Of Association with him
In his effort in behalfIof the Indian race, and an
| endorsement by US Of his character and enter.
| Rsso!r.d, Thst, after having heard the state
| ments Ct Mr.. Beeson, relative to Cooperation
with him In an effort to ameliorate the condition
OF the Indians, and being satisfied that this work
10 not legitimate to our purposes, we decline to
| take any action on the subject.
Resolved, That we do not recommend Mr. Bee.
son to the confidence or assistance Of the commu-
\ nifty.
| "QuAsTIco," the Washington correspondent
OF the Alexandria Sentinel, saws "1he space be-
| tween the free-stone cornice OF the Rotundo and
| the iron work Of the new Dome Is being plastered
and viii be painted in fresco. To prevent the off
/ paintings from injury during the progress of the
work, the portraits of the Presidents will be re-
moved to the old Hall Of Representatives, and the
| large historical paintings covered over
| Unfortunately, difficulties have arisen an to
the construction Of the iron contracts for the Dome
| which, IL not speedily settled, NAV rstard the
| work IL 10 to be regretted, as Il was confidently
| expected the exterior Of the Dome would have
been finished within the year 1861.
| :. The placing OF the columns in the corridors
and setting Of the marble on the east porticoes Of
| the extensions of the Capitol are progressing
| finely"
CENTER MAaKEr supply Of provisions
offered by dealers Ia the Center Market this morn
Ing was plentiful and Of superior quality The
stands In the sheds were nearly all occupied and
the attendance in the area and at the street stands
was large The prices have not materially changed
In the various departments during the week ex-
cept at the fish stands where the supply was very
large this morning Shad Were bringing sl3. so
70 cl375 per hundred, and herring 81 OOasl2 90
per thousand. Bunch fish rock perch DC were
selling fer 20 cents per bunch. The vegetable
dealers were doing fair share of the business
this morning, and though the gangways were not
crowded with purchasers, there was apparently
an active demand during part Of the sale hours
They hav market presented an average supply.
with a moderate demand.
THEATER The Naiad Queen was performed
again last night to a full house. and seemed 10
have lost none OF its interest The mapniHcence
| OF the scenery called forth repeated rounds of
applause, and the intensely ludcrous savings and
dongs Of "Jeferson' convulsed the audience
with laughter. This afternoon the little folks
have an exhibition for their special enjoyment,
and doubtless Glenn will be overrun with Dung
America" Tonight the play will be repeated
when those who have been unable to secure seats
| during the week, by APPLYING early nay have an
opportunity Of seeing this grand play before IL
clt sesssa 81.
| WE.uNDERsTANp that a petition, numerously
/ signed, 10 In circulation among the citizens of
Washington praying the City Council to repeal
that portion Of the police law which provides for
the Cooperation prorata Of present munich pal
night police force; and also to reduce the present
day police force, TO allow of but two police
| men In attendance at each Of the magistrate
offices.
REMOVAL OF GUNs.-Yesterday, orders were
received at the Ordnance Department TO prepare
Tor shipment by railroad a number of heavy guns
many Of which went out In the afternoon by the
3 20 train. Most Of the guns are heavy twelves
and are calculated TO do considerable damage
when set at work. The Ordnance Department In
busily boxing up shot and shell to- day and pre-.
pairing other guns for transportation.
WHrrEHURsT, No. 43i Pennsylvania avenue,
to suit the times, has reduced his prices for pho
tographs almost fifty per cent. See his album
"a I'd ken ~ "A Ysfin -. IL