Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-30


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ART MATTERS IN wAsHISeroS-I.eutze ba,
been In w asbington during the past week; be has
now gone to Virginia, from whence he will re-
turn the first Of next week. James Walker the
truthful painter Of scenes in Mexico during onr
war with that country. is making short visit 10
this city. Barbee arrived here on "wednesday.
but will remain emily short time, when he re,
turns to Virginia An Italian sculptor Graene-
posli, is about finishing a copy in marble of Bar.
bees fine statue, The Fisher Girl Swayneis
bust Of Anthony Wayne is to be photographed
Tor the citizens q Chester county, Pa, and az
Wbitehnrst Is to do Il, we may expect an excel.
lent rendition of so fine q subject Perry IL still
IN New Orleans, and 10, we understand busilv
engaged making his first studies for the commits
ton OF the Southern Confederacy. Healy Is also
there, with orders that will keep him busily en-
gaged for some time. Ellis Is In this citv
gagged In modelling small heads of great en-
be Is quite successful in this branch Of people;
sitter has been here for some time, f. art Ros-
OF obtaining the material for T. II the purpose
.iission Of the Prince Of W Limiting his com
Washington In TIL ct visiting the Tomb Of
by Barnard oner' he has been much aided
in the countrv - the finest sterescopic operators
in this cit ., who 10 now at Brsdy's galleries,
Ar or resident Artists .-Hutchings has Just
-Issed one OF last summers studies, view in
she valley Of the Shenandoah; and has now
painting upon bis easel which promises a fine
picture Of evening upon the Esopus Creek. Drury,
who during his scjourn in Europe mede several
copies from Rosa sonheur's, and other ARTISTS
works, 10 painting some very truthful little cabi-
nets OF fruit and flower subjects. Stanly stu has
under his pencil his composition Of the 'Indian's
Captive" THIS artist has quite number Of
his excellent supervision. like is kept SO busily
engaged that one is sure always to find him "in,"
mark Of appreciation BY our citizens Of his
ability as an artist.
I'm r,spect to work. unop erbfh,t,on In tbi.
city, we must speak good word for Philip
4 solomon, who have placed before the pub
Tic treat never before oAered-a collection Of
water colors from the pencils Of the best water
colorists in England. Among them we find gems
from D'EQuille, Pearson, LeItch, (ygho Is the in
structor to the Queen, Prout, Cattermoll, and
others A visit here will well repay the lovers of
tbe beautiful. portrait Is here also of much
interest," ii is an original Of A r Lesie-a portrait
oi Washington Allstou. BY the way, the statue
Of "The Fisher Girln is on exhibition at Philip
Il Solomon's to day.
OF the Photographic department of art we have
Brady. Whitehurst, and McClces, all busy getting
% the little cards Dc risits, or pictures for the
album, which at present are much In favor among
the good people Of this city Brady has among
others some very fine ones of some Of the members
Of the new Cabinet, which have heen pronounced
by their originals to be perfect. Col johnson, OF
Baltimore has been here during the past week; he
has upon his easel some portrait groups.
OF the Artists In Georgetown elements h:s
lust completed large picture, which he calls
ment after sunset, and the sentiment of the hour
IL admirably conveyed. Lanman is engaged in
flashing his last summers sketches. Many Of
these are very fine, and they will be treat for the
public when finished, X they bear the same vigor
and knowledge Of nature that the studies indi-
cate.
SENATOR JOHNSON AND THE BROTHERHOOD OF
TIE UNION.-On the 2lst ult. the above society Of
this city adopted q series of resolutions endorsing
the sentiment, THE Union must and shall be pre-
- Il
son, Of Tennessee, friend to humanity, a Jealous
advocate Of perpetual Union, and an honor to his
State; and declaring that In their opinion he
should receive the gratitude Of all good men for
instituting and maintalningn the Homestead
bill; that be is entitled to the love Of every free
man for his effort TO the Union, and that his
speech on that subject is worthy the attention Of
every lover Of patriotism.
The committee on these resolutions having, &c
cording to instructions, presented Dir. Johnson
with copy, with the assurance that his name
should ever have place in their hearts, MIR John
son responded in the following letter
WASHINGTON CITY, March %, 1861.
GsntIsmsr: In acknowledging the receipt Of the
resolutions passed by Capitol Circle No, 1, L. o.
b. L. III. r Of East w ashington - on the 2lst
February last, beg that you will present to Capt.
toll Circle No. my sincere thanks for this mani
festaton of their kindness and respect aud assure
them that, so far as any effort on my part can ac
complsh SO great an object, " The Union must
and shall be preserved ="
Please accept for yourselves the assurance Of
my respect
Very truly your obedient servant,
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Messrs c. 8. Houp hton, J. Martin Mcfarland.
Geo. r Cunningham, John p. Lear, and Man
ming Hadley, Committee, &c.
"EArISe OYSTERS By THE PICK I've Judge
by the following that the Cleveland Herald man
has been tasting scaded oysters at Harveys He
writes from this city:
I" Did you ever eat boiled oyster, We have
discovered new institution in Washington. A
friend asked us to follow whittier he should lead.
Entering a low, shed-like building, pervaded by
hsh-like smell. and penetrating the inner re-
ceses, where twenty men were opening oysters,
passing along into an apartment where two boil
ers or cauldrOns Were set on furnaces, our friend
ordered some boiled oysters. I" How many!D was
the query, and ga peck" was the reply. We
stared, but stood by In mute astonishment-a peck
of oysters, and only two small men as feeders
The peck Of oysters were shoveled into a basket,
placed under force pump, and thoroughly
washed; then the basket and oysters went into the
cauldron Of boiling water and remained i've
minutes Plates meanwhile were heated and the
peck Of oysters deposited on the bench; butter
placed in the hot plates, with salt and pepper,
and the opening commenced. This was an easy
task, each she'll bad opened. The oysters were
deposited in the plates faster than we could eat
them, but we halted not until the peck Of shells
were scraped into the trough. The bill was
twenty Eve cents. A boiled oyster is very much
like broled one in delicacy Of flavor"
AFFAIRS ~ ALExANDRA.-From the Alexan-
dria papers we CLEAN the following items
Mr.. w. Goodrich had his hand dreadfully
81 altered last night, while csrelcssly handling
pistol, " Itch went Of, the contents taking effect
In the palm Of his left hand.
Messrs. Blackjack and Marshall the former
proprietors Of the Alice Fox have sold their in
ierest 10 parties for the benefit Of Capt. Griffith
who will commence running her between this
city and MARYLAND to morrow.
The quantity Of FISH brought to this city has
been increased considerably In the last two days,
The arrivals on yesterday more than supplied the
city demand, considerable quantities being left
afser the closing Of the market hours. The prices
are unchanged.
THE FUNERAL OF TIE LATE MRS. CRAwFoRD,
wife Of Hon Judge Crawford Of the Criminal
Court, took place yesterday afternoon, and wa,
largely attended by relatives aud friends Of the
teemsd deceased. The attendance Of members Of
the bar WA general. The funeral ceremonies
were read BY Rev. DIR. p. ID Gurley, Of whose
church the deceased was for many years a men,
Der; after which the remains were inferred In the
Congressional Cemetery. The pail-bearers were
Judge Merrick, Marshal Selden, District Attorney
0uld, E. ). Middleton, r. 8. Chiffon, VIM. J.
stone, J. NJ. Carlisle, and VIM. A. Bradley.
CLERICAL RKsIoNATIoN.-Ycsterday morning
during the services at 81. Johns (Episcopal)
church, the Rector, Rev. Dr.. Pyne, gave notice TO
the vestry that he contemplated retiring from the
clerical duties Of that parish. The announcement
was received with great regret by the congrega-
tton an n doubtless will be by all citxcns of