Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-09-19

Cincinnati Railroad, attracted universal COM
mendation. It is a striking likeness, and
finished with skill worthy of the artist.
Miss c. L. Ransom, the talented Cleveland
artist, exhibits some splendid portraits in oil,
among them Hon, J. R. Giddings, DR.. Kirt-
land, and others. She also exhibits some
beautiful oil landscapes, sketches, &c. She
has fine sketch Of Putin Bay also of Glib
raltar Rock. There are two handsome oil
paintings exhibited by Mrs. George B. Sen
ter. Bryant, Folsom, Stratton & FELTON, make
their usual fine display of ornamental pen
manship. C. E. WILDER has some fine speci-
mems in the same line. George Hewlett of
Cleveland exhibits a case of stuffed birds,
which are objects of particular interest to
those who possess taste for natural history.
He also exhibits some well executed pencil
drawings Of dead birds. W. H. Maohen of
Toledo appeals to a like taste by handsome
collection of birds painted in water coIors.-
He also exhibits large sized historical paint
ing in oil entitled the Battle of Pittsburgh
Landing, which, although faulty in many
respects, is quite SPIRITED in design. E. E.
Heaiey Of Newburgh has a family record,
drawn with the pen, which is worth looking
at. H. H. Chapman Of Euclid has fine col
lection of paintings and drawings. Mrs.
Jane A. Brainard of New York exhibits a
handsome embroidered Ottoman; also some
beautifully ornsmented glass vases. Her
Ottoman, we observe, drew the first premium.
H, Craig, of Cleveland, has two cases on ex-
hibition, containing a collection of Ohio
birds. 1t is valuable and interesting col
lection. He also exhibits two cases of Ohio
insects. E. C. Ferris, of PainesviIIe, exhibits
4 collection of the various woods native to
Ohio. Duff & Cochrane, of Pittsburg, have
numerous and excellent specimens of card
writing. Mrs. VIM. P. Fogg exhibits a
handsome painting in oil, after the Rem
brandt style, entitled " The Chiropodist."
Mrs. Fanny C. McGarry, of Cleveland, ex-
hibits two pencil drawings, quite meritOriOus,
one entitled ''The Sisters" and the other be-
ing q horses head. Miss Mary Perry, Of
Cleveland, has picture in embroidery, which
won the first premium. J. S. Dowling & Co.,
house and sign painters, exhibit sign most
appropriately designed. 0. S. Adams, of We'll
lington, exhibits a moss picture of great
merit Miss H. Halwei and Miss Louise
Hessenmueller, of this city, and Miss
Carabin, of MonrOeviIle, exhibit some
pictures in embroidery that are very ine
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specimens from their Marble Works. Edgar
E. Waller, of Cleveland, exhibits splendid
specimen of wood granting, also fancy
stand, handsomely ornamented. Some hair
work is exhibited, executed by Mrs. Han
nah White, of WiIloughby, lady sixty two
years Of age, who never had any instruction
in the art. It is really excellent Mrs. J.
P. Mcmahon, of Cleveland. also exhibits
some beautiful hair work. Miss Lampman,
only Il years OF age, exhibits a skiIIfully
constructed moss basket. f. C. Gardner, of
Tallmadge, exhibits wreath of natural
flowers, pressed, and handsomely framed.
Mrs. J. H. Sergeant, of this city, exhibits
case of metallic ores from Lake Superior, a
valuable collection and an ornament to any
cabinet The same lady exhibits FIVE pic
lures called " Medleys." Mrs. VIM. F.
Parker of Cleveland exhibit n beautiful
specimen of she'll work. Mrs. Charles Ma
son makes an exhibition equally eredi:able.
Mrs. Captain jeffrey exhibits two models of
ships. Geo. A. Barlow agent of Knabe :
piano, exhibits two of those excellent
instruments.