Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-03-02


BY the gay booths Of the Bazaar, and under
the lsafy canopy of the Floral HalI,-Which
sddisl through the Museum, and filed the
spIendidIy ighted Fine Art Hall. Such at
tendanes is renewed guarantee Of cOntin-
usd and complete success.
NEW PAINTINGS ARRIVED.
A part Of the collection Of paintings do
mated by T. P. ROssitsr arrived yeGtsrGAy,
and were hung in their respective plaosa.-
One Of the soIIeetien, the large and msgni-
hcent painting Of Washington and Lsfsy
stts at Mount Vernon, was expected TO Arrfys
last night, and its arrival will complete the
number of Mr.. Rossiter's donations. These
pictures have been in the hands Of the Ex-
press Company for two weeks, and the delay
in their arrival is certainly mysterious, if
moi culpSble. Its causes should ct once be
Investigated.
The pictures from Mr.. RosEiter's hand
sre all marked by his peculiar briIliancy and
beauty Of coloring. No. Sz, Domestic
Lite" is pleasant family scene. Father,
mother, children, and the baby, laughing and
growing in its fathers arms, are together en-
Toying the bright sunset air in front Of their
cottage home. The figures are exquisitely
done, and the air of the whole picture is one
of tranquil domestic happiness. No. SO,
Shakespeare and AnnHsthawsy " gives en-
idealizSd ske oh OF the poets mistress, listen
ing to him as he reads from some old vol
ums. The surroundings Of the picture most
faithfully and beautifully represent the Eng
IiSh life of tie sixteenth century.
No. As, "Autumn scenery" catches the
beauty and glory Of our autumn woods, and
the rich splsndor of American October, and
rsprOduces them with vivid power on can
Vass.
No. 40, IA Brunette" is q very fine
study, which, whether an idssl or an ideal
lied portrait, deserves credit for its great
besuty Of conception and execution. The
picture is small but its cOloriDg is per-
haps as exquisite as any in the collection;
No. so, "a DevOtss, "a fancy sketch of a
nuns facs,-is apparently a companion
piece to 4s.
No. 81, "In the Garden, j." is another beau.
tiful little fancy sketch, exquisite in its
beauty of detail, and remarkable for its deli
cscy Of color. It represents q charming
AOwsr-nymph tending her precious charge.
No. 46, "sIesping InnOosnoe," +" is sketch
Of beautiful babe pillOWsd upon its moth
er's breast. The expression of purity and
Innocence upon both faoes is very finely rem
dered.
All the above pictures are donated by the
artist, and are for sale.
No. 1O1, Mrs. DR.. Sterling and child, ex-
hibited by DR.. E. Sterling, closes the
collection of Mr.. ROssiter's pictures. It is
Hfe.siEs portrait, possessing many ar
tisHc excsllencies besides the essential one
ofhdslity.
A TASTEFUL SUMNER HOUSE.
A beautiful little summer house, the work
of Henry Strange, gardener to C. Bratsnshl,
Esq, was yesterday placed on exhibition in
Floral Hall. Much taste is displayed in its
construction and arrangement.
: By the way, Mr.. EIIiott's floral palace
seems to increase rather than diminish in
beauty daily. With each new visit We be-
como more snamOred of this lovely shrine,-
in each new survey we discover fresh beau
ties and attractions before unnoticsd.
PRODUCE AND NAEUFAoTURER's HALL.
This hall is crowded with articles of inter
est and value. Espscislly large Is its
Produce Department, in which big sales
are daily transacted. The scene at
the south end of the hall, whore are crowded
together ''in wild confusion" hams and ap-
plss and pickles, oats, corn and hay, grain,
meats fruit, and sll varieties of produce,
is an ansmalous one.
AFFGHAHIoAL.
Another magnificent Afghan has been
placed on exhibition, and is offered for sale
for the benefit of the Fair. It can be seen
in front of the American Booth
The MsadviIls Afghan has been sold for
5000. The 0berlin Afghan has had q S225
bid, but is held for an advance.
RELTcs FROM HILTON HEAD.
Several boxes of war SrsIics, trophies and
curiosities, were received from Hilton Head,
South Carolina, and have been placed in the
Museum. A number of other additions hsve
been made to the attractions of this part Of
the Fair.
AN OLD PAINTING.
Rev. S. c. Aiken has placed on exhibition
in Fine Art Hall curious old painting by
Spanish artist, supposed to be of the four
tsenth century. The subject is representa-
ton Of the Nativity, and is painted on cop
per. 1t is q curious picture.
Report of the ProceedInE. of the Police