The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-02-28

ell and torn battle-tlags hung about ire ft
show how de ably the struggle for our matte
life has been. Here are guns and pistol,
various kinds and other deadly weaPo
musical instruments, torpedoes, parts OF sh'
which have done their work of death.
very large Journal for the rebel treasury Is
exhibition, but it has never been used. ltV
manufactured at Richmond. 1t is big boz
There is another rebel treasury book hI
with rebel bills, someusf which contain pro
ises to pay millions of dollars. We motto
one that promised to pay over five millions,
signed and sealed and in fine order, ready
be issued but alas, to what use has it col
at last! This book clearly shows how re-
lessly the rebel treasury was conducted.
the very face of it the appearance is that IL
never expected to pay these demands on tn
Confederacy. This record tells strange s
ry, and gives full evidence OF the bollOwn
OF the whole concern.
The Gallery of Paintings is one OF the M
interesting features of the Fair. The VIII
Is under the care of Mr.. III. B. Brown, q
that Is sufficient guaranty that everythin,
done In fine style. Mr.. Brown knows in wi
positions pictures ought TO be placed in or,
to show to the best advantage. Everythi
in this room is most admirably arranged, a
the exhibition attracts large crowds. Now
der, when SO many valuable pictures are
exhibition. We have never seen a more
teresting collection of paintings IN our city
No. 1 is marine painting by Carl Iii
representing scene on the coast of Norw.
The water and rocks are well done, and I
sloop riding upon the pillows is exceeding
fine, but the clouds and sky are not in ke
ing with the rest of the picture. 1t is va
able painting and exhibits much artistic sk
No. 2 is representation of poultry-ya
by De Belle. 1t is as natural as life, and
one needs be told what kind of fowls /,
painted. They show for themselves and C
not be mistaken. t..fI.--1
No. A represents the timid sportsman
Coll, and most admirably is it executed by I
artist. The fellow who is afraid to cross {
stream shows plain enough that Lis courage
all oozed out at the ends of his fingers. '
think he is little the worse for liquor, a
the artist so intends to paint him.
No. is cattle piece by SCARBOROUGH, a
an admirable painting it is. The cattle /,
very fine and the sheep are capital. One {
wether's face attracted our attention, and I
wool ON his back looked as if it might
sheared.
No. 16 is a fine picture by Bracht, call
the "Vale of the Welsen." The colors {
strong and the horses are well-drawn. 1t i
grand painting and shows much skill in I
artist. al r4ar.T-~
No. % represents some Orange Cour
scenery by Brevoort. 1t is carefully paint
and highly finished picture. 0-
No. % is marine painting by our o.
townsman, HI. B. Brown. The scene is
the coast of Grand Menan, and is very wild
The water and rocks are admirably done, a
the atmosphere is very beautiful; it is indie
a valuable painting and shows that our ART
has true eye and steady hand. 1t wor
make splendid ornament for parlor.
No. 81 is the Convent of Bibecio," by Bi
stadt, and noble picture it is; warm, sum
and full Of sunshine.
No. AZ is landscape, with cattle, by
Hass, and it seems to us to be the gem Of |
gallery. The two bullocks and the lit
whitehead calf are capital. The artist Ii
not try to paint handsome cattle, but naty,
ones and those which have labored for al,
ing. They are not fat and sleek, but two sal
dy fellows that look as though they might b
yoked and set to work. They stick out br
the canvas, and it seems as If we might all
round them on the other side. And the eff
how natural the little fellow looksl We sfulC
think the boys would run after him. Blu
enough Of the paintings to-day. We hal
resume the subject tomorrow, and rtict
some of the paintings of Portland femal an
lists whose works adds much to the gsery
We shall also notice some others and alst Mi
Browns Early Autumn. y. 49,
The dinner under the auspices of Mrs. hep
ley, Washburn, Chase, Cross, and Inmarwa.
something to be long remembered by hos
who partook of it. The table was splelidl'
and tastefully spread, and the viands tn
choicest kinds; seldom have we seen atab,,
more tastefully ornamental or more richl
furnished. The ladies who got up anBupel
intended this affair are entitled to greal creC
it for the enterprise.
And then to be waited upon by suchladie
as gave their attendance about this bosd, wa
matter of no ordinary interest, especially I
those who received their polite and romT
attentions. The truth is, such Dime, wit
such surroundings, is not often enjoyedn tn
world. There was only single drawback;
is feared that some gentlemen overload the
stomachs; but one thing is quite celain, a
did full justice to the viands. The lades hay
abundant reason to rejoice in the Success
their benevolent enterprise.
In the afternoon Rev. Mr.. King inroduce
three beautiful slave children, who sag son
patriotic songs. They very much iterestt
the large audience. We understand hey vi
be again exhibited.
The reader may ask, how is this lair pa
ronized by the people? Let him go and see
he can squeeze into the hall. Crowis up'
crowds visited the Fair in the afternoon.
was literally jam. Now, what shall we
Of the evening? What word in the dctiona
can express its All we can say is, tie crOV
was tremendous. All the rooms in the bull
ing seemed to be crowded, and all the passa
ways were choked up with the moving tide
humanity. Never did that roof cover such
multitude of happy mortals. Thus ends
second chapter of these chronicles.
BEAUTIFUL GIFT.-Mrs' j. w. Emery
our thanks for an exquisite specimen of Ely
cinth in full flower, which, at this time of VT