Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1867-05-15

Eese. - CuHf0n DemocfT!.
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DAVIS CLIIBRA1rD PANORAMA
seldom nse our columns for the purpose
Of putting travelling exhibitions ne our
readers vii! attest. But from cur personal
knowledge Of Mr., Davis' entertainment
we hesitate no. in recommending it TO our
people as one-of ,he Uery ie.t in America. -
Mr. Davis is 6 natural artist, with no supe.
r.ora, if any lqnals, il this country. His
paintings ware al gotten mp b. l,inssf,
showing oil the important battle. lately
fought in this -coua.ry, covering over ten
Thousand fec, Of canvass. {is remarks Gre
entertaining snd instructive, which alone
arc worth htfrice oGadu,i6sion. We take
pleasure in suijo:ning letter, speaking in
high terms of Mr.. Davis exhibition, written
quite recently, by the present Governor OF
this State, JouN W. GEARY. Read it:
FENHA. EXECUTIVE CHAMBER
Harrisburg, Ps., April le, 1867 !
HhaRT Il. DAVIS, Es,,
Po.!syi:lc, Pa.
NJ Dear ST 1T gives me great
pleasure to accede TO your request, and to
address YOU such letter as will commend
yen 10 the kind attention Of the press--and
Of the public generally. was much graiif-
ed with my visit to your exhibition, and am
glad to hear tha. your paintings have receiy-
Cd such gratifying encomia@s from the citi'
Zens Of the various localities you have
visited. A Panorama Ike your own is .
most important and interesting addition to
the history Of the country, giving as it does
TO old and young an exceilant idea Of the
horrors Of civil war and Of the gallaptry
displayed by our brave Boys in Blue
during the rebellion. I Willingly and cor.
daily commend you to the attention of the
press and the public.
Respec!fally yours,
(sigped) JOHN W. GEARY.
We insert the following, in order that our
soadela may know more Of Mr.. Davis, as
Expressed through the columns Of q neigh.
boring paper:
PANORAMA or THE REBELLION. Harry
Davis will exhibit his Panorama of the Grea,
Rebellion in the new Masonic Hall this tFri
day) evening. This ia beautiful paintin,
of battle scenes, Sc, during the late war
which has won sucl marked distinction both
in this conniey and in Europe. MIR. Davis
was among the first to enlist in his country.
cause, aud served until disabled, when h,
was Compelled to retire from service, after
which ho commenced the work of painting
his great Panorama, following carefully th'
progress Of the war, adding scene after seen,
Of various battles, until they covered tel
thousand feet Of canvass
A Reading paper relates the following
amusing occurrence, connected With Davis
| visit to that CITY. under the Leadingof Sc
cret Society" ..t.~.-.-'..-. y.
Yesterday, Mr. Dayia, the artist of th
many scenes and battles Of the late Rebel
lion hung out his flags of the Grand Ar
myof the Republic. ALI the Corps an,
Divisions were represented, They attracted
great attention and curiosity not few wouli
stop and examine the various colors, to as
certain, if possible, their meaning. Will
4 group was trying to make them out, tw
lrishinsn, fresh from the Isle, came alen
| and stopped opposite. the llth and l2tl
a sthar on one an a halfnooon on 'tother
| WuoV ~ uiouc SC1i, says ulululle ~
some diyil Of sacret society ''ssrs "
4 30" A destructive ere occurred at Fax
toryville, on the evening of.Saturday Ii
4th inst. Eleven buildings, in all, we're d.
stroyed. The FIRE we understand, first brok
! outin the Good Templars Hall over th
dwelling Of Mr.. Wells, which with the built
ings appurtenant, was entirely destroyed. :
Orlando Reynolds lost House, Blacssmit
shop and barn. Mi. Warner a wagon. .sho
!. and contents. Henry Nemccmb a Cabirs
and Furniture shop aud contents. Mr.. Bear
q dwelling. Mr.. Curry adwelling, barn &,
The fire is said to have been caused BY som
careless Templar there having boen
! meeting at the. Hall that evening. = -7anl
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