Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-07-04
LErrER FRom sAxoNY.
So cal co,rr,pondss. Of M Journa and Sa'esman
DRESDEN, SAXoNY, I
lime z 1857 1

Dresden, the capital, and most beautiful
OF all Saxon citiea, boasts romantic situa- |
ton ON the river Elbe. Itisthe seat of gov
eminent, home OF the King, and the iavoriie |
resort of foreigners--e especially representa- |
tives OF our own country Two fine bridges |
of granite, indispensable in beauty or archi- |
lecture, span the river and serve to connect |
the old with the new CITY. The environs
show the effects of the late war-although |
not gun was directed against the city. 1t
fell without struggle into The hands OF the |
Prussians. The country is completely at the |
mercy of the King OF Prussia, and there are
many rumors as to how he and his friend
Bsmark will dispose of il. Allow the King
of Saxony to turn whichever way he will,
his eyes rest on Prnssians and needle guns.
Even around his palace King Williams
troops are stationed; he awakes from his
dreams 10 hear the measured tread OF the
Prussian sentinel. In the morning as he
looks from his window, he sees the muster
ing of the patrol; at noon he is entertained
with Prusslan music The Crown Prince
not long since went to Berlin, took the oath
of allegiance to Prussia, and was sworn in
with the rank of General All Saxon sol
diers are at the bidding of Prussia. Saxony
Ia garrissoned by the Prussians; in fact
saxony has become province of that victo-
nous country, and he who was once Kingis
now in reality but Governor; and present
appearances indicate that the line OF the
great Count Albert are destined soon To
cease to exist excepting on historical pages
The King was rather cute at the commence
ment of the late troubles, He went through
the form OF pawning the gallery to England,
which brought ii under her protection, and
when the Prussians entered they saw tue
English flag floating over it. When the
p King left Dresden he took the crown jew
els and money with him. On arriving al
e Vienna he telegraphed for all Government
officers 10 take their salary for six months in
r. advance Three hours afterwards the Prus
If slams entered, went TO the treasury and de
Is handed the deposits. On opening the yanl
; they found fifty-two cents
II THE PICTURE GALLERY.
81 The Picture Gallery is no doubt the fines
in Europe. 1t contains about 10000 oi
e painting and pencil sketches; also 200, 00
III copper plate ngrayings-among them selec
VI tions from the most celebrated artists. Tn
" most valuable picture in the collection is til
81 Madonna di San Sisto, by Raphael Sonigio
~ and finished few years before his death
d. 1t is his masterpiece; IN II the whole fore
~ Of his talents are displayed, and it is doubt
less the nearest representation to life eve
nc produced by the brush Of an artist. Tn
eu group is most remarkably sketched, and
20 will, so far as able, give you description {
u, the picture, although it is agreed upon b
~ all who have seen il that no work of the pc
ne can do it Justice, bu; must he seen to be al
lis precated. The picture was purchased iroi
re Italy by Augustus the Strong, one of III
nu former Electors of saxony, for $40, 00
Since then much larger sums have bee
~ offered, but il is set down as priceless.
Ay will endeavOr to convey an idea OF ii
work The Virgin Is soaring to heaven, bea
ie' ing in her arms the infant Jesus On the oil
u side is good old Pope Sixtus, gazing on Il
ne Ascension with an indescrlbabe reveren
"' and trembling awe Opposite kneels Il
lovely ST, Barbara, whose dazzling beau
eia forms strange contrast with the bowed for
o'' and care-worn face of the Pope. Below a
w. two angelic children with up-turned eye
a. looking with mingled expression Of int,
igenee and delight upon the happy ever
The life-like appearance of the figures, 1
10y blending of colors and the natural simplici
WI OF the picture, gives it the well deserv
nc name of The King of Paintings. 1t is Ct
1nu tomary TO examine the whole gallery beic
nc visiting the room set apart especially for t
-N' MSdonna, that it may be better appreci
ed. Among other contributions are mast
-, pieces OF Corregio, Tizlan, Andrea, Verone
"" leonardo ia Vinci, Rembrant, Holbein, a
~" others. AT two different periods when
10, 10, city was in state of seige, all guns were
rected away from the gallery Even VII
Napoleon entered as conqueror contrary
his usual custom, he issued orders not
-us, any pretence TO modest the picture gale
When Frederick the Great made his vie
- rious entry, he showed his reverence
Va. asking permission 10 see the collection.
-A' Bruhl Terrace, built by Count Bruhl,
influential minister Of Augustus the Stro
,a is beautifully situated on the lett bank OF
~ - Elbe, and IS approached by grand flight
VI stone steps 1t is fine resort during 81
'" mer's day Here in the shady groves
may lounge away the time quite pleasan
"S' There is fine restaurant connected "
Dou' the Terrace, provided every evening wit
.eh select band OF musicians for the benefit
Ns" customers. The founder was in fact
iA' ruler of the country, for so great was his
huence over the Elector that he wor
'n0 everything to his own advantage lie
at his death, beside large fortune in mo
'"' and lands, 55 cases Of silver spoons,
watches, 81 smelling bottles, $S9, 900 We
"e'S of silver-ware, 1893 embroidered dresses
s. velvet dresses 81 silk dresses, 43 wrapp
'"ay AZ lurs, and the most odd OF all, II NUTS.
uui' The Catholic Church was built by
ieni' Italian architect in 1851, and is come,
lplS with the Royal palace by bridge thrt
mug across the street through which the RI
anu family enter. The Church is finely decora
surrounded by so statues of Saints, cont
He" some fine paintings, the best of which is
o"H' altar piece by Raphael Mengs The mus
very celebrated; being merely transf
's'on of the orchestra from the opera house TO
u GU church,
GREEN VAULTS.
Under the palace is the depository OF
Wa, crown Jewels and other valuables. judi
- - from the vast collection one would think
y a, former rulers of Saxony spent most of I