The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1868-06-25

We have had frequent occasion Il
refer to articles from our Baltimore co
temporaries in praise Of Rinehart, the
Sculptor, but none are more deserving
ofour notice than the following from
the Gazette Of Friday last. Carroll coun
ty may well feel proud 10 claiming Rine.
hart as her son, for within her borders
the genius that now sheds ils lustre
abroad, first drew inspiration from the
romantic aud picturesque wales Of
Z" Priestland-' The autiquated marble,
cutters shop in Which his labors firs'
began still remains, and is pointed oul
70 the stranger with pride BY the hum
blsoccupant Of the DOW historic cot
tage:
Are our citizens generally aware that tlaey
have In Orecnmounf ons u the finest cemete
ries on this eontinent7 In point Of sylvan
beauty IL 10 second to none, and only wants ths
addition OF water TO make IL superior 10 most
An old estate In the first instance, well wooded
and well preserved, the skin Of the modern
landscape gardener has heightened the picta.
resqneness of place upon whose varied sur.
face no little tasse had already been expended.
The roads and walks, well graded and gratried
and kept In excellent order, have been laid out
with great boldncss, yet with excellent judg'
ment, and as they trNetse the grounds, open
up constantly now sistas, or present, particu
lsrIy at this season Of the year new combina-
tons of flowers and foliage. tits sweet spot
and, by reason Of III conservation 70 holy
purpose, full Of marble testimonials from The
living 10 the dead and full, likewise, Of sol
emn and sad and tender memories,
There, too, among stone mansoieufns and
mortuary tributes Of an kinds, may be found
} the chef doagys OF RiEgmARr, a sculptor Of
whom Maryland has reason 10 be proud. lei
. monumental figure, In golden bronze, thai
has reccntly been dedicated 70 the memory o.
tho late Mrs. WALrEns and into. which kirs
MARI, with profound sensibility, has infused Al
the power Of his art. The entire monument Il
asrcmarkable for IL severe simplicity, a. for
10 grace Of execution, and It's touching tender
ness Of sentiment II an every day though
wrenght ont 10 bronze; an every day act po
etically expressed. Its only the figure OF a
woman dropping flowers on a grave. Yet, !
women, their tender ministrations, their noble
unseilish devotion, and their profound aympa
thies. Such. briefly, IL the story which Rfng
HART has undertaken 10 tell, and which he ha
80 finely idealised. Let as endeayor 70 dcscrib'
L.
On square shaft Of granite, Of moderate
height. q the golden bronze figure OF woman
The woman, who is OF life sise and closel,
draped, stands With her right arm extended
In the act OF dropping flowers ON the grave be
Tow. Some flowers have already fallen, AMI
lie In light heap on the granite coveriag. Il
certain folds OF her drapery that are caught u
and held loosely In the bend Of her left arm
are more flowers awaiting distribution. Thl
pose OF the woman Is siugalarly easy. The es
preston Of her face, as she bends with bowes
head over the grave, Il tonchingly sad ans
mournfni; whilst the whole sweep u the ag
ure, and Of the drapery which clothes 4, !
full of graceful curves and easy flowing lines
Finally, and 10 complete the description, mid
way OF the granite shaft Is fixed q medallion
likeness Of Mrs. wALrgas, also IN golden
brouzs.
This fine conception, modelled by Rt1EsAR
and cast In bronze al the Royal Foundry q
Munich, with lis few but appropriate artissi
accessories. ftapps him incoatessably anon
the FIRST scnlrsors OF the age. We are gratihe'
70 learn chat be has recently also been com
missiencd b. execute another monumental worl
10 be erected al the cost and under the auspiee
OF the State Of Maryland, 10 the memory Of tina
pure patriot and incorruptible jnrist. the lst
Chief Justice TAsEr. Such = work could 20
have been entrusted 70 ADLER hands, aud we ar,
sure, from what We know OF RIEEnAHT, Il vii
be quiss worthy Of bis fame.