National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-27
De Haas Palnting-ProRress OF Art
Extraordinary Days - Father
Paul sarpi-JeaIOusy and
LOye-The New Maya.
zines Charlie
Ross, etc.
A Few Words About Jealousy and Love,


his wisdom, he thought he could please his soYer.
eign by sending the apple TO him, and he did So
OF course, the Emperor was greatly chagrined
ing reused, he sent for his wife aad asked her
what she had done with 1t. She said she had
eaten 1t, and having told one lle she had to tell
many. At last the Emperor produced the apple,
and The result was tina, she was banished from
court. TIE foundation for most Of the jealousy
which exists between husbands and wives is as
slim as this. Jane, Queen Of spain, and mother
Of Charles V, lost her reason through jealousy,
which Away in closing one door opens two, or
the "gate Of Phanus" Phanus, the reader will
recoliect had a wife he was suspicious OF: so he
built gate so heavy that its least turning would
wake him up.
innocence be discovered n hole cut in the roof OF
the house, through which his wife's lover used to
get in. But love is strong, too. There is the
Tbisbp, Of Romeo and Juliet, Of kbolard and
HelIise, OF Petrarch and Laura, aud lately of the
Grand Duke Alexis and his bride from the people;
but the last thing that comes to shock us is the
love Of Dempsey for Lottie Warren. Suicide
just now is in the air, and McMahon's leap from
the dome Of the Capitol will embOlden more than
one man to take his life. Well, Dempsey saw at
last that his love was not reciprOcated; Jealousy
took possession Of his mind, and soon after that
the IDEA OF suicide; but before he killed himself
he would kill everything he loved first; so he
took his dogs, which were next to his life almost,
and killed thcm. The attempt on Lottie War
ren's followed, and then he was ready TO go. 1t
is another phase of the old story, but It is most
brutal one. Hero threw herself from her watch
tower when she saw Lesnder perish in the Helles-
pont. Pyramus killed himself when he thought
Thisbc had been eaten up by lion. That is real
bravery. Dempsey's performance is simply that
OF q most ungenerous coward.
The New Magazines.
If one could review all the past numbers Of
"Appleton's Journal" regarding the sketches of
travel and personal association with distinguished
people, the valuable criticisms upon musical and
dramatic matters, the well;chOsen ronauces from
fTstclass authors, and the edifying scientific
articles and miscellaneous matter, he must ac-
knowledge that It is almost unapproachable as a
source OF information and amusement, when con-
sidered as TO its size ana price. The last number
is replete with good writfng-the articles on s'The
History Of the Fablen and COOKERY among the
Old Britons," and THE Province Of the ANA
Zon" being especially readable.
"Lippineott's Magazine" for March contains
excellent articles on Australian Scenes and Adj
ventures" Escape from Siberia" and TrollOpe's
Reeollections Of the Tuscan Court, under the
Grand Duke Leopold" and Blacks story is like
all his compositions. wholesome and entertaining:
but why the controllers of the magazine should
allow so much weakness and vapidity, "lOnU-
drawn ut, lies in the silly tales Of The Match
less one" and over and Again" is question
Perplexiug. Because Harriet Prescott Spofford
has written tales with some Of the genuine spice
OF originality, Is that reason for the publIc's ac-
ceptance Of the almost maudlin and false sentI-
ment repeated in her ridiculous story, "Playing
''Scribner's" for March is inviting, with many
good contributions. The review of La Fontaine's
life and fables is desirable reading. "Some Old
Letters, " THE CanOns Of the Colorado" and
The Mysterious Island" are excellent Hol.
lands Seven Oaks is well managed, but "Airy
Lillian" is too airy, and T.. y. Stedman surely has
sailed beyond his accustomed mornings and out of
his possible depths In his very criicsable crtiuue
on Latter Day British Poets" There is less
matter than words, and euphonious phraslnGs
have ingulphed ideas, If they ever were defined in
the writer's mind.
THE London Quarterly" which Choate keess
with all its fellows, has an immensely attractive
sh nna
anords sound reading for reflective minds for many
days. The article upon The GreyiIle Memoirs, y
same, is most interesting to lovers of English
history. The Life of the Prince ConsorIn rs 30
Thoroughly criticised that the best pages Of the
book seem familiar to one who has read the
article. and the same is true OF the review of
The Life OF Christ" In the british Quar-
terly" review Of Cox's History OF Greece" is
most intelltgeDtlY written, and resume of two
books by LIE Blaut upon ''Christian Biography
After the Marbles Of the Gsuls" and "Christian
inseriI lions Of Gaul'' is most entertaining and
is long dissertation upon three new books upon
the Lille and Character Of Erasmus" and Il Is
edliying and delightful reading
Progress of Art.
Mrs. 5. NJ. Fassett, wife Of the eminent photo
grapher Of Chicago, has been spending a month
at Mrs. Rines', on Twelfth street, with a view to
establishing here next fall an art gallery and
studio. The name Fassett has long been q sign
10 hnOle Northwest oil perfection in
the Photographic art and the estimation in which
they are personally held by their home public Is
shown by the profound respect and cordially
with which Mrs Fassett has been welcomed hy
prominent citizens Of Chicago Spending the win
Ter in Washington. Her crayon lkenesses are
beautiful, having all the softness Of mezzo-tint,
with the mobility Of feature that is almost unat-
talnable in photograph and the strength and
roundness Of sterOscOpic picture. No less skill
IuI are her portraits In water colors and OIL
During her brief stay she has filled orders in
cTayon for Senator Logan and his family; Or.
W Wordsworth, Of the Marine hospital, for self and
wife; Hon; q: b. FarWeIl, DR.. Sawyer and fam
lly, Mrs. Gellatly, Mr.. and Mrs. Butterheld and
daughter, aud several cthers with eminent satIs
faction TO all. Mr. md Mrs. Fassett lost more
than 100000 BY the destruction Of the building
embracing their home and gallery in the great
chicago IRE; but they have good capital OF ex-
peTience and courage, and have enjoyed unusual
advantages for art study in their two years. rest
selves to the discriminating Judgment Of a Wash
lngton public, especially on the recommendation
and encouragement of number Of our leading
citizens, connoisseurs in art.
Father Paul sarpi.
The distinction gained by Uncle Sam Ward has
lead to little reading concerning the men who
have scaled mountains, vexed rivers, ploughed
oceans, searched lakes and crossed deserts hoping
TO find something new and good to eat History
tells Of many celebrated gourmands some OF
whom ate themselves to death: but 1t really
mention Of few who were noted for cares
OF State in addition to their appetites. rhe ad-
justment OF the affairs of nations is wonderfully
mixed up with Uncle Sam Wards dellcacies
rather Raul Sarpi was most rare and exquisite
eater. He was distinguished for giving the best
in Venice, which, In his day, was
a Republic. He was also consulted In regard to
me analIs o. state and he managed to carry out
posing, with invited guests Of the best dishes the
Welcker Of Venice could cook. HIS sense Of
taste was most subtitle and in great viYacity at all
times, and IT is only men vino have this Guilt
waited taste who make advances in the art ofcOok-
ing.
many curious things recorded. Hermits in des-
erts learn by mere taste and smell to inform
themselves as to the wholesOmeness Of roots and
herbs. Willism Of Nassau, Prince Of Orange
once received q wound in his neck and ever aiter
that lost all sense Of taste, and this Is the case
with all those nondescript human beings who
eat stones, glass bottles and Goals OF fire. They
have no taste. A quail on toast Is no more In
VitinR TO them than piece Of shoe leather.
Days in the History Of Some
Persons.
1t is not long ego that our local columns uade
mention Of the death OF Mrs. Brennan, a dauRh.
ter Of Major White, Of the Arsenal. The sInTu.
lar thing in her life was this She was born on
the 18th OF January, was married on that day
and died on that day. Tho Eamo fact occurred An
tho lie Of Mr.. Price, who died few weeks since
birth, celebrated his golden wedding on the zane
date, and died on his birthday and At the Samo
hour Nu was born, Tho records arc full OF auoh
inctl. Elizu beth, eldest daughter Of Edward
~; and vile OF Henry VII, died in child.
bed In tho Tower Of London the same day
Of the month IN which Eho was born, Aicx.
nnder the Great was born on tho eth day OF
February, and died on that day, Oaiua JnIIui
CUSar WAS born and slAin the same dAy 40
tho ldes Of March. Pope Gregory the J1reat
was born on the lth OF the IdoI Of March, and he
died on that day. Charles the uFOat Wai burlel
~ kRuiIHfayc tho Ihme date OF his birth, PhlIlD
died 10 1900, at tho age Of Sixty.thfee
on the 18th Of May, the date OF his birth Uhariel
V was crowned Emperor and died the same date
% his birth, On the 80 OF September 1850
oliver Cromwell overthrow the Scots AZ Dunbar,
On the sd OF September he defeated OharIes III
~ worcester, and on the 80 OF September io6e
BIO died during On awful thunder storm, Hun,
tredE Of such instances might be multiplied and
though Of some interest, they are not perhaps OF
my practical moment,
Charlie Ross.
While the search for the missing boy stiIl con.
inues 80 much has been done &C to lead already
o compilation Of statistics thersanent. Mr..
X, Ross has recently made the stato-
nent that there has been already expended t20.
90. Commissioners have searched from ocean 10 |
cean 100000 circulars have been Issued, pzIntlnT
md Dh0lOuTanhinn haVa n = III |