New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-21

apparent dissatisfaction with parts OF the wofH az pro
ceeded. AllstOn himself regarded tins picture a. me
greatest composition 10 finish worthly was the "'se
OF his heart but his genius found its pest III
some Of less ambitious paintings IN when Ms fenheu
SENSE OF the beautiful. his love Of the graceful and MS
intimate knowledge of form are allowed free play IN
tra,meled by the struggle paint III the grand style
Mr. Conants criticisms free FROM pfetensioE WIN
ont exuavagaEce, tersely and kindly expfeese' ou'
Astounding apt suggestions, and sff0rdnS Vaiuoie
materials the history OF American art DIT sainuei
Osgoods paper on ST. JohDsland" offers just Tribute
10 the character and services of its benevolent foGnd
with interesting notices Of the purposes and methods OF
the institution The results OF this Industrial eoinnn
nifty, We are Informed, with lis union OF homes "orA
shOps, schooling, and religion orc thus Tar euC"uf'
aging, although II still needs careful Thought ana
wiss economy. "O;d Philaccphia' by siTs' ne
becca Hmding Davis, is an agreeable paper re.N
ing the memory Of ancient times In the QUAKER
CITY with copious account of the Swedish pioneers OF
the settlement OF Penn The social condition of fhia
deipha nearly two hundred years ago Is illustrator ~
description Of the fine lady Of that day - Inc uaihe VI
fashion ia Philadelphia during the earlier part oi INC
last century lived most probably on MarRetst pe!o"
Third There and on tle ri,cr front the merchants had
their dwellings and shops usually under the same roo
Many of these morchane opened shipping trade TO the
Wes Indies and England aud from small ventures grew
colossal fortunes almost rapidly n "hittngoh" oar
dame Of high degree had carpet on her floors her
dress az home ctuz the brocde or satin being hc
Tor state evening wear. while thin musns were left solely
70 the Children Che had hat little jevery; but she TO-
lowed off the reports u English fashions curle1 her
hair down Oh her neck. hcaped IL -four feet hSh WITH
OF and topee straw flowers She rode on horseback
or went IA sedan chair 10 pay visits Fer gardener ana
confidential servants she had held Tor many years Hei
kitchen swGTmed With slaves and white redem,ioniss
When ker husband received visit from friend from
Enlard on the smaller HcighborDg town OF New-hur8
lie usually gave huI lunch IN the warehouse OF crack
er sIras wiue and brandy. which having provoked an
appetite lac brousht home 70 state dinner "hee
orr fashionable lady being also notable honseKeCpef
would sol forth ducks hams venison twenty sorts OF
tarts syliaNuhs wine and brandy In Ill pr"tomiiy
they with their guest inyted ont TO supper t"f
Philadelphia hospitality IS Of Gccnt and sturdy Rrowh
and ME again turtle, sweetEeAts pies, and drank
brandy porter and cherries. There are many Ms jour
nails Kept hy welfed guests still existing wiIch testify
70 the zeal With which the hOecSSes catered for terl
wine and brandy regularly punctnaDg ever! hour 81
;ae day n. commas a sentence" THE Tulip Mama
relates TIC curious episode IN tie history OF financial
speculation which fortunes erc lost and won by tbc
sturdy Dutch hurghcIs with much ncAchoidnce IA !;
now shown ry the amateurs Of fancy stocks ~ a"l
street "BtiOe. AT, aud After Meals" Is IA toohsome
es ~ showing hcw 10 dine and bow not 70 lunch