The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-08
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uedlu VI tueIu. Against tHe wall, dlmost
in the midst of the Sevres collection, is the
figure in tapestry of "The New Moon"
1t is the nude figure of female holding an
arrow piercing the new moon. Everything
about this work is pure as the spotless
snow, clear as a ray of sun light, chaste as
Diana's visage. The most difficult thing
in art is to strip earth from its earthiness
and dross and to carry the mind upward
heavenward to the full realization of how
the angels looked; yet this the artist has
done in this sublime work, which must be
seen to be appreciated, for no mere descrip-
ton can convey to the mind anything like
an adequate idea of its loveliness and beau
ty. Close by is copy of Corrego's won
derful picture, "The Visitation OF Saint
Gerome." AS you look at it, it is difficult
to realize that You are looking on pro-
duct of the weavers' loom; that the shut
tie and the wool and the web have brought
this mechanical marvel; for marvel it is
almost equal to the miracles of old; the
brilliant color, the breathing life, the mag
work of the grand old Forentine are here
all reproduced. The Pitt Palace, the Vati-
can and the Louvre can no longe rmonopo-
lie these wonderful inspirations of genius.
The vision which jacquard saw-as the
phrophet of old saw the fields of the pro-
missed but dimly from the misty mountain
tops and afar off is more than realized
to-day. But new wonders await you. You
already imagine that what you have seen
no mortal genius could SurpasS, and yet
there are two tapestries on the other side
that, for magnificent conception and beauty
of execution, UNNECESSARILY transcend all
the others. They are copies of LIE Bruins
great pictures of THE sea and the Earth"
softer, brighter, and more beautiful than
the original paintings which have given
the painter Immortality. These great
works are intended for the Hotel de Vile,
of which they will be the chiefest orna-
ment. 1t is gratifying to the lover of art
to know that, aided by the wonderful pro-
cesses now being perfected, it will be pos
sible to duplicate the works of the old mas
tiers, and Corregio's, Murrillos, Angeles
and Vandyke's may become as common as
ordinary chromos That the steam loom
can now accomplish in few hours the
work which was the patient labor of years,
and these immortal inspirations of canon
lied genius scattered broadcast in every
land, shall raise humanity to higher plane
than it has ever known before. Passing on
to the extreme end of the hall, we find our
selves before colossal bronze group, the
work of the bronze foundry of Paris
While by no means exceptional in its fin
ish, in boldness of design it is unequaed.
A mounted warrior, armed pied en- cape is
just about going into battle; his features
are noble, stern and grand, and at his
horses head two warriors stand watching
the progress of the fight. Around the
pedestal are several isolated figures, the
most notable being those of the dying huz-
Ear and the skipping girl. The soldier is
a work of great merit, and the girl has
just leaped into the air and is entirely sus-
tanned by the skipping rope, the sweep of
which barely touches the ground. The
design is unique, and the artist deserves
great credit for the admirable manner in
which he has executed his very difficult
task.
During the week Paris has been treated
to several lively sensations. At noon, on
Saturday, an cratic Frenchman, by the
name of Foy, took off his clothes and leap
ed from the top of the Arc de Triomphe de
fEtoile, and strange to relate, he lived for
four hours. magnificent gold watch was
found in his pocket and forty francs in
cash. What. in the name of common
sense, could have induced Frenchman to
commit suicide while he had forty francs
left, is mystery, and it is whispered that
the Chamber of Deputies may possibly APP
point committee to investigate this inter-
esting phenomenon. \ startling and dra
matte scene took place in the criminal
court, on Saturday last, during the trial of
one Danval tor poisoning his wife. The
testimony of the experts was conflicting,
and Danval hoped to get the benefit of the
doubt and be acquitted. The jury, how
ever, instead Of acquitting him, brought in
qualified verdict of guilty, which they are
permitted to do under the French law
AS the verdict fell from the lips of the
foreman, the silence was almost painful
Just at this instant, Danval started up; his
eyes were bloodshed and his hair DISNEY
oil md ,ir,,, 1T l, r.
cried in ringing tones that went to all
hearts: Before God and man | am inno-
cent. have been brutal and cruel, it is
true, but before God am innocent of this"
The scene created profound sensation,
and the prisoner was sentenced to hard
labor for life.
On Saturday afternoon, General Grant,
who has just returned to Paris, visited the
Exposition and at the invitation of num-
Der of exhibitors partook of an impromptu
lunch. The menu was made up from art-
cles on exhibition, and was varied, good
and enjoyable. One supplied oysters; an
other pickles; others preserved fruits and
meats, canned turkey, fricassed chicken
porter, champagne and other temperance
drinks. The great tobacco house of J. H.
Allen q Co., of Richmond, Va, so ably
represented here by Mr. Ginter, furnished
the General with his post prandal cigars
The affair was presided over by E. T. Bell
Esq, Commissioner from the State of New
Jersey, and gave unqualified enjoyment
and satisfaction. Gen. Grant and wife
were attended by Gen. Noyes, the Ameri-
can Minister, and his lady, the Hon. r. C.
Mccormick and lady, General Torbert, the
Consul, and several Of the dgnitares.
Paris is full Of Americans and the cry is
"still they come. BRoApBR1M.