The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-09-16

| about nine feet at the Danyille depot and
| was still rising slowly possibly five inches
per hour. It was expected there that it
would continue to rise until about 2 A. NJ.
yesterday, when the fresliet would be at its
height, and the water then commence to
| subside.
A Richrnontf Artist in Bavaria.
POLLING, BAvARTA, August %, 1878.
Dear Dispatch: The arrival OF number
OF Americans has augmented desire to
remain here for some time yet and, in fact,
this little place Is so full Of interest that il
is hard to tell when shall leave. I am, and
have been for some time, very busy studying
cattle, Us / intend to make that branch my
principal pursuit, and nowhere can one find
| finer stable interiors than in the old CIoister
OF this place massive arched structures,
finely paved, with every convenience for
horses, cows. and sheep. The old priests,
who eleven hundred years ago planned
these buildings for the comfort Of their cat
tie, built wisely. I never saw more conve-
nient stables in my life. and to oil appear
ance they will defy the gnawing hand OF
time for many year to come. 1t is In
these stables that Mr.. Walter Shirlard
painted his fine picture "Sheep-Shear-
ing" which gained him so much popu-
larity in the art world OF America a short
time ago. The picture is now on eXhibl-
tion in Paris.
To-day is Sunday, and AS that day is only
devoted to ietter-writing and reading by
the art students here, we make 1t an excep-
tional rule to rise later than on weekdays
| but was hustled out Of my room at an un-
usually early hour this morning by the firing
OF cannon and ringing OF bells. Upon In
r kk,ki bn nrr1o 1 ri.
wig II. OF Bavaria) NuneuS-tag (name-daT).
Instead OF celebrating the birthday, as is
our custom. the people here invariably, with
great iestivity, according to the social stand
| ing Of the party, celebrate the day on
which they were christened. The ringing
and firing continues all day, the church is
crowded with people praying for the sue
cess and longevity OF their king, to whom
they seem to be very strongly attach
ed, In addition to the celebration the
fire organization have to-day received their
engine, and the c::A>y Bauers belonging
to the brigade are just having high old
time. They hauled the bose into the church
up through the tower to the very top, poked
the nozzle OF the hose through small
aperture, and sQuirted away, to the great
delight of the whole village, who were
crowded around with mouths and eyes wide
open.
Beer is freely partaken OF to-day; in fact,
I have taken particular notice whenever
these people have holiday, let it be con-
nected with the Church in whatever way it
may (their holidays are all more or less con-
nected with the Church), they imbibe very
freely in beer, and can safely say there
will be many q sore head in this village to-
morrow morning.
A few days ago one of the brightest and
most talented young American artists left
our little circle for the land OF the free.
Mr.. William NJ. Chase. from st. Louis, who
has been abroad for number of years, was
one Of Director Piloty's dearest pupils.
His reputation precedes him in America,
where bis paintings are we'll known.
While absent in Munich for few days
we determined to give Mr.. Chase hearty
reception on his return to bid us goodbye.
Mr.. f. Dcwerneck, from Kentucky, we'll
known artist for his strong technical work,
was the arrangement committee. We pro-
cured two large oxen: fitted up an old hay
wagon with benches, in the end OF which
we built a throne, decorated with flowers,
&c.-the place of honor for Mr.. Chase.
The other paraphernalia were an immense
lot of lanterns, large carricaturc OF Mr..
Chase, and an American flag; so we pro.
ceeded along the road to WeiIheim, the
nearest railroad station. It was the first
time that an American flag, carried by an
American party, waved along this peaceable
part Of Bavaria. 1twas really fine sight
the lanterns all lit; Bavarian peasant lead
ing his two oxen attached to an old hay.
wagon, in which are seated seventeen
Americans, and high above all floating the
noble stars and stripes. At in the eve
ming we reached the railroad depot, and
found hundreds Of people surrounding it,
all waiting to see what was to happen. We
received Mr.. Chase with three hearty
hurrahs, and the time going back to Poll
ing was pleasantly spent in song and mirth.
Speech-making, toasts, songs, &C., made
the night at the old hotel in Polling one
never to be forgotten, and from Mr.. Chase's
response it will be one OF the happicst re-
membranes Of his life. he is on his way
to America. God speed him.
There is at present a railroad under con-
struction from Munich to the Alps, passing
through this place, which will be great
convenience and comfort after its compile.
ton. 1t will be inaugurated some time in
May next.
Yours, too numerous to mention,
NJ. HOTTIES.
[Mr. Hotties accompanied his letter with
drawings representing the principal scenes
described. We are sorry that we cannot
transfer them to our columns.]