The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
A FAMOUS PAINTlNF FOUND.
The "Battle of North Point" Comen
 to Light in Washington.

From the New York Herald.
 An old painting, picturing the battle of North Point, which saved Baltimore from capture by the British when they sailed exultantly up the Chesapeake af- ter the burning of the capitol and of the White House. In 1914 has been brought to light in Washington. It is owned by pr. Wallace Neff of 1887 K street, north west, who bought it from a dealer who knew little of it's history For full year it remained in the possession of pr. Neff until some two weeks ago, when he picked up Autograph copy Of the painting, which revealed it's Identity. There is little doubt in the mind of pr. Neff that the painting is the original ex- ecuted by Thomas Buckle of Baltimore shortly after the gallant defense which furnished the motive and inspiration for the picture.
 The picture Is painted on large panel of single piece of wood measuring four feet five inches in length by two feet in width It is highly .prized by Dr. Neff, who considers it one of the gems of his collection of historical pictures and old prints relating to the life of Washington. A number of prominent gentlemen in- terested in historical subjects have view
 
 and concur in his opinion that it is the original by Buckle. General L. Victor Baughman of Frederick, to whom the picture has been mentioned in a letter within the last fortnight. has written to Dr. Neff expressing his interest in what may prove to be valuable find con- nected with the history of Maryland
 The present owner of the picture knows practically nothing of it's history. He came into possession of it by purchase from a dealer who stated that 1t had been with other effects in a house for some years The painting was black with age and could not be studied well, even when viewed through glass. Dr. Neff engaged an expert to clean the painting Under the process used it's colors came out bright and clear. show ing the tinge of autumn on the foliage. which was just changing when the battle was fought within earshot of Baltimore on September 12. 1874. The restoration brought out clearly every detail of very remarkable battle picture.
 In the center General John Stricker is seen aside charger giving orders to subordinate officers regarding the de- fense being made by the volunteers. mi- lita and regular troops. already drawn up in a human "L" to oppose the ad- vance of the British. Thomas Buckle.
 
 the artist who painted the original pe- ture, which is now believed to be the one owned by Dr. Neff. took part in the battle as a member of Captain George H.. Steuart's command of Washington Blues. He has preserved in the picture rec ord in color of every organization par of trained observed the exact positions and uniforms of the Americans and British.
 m, fft,IA Of f0 fc O appreciated when one considers the fact that the defense was made by troops from Pennsylvania, western Maryland and Virginia, as we'll as fy the pick and flower of the militia and volunteers of | Baltimore. Pennsylvania contributed the | York volunteers and the Hanover volun- teers From the Cumberland valley in western Maryland came the Hagerstown volunteers. Adding to the variety of uni