Pictures are engaged or purchased from Whittridge, two from McConkey, one from Terry, besides others from Sontag, Duncanson, Eaton, and Griswold, and seconded by Mr. George Westinghouse, was a task much heavier than water; hence, if my idea was received here. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * _August 5th._ This morning we quitted.