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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-30
AUCTION SALES OF LAND &C.


VALUABLE RFopefSy 0t md
v NEAR CHARLOTTE CT. HO.. FOR
EALE.==Thc undersigned. Executors Of Captain
VIM. Smith decd, and Josia bDabbs. viii oder Tor
sale at Charlotte courthouse. the ID Of Decem-
Der next. the following valuable Real PrcPery
which vas held jointly by snid VIM. Smith and the
undersigned Josiah Dabb~:
lst. TIL. large BRICK HOUSE at the "a
Courthouse, known as 'the Seminary This lSsIk-
house is in good repair, has about % good rooms.
well finished. and is every way well suited Tor
large male or female school. The necessary out
buildings are also in good repair
Cd. The Hoases oh ne Sfirsf at Charlotte court
house, occupied respectively, by Dr. kennon, Mrs.
Blunt and Mr.. Garrison. and the handsome Brlck
Cabine Shop now occupied by John NJ. Schmidt.
TERMS LIBERAL and win be made known on the
dsy OF sale. Persons desiring to examine this
property can apply to the undersigned. John G. or
VIM. A. Smith, who will take pleasure In showing
il. This sale will be made at the same time and
in connection with the sale Of the property advet-
tised by the devisees and executors ofCapt Smith.
and II not completed on the Cd December, will be
continued from day to day until completed
WIN. A. SMITH, e "
yNO G. SMITH, go -.
JOSIAH DABBs. sm''h' dec D.
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Tract Of Highly ToiastIe Timber Land, in Firgia-
ia on Nartgdtls Water.
| On T"nrdoy, the 18th day Of November next.
will sell at public auction, about Sir Thousand A.
cres Of Land lying in one body in the counties Of
| Nelson and Amherst. principally in the tormcr.-
About three thousand acres lying togcthcrare cover
ed with timber Of remarkably heavy clean straight
and lofty growth, consisting of white oak, red oak,
| tulip poplar. and pine. The runs nearly par
alle with the james River and Kunawha Canal:
nearly touching 1t at some points, and il perhaps at
| no point more remote than three miles. The great
aud heaviest growth of timber j. nearest to the
| canal. On creek which runs through this portion
OF 1t lies mill-scat. which, together with the alum
dant supply of fuel. will afford ample power for wa
rcrsaw millsor steam saw-mlls. The ground affords
dry and firm roads through nearly the entire tract
The estate being chiefly valuable for its timber.
will probably be sold very far below its real value
the population around is principally agricultural
The situation is perfectly healthy. being among the
highlands of Virginia, where there is an unncrIrp-
ted communication with the market. Of Richmond
and all the cities Of the Atlantic. There arc other
attractions ~s estate such raiuoJie mineral ra-
tiers. iron lime qHarrics SC, hut the Executor
feels most confidence in inviting the attention of
those who deal In lumber and aarts. The title is
perfect and undisputcd. The sale will take place
On the premises At the mineral springs known as the
Buffalo Ridge Springs. at y o'clock meridian
terms will be one-fourth Of the purchase money in
cash, and the remainder in four iusialments, at six
months, twelve months and eighteen months Wi h
Interest from tho day o! sale. The credit payments
to be secured b. notes satisfactorily endorsed and
reservation OF the tile until the last payment of
the principal shall he punctually maize on each in
salinen,, but in default of such punctisl payment
the Executor the right to rc-ener into the
possession of the land and hold it until the contract
Is complied with. until the expiration Of three
months, when it viii be sold again the risk of the
first purchaser Should the weather be unfavorable
the sale will take place the fair day ut IL o.
clock.
N. B.-This land lies about one hundred and ten
mics above the CRY of Richmond almost imuIedi-
arcly tho great Canal-thc jaime. River and Ka-
nawla Canal.
Those who desire to examine the estate ill take
a berth in of tho most commodious canal boats
at the city of Richmond. and land in about twenty
four hours at New Market Nelson county, or at the
Locks, about three miles above from either of which
points they will be conducted to my agent. W. A.
Payne. Esq sheriff Of the county, who reside. in the
vicinity, and who will promptly exhibit the sruct,and
give all necessary information
II LkN1a or
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I LIGHTNING RODS.

- scriber will keep hand in Lynchburya large
supply Of lightning Rods which have been approved
and sc considered superior for all the qualities they
should possess He respectfully solicits calls from
ab I~,suns who wish to avail themselves of this
protection to buildings.' He will attend promptly
to ell demands.
Addrrss-L,ncbburg Va.
Avst A-l.,, cTErENs
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NAGuRED Table CoverS.-A splen-
\ did article of Centre Table covers. just reed
And forsals low Ioct 27-s1 A. WINSTON.
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NOT1CE.-.Thc undersigned having pur-
' chased the interest Of JNO. NJ. MILLER in
the concern Of W. A. g. J. NJ. MILLER in I inch
burr the business will in future be conducted at
the same stand. under the style and firm of MILL
Err & COMPTON This change is intended to
include all the business transacted by the firm from
its commencement here, consequently change
will be- made in the accounts.
WM. A. MILLER,
July o!-ts mo COMPTON
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PU1LIc AND PRIVATE SALES.

4 FOR SALE.--On Saturday. the 9th day Of
November next viii ~, in the town Of Patttns-
burg. nj public auctios, to the hishesf bidder on
terms very accommodating and which viii be made
known on the day of sale, the VALUABLE
a BRICK HOUSE. belonging to the estate Of
II Bernard Owen, decd. with Of an acre Of
ground adjacent thereto situated the mouth Of
Puryatory creek. and nearly quite within the
corporation limits Of Psttonsburg The situation is
a desirable one, and the property 10 well worthy
the attention Of purchasers.
BENJAMIN T. OWEN,
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NOTHCE.-TIIE CONCERN Ht b. Ii s
~ A. G. LEWIS. was dissolved on the st da,
of September last. All persons having claims a
gainst the said concern viii please r--sent then
tor payment and those indebted to US will pleas.
call and settle, very anxious to close oy
old business. b. ii. s. 4 LEWIS
Oct. l3-ts
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I IFE INsG1sANtE.-LYNcm.

I lie INsGfgANCE.-LYNCH<
- BURG HOSE AND FIRE INSURANCE
CoMPANY..~A HOME MsTirtTIONs=-This
Company makes InsnrHnces ss sinss Ira. or dnms I'd
by pn-, on Dwelling Hoasts. Stores, To,neco nc.
tores ind "'i,sr f5aiiding,: on Furniture. Good.
wars 'nd Mefchandizc Centrally in town and
country, on the most favorable terms
Also makes assurances the lives of I'll pcrsons
enjoying good health and Of sound Constitution,
lexcept suchas arc engaged in work on Rail Roads;
Canals, and other extraordinary employment III
the whole dufrfon = ne or for limited period.
slaves employed in ordinary occupation. fnot ~
Rail h"nds. Canals Other cxt,n public work !
will be insured on reasonable trr>,.s
rohrr ~ bfngcrons.
JOHN ROBIN MeTshxiEI. fre,idest,
u. TIC PETERS, Vice prc,t. A
5. DItGcft. ca. shrirect.
II. o. scnoorrErp. s. G. Hrsr
THos. o. Aeary. lam. rbgsstf
MARTIN H0LLIts, 7Ysa.,t,,
NJ w. DsyExroRr. See'y. ~
DIR. T.. ". Grncr aediesf
DR., WIN. Orway Owen, Hammers,
July gf-ts s4&s
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NEW CONCERN

NJ EW CONCERNS. & VI. GCGGEN-
~ HElMER. have the pleasure ofannouncing to
their friends aud the public in general, that they
have associated Themselves for the purpose a. ear
rying on the CLOTHING BUSINESS. who 'csa'e
md retail They will study to please everybody.
and invite all to come and examine their stock for
they keep larger and finer assortment than they
ever kept before Call on them before you go else
where and they feel assured you will be pleased in
price and quality. Oct 6--3m
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A Cory--Tcstc,
RO. TINSLEY, CLERK


Commisssoseys Office, !
Amherst CT. fIu Oct 9Th. 1851.
The parties interested in the foregoing order,
will take notice, that have appointed the 81 lay
OF December next to the rcro,rnts there.
in mcntioped ON which day. at 10 o'clock in the
morning thoy afe requested attend ut my Office
win their accounts, Vouchers and copies Of Court
papers, prepared for examination and settlement
RO. NJ. BROWN, Commissioner,
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IN John M. Miller take this method Of
informing their friends aud the public generally,
that they have taken the large and comn,odius gran
tic front building, ON Bank Square, oppositr Henry
Davis, Formerly occupied by A. b. Rucker) for the
purpose Of transacting general GROCERY,
COMMISSION g. FOR IYARDING BUSE
NESS.
We receiving supply Of GOODS. re-
Gently purchased in tho Northern markets upon the
most advantageous terms. consisting in part of
PRN Oand Cuba SUI Rice
gars Sperm. Adamnntine and
St Croix and Cuba SUI Tnllow Candles
CARS very fine Brown and Variegated
K o and Sugar house Soaps
Moasses Green and Black Teas,
Rio and Lasuyra coffee part very superior
Maricabo do Flour
Old govr't Java do Mackcrcl
Mocha do Clipt and Roc Herrings
Cotton yarns Of all Nos Sole Leather
Nails Of all sizes Shoe Thread
Bar rolled band and Nova Scotia grind stones
hoop iron Painted Pals
Blistcred Steel Nest Tubs
Cast do fqaors Of every quality.
Shear do embracing all the diff
Octagor cast do ferent kinds ofNhi.ky,
Salt Brandy Rum Gin, NAL
Lime aga, Madeira, Port, Sher-
Bacon superior quality ~ and Champagne
Cigars. some Of the very Wines,
finest brands Best London Porter, DTS.
Window Glass b putty and pts,
DOMESTICS. CALICO. ALPACA.
Lawns, Ginghams, Irish Linens, Silk and cotton
hdkfs, Oznnburgs, Nankccn Oznaburg., Hats. Boots
and Shoes, Pepper. Ginger, Spice, Mace. Nutmeg,
Copperas, Alum, Indigo. Madder, Starch, Soda.
Salt Petrc. Birthstone, Bed-cords and Plough lines;
all of which we will sell on the most favorable terms
for cash, or to punctua customers in exchange for
country produce. Persons visiting this market
would do well to give call before purchasing.
as VIC are determined to give satisfaction, ard as
our goods have been purchased at sucha favorable
time, we can offer great inducements to people to
buy fromus. Particular attention paid to filling
ders receiving and forwarding goods. Please give
a trial WIN. A. s JNO. NJ. MILLER.
July l0-ts
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LAND FOR SALE.

Intending tn remove to the South West. ! of.
fer for sale privately all Of my Land lying IN the
county of Campbell consisting Of three tracts. My
home tract lies the waters Of Beaver Creek
near Campbell courthouse. The remaining two
tracts are on the waters Of Flat Creek. about half
way between the Courthouse and New London
The lands valuable. and each tract has comfort
able improvements and all necessary buildings for
farming. thesr Of Land all lie within twelve
miles of Lynehbnrg. Any person wishing to purch-
ass will find person to shew the Land. to
them BY calling on the subscriber. Terms Of sale
will he liberal. GEORGE YUlLLE
Juy oI.t-ts Richmond Whig copy otwts
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0DD-FELLOW'S TEXTBOOK
~ An eluciduton of the Theory of Odd-Fcllow
ship, &c. just published and fer sale 81 So by

GTEAM ENGINE FOR SALE on REA-
- sonabe terms at Judilhs Dam. of IA horse
power. Locomotive Boiler Of approved coustruc-
ton. has only months Apply TO JOHN D.
Adams, Julith's Dam. Capt. S. McCmkle Lynch
burg, or the undersigned ID. s. WALTON.
Sen, l5--fs
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These Wine. and Liquors are Of very superior
qunity, and We especiay call the attention Of oui
friends and the public to them For sale an ,ccon,
m"latins terms by GARLANDS ROBINSON.
O"fb RIcHMovn, Va.
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a VALUABLE TAVERN PROP.

III ERTY FOR SALE AT CAMPBELL
COURT HOUSE.-The undersigned desirou, of
changing his business offers FOR sale privately. his
Tavern House amd Lots at Campbell
courthouse. upon accommodating terms. The
house is large and commodious and in every re
spect well adapted to tavern keeping. The ont
houses (of which there all that could be dear
cd) in good condition and convenient. lie vii.
also sell several house. and lots Of smaller size
iuitabc for professional gentlemen and mechanics.
md several Tracts Of Land lying in the immediate
vicinity Of the courthouse property containing 4a9
Acres, portion of which is well tmbered and " "a
tered. Persons disposed To purchase, invited
20 call and examine the premises.
July 3l-ts BARNET FINCH
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NOTECE.-TIIE SUBSCRIBERS TAXI
l ' great pleasure in returning their thanks to
theirfrends and the public generally for their yer,
liberal patronage extended to them and would mos
respectfully ask a continuance of the same to III,
new concern ofB. II. Lewis & Co.
Oct. l3--ls b IL LEWIS & co.
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"a ANO.-l have in store and will continue to
receive during the present and approaching season.
the best quality of Peruvian Guano. Snles will be
made by the ton. half TON bag the very lowest
rsses- Aug 2l-ts BIZ SACkETT
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Snn Ps. OF New Prints FROM
cOO the very lowest price to the finest quail
ties made. These Goods, we are determined to sell
very low for cash. B. II. LEWIS * CO
Oct BITS
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T AND 4 TIMRER FOR SALE.


IL l offer for sale a TRACT OF LAND cor
timing near 1000 acres, principally in woods,
portion Of which il good Tobacco land. The
Timber consists Of pine. oak and poplar, and il
worth more than ask for the land. This land ID
about three miles from Hsrdwck sville the road To
which passes through it. The bridge across James
River viii soon be completed, which will make the
Canal accessible and sufficiently near to haul the
wood. wish alan to sell the timber on 1900 acres,
about miles from the head of the Tye River
pond, where Canal Boats mny land. This land
10 we'll tmbcred with pine poplar. white oak and
hickory, aud SAW MILL night be located about
the centre Of the track the creek, to which all
the lumber might be brought with convenience,
being dow hill all the way wish also to scll tho
Timber on Tract of Land Of the quantity, ly-
ing in part on the River and adjoining the land on
which reside. For the land ncsr Hardwicksville
I ask $3.50. ga cash.) will take for the tim
Der either specified sun per tree. or portion o
the timber. the purchaser may prefer. Address
(post paid) Tyc Rive Warehouse. Nelson County
Aug Is-ts CLIFFORD CABELL-
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CARPETS! CARPETS! CARPETS.l:
~ Please call and examine beautiful lot of C ar
pctinc. for sale cheap for cash.
Ocr 13--ts b. II. LEWIS & co.
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LEGAL NOTICES.

VIRGINIA., to-Wlts- tat Rules holden
| v ir the Clerks Office Of the Circuit Court IL
shs Corporation ofLynchburg. on Monday, the 9th
day Of 0ctober, 1851:
James Garland. Plaintiff,
. sgaina, - INcAsE.
Richard @. Fortune and Mary M. his wife,
The object Of this suit Is to recover Of the De-
PENDANTS the sum Of fifty dollars, with legal interest
thereon from the 18th day of May 1851. till paid /;
Aud Il appearing. by the Plaintiff affidavit that
the said Defendants residents of this State,
motion Nc the Plaintiff, by his Attorney, 1t Is
dered that the said Defendants do appear within
one month after due publication Of this order. and
do what Is necessary to protect their interest
that this order be published once week for four
successive weeks in the Lynchhutg virEniaD. and
posted at the front door Of the Court HOUSE il snid
Corporation, the frat day of the next Corpora'
tion Court. ACopy-Tcste.
oc,.s-~4w D. ROBES cru.
VIRGINIA. t6-wit.-At Rule. holden
in the Clerks ef6re of tn. Circu't Court of the
Corporation Of Lynchburg. on Mond,y. the 9Th Of
October 1851
Nelson A. Paterson and John w. Lowry. sdmin.
istrators Of Triplcu E. Lowry. deed, Plaintiff.
agassa.
Timothy Ives and George Scott. partncrs doins
Blu meas under the style and firm Of Ives 4 Scott
and the Va. and Tennessee Railroad Company
Defsndcnts.
IN CHANCERy.
| The object Of this suit Is to obtain decree 60
s33579. with interest thereon from the Sd Of July
1851. alledgcd to DO due from the defendants. I've
& Sc IT. to the Plaintiff. and to subject debts ane
effects in the hands Of the Virginia and Tennessee
Railroad Company to the payment thercof;-and.i
appearing, by affidavit that the defendant Timoth,
Ives is resident Of this State. ii is ordered tina
the said dciendcnt do appear here within montl
after due publication Of this order and do what /
necessary to protect his interest," and that cop,
of this order be published In tho Lynchburg Wiz
ginian once week FOR four successive weeks. ant
posted the front door Of the Court House in th
Corporation on the first day of the next Corpora
tion court. eopy-testc.
d. RODBS, Clerk.
GocoIs & PACE, ?. q.
|
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ID. CRENsWAW a co. Rfc

-. CkENSHAW 4 CO., RICH
scrptiens Of Country Produce. receive and forward
Goods, and keep constantly on hand for sale,
large and well selected stock of Groceries.
Orders promptly and faithfully hlled. Liberal
advances consign,nents. Storchou,e ip,mrd;.
a,cly on the Basin bank.
LEWIS u. CRENSHAw.
July lots JOSEPH H. CRENSHAW
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DICHCOL'D SILK Velvets.-JuST
~ opened rich "A Silk Vclvets for Mantillas.
bought at the French Sale at about half price for
sale cheap for cash. b. II. LEWIS & Co
Der l3-ts
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NOTICE TO CAKPENTERS Or

In HOUSE BUILDERS.-The subscriber would
inform the community that he las on hand good
LOT of the best Pine Timber that Virginia will afford
and receiving every week. all of which will be sold
low for cash or good paper.
JAS. s. CREWDSON, Com. Merct.
On rs Basi..
N. B.-Bis for Houses received and filed at
tho shortes, notice. Timber well dried If desired.
Aug. It's j. s. c.
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DEMOVAL.--ioIINsoN. YOUNGER &

DEMOVAL.--fOH YOUNGER &
Il tSMlTfI, have removed to Bank sqtiarc. and
taken the large and conmodious walnut front bull
ding, recently erected by John II. Tyrce, immedi-
ately opposite the Cabell House and Convenient to
Friends and Martins warehouses, where they
would be pleased to their old friends and custo-
mers andto the trade generally they will offer induce
mcnts They viii keep constantly hand large
stock Of Grocnies. Staple Dry Goods Liquors, DC,
Sc A cali is all they ask.
They viii also trade for all kinds of Counirs Pro
dice and pay prompt attention To reccising and for
warding goods. and 10 the sale Of produce sent TO
them on consignment. ap lots
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ID FLAGG, or Danville, having b,

I'D FkAG0s, 81 DNmv1lle, having be-
Il come convcrssnt with the mode Of transact.
Ing business with the Departments at Washington
and designing to visit thar city frequently hereafter
win attend to such Revuintionars, Bcar.y Lad
and other clams, as may be entrusted to him from
the surrounding country.
~ Address, Dnri4s, "a, postage paid.
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HOUSE BUILDING Hardware.
Ii lam selling al kinds Of Hardware FOR house-
furnishing purposes sr-lO per cent less than they
can be bo~ght in this market. Examine my stock
before purchasing. A. WINSTON.
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fTANNElB'S OIL HAVE ON HAND
Il few barrels Of old fashioned Tanners Oil.
Der 9@-ss E. LOCKWOOD
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PROSPECTUS
THE SOIL OF THE SOUTH.

ME undersigned, committee of publication, on
the part Of the Muscogee and Russell Agricul-
tural Society, respectfully invite public attention
to the following prospectus of MONTHLY
JOURNAL, to be published in this city under the
auspices of the above named association.
The work will be devoted to the interests Of .ag-
ricuitisre and Horticulture, Domestic and Rural
Economy. Under these several heads will be in
cuded all that concerns the culture of crops, the
Improvement of the soil, the management OF the
farm, the garden, the orchard, the flower yard /,
and the house keepers department. In their con-
nexion with the interests of the soil, the other in
dustral pursuits of the land will receive their APP
propriate attention.
The 'SOIL OF THE SOUTH" will be under
the editorial supervision Of CHARLES A. PEABODY
esq. and Col. JAMES M CHAMBERS. Mr.. Peabody
has been for two years past connected with the
Agricultural Press, and is equally distinguished as
a practical and scientific farmer and gardener
Col Chambers is one Of the most intelligent and
successful planters in the South. They will be
assisted by an able corps OF contributors, among
the practical farmers and planters of the land.
Each number will contain sixteen pages of
quarto size, printed with new type on superior
white paper, and furnished to subscribers at the
rate of aeh
ONE DOLLAR PER .4.N.NU.M,
which must be paid in advance.
n5~Postmasters are authorized to act as agents,
and they may retain in their hands twenty-five
per cent of all subscriptions collected by them,
if they perfer it, copy Of the work will be sent
TO any one twelve months gratuitousIy, who " iil
remit four names ,oith four dollars.
All communications must be addressed, post
paid, to Wm. III. CHAMBERS, publisher of "The
| Soil of the South" Columbus, Ga.
VAN LEONARD, Committee
n. A. WARE, of
J. Z. HURT. Publication.
Columbus, ga March, 1851.
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d. Appleton r. Co, 200 Broadpay sew York
Have pow ready the fourth edition
r lFE or JOHN RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE
IL BY Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes limo
Portraits; 81 50.
!" Mr.. Garland has given us daguerrcr'ype OF
character more eccentric and variable than IRA
mus itself and withal two volumes Of exceedingly
choice historical reading ~ Republic.
The biography of Randolph has greater charms
than the most exciting fiction. - Charleston Mer.
curry
IA good life of this remarkable man has long
been desired. MIR. Garland has furnished an ex.
tremely readable book; the two volumes not only
contain the history OF his life, and analysis of his
character but an interesting account of the poll.
ties and the public men Of tbs day "--[ Crescent.
Since Kennedy's life Of William Writ, we
have had no biography, certainly no American BIZ
'ugraphy, which will at all compare in interest with
this work. IL must be read by multitudes with in
tense interest. ''-I -ss,oark Daily Advertiser
% Mr.. Garland has made good use Of his mate
rial, and has given striking and accurate .por-
tralture OF the erratc and brilliant subject Of his
pen. "--[.Astc Orleans Delta.
'sThs book fills blank in the biographical no
tees Of distinguished Americans. The two vol
umes gives us faithful account Of his whole Gu
reer, an analysis of his celebrated speeches, &c.
Philadelphia Enquirer
. As biography, it is marked by directness
and unity of purpose, and by comprehensivenes
and variety of manner. "-[ Boston Post.
cit is one Of the most interesting American BIZ
ographies with which we are acquainted. "-[ Epe-
ming Post.
"The work is written in an easy and beautiful
style, and is replete with striking passages The
author is intimately acquainted with American
literature, and the great men who, at different
times, have played distinguished part in ths
drama of the Republic Ii forms a valuable uddi
ton to our national history. Democratic Repis,o
March III f,u.w