The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-05
LITERARY NOTICES.


TAe life and Woyks " oAa AdaAn..The ninth volume d
this work Is laid table by Fanek Taylor Il l. from
the press Of Little, Brown, Co.. Boston, and n furnished
in their best style Of Typography The work prepared BY
Mr., Adamss grandson, Charles Francis Adams
The first portion Of this volume devoted to the official
papers Of Mr. Adams with brief illustration This
closes his term Of service President the United States
and furnishes authentic history interesting pc
Rod Of our political existence The residue Of the volume Is
hed with Mr. Adas correspondence and we have no hes
taton in saying that the editor has shown much good ud
men IN the selections he has made for publication We find
in this portion Of the volume exceedingly interesting
papers on great political questions discussed with that ygor
and force characteristic Of Mr.. Adams Amongst those
notice elaborate and able criticism upon sstbe mad
mssble principles Of the King Of Englands proclamation
in regard to pressing from merchant ships
But Mr. Adamss general correspondence will be found ex-
eeedngy valuable and instructive as it covers period Of
time about which desire know all can be deyel-
oPed and this knowledge Is in way communicated so
agreeaby and reliably in the letters of the fathers the
revolution, written in the midst Of the stirring scenes they
describe and with the anness which carry
conviction of their tuthfuness We of no method Of
obtaining authentic historical information so agreeable as in
the perasa Of the familiar letters Of the old political patr
archs To illustrate idea, subn from two
Of Mr. Adamss ettersone to his wife, written Sd
July li16 and the other Samuel Chase 9th Of July
/ iIT6 They are full Of interest
Mr., Adams 70 hi rife, July Sd, l77e
Yesterday the greatest question was decided which ever
was debated in America, and greater perhaps was,
without dissenting colony that these United Colonies
are and Of right ought be- free and independent States
to make war; conclude peace establish and do
all other acts and things which other States may rghuy
do You VIII see in few days declaration setting forth
the causes which have mpeed this mighty revolution,
and the reasons which viii justify il in the sight Of God and
man. plan of confederation will be taken up in few
aA When look back 10 ne v.ar ,7s, ana rooo., -
ment concerning wr Of assistance in the
which have hitherto considered the commencement Of
this controversy between Great Britain and America and
he from
lec the series political events the chain Of and eff
fec am surprised at the suddenness well greatness
OF this revolution Britain has been filled with folly, and
America with wisdom; at least this my judgment Time
determine II the win Of Heaven the two coun-
tries should be sundered forever may be the will of
Heaven that America shall suffer caamites still vast
ing and distresses yet dreadful If this is to be the
case viii have this good effect at least 1t win inspire
with virtues, which have and correct
ces and vices which threaten to disturb, dshonor
ment in States well individuals And the govern
ments we are assuming in every part will require purica
ton from vices and augmentation of virtues
they win be no blessings The people win have unbounded
and the people extremely addicted TO corruption
hopes and fears to an overriding Providence in which,
ia shionable as the faith may be- firmly believe
the most memorable epoch in the history Of America.
apt to believe that will be celebrated BY
lions the great anniversary festival 1t ought 70 be
memorated the day Of deverance by solemn acts of de-
votion to God Almighty 1t ought to be solemnized with
pomp and parade, with shows games sports, guns BELLS
bonres and Examinations from end Of this continent to
the other ron omit tins time forward iorerermSre.
not am wen aware Of the toll and blood and treasure
that it win cost US to maintain this declaration and support
see the rays Of ravsng light and glory can see that
win triumph in that days transaction, although
should rue it, which trust in God we shall not.
/ Hr. adams to Mr.. chase, July Q, 1875.
Yours of the fifth the eighth You will by
The Declaration was yesterday published and proclaimed
from that awful stage the house whom
inspection and great crowd Of people Three cheers rened
the wen The battaons paraded the common and gave
The bells rang all day, and almost all night Even the Chi
chimed away The election for the cy carried
amidst all this hurry, with the utmost decency and order
Who chosen cannot say but the list Franklin,
Rittenhouse, Owen, Bdde Cannon Scbloser Maaek and
Kuh Thus the effect Of men Of fortune acting against
the sense of the peoplel
As American seal is prepared conjecture the
Declaration viii be subscribed BY all the members which win
among the Of independence agree with you
British power; indeed this sentiment is very universal
The arms taken down from every public place
De Bows Reie,c for Moy.-The May number OF th. popu
lar periodical furnished by Franck Taylor and upon
running It's pages find il filed with its variety
of substantial and valuable matter. The following the
leading articles
/ /. The Decimal System Of Measures
4 2. Manufacturing in South Carolina
3. Guano Its History and its Uses.
4. Yellow Fever In New Orleans
| S. Wool, and the woolen Trade
\ @. Texas and her Prospects.
3. Cotton Chronological Summary Of It's Growth &c.
4 .. Great Cities Of the west-Bufalo.
u 10. Vital Statistics; The Garlic Table.
/ IL. The Pacific Railroad
II. The Maritime Conference at Brussels, &C., &c.
LinoEs LiriRg 4gc.-The May number Of this valusb,
monthly which made up Of most udcious selections from
standard foreign periodicals. presents the following inviting
1 table Of contents:
II j. 81. Sayiour's Cathedral, from Universum.
Il 2. Hugh Mier's School, &c, from Athenaum.
Hungary and the Eastern Question, from Examiner.
4. Position and Policy Of Austria, from Economist.
4 5. Taifourd, from Examiner &c.
i 6. Industry Of the United States, from Economist
I Z. Ireland in America, from Spectator.
g. oil upon the Waves, from Household Words
| .. nv Folly, from Household Words
/ 10. Miriam and Shadow, from Household Words.
4 IL. The Quiet Heart-Part 3, from BlAckwood.
H. Starvation Americanism, from Notes and Queries
4 TIE North American RerecWe indebted to Francl
Taylor for the April (Which + the 63d) number Of this Ions
established Quarterly II closes the 18th voume and has los
Of ts high character for literary excellence We bs