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sketches oil Jefferson Hamilton, Jackson cay anu
Randolph, including notices Of many other distinguished
American statesmcne-by Jos. G. Baldwin.
We have heretofore notieed the appearance oil
this new and interesting work, which is unirer-
sally regarded as highly valuable contribution to
our Southern literature. 1t is highly valuable
also on account of the political information 1t con-
,aius. Every Virginia family should have copy
Of this eminently Southern book. Intelligent
young men, especially those in the higher classes
Of Academies and Colleges, will find il as into
resting as romance, and far more instructive
than any of the "yclloU kircrS." From the fol
lowing notices, which are taken from our OK
changes, it seems TO be winning golden opinions
everywhere:
We would once more recommend this book TO public
attention. ii Will recommend itself TO every man tha'
reads it, Its descriptions of the great men OF the RcpuD-
lie arc like, beautiful pictures which none Dut inc
hand OF master could have drawn. 1t rs DOCK that
VIII place It's author in the front rank oil American W.T.
ters lis ygor its research, It's coqucnce Will delight
and instruct all who read it, The portraturc OF Patrick
Henry is III our opinion superior TO any thing 10 DC ouhd
in Writ. Mr. Baldwin has reflected new honor upon
himself and upon Virginia in this splendid production OF
MS DIlu.nl genius III ms extensive leS ~
mits him TO cultivate the walks of literature he Will be-
come the Macaulcy OF Acknowledgement Dispdtch'
brilliant work, destined to add to the aircady as
tnguShcd reputation of its author and to confer new
honor the literature of the South.-Lyachbt#g P-
ginian.
This book must take very high position as contri-
button TO American literature Lexington (Id) GdS.
This very interesting volume is from the author Oh
Flush Times, book whose racy wit and genial humor
have delighted thousands of readers This second pro-
ducion Of the gifted young Southcrner worthy OF his
fast growing reputation. Every Southerncr should buy
and read Party Leaders Lynchb.ug Republican.
From distinguished Vrginid Statesman:
at is noble production full of profound thought, dis
eliminating Judgment just criticism and elevated sentl-
mcnts all expressed in the most captivating and eloquent
STYLE tits book ofwhch any nigh well be proud.
If there be any fault to be found with it, would be from
the cxubcrance of thc genius of the author. which, like
uXuriant vine, TO ovcrrun its subject Ii is
book just according to my fancy and think one OF the
most captivating in cur language"
Ii is work of no ordinary merit, and reflects great
credit upon its author iscaSHe Democrat.
We agree with The Stanton Vindcaorthat il is truly
work Of merit II history of stirring times and gi-
ant minds without the Freshness of history It's language
and STYLE arc nervous racy and animated to
lead you on with much interest reading thrilling
romance. Valley Wig.
The book will make lis mark. As a comprehensive
review of the history of parties it has never been equal
led The writer has unqucstionaby adopted the happi-
est mode of communicating information concerning our
poltcal history. The book is entertaining work Of
fiction while the judgments and opinions up
ON men and measures moderate and just. in every
instance our onions identical with the writer, and
we caught ourscf the conclusion of almost every par
agraph echoing his words the true expression Of our
thoughts We hare seen q cOrk cLch pleased us
better We predict for it brilliant Success II richly
deserves it.-SouthaR Literary Messenger
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