The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-07-25
LITERARY NOTICES.

The Life Of Napoleon Bohaparte BY John G. Abbot
'This narrative is from the pen Of who and
be abhorred war and did everything in his to avert
that dire calamity because he neted the sovereignty to
he extraordinary energies
conferred upon mortal to promote the prosperity Of his
endured all toll and all harrhp that he might elevate and
bless the Of mankind because he bad high Of
and nobly equality Of privileges and the unye
brotherhood Of Such the true character Of Napo
offered demonstration of the truth of this assertion
IPrefdcc.
Such are the views with which Mr. Abbot has undertaken
to write the life Of this truly wonderful man. Entertaining
such views could not be expected Of him to write thing
short Of most glowing pancgyrc and eloquent euogum
This Mr.. Abbot has done this he has done admirably lie
has done nothing than write exceedingly entertain
ing euogy however We find fault with the execution
of the task which Mr.. Abbot proposed to himsefaaa lite
rary production may well be ranked among the very bc
is with the opinions which he attempts to demonstrate that
make issue. We protest against any man painting
perfect presented in the volumes before and
giving 1t to the wor true and faithful portrait OF Ma
poeon. No book Of the age more thrilling and
fascinating interest than this and in the pages Of Haper
Magazine has already attracted the attention Of the reading
public and will meet with ready sale. For the publishers
it will be good thing The finish of the book il ad-
mirable For sale by Il. Farnham.
Mountains and Aoieht. or RecoHsctions Of Bara Jour
nal BY Frank Marrya author Of Borneo and tho East
Archipelago With illustrations by the author Har.
per 4 Brothers, publishers, New York.
This is sketch of real life in Csornast the III Dorado
Of many afflicted with that most dren disease, the gold
fever 1t is written in captivating and racy STYLE and
many Of the both humorous and instructive afford
ing much laugh and considerable to morazc 1t
is for sale by X. Farnham.
The Brief Renarker the Ways Of Nan; or Compendious
Dissertations respecting social and domesic relations and
concerns and the various economy tVe. BY Ezra Samp
d. Appleton Company, New York.
This Is of hundred and six short essays upon
many different themes embracing almost everything which
the daily life of The table Of itself
many hints for reflection to almost every mind 1t
may be had Of r. Farnham.
Harper Brothers have just issued octave volume
tanning speeches and addresses by Hon. Henry W. Hiard
of Alabama. Mr.. billiard in the national council has
for himself reputation which gl insure to his publisher
ready sae for his works His friends and admirers
will be highly gratfed at the opportunity offered them
preserving in durable form those efforts which have
built up the reputation of Mr. Hlliard and
statesman For sale by X. Farnham.
Constance Herbert. Novel. BY Geraldine Jewsbury
thor Of Marion withers, Zoe, The Adopted Child &c.
&c. Harper 4 Brothers, New York. aU
This No 1913 Of that valuable library select novels
which these cnterprsng publishers giving the public
In plan and execution il fully usans reputation the
author while it win be found not unworthy place by the
side Of those selections which have already made and
those which are to follow. For sale by n. Farnham.
LATER FROM RIO GRASpE.--A correspondent Of the
New orleans true NJ BroWnSviIe, under date OF
July 1G, writes rs follows:
"The excitement growing ont Of the revolutionary
movements among Aztec ncghbors continues unabs-
ted aud hourly look for Of decisive character
from the scene of operations
"To the JOY of many persons who the avowed friends
of the revolution the cut-hroat General VOL e his den
in Maamoros the 18th ins 10 the command Of
his forces in Reynosa where they have fortified themselves
with the determinations OF making stand. After Wolfs
arrival the effective force viii consist of twelve
thirteen hundred men, rank and file
General Castro, with some five hundred men, com
mands in Motamoro which place will Of surrender
if il is universally supposed hangman oil is
feated at Reynosa, which is more than probable This
man Castro Is brute whose ignorance Is only euualled
b. his pfoverhal cowardce.
The revolutionary forces after entering Camarro took
up their line OF march for Renoysa aud their advanced
guard IL Is said, already within some six leagues Of
that place day before yesterday II it be they may in
tercept Wo with overpowcrng force in which case
they would make him dress himself in the uniform of the
distinguished national order of Guadalupe and hang the
rascal to the highest tree they can find.
"The federal forces consist of 1900 men and the
necessary artillery They commanded BY men Of much
local reputation for their intelligence and vaor Among
them are Vdaurri, who captured Monterey; CARA who
Capstran who the second in command the Mogotes
last year, when Gen. Cruz shamcfully bea and
last but not least Carvaa with many others of less note
but who known to be game to the back bone BE
sured that the days OF msruc and corruption of that
prince of villains Santa Anna and his satraps northern
Mexico forever over, and most terrible will be the
count they will have to give of their stewardship
THIS HoRE--Thc Boston Pos, OF Saturday says:
Two gangs of hands digging into Hoosac noun
tain night and day but the great ,unneing machine bore
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