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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14
IRON the wheeling IVA Gazette,


WHITING FOR THE PREss-A JrsT RFBt-KE TO
EDTToBss-A number of inconsiderate Journals
have made the recent engagement between Mr..
Everett and the New York Iesgtr 10 contribute a
series of articles in consideration OF 10000 to lie
placed al the disposal Of the ladies' who are nego.
tatng for tho purchase ~ the Mount Vernon estate
the subject of bitter criticism. Prominent among
those who offended IN this particular IL the editor
OF the Cincinnati Enquirer, and we are right glad
to see that "An exhibitor has administered to
him, and al others similarly offending, a very
wholesome and timely rebuke. We make the fol
lowing extract
would like to know what there is surprising in
Mr.. Everett's becoming an editorial contributor TO
the press. L. there anything in the calling and pro
fesson Of editor which IL the least degree dis
honorable or derogatory 20 any man, however able
or prominent he may bef There IL nothing about
Mr.. Everett either respects his ability previous
antecedents or position, which wal cause him 60
lose dignity by becoming an editor. On the
contrary the profession ofan editor Is more likely 10
confer honor upon him than 10 detract fromit Yes,
were he ten times more distinguished rs histor
cal character his come cton with the Press would
not detract from his elevation. Without disparagng
Mr.. Everett can safely say that there are editors
connected with our leading journals who are fully
his equals In ability and in political aud historical
prestige. In England and France the most distin-
puished public men have been editors and contrbu.
tors to the Press. We may mention In this connec.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14
from Harper's weesly.J
n a man says 10 Mr.. Eve


Now, when a man says 10 Mr.. Everett that he
will give him $4,000 for the Mount Vernon pur-
chase IL Mr. Everett will write series Of articles
for his paper, he merely proposes 10 him 10 cen
tinue his work. only instead Of preparing some.
thing for two or three thousand people to hear. he
j. a. prepare something for two OF three hundred
thousand people 10 read. And who j. Ia Judge OF
the slCniiyn of the medium Would IL not be
"dgnihed" FOR Mr.. Everett 20 make 5000 by de-.
livering his Washington" in a circus building or
a market, or a warehouse, or a railroad depot
Cannot the theme, and the speaker and his elo.
qucnce dignity any place in which he chooses TO
stsudl
The New York Ledger. so far as we have noticed.
Is paper of perfect decornm II i proof Of H.
prcpretors sagacty that II j. 50. II j. free from
the usual faults of journals-malice and bitter par.
tsanshp. II H. devoted strictly 10 the amenities Of
literature. Along it, columns the gusts OF politics
never blow. Among those columns Mr.. Everett
can walk calmly as Plato under those Of the
Academy. Aud II he will only talk as wisely.
there wiz probably be very little more trouble
about the dignity" Of hiS position.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14
Irrom the Brooklyn pai,v Ledger I

was glad to see yonr defence Of the New Yoi
LcdgT against what consider the attacks Of envi-
Gus and malicious persons and papers, not, however
because ! am unduly partial to that paper for am
not, but because think il simple act of justice.
read its long and continued stories, nor do
read fictitious tales anywhere. But il did read fc-
tion the Ledger would emphatically be my paper. !
do read the Ledger, however, and find enough In IL
10 well pay the price Of subscription that is not c
ton. The LedJer has greater circulation in this
town (Pttsheld) than any other paper ever pub
lished, not excepting the papers published in town,
and IL numbers among it, readers the most re-
spectacle people among us. BERKSHIRE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14
From Tho Hartford Conn. y ros,. |

Mn. EVERETT AND TINS NEwsr.rERs-The editor
Of the Boston Herald, like sensible man, thinks
Mr.. Everett has done sensible and honorable
thing iy renewing his connection with the news
raper press. Mr. Everett certainly holds II in his
power to exercise an extraordinary influence,
through the medium Of the newspaper to which
he becomes q contributor; and who doubts that his
influence will be exerted in a wise. patriotic and
nlcNnfinr direction
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14
prom The rishkill IN. W Standard

UNExAMPLED LIBERALITy.-Bonner, the enter
prising publisher Of the Ledger, has made the mag
nanimous proposal to Edward Everett that, in con-
sideration of his furnishing an article weekly for
that paper for one year he would pay him the sum
Of $40 600, and in the same noble spirit which has
distinguished that great man, heretofore particu-
larry in his efforts TO aid in the Washington Monu-
ment undertaking, he has accepted the offer, the
money has been paid, and in manner worthy of all
commentator the entire sum has been handed over
10 the Monument Association" Such noble
generosity il beyond all praise; and while we
know that Mr. Everett is not protted at all thereby,
even If the Ledger should find profit in it, which
we trust it may it il generous, princely act on
the part of the publisher.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14

If Bonner, Of the New York Ledger, will visit
Boston Of Parkers best suppers shall be offered
him, ard possibly we can induce Mr.. Everett to
form the trio Bonner, we adore you Your last
coup is worthy Of Napoleon. Go on and prosper,
foi you certainly deserve it. If we ever forget
our elves ard utter Oh oath, it shall be by Bon
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14

SPORTING OfFER--The Pittsburg PENN
Press understands that the proprietor ~ the Neu,
lotb iafgcr deeming the Presidents salary en-
tucly disproportionate 10 his services. has made a
PROPOSITION to double Il for the remainder VI ihe
Presidential term, provided he will furnish his ex.
ecutNc messages TO the Ledger exclusively.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14
rrror the New Yo,k Evening Post

Since Edward Eyereus connection with the lie e
oer he circulation and character Of that paper
ave orderfully improved among the Boston fla
tidious gentry. It is reported that the faculty Of
Hsiyai0 College have II in contemplation to sub
scribe Tor thousand copies.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14
Prom the pousvilIe fpcnn.) Journal

EnwaED E,rRNTr WHITES ron rur $Ew YoRK
l.EpcER."-Mr. Bonner, Of the New York LEDGER
some few days since. offered the Hon. Edward
Everett $1,000 in aid Of the Mount Vernon fund
On condition that Mr.. Everett should write every
week Tor the Isdqer for one year. Mr.. Everett ac
ccpicd The offer, the $4,000 has been paid and Mr.
Everett, therefore, writes for the Ledger" The
arrangement is, undoubtedly, shrewd on the part
" Mn Bonner and will pay, while IL benefits the
character ufhi paper. As for Mr.. Everett, his ac-
ton in the matter elevatcs him In the eyes Of every
thoughtful man. lie is warm adinirer Of the vir.
tnes o. Washington, while his talents are devoted
without reward except the gratitude ~ the M.
ton. to preserving rs n national legacy the former
home and tomb oi the great American warrior and
statesman. In tho engagement concluded between
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14
prom The -. rnul raily Pioneer |

Considerable interest has been excited In me
literary world by tho great coup d. main Of the
renowned Bonner, in securing Everett "a a stated
contributor TO his paper by the offer Of tlo. 600
cash to he applied 90 the Mount Vernon Fund.
Mr.. Everett has devoted himself with untring zeal
home Of Washington. and he had already earned
the thanks Of every patriot IN the land. Mr.. Bon
ner has simply done smart thing for himself and
his PAPER. No other weekly paper in the country
an boast Of q weekly contribution from man of
X position in the literary world.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14
From ,be Mcadvnle Penn /, Journal !

Mr.. Bonner, publisher Of the Ne,o Yorh; ledger,
Las, through Tie Hon. Edward Everett, made a do
nation Of ten thousand dollars to the Mount Vernon
Fund, on condition that that distinguished gentle
man will contribute an article every week for one
year 10 the paper in question. Mr.. b. will more
than double his investment
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14
from the winchester wa Republican,

The irst number Of Mr.. Everett's contributions
10 The Ledger will be issued about the 10th Of De-
cember, in the volume commencing with the new
year. Some Of the critics, nicer than wise. have
sneered al this arrangement, which they ascribe to
mercenary motives ON the part Of Bonner and de-
position and fame. Well, suppose money should be
made by the proprietor. j. il not his business both
10 promote his own interest and ~ elevate the
character Of his paper He deseryest 10 make money
for the grand conception Of enlisting Edward Eve
rem.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14
from the Long Island Journal. !

Mr.. Robert Bonner of the Ledger, is the prince
of newspaper publishers He startled the world
by paying Fanny Fern 800 per column, and now
he doubles upon the till now unprecedented price,
and pays the Hon. Edward Everett $500 per article,
not for few times, but for entire year. Our
readers are well aware that Mr. Bonner has given
Mr.. Everett the munificeDt sum of so 600, TO be
devoted 10 the Mount Vernon Fund, for ifty-two
articles, 10 be published in the ledger the coming
year, under the title Of Mount Vernon Papers
Since the days of the Spectator and Addison
many as Mr.. Bonner will furnish for his five hun
bred thousand readers. We advise all our readers
10 subscribe for the Ledger for 1859, assuring
them that they will be amply repaid. Never, again
chase The productions of the ripest scholar Of the
age at 30 cheap a rate.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14
lFrom the Augusta lGa.l Chronicle and ssn.lnel ]

PROM inc AuRusta l'd.) ,nIonlCc anu S30Lnt.
MOUNT VERNON PAPERS FOR THE NEW York
CORRESPONDENTS BETWEEN EDw LRD EVE
RE1T AND Mr. BoSSER.-The correspondence speaks
for itself; but such remarkable instance Of libe
rality and enterprise the part Of Mr. Bonner and
II such continuous self sacrificing devotion 10 the
noble object Of the Mount Vernon Association on
the part Of Mr.. Everett, demands special notice.
Many have supposed that the circulation of the
New York Ledger was already 20 immense that no
additional attractions could be Of any benefit 10 it,
but Mr.. Bonners ambition as journalist evi
IDENTIFY knows no limit, and he spares no labor or
expense acgrandize his most brilliantly success
iul paper We all know with what generous per
severance Mr.. Everett has travelled the coun-
try delivering his eloquent and mastery Grafton on
Washington wherever multitude could be gather
ed "a contribute 10 the Mount Vernon fund; and Il,
greatly adds 10 the debt of gratitude due 10 him
from the ladies Of the Mount Vernon Association.
that for the sake Of contributing st further aid
their enterprise, he has Assumed for "A whole year
the lurdensome task OF writing for q newspaper.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14
rrrom The jamestown IN. W Journal !

One Of the celebr ties Of the age, one of the
shrewdest advertisers of the country, is Robert
Bonner of the Neio York Ledger. He is the stand
ing reproach ofthose dreaded folks who say, "adver
Using il all humbug,' nothing but the silly fancy
Of newspaper editors To-day he gives thou
sand dollars for a column in a daily paper. To-
morrow he doubles the amount, and calls the price
cheap, and the result magnificent. No paper has
such remunerative circulation. IL il complete
triumph of the maxim, Advertise Bonner's la
test device Is the enlistment Of the orator, Edward
Everett, as one Of his weekly contributors. How
was il doney BAH He gave his check for sl0 900
10 the Mount Vernon fund, Everett's great scheme
10 buy the home of Washington. So that Edward
Everett writes for the Ae,o York Ledger" The
fact is (let business men note III generous adver-
tising pays
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14

BoSSEK's LAsT--Wc must give Bonner, Of TIE
Lager, our compliments with The rest Of man
kind The last great stroke Of this Napoleon of
Advertisers is the giving IT his check 10 tho Mount
Vernon Fund for $4,000, aud thus securing an
original article every week, for one year. from the
pen Of the Hon. Edward Everett for the Nc,r York
Lcdger. This Bonner knows the value or such ex-
pcdicnis. lie Is living practical illustration Of tho
benefits Of liberal advertising.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14
Urom the wlns,ed County Herall.l

The whole history Of advertising (which. hy the
way. is an invention entirely modern, il having bcen
pursued scarce q hundred years a. yer affords no
more noteworthy success than has attended Robert
Bonner and his New York ledger. few years
ago Bonner was hut = composltor, young man,
in the rourdf office at Hartford Whether the
ledger was in existence at that time We don't
know care-very few had ever heard If such q
paper when he took hold OF IL. He began sdver-
Using and the dollars rolled in. Few, AT first. stuck
in his fingers; he kept working the ad,erting mine.
Bonner has been nj IL for three years 20. lie -
now unqucstionably worth f300,O00 a. the reward
of his spirit and sagacty. and his ledger is daily
securing better and more substantial footing The
"last card Of the successful aud greatest advertiser
Of the age, Is the employment of Edward Everett,
the most accomplished scholar Of the New World,
10 write an article each week for the coming year
for his paper.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14

ton, Theirs and Guizot, both Prime Ministers Of
France and both editors by profession Dr. John
son and Joseph Addison acquired the best part Of
their reputation In connection with the Rambler
and 7duer Of which they were respectively the
editors. Away, then, with the shallow and con-
tempube Goldfish aristocratic sentiment that a
statesman like Mr.. Everett loses east or lowers his
esteem when he becomes one Of that band of men
who, through the Press, WELD greater influence
than all the cabinets and statesmen on the globe.
II s astonishing to me that the gentlemen OF the
press do not have more selfrespect than TO indulge
in filings which only be founded, in justice, upon
the idea that their profession Is beneath the notice
and respect Of scholars and statesmen. If Mr..
Everett had taken large fee to manage an intri-
cate law case, we do not imagine that the bar
would have thought that in 40 doing he had made
any sacrifice Of dignity. Or if-as he was formerly
a clergyman-he again accepted q parish settle
ment, would the minister have thought he had done
anything out OF character that looked surprising or
remarkabel The editorial profession is at least on
par with either Of those mentioned, and he IL I'M
worthy Of being connected with il who thinks it de-
rives any peculiar honor from the accession to
il of the ex-Unitarian clergyman, Edward Everett
presume that the unfriendly criticisms OF many OF
my editorial friends upon the connection Of Mr..
Everett with the Neto York Ledger were dictated
by desire to hit that paper Still, it is neverthe-
less true that their remarks reflection upon
the dignity Of their calling; at least so it will be
understood by the great mass of the reading public
The editors Of the country have always been self
sacrificing class, and have put too modest and hum
bic an estimate upon its importance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14
Prom the somervire On. ~ Messenger. Nov. is.1

Fror the SomerviHe On ID Mcasenger. Nov. II.
bonner FoREvER.-Edward Everett has agreed
with Robert Bonner, the publisher Of the Ne,o
York I,dger, to furnish for that paper weekly, for
deration Of the sum Of $4,000, 10 be appropriated
10 the Mount Vernon Association. The following
correspondence between the parties will sufficient
~ explain the matter Bonner " certainly wide
has been given him Of the Napoleon Of the Press"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14

Mn. EVERETT AND the NEvsPArERs-The editor
of the Boston Herald, like q sensible man, thinks
Mr. Everett has done a sensible and honorable thing
by renewing his connection with the newspaper
press. Mr. Everett certainly holds II In his power
10 exercise an extraordinary influence through the
medium Of the newspaper TO which he becomes a
contributor; and who doubts that bis influence
directiong
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14

IFFUfH Hit VftbTVH0' Wy IIVWHT VIHltI -
There il no getting around the fact that the Ne,r
York Ledger Is the best miscellaneous paper in the
Union. Everybody asks for the ledger at the news
depots before anything else. Indeed, we couldn't
get along without IL, nor we don't intend 10. Don't
take our word for IL, but try IL.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14

III IN u newark lazy AdNfrtForl
Nm. EVERETT aND THE LEDgER.-' Lite
ra.nro J. = republic or rather a democracy. Eve.
~ enc stands on the same level Shrt sleeves arc
Class lords a. well a. laborers have become lee
tureIs This il not theory, but fact Every mans
work, appear everywhere. printed on the same
paper w The same types, are scattered abroad
and read like every other mans WORKS. There Is
no presidency. Enthusiastically ~ socreiaryship IN
lfterature. Brougham, though = lord, and once
Iord chancellor never did more prai-e worthy act
thag Ia writing for the Penny Magazine. United
States heBetors. presidents II colleges and learned
Grpek scholars, have been Sunday school teachers
ia tsle same school where milliners and sadains
miBgle as iasruetors with clcfgymen and colliers.
i ag man 0y office tabooed, j. any man too nigh
or loo sacred 10 walk with The u an or dirty multi
tude IL tie street 20 ride IN an omnibus. or w0r.
shin Cod on SundA VI ~ pew next ~ that Of a
male Or female stof y.writerl Ia. Mrs. Sigpurncy
been an she time t'eaping disgrace upon her
head Nv contributing / er pure poetry to Bonners
Jsdq,rY
We have never read ~ number ~ The L,iger,
and hsye taken the reptTt ~ others - We ask
fgr information. " anything worse .as beeh pfted
~ r. columns than N the ~ liticai papers, where
Islander, vulgariiy. hth aud ,'nmofalhy nave not
been upgreauent ingredients i, many an article
We close ~ asking question, ~ tha, =, WI u
j. better H. send an essay ~ pape, which contains
stories poems aud other writings bN such persons
~ Srourney Fanny Fern, Cobb aud Bennett, or
" appear before them in person. an0 SPEAK ~
them ard others Of an exceedingly ctHaneou-
description N the Academy ~ Music. Nihlo Gar
dsn aud The sixty ~ seventy other places were
W Everett has delivered biz grand Grafton upon
Washington.
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from the Utica IN. W Indepen lent |

From the Utica IN. \, In6ep'nieht
BONNER AND THE LEDGER-The other day. while
IN Gotham, we threaded way along Nassau
street until We came TO Ann. There we saw the
sign Il the Ledger, and determined to look at the
lion in his den. We found Bonner--the prince Of
advertsere--the man who prints three hundred
thousand copies of the Ledger. He was talking to
the Rev. DIR. -, who was anxious to get some
Of hs lucubratons published at the same time Ed
ward Everetts Vernon papers appeared in print.
Had Mr. BonDers paper the same merit it now pos
sesses with narrow circulation, DIR. -- would
have give that Office q broad margin Mr.. Bonner
il about thrty.tive years Of age, short and stout
built, Of the sanguine temperament; has brown
hair and dark eyes. full, healthy face, and well
developed head He is man Of great iirmness and
energy geneio sociable and polite. He edits his
own paper, il practical printer knows how TO
nail good bargain, and is shrewd enough 20 avoid
foolish ones. He cares little for the criticisms of
the press for he insists upon that his readers are
competent judges for themselves and his own con
seriousness assures him that his paper merits the
support of the people
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Mr.. Everett and Mr.. Bonner see occasion
for satire nor light remark. Both are influenced
by honorable motives, and are equally entitled to
|
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aHoTHER RROADsIDC.

.THs MOUNT VERNON PAPERS" by the Hon. Ed
vsrd Everett, will be commenced in the frs, number
q the New York ledger for the new year, which
WI be for sale At all the book stores and periodical
Sepots throughout the country next week
week or two ago Mr.. BosNrR occupied one
page Of the HERALD with +" Opinions Of the Press;
he now monopolzes another in a similar manner
These notices are all fresh-bave not heretofore
been given-and are only few Of the many expires
sions Of opinion which Mr.. Everetts engagement
10 write for the Ledger has ELECTED.
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Repnalcin
Just think of the proprietor Of the New York
Ledger. making 900 by four cent sales of his
PAPER. 1t may be presun Ell that each copy nets
him about q cents. Bonner has written an admit
rable letter to the New York Times in regard to
the ridcule attempted by some of the papers.
shan certainly buy the number of the Ledger con-
tanning the !" Mount Vernon Papers" and so, like
ly, VIII every member Of the Mount Vernon Asso-
citation thror ghont Ire country.
The daily Butte record., 1858-09-02

FATAL SHOOTING ArFRAY.-On Sunday
atternoon lest, man by the nnme Of Geo.
Caobott, an employee on the Illinois Ranch.
was shot and instantly killed near the Lawn.
dale Mil, by }. Olliphan, of Peoria Bar, un.
der the following circumstances Olliphun,
in company with others, was going from Int.
tletown to Sonora. and on the road met the
deceased. Shortly after, o. missed hia pis.
tol. went back after it, and found il in the
possession OF Cabhott, who refused to give it
up Angry words en-ucd, when Cahhott
hred at odlphau without hitting him OIL.
phan then wrenchcd the PISTOL from Catbott
who followed him back endeavoring to re.
cover it, and made m ,tion if to draw p
weapon from his belt, when Ol'irhan fired.
instantly killing Cahhott. OliIhan went
Immediately anl gave huaseNup.
We understand that he had nm oxnmina-
hon. before Julgc Ford, # sonora, aud was
recognz'd to answer to the charge Of man.
sAter.- Coium6ia y t1rs
The daily Butte record., 1858-09-02

YOUNG LADIES SEMINARY, ,-Wo would
call attention to the card in another column,
announcing the commencement Of the second
quarter of Mrs. Wyer's seminary for young
ladies. We can cordially recommend Mrs.
Wyer's school to the patronage of families
resident in Orovillc. ns an institution every
way worthy Of being sustained. Mrs. Wyer
10 an experienced teacher. and parents en-
trusting children to her care, may be as-
sured Of their rapid advancement in the va
rious branches taught.
The daily Butte record., 1858-09-02
Coalition Ticket.

The following is the coalition ticket OF this
county, worked for yesterday by the Lee
comptonite3 and Republicans. 1t is q beau
tiful mixture
DEMOCRATIC ADMINISTRATORS STATE
TICKET,
For Judge Supreme Court,
Jos, G., Baldwin.
For Comptroller of State,
A. II. Meloney
For Clerk of the Supreme Court,
ii. U. Jennings
Joint Sanator-Dutte and Plumas Counties,
COUNTY NOMINATIONS.
5. A. BALLOU.
For Assembymen,
+. L Canton,
L. L. Caine.
For Assessor,
Charles Baird.
For County Surveyor,
j. g. llenning.
For Superintendent Public Instruction,
Rev N Seymour.
For Coroner
W. . Murray.
County BJnls for Railroad AMI Wagon
Roal Yes