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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24
From the Philadelphia Press. |

THE Two CoBBs.-The proposition that the dis
tnguished Howell Cobb, Secretary oftAe Treasury,
and Sylvanus Cobb, Romancer of the New York
LEDGER, should exchange places has been so extern
sivey circulated by the newspaper press, that an
approximation to the sentiment of the country in
regard to it may now be reached; and after care
full survey of the premises, satisfied that, so
far regards the idea of putting Howell out of the
Treasury Department and Sylvanus in it, is con-
cerned, it would command the enthusiastic approval
of the country. for it is generally conceded that any
change would be for the better. But unfortunately,
the other hand, it seems that Mr.. Bonner and the
million readers of the LEDGER are decidedly hostile
to the proposition, because they distrust Howell's
capacity to entertain them as agreeably as their
present favorite, and on this account it is to be
feared that the arrangement will not be effected.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24
from the PHILADELPHIA Daily In,ulrer.l

GONG TO THEIR FIRST LovE.-The New York
journals announce that Messrs ia mes Gordon Ben
nett, Horace Greeley and Henry J. Raymond, three
prominent editors, all the world knows, OF three
leading daily newspapers of New York city, are to
contribute to the New York LEDGER, which will APP
pear next Monday. Mr.. Bennett will invite crti-
cisn upon four poems, Mr.. Greeley will be as prac-
teal and wise as usual in giving advice to young
men in the country who wish to seek fortunes in
the city, and Mr.. Raymond will describe visit to
the home of Jane Eyre This announcement has
created much excitement as did that of Mr.. Eve
retts contract to furnish the Mount Vernon Papers,
and we suppose that on Monday everybody will be
looking out for the promised contributions.
We cannot avoid recurring to the past history of
the three authors and editors whom we have
named when we thinkfof their position to-day and
what it was when we were more familiar with each
ard all of them than we can ever expect to be
again. The world obtains such singular views Of
public men that we must say something more on
the subject.
Here follows long historical sketch of each of
the 'three lions,' which is "unavoidaby crowded
QUIT
We are happy to notice these gentlemen contri-
butors TO the New York LEDGER thus fully; for as
editors ever and ever calling attention to every
asprant in literature and art, it is but fair that
when they themselves enter the field of literary
competition "a first rate notice" should welcome
them into the arena.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24

The LEDGER,
Before Bonners last great card, Everett, was play
ed out, he has announced more distinguished cards
a whole pack indeed-who viii spread themselves
in the next issue. Greeley, Bennett, Raymond have
Joined the ranks with Cobb, Fern, Southworth,
Sigoumey, Carey Prentice, SAKE and Everett, "to
write for the LEDGER" II fairly takes the breath
away TO think of IT. we have scarcely time to ask
what next And then Bonner will astonish US with
another batch of celebrities. We should not be
surprised to hear after he has secured the services
of all the remarkable, distinguished and talented
people on this side Of the water--including our
seves--he has sent an agent TO Europe, and en-
gagged Dickens, Lord Palmerston, Disraeli, the En-
peror Napoleon, Omer Pasha and King Bomba TO
forward weekly contributions to the LEDGER But
If Bonner is thus allowed TO absorb all the talent in
creation, what is to become Of the balance of the
newspaper press? Literature becomes vast mo-
nopoly, althe light Of the age being concentrated
in the columns Of the LEDGER, and all for four
cents.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24
from the BOSTON Atlas and Bee. |

LETTERS BY TIE BusHEL.-A New York correspon-
dent of the Philadelphia Press says Happening
into the LEDGER office yesterday-the LEDGER Office
is now the hub Of the literary world, Boston State
House according to the creed of the Bostonians) is
the hub of the UNIVERSE was surprised to see
piled up on desk, before an industrious looking
clerk some six or seven hundred letters, which he
was opening and taking money from for the LEDG-
Err. On Monday last over nine hundred letters were
received, containing upwards of three thousand Sc
ven hundred dollars. These were from mail SUBJ
scribers-not from agents who buy by the hundred;
the latter are supplied exclusively through Ross &
Tousey. Mr.. Bonner's letters from the Post Office
in America, and probably exceed those received by
any one establishment in Europe.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24
IRON the Boston Daily Ledger. ]

BoNSERs LAST AND GREATEsr.-The public have
hardly recovered from their establishment at the en-
istment by Bonner, of the NEW YORK LEDGER, of
Edward Everett in the ranks of journalists, when
the Napoleon of advertisers furnishes them with
new matter for wonder. Look at his announcement
in another column Of three new contributors, these
being no less distinguished personages than James
Gordon Bennett, of the New York Herald, Horace
Greeley, of the Tribune, and Raymond Of the
Times What Bonner will accomplish next it IL
impossible TO guess within any reasonable compass,
but if anything more wonderful than bringing these
three rival journalists together in the LEDGER can
be accomplished, Bonner is the man to do it. What
comes next?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24
from the Winchester va.) Republican.

MOUNT VERNON.-The Mount Vernon Papers"
which the Hon. Edward Everett is now con-
tributing to the columns of the New York LEDGER,
are assuming highly interesting Characteristic
third article relating to the house in Boston where
Franklin was born-and is characterized by dry
humor which the distinguished writer knows how
to apply SO well when occasion serves. 1t is pro.
posed that the readers of the LEDGER, estimated at
one million, should subscribe half dollar toward
the purchase Of Mount Vernon, and for convenience,
Mr.. Everett suggests that two persons thus inclined
should remit one dollar, with stamp enclosed, to
his address at Boston, in acknowledgment of which
handsomely engraved receipt will be returned to
each There is certainly no more patriotic way to
devote so small sum.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24
From the New York Dispatch. !

"There is nothing new under the sum- is an old
saying which has been received by men without q
murmur or thought of dispute for ages; but if the
presence of these gentlemen in the columns of the
LEDGER as contributors, isn't something new for
even old Sol to look on then he must in the course
of his journeyings through space, have seen most
wonderful combinations Of men and things-com-
binations which the earth until now has never af
fopded.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24
Irrom the Alhanv nailv Knickerhocker |

BoNNER's NEXT CAKD.-Next weeks LEDGER is
to contain articles from Greeley Bennett and Ray
mond. Bennett furnishes four poems-one of them
an efsusion of youthful sentiment, entitled "An An
gels Smile,' another an apostrophe "To Mary
Ann Greeley, a characteristic article in prose
urging unemployed young men to leave the city
and go to farming; Raymond, an interesting remi
niscence of foreign travel relating TO incidents
"a Visit to the Home of Jane Eyre"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24
from the Boston Daily Advertiser. I

New FEATURE.-The leading editors Of the
New York Tribune Times and HERALD, have con-
tributions in the number of the New York LEDGER
which will come to hand next week. Mr.. Bennett
furnishes four pieces of poetry, one of which is
called 1.-The Angels Smile' There will be several
other attractive features in the next number
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24
From the Day Book. ]

TFrOm INC IHy blOK
Is THE MILLENNIUM COMM Bonner has, Tor
next week. succeeded in inducing Bennett, Ray
mond and Greeley TO write for the LEDGER. Ben
nett INDUCES in poctical strains and gives sonnet
to MARY Ann" doubtless is soft and as sweet as
anything that Shelley ever imagined. or Keats, with
dreamy eyes, shed tears over. ITO Mary Ann!''
What sweetness in the sound and how delightfully."-
it breaks upon the ear So euphonious and so mu-
steal! Greeley contributes an article upon young
men, and Raymond. one descriptive Of the home OF
the author of "Jane Eyre" These lions are to lie
down together this week. Bonner, second Van
Amburgh, has timed them, and in company with
them "the song writer of America" General Nor
ris, is to lie, as well as Prentice, of the Louisville
journal. What is this world coming to? Is the
millennium az hand?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24

BONNER AND THE EDITORS. = The enterprising
publisher of the New YORK LEDGER, not content
with enlisting Mr.. Everett among his contributors,
now pnmbers also among his writers the great
rivals of the New York press. In other words, Mr..
Bonpers paper, to be issued on Monday next, will
contain contributions from Bennett of the HERALD,
Greeley of the Tribune, and Raymond of the Times,
who have been mduced-for one week-to lay
aside their long standing hostilities, and write for
the New YORK LEDGER Bennett furnishes four
poems: one of them an efusion of youthful senti-
ment, entitled IAN Angels Smile" another an
apostrophe " To Mary Ann" Greeley, character
istc article in prose urging unemployed young
men to leave the city and go to farming; Raymond,
an interesting Renaissance of foreign travel re-
lating the incidents of 3" Visit to the Home of
Jane Eyrer Mr.. Bonner is determined to give
variety and ability to his columns, at any price.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24

IT will be seen by our paper to-day that the edi-
tors Of the Tribune, Times and HERALD are TO an.
pear in the New York LEDGER next week. The
great fun Of the thing is not in the value of the
matter thus produced but in the combination and
the wonder what Bonner will do next
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24
GErom the Boston Atlas and Bee.

BONNER STILL LvEs.-Mr. Bonner has very
singular and attractive new feature in the New
York LEDGER. Articles contributed by James Cor
don Bennett, of the New York HERALD, Horace
Greeley, of the Tribune, and Henry j. Raymond, Of
press under contribution in novel way, and we
doubt not the LELGER will be the more valuable for
-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24

james Gordon Bennett as a poet, Horace Creole,
a farmer, and Raymond as traveller will ap
pear in the next LEDGER, says the New York Post
One of Mr. Benefits poems will b,
entitled can Angels Smile" in hexameters.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24

WHAT WILL BONNER DO NEXT This is the ques-
ton from week to week. Before one novelty is ex-
hausted another is started. The forthcoming num-
Der of the LEDGER is to contain articles from James
Gordon Bennett, of the New York HERALD, Horace
Greeley, of the Tribune, and Henry J. Raymond, of
the Times. What is coming next week?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24
from the Mobile Daily Advertiser.

New YORK LEDGER.-We have received an adj
vance copy of the New York LEDGER for January l.
1859, which, whether in regard TO the literary mat
ter it contains, TO the style in which it is typo
graphically presented, is certainly creditable to the
American press. The number of the LEDGER before
us is in all respects superior to any previous num-
Der Of the paper which has fallen under our notice,
and cannot fail to be received with pleasure by its
three hundred thousand readers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24
from the Newark IN. J.) Journal. ]

Bonner, the indeiatigabIe publisher Of The LED
GER, is about to bring out a new combination Of
stars. James Gordon Bennett, Of the HERALD, Ho-
race Greeley, Of the Tribune, and II. j. Raymond,
Of the Times, are each to furnish articles for the
LEDGER Of February 5. Bennett contributes poems,
Greeley, advice and Raymond sketch.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24
from the New York United States Journal

Few successes in literature can compare with
that Of the New York LEDGER. Against compet-
ton which would have crushed any less sagaciously
engineered journal, in the face of almost every
ing by tens Of thousands into circulation which is
now truly gigantic-sad to be nearly 900 copies
weekly! Such success could not have been won
had the LEDGER possessed other excellences than
mately as the fruits of honest intelligent and de-
serving enterprise. While such pens cater to its
columns as now constitute its literary reserve, it is
useless for any paper to hope to cope with it in po
pularity. While managed by its present proprie-
tor it is useless for invidious publishers to prognos
ticae any falling away Of its influence or success
1t promises to become a feature of American lite
ratle. Vice la Bonner!
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24

Bonner has new novety-the quaintest of ALL
namely, contributions from Greeley of the Tr
bune, Bennett Of the Herald, and Raymond Of the
Times Think of James Gordon Bennett writing
poetry for a literary paper!
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24
from the Williamsburg Daily Times.

BONNER AND HIS LEDGER.-There's no use talk
ing the coming man who was so long in showing
himself has at last come, and his name is Bonner
Bonner is the man of the age, the Napoleon of adj
vertisers, and the monopoliser Of talent. 1t will be
seen by his advertisement in today's paper that,
not content with securing Everett he has obtained
contributions for his next issue from Bennett of the
HERALD Clancy Bennett writing poetry, Greeley of
the Tribune, and Raymond of the Times. The force
of enterprise further go, unless, indeed Bon
ner should contract to get a love tale from James
Buchanan.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24
from the Pouehkeepsie Daily Press. !

THE LEDGER.-The number of this celebrated
and excellent journal-the New York LEDGER-for
the 9th of February, will possess unusual attrac-
tons. In addition to its previous contributors, the
number for that date will contain choice articles
from the pens of each Of the three great journalists
of New York-Messrs. Greeley, Bennett and Ray
mond.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24
frrom thc Now York ConstellntIon-

BEwrLDERISG.r-jWe have really liking and
admiration for Mr.. Robert Bonner, Of the New
York LEDGER. We consider him man Of decided
genius. His executive faculty is splendid. 1t is
truly astonishing that n man, commencing az he
did, without means, with no help or assistance
FROM any quarter, sustained only by his own conf.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24
from the Paterson On. J.) Daily Guardian

ALL THE IALENTS.-ltlS SAID that the ne Xt num-
Der of the New York LEDGER will contain contri-
buttons from Bennett of the HERALD, Greeley of
the Tribune, and Raymond of the Times. We
would suggest that Mr.. Bonner change the title of
his paper to that of The Happy Family. Which
of the prophets foretod the day when the lion and
the lamb should lie down together?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24
from the Daily News. |

BONNER FOREVER --Pro-dig-ous Bonner, the
pnblisher; Bonner, the proprietor; Bonner, the
editor; Bonner Bonner!! Bonner ! J! of the New
York LEDGER has now made an arrangement which
knocks the Everett business skyhigh, SIR skyhigh.
tie has barganed with James Gordon Bennett,
Horace Greeley and Henry j. Raymond to write for
the LEDGER!
The vexed question as TO when that particular
three should meet again" will be definitely set
lied NEXT Monday, when Bennett will "do' some
poetry yGreeiey give vent to some philosophy, and
Raymond viii write an account of a visit to the
home Of Jane Eyre, the trio uniting on the neutra
ground OF the LEDGER columns. IL ANYTHING was
before wanting to prove Bonners tact, il is now
supplied We predict for next weeks LEDGER a
> circulation of at least three-quarters Of mlioni
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24

Seeing IL believing. We have seen the LEDGER,
and the fact is confirmed. The lions and lambs are
TO lie down together next week. The LEDGR is to
be their pasturing ground and Bonner the child that
leads them.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24

Bonner has secured for his next number of the
New York LEDGER original articles from the chief
editors of the HERALD Times and Tribune. Ben.
nett gives some original poems.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24
Iron the New York Fxpress !

B0xsEa's LAST CARD The LEDGER, to be issued
OF Monday next, wi contain contributions from
TIN zee Of the prominent journalists Of the New York
pre- So, namsly Bennett, of the HERALD, Greeley, Of
the Tribune, end Raymond, of the Times. Bennett
furni hes four p0ems one of them an efilsion of
YOUTH al sentiment entitled Gan Angels Smile
another an apostrophe ITO Nary Ann:" Greeley, a
characteristic article in prose, urging unemployed
young men TO leave die city and go TO farming
Raymond, an interesting reminiscence of foreign
travel, relating the incidents Of "a Visit to the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24

Home Of Jane Eyre while two other Journalists
Morris of the Home Journal, and Prentice Of the
Louisville Journa-throw in thier gaota to the con-
tents.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24
-om the Philadelphia United States Ga7

IFT6m ue THIIaucIP1M UnIttu StatcB 6aZette
II will be seen, by an advertisement in another
column, that the interchangeable Bonner, Of the New
York LEDGER, is increasing the attract veness Of
his paper by securing more talent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24
THE LEDGER WILL BE OUT
TO-DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK.
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

From the New York Commercial Advertiserl
BONNER AND THE LEDGER-When, month since
Bonner announced the Everett papers, he mystic
riously asserted that he should presently submit
another evidence of journalistic enterprise, which
shoud be more startling than any former coup
dgao,fre. The world of his million and a haf read
ers and the other twentythree and half millions
who are not his readers (more's the PITY were
struck with astonishment at this announcement, ana
marveed greatly what he intended to do. Per-
haps Louis Napoleon was engaged for series or
articles on Lafayette; perhaps the Shah of Persia
was to write an essay on roses and nlghtngaes; or
the Sultan Of Turkey discuss the Womans Rights
movements. These plans may be maturing. NO
one can tell what Bonners possible is since he has
accomplished the great feat of yoking together
James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley and Henry
j. Raymond, as harmonious contributors to
his paper. Some of these gentlemen, or
their journals for them, ventured unpleasant
observations when it was announced that
Everett writes for the LEDGER" Bonner
sprung his trap on them, and the pacards now say,
'sBennett writes for the LEDGER" "Greeley writes
for the LEDGER" Raymond writes for the LEDGER"
These gentlemen have fallen into line with the other
captives, and are led behind Bonners trumphal
car Some say this is a veritabe proof of the pro
phecy that 1.-THE lion shall lie down with the lamb,
and others as innocently as the boys at the show,
ask the keeper (which Is the lion and which Is the
lamb ITO which Bonner can cautiously reply,
BUY the LEpGER-vou've paid your money and
you has your choice" Mr.. Bennett contributes
four Fugitive" poems that have lain hidden in his
portfolio unclaimed by any eXtradition clause, for
thirty or forty years and until the statute has ceased
to run. Mr. Greeley writes sensible article to
young men, who might wish to seek fortune III the
city: and Mr.. Raymond furnishes personal remi-
niscence of visit to Jane Eyre. But the LEDGER
will be out on Monday; and when the cry grows
"nearer clearer than before, rush out, buy copy,
and peruse it at your leisure.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24
lFrom the Columbus lGal Times.

NEw YORK LEDGER-MoUNr VERNON PAPERs.-
has commenced his series of Mount Vernon
Papers" in the New York LEDGER He will write
weekly and will not confne himself exclusively to
the discussion of the purchase Of Mount Vernon.
SO great a renown has Hon. Edward Everett, and
eager arc the intelligent readers all over the
country to peruse his writings, that nearly half
million copies of the first number Of the LEDGER
has been published and "ten steam presses have
been at work DAY and night for the past two weeks"
to supply the demand II is an era in journalism
when statesmen like Lord Palmerston and Disrael
and Hon. Edward Everett take up the pen. 1t is
no letting. down for them-they know well the
power of the press-they respect its high calling
they have seen that the pen il mightier than the
sword" 1t is matter Of congratuIaton with the
riends OF Robert Bonner, Esq, the proprietor Of
the LEDGER, that he is reapng a fortune from this
enterprise He well deserves it for his energy and
perseverance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24
rFrnn the Eveninr Post

BoSNER's NEXT CARD--A UNION OF JOURNAL
IsTs-Bonner is evidently determined not to let
the public forget him: he has barely played out one
trump before another is produced equally calcu-
lated to awaken surprise. Having, by ms dona,
tion of $1,000 to the Mount Vernon fund, allured
Mr.. Everett into the ranks OF his contributors,
he has tried his seductive art, with the same
success on subests still less susceptible. In
other words Mr. Bonners paper, to be issued
Monday next, will contain contributions from on,
three Of the prominent rival journalists OF the
New York daily press namely, Bennett, of the
HERALD; Greeley, of the Tribune, and Raymond,
of the Times, who have been induced, for at
least one week, to lay aside their long standing
hostilities, and write for the New York LEDGER
Bennett furnishes four poems-one of them an eili-
sion of youthful sentiment, entitled AN Angel )
Smile. 3 another an aposirophe ITO Mary Ann
Greeley, a characteristic article in prose, urging
unemployed young men TO leave the city and go to
farming; Raymond, an interesting "reminiscences of
foreign travel, relating the incidents OF "a Visit to
the Home Of Jane Eyre while two other jour
nalists-Morrs, of the Home Journal. and Prentice,
of the Louisville Journa-throw in their quota to
the contents.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24

From the Boston Daily ledger,
THE NEW YORK LEDGER.-The fourth Of the
Mount Vernon seri,s, by Edward Everett, makes