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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16
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Nv. BUcuASsS CONTRIBUTOR TO rug NEw YosK
LspaER. Bonner, after interval Of quiet,
during which his LedJcl' has pursued the even
tenor Of It's success. ronses himself up TO one
OF those great feats IN journalism, which have
rendered the Lsiyr but series Of successes. each
one more signal than the last. Mr. Boomers last
achievement, as appears by his advertisement IN
another column, i the engagement OF President
Buchanan. Mr. Bonner is about 10 introduce
into the Lciya' a biographical department,
which will be instr i've as well as an
Interesting feature, and add still further
10 the number Of those hghtoned articles
by which Mr.. Bonner aims, aud successfully. 10
give character 70 his paper. Mr.. Buchanan i TO
inauguratc the biographical series with a life Of
William lowndes, q distinguished south CarOlinian
statesman. with whom Mr.. Buchanan was very IL.
innate. Mr.. BuChanans letter 10 Mr.. Bonner, en-
terng into tie engagement 70 furnish the life, will
be Published in the ledger Of October 70. This
mber, entirely original viii also be enriched with
communiC atons from the pens Of Everett, Bryant,
Henry Ward Beecher. ". II. Willis, John g. SAKE,
George II. Prentice, Mrs Sgourney, Fanny Fern
and other distinguished writers. Hon. George
Bancroft 1.-THE historian) has also been engaged
by Mr. Bonner, and in the Lei1er Of October q an
article from bis pen, on the battle Of lake Erie
will appear. With such list Of contributors as
the Lsyigcr now has il Is 40 wonder that il com.
mands an paralleled success.
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From tho New York Tribune |

Mr.. Bonner announces, in our advertising
columns, to-day, that Ito the long list OF scholars
and statesmen already moered among the con-
tributers 10 The Lcdger. the name OF James Blu
chaaan, the illustrious President OF the United
states is now added" Mr.. Buchanan Is TO
commence a series Of biographies with sketch OF
the life Of Mr.. Lowndes OF South Carolina. How
ever widely we may have differed from President
Buchanan on many points Of public policy, we an.
not forbear 70 warmly commend his course in this
matter. II shows not only an intelligent apprecia.
hon Of the newspaper literature OF the day rare
among old school politicians, but also maniesis a
real aud lively interest in the instruction Of the
public. II is also most honorable 10 Mr.. Buchanan
that, in retiring rom the highest station, he pro
poses TO himself not life OF Incidence. hut Of Ia.
Dor that il at once appropriate. dgniied and use
ful. We congratulate Mr.. Bonner on his progress
from one distinguished name TO another. up TO this
last acquisition Of that of the President OF tho
United safes. We learn that the honorable
Geo. Bancroft is also preparing some historical
contributions to the columns Of TIE Ledger
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BroGRlrHy or WILLIAM LowSpEs. are
pleased 10 from the Presidents letter IN the New
York fsfge' that our dstingu she'd statesman il
about 90 receive that need Of honorable record 20
which his great deserts entilo him. II has been
matter a. surprise that nothing but the badest ont
line OF Mr.. Lowndes life and career has ever been
supplied 70 the American public while every other
OF our men Of mark, whose reputation has become
national. has received tie literary distinction Of
biography. duly COMMUNICATING their merits. We
are grsufied on perceiying that Mr.. Buchanan i
about 10 supply the commission. he was the com.
peer in Congress Of Mr.. Lowndcs 10 the latter part
OF his public hfe and from his political associations
must have gathered from tradition such materials
relating 20 that lameniei patriots services and
character as have not come within his personal
knowledge. We shall anxioudy expect Mr.. Bn
chanans contribution 10 this part II our biographi.
cal literature.
The appearance Of the biographical sketch Of
M. Lowndes 10 the columns OF the LfytysT consu.
fntes an additional claim 90 that public support
which the enterprisng proprietor has already cs'
fablshed BY procuring the contributions OF such
American statesmen "a will command general at
fenuon BY their experience aud literary attain.
ment besides AID from the pens OF other contribu.
tors IN the province Of tale.writing, poetry and
magazine writing generally.
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The New YoRK LKD6EK.-Mr. Bonner, the enter
prising proprietor Of the Ledger. not content with
enrolling among his contributors such names a
those OF Edward Everett, William Cullen Bryant
John G. SAKE, N. =. Willis, Geo. z. Morris. Rev
Henry Ward Beecher, Mrs. Sgourney and George
ID. Prentice, now announces that he has secured
the services Of no less parsonage than the
President Of the United States, Hon. James Blu
chanan. This distinguished contributor will heir
to write up the biographical department of the
ledger as soon as he Is relieved from the Of
public office and will begin with q sketch of the
Hon. William Iowndes, the distinguished Southern
statesman. II Is stated that Hon. George Bancroft
is also preparing some historical contributions to
the columns Of the Ledger.
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II will be seen by the Official announcement, that
fhe President OF the United States will commencs
q series OF biographical sketches for the Tel5.,r al
room az his public duties win permit a moments
relaxation. The FIRST Of the series win be sketch
al William Lowndes, OF South Carolina one of he
most promising statesmen OF his DAY. the peer ana
equal oi Calhoun. and by some believed TO be his
sIDoti0r. and Who, unfortunately for his country
we cut % m To beginning Of a career OF real
greatness. Tho American people know too little
AZ ipwuies. ard We rejoice therefore that ssch
a1 at n band ul# eueh au excellent medium ere 10
=. n.-.- q dyus AIN justice. The Lejge de.
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from lhe Nex York ,Iourual 81 comm.roa

The New York Ledger is about to commence a
series OF biographical sketches of emnent states
men, and has selected VIM. Lowndes, the distin-
guished South Carolinan and early friend Of Presi-
cent Buchanan, TO whom no bographer has ever
yet done justice, the subject o; the first article.
Thinking that the patriotism of the President
country by holding up before them an example
worthy OF their imitation and knowing that his in
tmacy with Mr. Lowndes and his thorough &C.
quaintance with public affairs at the time pecu.
liary fitted him for the task, the publisher Of the
Led1er yentuged to request him 10 write the
sketch.
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From The Grand Rapia. (xich Enouirer /,

Nr. Robert Bonner, the Prince of newspaper
publishers, has secured the services Of the Presi.
dent to contribute a series Of biographical
sketches TO the columns Of the Ledgcr. We think
Tie movement Of Mr.. Buchanan IL commcndable.
and his contributions cannot fail 70 be highly In.
tcrCsting and instructive. Hon. George Bancroft
!. also preparing some historical contributions Tor
the columns 81 The ledger.
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From the Hartford (Cacn J Pos, /

Mr.. Bonner has secured the services OF our vene-
rable President as contributor to the columns OF
the New York Ledger. MIR. Buchanan is to write
sketch Of William Lowndes, the eminent South
Carolina statesman, as soon as he is relieved from
the pressure Of his public duties. 70 no filter
hands could this tribute TO one OF the most distin
guished OF our countrymen have been committed, Il
having been Mr.. Buchanans privilege to have en-
joyed his personal friendship TO rare degree. lt
is Mr.. Bonners intention to publish in the ledger
a series Of sketches of the most eminent American
statesmen, which l. thus TO be inaugurated by a
sketch from the able and graceful pen Of the Pre-
sident. II will be new feature Of interest added
to paper already teeming with the productions Of
the best minds IL the country. The New York
Ledger is a marvellous outgrowth Of experience
talent energy and tact.
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rFrom Inc Rrooslyn N. ~ Times !

WHAT NEyT.-Nhat Mr. Robert Bonner. OF the
ledger will be up TO next we are unable TO tell.
The last effort he has made has been TO secure the
services Of President Buchanan to write for the
columns Of the Ledger. Mr.. Il. has signifed his
willingness to commence a series of biographical
sketches 10y writing his recoections OF Mr..
Lowndes, Of South Carolina, whom he styles lone
of the greatest, wsest and purest statesmen that
ever adorned our country The ledger will
hencelorth become more ponular than ever.
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From the New Haven Conn J News. I

The LEpoR.-It is marvel in the history of
newspaper literature, but not at all surprising that
the New York Ledger should not only have reach.
ed, but maintained, the proud position il now oc.
a circulation above quarter Of million, Bonner
seems determined 10 keep his beautiful paper fully
up TO the original standard. His latest move has
been TO engage James Buchanan, President OF the
United States, to write for the Ledger. With the
names of Everett, Bryant. SAKE. Morris. English
Beecher, Mrs. Sigourney. Fanny Fern, Arthur.
Bennett, Prentice. Carey, Buchanan and Others az
contributors, what paper could not succeed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16
From the New York Times

President Buchanan is about to join the long ar !.
ray Of the Ledge1's contributors. He promises to
commence work as soon as he "gets leisure =
And then he proposes TO open with biographical
sketch OF William Iowndes of South Carolina
This is not only enterprsing in MIR. Bonner but
graceful and sensible in the venerable President.
We have no doubt his contributions will have de
cided intrinsic interest, and certainly the specta
Gle Of a President OF the United States becoming a
contributor to newspaper is unusual enough to
attract attention.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16
From the Buffalo IN. W Republic. !

James Buchanan President of the United States,
has given notice TO the world that soon as his
official duties are at an end in Washington. he in
tends to devote portion Of his time in writing bio
graphical sketches Of distinguished American citi-
zens for Bonner paper. His letter, in anawer to
from Mr.. B., will appear in the Ledger Of this
date, Oct. =. Bonner, having now enlisted the SER
vices Of the President Of the United States, will find
it easy matter to csptivate the crowned heads of
Europe, the Pope of Rome, Garibaldi. and all the
distinguished men OF the world into desire to see
their names in journal of the most extended cir.
culation on the face OF the earth. The next great
move Of the king of the literary press will be to
engage the Emperor Of the French I, write bio.
numbers OF the Ledger.
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NR BUCHANAN AS An Acknowledgment Bu.
chanan has been engaged by Mr.. Bonner, editor OF
the New York Iedgcr, a. a contributor to that
Journal. The New York Tribune says:-lt shows
not only an intelligent appreciation Of the news
paper literature OF the day. among old school
politicians, but also maniests a real and lively in
terest In the instruction Of the public. II i also
most honorable 20 Mr.. Buchanan that. In retiring
from the highest station, he proposes 20 himself
not life II Incidence but Of labor. that Is at once
appropriate digniled aud useful
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FROM the Columbus fohiol Fact ]

ANOrHsR ATTRACTION ~ THE LEnGER.-We see
~ an advance copy Of the New York Ledger that
Bonner, in bis untring efforts 10 add to the atrac
tons q his paper, has engaged President Buchan.
an ~ commence q series OF biographical sketches
with life Of William Lowndes, OF South Carolina.
such enterprise deserves and will receive success.
AL The other usual attractions will be maintained
In connection with this.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16
from the Providence (g. u Post. !

LITERARY ATTRACTION The IlIustrious Bon
per.n adopting the language of Napoleon-"No
thing yet i done-much remains 10 do"-has added
the name of Mr.. Buchanan, the President, to his
list of contributors The table Of contents for the
number to be issued to-day is most attractive
one embracing as it does the names OF many of
the leading male and female authors of the coun-
try,
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BIOGRAPHY or Mr.. LowSpss.- There is no states
man whose memory so justly demands preserya-
ton nj the hands OF the American people that has
been so sadly neglected The place he occupies in
our thoughts and anrtons seem TO be despite our
Indifference.
We are rejoiced TO know that Justice will be done
this great and good man. AT the hands of one who
has heart willing, and pen able TO put him in a
proper Night.
Mr.. Buchanan win not conine himself to the life
Of Mr. Lowndes, but viii, as soon as his engage
ments admit, favor us with other sketches Of his
able pen He has selected the New York Ledger,
with IT, large circulation, as the medium.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16
from the Trenton N. IS American

THE New YORK LEDGER.-The copy before US
displays a continued Improvement in the mechaui.
cal department of this widespread Journal and it
is not surpassed by any other published in this or
any country for the variety of its contributions
and the ability of it, contributors. Besides the
distinguished names already connected with the
Ledger, we find that the venerable President OF
the United States will shortly honor ia columns b.
furnishing sketch Of the lie of WIN Lowndes.
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THK NKw YORK LEDGER.-Robert Bonner. OF the
New York ledger, l. bound never to be behind the
times in the matter Of keeping his paper before the
public. His last great feat u engaging James Bu-
chanan a. a contributor to his universally read pa
per. The President i under engagement to write
. series Of papers, commencing with sketch OF
the life Of William Lowndes, Of South Carolina.
The next number Of the ledger contains communi-
cations from President Buchanan. Edward Everett,
Nm. Cullen Bryant. Henry Ward Beecher, N. T..
Willis George i. Morris, John G. SAKE, George d..
Prentice, Thomas Dunn English, Emmerson Ben
nett, I. :. Arthur, Mrs. Sigourney, Fanny Fern,
Alice Cary and Others.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16
From the Albany "a. - Times.

PRESIDENT BUCHANAN FOR THE LEpGKR. The
New York Ledger designs introducing biogra.
phical department, and giving in every number
the life OF some great man prepared expressly for
its columns. President Buchanan contributes the
first in the life Of the distinguished South Carolnan
William Lowndes, the appearance Of which will be
tercstng and valuable, and give the Ledger al in
creased character.
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from the Alexandria IVA J Gazette !

Referring TO Mr.. Buch anan's agreement to write
for the Ledger the New York Tribune says;-"it
shows not only an intelligent appreciation Of the
newspaper literature of the day. rare among old
school politicians but also manlfests real and
lively interest in the instruction of the public. 1t
il also most honorable to Mr.. Buchanan tn at, in
retiring from the highest station, he proposes to
himself not life of Incidence but Of labor that IS
at once appropriate, digniied and useful"
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NEW YORK HERALD, TUESDAY,

serves still greater success. not only for ts enter.
prise but for its patriotism. An additional feature
N the next number will be contribution from the
pen of Hon. George Bancroft. the historian The
present number has original contributions from
President Buchan an, Edward Everett VIM. Cullen
Bryant, Henry Ward Beeceer. N. p. Willis, George
p. Morris, John q. SAKE, George ID. Prentice
Thomas Dunn English, Emerson Bennett, 4. S. Ar.
thur. Mrs. sigourney, Fanny Fern and Alice Cary
an array Of great names.
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From the Baltimore ma SUM-

Tux NEw YoRK LEpoER.-An advance copy OF
This popular weekly journal, dated October 20, APP
prises us that the enterprsing publisher IL about TO
introduce new feature in the paper, consisting OF
biographical records Of the most eminent and dis.
tinguished men Of the United States. The first Of
these papers will be from the cultivated pen OF his
ENcellency James Buchanan, President Of the
United States, and the subject Of the memoir VIM.
Iowndes, the eminent statesman Of South Carolina,
with whom Mr.. Buchanan, when young man,
formed iclose intimacy upon entering Congress.
such publications will, OF course, greatly increase
the atuaotyencss and substantial value OF the
Ledger.
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grom The Taun,ou fAhs) Gazette !

NEw YORK LEDGER Mr.. Bonner has added the
President OF The United States to his list Of contr
butors. Mr.. Buchanan's letter promising to write
for the Led9er, after the fourth OF March next, a
sketch OF the life OF William Lovndes appears in
that paper for the 10th OF October issued this day
a. advertisot in or columns, with contents from
the pens OF Everett Bryant. Beeoher, Willis, Nor
ris SAKE Prentice. T. ID. English. and others. We
are very much obliged for the /" advance copy
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From the Tren,oo. N. J American. !

THE New YORK LEDoER.-The copy before Us
displays a continued Improvement in the mechani
cal department of this widespread journal. and it
is not surpassed by any other published in this or
any country for the variety Of its contributions and
the ability of its contributors. Besides the distin
guished names already connected with the Ledger,
we find that the venerable President of the United
States will shortly honor its columns by furnishing
a sketch of the life OF VIM Lowndes.
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BoNNM-ENrKRPRisK AND THE IED0RR.-Mr. Bon
ner announces that Mr.. Buchanan Is 10 commence
series of biographies with sketch Of the life Of
Mr.. Lowndes Of Soul Carolina. However widely
we may have differed from President Buchanan on
many points of public policy we cannot forbear TO
commend his course In this matter. II shows not
only an intelligent appreciation of the newspaper
literature Of the day. but also manifests a real and
lively interest in the instruc ton Of the public.
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Mr. Buchanan Is TO commence shortly afer the
9Th Of March series Of biographies with a sketch
of the life of William Lowndes, OF South Carolina,
one Of the most promising statesmen of his day,
the peer and equal Of Calhoun, and by some be.
lieved to be his superior, and who, unfortunately
for his country was cut Off in the beginning OF a
career Of real greatness. The American people
know too little Of Lowndes. and we rejoice there.
fore that such on able hand and such an excellent
medium arc 70 he the means Of doing him justice
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From the Norwich Conn Courier.

The following letter from the President has boon
published, by which il appears that Mr. Buchansn
has consented TO prepare for the New York Ledger
q biographical sketch of the distinguished South
Carolina stateman, Mr.. Lowndes. The article vii
be looked for and read with great interest. Hoa.
George Bancroft has also agreed 10 furnish an art
Gle descriptive OF the battle of Lake Erie. The
Ledge, for the coming year will be far superior 70
any OF its predecessors.
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From the Richmond IVA Euouirer. i

THE New YORK LED0ER.-It will be seen by an
advertisement in another column that Mr.. Buchan.
an has consented to contribute for the New York
Ledger. Ii IL said that he will write an essay on
the life and character of Mr. Lowndes Of South Ca
rolina, one of the most profound statesmen Of his
day and generation.
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from the Wilmington m. c) Herald

TIKI NEW YORK LEDGER.- Robert Bonner, the
editor and proprietor Of the New York Ledger, Is
certainly a man Of remarkable enterprise. His
paper has become one Of the . peculiar instita
lions, and is contributed 10 by the best talent Of
the country. Among the distinguished persons
who write for the Ledger are Edward Everett.
Bryant Beecher, Willis, Norris Prentice, SAKE.
Mrs. sigourney, and many others. but even this
array OF talent did not satisfy the indefstigable
Bonner In order TO give the greatest eotat TO the
Ledger President Buchanan will. before long, give
an article from his pen in the shape of bic
graphical sketch OF the celebrated William
Lowndes, of South Carolina.
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this early hour. in advance Of many OF our contem-
poraries, even at a loss OF considerable time, in
order that the numerous readers of the Times.
most, if not all OF whom are. of course readers Of
the Ledger may not be behind hand in obtaining
his or her copy OF this favorite paper, next Mon
day, when the Ledger, containing President Blu.
chanans letter to mir. Bonner. will be ready.
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Mr.. Buchanan's articles for the Lcdge. will refer
TO the character Of Lowndes, OF South Carolina
forty. Eve years since. They will undoubtedly be
Of great interest.
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From the Cleveland fo) Leader !

Bonner is getting up series of biographical
sketches and President Buchanan is TO write the
first, of William Lowndes. of South Carolina. Now
LET Bonner secure the Prince of Wales and Carl
baldi, and then rest on his laures.
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Bonner, of the New York Ledger is untiring in
his efforts to furnish his readers with the produc-
tons Of the largest number of the first literary
writers of the country, and if to be salts
fed is constantly adding to his already extended
list of contributors. AS will be seen by his adver-
tscment in another column, James Buchanan,
President OF the United States, is 10 be contribu
tor
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from me Cincinnati (o) Gazette.

Mr. Bonner caps the climax Of his achievement
by announcing the President OF the United states az
a contributor to the Ledger. Who else would ever
have thought Of engaging the chief magistrate o.
the nation az a contributor TO periodicar But to
Bonner there is "no such word "a fail" and II
would not astonish US to see him introduce Queen
Victoria or Louis Napoleon TO his readers next
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Occasional = speaking OF Mr.. Buchanan's ap-
pearance in the columns of the New iork Ledger,
says that the President has repeatedly intmated
his determination 10 write memoir of his own
time, after he retires to private life. II is not his
intention TO print it during his lifetime. lie is a
man of singular order, and has preserved vast
mass of Mss, which. if he should put into shape
for publication, would, no doubt be a rare bonnie
bOncde for the politician and the general reader.
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From the Alexandria IVA , sentlne, !

BIoGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF WILLIAM LowHDss
BY PRESIDENT BUCHANAs.-We have received an
advance copy Of the New York Ledger, for October
20, from which it appears that tribute to the
memory Of one Of the most distinguished Of our de-
parted statesmen is about to be offered by the one
most eminent among the living.