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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16
(From the Rcadipg pa J Times. |

New YoRK LEDGBR.-We call the attention of
our readers to the extraordinary announcement of
Bonner of the New York ledger, in another
column. They will there find that he has added
the President of the United States to his list of
contributors. Wonders never cease with Bonner
and the Ledger, and the day is at hand when that
paper will circulate half million of copies.
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LITERATURE.

VNHE PRESIDENT As AN AUTHORIZES IN
l. gagcment 10 write for the Ledger universally
appauded. Hear the voices. Praise from al par
mes. See what the papers say.
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From the Auburn IN. w Advertiser !

EVERY BoDY WRITES FOR THE LFDsRR.-Presi-
dent James Buchanan has consented to write for
the Ledger, after the 4th Of March next. He will
contribute a series Of biographical sketches com
mencing with that Of William Lowndes. They will
prove exceedingly interesting and instructive.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16
IRON the Pennsylvania (Phiiadelphia) Gazette

THK NRw YORK LEDGER The career, or rather
the flight of this journal is OF the most remark
able cases OF success ever known. CONSEQUENT on
that enterprise. energy and perseverance 80 cha
racteristic OF the Yankee race. Mr.. Bonners pa
per has finally reached rs high grade in excel
lence as In variety OF matter.
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From the Proyidencc lR.I.N Journal |

Certainly no other publisher has succeeded in
bringing together such an array Of great names in
literature as have illustrated the columns OF the
Ledger.
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NEW YORK LEDGER.-Bonner l. a unmp-he may
be called the Napoleon Of the literary press Of the
country. Nothing escapes his far reaching obser.
Walton; and, believing that biographical depart
ment IN the IsdgeT would be useful aud entertain.
ing, as well a. profitable he NJ once set his wits TO
work 70 start the scheme IN The most attractive
manner. And Ne has succeeded. NJ Buchanan,
the IRE lilCLt OF tic United States has consented
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16

We see that Mr.. Bonner has secured from the
President OF the United States promise to furnish
for the Ledqer a sketch OF the life OF William
Lowndes the distinguished South Carollnian as the
first of series of biographies Of eminent states
men. Mr.. Bonner is ever on the alert to add new
features OF interest TO his extensively read jour
nal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16
fFrom the TROY IN. W budget /

A long list Of the most talented men of the age
are contributing to this weeks Ledger, which is o
sufficient inducement for every man, woman and
child that can read to purchase a copy of the
Ledger as it is a complete library within ITSELF.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16
from the Charleston, g. C !, Courlerd

Bonner, the invncible, indefatgable and Gin
everything else looking upward and onward, has
made an engagement with the President for some
personal sketches and "reminiscences Of early con-
tempOrares.
This series will begin with distinguished Ca.
roiinan, William Lowndes, q statesman who died
too soon for the country, and one whose singular
good fortune il is to receive the conserving tribute
of all who knew him, not excepting Col. Thomas
ii. Benton, who exhibited little love regard for
other Carolinfans.
We invite attention to an announcement Of this
new and mertorious feature in the Ledger.
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DISTINGUISHED CoSrRrBuroRs.-The enterprising
Bonner OF the New York ledger, has added TO
Hon. George Bancroft. The former is to furnish
a biographical sketch OF William Lowndes. the
eminent South Carolina statesman, and the latter
an article descriptive ofthe battle OF Lake Eric.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16
rFrnm the utia. N " Telegraph

Bonner. the great the indefatigable every one
thought went rs far Bonner or any other man
could when he secured the services OF Edward
Everett for the ledger: but he has fairly eclipsed
himself by engaging James Buchanan A. a regular
contributor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16
rrrom the Esstou ia Exprc~ !

The NKw YORK LxDGER.-Bonner, OF the New
York Ledger, announces that President Buchanan
will shortly become o contributor TO his paper
Mr. Buchanan is 10 furnish original sketch Of the
life OF Mr. Lowndes of South Carolina. one of the
intellectual giants Of the last generation. The
sketch will be furnished some time in the early
part of 1861
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16
From the Washington (D. CO. Intelliscncer

AMERICAN BIoaRAPHY.-The New York Ledger.
apprses us that the enterprising publisher is about
of biographical records Of the most eminent and
distinguished men of the United States. The first
OF these papers win be from the pen Of President
Buchanan, and the subject Of the memoir Wi liam
Lowndes, the eminent statesman Of South Carolina,
with whom Mr.. Buchanan, when a young man,
served IN Congress. "Ion' write, 10 the Son.
"The sketch of the life and character of Lowndes
which President Buchanan has promised for the
New York Ledger, will be only the first Of series
Of contributions which he proposes to offer 10 his
torical literature In his retirement, through the
periodical press other channels. II is known
that he intends to devote his leisure, after the close
Of his official term, to the preparation of memoirs
of the public men and events with which he has
been connected during the last forty years.
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From the Newark IN. y y Evening Journal
The LEpcER presents a combination Of distin.
guished literary talent. VIC venture 70 say, never
equalled in any single newspaper In this country or
elsewhere. The Ledger ID doing good service as q
popular educator.
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abilities and tastes and his personal acquaintance
with Mr. i.owndes will hardly, fail TO ndite arti
Gle worthy Of his subject. Truly, Bonner's genius
is inc XII austible
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16

From the Lowell MARS Journal and Courier1
Mr.. Bonner has added the names of some Of the
most distinguished writers TO his list of contributors
among whom is President Buchanan.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16
From the Columbus foh.o) Bulletin.

PRESIDENT BUCH ANAH AS AN AUrHoR.-lt will be
seen that the New York Ledger, issued o-day cen
tains letter from James Buchanan to Mr.. Bonner.
The list of contributors to this popular journal
already embraces the best talent in America; and
the addition of the name Of the President of the
United States, If il does not create sensation, 1t
will create curiosity TO see the Ledger.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16
From the New York News. |

Whatever may be our opinion of Mr.. Buchan
ans political acts we know that as private gen
tleman and profound thinker. he is entitled to the
esteem Of every one Of his countrymen. And he
will receive il. The opportunities he possessed for
writing "reminiscences Of Lowndes were OF no ordi
nary Kind, and there is nothing more certain than
that the distinguished biographist will acquit him
self with credit.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16
Prom the 81. Louis Bulletin ]

BONNER AND Hrs Morro.-The motto OF the
famous and unapproachable Bonner. of the ubiqui.
tous New York LEDGE, and which he shares about
evenly with the great Empire State, the field Of his
daring exploits, is the well known Latin Excel.
sior" But II any one, after reading his advertise.
ment in another column, will inform Ms how II Is
possible for him to soar any higher In quest OF
literary talent, we will immortalze him as the Co
lumbus OF his discovery. Not content with putting
under contribution the leading literary, political
and scientific magnates Of the land he has now in
duced the President himself 10 enroll among the
bright galaxy OF his gifted contributors.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16
From the Lynchburg (va vlre

THE New YORK LEDoER This journal is one Of
the most remarkable instances, perhaps the most
remarkable of newspaper success, on record.
From comparatively small beginning it has
grown to mammoth concern. Ii secures the
best literary talent of the country, and pays
enormous sums therefor. II will be remembered
that Bonner gave Mr.. Everett $40 900 for his fifty
two articles called "Mount Vernon Papers, the
whole of which Mr.. Everett contributed TO the
purchase Of the home of the man whom, in his
ardent and unbounded patriotism, he nearly
resembles. Bonner is about to add new feature
the publication of series of sketches OF the most
eminent statesmen Of America, beginning with the
lamented, and too early lost, Lowndes of South
Carolina to be traced by James Buchanan, who
was personal friend OF Lowndes.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16

The New York ledger Il about to commence a
series Of biographical sketches OF eminent states.
men. and has selected William 10 wndes. the dis.
tinguished South Carolinian and early friend Of
President Buchanan to whom no biographer has
ever yet done justice. as the subject OF the first
article Thinking that the patriotism Of the rresi.
dent would lead him Ito serve the young men Of
worthy OF their imitation and kno wing that his
intimacy with Mr.. Lowndes and his thorough &C.
quaintance with public affairs at the time, pccu-
iary fitted him for the task the publisher OF the
Ledger yenturcd TO request him TO write the sketch
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16
From the Bcston (MAss } Courier

President Buchanan is hereafter TO be numbered
among the contributors TO the New York Ledger.
We shall expect next that Louis Napoleon has
been engaged as the French correspondent Of the
same journal. This weeks number of the Ledger
contains contributions from President Buchanan.
Edward Everett VIM. c. Bryant, n. +. Willis, John
G.. SAKE, George Z. Morris. Henry Ward Beccher,
Mrs. L. III. Sigeurney, Fanny Fern and others.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16

TIE NEW foRk LEpGKR.-lt viii seen by refe.
renee to an advertisement which appears ia TO.
days paper. that the indefstigablc Bonner has
effected an arrangement with President Buchanan
by which the latter is 10 contribute series OF ar.
tcles TO that most celebrated sheet. We shall ex-
pect soon 20 sec Queen Victoria and most OF the
" crowned heads ! 81 Europe advertised as regu.
lar contributors = 10 the Isdge7.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16
[From the PhlIaaelphla lPa pcnpsyIyanlan

TIE NEW YORK LEpGRR In this number we find
a communica ion from President Buchanan in reply
TO the solicitation OF Mr. Bonner to furnish sketch
OF the life of the late William Lo wndes, eminent
politician of South Carolina.
The Ledger maintains its foremost position In the
ranks OF the literary newspapers or rather 1t con-
tnues its onward progress at a constantly accele.
rated speed, and never ceases in its efforts to Sc
the most prominent talent for contributions to
its columns Hence its success This number has
articles by Edward Everett, William Cullen Bryant,
Henry Ward Beecher and host Of other celebrated
writers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16

Mr.. Bonner has done m ore to stimulate the taste
Of the reading world. and more TO elevate the
character Of the miscellaneous weekly press, than
any other man in the country.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16

THr NEW YoRE LgpsER.-fresident Buchanan
promises, ct an early day, sketch OF ne hfe OF
William Lowndes. OF South Carolina. We shall
look for this contribution with much interest DIT.
Boungr shows q highly Commendable aud praise
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16
From the pit.sburs pa } True Press. !

Mr.. Bonner announces in our advertising columns
to-day that to the "long list Of scholars and states
men already numbered among the contributors
10 the New York ledger, the name of James Blu
chanan, the illustrious President of the United
States. is added Mr.. Buchanan is to commence
a series Of biographies with q sketch Of the life Of
Mr.. Lowndes, Of South Carolina. However widely
we may have differed from President Buchanan q
many points ofpublic policy, we cannot forbear to
warmly commend his course in this matter. II
shows not only an intelligent appreciation of the
newspaper literature Of the day, rare among old
school politicians, but also manifests real lively
interest in the instruction Of the public. 1t ia also
most honorable to Mr.. Buchanan that, in retiring
from the highest station, he proposes to himself aot
life of incidence, but of labor that is at once up
proprlate, dignifed and useful.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16

IHk NEW YORK IkfSKH-AN ILL STRf0rs CON
TRIBuToR.-Presdent Buchanan is about TO join
the long array OF its contributors. lie proposes
20 open with a biographical sketch Of William
Lowndes, of South Carolina. This IL not only en-.
tcrprising in Mr.. Bonner, but graceful and sensible
In the venerable President. We have no doubt
his contributions viii have decided intrinsic In.
terest.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16
From the Providence (R. u Press.l

IFrom tne Provldenc0 lK fressI
There seems to be no official station SO high, no
intellect colossal, literary reputation SO ex-
tended that ts prestige is not liable to impress
ment into the service of the Ledger. Not c0nte0t
with almost every great name that Is Identifying the
literature of America, but determined at length TO
have royal victim, Mr.. Bonner has consummated
his victories by the annexipg the chief magistrate
of this republic to his unexampled staff OF writer's.
MIR. Buchanan will henceiorth weekly lay aside the
cares OF State to pay homage TO literature and the
LEDGER, and amuse and instruct the nation which
he rules, through medium in which it is wont 10
find the great thoughts OF its great men. he is 70
commence a series OF biographies with sketch Of
the life Of Mr. Lowndes Of South Carolina, in this
weeks number.
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OCTOBER l6, lS6O.-TRIPLK SHEET.
from the Memphis Tenn Enquirer

worthy zeal in continually adding to the value and
variety OF his journal.
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w IKDaER.-The startling announcement will be
found in our advertising columns that President
Buchanan writes for the Lsdger. We suppose the
Prince Of Wales will furnish English corrcspon-
dence regularly on his return to his island Kingdom.
ltrt u bonner
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to write for the New York Ledger" So. then.
the numerous readers of the Ledger will have an
additional cause to pour in their subscriptions; for
there is no doubt that Bonner will stop at no ex-
pense to engage the talents OF the most eaninens
minds IN the country.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16
Prom the wilminstou N. c } Herald. |

THE NEw YoRK LEpaxR. 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 institu.
TONS and il contributed 10 by the best talent of
the country. Among the distinguished persons
who write for the ledger are Edward Everett,
Bryant. Beecher. Willis, Morris. Prentice. SAKE,
Mrs. Sigouney and many others; but even this
array Of talent did not satisfy the ndefatigabe
Bonner In order 10 give the greatest tcldt 20 the
Ledger he has induced President Buchanan 20 give
phical sketch Of the celebrated William Lowndes,
OF South Carolina.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16
From the Ncwburyport mass J Herald

BUCHANAN AND THE PREss.-Mr. Buchanan has
engaged TO write article for the New York
Ledger, which numbers among its correspondents
many Of the best writers male and female-in the
country.
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From The Atlanta Daily rn,eIlisenoer. |

An ESTnrEsHo EpnToR.-Bonner, the Ledger
man, has secured the promise Of President Bu.
chanan, that he will, as soon as convenient,
contribute biographical article for the Ledger.
We publish the correspondence In another CO
lumn; II will be read with interest. Bonner IL one
Of the most enerprising OF living publishers, and
he makes the Ledger the most interesting and Va.
liable family paper In the United States He spares
neither labor nor expense TO procure good matter
for his readers, and he should haye-as he has-a
most liberal circulation.
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ANOTHER FEAT By BoNNER.-This weeks Ifdge7
contains an announcement that President Buchanan
has been secured M one Of its contributors. Mr..
Bonner having decided to establish biographical
department, applied 70 The President Tor life OF
VIM. Lowndcs and Mr.. Buchanan has responded
that be would furnish the article-before the 4th
of March II possible.
Hon. George Bancroft Is soon TO contribute a
historical sketch Of the battle Of Lake Erie. The
Iedqey. OF this week has contributors from Ed.
ward Everett, VIM. Cullen Bryant, Henry Ward
Beecher, N. r. Willis, George p. Morris, John q.
SAKE, Geo. d. Prentice, Thomas Dunn English,
Emerson Bennett, 7. q. Arthur, Mrs. Sgourney
Fanny Fern, Alice Cary and Others.
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From the LynchburK ave } RepubLlcan |

TFfom the LynchburE IVA KepubIican
The American people know too little Of Lowndes
and we rejoice therefore that such an able hand
and such an excellent medium are TO be the means
Of doing him Justice.
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Irrom the EAston CPA } Times

Just % the present number Of the Tines had
gone 70 press We received an advertisement,
which can be found In another column, from Mr..
Bonner, announcing that Ito the long lit Of scho.
lars and statesmen already numbered among the
contributors to the Ledger, the name Of James Bu.
chanan, the ilustrious President Of the United
States. il now added The President will furnish
an original sketch Of the life of Mr.. Lowndes, of
South Carolina one Of the intellectual giants OF the
last generation.
Hon. George Bancroft, the great historian OF the
United States will also shortly furnish an original
article for the Icrigc descriptive Of the battle Of
lake Erie. Mr.. Bancroft : the thiri ex-Minis,er
10 England now numbered among the writer's for
the fedQa'.
w tLoGnfy make tle above announcements az
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From the Bangor (xe J Times

Bonner means to have all the big bugs in the
country enlisted ia his literary corps. Who won
ders at the success OF the Ledger?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16
From the Nashville Glenn Patriot. !

THE NKw YORK LED0HR-We are indebted to the
proprietor Of the Ledger for copy of that paper
FOR October 20, issued in advance. The circulation
of the Ledger continues to increase, and Mr. Bon
ner does all that an enterprising, sagscious pub
Usher do TO make II worthy OF ts great success
In no respect has he failed. As literary journal
Of the highest excellence, the Ledger is without
rival,
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in his desire 20 make q shining mark upon the his.
torical pages Of the world in which he has already
succeeded 10 a greater extent than the publisher
OF any other literary publication extant has con-
ceycd the idea ofnserting in his Ledger the literary
S0duciions Of most Of our great men, In the shape
OF rcminiscenpes from them about their contem-
poraries in the field Of politics and statesmanship-
thus forming biographical department which
kanan, the present incumbent OF the Presidential
chair, is TO lead of in this brilliant galaxy by fur
nshng an original sketch Of the life Of Mr. Lowndes,
Of south Carolina, of the intellectual giants Of
the last generation.
Think Of the towering inieects OF the great
statesmen Of our country, being brought 70 yield
their quota Of intellectual treasure TO the literature
Of the age.
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from the Philadelphia penn Inquirer

BUCHANAN, THE BIOGRAPHkR,-In another COT
umn will be found two letters. which We have eN-
tracted from the New York Ledger, published sa-
turday. but dated Oct. 90 1850. Mr.. Bonner, the
editor Of the popular sheet in question istertanly
gentleman OF great enterprise, asd had he not in
various ways demonstrated this beyond all doubt.
itself would remove all speculation upon the subject
Mr.. Bonner never allows anything which he takes
hold Of to grow stale upon his hands. one attrac-
ton of novel and startling chara cter succeeds an
other, before we have recovered from the astonish
ment with which the first has stricken US. Thus
some time ago, we found the editors Of the three
great New York dailies twanging the Tyre in the
columns Of the Lcdgey'
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From the Toronto fCanada) Leader

The New YoRK LEDGER Its list Of contributors
comprises the ablest writer's in the States. Of all
kinds, from grave to gay, from lively to severe
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JAMES BUCHANAN WHITES ron IT.-The advertise
ment of a coming number of the New York Ledger
will be found in another column, more talented
and accomplished list of authors were never be
fore combined upon a single journal. new ad-
diton TO the ranks Of Ledger writers has been Sc
cured by Mr.. Bonner, in the person OF President
Buchanan, whose articles will be forthcoming be.
fore March 4, next.
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Again, Mr. Everett 10 furtherance of the pur-
chase of Mount Vernon was induced to become q
regular contributor to the Lc8ger, and the enter
prise and lberality Of the editor divided public ap
probation with the patriotism Of the scholar and
statesman. But the last performance Of Dir. Bon.
ner has eclipsed even his own previous achieve
ments. He has now determined to secure the ser.
vices OF the person occupying the highest official
position in the country; il is unnecessary TO add
that we refer to our esteemed Chief Magistrate.
Mr.. Buchanan has consented TO write a
sketch of the life Of the late William Lowndes, OF
South Carolina. Mr.. Lowndes, TO whose great
public and private merit due justice has not been
done by his surviving counuymen, az Mr.. Buchanan
very justly observes, il TO be rescued from Tin.
merted oblivion by the pen Of the President,
Mr.. Lowndes WAS one Of the greatest and purest
men who have ever guided with their councils pub.
lie affairs in this country. In addition 10 his great
intellectual ability and his answering integrity,
no warmer heart ever beat in human bosom than
in that OF Mr.. Lowndes. Every person who was
brought near him loved him, and the affection
which he thus attracted 10 himself he amply re-
turned. A more unselfsh man never existed. and
he was as brave as he was pure.
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From the Indianapolis (Ind Journal.
THE NEw YoRx LEpeR STILL AHEAD.-Thc list
Of contributors whose articles are actually printed
in the Ledger, surpasses anything we ever saw on
this continent In the way Of combining the largest
amount and the greatest variety OF talent.