Daily national Republican., 1863-03-09
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LES MIsERABLEs. By vIcroR Huao Trans
lated from the original French BY CHARLEs T..
wILBoUR. In ave volumes. Vol l., FAHTIEE.
New York; Carleton, publishers.
This is a very neat, eleanly printed, and hand
some I2mo. cloth bound volume Of FANTINE, suit
able for the parlOr table, or the library. II would
be idle, At this late day, to enter upon criticism
Of this charming production Of Victor Hugo. The
world has passed upon 1t favorably. While It is
food for the philosopher and deep thinker It s also
thrillingly interes ing to the million who admire
sensation, especially II It IL well written like FAN
TISr. AoOntemporary says that the many readers
whose eyes have gathered tears at the portrait Of
the Good Bishop In Victor Hugo's " Les Mlscra-
bleS," will be Interested to know that the artist
drew his picture not from fancy but from life.
In 1915" as the story begins, m. Charles Fran
co.'s Bisnvsnu Myriel was Bishop Of D.. He
was man Of Seventy-HVe, and had occupied the
BishopTio OF D since 1906"
We learn that the real bishop, whose good deeds
are almost literally narrated by the novelist was
Charles Francis Melchlor Bienveuu Miollis, Bishop
Of Digusp who was born in 1883, and died in ls4S.
These figures do not exactly correspond with Vic
tor Hugo'S, the Bishops birth having been moved
backward thirteen years. and his life shortened by
eight years, simply to suit the story. The good
man lives anew in the world after his death, and
being dead, yet SpsAksth."
This edition Of " Fantine oan be found At Philip
solOmonI, IA PSnnSylvAniA avenue.
THE SoNsPIRAcY UNVEILED. THE SOUTH
aAckIFlcEDj On, THE HORRORS OF sECEs-
SION: by he Rey; JANIS W. HgHEIeuTI, Edi-
iSt Of the tfedsIiek1eurE va chriiiiGn Banner.
PhtladelphiA;J. b. Lippfneott Co. 1883.
This 10 . neatly printed, handsomely bound
Volumn Of - pages. The author was born in
aouth Carolina. He was educated clergyman,
ana at the time the rebellion broke out he resided
N FrodsRiokAburg, and edited the CtrfaiaH Ban
nsT."' He made early warfare upon the secession
mtl, and, at last, was driven from his home and
family, and sought shelter within our lines His
book Il olsYerly written narrative OF his expert
snoS with, and knowledge Of the oonspIrators
against the Government. The reader will learn
much Of the agencies, influences, IntriEues &C
used by the Sroh-traitors to precipitate upon the
country tho present rebellion. Mr.. Hunnieutt has
produced one Of the many interesting books that
will naturally grow out Of the rebellion, and all Of
which must necessarily contribute to make up,
finally, Its grand history.
THE STORY OF THE GUARD: A CHRONICLE
0F IHE WAR By JESSIE BENTON Fremont,
Boston, Tieknor Fields. 1859.
Upon taking up this little volume and opening
II, one iS strongly tempted to compliment its typo
ErHphy and binding, both are so exquisitely fine.
EI.N
the printing and binding were done at the Uniyer.
sity establishment, Cambridge. The book ia in.
tended TO be history of the famous "ZaRonyi
Guard" or "Fremont'S Body Guard - in the West.
Mrs Fremont says when she wrote the book IL WAS
her wish and hope to obtain, through 1t, some Inn
mediate assistance for the families upon whom the
winter (of 1851 and 1892 was coming, without their
usual support. Its publication, however, was de-
layed about one year. In letter to Mr. Ffelds,
MfS F. says: 81 believe that those truly Soldierly
young men (the guard worthy Of a place in ehron.
ieles fknghtly deeds, were epresented, slRht
ed and finally inSulted out Of the service because
ofthe name they bore" So she determined to give
the book to the world, the flnd accruing from IT,
Gale, TO 90 10 the benefit OF the families Of tbs
guard. II IL a well written "hreside story ~ main.
ly compiled from facts and incidents drawn from
hs ofeiAl orders and official and uno
Of Gen. Fremont, and others, officers belonging to
the stan OF the general hence ID not book of &c.
ton, but IL really reliable and interesting chapter
IN the history OF the rebellion. 1t 10 admirably
well prepared, the accomplished authoress having
thrown around 1t the charm Of romance. Itis for
sale at Fhilp solOmons'.
HINTS TO COMPANY OFFICERS ON THEIR
MILITARY DUTIES BY Capt. C. O AsnREws
lsmo. PIP o. b. Van Nostrand
This little book, for which we are indebted 10
Hudson Taylor, was written by Capt. Andrew,
while prisoner Of war in Georgia When the re-
bellion broke out he was practising law In Mime.
sofa, hence has acquired what little military knoVl
edge he has since that time. His book Ia A state
ment Of what every officer In every companv "A
the army ought to know, and probably do know
hWould be a valuable pocket companion to new
beginners, but an officer who knows his duty apc
performs IT, does not need II.
AURORA FLOYD, A DOMESTIC sroRY. From
Temple Bar ~ by Miss M, L. BRADDoN Phila
ueIphlA T. b. Peterson Brothers
Among the numerous novels of recent birth. non,
oi Its class hAs taken higher rank in the l,ter.,,
world than this last from the versatile brain n
Miss BFaddon' It partakss of originality. the in
terest Is kept up, and the whole of her grscsf,,
production Is intensely fascinating.
MlsCELLANIEs, ny JANEsB EyERuApT III
Chester. EDWARD ;. JAMES. l66l "''
This 10 small volume Of $40 pages. well rr,r,.,
on hne paper and neatly bound In cloth. II ,,,,,
IIinS essays Addrs ssss and personal remin,sceDoa
Of the author. The articles are short, varied an,
based chiefly upon facts. The author has trsysIe
over Europe, and this book Is the result Of whs,
saw and heard, His descriptive powers are VooL
aS shown BY his pen and ink pictures Of men AN
things. Hudson Taylor has the work,
SOMEBODY'S LUGGAGE. By CHARLEs Dr., rry
philadelphia; 7. B. Peterson Brother.
This is one of those peculiar stories Of the greg
English author wherein he graphically illustrate
the character, habitS, customs, and language {
PATheulaT classes In this story he gives the rea,
sF an insight Of the sayings and doings of that
msrouas important, and funny class Of people /
England known As POrtors and walters. Thei
very business siyss them opportunities to see man
tAlAgp that the outside world know nothing about
sRd % hess many important secrets, Somstins