Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-14
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Books and Periodicals.
Tue Second Year Of the War By Edward A. Pol
lard. Author Of Black Diamonds etc. "Darats
sI vOSEsF rs5Ns ssetnldis suvar." Baeid. Richmond.
wess and Johus.on, las Main street.
Il has been the habit OF M. PollArds defamers who
are not more numerous than the sycophants Of the Ad
muistra.iOn, TO represent bis first volume 4 mere
catchpenuy publication. If this we're go, the literary
taste and seumen Of Great Britain must be far beneath
the standard of the Confederate Departments for The
First Year Of the War" has been reprinted in England
and eOmplmented by the FIRST English scholars. The
book aimed only to be running narrative and bore in
some parts the impress Of hAsty composition; but with
all it, faults, discovered candOur and bOldness of
though. which commended il 10 all who prefer truh to
aIttery The same independence Of thought character
zes tho present volume which brings up the history Of
the oar 10 the Spring Of 1863 and closes with rapid
summary Of events from that period TO the battle Of
Gettysburg and the retreat of Lee from Maryland
Nothing spared which could in any way contribute to
the correct presentation Of the facts on both sdes tho
loies the vces the impocies of the COnfederates
laid bare as freely and fully those Of the Yankees
More reflection and more elaboration and finish of style
are observable in this than in the preceding volume
and whatever opinion be formed Of the authors con-
eusOns few will be found TO deny that be has given US
vigorous and attractive narrative of of the most
important events that have occurred in the history Of
mankind.
harius Part III Of Les Aserables. BY Victor Hugo.
Richmond West & Johnston, l45 Main street.
This book has been lying err table for weeks
past and ought long ago to have been noticed is full
,rV al In
the opening chapters lie tells Us, for example, that
the atmosphere of Paris is good for the SOUL and that
the gaiR Of Paris that incarnation Of all vlAny is "a
child of God" Alter this blAsphemOus puff of his par
teular ends the author plunge' JIM the story, and
treats the exquisite analysis Of the effects Of
love in the soul Of young that ever written.
The plot chickens, and the story ends abruptly and art
fully at a point Of the most absorbing interest The
publishers should take pity their and make
every effort to terminate the torture ofthRr suspense by
completing tAe publication OF the rema ming parts of
Les kiserables At the earliest moment possible.
The Life Of Lieutenant General Thomas J. Jackson.
yAn EK Cadet Richmond Jas. + Goode, Publisher.
This book comprises an account If the life OF
General Jackson, aud embraces much concerning bis
conduct in Mexico aud bis life at the Military Insttute
At Lexington Virginia that has before been made
public The anecdotes Of Jackson while Professor At
the Institute very interesting and some OF them
exceedingly amusing the style is unpretending, but
clear AID cOucisf the details Of JAcksOns campaign in
the Valley and the part borne by him in all the great
battles until he Tell at Chance lOrsve, are given with
accuracy; and the book whole both from its cheap
bess aud the intense interest of t. subject will doubtless
command a very ready sale.
Southern Literary Messenger. The October number,
delayed until this time by the usual Obstacle-A want
OF paper-hAs just appeared. The publishers announce
that from and after this issue the price will be $40
year. This is the price of every respectable literary
journal in the South. Aud if hereafter the propretors
will comply With their promise to furnish better ma
teria and every respect make the Messenger worthy
OF support, We are very that none of their sub
scribers will complain Of the advance in price, especial
~ when they kuou that for the last months the Mes
ssAqer has been furnished TO than tMO thousand
subscribers at lCss Of sever hundred dollars month
TO the publishers.
Mr.. HoHson, in the present number, brings up the
history OF naval exploits to the capture OF Beaufort
aud the death Of General Drayton. The other contents
are, "Xy Uncle Pa.b.ok'5 Plantation" humorous |
sketch OF Virginia life; the continuation of "Agnes," |
the best novel that has appeared in the South for years.
observations Our Literary PrOspecEs" able pa
per- by Samuel d. Davies, Esq article addressed |
'ry the Author OF AntiaOmc Pathology" in which the
nez philosophy Of rational unreasOa l. severely
banded; number Of poems Editors Table, &c; alto
gcther very readable NUMBER in spite of the dark pa
per on which il is psiu:ed.
Tue Strangers Guide aud Official Directory for the
City of Richmond, Showing the Location of the Pub i
lie Buildings and Offices of the Confederate, State and
City Governments Residences Of the Principal Officers,
etc. Geo. P. EVsns & Co., Printers, Wing Building,
1868.
valuable aud long needed little compendium,
snsbng the stranger to thread his way any Of the
nAifariOus Offices In this city. Other editions will be
ssued a. occasion demands that the latest number
will AlWAys contain the exact locality Of every cce and
official in spite Of the changes Of both which the ext
yencies Of the times may demand. The price is cheap
Tor tho information impsrted-Only so cents.