New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-14
NEw.YORK DAILY TRIBUNE. THURSDAt

of Mr.. Lincons administration, considered either
from political OF military point of view. Nor has
no aimed to present any considerable number OF the
late Presidents lit Is, speeches. and state papers
II has been his sole object TO depict the personality
of Mr. Lncoli, to illustrate the traits which en-
tered into the composition of his private character
and to exhibit the scope of his peculiar genius, and
his social political, and religious sentiments. lie
is brought before the reader as Il man, rather than
statesman His public career is made tributary to
the exposition of his personal qualities. DR.. Hol-
land has been inspired by admiration, even en-
thusiasm, for his subject. lie lays no claim
to impartiality, in his aiecionate devotion to the
memory of Nj Lincoln, or in the expression Of ms
political convictions. Many of his comments on
the events and characters of the day are uttered III
tone not only of earnestness but Of asperiy, and
in frequent instances would seem uncaed for by
the occasion. His narrative of facts accordingly,
possesses greater interest, than the declaration OF
his judgments. But if he cannot be regarded as
sound guide in the formation Of opinion, be de-
lineates character and perOnal incidents with
vYacity and force. His style is rapid, facile often
picturesque, but not uniformly correct. His sen
fences are not seldom loosely put together betray-
ing habit of careless composition, or willingness
to sacrifice literary correctness for popular effect.
Even in quoting the titles of well known books, he
is not always accurate, for example, Mr.. Frank
Moorc's excellent Record of the Rebellion" is
ascribcd to another person, whose modcsty would
lead him to shrink from all claim to its author
ship. An inexcusable defect in a work Of this
character is the absence of everything in the shape
of an Index, making the reference to particular
topics and persons "A matter of difficulty and labor.
Coming from such a practiccd bookuaker as DIR.
Holland, the omission is certainly surprising.
TIE CHRISTIAN AHhOR. Written ard Tmieiiished BIZ
Elm. CRawFuRD iALL ito Charles 81 .bnrr.
Every year calls for some new exercise of inec
nuity and taste in the preparation of ornamental
literature for the season of holidays The present
volume is a highly successful attempt TO clothe
familiar words in novel costume, adding the at
traction Of freshness and bcautyo sacred and ven
cradle associations II is founded on the cescrip-
ton Of the "whole armor of God" in the Epstle
to the Ephesans, which passage is illustrated by
quaint original rhymes, and pictorial representa-
ton, on a richly illuminated page. In novelty Of
design, and brillianey Of execution, the volume
compares fayorably with any Of the choice gift
books of which the season is 50 profuse. The print
and binding are admirably executed and in excel
lent keeping with the tasteful character Of the
decorations while glance az the contents OF the
volume is as cdfying as the pcrusal Of homily.
Mr. AMBROsE'S LETTERS on THE REBELLION By
JoHs +. krSSEDr l2uo Pp. pa. Htrd4 h' ushion.
| Ir this volume. the letters published in the I" Ma.
tIonal Intclligencer' under the signature Of Paul
Ambrose reprinted tor preservation in perma-
nent form. They wcro originally written az intoT-
walls from the close Of the second year Of the Civil
War to the restoration of peace. Rehtingto topics
suggested by the principles and incidents Of the
Rebellion as they rose TO view in the rapid trans
tion of events, they exhibit the gradual evolution
of the great drama, and tho npening of the wonder
full revolution in the political and social character
of the nation. Mr.. Kennedy has thrown much
light on the secret motives which impellcd a certain
class Of politicians in the South with the coopcra
ton of allies in the North, 20 plot for the dismcm
bcrmont OF the Union.
/ 4 new edition Of The Cyeiopaedia Of Biogra-
ply edited by PAEkE GOODWIN Nth Suppiems nj
brought down 20 tie present tau c, by GEoEoE SNIP
edition was founded on q p pnar English work, Mann
defs Biographical Treasury" and presented fuller
record ~ names and dates than vas found IN similar
publication although the notices we're uniformly Of the
brfest chara cer aud ueGe attempt al tae express