The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-20
a (.ood southern Nov e.nsn~

Forty years ago the Hon. Henry Laurens pinckncy, Of
South Carolina distinguished son of Charles Pinckncy
who drew the scheme and original draft Of the United
States constitution established political organ tho
Charsessor Mcrcauy Under his SUCCESSORS the brilliant
John A. Stuart the chaste and talented Clapp Colonel
Carew the gifted VIM r. Tabor aud X Barnwcll Rhet.
IT, the paper has grown in reputation and influence.
Founded upon those views Of tho constitution contained
in the Virginia and Kentucky resolutions Of lzsS-s.
with Thomas Jefferson and John G. Calhoun for ~
guiding lights, has long boon the leading and conss
tent organ OF the State rights democratic repubIioaa
party embracing almost the entire population Of South
Carolina Following those principles. the South was
carried secession in $780, aud the Mercury sustained
that boldly and ably throughout the war denounc
ing tho msmanagement and imbecily OF the Davis
administration OF the socalled confectionery.
With the failure Of secession and tho downfall a
slavery course the peculiar politics Of tho Mercury ars
at eud But the papcr has high character for truth
funess courage and ability I, has strong hold upon
the good will Of the people OF its section. Il can throw
much light upon the Decentralization, and organ q
great power The printing presses ard materials during
tho war werc burned last February at Columbia But
the civi authority being rcestablished In Charles
ton aud the press unmuzzed, we learn that coioasf
Rhett the proprietor s now at the New York Hotoa
with Wow the carry resumption Of It's publication In
support OF President Johnsons recoustructon policy
Funds desired and an interest in cs'sy can -
obtained by any suitable person wishing to invest We
call attention tho project and an old and succsss
full newspaper man. recommend thu investment ~ otter
ing every prospect Of safe and ample rssurns
Literary Intolligemee.
Mrs. Soulhworth's new novel, "Allworth Abbey" has
Just been issued in Philadelphia Tho work in 6ne
vein and full Of thrilling incident being conceived in The
same spirit and expressed In the elegant and vigor
GUS language which characterize thc productions Of the
authoress. The volume Is made uniform with tho com
plete series OF Mrs. Southworths works brought out By
her publishers
The 'Earis Secret, the latest love story written By
Miss Pardoe has also been published in Philadelphia IL
forms large duodccimo volume. The workings OF the
human heart whom excited and agtated by the 'graD1
passion described with power and fidelity which
will render tho volume exceedingly acceptable 10
lady Friends who knew long since how true TO nature
Miss Pardoc is when treating such a subject.
sHereward the Last OF the English" is the title Of
new novel by Charles Kingsley. has been brought out
in Boston. The many readers OF 1.-TWO Years. Ago."
sSr Walter Raleigh and His Time and the other works
OF Mr. Kingsley, will DO glad to hear Of q new book
from his pen. 1885,
Mr. j. r. Dodge attached to the United states Depart
mcnt OF Agriculture has published most useful volume
entitled west yirgina-Its Farms. Forests Mines and
Or Wells" The book which Is timely contributions,
photographs the scenery and population this interest
ing region besides furnishing exhibit OF its industrial
statistics so completely to render il exceedingly useful
TO the many immigrants who will soon wend their way
there with Of lighting the battle Of life on that
line" during the remainder OF their days.
Robert Buchanans Poems have beon issued Ia neas
library one volume shape In Boston.
Mr. Charles Carleton Cofnn has had his encouraging
volume, swimming His Way" printed in Boston. Il .
lust suited for the hands Of American boys teaching
thcm, as II does in most agreeable form how TO ges
along SO as to reach the highest point Of fame and .
good name by patriotism and valor
Mr. George W. Carleton pictures She modern coioaia,
system OF Spain most faithfully and sloquenlly 1 a
small volume, which does not contain one page d
printed natter with the exception Of its preface Ths
hook is named '0ur Art II In Cuba and IA illustrated
with nfty drawings on wood tho designs of which
taken the spot in che years lse4-s Undor each draw
ing is Just one ling Of remark aud the whole conveys
clearer IDEA che sort Of life and government rule which
are enoyeo In the Queen OF the Antilles than had wi
umes oe IN written on these subjects
Disastrous Fire ~ Owcnsboro, Ky.
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