The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-10-25
Literary.

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A FORTHCOMING New BooK.-Messrs.
Richardson & Co., of New York, will publish
on the first of November Mr. w. Gilmore
Simms' collection of "War Poetry of the
South 1t is a source of sincere congratula-
ton that Southern author of Mr.. Simms's
pre-eminent and acknowledged ability has
prepared such volume, for by it the literary
tastes and talents of the Southern people will
largely be measured. As soon as Mr.. Simms
purpose to prepare this volume was an
nounced, contributions poured in upon him
from every Southern Standardization
many of them, which would not have been
called forth from any other author--and in
the abundance OF material, he has been ena-
bled to select the best IN every case We
feel that this is no ordinary literary work -
it is book for every Southern home--a book
in which we cannot fail to take personal
and patriotic pride. Here will be found the
lyric which times the march to battle the
slogan which inspires the charge; the rally
which re-inspires after reverse; and the elegy
which recites the virtues of the beloved one.
1t .is a grateful, though melancholy record,
and although it tells OF defeat and overthrow,
and the forfeiture of confident hopes and of
proud anticipations, it is still monument of
pride, as it tells Of heroicstruggle to the last,
and of sublime resignation even after the
defeat of every hope We are told that the
book will not be for sale in the bookstores,
ybnt will be sold only by canvassing agents.
sd TIE CRESCENT MONTHLY, For November -
We are in receipt of the above Magazine, and
ind !, ON looking over that the contents are
as usual very readable and tasteful The
4 original articles are" TIE Last Night" ;
So" North Carolina Literature" Glimpse
Of Col. .Jeb, Stewart" /" My New Love" ;
Subjective and objective Poets; Contempo-
raneous Criticism" Recollections of 0.
Jennings Wise" " The Modern Essay; an
Festus". The Foreign selections are
Choosing Noble Profession" i" French and
English Novels" Good Friday at Jerusa-
: lem" Cleopatra" ,Frenchwomen under the
Empire Also Editorial Notes" and Book
Notices" 80 .IsI.sfIA aLIg III
A new volume will commence, January
lst ls87--Published by VIM B. Smith &
Co., Raleigh, N. C.. and VIM. Evelyn & Co.,
New Orleans. a sd J8
The SOUTHWESTERN MAeAzINE--Neao
Otleaas- Wood &c 7u,ner-Ths is the first
number of another new attempt to build up
a Home Magazine-and Judging from the
style and contents it ought to be a success.
1t will be ereLusipt}y devoted to the writings
Of Southern men, but will be Eclectic, culling
the Gems from European and other Maya
zines. The contents of the present number
are pleasingly varied, and will be read with
pleasure:
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pies SOC.
The Parting Scene and Sinking Ship.
80 1t would seem as il God intended to dis
arm the most terrible events OF their power
to disturb our faith by making them the oc-
ieasions of the sublimest virtues In ship
wrecks we are furnished with some OF the
most remarkable examples that history af-
fords of trust in God, of unconqut rable energy,
and of tondcr, self-sacrifcing love, making
the devouring ocean the most glorious spot
f, on earth. A friend, rescued from wreck,
told me that a company Of pious Christians,
who had been left in the sinking ship. were
heard from the boat in which he had found
safety, lifting up their voices, not in shreks
or means, but in joint prayer to God, thus
awaiting in serene act of faith the last swift
approaching hour. How much grander was
that hymn than the oceans roar. And what
becomes Of suffering, when thus awakening
. into an energy otherwise unknown the high.
est sentiments Of the soul can shed tears
over human griefs; but thus viewed they do
notidiscourage me; they strengthen my faith
in God. DIR Charming. VIZ -
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