Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-06-20
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BALLou's MoxTnLY MAGAzISE.-Thc July mum.
Der of this popular magazine commences the 28th
volume 1t contains one hundred pages of excel
lent reading matter. The illustrations will be
attractive, while the literary department will be
interesting to both old and young Some Of the
best authors in the country are engaged on this
Terms. 81 so per annum. Address Ballou's Maga
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GEN. L. S. GRASr.-Sincc the days OF Washing
ton no man in the republic has held so high po-
siton in military rank as the distinguished Chief
tain, zen. U. S. Grant, and none have attained so
high esteem in the hearts of the people. The
numerous works now issuing from the Press, narra-
ting his deeds and illustrating his character, attest
the great interest felt in the subject The desire to
know Of him all that can be learned il strong and
wide extended. This is cheering sign. We can
not be too well acquainted with the character, ca
pacty and motives of our public men. 1t is our
duty, as citizens to be wellnf0rmed in regard TO
them, that may exercise our franchises intelli-
gently and especially is it desirable to be well
.nstruccd in regard TO the whose destiny is to
be- if possible, closely entwined with that of
our country in the future than in the past
Happily, the Press has furnished the facilities TO
acquire the knowledge.
The Life of Gen. L. S. Grant, by Hon Henry c.
Demng, Member of Congress, from Connecticut, is,
without doubt, unsurpassed in its sphere. The au.
thor is well known one of the most brilliant and
| powerful writers in America. His position the
Military Committee, which reported the Bill orca-
ting the Office of General Of the Army Of the United
| States made II his duty 10 become acquainted with
the events of Grants life and services intimately
and thoroughly, and no other has had, can
have, the opportunity. Before engaging in the hi
| ography, he obtained Gen Grants sanction. Mr..
| Washburne Gen. Grants intimate friend urged
Mr.. Deming to go on with it, and said ~ hare
seen Gen. Grant, and he informs me that there is
no man in The coHHtyy arhOm he UoUiG pretGr 10
hare acrtte his LIFE bctore yom'Sclt"
! With such eminent qualifications Of the author,
Deming's Life of Grant can hardly fail to be the
standard edition. Price, 81 IS and $500. Pub
| lished in this State, by PARMELEE Co., 73s San
som ST., Philadelphia, who are giving liberal terms
to Agents to engage in selling the work
MooRg's LIrE OF Hon SCHUYLER CoLFAX.-
T. b. Peterson & Brothers, No. 1906 Chestnut Street
, Philadelphia, have in press and will publish in a
few days, "The Life of Hon, Schuyler Colfax, .
written by Rev. A. y. Moore, of South Bend, lnd
ana who was for twelve years, as pastor and friend
in the entire confidence Of Mr.. Coifax, and had ac
to the files of the paper published by Mr. COlfaA
for twenty years, and to the Congressional Globe
knows all his past history and all who have known
him from boyhood lie began this biography tive
or three years ago. that it is not of the hurried
and ephemeral publications common in election
years. Mr.. Moore is gentleman Of fine talent and
culture, and there is doubt but that his biography
of MIR. Colfax will be worthy of its distinguished
subject.
The following letter from Mr.. Colfax to Rev. A. Y
Moore will explain itself -
"WAsHISGroS, D. c., May 30, 1868.
"lIy Dear Mr.. MOore:-
| 'hs yOuI pIeuicliOu VI a year ago poeh lcal
ized have no further objection to your publishing
any sketch, more or less full of my life, you ma.
have prepared. As You were for dozen years
fellow townsman of mine, and valued friend,
suppose you know as much about my history as tn
public would care about knowing; and although m,
engrossing duties here leave me no time to revs
the manuscript, have no fear that your work vii
not be a faithful one.
''Iours, very truly,
"SCHUYLER COLFAX.
"Rev. A. Y. Moore, South Bend, Indiana"
1t will be published in large duodecimo volum
of five hundred pages, printed from large type, an
the finest and best of white paper, with portrait
on steel, Of Mr.. Colfax, executed by one Of the frs
artists in the country from photographs taken Q
| Mr.. Colfax within the last week the whole boun
in cloth in the most substantial manner. Price
$3.50 copy. Canvassers wanted everywhere
Large discounts given. Copies will be sent to an
one at once, postpaid, on receipt of price, by tn
Publishers.