Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-07-20
Lights end Shadows Of New York

/ q" JIQtfS ana SNdQ0NS Qi AtW IWh LgS
or. Tie Siqhts and Sensations Of tie Great City,
/ 4 ,ror. descriptive Of Netr York Ciiy Ia al is
rarious phases. rs Spleadors and Wretched'
ness lis Hiqh and Lo,o Life, lis Marble
/ Palaces ana DARK Deas rs attractions and
Dangers rs Rings and Frauds 4; It's Leading
/ Men and Politicians lis AdgeatTeTS Us
Mysteries and Crimes. By James d. Ne
Cdbe, Jr.
What Paris is to the Frenchman, or Lon
don to the Briton, New. York is to the Ameri-
can. It is not only the Metropolis, but it is
the chief attraction upon this continent, the
great centro to which men and women resort
for both business and pleasure, and as such is
a source Of neyer-failing interest OF late
years several attempts have been made to re-
produce its varied attractions in book FORM
The most successful result of these efforts is
the book now before us Tho author has had
unusual facilities to see every feature Of the
great city, and has written the work with
an enthusiasm which is apparent in every page.
He has not merely produced q Sensational
story, but has given US a record Of actual facts,
Of which he is personally cognizant
The book is as lacinating and absorbing as
q novel, and were it not for the evidence lie
furnishes, we should be tempted to believe that
he has carried US into the realm Of fiction. He
tells Us tbs history Of the grca, city which has
grown to be the mcst remarkable in America,
and relates its old traditions with zest and hu-
nor. lie introduces Us TO all classes Of people,
and initiates US into their ways and manner Of
life. lie brings us face to face with great
merchants and bankers, actors, editors, work.
ing women, ballet girls, thieves, gamblers, sail
ors, quacks, Gremen, and a host Of others lie
delights Us with lis sketches Of the better aud
brighter side of the city life, Of the genius, Gu
terprise, charity and humanity Of tie great
city, aud appals US with his thrilling accounts
Of the darker and more terrible side Of life ho
is dolinea!ing.
4 truthful picture Of New York life cannot
be otherwise than deeply interesting. Our
author las succeeded admirably in lis task,
and we predict for Lis book large sale. II
brim full Of useful information, brilliant and
fascinating, and on emphatic warning against
the vices of the city. It is pure and lofty in
tone, and while it discusses fully many Of the
darker sides Of city lfe it does SO with dolicocy
and candor. An interesting feature Of the
book is a powerfully written history Ofthe Tam
many Ring frauds with sketches Of tie actors
therein.
It is comprised in one large octave volume
of $50 pages, illustrated with nearly 200 fine
engrayings of noted places, life and scenes in
New York, and published by the National
Publishing Co., Of Philadelphia.
The low price at which the work is issued,
brings it within the reach of all, and no one
who wants 10 know New York as it really is,
should fail to buy this book Il is published
in English and German, sold by subscription
only, and agents are wanted in every county.
TIE WHEEL WITH THE Stokes ALL IN
The National Democratic Convention Of 1872
will be more Of Unit than ever before. In
the body now in session at FOrd's Opera
House, in this city, all the States, all the Ter
ritorics, and all interests are united, and for
the first time in twelve years. In 1860 Nor
ton, Logan, Carpenter, Gen. Bon. I. Butler
and others, now training for Grant, were pres
eut. The South, for twelve long years com
PEELED to take back seat, again makes her
influence felt, and It's pleasant to see the thirty
seven States and nine Territories under one
flag and one cover.-BGifimore SIM.
A Maryland exchange rogiets to learn that
Mr. Joseph Davis formerly editor Of the Nary
land Union, at Frederick, and at present
member Of the Carroll County Bar, is danger
ously i'll with the smallpox at bis residence
near 3Iiddlcbqrg, Frederick county, Nd, and
is not expected to survive.
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