Literary notices.
We have received from the author, J. B. Waller, of Chicago, Reminiscences of Benjamin Franklin as a Diplomatist, and The true doctrine of State rights. We have not had time to read the books as yet, but from a casual glance through their pages doubt not that they are well done and will be valuable additions to our Library.
[576] Camp and field life of the Fifth New York Volunteer infantry [Duryee Zouaves) By Alfred Davenport, New York: Dick & Fitzgerald. The author has sent us a copy of this beautifully gotten up book which is a well written history of a gallant regiment, which not only has a present interest, but will have a permanent value as “material for the future historian.”
Scribner's monthly and St. Nicholas [see advertisement], continue to be very readable, attractive, and instructive to both old and young, and give promise of even increased interest. We are looking forward with interest to articles on the War between the States on both sides, which they promise this year, and trust that they will see to it that they are from pens competent to give not only pleasing articles, but papers of real historic value.
Recollections of the evacuation of Richmond. By Hon. John A. Campbell, Baltimore: John Murphy & Co. This is a valuable sketch by an able pen.
Reynolds' Memorial. Addresses delivered before the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, upon the occasion of the presentation of a portrait of Major-General John F. Reynolds, March 8th, 1880. We are indebted to Colonel John P. Nicholson for a copy of this interesting and valuable “Memorial” of a gallant and able soldier. We noticed in our last the address of Colonel Chapman Biddell, published separately, which is one of the series, and may add that the whole forms an important chapter in the history of the war.
Catalogue of the choice and extensive Law and Miscellaneous library of the late Hon. William Green, Ll. D.--comprising nearly 10,000 volumes in the several departments of Literature. Compiled by R. A. Brock, Esq., Secretary Virginia Historical Society. This is a book of 210 pages, very skilfully compiled by Mr. Brock, and beautifully printed by Mr. W. Ellis Jones, and is of itself a valuable addition to any library, as showing the books which a man of ability and untiring research, collected in the course of a long life. But the library itself [which is to be sold at auction, January 18th, 1881, by John E. Laughton, Jr., Richmond, Va.,] is a rare collection of valuable books, whose value is greatly increased by the Manuscript Notes of Mr. Green, who was unquestionably one of the most profound jurists, one of the best read lawyers, and one of the most accomplished men in general literature which this country ever produced. The collection has many rare books, enhanced in value by autographs of former owners, both in England and America, notes, book-plates, etc., and collectors will miss a rare opportunity if they fail to secure a catalogue, or to be represented at the sale. Persons desiring information can address Mr. R. A. Brock, Secretary Virginia Historical Society, who deserves great credit for his skillful compilation of the catalogue, and those unable to attend the sale can send their orders to Carlton McCarthy, or either of our other local booksellers.
