NMEW AND CHEAPER EDITION Now Rindye 
KENNEDY’S rE oF WIRT. 
MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF WILLIAM pk e) i 
BY JOHN P. KENNEDY. ; 
NEW EDITION, REVISED. gai Seg gs < oa 
In two large vols., royal 12mo., with a Portrait and fac-simile letter fran pa Adams: ‘ 
The whole of Mr, Wirt’s Papers, Correspondence, pear bia &¢,; having been placed inthe hands * 
of Mr. Kennedy, to be used in this work, it will be found t o comme in much that is new and inter- é 
esting relating to the political history of the times, as oot as to P 
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per dete m its former cost was an objection, _ In its present neat and conv venient form, the. 
work is emtwen tly fitted to assume the position which it merits as a book for every parlor-table and 
for every fire-side where there is an eee etion of the kindliness and manliness, oe intellect and 
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wh 
professi racing sketches pit siuorvulired on all the most chat ngu rage . a 
the yer of that brilliant parley as well as notices of the many h Mr. beac 
was =e 
Av id f bi uch as we had admired Mr. Wirt, we did 
not kiow me snk he rine eee pies and how Seay ig was of imitation, until we read these pages. _ 
To a young lawyer, we could hardly suggest more usefu Ir eading. No American has $ purs rsued the law, through 
a long and illustrious care er, with more single hearted devecion than William Wirt. His hers 
the Pirie stagae this peek a. all neta thi eum fervent a 5 To his fa amy and ot Atos 
= is con a oung men, t desert the aes oa 
2 eae we iia to enrich our ag 
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on allure ap as high ae examples. When space permits 
pages wi yal extracts from these © eligi inks _ ‘Wester n Law Journal, Mareh, 1! h 
remember to hav be ay Emon “ae ertainly none of biography, with more pleasure than the 
pe ke wer in: 
gg Aye e las yerespecially, we commend 
“the | rechingtis tracing aretie OF one who, springing from an 
gh peepe ses arn Srethnet hie pose trymen. No class pe pen ae 
ie ake no sign. ty a thanks of the profession at large a to ii 4 
ing so much for us to respect tand admire in the character of the subject of his jahors  £ 
$s tg ‘speak . Spe ‘style in ‘which the book i is ene up; the reputation of the publishers is sufficient B 
is ne 
guarantee f for a a telligencer. 4 x 
ro eg pait, as all life-like “ Lives” are, auto-biographie. Wirt stands tiltsede eee 
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seg by his own Pen n, either ie eeiterts from his ow rsonal memoirs, or from his publie- addresse: : 
the frank and carel self e of his. private vistors is. ae =! val Ee s passes befo} Seis 
: S struggice and | apprehensions, his trials, ses and sorrows; een ; 
stakes, his amiable crac nd his innocent eunity at oan it  themsel¥es so naively and 5 
ens > You, that y athize with all. The book thas faseina ting your interest and opp 
cat its rap ced. Sete 
~ One of the most valuable books of the season, and certain! pone of the most entertaining works ever siyent 
- lished in this coun Mr. Kennedy is admirably qualified for the preparation of such @ work, and h oa oan 
dently eae access toa pote variety of useful material. The work is one whi ‘be in the han Coal 7 
every soune _ int untry. Its intrinsic interest will secure it a very ge neral populari ty.—N. = 
rier and Enguir 
The fascinating letters of Mr. Wirt, one of the most brilliant and. agreeable men of the day, in themselves: 
furnish a rich fund of instruction and enjoyment.— Rich mond In 
This work Bes — are a for with much interest by the pu ite te id will not disappoint the high me 
eobhet end le need he f the author, and the — nt materials left by the 
Ae ja a to which he has had free access.—. Philadel- 
SiThe « style is at once vigorous and fascinating, and the interest of the eran absorbing charaeter.— 
Pp 
Mr. Kennedy i is one of br e very finest of American writers. He never touches a subject that e does m “ 
adorn— s fortunate for the memory of Mr. Wirt that the espn of his life has fallen into such han 
The pabbahors hone performed their task in excellent style. The paper and the type are good, a 
getting up is admirable. RE poninrny Whi, ctations of 
Mr, Kennedy has made a couple of very interesting volumes. He has not disappointed the ¢ expe He has 
who know his powers, pa had enjoyed the nm Pape! and humor of his ie wious Write eS have, 
properly adopted the plan of makin, Me Wane T speak himse saat hoe as possible. ry period 
yo pee gg a large bi of his letters, showing him in pues arin nest or enliness of 
is life, and rare; in a manner to satisfy us of the equal godess vor his heart and the clear art 
hisint ile. econo oe nt will be apt oF hr these p i a a sensible nade or veseligs 
encaey ee Drograae © usands, throu al painal strug veresting 
and, finally, into renown oom excellence chs urnish many eS oo examp! well os int 
history. —Charleston Mercury 
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