The New York Herald Newspaper, December 23, 1858, Page 8

THE MOUNT VERNON PAPER:. HOW THE‘? ARE RECEIVED. She NewspeP’ ars Echoing the Sentiments of the Pcople. THE LEDGER IS OUT. Tt ouly forty-eight hours since the nember of a New York Levasr containing the first of Mr. | Bveeert’s papers was issued, and yet in that rie? space of time the following notices have been re- ceived. Of course, this is but a mem sprinkling | Before the great shower. Mr. Psrrevuru,, the well known advertising sgent, assures Mr. Bossa thet Re has net yet seen one unfavorable notice of this | mumber of the Lepesr ?: all the papers received=at his office, an’ he receives mere-ont of tewn papers | ‘than any ofier man in New York city. This ixcer- ‘tainly sige ficant. Nearly half a ‘million copies of the Lancer, with the first of the Mount Verxow Parens, have been prblished. Ten steam presses nave teen at work, day and night, for dre past two weeks; and yet the demand remains vnsupplied. Telegraphic ‘desp&ches for “more” are’ constantly received fren dealers i distant cisies and towns. Those whohave not yet read this numer &f the” ‘Lrnorr can ébtain copies of it at any ef the boek and periedioal stores where papers and magazions are soki. No yearly subscriptions are received at the Lepore office from persons residing in New York, or aay of the ether large cities; but if peeple prefer te have the Lencen left at their residences every week, all they will have to de will be to ask the carrier who serves them with eny daily paper ‘to lea and he will be glad to obtain their patronare. {Prom the New York Daily Times. } Tue.New York Lep — The first of Mr. Everety’s “ Mount Vernon Papers” makes its appearance in the number of the Lepern which was published yes- terday. It fills about two columns anda half of the paper,and is a general introduction to the series, giving a statement of the circumstances which have prompted the movement in which Mr. E. has borne #0 conspicuousa part—for the purchase of the Mount Vernon estate, vindicating its prect proprietor from the censure he has rece for demanding an extravagant price for it, and concluding by propos- ing that each of the lion readers of the Usp shall send him halfa dollar or more t eomplishiment of the object. He takes na that the series of papers will not be contined to this particular sabject, but will be made the medium for whatever he may have to communicate to the pub- lic in regard to the character, history and memorials of Washington. The appearance of this article from Mr. Everett's pen will bring the Lepekr to the notice of very many persous Who have pot been in the babit of readiig it hitherto. They have formed their opi- nion of the paper from the current newspaper re- present hey will be disappoin' character. stead of one of the flash we the day, filled with exciting and demora tion, they will find itone of the most edited journals of the d practicil suggestions, conv ceptions’ terms, and fastidiously avoiding ev Ont h offend good taste or the most rigid Bonner is fully entitled to the ot being the most astute and r, but of being also the most sted ina style of unequalled We understand that half a nuinber, which bears date the ve been printed, and were issued publishing ageucy of Ross & et. York Courier and Enquirer} ew York York Lapeun of January terday, the Lion. Edward i em made ‘ first number of the “Mount which he is to continue every ar. This bow of Mr. Everett in the columns of the , -y of weekly journals, to which we have had tofore, great as we are in papers, no parallel. There was a fhewer ef Lepaun’s in the streets, the news stands en the corners were piled with them, the stores ef the large news agents were filled with them, and be news boys at every turn shouted Ledger od Mount Vernon, with an energy, perse- veranee, and animation perfectly appalling. Ex- a mining the sheet which created all this ferment, ‘we have ‘to say, that we found it to be beau- \iful in its typography, Mustrationsand white paper, and, independent of Mr. Everett's contriution, to contain interesting stories, well written editorials, ad very pleasing poetry. The tone of both prose and verse, we are free to say, found not only unobjectionable, but such as merits approval, while the talentdisplayed by the different writers is in- @isputabie. It is not necessary for us to enlarge on Mr. Everett's contribution. It isa smooth, polished description of the present state of Mount Vernon, a plain, straightforward an¢é favorable view of the action of Mr. John A. Washington in reference to the estate, and contains also other matter in relation to the Mount Vernon Fund which all will find in- teresting. There ix no doubt that these “ Mount Vernon Papers” will be in great demand during the Mr. Everett will merit the thanks of ibuting them, and Mr. Bonner nefit of the fresh impetus which hia really deserving paper. they will wive Frou me New Yous Rvaxrna Pose.) LINES Ge TM HON. ROW AP THRING THR RANKS OF JOTR- SAU, OCG THE COLUMNS OF BONNER'S NEW YORK umper: * Let the pean be rung! for a chief who is crowned With a hendred bright laurels of glory ‘That be gathered in otLor arenas, is found On the page of the essay and etory. 4) no more to mere thousands bis eou! is confined; Se t\\lious themselves are around bim! low thoy shout in the blaze of his beautiful mind, As (he bord flies apart that has bound bum! Ha! Fverett! Ha’l to thy mission of light! ‘To thy full fruited spirits dewotion, BDar-'ing forth with its sweet and invincible might, Bor the truth, over v an ocean. ‘Mail Orator, Writer! and Publisher hail! 1a, the Tomb of (id Vernon is shining “With the new wreath your hands, in Are co gallantly o'er it entwining! December, 1856. *Thie journal gives Mr. Everett the sum of $10,000 for ‘BNy iwe articies, w be appropriaved t he Mount Vernon a. [rale, the wild Winter's Evening Poet ov Parkes-—We publish to-day 9+ few extracts from the long and interesting article « wntributed to that widely circulated journal, the B lew York Lena: by Edward Everett, in acknowl- @ igment of Mr. Bonser’s donation of $10,009 to the M vvnt Vernon Fund. We have no doubt that the u blication of these papers will do as much credit \he author's literary reputation as to the liberal ent trprise of the publisher. Mr. Everett, in his com positions, aima at perfection, and his weekly disc) tions of the multifarious topics on —_ refie ‘tions have tarned for many years jot fail to be highly readable and tructive. We should think, forexample, the personal reminis- cences. wiich even a man of his fastidious taste might feel at liberty to publish, going over a | and varied pablic fe at home end abroad, w alone furnish a most fertile and engaging theme. We nmmy remark here that the number of the Leporn containing the “Mount Vernon Papers” is enriched by other meritorious contributions from authors of distinction, such as George D. Prentice, John G. Saxe, Mrs. Sigourney and Thomas Dunn English. and an agreeable miscellany of reading for he family circle. [From the New York Expross.) Trr Levorn for New Year's Day, has the de- served recommendation of the city press, without exeption, for the ability of its arti . and for the ood taste and beautiful typography of the publica- a We hear some days ago 325,000 copies of this ver were ordered from abroad, and that haifa iin of copies are printed. ae = event un- ached in the newspaper publications of the eh Free and liveral advertising has ¢ 4 Mr. Bonner to secure the best talent in the country, and to make the best weekly publication in the ‘worl’, and] this is now the general judgment of the whole press. {From the Austin (Min.) Mirror.) Bonner, king of alvert the most succesful newrpaper publisher in the world, has secured, in addition to Prentice, Saxe, Cobb gourney, Cary, Panny Fern and other bre foo numerous to mention, the Hon. Edward B fett as a reguiar weekty contributor to the h York Lenora. Phe followiig communications explain the manner walle to both parte by which this arran + has beep brougit about. Z NEW YORK MEKALD. THURSDAY, BECEMBER 23, 1868. : the Philaedphia Daily Press } { be had “in the original packages” Sorry; bat it A, «Mr, VERNON Parsie.”—Yes, Edvard can’t be helped, Everett, one of the foremost men of all his — scholar, statesman, jonatist, orator, patriot— Edward Everett Cs the Sew York Ledger, and, we believe, write e' week during the nalisim. Pabli- coating yon, This is an event in’ cists politicians affect to think slightly of jour- natism as a profession and of journalists as a class, Yotthese are the persons who took to ectitors fet eappeet a ee troubles, aims, ambitiows, and are and eften unmade hy the pen. How maay leadting men in this country and abroad have been writers forthe press, At this moment, Lord Pal- merston and Mr. Disraeli are journalists. We do mot think that Mr. Everett lets himself down b; writing for the New York Leder, a journal of hig character, vast circulation, great influence. The masses Of the community will read, and it ie wise policy So provide proper Pabulum for thelr mental appetite. Mr. Everett, ‘and other journalists all over ‘this country, are performmg the part of teawhers. The New York Ledger, with over a mil- lion of earnest readers, performs two things—it mates large profits tor Mr. Benner and his contri- botors, and, supplanting the abominable yellow- covered literature, trhich infesed poisen into the tainds of yowag peaple, only. few yea™ ago, pre ides the meNitude with res@ing matter-healthy in tone and wholesome in nature. i The hallowed purpose which has induced M-. Everett to become a contributor to the New Yor < Ledger, must invest*The Mount Vernon Papers” (as his articles ere to be called) with unusual in terest. The first of them appears in the opening number of the New York fedger for 1859. This nitial article is intreductory, but sufficient to show lat the series which it opens will possess meny features of permanent interest. ‘The very name denotes the vim which has prompted their compo- sition, Mr, Everett's eloquent aud popular style, clear aad-expressive as it is, will be appreciated by crowds of admiring readers, beeause he writes so that e} sentient mind ean uiderstand him. ‘This first number of the “Mount Vernon Papers” occupies Rearly three columns—a sufficient reply to the suggested doubt whether, “as Mr. Everett's name “alone was wanting, half a column would probably be the limit of his weekly contribu- v ” “Not onty-these articles, but_every other line iathe Ledger copyrighted. Yet Mr. Bon- her must permit us to clucidate the subject of Mr. Ev mntributions, to quote one passage, very distinctively what the public may m this source. Mr. Everett says:— y will geverally be written ander the pressure of other engagements and duties, the considerate reaser will bot expect to find w them tbat elaboration and finish which be bas sa right to demand in compos tions prepared at lesure, especially ‘when they yield an ample personal remuneration to their authors. 1 can only - vor do the t v the well Know cumsian He then proceeds to add:— But though ealied the “| Mount Vernon Papers,” it is no intended that these articles should be exclusively or even chiefly taken up in discussing the subject of the parchuse of Meunt Vernon, or the topics connected or associated with it. Theyowill, indeed, furnish aa appropriate chan- nel for wh: er vaformation of an interestin; haravcter Imay be a offer the public on that subj It was one of the chief inducements for undertaking their prepa- Tation that they would ai me ap opportunity for the attempt to interest a very large circie of readers terprise which Ihave so much at beart. I sha ingly, submit to them from time to time the progress and prospects of the work, far as they fall under my observation. Besides this, the country abounds witn recollections and traditions of Washington connected with his civil and military career—with localities rendered interesting by his batties, bis visits, or his sojourn; and with individuals still living who taw b.m, apd of whom a few were personally koowa tobim. There are many original portraits of him in ex- istence, of which a few re 10 be dose: namerous avtographic letters as yet unpublisbed; and jorsonal re lics of every description. Many of these traditions and objects of interest are constantly brought to my notice, in visiting di ‘Lt parts of the country, for the parpose of repeating my address on the character of Wastington, and, if Tdo not mistake, wili furnish interesting materiale for a few of these paprrs. It is intended, however, that they eball, upon the whole, be of a miscellaneous char ter, and exhibit as much variety in the subjects treated a8 can be expected from the productions of one pen. After vindicating the character of the present proprietor of Mount Vernon from uanmerited re- proach, Mr. Everett laments the predatory visits often puid to the Tomb of Washington, which have destroyed many relics of great interest. He calea- lates that the readers of the New York Ledger are one million (they must be nearer two, at five persons to each copy), and says that ifeach of these con- tributed halfa dollar, the fall amount necessary to poreens the home and tomb of Washington would e raised at once. For the other points of Mr. b neral parposes of the M a giving some details of fucts, [From the Boston Daily Ay rertiaer New Yous lawoun !--Moont Vernon Vargas !— By this cry the streets were reminded shat the first Raper of Mr. Sverett’s series, buted to the York print, and ready for study ‘or criticism. contri- ‘edger, was already in Itis a simple, tatrodaxory essay, explaining the jount Vernon sul that. Supisnation, ‘which it is quite desirable the pubis ould know. Thisessay is marked aot only by Mr. Everett's eathusiasm for the nation, ca he bas espeused, and by his practical view f it in its @ferent relations, Mh in many pas: es h that .pluyful humor which shows itsel nu h speeches so oftea, and which we remembe o plea- séetly Fi some of his early contriputo. tw ou we paves und annual literatare. He-vays, very distinctly, that while he makes Xhere papershe organ for communicating any in- formstion he may have of general interest, bear ingon the Mount Vernon euterprise, that will be bymo means the leading subject of the paper We are very glad to see this awnouncement, Mr. Krerett really reserves for himself ground as wide a) any “bpectator,” or “Rainbler,” or “Idler;” and the tilty*wo papers may be expected to aweep wide in their misston cf instruction and amuse- went. And what a mission it is!’ The publisher from whom whom we purchased the copies ef the Ledger which lie before us—whose house is only one of (he numerous establishments which-deal ia the issues of the periodical press in this eity—or- dered for his own business merely, thirteen thou- send copies of this number. And we mention this tact si a small number is sometimes fletier hen inand understood than a large one. ‘Lhere is no question that of each number of the Ledger thive landed thousand copies are printed tor circulation through this counts The estimate which supposes that a million persons read each number is small. ‘there is not, in the world besides, such a body of readers, or such an audience. It would be well worth while for auy philanthropic man, or society, to pay Ma. lavishly for the privilege of oc- cupy ing the space in his paper which he has asked Bir. Lverett to fill. suppose, for instance, that isnot the Tract Society in the country whose iphiet po vations, though made at the ex- se of hundreds of thousands of dollars, will et this year so many cyes as these papers of Mr. ry number of our own paper is one more evidence of our cstimate of the influence of the journalist incur day. The influence is illustrated anew whenastulesiman and scholar like Mr. Everett tukes the machinery of a weekly newspaper as one of the most efficiont means at his command for car- rying ont a magnificent national enterprise. The ration, however, goes much further, It shows, shuple way, what is the accnmulated power for igh literary enterprise, of that im school training which hesmade Ame reading country of the world. These unt Ver- non Papers” address the people of America. The pen, the spirit, the he witand the eloquence of the first of American orators are at their service for this year. Now, we conceive it to be matter of legitimate pride, as an Nu on of the triumph of the great Amer struction, that the people have this power. ; with a lesser audience, could secure such service. The most venerable quarteriies, the most sprightly monthlies and other magazines vainly woo sach contributors as Mr. Everett. They have not the eaders who can command such men. It when the millions of every class virtually e creation of a journal which ad- t their united voices ges so loud wuthors cannot refuve. No man dares throw away the chance of moving so many men to high oud brave resolve. No one man in America has done so much as Mr. Everett in the creation and improvement of that system of public instruction whien has created such Jegions of readers. No man deserves as he does the triumph of wielding such a power as he now commands, {From the New York Day Book.} Tre Leporr ror New Year's D. received a copy of the New York Lenan uary 1, . it is certainly the most attractiv nunrber have seen from Mr. Bonner’s hands. The fe feature is, of course, the “Mount Ver- non Papers” of Edward Everett, the first number of which is now published. it is written in the easy, graceful style of that distinguished gentlemar, and contains some valuable practical suggestions in re- rett's article we refer to the New York Ledger it- seif, which, we may say en passant, promises to present to its readers, in a week or two, “a more mw and remarkable feature than ever yet was exhibited in any journal in this country.” What can itbe? Mr. Everett concludes his article. most courteous ly, by acknowledging the kindness and liberality of the presidents of several railroads in furnishing him with free tickets when travelling for the pur- pose of delivering his address on Washington, spoken over one hundred times, in aid of the fund now raising by the Monnt Vernon Ladies’ Associa- tion to purchase the home and tomb of Washing- ton. He also thanks various lines of steamboats, and adds:—“"Finally, my acknowledgments are due to the proprietors of Adams’ Express for their libe- rality im forwarding, free of expense, whatever arcels connected with the Mount Vernou purchase may have occasion to transmit to uny part of the country. [From the !oston Datly Post.) Tre Mount Veaxon Parras.—We received by mail last evening a copy of the New York Lavé- Ek, containing the first of the “Mount Vernon Papers,” by Mr. Edward Everett. The writer first gives the reasons for calling his articles by the name of “Mount Vernon Papers”—ae su; an F peeers for modestly anticipated imperfections— and says:— “ But though called the ‘Mount Vernon Papers,’ it is not inteuded that these articles should be ex- clusively or even chiefly taken up in discassing the subject of the purchase of Mount Vernen, or the topics connected or associated with it. ey will in@eed farnich an appropriate channel for what- rmation of an interesting character I —- the public on that subjec t chiet indwcemeuts for undertaking jon that Wey would afford me an for the attempt interest a very » of readers in an enterprise which aR to offe h at heart. I shall accordingly to them, from time to time, account r “< and prospects of the work, as far us they fall under my observation. Besides this, the country abounds with recollections aud tradi- tions of \ ton connected with his civil aud areer: with localities rendered interesting attles, his visits or his sojourn; and with till living who saw him, and of whom afew were personally known to hin. There are many original portraits of him in existence, of which a few remain to be described; au and personal y of these traui- tions and objects of interest are constantly brought to my notice in visiting dificrent parts of the coun- try for the purpose of repeating my address on the character of Washington, and, if 1 do not mistake, interesting materials for a few of these papers. It is intended, however, that they shall, upon the whole, be of a miscellaneous character, and exhibit as much variety in the subjects treated as can be expected from the productions of one asf Everett gives a few paragraphs from his ad- dress us illustrative af the object in aid of which these articles will be prepared, exculpates Mr. W ington for the “ dismal spectacle of Mount Vernon, and, leaving ee aside, puts forth many rea- sons showing the necessity of the parchase of the grounds by a voluntary association co-extensive with the Union. In conclusion, the writer suggests to the readers of the New York Lrooxr the con tribution of half a dollar each to the Mount Veraon fund—which, estimating their number at a million, would at once enable the purchase of the estate. ron ap pee his erten to aid in giv- az effer this suggestion receiving subscrip- tions himself. ss . oe : [From the New York Tribune. Tur Mowxt Verson Parers.—The New York Langer, containing the first of Mr. Everett's “Mount Vernon Papers,” was issued yesterday. The article was longer than is usual in Mr. Bonner’s journal, pany? g nearly three columns; but it is written with Mr. Everett's accustomed elegance, and is a model of pure and admirable English. The author discusses, first, the title he has chosen for his series of articles; then he goes on to state the object in aid of which he writes; then speaks of the present situation of the Mount Vernon ate, and of the means to be adopted to convert it into public pro- perty. We make afew brief extaacts, by way of showing the quality of the paper. (From the Paterson (N. J.) Guardian.} Tre New York Lenorn.—The issue of this omni- present weekly for the lst of January,a copy of which we have just received, contains the first of “The Mount Vernon Papers,” by the Hon. Edward Everett. The mere announcement of these contri- ms has created a lively interest all over the country. The present is a sort of introductory to a series which will probably bring to light incidents, &e., connected with Washington's rthan any publication that has made ite ap- ance for years. In addition to this we notice t of aseries on the history of | uth Colony. The author modestiy self “a descendant of Anne Brad ' aber of the Lenorn wil henc copyrighted, 00 that these conuuitnications can only | lation to the Mount Veron enterprise. Mr. Bon- ner spreads a feast of good things before his pa- trons positively unequalled in any previous issue of his world-renowned sheet. Among other attrac- tions we notice the introductory chapter of “A ‘Irue History of the Colony of New Plymouth,” by a descendant of Anne Bradstreet; a humorous arti- cle by Fanny Fern; & humorous poem, with illas- trations, by John G. Saxe; a sketch by M ney; other poems by Wm. Ross Wallace, Dunn Engli-i, George D. Prentice, Alice Cary, Phebe Cary end Joseph Barber, and stories by Mary C. Vaughan, Dr. Wadsworth and others. Cobb's new story of “Harry Montford, or the Pri- veteer's Last C is commenced, and the great story of “Alaric” is concluded. {From the New York Daily News] First Nemper or tue New York Lepage ron 1859.—Our streets were vocal yesterday afternoon with the voices of the newsboys, announcing the appearance of the New York Lenarn for the first week in January, 1859, containing the initial nom- ber of the “Mount Vernon Papers,” by the Hon. Ed- ward Everett. Wagons were conveying loads of Leporns to the wholesale dealers, messengers were carrying bundles of them to the retail stores and general news depots, while nearly every pedestrian you met had just purchased a copy for himself. Heretofore the Lencen has been sent to the dis- ‘tnt St aies on Monday, to Ohio, Western Pennsyl- and portions of the New England States on ~iay, to the Hudson river towns on Wednes- day—not being ready for sale in New York, where it is printed, until Thursday. Hereafter it will be issued in this city on Monday of every week, at 1 P k P. M., and a fair competition will be given ee wedeulers to transmit it to every portion of the nion. All the matter appearing in this number was written expecially for it, and is copyrighted, as each article in every succeeding number will be. Although the public expectation with reference to the “Mount Vernon Papers’ Mr. Eve- rett, evidently appreciating this, endeavors to ex- cuse himseli’ with the remark’ that, as they will generally be written under the pressure of other engagements and duties, the considerate reader will not expect to find in them that elaboration and finish which he has a right to demand of composi- tions prepared at leisure, expecially when the: bring on ample personal remuneration to thei authors. But the distinguished author of these papers need make no apology; nothing can hate from his pen unworthy of the man. While the firet number is very properly principally de- voted to @ brief statement of the object in aid of which the papers are to be_ prepared, it is by no means the intention of Mr. Everett to confine them exclusively, or even chiefly, to matters con- nected with the purchase of Mount Vernon; he in- timates that besides general interesting informa- tion, unpublished reminiscences of Washington will" form appropriate matter for the “Mount Ver- non Papers, luch, it will be anticipated, are to be at of a miscellaneous © r. and Virginia alludes to the failure of Congr: to purchase the Mount Vernon estate, and fally ex- Mr. Washington, the present proprietor, at ‘ainst whatever aspersions my, have been cast upou him in regard tu its sale. Mr. Everett submits a proposition, sugyested by the munificence of the vroprictor of the Langer, in payi vont Vernon Fund for the preparation of those papers, thateach reader of the Lepoer transmits to him half a dollar towards the purchase of the resting place of Washington, and which if done, he says, would immediately accomplish that ob- ject. " Besides the great ety of other original matter, this number of the LenGrr contains the be- ginning of a new story by Sylvanus Cobb, Jr., and the opening chaptor ‘of “A Truc History of the Colony of New Plymouth,” by LB, a descendant of Anne Bradstreet,more commonly known as the Tenth Muse. Altogether it is an elegant number. [From the Boston Atlas and Boc.] Tie New Yonk Lenarr ron 1859.Onr advance cory of Bonner's great paper for the first week of the New Year shows us what the New Yore Lenaxr will be during the next twelve months, The motto which Bonner adopts, “Excelsior,” he lives up to better than any other publisher. The Lenoar ap- pears in a splendid new dress, elegant, neat, and every way a model paper. It contains the first of the “Mount Vernon Papers” by Mr. Everett, and is filled with an excellent variety of ori; 1 matter of the best sort. Bonner has success in his enter- prise because he deserves it; he is doing good. juccess to him and his Lancer. < $10,000 to the {From the Boston Transoript. | Tur New Yours Lepern. = 4 this time every- body in the United States must have heard that Mr. Konner, of the New York Levorn, has secured the services of the Hon. Edward Everett as a contri- butor to his paper for one year, the object of Mr. Everett being to obtain a liberal sum for the Mount Vernon Fund, and to impart to the million of read- ers of the Lenorn a@ tithe of his own familiarity with the personal and publie life of the “Father of his country.” It was a great thonght all routl- shrewd in Bonner, patriotic and wise in Mr. Everett. How could ten thousand dollars ver manner for the Monnt Vernon a, aud how could the influ most _ wide! circulated jour o ye) ito better Eien ir. Everett, as is well known, ublic, through the Leponn, under the caption of “The Mount Vernon Papers.” The first of these papers we have received in an ad- vance copy of the Leperr for Jan. 1. The tion is liminary in its character, but imparts honor dignity to one of the most handsomely printed and readable sheets published within the its of the Union. The “Mount Vernon Papers,” which are to ap- ear weekly in Bonner’s paper, will, undoubtedly, re pely augment its already immense circulation. Tite is mach public curiosity to read these articles. ence of the nal in the count than in this way: confers with the TFrom the Brook!yn Daily Star.) Movwxt Vernon Parers.—Well, we have read the first of the “Mount Vernon Papers” in the New York Lrraen, from the pen of Hon. Edward Kverett. Ip fills about three columns of the Leper, and forms the introduction, It is mainly about Mount Vernon, as we expected it would be, and being put forth through a channel that reaches so many, we have no doubt that by the interest he will create he will aid the fund more than twice the amount paid by Mr. Bonner for the articles. We may look upon the “dead point” of the purchase as passed and the work nearly done, now these articles are commenc- ed. They will attract many readers, too, that the LurGER never had before. [From the Livingston (N. ¥.) Sentine).} There is no one who doubts that Robert Bonner isan energetic, go-ahead business man and pub- lisher, and that the New York Lepeer is the best literary paper of its kind published in the world. He has recently donated $10,000 for the purchase of Mount Vernon, and asa kind of reciprocity the Hon. Edward Everett is to contribute a series of ar- ticles for the Leger to be called the “Mount Vernon Yapers.” ‘The publication of Mr. Everett’s articles will Le commenced in the first number of the Leveer for 1859. fren the Trenton (N. J.) Daily Gazette.} Tur New York Levger.-We have been favored by the publisher with an advance copy of the ieR for January 1, containing, in addition to niuch other interesting original matter, the first of the * Mount Vernon Papers,” by the Hon. Edward Everett, and also the opening chapter of “ A True History ot the Colony of New Plymouth,” by L B., a descendant of Anne Broadstreet. Mr. Everett's first article is eminently charac- teristic of (he man; and their continuation cannot fail to add greatly to the interest of the Leper aliterary paper, the Leperr has no superior but few equals. As d n Journal and Courier.) 0GER.—The Leparr of Jan. 1, of which we have received an advance copy, contains Fdward Kverett’s first “ Mount Vernon Paper.” It is intreductory to his subject, explaining the asit new stends, and making a suggestion which will be interesting to the half million subscribers of the Levarn. ‘talko has the opening chapter of what promises to be a very entertaining history of the coleny of New Plymonth, which, no doubt, will be as authentic and faithful as the veritable Kniecker- bocker’s history of New York. Besides these, Mrs. Sigourney, J. G. Saxe, Wm. Ross Wallace, and a number of able contributors, add to the value and i tofthe paper. Bonner is a go-ahead man, [Frem the New Have Tuy New York Li ¢ don't mean to make his fortune without giv- ing a full equivalent to his readers. From the Norwich (Conn.) Daily Courier.) Tue New York Lencen.—We yesterday received an advance copy of the famous New York Lepaer , containing the introductory munber of »*Mount Vernon Papers,” together with various other interesting articles. As a specimen of beanty in the typographic art, the Lepcrr is as far superior to the ordinary run of newspapers as it is in the extent of its circulation, But immense as is its civenlation, we do not doubt that it is destined creasing indefinitely. The series of vers which Mr. Everett is to write for its uring the next year will inevitably give it r currency than ever it has had before. [rem the New Bedford Mercury.) Tur Movnr Vernon Parensi—We are in- debted to Mr. Bonner, the es ee for anadvence copy of the New York Leporr for Jan, 1, 185%, which contains the first of the fifty “ Mount Vernon Papers,” to be contributed by the Hon. Edward Everett, in consideration of the dona- tion of Mr. Bonner of $10,000 towards the purchase of Mount Vernon. Mr. Everett states that in ac- ceding to the proposition of Mr. Bonner he is en- abled thereby to reach and interest a large number of readers in the enterprise which he las so much at heart, and sets forth a — programme of the subjects on which he shail treat. The Lepgrr also contains the opening chapter of “ A True ey ot Plymouth,” by |. B., a descendant of Anne Brad- trect, commonly called the Tenth Muse. Parsons & Co., No. 107° Union street, are agents for the LEDGER. the Albany Deity Knickerboeker. } New York Leporn. he first of Mr. Everett's “Mount Vernon Papers” makes its appearance in the number of the Lencrn which just been pub- lished. It fills about two columns and a half of the paper, and is a general introduction to the series— giving a statement of the circumstances which have prompted the movement, in which M. B. has borne such a conspicuous part, for the purchase of the Mount Vernon estate. The articles which Mr. Ev- erett will furnish the Leperr will double its cireu- lation, and make it the most widely read journal that the world has ever seen. Bonner'’s success, great as it is, is not beyond his deserts. The enter- rise which he has exhibited in conducting the uz yR_ shows that he is the “ Napoleon of Pab- lishers.” In addition tothe paper furnished by Mr. Everett,the Lencrn of this week will also contain the opening chapter of “ A True History of the Co- lony of New Viymout by 1. B., a descendant of _— Bye aa comincany called the “ Tenth nse, Ce a (Prem the Newar! ening Jonrual.] We hove been favored with an advance copy of the New York Lene: dan. 1, Ds’ This copy contains the first i the series of fifty papers whic! the Hon. Edwar Pverett recently contracted to furnish to the Leverr for the handsome sum of $200 each-the $10,000 paid for this service to be appropriated to the fund in aid of the purchase of the Mount Vernon estate as a national shrine. The first article from the pen of Mr. Everett is devoted to a sketch of this undertaking, and the means thus far ¢ — ed to secure the estate; but he promises that while he shall regard these papers as a medium of communicating wiyh the public, from time to time, the progress and prospects of the work, that, on the whole, the articles furnished by him shall be of a miscellaneous character, and exhibit as mach variety in the subjects treated as can be expected from one pen. This number of the Lenaer also contains the first chapter of a “True History of the Colony of New Plymouth,” by L. B., a descendant of Anne Brad strect, and a great variety of other original articles of decided interest to the public. om the New York Express.) Epwanrp Everett's Fixer Parka.—From the Ist of January Leperr we learn, at the hands of Mr. Everett, that he has repeated ¥ tion in this city on the 12th of November last, for the one hundred and first time. It has been spoken several times since. The present occupant of the Mount Vernon estate will thank Mr. Everett for his first paper, as it ie the completest vindication yet made for receiving the value pat by him upon the estate. Mr. E. also offers to recefve Mount Vernon contributions from any of the million of readers of the Leporr. The January number of the Lenerr is certainly unsurpaseed, and, we think, unequalled, both in the ability of its contributions and in the character of its contributors. (From the New Coe Advertiser, Tur New Yous Levorrt.—We have received from Mr. Bonner an advance copy of the New York Levern for January 1, which contains—in addition to much other interesting original matter—the first of the “Mount Vernon rs,” by the Hon. Ed- ward Everett, and also the opening chapter of “A True History of the Colony of New Plymouth,” by L.B., a descendant of Anne Bradstreet, com- monly called the Tenth Muse. The teen oe new year with the great additional att of these papers by Mr. & rett, the firet instalment of his part of the conside- ration, for Mr. Bonner’s munificent donation to the Mount Vernon fund. The paper contributed by 1. Everett is an account of the o1 and progress of the _ now prosecuted for the purchase of Mount Vernon, and his mention of Mr. John A. Washington gives another complexion to the char acter of that gentleman than the one he now wear in the a ped estimation. Mr. Everett's firs “paper” will place the whole matter in a new ligh before the public, {From the Roston Atjgs and Bee.} Mr. Evenert's Mount Vernon Parens.—Bon- ner’s Lenorn for the 1s tof January—for an advance copy of which we are indebted to the enterprising ye plisher—contains the first of Mr. Everett's “Mount Vernon Papers,” which have attracted considerable comment by the fact that Mr. Bonner has con- tributed $10,000 to the fund for the purchase of the Mount Vernon estate, in consideration for which Mr. Everett is to continue his series of articles week- ly during the year, The first paper is written in Mr. Kvereits pure and simple style, and commences With his reasons for assuming the name of these papers, but says they will be of a miscellaneous character, embracing an account of the progress and pro: = ts of purchasing Mount Vernon, tradi- tions of Washington, numerous autographs and let ters, as yet unpublished, &c, [From the Mlustrated Landon News, Dec 4} Bomething of asensation has been made in the Wterary World by the announcement that Bonner, of the Lancer, has secured a series of articles from the pen of Edward Everett for the columns of that oe weekly. Mr. Bonner has paid $10,000 into i Mount Vernon Fund, for which Mr. lverett agrees to write an article each week for one yexr, entitled “The Mount Vernon Papers.” It is a sapi- tal operation for the refined and eloquent Everett no harm to address a million of readers a week through an edition of 350,000 copies of the Lenarn. This Inst donation swells Mr. Everett's contribution to the sum of £60,000; and Messrs, Derby and Jackson, popalir publishers of this city, offer $5,000 for the privilege of publishing the series of articles in a volume at the end of the year. ivertiser ) New York Levarr. eure in receipt of an ad- vance copy of the New York Len tor Jan. 1, which contains, in addition to much other interesting original matter the first of the “Mount Vernon Pa- pers,” by the Hon. Bd. Everett. A new story by ise vanus Cobb, Jr. entitled “ Harry Montford, or the Privateer’s Last Prize,” is also commenced; also the opening chapter of “A True History of the Colony of New Plymouth,” by [. B., a descendant of Anne Bradstreet, commonly called the Tenth Mase, Jobn G. Sexe has an amusing, versified and diversified story of ““ Ho-flo of the Golden Belt,” being one of the * Nine Stories of China.” If the numbers of the Lapeer succeeding the one before us prove half as interesting and valuable, the price asked for it is infinitely less than its real worth. An ariay of talent, such as no other journal hos ever enjoyed, is now employed on its columns. Its success is not at all to be wondered at. {From the San¢y Bil! (N. Y.) Heratd.] thing to hear people denounce this paper. We have read every number issued (th excepted), and have never met with an immoral the religious and secular journals of the day, ovigi- nated in the Lenern. How can a paper, which numbers among its con- tributors such names liam Ross Wallace, Miss Carey, Fanny Fern paper!” ir. Bonner has recently engaged Edward Eve- rett to contribute an article once a week for a year, atan expense of ten thousand dollars, and has Would Edward nnect himself with a “vile paper” for pee that large snm in advance. everett ten thousand dollars, or any other sum? We bave said thus much hearted, enterprisin, dustry has worked princes f the day. Success to him. Don't think that the ringing of Mr. Bonner’s dol- lars in our pocket has prompted the above. Onthe contrary, we believe the Herald is the only paper in the State from which Mr. Bonner withholds his advertising. Mocnr Vernon Parers sy Epwarn E' As we go to 7 ‘ees the first of these much ex men will praise thee,” saith high authority, thou doest well for thyself.” pature. classification, we say that t the best paper of its cle Leperr ‘There is proba e reli; morals, iner ions, ‘or although vile number of 1, there are a chance, see per of at least it is neith pecially among those who 4 tive and jealous for public there have been issued + half a million of copies for great many people who n the Lepcrn, and who think it very doubtful character. W found nor high, itis unexceptionable in mo: a we, al least, have no right te complain of it on the seore of taste, having observed, in several in- stances, extracts trem our own editorials adorning its columns, unostentatious of their source. Indeed, the Brope exceedingly fastidious upou the point of delicacy, ond rigid in his requirements to a degiee which might be imitated by many of our most respectable papers, with great advantage to themeelyes. While this is tue, and Mr. Bonner de- dit of it, we think that the Mustrated whieh we sappe large portion of circulation of the paper depends, are rather romantic and marvellous, than to cultivate a re- fined and healthy taste. We should have expected as much good from a rentleman of Mr. Bonners kuown religious charac- ter, and may be permitted to express a hope that he will not be averse to avy improvement which may render his paper not oniy a source of wealth, but employ its great influence for the highest iute- ests of its re This would be a noble ambi- tion, and might make his name # monument. In reference to Mr. Everett's article, we think that more will be required than even his most polished pen to persuade the people—especially of the North—that the proprietor of the Mount Verhon estate is not a degenerate scion, a sordid specu- later, We are sure that our noble women, who, with the sensitiveness of their sex to whatever is high and patriotic, have taken this work in hand, think so. We confess that we do not envy him his position, bargaining with those our earthly angels, who, toking from our hands the work we ought to have done, are rescuing our country and age from _o- which history would have fixed upon it jorever. [From the New York of the Philadelphia J New You, Saturday, Dec. 20, 1858. Tue New York Livekn—Pmst or ue Mount yaows vi ot ate my x —— the absence of news of importance, | take the yr tehord nity afforded by the 4 eg nd of Mr. Edward Everett's introduction to the Monnt Vernon papers in the New York Lenerr to-day, to say something of Mr. Robert Bonner’s enterprise in a literary point of vie | agree with you in your views recently published, as to the difficulty of finding a large class of re «© in the United States who will pay any ting like two shillings for a magazine. The pro- prietors of the repablications of the English quar. terlies, even, have recently announced that they are in danger of suspending their publications: another significant fact in addition to those cited by you to prove that our people are not yet edneated to an appreciation of literary talent. The encourage- nent that is given toany work is chiefly derived from the females of the country. Men do not heed expend- ing two or three, or even ten shillings a day for use- Jews drink and nerve-soothing sears, but would think it a hard case to pay fifty cents a month for one or two high toned literary of scientific journals to place upon their tables. The New York Levora has its hasis on these truths, and I know, from the retarns of the sales seen by me, that before the financia! Panic the sales of that paper amounted to upwards of 330,000 weekly. Now, this circulation age | much good to lic taste, and eventually it will educate its millions of readers to enjoy more sub stantial matter. The ray Herald, of London, published fora penny, had for ten years an av tage cireulation of 300,000 weekly, and it gradu ally gave its readers more fact and less fancy. preparing the way for @ more weeful literature than that which first gave it ite large circulation. Some of the hest and wisest essays in the lan- guere were issued in its columns. Mr. Bonner will _be obliged to adopt the same course. In fact, he is now on the way to it, Our young readers will find thatthe practical is the truly valuable— that facts are the source of all knowledge, and that uo theory can be sustained withont them. In five years more the Lancer may be the highest type of magazine literature. There is nothing to Linder it. Mr. Bonner is an eminently practical man, with clear perceptions, refined taste, and well able to judge how far he can trust to gratify it. Just as for es he can go, I am persuaded he will go on in improving his work, and th h he may ex- cite the envy of some persons and the hostility of others, all liberal winds in the literary world should recognize that he is doing society an incalculable service, the fruits of which are eure to be deve- oped in the future. [From the Philadelphia Daily Ledger.) Tur Mounr Vernon Parens.—The first of Mr. Everett's papers, written for the New York Lenorn, has appeared in the r er for January 1, 1859, published in advance. 1. Everett's contributions will add to the value of the Lenown, which is otherwise a publication of no ordinary mogit, being snpplic liberally with well-written editorials and essays upon various subjects from writers of acknowledged merit. Mr. Everett, in his first paper, explains why he has undertaken the task of writing those papers, and the futerest he feels in rescuing Mount Vernon from neglect and destruction. The newspapers over the country have been very liberal, or rather eral, in their abuse of Mr. Washington, the ent owner of Monnt Vernon, for enffering that into decay; but, according to Mr. lic have shown the greatest n Jeet of a place hallowed by national and patriotic associations, and when they have done their daty it will be time enough to rebuke Mr. Washington. [From the Philadelphia Evening Journal.) A Suant New Youn i parr Boy.—Philadelphia boys, if they have not an indefinite extent of book learning, are certainly the most ‘cute class of urchins that we ever encountered, This morning, while going up the steps leading to the Mayor's of- ublisher; and it will do the | | oljects of interest are brought to Tue Niw Youk Levcex.—lt is a very common long stories sentence in its columns. On the contrary, many of the fine moral sayings which are floating about in George D. Prentice, Wil- Arthur, Mrs. Sigourney, and others whose pens have Jent a lustre to American literature, be a “vile | foe we thet one of theirmunber, who saluted as with ‘ew York | sir?” We replied, aa we the bright fee of the lad, “We gue ant it Sorte is “ You hat peee et itnow,” said he, “for this paper has g first number of the ‘Mount Holly Papers’ fn it” We cmiled andibly as we thonght of the mistake: that would dedicite all the powin eloquence of Everett to that fruitful spot of New Jersey, instead of the sacred shades of Mount Vernon. * Buy @ [From the Hai tford Daily Press } ‘Tre Mont Verxon Parens.—C. G. Geet has tée- ceived the New York Lercex for January 1, con- tang the first number of Mr. Everett's Mount Vernon Papers. This article is only introductory, laying out somewhat the groundwork for fatare numbers. They are not to be exclusively, or even ch , taken up in discussing the subject of the purchase of Mount Vernon. In visiting different patie of the country for the purpose of cetieeriog. is lecture upon Washington, many traditions ani x. Everett’s no- tice, which will farnish materials fora few of the apers, which it is designed shall, upon the whole, «of a miscellaneous character, and exhibit as much variety in the subjects treated us can be ex- pected from the productions of one pen. Frem the Boston Daily Transerint } First Frerrs.—We understand that before one Kk this afternoon, a letter was received by Mr, erett4rom Mr. N. 1. Sawin, of North avenue, Old Cambridge, inclosing ten dollars as his contri- bution toward the fund for the purchase of Mount Vernon, which was forwarded by Mr. Sawin in pur- suance of the notice appended to the first namber of the Mount Vernon papers, which Mr. Sawin had | just seen in the New York Lencrr. This donation was accompanied by 2 very inte- resting letter from the donor, relating his fither’s reminiscences of Washington. We understand thata handsomely engraved re- ceipt is in preparation, ornamented with v the riv d garden in front of Mount Vernon, & copy of which will be sent to every person trans- miitting a subscription to Mr. Everett. [From the Boston Journal.) Tre New York Lenara.—We have received an advance copy of Bonner’s New York Leposr for January 1, containing the first of the series of Mount Vernon papers. ‘This paper is mainy intro- ductory. ‘the first chapter of True History of the Co- lony of New Plymouth” is given, which bids fair to be rich and spicy. Saxe basa long poem in this number. Mrs. L. H. Sigourney, Alice Carey, and other well known writers, are contributors tw the justice toa noble man, who by his untiring in- ‘is way fron. the position of a journeyman printer to a place among the moneyed {From the New York Chronicle, a leading Baptist paper } sTT.—— pected contributions of the accomplished Everett to the Lrvern, appears in the columns of that paper. We are willing to take this opportunity to say a word concerning the Leveérr and its proprietor. “All when Mr. Bonner is re- ceiving the full benefit of this proclivity of human At the risk of being involved in the by far bly much misapprehension as to its character, es conserva. | first of the famous “Mount Vernon Papers” caleulated to pamper a liking for the adventurous, cx, Which is certainly a Sat of a high order ,and one which may be safely admitted into any family. veller.] e Mount Vewnon Parers.—We advance copy of the New York 1, containing the first of the pers to be contributed by the in consideration of the dona- y Me. Bonner of $10,000 towards the fand for the purchase of Mount Vernon. The article is ap- propriately headed with a view of Mount Vernon nd verett, in his article, gives his reasons for assenting to the proposition of Mr. Bonner, stating that he is thereby enabled to reach and interest & large aumber of readers in the enterprise which he has so much at heart. He then describes the pre- sent condition of Mount Vernon, and the bad resulta of the want of restraint upon the large namber of annual visiters to the spot. ‘The Lrp also contains the opening chapter of “A True History of Plymouth,” by L B.,a descend- a ot Anuve Bradstreet, commonly called the Tenth use, Ac. [From the Boston Daily Advertiser.) Tue Movxt Verxon Papers —The New York Lencen, the first of the “Mount Vernon Pa- pers.” f Mr. Everett's pen, will be for sale by the newsmen te: The publisher of the Lepger: has secured a copyright for the whole of his paper, rere it otherwise, it would be of coure unfair nt what he was secured by the payment of so large asum. The motto of the “Mount Ver- non Papers” is that used by Washington himself— “Eautus acta proba.” This number of the Leparn also contains the opening chapter of “A True History of the Colony of New Plymouth, by I. B., a descendant of Anne Bradstreet, commonly called the Tenth Muse, &c., &e., &c., besides its usual variety of general reading. [From the Boston Daily Ledger.) Mount Vexnon, Evexerr axp ae PO ~ rt. Everett is out. It appears in the New York Lxeporr for January 1, whieh is already out and on our table. M». Everett suggests to each of the readera of he Laveen, estimating them at a million, to con- ribute a half dollar each to the fand, which would tonce close up the whole business, and more too. He will receive the subscriptions himself. By A @ capital idea. Now begin and pour em [From the Philadelphin Argus.) Tar New York Levorr—There is no publisher n the United States that poseesses the indomitable energy that Mr. Bonner does. No paper in the country is so free from indecorous unbecom- ng matter as is the New York Leparn. No lady need fear that a blush will be called up to the cheek by reading any of its chapters ‘aloud. | ACard from Mr. Bonner about a Live Newe paper. Tbelieve that one man has as good a right to publish a paper as another, or to get up a large circulation, or to employ eminent contribntors, or to advertise extensively, or to do anything else that is honest and fair. I do not believe, however, that any publisher has a right to impose upon and deceive the public, or to attempt to steal another man’s “thunder,” or to do anything else that is mean and dishonorable. In a word, I believe that “every tnb should stand upon its own bottom.” In yesterday's 7ribune, aBoston publication ad- vertised itself as “A Live Newsraren,” and, os aa evidence of its vitality—as a proof that it was alive--that it contained a contribution by the Hon. Epwaxp Evexett,and a humorous poem hy Jou G. Saxe. On examining this paper, whied was an- nowneed with such a flourish of trampets, | found that it contained just twenty-two lives by Mr. Everett, which it had copied from an old ap twral address; and the “humorous poem,” by G. Saxe, 1 found to be “an old acquaintance”—a pocmn which was written for and published in the ager some weeks ago, and for which I paid Mr, Saze what he considered a very liberal sum. Now, | leave it to the public to Youd e if euch a publication would not be more appropriately desig- nated by being advertised asa pean instead of @ Live newspaper. But this is not the first time that this publication hes offended. It has heretofore published some of my copyrighted articles; but I am not disposed to treat it harshly. It does not stand alone in this matter. There is no paper published in the United States from whieh so many stories, sketches, essays and worms are copied by the country press as the New ork Lenern; and there is none that receives so little credit in proportion to the amount of matter taken from it. This arises, probably, from the fact that I do not print the fine, Written for the New York Ledger,” over everything which | publish originally. This custom of extracting trom the columns of the Leper, without the customary ac- knowledgment, at one time annoyed me somewhat, but latterly it has been a source of amusement, as will be ween by the facts above stated as well as those which follow:— Harper's Weekly, @ time ago, published an article which struck ns as being an old acquaint- ance, and on turning to our files we discovered that it was, word for word, one of Faxny Fery’s Levers “Skerenns” which had been published and copyrighted by us. On being informed of this fact, Nessrs. Harper promptly made the amende honorable, and stated in explanation that the article had been copied from an English s cal, which, it seems, “ had ted” the “Sketch” and published it as orlang, l. Ashort time after this oceurrence, the Home Jounal published a story, credited to a London | yer, Which story was written expressly for the edger by Sylvants Cobb, Jr. We called General Morris’ cttention to this fact, and he inmediately and handsomely mide the proper ackuowledg- ment, but in the same number of the Home Journal in which the correction appeared, another Ledger article was published, Mkewise credited to a Lonion by 340 ‘This rather startled our friend the General. “What confounded thieves they are over there !"? raid he 5 “ they live by plundering American litera- ure |” Next in turn came the grave Journal of Com- merce, with one of Emerson Bennett's graphic “Mexican Sketches,” written expressly for the Lepern, and which, hay jog probably been pilfered and published by some other paper was copied by the Journal, without credit to either the Lepore or the author. And iastly, the Heme Journal, notwithstandiag the great precautions taken hy its conductors to prevent the recurrence of such accidents, recently published an orticle on “Jealousy,” credited to vehens, Which was written for us by Augusta Moore, and published in the Langer of the loth of We rhall not say anything to our good- i friend General Morris about this last mat- We would not willingly drive him to despair. But, after all, we de not know that we can blame our cotemporaries. It lx very natural for editors in search of matter to take the very best they can find. ws of ”