One of the best written American family memorials which has been issued. The style is simple, yet weighty; the matter well chosen, consisting of substantial facts of interest. It is in general, an excellent model of this species ot composition. Though the tendency is to eulogy, and though eulogy would have a satisfactory apology when a son commemorates the virtues of a father, yet this is not overdone on that score, the picture presented bearing strong traits of reality. There is, as characteristic of the old New-York society, much deference paid to family and birth. This book, besides being of interest to the family and friends of the subject, is a valuable contribution to the local history of the State. It has been prepared with unusual care, and is worthy the reputation of the writer, the acute critic and essayist, William A. Jones, whose authorship of the volume is disclosed in the preface.-Literary World, July 28. A neatly written and affectionate tribute of filial love and reverence, and includes several interesting biographical details of the various branches of the family. It is handsomely printed, by Stanford and Swords.--Churchman, July 28. It is from the pen of Mr. William A. Jones, and is a graceful and honorable tribute of filial affection to the memory of a father of whom his children might well feel proud. Of Mr. Jones, the author of this little volume, we have often had occasion to publish our opinions when reviewing some of his writings, which he has lately given to the public too rarely.--Holden's Magazine for August. This is an appropriate and modest tribute of filial affection to the memory of a late eminent citizen of New-York. It describes his personal character, his in-door habits and tastes, his private friendships and studies, with a natural simplicity and pathos that is adapted to awaken a lively interest even in the reader who was not acquainted with the subject, and to those who were within the sphere of his domestic intimacies it must be an invaluable memorial of departed excellence. As Mr. Jones is presented in this little volume, though meeting with constant points of difference on social and political questions which we deem of vital importance, we cannot withhold our admiration of his intellectual acuteness, his dignified cordiality, his refined taste, and his high conscientiousness, which seemed to form an essential part of his nature. The style of the book is in keeping with the polished and tasteful Essays which have given the author the reputation of an accomplished writer.—Tribune, August 4. One of the best written American family memorials which has been issued. The style is simple, yet weighty; the matter well chosen, consisting of substantial facts of interest. It is in general, an excellent model of this species ot composition. Though the tendency is to eulogy, and though eulogy would have a satisfactory apology when a son commemorates the virtues of a father, yet this is not overdone on that score, the picture presented bearing strong traits of reality. There is, as characteristic of the old New-York society, much deference paid to family and birth. This book, besides being of interest to the family and friends of the subject, is a valuable contribution to the local history of the State. It has been prepared with unusual care, and is worthy the reputation of the writer, the acute critic and essayist, William A. Jones, whose authorship of the volume is disclosed in the preface.-Literary World, July 28. A neatly written and affectionate tribute of filial love and reverence, and includes several interesting biographical details of the various branches of the family. It is handsomely printed, by Stanford and Swords.--Churchman, July 28. It is from the pen of Mr. William A. Jones, and is a graceful and honorable tribute of filial affection to the memory of a father of whom his children might well feel proud. Of Mr. Jones, the author of this little volume, we have often had occasion to publish our opinions when reviewing some of his writings, which he has lately given to the public too rarely.--Holden's Magazine for August. This is an appropriate and modest tribute of filial affection to the memory of a late eminent citizen of New-York. It describes his personal character, his in-door habits and tastes, his private friendships and studies, with a natural simplicity and pathos that is adapted to awaken a lively interest even in the reader who was not acquainted with the subject, and to those who were within the sphere of his domestic intimacies it must be an invaluable memorial of departed excellence. As Mr. Jones is presented in this little volume, though meeting with constant points of difference on social and political questions which we deem of vital importance, we cannot withhold our admiration of his intellectual acuteness, his dignified cordiality, his refined taste, and his high conscientiousness, which seemed to form an essential part of his nature. The style of the book is in keeping with the polished and tasteful Essays which have given the author the reputation of an accomplished writer.-Tribune, August 4. |