BY JOHN P KENNEDY.

SECOND EDITION, REVISED.

In two large and handsome 12mo. volumes, with a Portrait and fac-simile of a letter from John Adams.

ALSO,

A handsome Library Edition, in two beautifully printed octavo vol Mints.

The whole of Mr. Wirt's Papers, Correspondence. Diaries. etc, having been placed in the hands of Mr. Kennedy, to be used in this work: it will be found to comain much that is new and interesting relative to the political history of the times, as well as to the private life of Mr. Wirt.

The exceedingly favorable manner in which this work has been everywhere received, having rapidly exhausted the first edition, the publishers have pleasure in presenting a second, revised, in a smaller form and at a lower price. In so doing, they have been desirous to meet the wishes of many with whom its former cost was an objection. In its present neat and convenient form, the work is eminently fined to assume the position which it merits as a book for every parlor table and for every fire-side where there is an appreciation of the kindliness and manliness, the intellect and the affection, the wit and liveliness which rendered William Wirt atonce so eminent in the world, so brilliant in society, and so loving and loved in the retirementof his domestic circle. Uniting all these attractions, it cannot fail to find a place in every private and public library, and in all collections of books for the use of schools and colleges; for the young can have before them no brighter example of what can be accomplished by industry and resolution, than the life of William Wirt, as unconsciously related by himself in these volumes.

The approbation bestowed upon this work by the press has been universal. From among numerous recommendatory notices, the publishers submit a few.

One of the most valuable books of the season, and certainly one of the most entertaining works ever published in this country. Mr. Kennedy is admirably qualified for the preparation of such a work, and has evidently had access to a great variety of useful material. The work is one which should be in the hands of every young man in the country. Its intrinsic interest will secure it a very general popularity. - N. Y. Courier and Enquirer.

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. - Richm'd Inq.

This work has been looked for with much interest by the public, and will not disappoint the high expectations justly based upon the well-known talents of the author, and the abundant materials left by the distinguished orator and jurist, to which he has had free access. - Baltimore American.

The style is at once vigorous and fascinating, and the interest of the most absorbing character. - Philadelphia Inquirer.

Mr. Kennedy is one of the very finest of American writers. He never touches a subject that he does not adorn - and it is fortunate for the memory of Mr. Wirt that the history of his life has fallen into such hands. The publishers have performed their task in excellent style. The paper and the type are good, and the whole getting up is admirable. - Richmond Whig.

Mr. Kennedy has indeed given us two delightful and instructive volumes. No part of what he has thus brought together could have been omitted without detriment to the perfect picture of the great man who held for twelve years the important office or Attorney-General of these United States. Inwoven with the biographical anecdotes, letters, and speeches, are elucidatory threads that guide the reader to a better understanding of various matters of history, and give a general and permanent value to the work. A fine portrait is prefixed to the first volume, and a curious facsimile of a letter from John Adams is given in the second. - N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.

Mr. Kennedy has made a couple of very interesting volumes. He has not disappointed the expectations of those who know his powers, and had enjoyed the spirit, grace, and humor of his previous writings. He has properly adopted the plan of making Mr. Wirt speak for himself, whenever this was possible. We have accordingly, a large body of his letters, showing him in every possible attitude, during almost every period of his life, and always in a manner to satisfy us of the equal goodness of his heart and the clear manliness of his intellect. The lawyer, in particular will be apt to peruse these pages with a sensible sympathy. They illustrate the progress of thousands, through a long and painful struggle - from poverty, through adversity, and finally, into renown and excellence. They furnish many admirable examples, as well as interesting history. - Charleston Mercury.