Magnificently Embellished Work. ` IN COURSE OF PUBLICATION, PHILADELPHIA. PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE WORLD, BY JOHN FROST, LL. D. To be Completed in Thirty Numbers at 25 Cents Each: Comprising Three Royal Octavo Volumes, each Volume Complete in itself. CRITICAL NOTICES. THE work is got up in the same splendid style of typography and embellishments as Harper's Illuminated Bible-the engravings, in particular, we think are decidedly superior-in the scope and point given to the subjects intended to be illustrated, the artist has displayed the perfection of a master, both in design and execution. With regard to the literary merits of the work, the author stands high as a writer and compiler of History. Taken all in all, it is probably one of the most beautiful and instructive pictorial publications ever issued from the American press. As a compendium of History, so necessary to lay a foundation for general knowledge, its beauty and cheapness should make it sought for by all persons of moderate means.-Waterberry American. We have received the second and third numbers of Dr. Frost's great work, the "Pictorial History of the World," and they exhibit the same excellence in paper, print, and illustrations to be found in the first number, noticed in the last Telegraph. Indeed, we regard this work as not only the greatest undertaking in the book line that has ever been attempted in this country, but superior in all respects, in point of style and mechanical execution, to anything that has preceded it, and equal 3 queath the elegant sword presented to me by the Rifle Company of New Orleans, commanded by Capt. Beal, as a memento of my regard, and to bring to his recollection the gallant services of his deceased father Gen'l. John Coffee,in the late Indian and British war, under my command, and his gallant conduct in defence of New Orleans in 1814 and 1815; with this injunction, that he wield it in the protection of the rights secured to the American citizen under our glorious constitution, against all-invaders, whether foreign foes, or intestine traitors. I bequeath to my beloved grandson Andrew Jackson, son of A. Jackson, Jun. and Sarah his wife, the sword presented to me by the citizens of Philadelphia, with this injunction, that he will always use it in defence of the constitution and our glorious union, and the perpetuation of our republican system: remembering the motto-"Draw me not without occasion, nor sheath me without honour." The pistols of Gen'l. Layfayette, which were presented by him to Gen❜l. George Washington, and by Col. Wm. Robertson presented to me, I bequeath to George Washington Lafayette, as a memento of the illustrious personages through whose hands they have passed—his father, and the father of his country. The gold box presented to me by the corporation of the City of New York, the large silver vase presented to me by the ladies of Charleston, South Carolina, my native state, with the large picture representing the unfurling of the American banner, presented to me by the citizens of South Carolina when it was refused to be accepted by the United States Senate, I leave in trust to my son A. Jackson, Jun., with directions that should our happy country not be blessed with peace, an event not always to be expected, he will at the close of the war or end of the conflict, present each of said articles of inestimable value, to that patriot residing in the city or state from which they were presented, who shall be adjudged by his countrymen or the ladies to have been the most valiant in defence of his country and our country's rights. The pocket spyglass which was used by Gen❜l. Washington during the revolutionary war, and presented to me by Mr. Custis, having been burned with my dwelling-house, the Hermitage, with many other invaluable relics, I can make no disposition of them. As a memento of my high regard for Gen❜l. Robert Armstrong as a gentleman, patriot, and soldier, as well as for his meritorious military services under my command during the late British and Indian war, and remembering the gallant bearing of him and his gallant little band at Enotochopco creek, when, falling desperately wounded, he called out-" My brave fellows, some may fall, but save the cannon❞—as a memento of all these things, I give and bequeath to him my case of pistols and sword worn by me throughout my military career, well satisfied that in his hands they will never be disgraced—that they will never be used or drawn without occasion, nor sheathed but with honour. Lastly, I leave to my beloved son all my walking-canes and other relics, to be distributed amongst my young relatives— namesakes-first, to my much esteemed namesake, Andrew J. Donelson, son of my esteemed nephew A. J. Donelson, his first choice, and then to be distributed as A. Jackson, Jun. may think proper. Lastly, I appoint my adopted son Andrew Jackson, Jun., my whole and sole executor to this my last will and testament, and direct that no security be required of him for the faithful execution and discharge of the trusts hereby reposed in him. In testimony whereof I have this 7th day of June, one thousand eight hundred and forty-three, hereunto set my hand, and affixed my seal, hereby revoking all wills heretofore made by me, and in the presence of MARION ADAMS, ANDREW JACKSON. (Seal.) State of Tennessee, Davidson County Court, A paper writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Andrew Jackson, Sen., dec'd., was produced in open court for probate, and proved thus:-Marion Adams, Elizabeth D. Love, and Richard Smith, three of the subscribing witnesses thereto, being first duly sworn, depose and say, that they became such in the presence of the said Andrew Jackson, Sr., dec'd., and at his request and in the presence of each other; and that they verily believe he was of sound and disposing mind and memory at the time of executing the same. Ordered, That said paper writing be admitted to record as such will and testament of the said Andrew Jackson, Sr., dec'd. Whereupon Andrew Jackson, Jun., the executor named in said will, came into court and gave bond in the sum of two hundred thousand dollars, (there being no security required by said will,) and qualified according to law. Ordered, That he have letters testamentary granted to him. State of Tennessee, Davidson County : I, Robert B. Castleman, Clerk of the County Court, of said county, do certify that the foregoing is a true and perfect copy of the original will of Andrew Jackson, Sr., dec'd., together with the probate of the same, as proven at the July term, 1845, of said court, as the same remains of record in my office. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court at my office, this the 15th day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-five. County Seal. Ro. B. CASTLEMAN, By his deputy, PHINEAS GARRETT. A CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN GEN. A. JACKSON AND COM. J. D. ELLIOTT. The patriotic reply of General Jackson to Commodore J. D. Elliot's letter, tendering him the use of the Sarcophagus obtained by him at Palestine, as his final resting-place, having been alluded to in several of the eulogies in this work, and it having been thought proper to insert it in this place, Commodore Elliott has kindly furnished the Editor with the correspondence. Washington City, March 18th, 1845. MY DEAR GENERAL:-Last night I made something of a speech at the National Institute, and have offered for their acceptance the sarcophagus which I obtained at Palestine, brought home in the Constitution, and believed to contain the remains of the Roman emperor, Alexander Severus, with the suggestion that it might be tendered you for your final restingplace. I pray you, General, to live on in the fear of the Lord; dying the death of a Roman soldier; an emperor's coffin awaits you. I am truly your old friend, To General Andrew Jackson. JESSE D. ELLIOTT. Hermitage, March 27, 1845. DEAR SIR :-Your letter of the 18th instant, together with the copy of the proceedings of the National Institute, furnished me by their corresponding secretary, on the presentation, by |