Cary, Lucius, (Lord Falkland. -Born in England in 1610; died in 1643. An admirable critic, and genial companion.

Channing, William Ellery.-A celebrated Unitarian preacher and author. Born at Newport, Rhode Island, 1780, and died in 1842. He held a foremost position among religious authors, was bold and acute in controversy, and left behind him an honored name.

Chatterton, Thomas.-"The marvelous boy who perished in his pride," although dying by his own hand at the age of seventeen, had already astonished the world by his precocious genius. He was born at Bristol, England, in 1752, removed to London, and suffered extreme poverty during the latter part of his brief, distinguished career.

Cherry, Andrew.-Born in England, 1762, distinguished himself by the composition of popular ballads, and died in 1812.

Child, Lydia Maria.-American writer and editor, author of a "History of Rome," "The Oasis," etc.; born in 1802, died in 1880.

Clare, John. The peasant poet, whose pastoral writings have decided merit, was born in Northamptonshire, England, in 1793, and died in 1864.

Clarke, James Freeman.-Clergyman, author, and editor, is a native of Boston, where he was bo:n in 1810. He has always been forward in reformatory movements, and has aided them by his versatile pen.

Coates, Dr. Reynell.-Known as the author of "The Gambler's Wife," was born in 1802, and for many years resided in Camden, New Jersey. He has frequently made contributions to medical literature.

Coleridge, Samuel Taylor.-One of the most famous of English authors. Of magnificent intellectual endowments, he was equally distinguished for his controversial power and imaginary creations. His most remarkable poem is the "Rime of the Ancient Mariner." This, with a number of fragmentary pieces, gave him first rank in the literary world, while it is conceded that his splendid genius was used but fitfully, and without the effect of which it was really capable. Born in Devonshire, 1752; died in London, 1834.

Coleridge, Hartley.-The eldest son of Samuel Tayor Coleridge, and possessed of talents scarcely less brilliant than those of his distinguished father. Born in England, 1796; died, 1849.

Colman, George (The Younger).-Born in England, 1762; died in 1836. A theatrical manager, and author of poetical pieces well received by the reading public.

Cook, Eliza. The popular authoress of "The Old Arm Chair" began her contributions to periodical literature at an early age. A volume of poems issued in 1840 was well received. Born in 1817, and received a literary pension in 1864.

Cooke, Rose Terry.-B in Connecticut în 1827. Her prose and poetical works are of a high-order, the prose consisting mainly of brief sketches controuted to current periodicals,

Cowper, William.-This celebrated English poet, the most popular in his generation, infused an earnest, even a religious spirit, into nearly all his writings. yer his ballad on "John Gilpin," is marked by an exquisite humor. Cowper was constitutionally melancholy, and this threw a shadow over some of his writings. Several of his hymns must be ranked among English classics. Born in 1731; died in 1800.

Crabbe, George.-The people's poet and celebrated delineator of lowly life; also a well-known divine. Born in 1754 and died in 1832.

Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock.-The gifted author of "John Halifax, Gentleman;" also a volume of popular poems. Born in England, 1826.

Croly, George.-Born at Dublin, Ireland, 1785. died in 1860. A writer of poetry and romances, and a pulpit orator of great reputation.

Cross, Marian Evans Lewes, (George Eliot).—This celebrated authoress, who wrote over the signature of "George Eliot," displays in her works of fiction talents of the highest order. These are sought by readers of cultivated taste, and some of them have met with great favor. Their originality, profound thought and masterly diction, are universally admitted. Born in 1820; died in 1881.

Cunningham, Allan.-A Scotch poet and miscellaneous writer. His works have been popular, especially his biographies. Born in Dumfriesshire in 1785, apprenticed to a stone-mason at the age of eleven, and devoted his evenings to song and history. Died 1842

Cunningham, John.-A native of Ireland, born in 1729; died in 1773. A descriptive writer of more than ordinary merit.

Curtis, George William.-A scholarly writer and orator, an earnest advocate of civil service reform, whose editorship of Harper's Weekly has afforded a field for his versatile talents. Mr. Curtis was born in Rhode Island in 1824.

Cutter, George W.-The author of many spirited poems, some of them relating to the Mexican War, and others descriptive of steam power, the telegraph, etc., was born in Kentucky in 1814, and died in 1865.

De Lisle, Rouget.-Born in France, wrote at Strasburg the famous "Marseillaise Hymn.”

Dibdin, Charles.-Born in England, 1745; died in 1814. He was the author of numerous popular songs. His two sons, Charles and Thomas, composed songs and dramas.

Dickens, Charles.-The great novelist, whose works of fiction are known and read throughout the civilized

world, and who gained a renown unequalled by that of any author in recent times, was born at Portsmouth, England, February 7, 1812. Becoming disgusted with law, for which his father intended him, he removed to London, and became a reporter for the Morning Chronicle. His first literary work was a series of sketches for this paper. With the publication of "Pickwick Papers," Dickens sprang into sudden popularity, and thereafter maintained it by his wonderful creations in the realm of fiction, and the charm of his transcendent genius. Died June 9, 1870, and was buried in "Poet's Corner," Westminster Abbey.

Dickinson, Charles M.-His poems are characterized by strong emotion, their pathos being especially marked. Born at Lowville, New York, 1842.

Dickson, David.-Author of "The New Jerusalem," was born in England, 1583; died, 1662.

Dimond, William.—An English dramatist and poet, author of the popular "Mariner's Dream," was born in 1800; died in 1837.

Doane, George Washington.-Bishop Doane, of New Jersey, a scholarly author, whose writings exhibit refinement and taste, was born in 1799, and died in 1859.

Dobell, Sydney.-A somewhat eccentric writer, composed verses when nine years old, and even then showed the strange mixture of the philosophical and poetical spirit seen in his later productions. Born near London, 1824; died in 1874.

Doddridge, Philip.-Author of hymns universally in use, and various religious works, was born in England in 1702, and died in 1751.

Dodsley, Robert.-Author and publisher, born in Nottingham, England, 1703. Composed a volume of poems, a dramatic piece called "The Toy Shop," which, having been recommended by Pope, was produced at Covent Garden Theatre, with marked success. Dodsley first gave employment to the afterwards renowned Samuel Johnson. Died in 1764.

Drake, Joseph Rodman.-An American poet of unquestioned genius, whose popular poems, "The Culprit Fay," and "American Flag," met with universal favor, contributed to the press when sixteen years old, and at that age wrote humorous and satirical verses, over the signature of "Croaker," for the New York Evening Post. This precocious author was born in New York City, 1795, and died at the early age of twenty-five

Drayton, Michael.-Known chiefly for his spirited ballad of "Agincourt," was born in England, 1563, was made port-laureate in 1626, and died in 1631.

Dryden, John.-One of England's greatest poets, whose stately measures and lofty conceptions have commanded wide admiration. Dryden was born in

1631 and took his degrees at Trinity College, Cambridge. In 1670 he was appointed poet-laureate, with a salary of two hundred pounds a year. His most famous production was a magnificent satire on the political commotions of the time. Died in 1700, and was buried in Westminster Abbey.

Dufferin, Lady.-Wrote "The Lament of the Irish Emigrant," a poem which has become a household treasure. Her father was Thomas Sheridan, and her maiden name was Helen Selina. Mrs. Caroline Norton was her sister. Lady Dufferin was born in Ire. land in 1807, and on account of her beauty, wit, and accomplishments was a general favorite. Died June 13, 1867.

Duffy, Sir Charles Gavan.—A native of Ireland; born in 1816; known as poet and journalist; Colonial Prime Minister in Australia, 1871.

Dwight, John Sullivan.-A native of Boston, Massachusetts; born in 1813. His beautiful poem entitled "True Rest," shows the marked features of his writings,

Dwight, Timothy.-Theologian, pulpit orator, and president of Yale College, born at Northampton, Massachusetts, 1752; died in 1817. The literary style of President Dwight possesses a fine combination of strength and simplicity.

Edwards, Amelia Blandford.-An English novelist and occasional writer of poetry; born in 1831.

Elliott, Ebenezer.-Styled "The Corn Law Rhymer," was by occupation an iron-founder. During the agitation in England for the repeal of the "Cornlaws," he became famous for his spirited verses. Born in Yorkshire, 1781; died in 1849.

Emerson, Ralph Waldo.-Poet and philosopher, highly distinguished for originality, profound thought and terseness of expression, holding the highest rank in American literature, and popularly styled "The Concord Philosopher" Born in Massachusetts, 1803; resided at Concord, New Hampshire, and died in 1882.

Embury, Emma C.-The daughter of James R. Manly, an eminent physician of New York. Mrs. Embury's published works exhibit sense and a hearty, natural feeling, united to true refinement.

English, Thomas Dunn.-Physician, humorous and dramatic author, born at Philadelphia, 1819.

Everett, Edward.-One of America's most finished orators, whose scholarly, elaborate writings, together with his graceful, polished eloquence, gave him great celebrity. Mr. Everett was born at Dorchester, Massachusetts, 1794; filled with honor a number of important positions, both educational and political, and died in 1865. He combined the scholar, gentleman, statesman and orator in an eminent degree.

Falconer, William.-His only remarkable poem was "The Shipwreck," and this has given him enduring fame. He was of poor parentage; born in Scotland, 1732, and died in 1769.

Farningham, Marianne.-An English poetess who has contributed many religious poems to the London Christian Weekly. Devout piety breathes through

all her writings.

Fenner, Cornelius George.-A native of Providence, Rhode Island, born in 1822; died in 1847.

Ferguson, Sir Samuel.-A native of Ireland, born in

Gilbert, William S.-Joint author with Sullivan of 'Pinafore,” and numerous other comic operas, which have been universally popular, was born in England in 1836.

Goldsmith, Oliver.-The genial spirit and sound sense of Goldsmith appear in all his prose and poetical writings. In humble life and straitened circumstances, he yet left a rich legacy to English literature, and his works have gained high rank. His best known prose work is "The Vicar of Wakefield," and "The Deserted Village" is the sweetest of all his poems. His comedy, "She Stoops to Conquer," has enjoyed a

poem, "Forging the Anchor."

Fields, James Thomas.-In 1871 Mr. Fields retired from the publishing firm in Boston, with which he was

London, 1774.

Gough, John B.-Orator and reformer, whose lectures on temperance and other subjects, delivered

he found time to follow his literary pursuits, and, as the author of quite a number of poems, and editor of the Atlantic Monthly, he gained an enviable distinc tion, exerting a powerful influence in American litera Born at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 1817;

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died at Boston, 1881.

Finch, Francis Miles.-Author of "The Blue and the Gray," one of the most popular of modern lyrics; lawyer and judge; was born at Ithaca, New York, in 1827. The above poem was suggested by the women of Columbus, Mississippi, decorating alike the graves of the Union and Confederate dead.

Fosdick, William Whiteman.-Born in Ohio, 1825; died in 1862.

Foster, Stephen Collins.-A very popular com. poser of negro melodies, born in Pennsylvania in 1826; died in 1864.

Gage, Frances Dana.-A poetess of ability, and also known as a public lecturer, was born at Marietta, Ohio, 1808.

Gallagher, William D.-Author of "Miami and Other Poems," was born in Philadelphia in 1808. His labors have mainly been devoted to journalism.

Garfield, James Abram.-By the sheer force of conspicuous abilities and honest purposes, Mr. Garfield rose from humble life to the presidency of the United States, to which position he was elected in 1880. His assassination a few months after his inauguration pro duced a profound shock, and plunged the nation into mourning. His published speeches and addresses are of a high order. Born in Ohio, 1831; died 1881.

Gay, John.-This English dramatist and poet whose successes and failures were alike conspicuous, was a native of Devonshire. In early life the occupation of a silk-mercer was distasteful to him, and he began his career as composer of dramas and ballads. "The Beggar's Opera" and the ballad of "Black-Eyed Susan," are his most popular productions. Born in 1716; died in 1779.

Gerhardt, Paul.-A German poet of rare merit, born in 1607; died in 1676.

highest oratorical and dramatic effects, was rescued when a young man from a life of dissipation, and soon rose to unparalleled fame as a platform speaker and temperance advocate. Born at Sandgate, Kent, Eng. land, 1817; he came to New York when but a boy, and had a hard struggle with poverty. His later life was marked by comfort and the most happy home influences. Stricken with apoplexy while lecturing at Frankford, near Philadelphia, and died, 1886.

Gould, Hannah Flagg.-An American poetess, born in Massachusetts, 1787; wrote "Gathered Leaves," etc.; died in 1865.

Gray, David.-Born in Scotland, 1838, of humble parentage, and died at the early age of twenty-three.

Gray, Thomas.-The author of the famous "Elegy Written in a Country Church-Yard," has gained a world wide renown by this one poem. His other pieces suffer by comparison with this, although they have a high degree of merit. Gray was born in London in 1716, declined the honor of poet-laureate on the death of Colley Cibber, who held that position, and died in 1771. Greene, Albert Gorton.-Was born at Providence, Rhode Island, 1802, and graduated at Brown University in 1820. Studied law, and became prominent in the municipal government of his native city. He has written many beautiful fugitive poems, but deserves special mention for his elegy on Old Grimes." Died in 1868.

Hale, Sarah J.-This gifted American authoress was long connected with two periodicals well known in their day, The Ladies' Magazine, and The Ladies' Book. Her writings are chaste, and their moral tone is beyond criticism. Born at Newport, New Hampshire, 1795; died in 1879.

Haliburton, Thomas Chandler.-An American humorous writer, popularly known as "Sam Slick." Author of the "Clockmaker, or the Sayings and Doings of Sam Slick, of Slickville," and "Sam Slick in England." He gained great celebrity by his quaint and graphic delineations of Yankee character. Born in Nova Scotia in 1802: died in 1865.

Hall, Eugene J.-This popular poet whose writings have enriched American literature, is a native of Vermont, where he was born in 1845.

Hallam, Arthur Henry.-Was a youth of uncommon promise, the son of the distinguished historian, Arthur Hallam, an intimate friend of the poet Tenny. son, and the subject of Tennyson's exquisite poem, "In Memoriam." Born in London, 1811; died in 1833.

Halleck, Fitz-Greene. One of the most spirited and popular of American poets, the author of "Marco Fozarris," and other pieces of corresponding merit, was born in Guilford, Connecticut, 1790; died in 1867. Harrington, Sir John.-Famous for his epigrams and sententious writings. Born in England, 1561; died in 1612.

Harris, Joel Chandler-The well known "Uncle Remus," whose quaint delineations of negro character and picturesque stories of Southern life have been so generally enjoyed, has cultivated his own peculiar field, and ranks among the first writers of his class.

Harte, Francis Bret.-In the realms of poetry and fiction, Mr. Harte has found a wide circle of readers. He is particularly happy in sketches of pioneer life, and delineations of western character. Born in Albany, New York, 1839. ·

Hawthorne, Nathaniel.-As a master of language and charming writer of fiction, no name in American literature holds a higher rank. Hawthorne's cultured talent shows itself in his chaste and finished style, the highly intellectual quality of his writings, and his fine analysis of character. "The Marble Faun," "Mosses from an Old Manse," and "The House of the Seven Gables," are among his most celebrated works. A melancholy spirit shadowed his life, yet this seemed only to lend greater force and earnestness to his re markable genius. Born at Salem, Massachusetts, 1804; died suddenly at Plymouth, Massachusetts, 1864. Hay, John.-Wrote "Castilian Days," ""Pike County Ballads," etc., and is known as an enterprising jour· nalist. Born at Salem, Illinois, 1839. He was Presi dent Lincoln's private secretary, and afterward filled several important diplomatic positions.

Hayne, Paul Hamilton.—Poet and journalist, editor of Southern Literary Messenger, Russell's Magazine, etc., was born in South Carolina in 1831.

Heber, Reginald.—An eminent divine and bishop of the English church, especially devoted to the cause of missions in India, where he died in 1825; was born in 1783. His celebrated hymn, "From Greenland's Icy Mountains," has been sung throughout the world.

Hemans, Felicia Doro hea.-Many of Mrs. Heman's poems are household friends and are characterized by rare beauty, loftiness of sentiment, and felicitous ex pression. Born at Liverpool, England, 1794; died in 1835. Her genius was exhibited in childhood, her first

volume, "Early Blossoms," appearing when she was fourteen years old. Many editions of her collected writings have been issued from the press.

Hervey, Thomas Kibble.-Known chiefly for his satirical poem, "The Devil's Progress." Born in England, 1804; died in 1849.

Hobart, Mrs. Charles.-Author of the well-known poem, "The Changed Cross," is a native of England. Her fame rests principally upon this one popular piece.

Hoffman, Charles renno.-Editor, author and poet, of New York, whose name was connected with the Knickerbocker Magazine, and other periodicals, was born in 1806.

Holland, Josiah Gilbert.-Doctor Holland was a scholarly, industrious author, whose works exhibit good sense, more than the average literary ability, and exert a healthfui moral influence. As the author of "Timothy Titcomb's Letters," Bittersweet," "Nicholas Minturn," and other popular works, and founder of Scribner's Monthly, he has long been favorably known to the reading public. Born at Belchertown, Massachusetts, 1819; died in 1881.

Holmes, Oliver Wendell.-Our distinguished American author, whose writings in both prose and poetry have been the delight of his generation, was born at Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1809, graduated at Havard College at the age of twenty, and studied medicine. His contributions to the "Atlantic Monthly," have met with decided favor. His collected works have been issued by the publishing house of Houghton, Mifflin and Co., Boston.

Hood, Thomas.-The genius, the poet, whose unrivalled productions by their pathos and humor awaken alternate tears and laughter, most of whose life was a sad struggle with adversity, was born in London in 1798. His name is associated with the periodical literature of his time, both as manager and auchor. His best known pathetic pieces are "The Song of the Shirt," and "The Bridge of Sighs;". while "Faithless Nellie Gray," and "Faithless Sally Brown," are happy specimens of his rollicking humor. Hood died in 1845.

Hopkinson, Francis.—A humorous, patriotic, American writer of colonial times, signer of the Declaration of Independence and member of Congress for New Jersey: born in 1737; died in 1791.

Hopkinson, Joseph.-Wrote "Hail Columbia," one of our most popular national ballads. Born in Penn. sylvania 1770; died in 1842.

Howe, Julia Ward.-Noted for her philanthropic spirit and advanced views on the questions of the day;' wife of Samuel G. Howe, a well known Boston physi cian and philanthropist; author of "Battle Hymn of the Republic"; was born in New York in 1819.

Howitt, Mary.-Born at Uttoxeter, England, 1804 a member of the Society of Friends, married to Wil

liam Howitt in 1823; her maiden name was Botham. In connection with her husband she wrote "The For. est Minstrel," and other poems, which exhibit fine literary taste. "Her language is chaste and simple, her feelings tender and pure, and her observation of nature accurate and intense."

Howitt, William.-Author of prose and poetical works, was born in Derbyshire, England, 1795. His writings are characterized by purity of diction, elevation of sentiment, and a high moral tone. Died in 1879.

Hugo, Victor.-Ranks among the world's greatest authors, displaying in his poems and works of fiction a genius whose brilliancy stands almost unrivalled. As a word-painter he has rarely, if ever, been excelled. Born in France, 1802; died, 1886.

Hun, Leigh.-A distinguished name in English literature. He was born in London in 1784. At the age of twenty-four he became editor and part proprietor of the Examiner, and was a favorite of the literary men of the time. Toryism was his abomination, and he was not considered to be greatly in love with even royalty. For a sarcastic thrust at the Prince Regent he was fined five hundred pounds and sentenced to two years imprisonment. He covered the bars of his cell with flowers, and received visits from Byron, Shelley and Keats. His release was signalized by renewed successes in the field of literature, although a work on "Lord Byron and His Contemporaries" greatly displeased Byron's friends. Hunt died in 1859.

Ingelow, Jean.-Born in England in 1830. Her first volume of poems, published in 1863, met with prompt and universal favor. She is also a writer of fiction that possesses a high order of merit.

Irving, Washington.-An honored American author, almost the first of his countrymen to give fame and favor to American literature abroad. Irving was a genial writer, a capital story teller with the pen, and his works have been received with universal delight. Born in New York, 1783; died in 1859.

Jackson, Helen Hunt.-She made frequent contributions in prose and poetry to various periodicals, usually writing over the signature of "H. H." Her literary accomplishments, including a vivid imagination and remarkable command of language, place her among the nost distinguished of her countrywomen. Born in Massachusetts in 1831; died in 1886.

Jackson, Henry R.-Author of the poem, "My Wife and Child," was born at Savannah, Georgia, 1810. The poem was written while Mr. Jackson was a Colonel in the Mexican Army in 1846.

Jenks, Edward A.-Born at Newport, New Hampshire, 1835. His poem entitled "Going and Coming," shows the marked characteristics of his style.

Jerrold, Douglas. -Author of the celebrated "Caudle Lectures," which were contributed to London Punch

in 1841; also of the comedy of "Black Eyed Susan," and other works which gave him great fame as a wit. Born in London, 1803; died in 1857.

Jonson, Ben.-"Rare Ben Jonson," was born in England, 1574, and died in 1637. He was a man of marked ability and strong character, not displaying any finished style in his writings, yet infusing a rugged strength, and showing a masterly grasp of his subjects, which made him one of the famous authors of his time His dramas and tragedies were popular, and he received a pension from the Crown, but on account prodigal habits he died in poverty.

Keats, John.-A poetical genius who gave unusual promise, born in London, 1796; died at Rome, Italy, 1821. Leigh Hunt welcomed him as a contributor to the Examiner, and he soon gained a wide celebrity. His "Endymion " appeared in 1817, and soon after he published a volume of miscellaneous poems. His untimely death quenched one of the brightest stars in the literary firmament.

Key, Francis Scott.-Famous as the writer of the patriotic ode, "The Star-Spangled Banner," which was composed during the bombardment of Fort McHenry, and published in Baltimore the following day. Few songs have ever had a popularity so general and emphatic. Key was born in Maryland, 1799; died in 1843.

Kingsley, Charles.-An English divine, poet, and writer of fiction, whose lyrics are popular on both sides of the Atlantic, and whose efforts in behalf of the working people of his own country have endeared him to multitudes. Born in England in 1819; died in 1875. Knowles, James Sheridan.-This celebrated dramatist, author of "William Tell," "The Hunchback,” "The Wife," "Virginius," etc., was of Irish parentage. Born in 1794, and died in 1862.

Knox, William.-The poem beginning with the line, "O, why should the spirit of mortal be proud?" has become celebrated both from its inherent merit and the fact that it was the favorite of President Lincoln, who never seemed to weary of its stately yet easy rhythm. The author was born at Firth, Scotland, 1789. An occasional writer before the age of thirty, he afterward devoted himself entirely to literary pursuits, but unfortunately became dissipated, shattered his brilliant powers, and died in 1825.

Lamb, Charles.-Quaint, witty, popular socially, highly appreciated for his literary achievements, the rank of Charles Lamb in the world of letters is de.' servedly high, and his fame appears to be permanent. He was reared in humble life, and for many years was a clerk in the East India House, London, retiring when fifty years old on a pension granted by the board of directors. His "Essays of Elia" were originally published in the London Magazine. He never married, but lived with a maiden sister to whom he was devotedly attached. Born in the Temple, Lon