The works of a statesman, so variously endowed, and who has treated so many subjects with such a masterly command of knowledge, reasoning, and eloquence, cannot fail to be widely circulated.  These elegantly-printed volumes,—­which in their typographical appearance seem to rival anything of similar character that have come to our notice,—­carefully edited and fully rounded by a copious analytical index of subjects discussed, topics referred to, and facts adduced, will prove an invaluable treasury to the scholar, the historian and the general seeker after truth.  The librarians of every city and town library in this country should insist upon having the works of Charles Sumner upon their shelves.

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On the 12th of this month will be celebrated the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the incorporation of the town of Concord, Mass.  Judge John S. Keyes, whose father performed the same service at the bi-centennial celebration half a century ago, will preside.  On the 15th of last May the committee of twenty-five made a report, which merits the attention of committees to be appointed in other towns in New England, on similar occasions.  This report reads as follows: 

“We have decided that it was not best to placard the town in an endeavor to make history; that with the sum at the disposal of the town, and those of the earliest dates, leaving to the future the memorials, if any, of recent events and more modern times.”

For this purpose, the town appropriated one thousand dollars, and in connection with the celebration, it was suggested, and provided for, that a large fac-simile of the act of incorporation of the town, September 12th, 1635, should be procured and placed in the town hall in such a position that all persons might easily read it.  The work of executing suitable memorials, to mark the most important spots in the history of the town, has already been done in a neat manner by a citizen of Concord, and we are informed that all the arrangements for the pleasant events are fully completed.

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The following letter was laid on the Editor’s Table the other day:—­

“I am a farmer, and I own my farm free and clear.  I also have two sons, both smart, capable and trustworthy.  As I have been a sturdy and uncompromising Democrat all my life, I think the party ought to do something for at least one of my sons, who is fond of politics.  Any appointment in one of the Government offices would suit them.  Now, how shall I apply for a position, such as they want?”