****************** Batavia Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State December 22-1880 # 2 John Gough's New Book, "Sunlight and Shadow." Ever since it became known that John B. GOUGH was engaged in writing a new book, its appearance has been watched for with interest. It has recently been published, and the enormous sales afford a striking instance of the success that is sure to be awarded to a really good work. Although only just published, the twenty-sixth thousand is already printed; and this fact alone is worthy of notice, for a book which sells like this must be one of extraordinary interest. John B. GOUGH, the author of "Sunlight and Shadow," is too well known to require any eulogy here. Thousands are familiar with the history of his life, his early poverty, the depth of the degradation to which he descended while a victim of drink, his wretched condition and terrible sufferings, his superhuman struggles against intemperance, his reform, his relapse, his resigning of the pledge and final victory, his world-wide fame, and his extensive travels and protracted labors in this country and abroad. Thirty-five years ago Mr. GOUGH first published his Autobiography. He had then just recovered from a life of unparalleled dissipation, and was just entering upon that career which has since made him so famous. In 1869 a new edition of that work, with additions and emendations, was given to the public. It contained a history of his early life, with some recollections of his career as a public speaker. It did not embody the intensely interesting and exciting record of the many thrilling, pathetic, and amusing scenes from human life, "From grave to gay, from lively to severe," which all the world knew had crowded themselves into his long and varied career. These have now been gathered for the first time, and the new book, "Sunlight and Shadow," is the medium--and the only one--through which these thrilling details have ever been presented to the public. "Sunlight and Shadow" is a mine of extraordinary interest. It can be truthfully said of it, that for thrilling interest, touching pathos, and irresistible humor, no book has ever equaled it. In point of paper, printing, binding, and above all, beautiful and costly illustrations, we have not seen its equal in many a day. It is superbly illustrated with magnificent __ page engravings, engraved in the highest style from original designs by F.O.C. DARLEY, Frederick D_ _ MAN, and other famous artists. The magnificent steel-plate portrait of Mr. GOUGH was engraved from a photograph taken expressly for this purpose, and will be highly prized by tens of thousands who have listened to his eloquence. We advise our readers to buy "Sunlight and Shadow" at the first opportunity. They can, in our opinion, much better afford to dispense with a dozen other books than not possess this. * Imported Cigars, warranted first-class, at Vandusen's, 97 Main street. * The largest stock of trunks and traveling bags in town, selling cheap at John Thomas'. * MO(O)RE-BLUEBIRD. An Interview with the Prisoner-His First Attempt at Fraud a Failure. This morning Police Justice JOHNSON, accompanied by a 'News' reporter, visited the county jail for the purpose of interviewing the man arrested yesterday on the charge of collecting money under false pretenses. The prisoner was found pacing the floor of his cell on the west side of the lower floor. When arrested yesterday the prisoner gave his name as William BLUEBIRD, but at the time it was thought to be fictitious. He now states that his right name is Patrick MOORE, and that his home is in the city of new York. MOORE says that he was born in the old country, and when a young man studied for the priesthood. He also states that he has been in the business of selling books and never attempted to deceive the public in any manner whatever until reaching this place. MOORE is a young fellow about twenty five years of age, very shabbily dressed, and from his actions is very evident that he is covered with vermin. He says he has no friends in this part of the country, and was very desirous that the justice should pronounce his sentence immediately. It is likely when he does receive it and leaves Batavia our citizens will not care to see him any mo(o)re. * * Christmas Services. The German Church on Ellicott street are to have a Christmas tree Friday evening. All are cordially invited to attend. The children will sing both in the German and English languages. There will also be a Christmas service Saturday at 10:30 A.M. Sunday the regular service and Lord's supper will take place. * Collector's Notice. All persons indebted to the undersigned, are requested to call and settle their accounts on or before January 1st, 1881. All accounts not paid at that time will be left for collection in the hands of our attorney. T.&E. O'CONNOR. * Cigar and Cigarette Cases, very handsome, at Vandusen's, 97 Main street. * The most beautiful gift books you ever saw are for sale at Tryon's drug store, No. 57 Main street. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************