14 MAY 1864, Page 24

Character of the Southern States of America. By F. W.

Newman. (Union and Emancipation Society's Depot.)—As this paper takes the form of a letter to a friend who had joined the Southern Independence Society, we suppose it is intended to convince enemies ; but Professor Newman is too outspoken for a hostile oar to lend itself to his teachings. Both he and his writings are far better fitted to stimulate the zeal of those who share his opinions than to convert opponents.