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The article presents information on various literary works and developments in the concerned field. It is informed that Harper & Bros., a publishing firm, make public in a neat brochure, a letter addressed by them last November to the U.S. Secretary William M. Evarts in respect to International Copyright. They recall the overtures made by Great Britain in 1870, and the reason why these failed to lead to any understanding, and urge the propriety of the United States now in turn taking the initiative. It is also reported that the sale of the first third of the Brinley library closed on Saturday night, when the total receipts were found to be $48,830. 75. The catalogue opened with books relating to the United States in general, and accounts of voyages of discovery.