The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-30

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PROPOSALS. Br LITTLE = BnOwN
xoR rUsLrsaIHs susscnIFfIoH
THE LIFE AND WORKS or JOHN ADAMS,
Second President Of the United STATES
EDITED M als GsAsDsos, CaAHLxs FnAscIs ADAss. Il
TINE public win be glad learn that the publication Of the
u works OF JoHs ADAMS long delayed, viii be
meneed 30 soon - an adequate subscription shall have been
obtained intended embrace, the proposed solee-
ton, the works Of Mr. Adams on Government already pub
ished, but now out Of print and selection from most vou-
mnous mass Of manuscripts which have the light
The collection Il TO be made and edited the Hon Charles
Francis Adams the deposry Of all the manuscripts well
Of John Adam. Of his father the late John Quincy Adams
ing the History Of the Rise and Progress Of these United
States from the year i76 in which the revolutionary rug
gle first began, down to the year is4s, when the younger
The materials for the first of the two works are much more
ample than has generally been supposed John Adams dur
ing nearly all his fe scrupuousy preserved his papers, and
among them found many Of curious and snguay
esng character Probably the most remarkable Al least in
him early and carried on for dirty yssrs including
the largest portion Of his public This Diary will be
found 70 contain great amount Of valuable matter connected
with the early movements OF the Revolution In Massachusetts,
and TO throw good deal OF light upon the proceedings OF
the great Congresses i77 IT'S and l776 at Philadelphia,
notes oh debates during portion Of that period which, in
the dearth Of all knowledge Of them will be highly valuable
Il known that an intention was long entertained BY
the younger Mr. Adams TO write memoir OF his father. This
although not entirely executed commenced most in
fixed the present publication The portion will
be carried on BY the editor aided BY the discovery auto
biographical fragment Of John Adams himself which will be
The great difficulty will be in the abundance Of the materials
to BE- gathered out Of carried for half
century, well out OF unpublished reases Of various kinds
rather 20 bring them all within reasonable limits for pureha
than 70 short Of what win interest the students
1t proposed issue the work in octave volumes
These will include the Essay the Canon and Feuda Law
the Defence Of the American Constitution the various sd
ons Of which have been long since exhausted and the Dis
Dava all Of which illustrations drawn from the
unpublished writings Of Mr. Adams supplied by the editor
from other sources, will be added.
Such selections viii be made from the Diary and from the
private papers, may be considered most likely promote
and acted than Is yet even after ali the valuable
ributons which have already been furnished from other quar-
er On the whole the publishers confidently believe that
there work relating the revolutionary history Of the
United States and indeed Of the times in which Mr. Adams
lived that historical and political value the volumes
they strongly hope that they shall find themselves well
ained in this great enterprise be encouraged
perfect hs End later e the L and
The works will be brought out from time 70 Time commence
ing during the autumn Of ls49 and completed within
sonabe period consistently with proper attention to the high
character designed TO be given to them and in the following
order:
/. Works upon Government.
g Political papers, including Controversial Publications Of
3. Messages and Public Papers
$ Privs. Letters on Public Subjects. l774 to 1901.
8. Private Letters from 1856 to 1896.
Original unpublished Letter. Of Franklin. Jay, Jefferson.
the Lse.. Laursn, Gerry, Dana lizard, and other
The work viii be beautifully printed in ten volumes in the
and pat up in cloth. At the price Of $aas volume
limited number Of copies win be struck off large pa
and put up in the same style obindng price volume
Subscriptions and orders are rs,Pss ;o'issS BY the
feb 20-Stawd 1i2 Washington street. Boston.
lust PUBLISHED AND FOR SALE AT NOR
d RIsON's Bookstore, the Book Of Common Prayer inter-
Prstsd BY its History, % edition. BY Rev. 2; Butler
The following Communications selected from many Of
liar character presented by the publisher Of the second
edition Of The Book Of Common Prayer interpreted with
view to show In what estimate II 10 held by some OF the most
eminent Bishops Of the Church.
From Bishop Potter, Of PennsyIpanio.
learn with pleasure that il proposed to republish The
Prayer Book Interpreted" with some additions When
to much commentator brevy, Judgment and moder
aon well for the careful which Il indicated
sincerely hope Il may have wide circulation.
A. POTTER.
[From Bishop MeIlpnine, Of Ohiol
know Of book that subject we'll adapted TO
wants At the present tine admirably written lucid and
orcble in exhibitions Of Gospel truth and calculated TO be
very useful in building the reader in the knowledge OF
Church. CHARLES r. McILVAlNE.
The Book Of Common P.yer interpreted by IL. H.,o-
ry" BY the Rev. c. M. Butler, is work well deserving
published years Since With much and satsfaa,
ton and grahed hear that edition 10 to be put
forth. 10 attractive in style, lucid In arrangement iorcble
10 argument, and Christian in spirit The principle Of inter-
probation adopted 10 emincny just and removable present.
ed with candor and sustained with historical references Of
great importance and value Such exposition 10 admirably
calculated convey nquiring mnds both within and With
out the Protestant Episcopal Church. just vsv Of the doe
WnMsoroH, NovExsKR Is, isAo
IFrom Bishop Meade Of YIginia.]
Il has years snce read the Rev. Mr. Buffers
work the Prayer Book, but the impression which made
on my mind that time Of the favorable kind and
rel hear that another edition about To be issued
tM VIM. MEADE
MIILwooD, NovExnKa 26, is&9.
From Bishop Burgess, of MINE
am grstihed that edition Of the work Common
Prayer by DR. Butler with large additions, 10 about to APP
pear book OF that nature, prepared and honest
spirit by who really loves the doctrines OF the Prayer
book and has diligently studied It's history could not but be
very valuable and rejoice that the task undertaken BY
one who could add elesrnen and grace o. style
GEORGE BURGESS.
GAnpIxxR, MArsr, Novxxsrn 10. is4o.
From Bishop Hopkins. Of Vymonf1
am grst6ed TO learn that there 10 about to be Published
second edition Of the valuable work the Interpretation Of
the Book Of Common Prayer, which read Though hss-
than could have vished lis FIRST appearance With great
ssssctiou. So Gar have heard spoken Of has been
with voice Of commendaon and indeed the best prae
teal evidence Of lie sccepsblene furnished BY the ct
another edition IL called for soon.
BunIrxeros, NoyKnsKh IL, is49.
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