The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-15
PROPOSALS ny LIrTLE a. sRows
ron PUBLISHING SUBSCRIPTIONS
HE LIFE AND WORKS OF IOHN ADAMS

| Second President Of the United States.
| EDITED BY HIS GRANDSON, CHARLES FRAscIs ADAMS
TINE public will be glad learn that the publication of the
works Of JOHN ADAMS, long delay ed, will be
SO soon as adequate subscription shall have been
obtained intended to embrace the proposed colec
ton, the works OF Mr. Adams Government already pub
ished but now out of print and selection from most volu
mnous OF manuscripts which have the light
The collection to be made and edited by the Hon. Charles
Francis Adams the depostay OF all the manuscripts well
and is intended the first of great publications. eucds
ing the History OF the Rise and Progress of these United
States from the year l76 which the revolutionary str
Adams died.
The materials for the first of the works much
ample than has generally been supposed John Adams, dur
ing nearly all his e scrupulousy his papers, and
eng character Probably the remarkable least in
the eyes OF the world will prove be Diary commenced by
him as early as and carried for thirty including
the largest portion OF his public This Diary will be
found to contain great of valuable matter connected
with the early the Revolution in Massachusetts
ana 10 good deal OF new light upon the proceedings
the great Congresses of IVA 775 776 Philadelphia
in which the writer was conspicuous actor There also
OF the debates during portion of that PERIOD which,
the deaith OF all knowledge OF hem will be highly valuable
| OF posterity.
1t well known that intention was long entertained by
the younger Mr. Adams write memoir his father This
although not entirely executed commenced in
terestng fragment perfect state and will be pre-
fixed TO the publication The portion will
be carried by the editor aided by the discovery
biographical fragment Of John Adams himself which will be
| woven into the body oil his york
The great difficulty will be in the abundance of the materials
to be gathered out OF correspondence carried for half
rather to bring them all within reasonable limits for purcha-
than to short of what will interest the students
the national history
IL proposed to issue the work in volumes.
These will include the Essay the Canon and Feal Law
ions o. When nave been long since exhausted and the DIS
courses on Dava to all Of which illustrations drawn from the
unpublished writings OF Mr. Adams supplied by the editor
from other sources, will be added
Such selections will be made from the Diary, and the
private papers, be considered likely promote
better acquaintance with the times in which MIR. Adams lived
acted than alter all the valuable
ribuons which have already been furnished from other quar-
terra On the whole the publishers confidently believe that
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
offered the patronage of the American people And
they strongly hope that they shall fluid themselves well
and perfect the other and later part it. the Life and Works
of the no less distinguished son, John Quincy Adams
The works will be brought out from time time
ing during the autumn of is49 and completed within rea-
sonabe PERIOD consistently with proper attention the high
character designed be given to hem and in the following
order;
| 1. Works upon Government
Political papers including Controversial Publications of
| 8. Messages and Public Papers
| 4. Diary.
S. Private Letters on Public Subjects, 1774 to 1901
6. Private Letters from l756 to 1896.
z. Life by John Quincy Adams continued by the Editor
Original unpublished Letters OF Franklin JAY Jefferson
the Lees Laurens Gerry, DANA lizard, and other
nen Patriots of the Revolution.
The work will be beautifully printed Volumes the
form, each volume containing from 500 600 pages
and put up in cloth, at the price of S2.25 volume.
limited number OF copies will be struck of large
per- and the style binding price S. volume
proprietors. LITTLE & BROWN,
feb 2o-Stawtf tl2 Washington street, Boston,
lust PUBLISHED AND FOR SALE AT NOR
RISONS Bookstore, the Book of Common Prayer inter-
preted by its History, I'd edition. by Rev. C. M Butler
ID. d. jan 4-eoSt
The following Communications selected from many
liar character by the publisher OF the second
edition of The Book of Common Prayer interpreted" with
view to show in what estimate ii is held by Of the
eminent Bishops of the Church
From Bishop Potter, Of Pennsy iuania.]
learn with pleasure that is proposed repubh The
Prayer Book interpreted" with some additions When
read it, two three since struck me entitled
much commentator for its brevlty judgment and moder
ation well for the careful research which it indicated
''r~ a. POTTER
From Bishop McIluai,,e, of Ohio.l
know of book that subject well adapted
orcibe exhibitions of Gospel and calculated
very useful in building up the reader the knowledge OF
Christ we'll in the institutions of branch of his
Church CHARLES p. McILvAINE
tFrom Bishop Lee, Of Delaloare
The Book OF Common Prayer Interpreted by its Hsto
vide circulation and attentive persal read the first edition.
published few SINCE with much interest and sasfac
on and grathed 10 hear that new edition is TO be put
FORTH 1t attractive in STYLE lucid in arrangement torcble
in argument and Christian spirit The principle Of inter-
probation adopted is eminenty just and reasonable present
ed with candor aud sustained With historical
great importance and value. Such exposition admirably
calculated convey nquiring minds both within and with
trines and spirto the Liturgy. ALFRED LEE.
WLMISGroS NOVEMBER IS, 1919.
From Bishop Meade, Of pnginiG.l
II has been years since read the Rev. Mr. Buffers
work the Prayer Book but the impression which made
on mind at that time Of the favorable kind and
to hear that another edition about he issued
VIM. MEADE.
MILtwooD NOVEMBER &c, Is49
From Bishop Burgess, Of Mime
am grshed that edition Of the work OF Common
Prayer by DR. Butler, with large additions is about APP
pear book OF that nature prepared and
spirit by who really loves the doctrines of the Prayer
Book aud has diligently studied It's history could
very valuable and rejoice that the talk undertaken by
one who could add elearness and grace Of style.
RI GEORGE BURGESS.
GARDINER, MAINE, NOVEMBER 10, 1s4g.
From Bishop Hopkins Of Vermonf1
am graiihed learn there about to be published
second edition OF the valuable work the
the Book OF Common Pray which Though more has
B than could have wished its first appearance great
ss,isiacon. So far have heard spoken Of IL been
with voice OF commentator; and indeed the
teal evidence Of its acceptabeness furnished the
another edition is called for 81 soon.
JNo. II. HOPKINS.
BURLINGTON, NOVEMBER I2 Is4g.
BALTIMORE LIrE assurance ConPsr'.
No. IS SourH STREET.
JOHN I. DONALDSON, PHKsrprrr.