The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-15
PROPOSALS BY LITTLE q BROWN


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EDITED Br HIS GRANDSON, CHARLEs FnAscIs ADAMS
TIME public will be glad learn that the publication OF the
works OF JOHN ADAMS, SO long delayed, will be COM
menced adequate subscription shall have been
obtained II is intended to embrace the proposed eollec
ton, the works Of Mr. Adams Government already pub
shed but now out oil print and selection from most volu
mnous OF which have the light
The collection is to be made and edited by the Hon Charles
Francis Adams the depostary of all the manuscripts well
of John Adams OF his father the late John Quincy Adams
and intended the first of great publications. eluca
ing the History of the Progress these United
States from the year 1901 which revolutionary strug
gle first began down to the lS4s when the younger
Adams died.
The materials for Of the works are much more
ample than has generally been supposed John Adams, dur
nearly all his e serupulousy preserved his papers, and
among them are found OF curious and snguary inter-
esng character Probably the remarkable least in
the eyes of the world will prove be Diary commenced by
him early 55, and carried for thirty years. including
the largest portion of his public This Diary will be
found to contain great amount of valuable matter connected
with the early movements OF the Revolution in Massachusetts,
and to throw good deal OF light the proceedings of
the great Congresses OF 1774 75 and 76 Philadelphia
IN whlen he writer was conspicuous actor There are also
OF the debates during portion that PERIOD which,
the dearh OF all knowledge OF them will be highly valuable
| OF posterity.
well known that intention long entertained by
the younger Mr. Adams write memoir OF his father This
although not entirely executed commenced in
terestng fragment perfect state and will be pre-
fixed the present publication The unexecuted portion will
be carried on BY the editor aided by the discovery OF an auto
biographical fragment Of John Adams himself which will be
| woven into the body Of his work.
The great difficulty will be in the abundance of the materials
to be gathered out OF correspondence carried on for half
century, well OF unpublished eases of various kinds
rather to bring them all within reasonable limits for purcha
than to short Of what will interest the students
the national history.
1t proposed to issue the work in volumes.
These will include the Essay the Canon and Feuda Law,
tons of which have been long 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 Diary from the
papers, as may be considered most likely promote
better acquaintance with the times in which Mr. Adams lived
acted than yet possessed alter all the valuable
which have already been furnished from other
ers 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 surpasses historical and political value the volumes
offered the patronage of the American people And
they strongly hope that they shall find themselves well
perfect the other part it, the Life and Works
of the no less distinguished son, John Quincy Adams
Inc WORKS WI, De brought Out IRON me 70 me Sommenc-
sonabe PERIOD consistently with proper attention high
character designed be given to hem and in the following
order:
1. Works upon Government
Political papers, including Controversial Publications of
the Revolution.
8. Messages and Public Papers.
| 4. Diary.
s. Private Letters on Public Subjects, IVA to 1901
| 6. Private Letters from 1855 to 1926,
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
nent Patriots of the Revolution.
The work will be beautifully printed in Volumes the
and put up in cloth, at the price of Sa.2s volume.
limited number of copies will be struck off large pa
per- put in the style obndng price SIS volume.
Subscriptions and orders respectfully solicited by the
proprietors. LITTLE & BROWN,
feb 20-Stawh liz Washington street, Boston.
lust PUBLISHED AND FOR SALE AT NOR
RISONS Bookstore Book of Common Prayer inter-
preted by its History, Cd edition. by Rev. c. M Butler,
| ID. ID. jan Aeo3t
The following selected from MANY of SIM
liar character presented by the publisher of the second
edition OF The Book of Common Prayer interpreted, with
to show in what estimate it is held by of the most
| eminent Bishops of the Church
From Bishop Potter, Of Pennsylvania
learn with pleasure that it proposed repubish The
Prayer Book interpreted" with some additions. When
read it, since struck entitled
much commentator for its brevy judgment and moder
aon well for the careful research which Indicated
sincerely hope it may have wide circulation.
A. POTTER.
From Bishop lNcIlpaine, Of Ohio.l
know of book that subject well adapted
wants the time 1t admirably written lucid and
orcble exhibitions of Gospel truth and calculated be
very useful in building up the reader the knowledge OF
Christ well in the institutions Of branch Of his
Church. CHARLES p. McILVAINE.
From Bishop Lee, Of DeLa,oare.l
The Book OF Common Prayer, q Interpreted by its Histo
ry," by the Rev. c. NJ Butler, is work well deserving
published few SINCE with much interest and satisfac
ton, and grstied hear that edition is to be put
in argument and Christian in spirit The principle of inter-
probation adopted emineny and reasonable
ed with candor and sustained with historical references OF
great Importance and value Such an exposition admirably
calculated convey pqurng minds both within and with
the Protestant Episcopal Church. just view Of the doc
trines and spirit of the Liturgy. ALFRED LEE.
| WLMINeToS, NOVEMBER 10, 1849.
From Bishop Meade, Of Virginia
II has years read the Rev. Mr. Buffers
my mind that time of the most favorable kind and
rel dice to hear that another edition is about TO be issued
MrLLwooD, NovrmBEn &c, is49.
| From Bishop Burgess, Of Maine.
am gratihed that a edition of the work Common
Prayer by DR. Butler, with large additions, is about APP
pear book Of that prepared and honest
spirit by who really loves the doctrines Of the Prayer
Book and has diligently studied its history could but be
very vauable and rejoice that the task undertaken by
one who could add clearness aud grace Of style.
GEORGE BURGESS.
GARDINER, MAINE, NOVEMBER 10, 1849
From Bishop Hopkins, Of Vermont.
am grafed to learn that there to be published
the Book Of Common Prayer, which read Though has
than could have wed its first appearance with great
satisfaction So far have heard spoken Of il been
with voice OF commendaton and indeed the best pac
evidence Of its accepblcnes furnished the fact that
another edition is called for
JNO. II. HOPKINS.
| BURLINGTON, NOVEMBER 10, 1s49.
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