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THE LIFE AND WORKS OF JOHN ADAMS,
Ssoond Preside1f Of ne Usifed Sxafes

i THE LIFE AND WORKS or JOHN ADAMS,
Second Prssidsaf Of ne Usitsd States
EDIrED ~ HIS GaAnDsss, CnAaLxs FHAscIs ApAss.
lHE public will be glad learn that publication Of the
Il works Of JoHs ADAss, 70 long delayed, win be
adequate subscription shall have been
uon The works d Mr. Adams Government already pub
ished but out Of print and selection from most vou-
The collection Is 70 be made and edited BY the Hon Charlie.
Francis Adams the depos,ary Of all the manuscripts we'll
Of John Adams Of father the late John Quincy Adams
ing the History Of the Rise and Progress these United
ste from the year i76f in which the revolutionary ug-
gle first began down % the year is4s when the younger
The materials for the r Of the two works much more
ample than has generally besn supposed John Adams dur.
ing nearly all bis lite scrupuoasy preserved his papers, and
among them found many curious and snguay inter-
eng character. Probably the most remarkable at least in
the eyes OF the world will TO be Diary commenced by
him early 1885, and carried for thirty years. including
the largest portion Of his public This Diary viii be
with the early Of the Revelation in
and TO throw good deal OF light upon the proceedings Of
the great Congresses of774 775 and i776 at Philadelphia,
In which the writer conspicuous actor There also
notes OF tbs debates during portion OF that period which,
the dearh Of all knowledge Of them, will be highly valuable
well known that an intention was long entertained by
the younger Mr. Adams write amcmoir Of his father This
although not entirely executed was commenced mos. IN
liked 70 the present publication The unexecued portion will
carried by the editor aided by the discovery Of auto
biographical fragment of John Adams himself which will be
| woven into the body Of his work.
The great difficulty will be the abundance Of the materials
be gathered Of correspondence carried for half
century, out Of various kinds
rather to bring them all within reasonable limits for purcha
ser than to come short Of what will interest the students OF
It proposed to issue the work in ten volumes
These win include the Essay the Canon and Feudal Law
the Defence Of the American Constitutions the various ed
Dav Of which illustrations. drawn from the
unpublished writings Of Mr. Adams or supplied BY the editor
Such selections win be made from the Diary, and from the
VIII ss Il
and acted than posesed alter all the valuable con-
rbuons which have already been furnished from other
On the whole, the publishers confidently believe that
there work relating to the revolutionary history of the
United States and indeed Of the times in which Mr. Adams
lived that historical political the
offered to the patronage of the American people And
they strongly hope that they shall find themselves so well sus-
other sr p t. the Life and
Of the no less distinguished SON John Quincy Adams
The works win bs brought out from time 70 time, commence
ing during the Of 1849 and completed within
onsble period consistently with proper attention the high
character designed 70 be given to them and in the following
orders
/ 1. Works upon Government.
Political papers including Controversial Publications of
| s. Messages and Public Papers r
S. Private Letters on Public Subjects, l774 to 1901
g. Private Letters from 1856 TO 1896.
T. Life, by John Quincy Adams, continued by the Editor
s. Original unpubished Letter. Of Franklin Jay, Jefferson,
the Lees Laurcns Gerry, Dana, lizard, and other
i nent Patriots Of the Revolution.
The work win be beautifully printed volumes, in the
i put ap h s sish Rs pes volume
limited number Of copies will be struck off on larger pa
and put up the same style obindisg price volume
Subscriptions and orders respectfully solicited by the
| proprietors. LITTLE K BROWN,
| feb 2o-StawG lie Washington street, Boston.
lust PUBLISHED AND FOR SALE AT NOR
d RISONS Bookitore the Book Of Common Prayer Inter
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The following eommenda,ons selected from many of
edition Of The Book Of Common Prayer interpreted" with
view to show in what estimate il 10 held by OF the most
eminent Bishops Of the Church fl
From Bshop Potter, Of PennsyIpaaia.]
learn with pleasure that tits proposed repubh The
Prayer Book interpretedn with additions. When
read it. three years since, Il struck entitled
ation well for the careful research which il Indicated
sincerely hope i may have wide circulation. porrrp
[Fron Bishop AcHpaine, Of Ohio.l
know Of no book on that subject so adapted to our
at the present ne admirably written lucid and
orcble exhibitions Gospel truth and calculated be
Chris, well in the institutions of branch Of his
Church. CHARLES r. McILyAlNE.
fFrom Bishop Lee, Of Dea,oare.I
The Book Common Prsyer, Interpreted by its Histo-
ry," by the Rev. c. NJ Butler, is work veil deserving
vide circulation and attentive perusa read the FIRST edition,
published few years snce, with much interest and sstise
ton, and gzt6ed hear that edition 10 to be put
FORTH II 10 attractive In style lucid in arrangement orcibe
argument, and Christian in spirit The priaciplc Of inter-
huoptcd
ed with cando aud sustained with historical references
great importance and value Such exposition admirably
calculated convey inqurng minds both within and with
the Protestant Episcopal Church. just view Of the doc
| trnes and spirit Of the Liturgy. ALFRED LEE.
WILnSeros, NovENsxR Is, i8i9
4 aaE from Bishop Meade, Of K1ginia]
II has been some years since read the Rev. Mr. Buffers
work the Prayer Book but the impression which il made
mind at that time Of the most favorable kind and
rel dice to hear that another edition Is abCs, 70 Be .,usS
MIIwooD, NovrxsEa &c, Is49. f,t aH
| From Bishop Burgess, Of Maine
| am grshed that edition Of The work on Common
Prayer by DR. Butler, with large additions, 10 about APP
pear book OF that nature prepared and honest
spirit by who really the doctrines OF the Prayer
Book has diligently studied its history could but be
very valuable and rejoice that the task undertaken by
one who could add clearnem and grace Of style.
II .fetM ~ esf8 GEORGE BURGESS.
GARDrsER, MANS, Novrssrn 10, Is4o
| From Bishop Hopkins, Of Vermont
lam gatihed 10 learn that there Is about be published
second edition OF the valuable work the Interpretation
the Book Of Common Prayer, which read Though
than could have wished its first appearance with grca,
satisfaction. SO far have heard spoken Of II has been
with voice OF commendaton and indeed the best prsc-
teal evidence Of its accepablcnes furnished by the fact that
another edition % called for so soon. II
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