The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-25
PROPOSALS BIZ LIrrhE a BRowN
HoR PUBLISHING BIZ sUBscRIPrION
THE LIFE AND WORKS OF JOHN ADAMS,

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PUBLISHING BT sUBscRIPrIoN
THE LIFE AND WORKS OF JOHN ADAMS,
Second President fthe United States.
EDITED BIZ HIS GRAKDsOE, CHARLES En- AEcIs ADAMs
HE public will be glad learn that the publication OF the
works OF JoHE ADAMS, long delayed, will be
menced adequate subscription shall
obtained intended to embrace in the proposed eOlec
ton, the works OF Mr. Adams Government already pub
ished bat now out of print and selection from most yoIu
minous of manuscripts which light
The collection to be made and edited by the Hon. Charles
Francis Adams the depostay Of all the manuscripts well
OF John Adams of his father the late John Quincy Adams
and Is intended the first OF two publications. eueda
ing the History OF the Rise and Progress Of these United
States from the 1901 in which the revolutionary strug
Adams died.
ample than has generally been supposed John Adams, dur
ing nearly all his e serupulousy preserved his papers, and
among them are found of curious and singuary inter-
estng character Probably the remarkable least
the eyes OF the world will prove be Diary commenced by
him as early 755 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
and to throw good deal of light the proceedings Of
the great Congresses OF I74 75 aud 1776 Philadelphia
IN which the writer was conspicuous actor There are also
notes OF tbs debates during portion OF that PERIOD which, in
the dearh OF all knowledge OF hem will be highly valuable
OF posterity.
IL is well known that intention long by
the younger Mr. Adams write memoir OF his father This
although not entirely executed commenced in
teresng fragment remains in perfect state, and will be pre-
fixed to the present publication The unexeeuted poroaw
be carried on by the editor aided by the discovery Of auto
woven into the body of his work
The great difficulty viii be in the abundance Of the materials
to be gathered of correspondence carried on for half
century well unpublished reatses various kinds
raheto bring them all within reasonable limits for pucha-
than to short of what will interest the students
the national history.
II proposed issue the work in octave volumes.
These will include the Essay the Canon and Feuda Law
the Defence OF the American Constitution, the edi
tons OF which have been long 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 will be made from the Diary, and the
private papers, may be considered most likely promote
better acquaintance with the times which Mr. Adams lived
and acted than possessed after all the valuable
ibuons which have already been furnished from other quar-
ters 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
offered TO the patronage of the American people And
they strongly hope that they shall find themselves well
tanned in this great enterprise to be encouraged
and perfect the other and later part of it. the Life and Works
of the no less distinguished son, John Quincy Adams
The works will be brought out from time TO time
ing during the of 1S49 and completed within
sonabe PERIOD consistently with proper attention the high
character designed to be given to hem and in the following
order:
/ /. Works upon Government
Political papers, including Controversial Publications of
| 8. Messages and Public Papers.
Private Letters on Public Subjects I774 to 1901
6. Private Letters from 1855 to l826.
Original unpublished letters Of Franklin Jaw Jefferson
the Lees Laurens, Gerry, Dana lizard, and other
nent Patriots of the Revolution.
The work will be beautifully pred volumes
FORM each volume containing from 500 to 600 pages
and put up in CLOTH at the price of $225 volume.
limited number of copies will be struck of large
per, and put up in the style binding, price So Volume
Subscriptions and orders respectfully solicited by the
proprietors. LITTLE BROWN,
feb 9o-Sawtf li2WashingtOn street, Boston.
! lust PUBLISHED AND FOR SALE AT NOR
y RSON'S Bookstore the Book Of Common Prayer inter-
Preted by its History, I'd edition, by Rev. c. M Butler
d. ID. jan Eeost
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 what estimate held by of the most
eminent Bishops Of the Church.
From Bishop Potter, Of PennsyIuGnia.l
learn with pleasure that it proposed to rePubsh The
Prayer Book interpreted" with additions. When
read it, three years since struck entitled
to much commentator for il. 6re judgment and moder-
alton, well for the careful research which il indicated
l sincerely hope II may have wide circulation.
! A. POTTER,
From Bishop McIioaine, Of ohO.l
know Of no book on that subject so well adapted to our
the present time II admirably written lucid and
orcble exhibitions Of Gospel truth and calculated
very useful in building up The reader knowledge OF
Christ well in the institutions of branch OF his
Church. CHARLES p. McILVAINE.
From Bishop Lee, Of DeLa10areJ
The Book Common Prayer, Interpreted by its Hso
ry,o by the Rev c. NJ. Butler work well deserving
wide circulation and attentive Perusa read the FIRST edition,
tion and am grat6ed TO hear edition be put
FORTH IL is attractive IN style, lucid in arrangement iorcble
IN argument, ana Christian 10 spirit, me principle otn1er
ed with candor and sustained with historical references Of
great importance and value Such exposition admirably
calculated convey nqurng minds both within and with
out the Protestant Episcopal Church. just view Of the doc
trines and spirit of the Liturgy. ALFRED LEE.
WILMINGTON, NOVEMBER IS, 1S49.
From Bishop Meade, Of YirginiG.l
1t has years since read the Rev Mr. Buffers
the Prayer Book but impression which made
my mind at that time Of the most favorable kind and
rel dice hear that another edition is about TO be issued
i WIN. MEADE.
MrLLwooD, NovEMBER &c, IS4o.
From Bishop Burgess, of Mime.
am graied that a edition Of the work Common
Prayer by DR. Butler with large additions is about APP
pear book OF that nature prepared and honest
spirit by who really loves the doctrines OF the Prayer
Book and has diligently studied its history, could but be
very vausbe and rejoice that the task undertaken by
one who could add clearness and grace Of style
II GEORGE BURGESS.
GARDINER, MAINE, NOVEMBER TO- is49.
From Bishop Hopkins, Of Vermont
am gatihed learn that there about published
second edition Of the valuable work the Interpretation
the Book Of Common Prayer which read Though has
y than could have wshed its FIRST appearance with great
satisfaction. So far have heard spoken Of has been
with voice Of commendaon and, indeed the best
teal evidence Of its accepabeness furnished by the fact
another edition is called for soon
JNo H. HOPKINS.
BURLINerOS, NOVEMBER IL, Is49
BALTIMORE LIFE INSURANCE COnPAht.
No. IS SOUTH STRKET.
JOHN l. DONALDSON, PREsIDEEr.