The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-16

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THE LIFE AND WORKS OF JOHN ADAMS.
Second President Of the United States.
EDITED Br MS q AHDsoN, CHARLES FaAEcIs ADAMS.
HE public will be glad TO learn that the publication Of the
works Of JoHs ADAMS 80 long delayed will now be COM
adequate subscription shall have bern
Obtained II il intended TO embrace Ia the proposed eoec
zion, the works OF MIR. Adams Government already pub
hed, but Of print, and selection from most volu
which have the light
The collection made and edited the Hon Charles
Francis Adams the deposay Of all the manuscripts a. well
Of John Adams Of his father the late John Quincy Adams
and s intended the first OF two great publications. eiucda
Ing the History Of the Rise aud Progress Of these United
States from the year i76I in which the revolutionary strug
first began, down to the year is4s when the younger
The materials first Of the works much
ing nearly his e crupulousy his papers. and
among them found many of curious and sngusry inter-
esng character Probably the most remarkable At least
the eyes of the world will prove to be Diary, BY
him early 7s5 and carried for thirty including
the largest portion Of his public This Diary will be
with the early the Revolution in Massachusetts,
and to throw good deal Of light upon the proceedings OF
ne q, q @ and hsrs ass
notes Of the debates during portion OF that PERIOD which,
the desrh Of all knowledge Of thcm will be highly valuable
i wen known that an intention was long entertained by
the younger Mr. Adams write memoir Of his father This
although entirely executed, commenced most in
eresng fragment remains in perfect state, and will be
fixed to the present publication The unexecuted portion will
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woven into the body Of his work.
The great difficulty will be in the abundance Of the materials
be gathered OF correspondence carried for half
century well out unpublished reases Of various kinda
rather bring them all within reasonable limits for purcha
than short OF what will interest the students OF
II : proposed to issue the work in volumes
the Defence Of the American Constitution, the various e
Of which have been long since exhausted and the Dis
On uonea BY ne
from other sources, will be added.
Such selections win be made from the Diary and from the
private papers, be considered most likely to promote
better acquaintance with the times in which Mr. Adams lived
and acted than i possessed after All the valuable
butons which have already been furnished from other
ter On the whole, the publishers confidently believe that
there work relating TO the revolutionary history OF the
lived thai and political value the volumes
offered to the patronage of the American people And
they strongly hope that they shall find themselves 50 well sas
ned in this great enterprise be encouraged
perfect hs other and later part Of il the Life and Works
Of The no less distinguished son. John Quincy Adams
ing during the autumn Of Is49 and completed within
PERIOD consistently with proper attention to the high
designed 70 be given to them 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 1896.
Life BY John Quincy Adams. continued By the Editor
the Lees Laurens, Gerry, Dana, lizard and other
| nent Patriots Of the Revolution.
octave FORM each volume containing from 500 to 600 pages
and pat up in cloth, at the price Of $2.25 volume.
number .. s0ps. u. ss usa ars Large 2.
proprietors. LITTLE < BROWN,
| feb 90-3hwtf 1l2 Warrington street. Boston.
/ lust PUBLISHED AND FOR SALE AT NOR
d RIsON'S Bookstore the Book Of Common Prayer inter-
gre.ed by its History, Cd edition, BY Rev. C. M Butler
| b. ID. jan 4-eoSt
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character BY the publisher Of the second
edition Of The Book Of Common Prayer interpreted with
view to show in what estimate il held BY some OF the most
eminent Bishops Of the Church.
From Bishcp Potter. Of Pennsyiuanial
learn with pleasure that is proposed republish The
Prayer Book interpreted" with additions. When
to much somnendson Tor ts brevy Judgment and mOdsr
aon well for the careful research which indicated
sincerely hope IL may have wide circulation. ,,
| From Bishop Mellpaine, Of Ohio.l
know Of book that subject well adapted
the present time 1t admirably written lucid and
very useful in building up the reader in the knowledge Of
Christ well in the institutions Of our branch Of his
Church. CHARLES p. McILvAlNE.
: From Bishop lee, ef Dsla,oa.s;l
ry" by the Rev. G. M. Butler, work we'll deserving
wide circulation and attentive perusa read the first edition.
ton, and grs6ed hear that edition il to be put
forth. 10 attractive in style, lucid in arrangement orcibe
probation adopted 10 emiuenty and present.
ed with oandor and Is sustained With historical references Of
great importance and value. Such exposition 10 admirably
calculated convey nquiring minds both within and with
the Episcopal Church, just view Of the doc
trines and spirit Of the Liturgy. ALFRED LEE.
WrLMseros, NovmnxR Is, 1s49.
| From Bishop Meade, Of Vrginia.l
has been years since read the Rev. Mr.. Buffers
work the Prayer Book but the impression which IL made
my mind that time of the favorable kind and
rel dice to hear that another edition is about be issued
VIM MEADE.
| MnLwooD, NovKmsKR 20, 1s49.
| From Bishop Burgess, of Maine
am gratifed that edition Of the work on Common
Prayer by DIR. Butler with large additions 10 about APP
pear book Of that nature, prepared in and honest
spirit by who really loves the doctrines OF the Prayer
Book and has diligently studied Its history could be
vlusbie and rejoice that the task undertaken by
one who could add cearness and grace Of style.
i GEORGE BURGESS.
GARDurn, MAINE, NOVEMBER 10, is4o.
| From Bishop Hopkins Of Vermonf.1
am gra6ed learn that there 10 about be pubshed
second edition Of the valuable work the Interpretation
the Book Of Common Prayer which read Though hss-
than could have wished its 6r appearance with great
satisfaction So far have heard spoken Of II has been
with voice Of commentator and indeed the best prac-
teal evidence Of m scccptabcness furnished by the fact
another edition 10 called for soon
| JNo. H. HOPKINS.
Bunnssros, NovKxsra IL, is4o.
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