Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-08-02

Uncle True and Little Gerty,

Uncle True and Laftie Gerry!
Phrty Thousand Published in Five Weeks.
A GENUINE American Romance, and a Book
IA which will 1.-Two and be read after the thousand
and trashy productions ftho day shall pass into
desuetude
Rarely has work appeared in America which has
received such universal and hearty Communications
from the Newspaper Press We subjoin few brief
extracts:
The authorizes of the Lampiighter has aimed to
produce an agreeable and impressive work Of fiction
1t is high praise say that she has succeeded in the
attempt--N. y. Tribune.
We have no hesitation in pronouncing the Lamp
lighter ono of the original interesting, graphic,
and affecting tales that has latcy appeared Boston
Transcript.
No ono can study its instructive and fascinating
pages without being made better by its kindly infu
ences.--Bosion atlas.
The Lampighter would do credit to any writer
Daily Advertiser, Boston.
Ono of the most affecting and interesting tales ever
issued from the American press.-Da,iy Tribune,
Providence
For delicate and forcible deineation of character,
this work is hardly cellcd--.jouraak, Boston.
This book develops a variety Of characters--some
Of Thorn as deeply affecting the best sketches of
Dickons.-- Transcript, Boston
1t is book which is destined to become great
favorite with the reading public--Daaiy Herald,
1t cannot fail to suit tho most fastdious TASTE
OAUe Branch, Boston.
Here is book destined to have sale unequaled
by any other, unless we except Uncle Tom.-lNGss.
LII Boar.
The aged and the young will rise from its perusal
with increased love for the knder feelings Of our
nature bingham Journal.
The Lamplighter is book which is destined to
great popularity ~ Daily Bee, Boston.
An intensely interesting work, and, as piece Of
composition, admirable. Clazps Evening Gazette,
Boston.
A book rich in thought, beauty, pathos, and ton
dcrness.--Alba Spectator.
1t is great book, the work Of an original mind of
extraordinary power International Journal.
Five hundred pages Of just such reading cnchains
the interest the curiosity, yea the whole soul until
the last line of tho last page is fnished-Soath B0s
ton Gasette
This is work Of surprising interest-A1 u. Avgus.
The Lamplighter deserves all the praise it has
cciyed-- Commonwealth, Boston.
1t is infinitely superior to any American novel that
we have ever read Waverlsy Magazine.
There s no question but that the Lamplightcr will
rank among the first Of American fctions.-- Worces
ter Palladium.
An intensely interesting book, from title to inis-
Portland Inquirer.
The Lamplighter is a delightful story-original
breathing true and pure spirit-N. Y. San.
1t is unequ4lled in thrilling interest by any book
yet publshe d.-SwsngfeM Posi-,
Portions of this book are worthy the genius of
kens.-Hampden Gasafs.
1t possesses the merit Of interesting alike the
young and the Old Bangor Wing
1t is great book-Sunday Dispatch.
A work of extraordinary power and interest.-N
Z. Farmer
1t is most enchanting work Christian iSscre-
tary Hartford
Without exception, one of the most deeply interest
ing tales we ever perused- Laurence Sentinel
A work which has every element of popularity
~. Y. Evangelist.
The Lamplghtcr is thrilling and most interesting
story.-Laaheran Observer, Baltimore.
We have rarely read work with more real pleas
ure than tho Lampghter STATE Reporter. Concord
A book which is destined to be popular, because it
comes from the heart and speaks TO the heart
Country Gentleman
Some Of the best sketches in this book almost rival
the masterpieces Of Dickens Yankee Blade.
In the execution of her work, Miss Cummings has
displayed great judgment almost intuitive insight
INTO human nature, careful observation of life fine
literary taste, sound and sensible mind, lovely
disposition, genial heart = Bunker Hill aurora.
Published by JOHN p. JEWETT, a CO, Boston
JEWErT, PROCTOR, W0RTHINGT0N, Cieve-
lar lhioys April T-3wif