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THE AMERICAN , pLBArE ~, sy' .x.'r .McvLLreorr.
Win the psssion for Deb Iting Societies. which
ehuacterizes Young Amer ca, sud the vision Of f,.
mrg in delberative S.sembly, which is the drs: to
dazzle the cslO~ irIssip.,ioa of her cons, this
nisbuA OF parismer .eAry rules and methods csnnot
fsi to be highly appreciated by q numerous cir
Gle of rtudeL's> II h~ evidently been prepared
with conscientious fcelity, and with,u, aiming
at any ,how Of novelty, which is forbidden by
the pature Of the subject il presents lucid and
accurate exposition Of the principles and practice
Of public debate a. laid down By tbs most
approved authorities, together with gres: variety
of useful suggestions for tie training ard improve
mept Of the incipient ora'or. After sopious state
pert Of rbe routine Of deb ate in popular sad deoer
alive sreubhes, the author proceeds 10 give nsruc
tcps for the management OF debating sOoie.ies,
blus Is'ir the mode of conducting pubic Discus
sic by various forms and examples, and presenting
series Of outlines OF debates different questions.
vslu .,e fese Of the book i. found 10 an extensive
collection Of ques,iobs suitable for the use OF dsbai
ing socetts with references % the principal sources.
OF inform alton in the works Of standard authors.
Although especially adapted 10 The wants OF literary
institutions this voiua furnishes q convenient nan
ubl for all persons connected sith pubic societies, or
who with to preps,e themselves for taking part ia
popular dsbstes familiar Acquaintance with its
principles would often prevent syk sardnee. aud en-
barrasms nj in those who suddenly called to pre-
eide public mesiiog, or who are bo00d to share
ia lie debates.
THE SELECT wo-Ks OF ras s.v THOMAS WAT
SON 6yo Up 10 Ros.u Carte 3io'hera
The publisher. OF this wegoty voll ne are gal ling
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oloer Epg.h divinity for their reprints of
it's tin e-bcnored standard productions The present
author was a sturdy Puritan Of the age OF the Com
slth. During the civil wars, he performed the
Office tf faithful pastor in the Est.oshei Church
Fl Iearly sixteen years and be CONTINUED in Their
seIvice until 1862, when he elected from his lv
ing for pon.conformiy; though he contousd the ex-
erc,e OF bis ministry, ss be found oocs'ion. T1e
volume before us contains compete body of dvin-
i,y il the form Of esry two bdudred d-courses on
Il e Assembys Caieohsm II was originally pub
lifted a. Iosthumous work 10 1922. and has since
passed through many editions il Eogland and Scot
lopd. Ii is now is,ued for the first time, pre-
sume in this country.
THE MOST TNIsEyr ORATORS ASD srtTEsMES
Os ANCI1HT AID MODERN TINES. By DAVID a
HAEsHA 6yo. ~. 5iS ChsIes Setl>leL
Accoi ding 70 the intention OF the author, the pur
pose of this voun is to furnish textbook fJr 'tu.
dents in Academies and College, and manul of
r.fereI ce fer The lawyer the politician, the scholar,
tie clergy man. and in fact for every engaged in
tie s,uoy of oratory II consists of sketches, chiefly
compiled from the best authorities of some OF the
principal orators Of sncent and modern times, Illus
trsted by selections from their speeches and c,m-
par lee by BRET al ayss Of their peculiar style of
.1o 81 cle;r MAJ Cd
eifer of conception or execution it is ~ellsdsptei
10 the object which il has in view, end will prove
useful and attractive work Of reference
THE OLD I'M: oR. Tn TsAvELEs's rxrEEI.IsxEST.
By JOSIAH Barnes. SEQ l2nO. PIP 81 }. c Derby
A ccmpspy Of travellers AZ a road ace inn in Yer
Nc IF are Il 10 beeae the iedum Of sojoun over-
Dig in tb pacle ofweay human esh By therea-
Il IN of series OF stories drs from their expo
renee Tie resu is shown in the present Volume. 1t
contains several narratives mostly Of sasc css,, de.
scribipg the adventures Of the speakers in foreign
lands and enbcdyi ing variety of exciting incidents.
In point of literary ftish, the work is superior TO
mott OF the pcpuls, fctcrs Of rbe day while s sur
passed b. few for natuI aoess and force.
TEE YOUNG MAN ADVISED. By O. H.v.s. D. D.
limo. Up So Csrifon Pnips
The dtsien OF this volume IL TO illustrate the lead.
ing ac,s of the Bible By historical and philosophical
evidence, and thus 10 show the divine origin OF ire
copteps l, treats especially Of the events recorded
in the Old T,stament enforcing their literal constru,-
ton by variety Of record lesning and skllful
augmentation. The plsn of the work is novel and
ingenious 81 eel not fail ~ interest the Biblical stu
dent In point Of style and execution, it is highly
cIeditable TO tie author, who is dstne uisbed pro-
fessor IN the University of Michigan.
TIE RICH KrNsMAN By STEPHEN u. TYse D I2no.
ID as. r. Carter br0'h.rA
DR.. Typg has here reproduced course OF lectures
delivered to the youth Of hs congregation, intended
to ergsge their aei ton in the stu1y OF The rptures
Tie vciuue is devoted to the illustration Of the pas
.orsl story Of Roth the Mosbitess regarded "a type
Of the mysteries Of redemption. In eating tie va
rous topic, suggested by this primitive tradition, the
author takes wide range, introducing variety OF
spposiie snecdote ana enforcing the doctrines Of his
creed with eloq1ence and JUNCTION.
TIE WHOLE FRENCH LANGUAGE. By T. Rosssr-
500 .Eeit.d BY LorIs Esssr. l2no. PIP SIS hoe Loeh
wood Con
The succee Of the Robertsonian- System OF teach
ing La gusge in Europe he's prompted the American
editor ,e il. ue tbs volume. Combining great inge-
ruity with remarkable hoIoughnes' the method here
set forth opens certain path, If not an easy one, to
a complete mastery Of the French language. In
what degree i, compares f.vorabiy with the leading
nsnu,ls now used in this country, uE, be left to the
decision Of practical teachers.
AN INTRODUCTION TO PRACTICAL AsrRoNoxY, By
HAS LOOMS LID SEQ Up tsI hrpef ofoeneh
Prof LOOMS whose reputation 90 scientnc leach
er will give currency TO this volume has aimed 10 far-
ni.h practical tre.tse adapted to the wants Of the
Astronomical observer, the engineer and surveyor,
and the suf ert pursuing coune of liberal education.