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,r,rsroKp 4 Story of the Refugees. By Charles
AA'1 n',...on Philadelphia: T. B. Peterson Boston
- samson. & Co New York: J. C. Derby. Fol
lI.t, shilhneion & Co, Washington, d C.
~, story of the slime that tried mems
viii not lack readers. There is some
So, n every American heart that responds
In, ,,orr of the Revolution" supplying what
- -. J,fciencies the narrative may possess, out
-. faIlness of associations awakened by it
:. l., b,en remarked, that Americans, having
,,,,;gqiies. (such as Europeans would dig
e. ,v that name,) have thrown their compar-
...r recent Past into long perspective, and
- hack upon its events and relies with as
: -,rsrpnce and enthusiasm as does the
=. .l;.bman upon the moss-grown ruins of Gen.
,unes.
The narrative is lively, at times brilliant IN
!. .,;rt;ons of natural scenery. Its develop
q, of character are generally, in our view,
=. striking. though it fails not to inspire us
n = suitable portion of admiration for its
r.-oipe. who gives title to the volume. Its de-
p ..;,,s Of the customs and fashions of that
A.. .r, truthful and instructive. 1t is hope
- ,;,,r for the literature of this country, that
,,,sr;can novelists are, for the greater part,
I...,,,r 10 choose their themes and scenes at
,.,s Surely the New World offers richer
,,-,c, than the 0ld-wrought in, as the latter
lave been. for ages-to the deliver in the goodly
,-.s Of thought and fancy.
,....rt- b. Juha KayaGagh, author Of DAISY Poems,
N,a,i. Sc New York, ID Appleton Co. For sale
.- 2 t,rnlam Washington, ID. c.
novel characterized by the exuberance of
..,ay and ease of expression which mark all
II. PRODUCTIONS of its author. Throughout the
macs Of an intricate and improbable plot, she
u.ains the iveliness and piquancy of her
..o-y. That the course Of true love never did
-, smooth" all poets and novelists, since
Shakespeare, have combined to testify; but this
,-;,4r. not content with the ordinary hindrances
n Fate. seems bent upon making her heroes
apl heroines wilfully heap obstacles in their
Owl paths.
IN worl-pictureS, however, she excels most
writer's. Many of her descriptions speak to
me eve with the distinctness of paintings.
Condensation would greatly enhance the value
n Grace Lee and its sister works.
r. Iy--..is 4 story Of Modern Life. Philadclpha T
T. peterson For sale by J. Shilling,on, Washington
-s.DC
This is a story of German life, which cannot
f,af5 amusc and interest old and young. The
a7thor i a daughter of Lord Erskine, who, hav-
mo married a German nobleman, has resided
s- years in the country of her adoption. With
gr, developing a plan of much skill, or style
q marked originality, the book gives'u in sim
I'e every day language, story of every day
German life Those whose sympathies with
uyarnishcd human nature are not bounded by
the limits Of their native land, will find it an
instructive and agreeable companion for a
leisure hour.
rH SIMS EvEEl.As1iNe Resi- BY Richard Baxter
... orsyo. Pp GG9 New York: Carter & Brothers.
f.. sale by GRAY Il Ballaniyne, Washington.
At last the Christian public of our country
have placed within their reach an entire edition
OF this wonderful book, the first ,cork written by
Richard Baxter, who, in an age of controversy,
became the first controversialist of his age. 1t
was written in the thirty-fourth year Of his age,
and has now stood the test of two centuries ;
and among the multitude of books written to
meet that craving Of the soul, to lift the veil
which shrouds future life, this work, and an
ahcr written in the same age, by the great
John Howe, chaplain of Oliver Cromwell, stand
F-,ru.inent.
Tie original purpose Of Baxter embraced
nothing more than brief explanation of the ma
iare Of the Saints rest in heaven; but, as h
proceeded, his plan grew wider and wider, anC
.a,h.eran more beautiful themes opened upol
bis mental vision, which it was his delight to por
Tray, IN strctest fidelity to the teachings of The
inspired writings. 1t is this portion of his book
which Faucet has preserved in his abridgment
book now in common parlance known as
Bayters Saints Rest" This work is divided
INTO four parts, the last of which is entitled
"Getting and Keeping of the Heart in Heaven. y
Here the author, having brought the reader tc
The summit Of Mount Pisgah, shows him the
Faoiiy land which lies before him, and into
NIIs.h L.. a. s,o,, 20
The great men of the Commonwealth have
ei no better memorials of their times than are
Aahd m the works Of Bunyan, Owen, Bates,
Ho"e, Baxter, and others, their worthy com
PEERS We are glad TO see Carter X Brothers
are Publishing the best editions extant of these
s'ea' giant minds Of an age of giants. ~
90. >@.i-t Nosas OF THE REV. Thomas WATSON. Com
t''a5 '- "sebral-d Body Of Divinity, in series o.
'''> "' Ire Shorter Caechsm and various sermons
'--.>es. J vol. octave. PIP. 10. New York
"r' Brothers. For sale by Gray X Ballan
Washington.
i'''> IS NJ companion for the work we have
move noticed Thomas Watson was one OF
D, D'"''S1 hlliiSIerSJ anu WAS cJoSeCu
VIC D1rAoomews day, 1862, from his pulpit
~ Stephen 5. Walbrook, London. This "Body
% "Nni'y appeared after his death, and has
.'' lis Place in the libraries of the learned
~" 'ia' Jay to the present. We are glad tc
~ Tue 'arters have brought out an edition
'.,'l VIII place this treasure-house of learning
"''D.n The reach of American divines. Hi,
1'',5e on The art Of Dirine Contenmeat'
., 'ne highest value. No one, whose crool
- 'ie l'' Is hard to bear, but will find com
:. .:'' ana strength impaired by reading this Trea
"''' 1t is ofitself worth the cost of the book
~
IT, ''I amt other Tracts OF the Times. BY Rev
NJ e. d A. Author Of Living and Dead" &c
"a, oA Garter & Brothers. One volume, PIP $50
Icy Gray n Baliantyme, Washington, d. C.
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