Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-09-05

RELIGION IN AMERICA; Or, an Account or the
Origin, Relation to the State, and Present
Condition of the Evangelical Churches III she
United States With Notices of the Unevan-
gelical Denominations By Robert Baird.
vol, vo., PIP. $685. New York Harper K
Brothers. 1856.
This work, by the well known aud distinguish
ed traveller and lecturer, Rev. Dr. Baird, will be
received with especial favor by all members of the
so called Evangelical churches and will claim
no small degree of interest from those of other
denominations. For although DR.. Baird writes
from an Orthodox point of view, yet his great
intelligence, his Catholic and tolerant spirit and
his patient research, eminently qualify him for
such work, and give assurance that, though his
partialities may be in favor of his own denomina-
ton, nointentonal Injustice will be done to 9TH
ers. The work is not Historical or descriptive,
merely, but philosophical also, to the operation
ofthe influences with which religion and religious
societies are surrounded here, and which exist
within the respective organizations. The second
book, consisting of twenty one chapters, on the
religious character of the original settlers of the
several colonies and on the influences oft the union
of church and State, as it formerly existed in
America, will be read with peculiar interest. In
deed, we hardly know what part of it will not be,
and can only conclude by recommending it TO the
notice of our readers. For sale by z. Baker &
Co.
PUTNAMs MoNTHLY.-The September num-
Der of this periodical presents the following
table of contents: Il, Chill; 2, The Hashush
Eater; 8, Esie's Child; 4, Going to Mount Ka
tahdn; 3, The Gipsys Toad; 6, Weimar in 1925;
7, Hope; s, The Children of the Queen g.
Scampiavas-Part VI.-Palermo and Piedigrotto
/ 10, The Poetry of War IL, The Battle of Wiz
loWilo "a c onfict with Chinese Pirates ; IL
Historical Sketch of the Jesuits 10, Editorial
Notes American Literature and Reprints; IA,
The World of New York. The number is very
good one. We recognize, in one Of the articles,
the pen of one of our townsmen For sale by S.
Thompson & Co.
PErERsoN's MAGAzINE.-We have received an
advance copy of theOct. number of this magazine
which SO justly acquired the special appeation
OF the Ladies Magazine" Like its predecessors
it abounds in patterns and directions for dresses
and various kinds of ladies' work, all of the new
est and most beautiful styles, and with full al
lowance of interesting reading 1t has also sew.
eral useful recipes for the table, and other depart
ments of household economy. The price is only
81 per annum.
HOUSEHOLD WoRDs.-The September number
Of this fresh, racy, and interesting work. COM
pletes the 18th volume, so that the present is
good time to subscribe, so as to commence with
new volume. Notwithstanding the high reputa-
ton which Dickens has acquired by his novels, it
may be question whether he is not doing more
good by this periodical than he has done by any
of his other works. The genial spirit which per-
vades it, finds response in the great heart of the
people, and kiRdles a new glow of sympathy for
whatever affects favorably the interests of our
common humanity. For sale by S. Thompson &
Co.
MASSACHUSETTS BUSINESS DIREcTORY.-This
useful and almost indispensable boo for business
men, may be had of the agent, who is now in
town. 1t contains the complete census Of the
population of New England, by towns, and that
of the United States, by States the directory for
all the various trades and professions, for every
town in the State the banks, railroads, and 9TH
er public institutions the post offices, &C., &C.,
with an extensive advertising department. It is
published by George Adams, 81 Washington
street, Boston.
Mrs. Stephens's Illustrated New Monthly, is
the title of new monthly Magazine, of which
the September number is now before us. 1t is
conducted solely by Mrs. Ann Stepens. whose
ability and success as writer and especially as
a contributor to, and conductor of, some of the
1oodi Of g Ill.
tensively known. She has now given up these
engagements, and devotes herself exclusively to
this work, which is sure guaranty, not only Of
its excellence, but of its success, The number
beforeu is an excellent one and the illustrations
are capital. The form OF the work gives an op
portunity for larger illustrations than can find
place in the other magazines The price is only
II IL cts. per number, or 81 so per year, and the
price is reduced for clubs 1t is sold by S Thomp-
son & Co.
The SchooteloD for September will we'll sustain
the popularity which the previous numbers have
acquired among all the young folks. Among the
articles, is a notice of Florence Nightengale with
aportrait. 1t may be had of S. Thompson & Co.
Hon. ANsoN BURLINGAME.-A letter from
friend in Philadelphia, explains the before
unaccountable absence of Mr.. Burlingame
from Washington during the extra session.
He was paired off during the latter part of
the session, and urged in the strongest pos
slble language by his friends to make tour
in the Western and Middle States. Acced-
ing reluctantly to the wishes of his friends, he
nevertheless entered upon the campaign zeal
ously, and was able to go quite over Indiana,
and throuph q norton nf Ohio and TlIino;e
and into parts of Pennsylvania and New
Jersey. On account Of the pluck which he
displayed in the Brooks affair, and the popu
larity he had thereby acquired, the people
turned out to hear him without distinction of
party, and being an attractive speaker he was
able to do effective service in the Fremont
| cause.
Mr.. Burlingame supposed that he was pair
ed for the extra session, andin reply TO de-
| spatch making inquiry he received distinct
assurance that he was not wanted at the Cap
itol, and was strongly urged TO fulfil his ap-
| pointments in Pennsylvania He was surpris-
ed when he saw in the papers at the last
moment that Mr.. Hall with whom lie was
paired was at Washington and voting He
was about to start for Washington when the
House adjourned.
We make this explanation in justice to Mr..
Burlingane who seems to have been the VIC
tim of thoughtlessness or njudicious counsels
OF political friends. Knowing the good ser.
vice which he has done for the cause of FIRE.
mont, we have felt no disposition to reproach
him for his absence at the crisis of the session,
the more especially as his vote would have not
have affected the result.
Mr.. Burlingame is not expected home for
several days to come. He will speak in New