Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-10-10


for the publishers, a copy of HILLARp's REA-
DER We take the following notice Of the
work from the Boston Journal, as expressing
the opinion of competent judge.
HuLARD's READER. 1t gives us pleasure
to state that the school committee, at its meet
ing on Tuesday adopted Hillards First Glass
Read for the use of the first classes in the
that this action was dictated by no extrane-
Gus influences, but resulted from a careful cx
animation and thorough appreciation Of the
sterling merits Of the book itself As a class
book we can hardly conceive Of more excel
lent reader than that Of Mr. uillard. The al
most fastidious taste displayed in the selec-
lions. the brief pointed and interesting sketch
aud analysis which accompanies each, and
the ocular features of this book, are well
calculated to influence and improve the liter
airy taste ofthe young, and we rejoice that it
has been adopted in our public schools.
LoRIMER LIrrLrGoop Esq.-A Young Gen.
tleman Who Wished TO See Life, and Saw
it Accordingly. By Frank +. Smedley.
Esq, author Of "Lewis Arundel" Frank
Fairleigh.' &c. New York; Z. d. Long.
This in one among the large and varied as
sortment Of valuable works. which may be
found upon the shelves of Messrs. A. Williams
& Co. The scenes Of "Lorimer Lit,legood"
are laid chiefly in the great cities of England
and France, and the story contains many
graphic and wildly drawn pictures. both Of
fashionable life" and humble life. in London
and Paris. The previous works of the author
are we'll known, and it is sufficient pr ase to
say that his present production is worthy the
high reputation which he has ob,ained as a
writer-and that the present volume is fully
equal to any of his previous works. As a
specimen of the style in which it is written,
we quote the following passage. portraying a
scene in Partisan gambling iife-or to use a
technical term Portfolio.
THE HAPPY HONE AND PARLoR
MAGAzINE.-I'he October number of
this valuable and entertaining work,
just received. This Magazine is devoted
to the discussion of such subjects, and
designed to promulgate such sentiments
as will tend to make home happier and
mankind better. Each number is EN-.
bellished with steel engraving, IL
Telegraph of some fruit or flower in
colors with numerous wood cuts Of the
fashions. Boston, C. Stone &Co O., 90
per year in advance.
THE STUDENT AND ScHooLNATE.-
A Monthly Reader for School and House
instruction.
This useful and instructive Monthly
for October is received thus early. 1t
is worthy Of an extended patronage, and
we are glad to learn that it will enter ON
its second year with prospects Of in
creased success.
Published by Robinson and Richard.
son Boston, terms one dollar per year
in advance.
THE HONE MAGAZINE for October
received and for sale by Moses Hale.
This is two dollar Magazine. pub
lished by T. S. Arthur Geo, Philidel.
phia and presents all the attractions of
the three dollar ones.
HARPER's New MONTHLY for Octo-
Der received from A. Williams &c.,
This Magazine increases in popularity,
and deservedly so. It's success is un-
parelled. Moses Hale has it for sale.
The ScHooLTxLLow AND HOUSEHOLD WORDS
also received from the same Agents. Dix
Edwards 4 Co., New York, are the publish
ers of these admirable works. All 10 be
had of Moses Hale.
HARPER's Story Books for children
also received. Our little folks read this
work with avidity. 1t can be obtained
at Moses Hale's.
PUTNAx's MAGAZINE for Octoberis received |
from A. Williams L Co., Boston, Agents.
1t is an excellent number. Moses Hale has
it.