Smyrna times., 1856-09-17
sIETNNAs DNL0.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. IT, 1856.
MosK's New AMERrcAs MAP. published al
baltimore. Nd. by Prof Jacob Monk.

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Monks New AMRRrcAs MAP. published at
Baltimore, Nd, by Prof Jacob Monk. a
we have had the pleasure of examining this
,oleudid specimen of Southern enterprise, and
we have no hesitation in saying that we have
never seen a more comprehensive map-one
mare thorough and reliable in its details--more
finished in its engraving. printing.
coloring, --ting, &e..--nor one more worthy
the proud title bestowed upon it by our eotem-
oo,a,;es. that Of the " Standard American
Man" the rMap of the 18th Century" &c.
II is the largest general map ever published in
shis country, representing an area OF about
5000, 900 square miles. and presenting at one
glance our whole vast expanse of country, from
the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean and from the |
5Oth parallel Of North latitude to within few
degrees of the Equator, thus exhibiting in one
beautiful view, all of the United States and
Territories, all of Central America, New Gre
NADIA and a portion of South America. together
with the West India islands, Cuba, Hayti, ia
majca aud others-the Canadas, New Bruns-
WICK. all of Nova Scotia and Prince Edwards
Island-the international boundary lines, the
boundary of the counties. the internal improve
uteuts. the railroads finished and in progress,
are clearly and distinctly marked down; and,
what is peculiarly interesting and important at
the present time, it correctly delineates all the
routes of the proposed Pacific Railroad to CALI
fornia, Washington and Oregon. On the same
sheet, also, is map of the whole world on a
new plan. showing the Continent of America
in a position it really occupies as centre
with Europe, Africa and a portion of Asia and
Australia on the East, and all of Australia and
a portion of Asia on the West. This is new
and original feature, and is particularly useful
in the instruction of children--giying them, as
IT does, a correct and accurate idea of the diff
ferent position of the different nations. the sail
ing routes to various parts of the globe, &c.
This map of the world, in connection with the
larger one, is invaluable. In point of artistic
execution, in accuracy and reliability of its de
tails, in fuliness and completeness of its geo
graphical exhibits, this standard American Ma
is everything tfst is desirable, and superior t.
all others. II is an ornament to the parior, an
should be introduced into every school In tn
land. It 10 Of peculiar interest to all, as bear
ing upon the exciting political events takn
place in our territories, pointing with unerrn
accuracy to every niche of ground therein. I
those who are acquainted with Professor Monk
extensive and world wide reputation as Ma
Publisher, no better recommendation is needle
than his name to this work but we desire /
this wise to give our own impression of us SUI
passing excellence and merits. Moreover,
10 Southern Map and the only one publlshe
south of Mason g. Dixon's line, which of ltsel
throwing aside its great superiority over a
others, calls for liberal patronage by soutf
ern people, as an endorsement of the mechan
cal skill and taste of Southern Artists. Th
Map is sold by subscription and at one unlfor
price. The Agents for its sale are now engage
in the canvass of the county, when all wi
have an opportunity to supply themselves. w
: feel that we can safely recommend this Map
our friends and fellow-citizens generally, whiC
we hereby most heartily do, and trust the Agen
will meet with such q reception and such
patronage as a work of such superior mer
such great value and bona ide excellencies
dsseryedly entitled TO.