The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1857-11-26
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FOR sale by w. BalIaniyne, Washington, d. C.
The subject of this memoir is chiefly distin-
gpshed for his efforts in the cause of education,
and especially for his successful labors for the
deaf mu;es of this country. To him we owe the
esrlv introduction of the French system of in
sruc.ion for the deaf and dumb. He was ip-
deed the father of the system in America, and
funded the 6rst asylum for deaf mutes at Hart
ford visiting EGrope first, for the purpose of
gaining the necessary information.
Aside from ks benevolent labors in the
cause of education, Mr.. Gallsudet was beloved
s. Christian minister and q philanthropist.
lie was thoroughly orthodox in his religious
views, exceedingly liberal in his bearing to-
wards these who are not. He was no bigot,
bu. man of enlarged views.
The volume before US is we'll edited and
printed, aud contains life-like portrait of the
satisct of the memoir.
sae,ch OF the Life and Ministry of the Rev C. H. Spur
geou.
The sam, and the Saviour BY the Rev. Mr. spurgeon
Spurgcous SerlLons series
New York Sheldon, Brakeman, & Co. For sale by w
Bsllsniyne, Washington, d. C.
We have here short sketch of Mr.. Spur
geon's life, and two volumes of his lectures and
sermons That he is a remarkable man, no
che can deny or that he has singular powers
OF eloquence in the pulpit. We do not doubt
that much exaggeration has attended his pop
ular career but, making due allowance for it,
we must believe lie is an extraordinary man.
His power lies more, however, in his person
81 presence, il his manner, his speech, and ges-
ture, than in his matter. Looking over these
setnons of his, we wonder that such crowds
thong to his meetings. They will no: bear
comparison with the sermons of Thomas Bin
neg, OF London, or the Rev. Mr.. Card, who has
preached with such distinguished favor before
the Queen at Bslmorsl Indeed, we might
mention dozen English preachers who sur
pass Mr.. Spurgeon in style, in pure eloquence,
and in noble inagery-but they cannot draw
Audiences Ike hls-ihe people are not mad
after them. 1t must be, then, that there is
eminently attractive in Mr.. Spur
geon's pulpit manners.
We would not underrate his sermons as they
appear on the printed page. They possess many
traits calculated to make them popular. They
are simple in STYLE fervid, earnest, at times ter
rbly 30, and do not strike above the average
intellect of tie community. They have at
times genuine pathos, and we can easily imsg-
ine that, with proper delivery, they might pow
erfully affect an audience.
The sketch Of Mr.. Spurgeon's life will find a
ready market among his admirers, who will be
glad to read the history of one of the lights of
the church. The volume of sermons is similar
IN character to one preceding it which we no.
tced some time since.
" The Saint and the Saviour is made up of
short articles addressed to all manner of saints
and sinners, bul il especially adapted to the
wants Of the Christian.
Gnde 10 the Oracles BY Rev n. Nevin. Published by
Murray, Young & Co, Lancaster, Pa. For sale by w
btaniyne, Washington, ID.
Inis work is intended to be the "Bible stu
dents rdde mecuns." 1t contains articles upon
tie preservation of the Bible = its results -
ltsfreshness-its silence upon certain subjects
its evidences-its patriotism, &c.,
a.. The books Of the Bible are noticed in
chronological order, and their different authors
10 short, the work contains vast deal of in
formation respecting the Bible, and of import
ance to every student Of the holy book.
Nina and Charlie or Weeks Hoyday at r ydae Rec
tory. Published and for sale as above
A wellwritten religious story, intended for
the young. In style it is attractive, and in por
tons of the book the dialogue is lively. 1t is
neatly printed, and PRETTY illustrated. We
presume it will be welcomed by the juveniles
Atolphe Monod's Farewell TO His Friends and to the
Church Translated from the French New York
Robert Carter Brothers. For sale by w. Ballantyne
Washington ID. c
Adolphe Monod was a Distinguished and pi
Gus Protestant pastor in France, who was forced
TO leave his pulpit by cruel and lingering dis
ease, and finally died under it. The book is
divided into twenty-five chapters, each contain
ing good and pertinent advice to the members
Of the authors church aud family.
hxPoscns of the Greed the Lords Prayer, and the Ter
Commandments. BY Robert Leighton, ID. d, Arch
bishop of Glasgow. Published and for sale as above
This volume opens with en- Introductory es
say BY Dr.. John Pye Smith. Then follow ex.
Positions of the Creed, the Lords Prayer. the
len Commandment aud discourses upon por.
tons of the Bible. The work is an old one,
and Is well known to the Christian community.
"oid and The Gospel. New York: Carlton & Phillips
For sale above.
There IS need of such work as this among
the professed Christians of this country. The
duties of the rich towards the ignorant, the
neglected, and the poor, are misunderstood OF
unheeded. This work consists of an essay upon
the measure of Christian liberality, by the Rev
Henry Constable, of Cork, Ireland. 1t is elo.
qaenily written, and published in a neat and
durable style.
Lessons from the Great Biography. BY Rev DR. HamiI
ron New York Carter & Brothers For sale by w
Bslisnyne Washington, ID. c.
This little volume is an eloquent commentar,
upon some of the principal events in the life o
Christ, the early incidents, the miracles, inter
views, and ascension. DR.. Hamilton is smootl
and attractive writer, and quite popular il
Great Britain. He is well known, also, here
and this production of his will be read and ap
proved.
.Ae foor Boy and the Merchant Prince. By w. n
Thsyer. Published and for sale az shove.
Ihisis asketch of the life of the late Amos Law