The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1858-11-25
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cOURTSHIP AND MATEIMONY; With other
Sketcns. from Scenes and Experiences in
Social !.if6 liy ROBERT MoERIs, Esq, ed
itor Of the Pennsy'rUHj1 HY"jrrr Ihiladel-
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and We take pleasure in giving this one =
hearty AMI just commcndation to our readers.
Local readers will assert that We have no busi-
ness with the subject OF Mat rimony, but we
claim hand in the part Of Courtship, and i'll
thi, instance the two are so blended that We
are compelled to commen! the "forhidden
fruit of our subject. The peru al Of Mr..
Morris first article is enOu III To give an old
bachelor "cold chills," and if he venture to
read it u second time, it will certainly result
in might sweats" We are hAlf-inclinei to
review this book at lelgth but visionary
tauatS from our ftminine acqnaintances deter
Us. Yet, VIC will venture TO endorse, fully.
every word ofth following from Willis Hom,
Journal, which scarcely ever goes astray in
such matters.
'CoURrSHIr AND MATHINoEY,-Thi il the
title OF Il volume from the portfolio OF lso5crt
Morris Esq, the able editor OF the Philadel-
phia Mgt!irsr. In these days. il is gratifying
to find a volume, like the present, wherein
taste is unyitiatcd and sense undeStVOyed in
which simplicity of stale and clearnesS Of eI-
preston are retained, and which is written,
not to excite the Imagination oI pander TO the
evil passions of our nature. hut to incuicate
lessons Of wisdom, we'll as 10 draw tears
and move to laughter. We are reminded, i'll
reading these essays, of the genial hearted
Goldsmith. They contain the delicate fancy,
the good sense, aud the quiet humor which
characterize GOldsmith's writings; and they
are, moreover, written with like correctness !
Of language. They treat, beside that of court /
ship and matrlmony, or variety at subjects
from scenes and experiences in social life, and
are particularly adapted for every day family
reading. They are indeed, such rs will bear
to be read aloud about the evening lamp, and !
will please and instruct not only the "old
folks at home" but also the ''little folks
No one can read Mr.. Morriss volume without
being impressed by the tone of earnest thought {
fulncSs that pervadeS it, and We believe this !
work will be the means through which an in
tnity Of good will be accomplished. 1t is
book fit for anybody to read and worthy of .
place in evory family. Ii is chastc in Style. /
elevAting III tone and sentiment, and contains ,
many useful lessons which may contribute 10
make happy home. No book before the
public contains Sounder morality, or practical .
household wisdom more pleasantly expressed, /
and certainly there is no collection Of essays, !
better adapted for general reading in the FAM
lily. A. the work has been most enthusiastic
caiiy praised by such men AS John Grigg, 1t is .
needless to say We trust that all persons will
extend to it their hearty patronage, by send =
ing for it. The publishers will send copy
to any person, to any place. per mail, post
paid, on receipt of 81 ,25."