Worcester daily spy., 1860-12-14

TUE PULPIT OF THE AMERICAN REvoLU-
noN; or the Political Sermons Of the period
of 1776 With Historical introduction,
Notes, and Illustrations, by John Wingate
Thornton Boston: Gould & Lincoln. The
pulpit of the revolution deserves the most
careful study, for, as Mr. Thornton says, 1--WE
owe to it the moral force which won our indie
pendence" Therefore we are glad to see this
work Besides the notes and historical
sketches, it contains nine political discourses.
The first, by Rev. Jonathan Mayhem, discusses
the question of unlimited submission TO gov
ernmcnt and then follow dscourses, by 9th
ers, on such topics as The Stamp Act
"The Character of Good Rulers, " "Ihe Chris
tian Duty of Resistance TO Tyrants, "The
Divine Right Of Kings Exploded, &c. In
our times it is not common to hear such
preaching, and there are some now who deem
him the wisest and most commendabie preach
er, who ''never says a word an the pulpit about
politics or religion" 1t was not so among the
men who made the revolution, as this book
will show. For sale at Saniord's.
COLDER THAN ADAM" by the author of
"Violet," and "NELLY's FIRST ScuooL
DAYS" by Josephine Franklin. two excellent
books for young readers, have been published
by Brown & Taggard, Boston, and are for sale
at Sanfords.
The kSICKERBoCKER MAGAZINE for Janu.
improves its appearance 1t is also enlarged
and comes with the promise of unusual liter
ary attraction for the coming year.
"TnE CoNDUCr OF LIFE" by Ralph Waldo
Emerson, published by Ticknor Fields, is
for sale at Sanford's The book contains nine
essays on the following topics Fate, Power,
Wealth, Culture, Behavior, Worship, Consid-
erations by the Way, Beauty, and Illusions.
There is more III it than can be found in a
whole library of the books of some men.
FAITHFUL FOREVER. By Coventry Pat
more, author of 1.-The Angel in the House"
Those who have read "The Angel in the
House" do not need that we should tell them
how singularly rich and pure is the mind of
Coventry Patmore, or how truly he deserves
recognition poet. Faithful Forever" is
a story OF 'lOFe tnat ulu not ma It's earthly
close" told in series of letters. The style
of this poem is more severe than that of its
predecessor. The plot is very simple but the
poet lends it a charm which grows as we pro-
coed, like the beauty of spring. Published in
Boston by Ticknor & Fields, and for sale here
by Holbrook & Terty.R
GUIDE TO HAYrI. Edited by james Red
path. Boston, published by Thayer & Ell
dridge. 10 those who wish to be well inform
ed in regard to the republic of Hayti this will
be very useful We are not acquainted with
any other book i'll English which gives the
same information. There is historical ac-
count of Hayti, with full account of its pres
ent condition, political and economical, and,
particularly, ali such information as emigrants
most need. The work is reliable and was
prepared for those in this country who may
think of emigrating to Hayti.
Poems, BY ROSE TERRY, collected in a
volume of 23l pages, have been published by
Ticknor & Fields. 1t is pleasant book, and
Miss Terry has certain reputation as
magazine writer which will draw attention to
it. For sale at Sanford's.