New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-27

MEMORIAL VOLUME OF THE FIRST FIFTY YEARS
the board
The completion Of fry years from the establishment
of the American Board has suggested the preparation
of s interesting volume, which will torn perm
ent record Of the zeal discretion, and admirable eff
cheney ~th which the important trusts Of that institu-
ton have been administered. IL contains AN ample
detail Of the origin and formation OF the Board, the
difficulties which it experienced in obtaining charter
from the Legislature Of MasRc nlselts, aud its extraor-
binary development aud prosperity siuce the departure
Of ia dfst missionaries in 1912. Several biographical
boricsvtf the founders Of the Board rom the pen OF
tile hsv DIR. Sprague of Albany are marked by the
peatness If arrangement aud graceful flow Of express
sion which emnently distinguish his productions IN
that department., and form contributions Of 10 itte
value 10 the sccesiast, annals Of the last half cen
Jury TIE whole volume iunshrs a striking testimo-
NAL 10 the deep and practical convictions Of duty which
at tie foundation of the enterprise, TO the high
character with few exeeponsl OF the officers and ser
wants Of tue Board and to the wonderful power of
wise equalization in the accomplishment of desirable
results. .. .f.l-.
PRIMARY OBJECT LESSONS BY ". A. CALEIss limo.
PIP. b2 HsIIer bTothsrs
In this new manual Of elementary teaching, the
author aims to imparL clear aud accurate knowledge
of materiI objects the juvenile Mid. According 10
the method here presented he purpose is accomplished
not by formal ddacuc Instruction, but by dir, cling
the attention Of tLs pupil 10 u variety Of the most
nking external things aud thus quickenng bis power
Of observation and leading him to sound aud nlelli
geuI exefcire Of the organs of perception. The le-
sons Of which Tie volume lie composed, adapted TO
al q of enI.. nfn Thor NJ
-ize, Of ~sght OF sound aud OF place and illus
tr,ied by reference the familiar objects which are
supposed u come under the lilly notice Of the child.
Tue plan Ingenious application of the principles
of pespz the training Of the senes aud although
making no preepsion u strct originality will be found
II convenient and effective aid in al important branch
of primary instruction. In ihe selection Of topics for
the discipline OF the pupil, the author for the most
part exhibits fe'tilIti o Invention sDd soundness Of
Judgment n the illustrations drawn from phys
ological science are, perhaps sometimes carried to an
unproftable extent. The voiume will doubtless at
tact The attention Of parents and teachers and may
be asrd 10 equa advantage IN the family and the
ssbOol-roonl
Tn R,Be,ioa Record Monthly Part for September)
il devoted 70 r sceoun Of the battle If Bull Run and
s.,~ses All unusual degree Of interest. IL contains
the official s,pr,s from re officers in command both
.des; ss,er. perronHi narratives fon eyewitness,
ext ats run the Union aud Secession pr "a on the
haIe loyslarr With variety If in Idents anecdotes,
and oock-an -bul s,oriss, which may illus
tstion OF the times. conveuienI map OF the scene
Of nriiou and enyirons ACCOMPANIES the number ~.
z. Pumani.l
The Last i"sae Of GFeRurys excellent household edl-
Tin of tins Work. Of CsARLKs DicKKSs contains
Graz Erpscizk oAs illustrated by DALEY g. Gilbert.