The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-16
New Publications.

The JEWISH TABERNACLE AND ITS FURNITURE in
ton, d. D., Rector of tho Church of the Epiphany,
Philadelphia. New York. Robert carter Bros.
10 mo. PIP 1893. For sale in this city by II. Pack
ard.
This is series of discourses in which spir-
itual things are illustrated by natural figures.
The Jewish Tabernacle with its furniture is
used as luminous illustration Of the gospel
and its blessings, in which reference is made
to the Brazen Altar; tie LAYER; the Candle
sticks; the Table OF Shew Bread; the Altar of
Incense; the Ark the Cherubim and the Mer-
cy Seat. 1t is beautifully illustrated and will
be read with interest and profit by the biblical
student and devout Christian.
THE LOST BANK NorE and Martyr Wares
Temptation. BY Mrs. Henry Wood, Phila-
delpha Il. B. Peterson & Bros. For sale
in this city by Hall l.. Davis and A. Robin
son.
Amy work from the pen of Mrs. Wood is sought
after and read with interest, and this is among her
best. As a novel writer, Mrs. Wood has few supe
riors Her style is pleasing and there is fascina-
ton in the manner of relating the story of the Lost
Bank Note that will induce person to complete it
before laying the book down. The same is true of
the other stories in this work.
HEAVEN OUR HOME. We have no Savior
but Jesus and no home but Heaven. By the
author OF "Meet for Heaven" Boston,
Roberts Bros. For sale in this city by Hall
l.. Davis and O. l.. Sanborn & Co.
This work was originally published in England by
an anonymou author, the first edition of which was
sold in little than a week, and within few
months more, sixty successive editions have been
called for This is an evidence of the interest that
has been taken in the work in England. 1t describes
Heaven as a Locality where friends will be recog-
nzed and all who enter have the deepest interest in
the welfare of those on earth. This work will be
read with interest by oil those who contemplate with
pleasure their heavenly home.
In WAR TINE, and other Poems. By John
Greenleaf Whittier. Boston, Ticknor &
Fields. For sale in this city by Hall l..
Davis. q
Whittier takes high rank among the poets of
the present generation. He is not only wri-
ter of verses but there is high and noble senti-
ment running through all his poems that gives to
them additional value. Whittier writes not simply
to amuse the reader but enlighten the judgment.
elevate the affections and TO prompt men and women
to act for God and humanity. The War Time poems
stirring, inspiring and encouraging leading the
reader to trust in overriding Providence-to Ia
Dor and to wait
MY FARM OF EDGEwooD, REVIEW OF
BACHELOR, DREAM LIFE, a fable Of the
Seasons. BY Tx MARVEL. New York, Chas.
Scribner. For sale in this city by o. l..
Sanborn 4 Co. l5fI1.
The "Reviews of Bachelor" and "Dream Life,
works which have been before the public for some
a.
bound in the most elegant style. my Farm of
Edgewood," just published will enhance TX MarvePs
popularity 1t records his experience in seeking q
farm, and in taking possession of and his
acres Full of amusement in the description of odd
characters and funny incidents. it 10 replete with
sound good and valuable practical suggestions
for the farmer His book is written in reply to the
thousand and one interrogatories put to him by
friends to his iu agriculture, and it aims
to set forth fairly the obstacles hindrances and
noyances. well as the pleasures and profits of
country life. The book cannot fail to make friends
Poems, by Jean Ingelow. Boston, Roberts
Bros. For sale in this city by o. l.. San
born & Co., and Bailey & Noyes. ''
This beautiful volume was published In England
by the famous house of Longman, the first edition
Of which was soon exhausted. Much credit i.
awarded to the Roberts Bros for their discrimination
in selecting from the endless number of poetical
works these charming poems of Jean 1ngelow. A
lover of verse and qualified TO judge of merit in
this department, says of the author of these poems
But the whole organism of jean Ingelow seems
to be set to music, that whatever she does natu-
rally partakes of tune and measure. Her thinking
itself is rhythmcal and her language parallel &C.
compartment. Hardly break or jar interrupts our
delight thoughts and emotions sail along her
smooth and fluent lines, full of the original move.
ments of mystic melody"
80 velvet bee, you re dusty fellow
You're powdered your legs with gold
brave marsh mary buds, rich and yellow,
Give me your money to hold"'
90 oolumbinc, open your folded wrapper
Where two twin turtle-doves dwell!
euckoopant toll me the turtle clapper
That hangs in your clear green bell"
PETER PARLEY's Own STORY; from the per-
sonal narrative ofthe late Samuel G. Good
rich, peter Parley,J with illustrations.
New York: Sheldon Il Co. 1850
WALTEB's Tours IN THE EAST; WALTER IN
JERUSALEM. By Daniel c. Eddy d. d.,
author Of the Percy Family. New York /:
Sheldon q Co.
We are glad to see that the children are not
forgotten. Authors and publishers are al
ready at work, and the titles at the head of
this paragraph gives cheering promise to
our young friends that there will be first-rate
books at least for christmas, and excellent en-
tertainment for the long. evenings. The above
works are for sale in this city by Bailey &
Noyes, o. L. Sanborn & Co. and Hall l..
Davis. ,Nt&Al
AT HOME AND ABROAD, OR How TO BE-
HAVE. By Mrs. Manners. Third thousand
This book for the young is from the press OF
ID. Appleton d Co. The authors have gained
an enviable fame among the smaller members
ofevery household, for presenting valuable
and interesting pages in attractive shape.
ArmOry Square Hospital.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. IL, 1853.
To the Editor Of the Press; ltA
Matters remain about as yesterday among
our noble, but suffering men. Sergeant B.
Norton Of your city, was shot through the
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