The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20

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the Bugors Of The Caspian Sea, the crup- !
tons of Etna, volcanoes, upheavals and de-
pressions and Atoll Ar. The book con-
tains nearly six hundred pages, is royal
octave in size, and is bound plainly, beau
tifully and strongly. 1t would be beneath
the dignity Of publication of this kind to
speak of it merely as an ornament to the
library or centre-table. 1t is work of
permanent and practical value; yet so
much of the art of the printer and pub
Usher has been lavished upon worthy pre-
sentation of it, that it would be equally out
of place to make no reference to these par
ticulars. To express, in word, all the
advantages that Elisee Reclus' labor unites,
it may be said to contain all that is known
relative to the earth, expressed in an inter-
esting style, and aided by many of the per-
fections of printer and binder.
We have just received from White & Co.,
Boston, Hooking Beyond' souvenir of
Love to the bereft of every home. This
book is filled with cheering revelations of
the better land" While it inspires to
good and noble liyes, affording the purest
incentives to make our record fair and wor-
thy emulation, it also strives to reconcile
us to death in most enchanting way. The
mysteries of life and death are analysed,
and delineated, unwilling the former and
dispelling the terrors of the latter with
loving hand. We have been educated to
fear death and to recoil from its embrace.
This book aims to repair the wrong thus in
fiicted upon our childhood, by showing us
plan infinitely more worthy of God and
ourselves. Death is here shown to be the
way of life. A resurrection rather than
sleep. Through the cloud of a moment the
soul passes into the realms of endless day
We commend this little book to all thought
full persons, and especially to such as have
great terror of death.
The chronological Journal for December
is at hand. Among the magazines we re-
ceive each month, none are more carefully
perused than the Physiological, on account
of its sound views on everything related to
the times. It is progressive and reforma-
tory, but never deals in vague and illusory
schemes, like most of the so-called pro-
pressive publications. The December
number contains among other good things,
Judge DAILY, of New York, with fine por-
trait An Old Bone of Contention An
able Review of Mr.. Beecher's Life of
Christ The Bridge of Motion, or Recent
Scientific Developments Laura's Expert
ence, Strange, but True Love Story !;
Gen. Rob't A. Cameron, the Colorado
Colonist Chicago Chronic Catarrh, its
Cause and Cure /; Thought, in Sound and
Motion; The Geological History of Man !;
The Faculty of Order and its Culture !;
Working at Night I; The Deserted Village.
Single numbers 80 cts. $500 year. A
new volume begins with the next number.
S. R. Wells, Publisher, $3.50 Broadway,
New York.
PETERS Musical Monthly for December
is to hand, containing nineteen choice pieces
of vocal and instrumental music, all of
which can be had for thirty cents. 1t
seems hard to believe that so much can be
furnished for such small sum, but zoe
knoao that it is. 1t comes regularly every
month, and contains nothing bm good mu-
sic. Bound volumes for 1871 are offered,
postpaid, for So. They come elegantly
bound in crimson cloth, gilt sides and edges,
and are guaranteed to contain $50 worth of
choice piano music (some 200 pieces. If
ordered per express, "a so will secure it.
We would advise all those seeking holiday
presents to bear this work in mind. Music
is always proper present to lady, and
In no other shape can the same amount of
good music be bought. 1t is published by
}. L. Peters, 500 Broadway. New York.
For SABBATH ScHooIs-ssC Christmas
Chimes. IA choice collection of Christ
mas Carols. Just published by j. L.
Peters, 500 Broadway, New York. 1t is
issued in pamphlet form, Psalmody size,
and contains the following hymns: Babe of
Observation-Disclosures and Best Christ is
Born-Chrlstmas is Here-Come, we Faith
sul-Hail to the Lord-Hark! the Angels
Holy Voices-Expected Jesus-Babe is
Born-Holy Night-Christmas Eve, Little
en--Star of Bethlehem-Merry
Christmas-Noel! Noel !-Christmas Tree
-Whisperings in Heaven--Snow on the
Gromd-and While Shepherds Watched.
Sent, postpaid, for 20 cents each; so for
IS 100 for SIS. Sent, per express, 500
| for $65 /; l 900 for S12O.