The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-07-26
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Latin Pronunciation Au Inquiry into the
Proper Sounds of the English Language
during the Classical Period. By WALTER
BLAIR. A. NJ, Professor of Latin In Hamp.
den Sidney College, w. NewJYork anu
Chicago: A. 5. BARNES &jCo. 1873. ~
Il This " treatise was originally prepared by
.appontment of the Educational Associa-
utionin of Virginia 1t was favorably, re-
ceived by that learned body. The author
speaks of it as a contribution made towards
as just settlement of the still, very uncer-
tain practice of our schools in--the matter
"of Latiu pronunciation" It's publication
must add to the reputation Of the author
and to the fame Of HaDpden Sidney, as it
must attract the attention, and We think the
approbation, of every scholar in the coun-
try. Price, 81. For sale by sTAREE d RY-
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The Mature and EtsEty Of Aathematses,
with the best methods of instruction ex-
planned and illustrated. BY CHARLES
DAWES: LII. D., Emeritus Professor OF
Higher Mathematics in Columbia College.
Same publishers 1873" ~s'r@-3
HERBERT SPENCER has just told us the
effect upon the human mind of the study OF
mathematics what condition That study
leaves the student, and how certain other
studies will supply the deficiencies which
must always be the result, OF pursuing the
study Of the abstract sciences. The book
before us is :" designed to render the study Of
mathematics both interesting tand useful,
".bv careful examination of tue principles
"and their logical relations" j." It was
q deemed necessary to the full development
"of the plan CT theIwork to give general
nTieW of the subject ofGlogic-' Arch
bishop WHArEry and Mr. Mill furnished
the material for this part Of the work. No
one, perhaps, could have been found who
was better qualified to write such book
than Professor DAWES. It will find its way
into the. hands of all educators in high
schools and colleges. Price, sl.5O. For
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The Mouth Of Cold. a Series of Dramatic
Sketches illustrating the Life aud Times OF
CssysosroM. By EpwIS JOHNSON. Same
publishers. 1878. 49,,
Says some one of this wcik; ..,.
- patron saint might bs viewed With
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church militant. BIT the growing llDelallty
of Christians no longer denies the glorles OF
the early. fathers. Of these the stories CT
St. Chrysostom are BY far the most interest
ing and instructive. This volume j. series
Of dramatic sketches III blank verse-sfort,
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Why mol diSplace some of the unsatisfactory
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RESPONSIVE Worship: a Discourse, with
Notes, by WILLIAM IVES BUDISGToN, u. D.,
and Letters from Various Distinguished
as Clcrgyuen: Same publishers. 1873. =
The object of this little book is to set forth
the advantages of responsive worship.
Coming from Congregationalist clergyman,
it is remarkable. Price, 60c. For sale by
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i Brief History of TeraS from ats Earlsest
Statement. 10 which is added the Con-
stituton of the State For schools By
d. W. c. BAKER. Same publishers. 1873!
Old SAM HousroN's likeness meets US ON
the frontispiece.' He. has on his wide,
hat, aud. in his band bis bis. long long
7 This ism schookbook. Price,,
81 %. For sale by rSTARKE g RyLAND. r'e.I,4
The Liberal Education Of Wonaan. llhe re,
n,anG and The Method. q, Current !hog9nts
IN America and England. Edited by:
=, j yEs ORION, Ami, Professor la. Eassar
College, SO. Same publishers. 1875
q a professor in Nassar College, that AMOS!
celebrated of female schools, ought to be
able to give e us "a book worth reading on the
subject Of The liberal education Of women men
Prize, 81 so. For sale, by sTARKE Il RY-
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.Edf,sesf. Words ono 1fge Success IN life,
Addressed to Young Men and Women,
!. BY RAY PALSHR. Same publishers. 1873.
Y We quotelfrom q notice beforeus: &s:,sa
a Who that is starting out ia an untried
world but feels the need OF ,a+counselfing
friend and faithful guide? Wthwhat pain
full interest we watch the struggles and de-
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his happiest manner, has In this volume de-
.yeloped natural and simple plan, which
we recommend as of, the utmost importance
to- youth, make or female. Sundayaschool
libraries would do well to circulate it.n' !,
For sale by STARKE & RYLAND. Price,
S1.25. .s:eaBh
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