Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-12


BNiNrs' Morris on JAaFs, PETER. JonN Ann
JupE New York Harper Brothers Tbl. in.
valuable explanatory aud practical commcntar,
on the New Testament is nearly completed, and
has come to be regarded as an almost indlspen.l.
bic aid in sunday-schools aud Bible classes
HARPER & BRorHERs have added five charmin,
stories to their Library Of Select Novels: Halves
by James Payne The Squlres Legacy.p and
Victor and Nanquished," by Mary Cecil IIav
Owen Gwynnes Great Work " BY the author Of
Wandering Willie; and His Natural life %
by Marcus Clarke.
TuE GERMAN PRiNcmlA New York. Ilancr6
Brothers. one Of the best features about hi.
method is, that It corrects the deficiency Of gram
mar so apparent in Ollendorffs and Aims sys-
tens. The book presents about all that a new
beginner viii need for some time for a thorough
study Of the German language, and Is a valuable
addition to educational literature
ELIJAH rHE PRowur, by Rev VIM. NJ Taylor.
D. j. New York Harper 4 Brothers Another
Of this eminent dyne's admirable expostory ser.
mons, in which he takes this grand old Hebrew
prophet for his theme a. he did David in for
mer one The study thus made Of one Of Che
most remarkable Of Bible characters is very
profitable one The book should be added to all
Sunday and parish libraries
Tnmrr, by samuel Smiles, author Of " Char.
acter, solihelp." etc New York Harper &
Brothers MIR Smiles writes Tor practical, every
day life His works are highly entertaining, and
nculcate the soundest principles in a modes, and
attractive manner Ills object IL 10 solve the
difficult problems that beset the commonest walk
Of social life, and no man, young or old, who
reads the book, can fail 70 be benefited
TnE FHENcH PRiscirtA New York Harper &
Brothers. This book is adapted to the use Of new
beginners In the study Of the French language, on
the plan Of DR. William smiths " Latina Priac.-
pid' It. selections consist Of fables anecdotes.
discoubes, etc, etc Appended to the work is
large vocabulary containing some thirteen thou
sand words to aid in translstng the contents
The plan Of the work is excellent and without
doubt will succeed
RonINsoN CRUsnE- MoNE1, by David A. Wells
New York Harper & Brothers In this book the
distinguished author has embodied hi. views aud
opinions on that most yexatious Of all questions
finance. The somewhat peculiar manner In which
Mr. Wells has given his sentiments to the public
will only add To the interest with which they will
be received. Mr. Wells possesses one Of tie
clearest heads on this finance question Of any one
in the country, aud his idea. are sure # iutelli-
gent consideration wherever received
BIBLE WoRD-BooK by William swinton. I'd
tied by Prof T. D. Couant, b. d. New York
Harper & Brothers This book contains some
three hundred obsolete and peculiar terms that
occur in the Bible together with their explana-
tons and histories The work will be received
with enthusiasm by our sunday-schools all over
the country, and will merit It's receptions \
book Of the kind has been long in demand, and
many perplexed and mystfed Bible student
will thereby be delivered from his difficulty.
sErrnurs felton, by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Boston ] H. Osgood & Co. This is the last story
ever written by Hawthorne, aud is published
without having been revised by It's author All
through the book there are passages enclosed IN
brackets, which clearly indicate Hawthorne's in.
tentiou to have elaborated some OF the descrbti
and scenes, which would seem 10 need no enbe-
lishment whatever b make them perfect This is
one Of J Il Osgoods new edition Of Hawthorne
works which has excited such universal admira-
ton throughout the country
LIFE OF ruE REv. JoHS Tom, D. D. Told
mainly by himself compiled by his son, New York
Harper Brothers. The name Of this celebrated
divine as well known perhaps that Of any other
clergyman in the country. Dr. Todd has been the
pride Of New England, aud his fame Is Of the en- d.
during kind lie was an earnest, selfreant
man, conquering the highest measure Of success
by force Of character and recttude OF purpose
1t is in consequence Of this widespread renown
that the book becomes Of such interest as a mat
ter Of history There must be an immense de-
mand for this book aud any reader viii be repaid
thousand-iold Tor his time The book is the
chronicle Of one Of the puresi lives aud most self
sacrificing careers Of which we have any knowledge
Van LESNEr's BluIr L,NDs New York IIar-
per Brothers We are happy to acknowledge
the receipt Of this most valuable addition 10 re-
ligious literature No book on this subject Of
Bible lands aud Bible history, ever appeared
before that could compare in point Of thorough
ness and completeness with this one which must
prove an invaluable aid in reading the historical
part Of the Holy Scriptures II Is not, in the
ordinary sense, a book of travel but rather
the observations OF lifelong resident Of the
countries Il describes DR. Van Lennep de-
serves and receives the thanks and gratitude
Of all students Of religious literature for his un-
firing zeal and energy, the results Of which are
now before IA. The style in which the book j.
written is very attraeiiye and the whole book
shows that It's distinguished author is an eminent
scholar a graceful writer, keen observer and a
man Of wonderful perseverance The work Is
finely illustrated with more than three hundred
and fifty engnyings.
The above books may be procured at T. c,
Phinneys.