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Appleton's Catalogue of Valuable Publications.

SHERWOOD.-DUTY IS SAFETY;

Or, Troublesome Tom, by Mrs. Sherwood. One volume, small 4to., illustra ted with wood cuts, cloth, 25 cents.

THINK BEFORE YOU ACT,

By Mrs. Sherwood. One volume, small 4to., wood cuts, cloth, 25 cents. JACK THE SAILOR-BOY,

By Mrs. Sherwood. One volume, small 4to., wood cuts, cloth, 25 cents. Mrs. Sherwood's stories carry with them always such an excellent moral, that no child can tes them without becoming better.-Philadelphia Enquirer.

SINCLAIR.-SCOTLAND AND THE SCOTCH;

Or, the Western Circuit. By Catharine Sinclair, author of Modern Accom plishments, Modern Society, &c. &c. One volume, 12mo., 75 cents.

SHETLAND AND THE SHETLANDERS;

Or, the Northern Circuit. By Catharine Sinclair, author of Scotland and the Scotch, Holiday House, &c. &c. One volume, 12mo., 88 cents.

The author has proved herself to be a lady of high talent and rich cultivated mind.-N. Y. Am. SMITH.-SCRIPTURE AND GEOLOGY;

On the Relation between the Holy Scriptures and some parts of Geological Science. Eight Lectures. By John Pye Smith, D. D., author of the Scripture Testimony of the Messiah, &c. &c. One vol., 12mo., $1 25.

ADVENTURES OF CAPT. JOHN SMITH,

The Founder of the Colony of Virginia. By the author of Uncle Philip's Conversations. One volume, 18mo., frontispiece, 38 cents.

Forming one of the series of" Library for my Young Countrymen."

It will be read by youth with all the interest of a novel, and certainly with much more profit. DISCOURSES ON THE NERVOUS SYSTEM.

Select Discourses on the Functions of the Nervous System, in opposition to Phrenology, Materialism, and Atheism; to which is prefixed a Lecture on the Diversities of the Human Character, arising from Physiological Peculiarities. By John Augustine Smith, M. D. Ŏne vol., 12mo., 75 cents.

PRODUCTIVE FARMING.

A Familiar Digest of the Most Recent Discoveries of Liebig, Davy, Johnston, and other celebrated Writers on Vegetable Chemistry, showing how the results of Tillage might be greatly augmented. By Joseph A. Smith. One volume, 12mo., paper cover 31 cents, cloth 50 cents.

SOUTHGATE.-TOUR THROUGH TURKEY

And Persia. Narrative of a Tour through Armenia, Kurdistan, Persia, and Mesopotamia, with an Introduction and Occasional Observations upon the Condition of Mohammedanism and Christianity in those countries. By the Rev. Horatio Southgate, Missionary of the American Episcopal Church. Two volumes, 12mo., plates, $200.

SOUTHEY.-THE COMPLETE POETICAL WORKS Of Robert Southey, Esq., LL. D. The ten volume London edition in one elegant volume, royal 8vo., with a fine portrait and vignette, $3 50.

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At the age of sixty-three I have undertaken to collect and edit my poetical works, with the last corrections that I can expect to bestow upon them. They have obtained a reputation equal to my wishes. Thus to collect and revise them is a duty which I owe to that part of the public by whom they have been auspiciously received, and to those who will take a lively concern in my good name when I shall have departed.-Extract from Author's Preface.

The beautics of Mr. Southoy's poetry are such, that this edition can hardly fail to find a place in the library of every man fond of elegant literature.-Eclectic Review

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TAYLOR. THE SACRED ORDER AND OFFICES

Of Episcopacy Asserted and Maintained; to which is added, Clerus Domini, a Discourse on the Office Ministerial, by the Right Rev. Bishop Jeremy Taylor, D. D. One volume, 16mo., $1 00.

The reprint in a portable form of this eminent divine's masterly defence of Episcopacy, cannot fail of being welcomed by every Churchman.

The publishers have presented this jewel in a fitting casket.-N. Y. American.

THE GOLDEN GROVE:

A choice Manual, containing what is to be Believed, Practised, and Desired, or prayed for; the Prayers being fitted for the several Days of the Week. To which is added, a Guide for the Penitent, or a Model drawn up for the Help of Devout Souls wounded with Sin. Also, Festival Hymns, &c. By the Right Rev. Bishop Jeremy Taylor. One volume, 16mo., 50 cents.

THE YOUNG ISLANDERS:

A Tale of the Last Century, by Jefferys Taylor. One volume, 16mo., beautifully illustrated, 75 cents.

This fascinating and elegantly illustrated volume for the young is pronounced to equal in intereat De Foe's immortal work, Robinson Crusoe.

HOME EDUCATION,

By Isaac Taylor, author of "Natural History of Enthusiasm," &c. &c. Second edition. One volume, 12mo., $1 00.

A very enlightened, just, and Christian view of a most important subject.—Am. Bib. Repos.

PHYSICAL THEORY

Of another Life, by Isaac Taylor. Third edition. One vol., 12mo., 88 cents. One of the most learned and extraordinary works of modern times.

SPIRITUAL CHRISTIANITY.

Lectures on Spiritual Christianity, by Isaac Taylor. One vol., 12mo., 75 cents The view which this volume gives of Christianity, both as a system of truth and a system of duty, is in the highest degree instructive.-Albany Evening Journal.

NATURAL HISTORY OF SOCIETY

In the Barbarous and Civilized State. An Essay towards Discovering the Origin and Course of Human Improvement, by W. Cooke Taylor, LL. D., &c., of Trinity College, Dublin. Handsomely printed on fine paper. Two volumes, 12mo., $2 25.

THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS:

A collection of Poetry, chiefly Devotional, by the author of The Cathedral One volume, 16mo., elegantly printed, $1 25.

TOKEN OF AFFECTION.

One volume, 32mo., frontispiece, cloth, gilt leaves, 31 cents.

FRIENDSHIP.

One volume, 32mo., frontispiece, cloth, gilt leaves 31 cents.

LOVE.

One volume, 32mo., frontispiece, cloth, gilt leaves, 31 cents.

REMEMBRANCE.

One volume, 32mo., frontispiece, cloth, gilt leaves, 31 cents.

THE HEART.

One volume, 32mo., frontispiece, cloth, gilt leaves, 31 cents.
Forming a portion of the scries of "Miniature Classical Library,”

Each volume consists of nearly one hundred appropriate extracts from the best writers of Eng and and America.

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THOMSON. -THE SEASONS,

A Poem, by James Thomson. One vol, 32mo., cloth, gilt leaves, 38 cents Forming one of the series of" Miniature Classical Library."

Place "The Seasons" in any light, and the poem appears faultless.-S. Č. Hall.

URE.-DICTIONARY OF ARTS,

Manufactures, and Mines, containing a clear Exposition of their Principles and Practice. By Andrew Ure, M. D., F. R. Ŝ, &c. Illustrated with 1246 Engravings on wood. One thick volume of 1340 pages, bound in leather $5 00, or in two volumes, $5 50.

In every point of view, a work like the present can but be regarded as a benefit done to theoret ical and practical science, to commerce and industry, and an important addition to a species of literature the exclusive production of the present century, and the present state of peace and civi lization-Athenæum.

Dr. Ure's Dictionary, of which the American edition is now completed, is a stupendous proof of persevering assiduity, combined with genius and taste. For all the benefit of individual enterprise in the practical arts and manufactures, and for the enhancement of general prosperity through the extension of accurate knowledge of political economy, we have not any work worthy to be compared with this important volume. We are convinced that manufacturers, merchants, tradesmen, students of natural and experimental philosophy, inventive mechanics, men of opulence, members of legislatures, and all who desire to comprehend something of the rapidly accelerating progress of those discoveries which facilitate the supply of human wants, and the augmentation of social comforts with the national weal, will find this invaluable Dictionary a perennial source of salutary instruction and edifying enjoyment.—National Intelligencer.

VERY LITTLE TALES,

For Very Little Children, in single Syllables of three and four Letters-first series. One volume, square 18mo., numerous illustrations, cloth, 38 cents Second Series, in single Syllables of four and five Letters. One volume, square 18mo., numerous illustrations-to match first series-38 cents. WAYLAND.-LIMITATIONS OF HUMAN Responsibility. By Francis Wayland, D. D.

One volume, 18mo., 38 cents.

CONTENTS.-I. The Nature of the Subject. II. Individual Responsibility. III. Individual Responsibility (continued). IV. Persecution on account of Religious Opinions. V. Propagation of Truth. VI. Voluntary Associations. VII. Ecclesiastical Associations. VIII. Official Respon sibility. IX. The Slavery Question.

WILBERFORCE.-MANUAL FOR COMMUNICANTS; Or, The Order for administering the Holy Communion; conveniently arranged with Meditations and Prayers from old English divines: being the Eucharistica of Samuel Wilberforce, M. A., Archdeacon of Surrey, (adapted to the American service.) 38 cents, gilt leaves 50 cents. We most earnestly commend the work.-Churchman.

WILSON.-SACRA PRIVATA.

The Private Meditations, Devotions, and Prayers of the Right Rev. T. Wilson, D. D., Lord Bishop of Soder and Man. First complete edition. One volume, 16ino., elegantly ornamented, $1 00.

The reprint is an honor to the American press. The work itself is, perhaps, on the whole, the best devotional treatise in the language. It has never before in this country been printed entire. -Churchman.

A neat miniature edition, abridged for popular use, is also published. Price 31 cents.

WOMAN'S WORTH;

Or, Hints to Raise the Female Character. First American from the last Eng lish edition, with a Recommendatory Notice, by Emily Marshall. One neat volume, 18mo., cloth gilt 38 cents, paper cover 25 cents.

The sentiments and principles enforced in this book may be safely commended to the attention of women of all ranks.-London Atlas.

YOUTH'S BOOK OF NATURE;

Or, The Four Seasons Illustrated, being Familiar Descriptions of Natural History, made during Walks in the Country, by Rev. H. B. Draper. Illustrated with upwards of 50 wood Engravings. One vol., square 16mo., 75 centa One of the most faultless volumes for the young that has ever been is

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LUCY AND ARTHUR;

A Book for Children. Illustrated with numerous engravings, elegantly boum. in cloth. 50 cents.

Lucy and Arthur is a charming story of the nurserk, prepared oy an experienced author. Se eure it for the family.-American Traveller.

LYRA APOSTOLICA.

From the Fifth English edition. One elegantly printed volume, 75 cents.

In this elegant volume there are forty-five sections, and one hundred and seventy-nine T poems, all short, and many of them sweet.-New York American.

MAGEE.-ON ATONEMENT AND SACRIFICE:
Discourses and Dissertations on the Scriptural Doctrines of Atonement and
Sacrifice, au i the Principal Arguments advanced, and the Mode of
Reasoning employed, by the Opponents of those Doctrines, as held by the
Established Church. By the late Most Rev. William M’Gee, D. D., Årch-
bishop of Dublin. Two volumes, 8vo., $5 00.

This is one of the ablest critical and polemical works of modern times. The profound biblical information on a variety of topics which the Archbishop brings forward, must endear his name to all lovers of Christianity.-Orme.

MANNING.-THE UNITY OF THE CHURCH,

By the Rev. Henry Edward Manning, M. A., Archdeacon of Chichester. One volume, 16mo., $1 00.

Part I. The History and Exposition of the Doctrine of Catholic Unity. Part II. The Moral Design of Catholic Unity. Part III. The Doctrine of Catholic Unity applied to the Actual State of Christendom.

We commend it earnestly to the devout and serious perusal of all Churchmen, and particularly of all clergymen, as the ablest discussion we ever met with of a deeply and vitally important subject.-Churchman.

MARRYAT.-MASTERMAN READY;

Or, The Wreck of the Pacific. Written for Young Persons, by Capt. Marry. Complete in 3 vols., 18mo., with Frontispiece, cloth gilt, $1 25.

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Forming a portion of the series of "Tales for the People and their Children."

We have never seen any thing from the same pen we like as well as this. It is the moders Crusoe, and is entitled to take rank with that charming romance-Commercial Advertiser. MARSHALL.-NOTES ON THE EPISCOPAL POLITY Of the Holy Catholic Church, with some account of the Developments of Mo dern Religious Systems, by Thomas William Marshall, B. Á., of the Dio cese of Salisbury. Edited by Jonathan M. Wainwright, D. D. With a new and complete Index of the Subjects and of the Texts of Scripture One volume, 12mo., $1 25.

1. Introduction. II. Scripture Evidence.

III. Evidence of Antiquity. IV. Admission of

Adversaries. V. Development of Modern Religious Systems.

A more important work than this has not been issued for a long time. We earnestly recom mend it to the attention of every Churchman.-Banner of the Cross.

MARTINEAU. -THE CROFTON BOYS;

A Tale for Youth, by Harriet Martineau. One volume, 18mo., Frontispiece Cloth gilt, 38 cents.

Forming one of the series of "Tales for the People and their Children.”

It abounds in interest, and is told with the characteristic ability and spirit of the distinguished author.-Evening Post.

THE PEASANT AND THE PRINCE; A Tale of the French Revolution, by Harriet Martineau. One volume, 18mo. Frontispiece. Cloth gilt, 38 cents.

Forming one of the series of "Tales for the People and their Children.'

This is a most inviting little history of Louis the Sixteenth and his family. Here, in a style even more familiar than Scott's Tales of a Grandfather, we have a graphic epitome of many facts connected with the days of the "Revolution."-Courier & Enquirer.

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