of our country. The author has succeeded in adapting his style to those for whom he writes. His illustrations are so simple, that we think they cannot fail to bring his subjects down, or rather to carry them up to the comprehension of the youngest reader. But few authors can write successfully for children. To do so requires not merely science and a general acquaintance with the laws of mind, but a practical knowledge of the peculiar operations of the infant intellect. This knowledge can be acquired only from personal intercourse with children, by one who loves them. The style of this book is somewhat like that of Abbott's works, yet abounding more in anecdotal illustration, and evidently designed for the youngest readers. The author's points are briefly and stimply stated; his illustrations attractive, beautiful and satisfactory.

From Abbott's Magazine.

This book is, in our opinion, written in the right style, and on the right principles for interesting and benefitting children. It must take strong hold of them and do them good. The several lectures are on the most important subjects connected with the salvation of the soul; they come directly to the point; they are full, perhaps too full of anecdote and illustration; the little reader, however, cannot avoid understanding the bearing of all, and will with difficulty shelter his conscience from its influence.

From Mrs. Sigourney.

Extract from a letter.-In begging you to express my thanks to for the excellent little volume of Lectures to Children," I cannot refrain from mentioning the great delight, and I hope edification, with which my daughter of five years old, peruses them. I have kept them as a part of her Sunday reading, becuuse they opened such fine subjects of conversation for that sacred day. But this morning, she comes to me, and says fervently, "Mother, if I get all my lessons perfectly, may I read one of Mr. Todd's sweet sermons!" and by her application to her simple tasks in Geography, Natural History, and Writing, won the desired reward. Such a suffrage from a simple hearted and intelligent little one, weighs more, in my opinion, than the praise of practised critics.

From the Sabbath School Visitor.

We very much question whether Mr. Todd could have engaged in any labor which would better subserve the great interests of religion the interests of that blessed kingdom which is most dear to every pious heart,-than by writing these Lectures. He has not descended from the high and holy work of the ministry, by preaching to children or writing for them, as some may suppose. He is magnifying his office. When did the Saviour appear more divinely glorious than in his exhibitions of affectionate regard for little children? We hope our brother will be encouraged to continue this kind of labor, till all the great doctrines of the Bible are illustrated for the young in the same interesting manner. If there is any deficiency in our Sabbath school books or in our instructions, it is, we believe, in not giving a sufficient prominence to the fundamental doctrines of the gospel. These Lectures are the beginning of what we have been longing to see for more than two years.

HAS PUBLISHED THE SIXTH EDITION OF

THE STUDENT'S MANUAL;

Designed, by specific directions, to aid in forming and strengthening the intellectual and moral character and habits of the Student. By JOHN TODD, Pastor of the Edwards Church, Northampton.

RECOMMENDATIONS.

Extract of a letter from Professor Stuart to the Author.

I thank you very cordially for your Student's Manual. I have not found time yet to read it through; but I have read a number of chapters, and highly approve of both the design and execution. It cannot fail to do good. It will attract by its manly independence of tone, as well as by the sparkling brilliancy of its thoughts. Macte virtute! Persevere in your own advice, and it cannot be that you will not reap a bountiful harvest.

From the Knickerbocker.

We do not often meet with a book which contains a greater amount of sound counsel, and honest sense, than this. The views of the author are in general most judicious; the plans he lays out and enforces, are good; and action upon them could scarcely fail to be ductive of the best results. He has brought to his task a mind whose proexperience has been large, and whose acquirements and discrimination are every where apparent. Ends, desirable to be reached, are pointed out with remarkable perspicuity, and the whole scope and intention of the volume cannot be too highly praised.

From the Connecticut Observer.

By adapting truth to particular classes of men, a great advantage is gained in point of impressiveness and utility. This is clearly seen in the able and interesting work we have just named. The Author writes as one that has been himself over the ground which he points out to the young student-and he pours out the results of experience, observation and reading, from a full mind, and in forcible and perspicuous language. The topics are rich and varied, and are treated in a way which will attract and fix the attention of the reader; will be very unfaithful to himself if he does not rise from the perusal with higher aspirations after excellence and new means for attaining it.

From the United States Gazette, Philadelphia.

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In our opinion, Mr. Todd has thrown together some of the best practical lessons for Students, or for young men generally, that we have ever seen embodied in a single work. The advice suits the experience of students as they are in our colleges. The author evidently knew the wants, the temptations of the young-and he has furnished them with a book which if carefully read, and its precepts adopted, will lead them through all difficulties.

From the Philadelphia Gazette.

We have looked through this volume with more than ordinary care, and certainly with more than ordinary interest. Every student has felt the need of a friend, willing and able to instruct him on the thousand questions which arise in relation to his course of studies, time of labor and exercise, his health, diet, discipline of mind, &c. Detached hints on all these subjects may be found scattered through a library; but they have never been placed within the student's reach, nor reduced to a form that rendered them useful. The work before us is, in this point of view, invaluable. It not only excites a literary ambition, but directs it to the noblest objects and guides its efforts with a wisdom and propriety deserving the highest commendation. Every student has felt and regretted, in advanced years, the time wasted by a misapplication of intellectual labor. Still more, perhaps, has be lamented habits of mind then acquired which no subsequent efforts could correct. To avoid these dangers, and to ensure the student all the advantages of sage and at the same time animated counsel, he should refer frequently to the Manual. It will be found a pleasing volume, its lessons being always conveyed in an easy and attractive style, and urged by familiar historical or other illustrations.

From the Episcopal Recorder, Philadelphia.

This book just what the title intimates. From our knowledge of the author's mind, we should expect, what we find on examination, a truly valuable work. It supplies a vacancy which no other work has filled. It evinces a thorough acquaintance with the dangers, propensities and excellencies of youthful students, and a warm and discriminating affection for their welfare and happiness. It discusses a great variety of subjects, and all with ease, energy and practical sagacity. No student should fail to possess it and to use it as a manual. It abounds in the most important counsels, in valuable and striking thoughts and illustrations. Every thing is spoken out fully, with a strong perception of its application, as by one who knows others in knowing himself. We recommend it to all young men who are concerned to cultivate their minds and to be respectable and happy in life.

From the Springfield Gazette.

Every student ought not only to possess this invaluable book, but to make its contents his own. It is a casket of rich gems. He has but to gain a thorough acquaintance with its precepts, and pursue them rigidly, and he will have no occasion to mourn over lost labor, or time misspent. Every effort will be successful, and every day will carry him onward. The way to intellectual eminence is through a wilderness; and those who attempt to travel it, are often at a loss what course to pursue. Hence many become discouraged, and many waste their strength in wandering about, without gaining an inch of ascent. Mr. Todd has cut a turnpike through, upon which any one, by patient and persevering labor, may travel directly up to the summit. would recommend the book as an inestimable treasure, not merely to We the student, but to apprentices and others who desire to educate themselves, in their spare hours, without the aid of a preceptor. It will teach them how to glean all their leisure moments-how to study, and how to retain what they acquire. And it is not the least of its excellencies, that it connects, in an attractive manner, moral with intellectual culture.

J. H. BUTLER,

HAS PUBLISHED THE THIRD EDITION OF

INDEX

OR

RERUM:

INDEX OF SUBJECTS; intended as a Manual,
to aid the Student and the Professional Man, in
preparing himself for usefulness. With an Intro-
duction, illustrating its utility and method of use.
By JOHN TODD, Pastor of the Edwards Church,
Northampton. The plan of this work is very sim-
ple, and so exceedingly well adapted to the pur-
pose for which it is intended, that it has received
the approbation of all who have examined it.

RECOMMENDATIONS.

From Professor Worcester, of Amherst College.

It is just the thing. I have never had a system so complete as
yours. I shall take an early opportunity to speak to the whole body
of students in regard to it, and shall advise every man to buy a copy.

From Professor Olmsted, of Yale College.

I am happy to say, that the plan and execution of the Index Re-
rum, are both such as will fully meet my approbation; and I shall re-
commend it to my pupils, as a valuable auxiliary to their studies.

From Professor M. Hopkins, of Williams College.

I have no hesitation in saying, that the plan of the Index Rerum,
by Mr. Todd, is better adapted to the object for which it is intended,
than any other with which I am acquainted. Its great excellence
consists in its simplicity, and this renders its advantages so obvious,
that to those who want any thing of the kind, an inspection of the
work must preclude the necessity of any recommendation. It will
give me pleasure to speak well of it here.

From Professor M. P. Jewett, of Marietta College, Ohio.

Of the necessity of something of the kind to hold fast the thousand
important facts and sentiments which refuse to be detained by the
slight associations of the moment, I have been fully, painfully sensible.
A few years ago I adopted the plan recommended by Locke, but
soon relinquished it as requiring too much time and labor. I subse-
quently purchased the Cambridge Theological Common Place Book,
but here I found myself embarrassed by a printed Index of subjects
designed only for professional reading. And it is only in the plan of
the Rev. Mr. Todd's work that I find an arrangement exactly suited to
the wants of the professional and literary man.

I fully concur in the favorable opinion expressed of the simple ar-
rangement and utility of the Index Rerum.
GEORGE BANCROFT.