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SPLENDID LIBRARY EDITIONS.

BYRON'S WORKS, complete in 1 vol. 8vo., including all his Suppressed and Attributed Poems.

This edition has been carefully compared with the recent London edition of Mr. Murray, and made complete by the addition of more than fifty pages of poems heretofore unpublished in England. Among these there are a number that have never appeared in any American edition; and the Publishers believe they are warranted in saying, that this is the most complete edition of Lord Byron's Poetical Works, ever published in the United States.

COWPER AND THOMSON'S PROSE AND POETICAL WORKS, complete in 1 vol. Svo., including two hundred and fifty Letters, and sundry Poems of Cowper, never before published in this country; and of Thomson a new and interesting Memoir, and upwards of twenty new poems, for the first time printed from his own Manuscripts, taken from a late edition of the Aldine Poets, now publishing in London.

The distinguished Professor Silliman, speaking of this edition, observes, "I am as much gratified by the elegance and fine taste of your edition, as by the noble tribute of genius and moral excellence which these delightful authors have left for all future generations; and Cowper especially, is not less conspicuous as a true Christian moralist and teacher, than as a poet of great power and exquisite taste.'

GOLDSMITH'S ANIMATED NATURE, in 4 vols. 8vo., illustrated with eighty-five copperplates.

Goldsmith can never be made obsolete, while delicate genius, exquisite feeling, fine invention, the most harmonious metre, and the happiest diction are at all valued. This is a work that should be in the library of every family, being written by one of the most talented authors in the English language.

MILTON, YOUNG, GRAY, BEATTIE, AND COLLINS' POETICAL WORKS, complete in 1 vol. 8vo.

THE WORKS OF LAURENCE STERNE, in 1 vol. 8vo. with a life of the author, written by himself.

The beauties of this author are so well known, and his errors in style and expression so few and far between, that one reads with renewed delight his delicate turns, &c.

THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROGERS, CAMPBELL, MONTGOMERY, LAMB, AND KIRK WHITE, complete in 1 vol. 8vo.

THE POETICAL WORKS OF MRS. HEMANS. Complete

in 1 vol. 8vo.

"As no work in the English language can be commended with more confidence, it will argue bad taste in a female in this country to be without a complete edition of the writings of one who was an honour to her sex and to humanity, and whose productions, from first to last, contains no syllable calculated to call a blush to the cheek of modesty and virtue. There is, morcover, in Mrs. Hemans' poetry a moral purity, and a religious feeling, which commend it, in an especial manner, to the discriminating reader. No parent or guardian will be under the necessity of imposing restrictions with regard to There breathes the free perusal of every production emanating from this gifted woman.

throughout the whole a most eminent exemption from impropriety of thought or diction; and there is at times a pensiveness of tone, a winning sadness in her more serious compositions, which tells of a soul which has been lifted from the contemplation of terrestrial things, to divine communings with beings of a purer world."

HEBER, POLLOK AND CRABBE'S POETICAL WORKS, complete in 1 vol. 8vo.

"Among the beautiful, valuable, and interesting volumes which the enterprise and taste of our publishers have presented to the reading community, we have seldom met with one which we have more cordially greeted and can more confidently and satisfactorily recommend, than that, embracing in a single, substantial, well bound, and handsomely printed octavo, the poetical works of Bishop Heber, Robt. Pollok, and the Rev. Geo. Crabbe. What a constellation of poetic ardour, glowing piety, and intellectual brilliancy! Such writers require no eulogy. Their fame is established and universal. The sublimity, pathos, and piety, of all these writers, have given them a rank at once with the lovers of poetry and the friends of religion, unsurpassed perhaps by that of any other recent authors in our language. A more delightful addition could scarcely be made to the library of the gentleman or lady of taste and refinement. The prize poems, hymns, and miscellaneous writings of Bishop Heber, the Course of Time' by Pollok, and the rich, various, and splendid productions of the Rev. Geo. Crabbe, are among the standard works, the classics of our language. To obtain and preserve them in one volume, cannot but be a desirable object to their admirers." And it is to be hoped it will be found in the library of every family.

A writer in the Boston Traveller holds the following language with reference to these valuable editions:

Mr. Editor: I wish, without any idea of puffing, to say a word or two upon the Library of English Pocts" that is now published at Philadelphia, by Grigg & Elliot; it is certainly, taking into consideration the elegant manner in which it is printed, and the reasonable price at which it is afforded to purchasers, the best edition of the modern British Poets that has ever been published in this country. Each volume is an octavo of about 500 pages, double columns, stereotyped, and accompanied with fine engravings and biographical sketches, and most of them are reprinted from Galignani's French edition. As to its value we need only mention that it contains the entire works of Byron, Keats, Cowper, Thomson, Burns, Milton, Young, Scott, Moore, Coleridge, Rogers, Campbell, Lamb, Hemans, Heber, Kirk White, Crabbe, the Miscellaneous Works of Goldsmith, and other martyrs of the lyre. The publisher is doing a great service by this publication, and his volumes are almost in as great demand as the fashionable novels of the day, and they deserve to be so, for they are certainly printed in a style superior to that in which we have before had the works of the English Pocts.

JOSEPHUS'S (FLAVIUS) WORKS.

By the late William Whiston, A. M. From the last London edition, complete in 2 vols. 8vo.

As a matter of course, every family in our country has a copy of the Holy Bibleand as the presumption is, the greater portion often consult its pages, we take the liberty of saying to all those that do, that the perusal of the writings of Josephus will be found very interesting and instructing.

All those who wish to possess a beautiful and correct copy of this invaluable work, would do well to purchase this edition. It is for sale at all the principal bookstores in the United States, by country merchants generally in the Southern and Western states, and at a very low price.

BURDER'S VILLAGE SERMONS, or 101 plain and short Discourses on the principal doctrines of the Gospel; intended for the use of families, Sunday schools, or companies assembled for religious instruction in country villages.By George Burder. To which is added, to each Sermon, a short Prayer, with some general prayers for families, schools, &c. at the end of the work. Complete in one volume 8vo.

These sermons, which are characterized by a beautiful simplicity, the entire absence of controversy, and a true evangelical spirit, have gone through many and large editions, and been translated into several of the continental languages. 66 They have also been

the honoured means not only of converting many individuals, but also of introducing the gospel into districts, and even into parish churches, where before it was comparatively unknown."

"This work fully deserves the immortality it has attained."

This is a fine library edition of this invaluable work, and when we say that it should be found in the possession of every family, we only reiterate the sentiments and sincere wishes of all who take a deep interest in the eternal welfare of mankind.

BIGLAND'S NATURAL HISTORY OF ANIMALS, 13 coloured plates.

BIGLAND'S NATURAL HISTORY OF BIRDS, 12 coloured

plates.

PERSIA. A DESCRIPTION OF. By Shoberl, with 12 coloured plates.

These works are got up in a very superior style, and well deserve an introduction to the shelves of every family library, as they are very interesting, and particularly adapted to the juvenile class of readers.

A COMMENTARY ON THE EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS. Designed for the use of Students of the English Bible. By Charles Hodge, Professor of Biblical Literature in the Theological Seminary at Princeton.

This invaluable work is very highly spoken of and recommended, by those who are much distinguished for their literary attainments.

THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY RELIGION: with a selection of Hymns and Prayers, adapted to Family Worship, and Tables for the regular Reading of the Scriptures. By the Rev. S. G. Winchester, A. M.

The subject is one of incalculable practical importance, and is treated in a masterly manner. It contains an able, elaborate and highly instructive Essay on the obligation, nature and importance of Family Religion; and we hope, ere long, it will be found in the Library of every family.

A very eminent Divine, and one who is ever industriously engaged in promoting the welfare and happiness of the human family, in speaking of this work, observes

"That every new work which is calculated to encourage and promote family religion is worthy of consideration, and should be welcomed as contributing to the energy of public morals, and to the good order and prosperity of society. Such a work is the one before us. The preliminary essay unfolds the importance of the domestic constitution and urgently explains and enforces parental duty. It should be carefully read and seriously pondered by parents who design to make use of the book as an aid to family religion. The Prayers and Hymns are judiciously selected, and are printed in a large type with a reference to their being easily read by the head of a family in conducting its devotions. There are many who, through timidity or some natural defect, feel incompetent to extemporaneous prayer in the presence of others; to such we recommend a form, while at the same time we do not, as a general rulo, believe it to be the best way to animate and express devotional feeling. We have known some who, by the use of forms of prayer in the family, have succeeded in overcoming their oppressive timidity, and afterwards, without their aid, have directed the devotions of others in an edifying manner. Extemporaneous prayer, when it can be offered to edification, is the best mode of addressing the throne of grace, but in other cases, forms of prayer may be used with great propriety."

LECTURES ON SCRIPTURE FACTS AND PROPHECY. By W. B. Collyer, D. D. In 1 vol. 8vo. A new edition of this distinguished author's works. Few persons will rise from the perusal of this book without acknowledging, that their thoughts and affections have been elevated by the fervent and pious cloquence of the writer.

THE DAUGHTER'S OWN BOOK; Or Practical Hints from a Father to his Daughter. In 1 vol. 18mo.

The publishers are very confident, from the great demand for this invaluable little work, that ere long it will be found in the library of every young lady.

BENNET'S (Rev. John) LETTERS TO A YOUNG LADY, on a variety of subjects calculated to improve the heart, to form the manners, and enlighten the understanding. "That our Daughters may be as polished corners of the Temple."

The publishers sincerely hope (for the happiness of mankind) that a copy of this valuable little work will be found the companion of every young lady, as much of the happiness of every family depends on the proper cultivation of the female mind.

CARPENTER'S NEW GUIDE. Being a complete Book of Lines, for Carpentry, Joinery, &c., in 1 vol. 4to.

The Theory and Practice well explained, and fully exemplified on eighty-four copperplates, including some observations, &c., on the strength of Timber; by Peter NicholTenth edition. This invaluable work superseded, on its first appearance, all existing works on the subject, and still retains its original celebrity.

son.

Every Carpenter in our country should possess a copy of this invaluable work.

HIND'S POPULAR SYSTEM OF FARRIERY, taught on a new and easy plan, being a Treatise on all the diseases and accidents to which the Horse is liable. With considerable additions and improvements, adapted particularly to this country, by Thomas M. Smith, Veterinary Surgeon, and member of the London Veterinary Medical Society, in 1 vol. 12mo.

The publisher has received numerous flattering notices of the great practical value of this work. The distinguished editor of the American Farmer, speaking of the work, observes-"We cannot too highly recommend this book, and therefore advise every owner of a horse to obtain it.”

NEW SONG BOOK.-Grigg's Southern and Western Songster; being a choice collection of the most fashionable songs, many of which are original, in 1 volume, 18mo.

Great care was taken in the selection to admit no song that contained, in the slightest degree, any indelicate or improper allusions--and with great propriety it may claim the title of "The Parlour Song Book or Songster." The immortal Shakspeare observes,

"The man that hath not music in himself,

Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds,
Is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils."

Numerous flattering notices of this work have appeared, from time to time, in the different newspapers throughout the country. The following is from the pen of William Leggett, Esq., former editor of "The Critic," a gentleman highly distinguished for his literary attainments:

"A handsome copy of this very popular collection of melodies is lying on our table. It differs from song books generally, as much in the taste and judgment which have been displayed in the selection, as in the neat style of its typography and binding.There is scarcely a song, old or new, admired for any of the qualities which constitute a good one, whether for harmony of expression, spirit or tenderness of the thoughts, appositeness of imagery, and illustration or smartness of point, that is not te be found in this little volume. Besides the numerous productions of the master spirits of the old world, it contains many sweet effusions from cis-atlantic poets; and, indeed, some of these native wood notes wild,' to use the expression of the bard of paradise, are well entitled to a place even in a work which contains the melodious numbers of Campbell, Moore, and Byron. In this last edition of the Southern and Western Songster, the editor has availed himself of the enlargement of the size of the volume, to introduce the admired songs of the distinguished vocalists, Mrs. Knight, Miss Kelly, the Miss Gillinghams, Miss Clara Fisher, Miss Rock, and others. The extensive and rapid sale which the previous editions of this Songster met with, has rendered its character so well known, that it can scarcely require commendations; but if any of our readers are in

want of an extensive, judicious, and neat collection of Melodies, we can cheerfully recommend the volume before us, as combining all those qualities."

SAY'S POLITICAL ECONOMY. A Treatise on Political Economy, or the Production, Distribution, and Consumption of Wealth. By Jean Baptiste Say. Fifth American edition, with Additional Notes, by C. C. Biddle, Esq.,

in 1 vol. 8vo.

The editor of the North American Review, speaking of Say, observes, that "he is the most popular, and perhaps the most able writer on Political Economy, since the time of Smith."

The distinguished biographer of the author in noticing this work observes, "Happily for science he commenced that study which forms the basis of his admirable treatise on Political Economy, a work which not only improved under his hand with every successive edition, but has been translated into most of the European languages."

This work has been introduced as a text book into the principal Universities and Colleges of our country, as well as in Europe.

It would be beneficial to our country if all those who are aspiring to office, were required by their constituents to be conversant with the pages of Say.

RUSH ON THE MIND. New fine edition. 1 volume, 8vo.— This work is valuable and highly interesting for intelligent readers of every profession : it is replete with curious and acute remarks, both medical and metaphysical, and deserves particular praise for the terseness of its diction.

RUSH ON THE HUMAN VOICE. Embracing its Physiological History, together with a System of Principles, by which criticism in the art of Elocution may be rendered intelligible, and instruction definite and comprehensive. To which is added, a brief Analysis of Song and Recitative; second edition, with additions. By James Rush, M. D.

A DICTIONARY OF SELECT AND POPULAR QUOTATIONS, which are in daily use: taken from the Latin, French, Greek, Spanish, and Italian languages; together with a copious collection of Law maxims and Law terms; translated into English, with illustrations, historical and idiomatic. Sixth American edition, corrected with additions. 1 vol. 12mo.

In preparing this Sixth edition for the press, care has been taken to give the work a thorough revision, to correct some errors which had before escaped notice, and to insert many additional Quotations, Law maxims and Law terms. In this state it is offered to the public in the stereotype form. This little work should find its way into every Family Library.

CONVERSATIONS ON CHEMISTRY; in which the Elements of that Science are familiarly explained and illustrated by Experiments and Engravings on wood. From the last London edition. In which all the late Discoveries and Improvements are brought up to the present time, by Dr. Thomas P. Jones.

All preceptors who have a sincere desire to impart a correct knowledge of this important science to their pupils, will please examine the present edition, as the correction of all the errors in the body of the work renders it very valuable.

The eminent Professor Bigelow, of Harvard University, in noticing this work observes, "I am satisfied that it contains the fundamental principles and truths of that Science, expressed in a clear, intelligible, and interesting manner. The high character of the author, as a lecturer, and as a man of science, will, I doubt not, secure for the work the good opinion of the public, and cause its extensive adoption among Seminaries and students."

The learned Professor Siliman observes, that this edition is decidedly more valuable than any preceding one.

CONVERSATIONS ON NATURAL PHILOSOPHY; in which the Elements of that Science are familiarly explained. Illustrated with plates. By the author of "Conversations on Chemistry," &c. With considerable additions, corrections, and improvements in the body of the work; appropriate Questions, and a Glossary. By Dr. Thomas P. Jones.

The correction of all the errors in the body of the work, renders this edition very valuable; and all who understand the subject, consider it superior to any other in use.