XXXI. Final Address of the Greek Committee.. XXXII. Thoughts on Infant Schools. XXXIII. The Philadelphia Infant Schools, state of the, XXXIV. Reminiscences, on the subject of Intemperance. XXXV. Thoughts on emigration from Ireland, and immigration into the U. S. XXXVI. Address on the formation of a Society for the promotion of in- XXXVII. The Crisis, August 24, 1814. XXXIX. Some notices of Kentucky, particularly of Lexington. XL. Circular on the Annals of benevolence. XLI. Circular addressed to the printers of daily papers in Philad. XLIII. Critical examination of the tragedy of Hamlet. MISCELLANEOUS SCRAPS. 1 On the absurdity of baptising Children | 39 Let both speak at once. with names too comnion. 2 On Tities of Books. 3 On the Vicar of Wakefield. 4 On the Theatre. 5 Absurd Idea of Voltaire. 6 Biblical Note. 7 On the Earthquake at Lisbon. 8 Horrible Refinement in cruelty. 9 Rules respecting unseated lands. 10 Education epitomized. 11 A cruel fair one. 12 A striking contrast. 40 Sound advice, worthy of the most se rious attention. 41 Dr. Johnson's Vertu. 42 Tripolitan fashion. 43 A man of taste. 44 The mountain in labour. 45 A neat bull for a learned female. 46 A wonderful Tree. 47 Dexterity. 48 A Nautical School. 49 A correct style and judicious criticism. 50 Newspaper scurrility. 13 Difference between sense and under- 51 A curious question. 30 Geographical Illustration. 52 Idiocy, extent of, in Barcelona. 53 A mountain of salt. 54 Leprosy, extent of, in Spain. 55 Unparalleled modesty. 56 Renovation of the human system. 59 Bachelors, beware! 60 Wonderful memory. 61 A new coat of mail and elegant deco rations. 62 Misnomer. 63 Royal clemency. 64 An elegant translation. 65 Female Energy. 66 A profile of ambition. 67 A sack full of heads. 68 A man of Refinement. 69 Religious Liberty. 70 Scruples of Conscience. 31 Men more susceptible of flattery than 71 Stupendous wickedness. 72 Humanity. 73 Blasphemous adulation. 74 Vanity and Folly. 75 Jugglers, extraordinary feats of. 77 Premature Judginent. 78 Stage and steamboat travelling. A 58 Elegant Fashions Just Published, and for Sale, Philadelphia, by Carey & Hart, John Grigg, Towar & Hogan; in Ballimore, by Joseph Cushing & Edward J. Coale; in New York, by Collins & Hannay, Collins & Co., C. & C. & H. Carvill, Elam Bliss, S. Wood & Sons, White, Gallagher & White, N. Bancroft, M'Elrath & Bags, R. Lockwood & Co., D. Felt; in Boston, by Richardson, Lord & Holbrook, Carter & Hendee, Hillyard, Gray & Co., Perkins & Marvin, Gray & Bowen; in Albany, by O. Steele, Little & Cummings, Webster & Skinner; in Hartford, by O. D. Cooke & Co., D. F. Robinson & Co; and in Northampton, by S. Butler & Son. PRACTICAL READING LESSONS ON THE THREE GREAT DUTIES WHICH MAN OWES TO | HIS MAKER-HIS FELLOW BEINGS-AND HIMSELF; 1 ILLUSTRATED BY NUMEROUS INTERESTING HISTORICAL ANECDOTES, INTENDED FOR THE INSTRUCTION AND AMUSEMENT OF YOUTH. "Omne tulit punctum, qui miscuit utile dulci, Horace. Recommendations OF THE PRACTICAL READING LESSONS. From the Hon. Joseph Hopkinson, Judge of the Supreme Court of the United States. Philadelphia, Sept. 24, 1830. I have read with much satisfaction the volume entitled "Practical Reading Lessons," &c. The subjects are exceedingly well chosen aud arranged, and fulfil even the high promises of the title page. The manner in which these valuable lessons are given, is admirably calculated, not only to make a deep and durable impression on youthful minds, but, further, to lead them to deeper reflections and practical applications of their precepts. Long dissertations, however sensible and perspicuous, are not easily remembered; and even condensed and pithy axioms of general truth are not readily brought into actual use. A story, a striking anecdote, illustrating the precept or principle intended to be inculcated, are infinitely more effectual. I hope this excellent work will have a circulation commensurate with the benevolence which has caused its publication. JOS. HOPKINSON. From the Rev. W. H. De Lancey, D. D., President of the University of Pennsylvania, to the proprietor of the work. MY DEAR SIR, Philadelphia, July 2d, 1830. In reply to your note requesting my opinion of the volume which accompanied it, entitled "PRACTICAL READING LESSONS," &c. &c. I cheerfully state, that I am very much pleased with the plan, and, as far as I have examined the selections, with the execution also. I find in the work a very great variety of interesting anecdotes, aptly applied, and well calculated to attract the youthful mind to the duties and maxims with which they are connected, as illustrations and examples. The volume will, I think, prove to be a most useful and popular addition to the class of works to which it belongs. And I trust its success will not only reward you for the labour bestowed upon its preparation, but also accomplish the principal object you have in view,-that of directing the minds of the young towards the great principles of moral and religious duty. I remain, very respectfully, yours, W. H. DE LANCEY. From the Rev. G. R. Livingston, D. D. The undersigned concurs in the opinion expressed above by Dr. De Lancey. G. R. LIVINGSTON. From the Rev. Edward Rutledge, Professor of Moral Philosophy, &c. in the University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, July 19th, 1830. I have looked through the volume of "Practical Reading Lessons, &c." with much pleasure, and deem it admirably adapted to the purpose for which it was prepared. Its introduction into our schools would, in my opinion, greatly subserve the interests of taste and of morality. EDWARD RUTLEDGE, From Walter R. Johnson, Esq., Principal of the Philadelphia High School. July 14, 1830. Having perused the "Practical Reading Lessons," I feel confident that the work is, both as to its design and its execution, fitted to please, instruct, and benefit the youthful reader. By arranging the maxims and illustrations of moral duty under the appropriate divisions of the general subject, and by preserving a due mixture of abstract doctrine and characteristic anecdote, you have infused more life and spirit into this performance than generally belong to collections of the same class. The work presents a favourable view of moral philosophy, teaching by example, and will, I doubt not, meet an encouragement corresponding with its merits in this important particular. WALTER R. JOHNSON. From Benjamin Tucker, a respectable Teacher, of the Society of Friends. Philadelphia, 7th Month 22d, 1830. I have perused with much pleasure, as far as my other engagements would permit, a recent publication, entitled "Practical Reading Lessons, &c. intended for the instruction and amusement of youth :" and I think the work well calculated for a class book in our English seminaries. Besides appropriate maxims and moral extracts, the compiler has been peculiarly happy in his selection of biographical and historical facts, with which he illustrates and enforces the deeply interesting duties that he has adopted as the distinct divisions of his work. The attentive youthful reader will seldom rise from the perusal of this interesting volume without an impression of benefit. The proprietor has, therefore, my best wishes, for its extensive circulation. BENJ. TUCKER. From the Rev. Samuel Eccleston, President of St. Mary's College, Baltimore. St. Mary's College, 11th. Sept. 1830. I have read the Practical Reading Lessons with much satisfaction. It is with me a matter of surprise, that a plan at once so obvious and so judicious, has not been more generally adopted in works of this class. All admit that the great secret of elementary education is to combine amusement with instruction, and to inform the understandings of children by stimulating their curiosity. But this principle, though admitted in theory, is seldom successfully pursued in practice. The judgment, the taste and historical knowledge which are requisite for the execution of the task, are not always the characteristics of school books. I am happy to express my opinion that the Practical Reading Lessons are, in this respect, peculiarly and favourably distinguished. I am acquainted with no book which has so nearly accomplished the object announced in the preface. SAMUEL ECCLESTON. From the Rev. Wm. Nevine, Pastor of the 1st Presbyterian Church, Baltimore. Baltimore, Sept. 9, 1830. I have examined with some care the volume entitled "Practical Reading Lessons," and take pleasure in saying that I entirely approve the plan of the work, and the arrangement of the subjects; and think the selection of matter made with a good degree of judgment and taste. WM. NEVINS. From the Rev. Wm. E. Wyatt, D. D., Pastor of St. Paul's Church, Baltimore. September 6th, 1830. Having examined a considerable part of the volume of Historical Anecdotes, Practical Reading Lessons,"I am so favourably impressed with what I have seen, that I can confidently trust the principles and taste of the judicious compiler for the remainder, and shall procure it as a school book for my children. While it is both instructive and amusing, it is calculated to cherish the most generous sentiments. W. E. WYATT. From Mr. Joseph R. Chandler, Editor of the "United States' Gazette.” I am persuaded that no class of scholars can read the lessons of this interesting volume, without imbibing therefrom high ideas of moral excellence, and forming determinations of attaining to the standard which the great and good of other days have erected for them. The arrangement of the work is good, and the manner, hence, becomes 6 RECOMMENDATIONS. happily auxiliary to the matter; and I think I discover in the work, the From S. S. Griscom, Principal of the Clermont Academy. Clermont Academy, 9 mo. 16, 1830. I shall give it a place in our Students' Library; and also use it as a class |