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mark than to represent him as a "jesting" trifler. A trifler he never was, or a jester in any proper sense. His "stories " had always a logical relation to his main subject of conversation. They were never his own inventions. He resorted to them for illustrations, or as a gentle method of putting off importunities, or of avoiding a committal for which he was unprepared. To a zealous advocate for more radical measures in regard to slavery, for instance, early in the war, he spoke of the vivid impression made on his mind by one of the fables of Æsop-an edition of which, illustrated by plain wood-cuts, he read in very early life-in which certain zealous philanthropists are represented as endeavoring to change the color of a negro's skin by assiduous washing; their labors effecting nothing except to give him a cold, of which he nearly died. This tale, with its rude illustration, had an abiding lesson for him, and when told in his peculiar manner, its moral could not be without effect, in at least parrying complaints, if not repressing untimely zeal. The genuine humor which he possessed, is of the kind nearly allied to genius, and its almost invariable accompaniment. It relieved many a hard exigency of his life, and saved him from an unbroken gloom, toward which, at times, he gravitated.

It is idle to conjecture what might have been, or how his life could have been spared from the stealthy malice bent on his destruction. His work was really finished. The “wrath of man" was permitted to accomplish its design, and so overruled as to serve the purposes of Providence. To that overruling power, the nation, and all who mourn the great bereavement, should reverently bow. The future of our nation, as the past has been, is in the keeping of a Being supremely wise and good, "who knoweth the end from the beginning," and ever “doeth all things well.”

Any book in this list will be sent by mail for price annexed. August, 1865.

THE LOGIC OF SIR WILLIAM HAMILTON, BART., Professor of Logic and Metaphysics in the University of Edinburgh. Reduced and prepared for use in Colleges and Schools, by HENRY N. DAY, D. D., LL. D., Author of the "Art of Elocution," "Rhetorical Praxis," etc. 1 vol. 12mo,

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RHETORICAL PRAXIS. The Principles of Rhetoric Exemplified and Ap-
plied in Copious Exercises for Systematic Practice, Chiefly in the De-
velopment of the Thought. By H. N. DAY, D. D., LL. D., Author of
"Elements of the Art of Rhetoric," and formerly Professor of Rhetoric
in "Western Reserve College." 1 vol. 12mo,

THE ART OF ELOCUTION. Exemplified in a Systematic Course of Exercises.
By H. N. DAY, D. D., LL. D. Revised Edition. 1 vol. 12mo,
THE ART OF BOOK-KEEPING. Methodically Unfolded in its Principles,
and Illustrated by Copious Exercises. By H. N. DAY, D. D., LL. D. 1
vol. 12mo,
MOFFAT'S ESTHETICS. An Introduction to the Study of Esthetics. By
Rev. JAS. C. MOFFAT, D. D., late Professor of Greek in the College of New
Jersey, now Professor of Ecclesiastical History in the Theological Semi-
nary, Princeton. 1 vol. 12mo., muslin. 436 pages,

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THE SCIENCE OF EDUCATION AND ART OF TEACHING. In two parts. By JOHN OGDEN, A. M. 1 vol. 12mo., muslin. 478 pages. Sixth Edition,

THE TEACHERS' INDICATOR and Parents' Manual. For School and Home Education; consisting of elaborate essays on topics covering nearly the whole field of Education, from the Pens of some of the most distinguished men in the country. 1 vol. 12mo., muslin. 450 pages

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THE WHEAT PLANT. Its Origin, Culture, Growth, Development, Compo-
sition, Varieties, Diseases, etc., together with a few remarks on Indian
Corn, its Culture, etc. By JOHN H. KLIPPART, Corresponding Secretary of
the Ohio State Board of Agricuiture; Member of the Academy of Natural
Sciences, Cleveland; Honorary Mem. West. Acad. Natural Science, Cin-
cinnati, etc. 1 vol. 12mo., muslin. Profusely Illustrated,
BUCHANAN (Robert) on Grape Culture, and LONGWORTH (NICHOLAS) on the
Strawberry. Sixth Edition. 1 vol. 12mo., muslin,

HOOPER'S (E. J.) WESTERN FRUIT BOOK. A Compendious Collection
of Facts, from the Notes and Experience of Successful Fruit Culturists.
Arranged for Practical use in Orchard and Garden. Third Edition, com-
pletely revised. 1 vol. 12mo., with Illustrations. Muslin,

KERN'S (G. M.) Practical Landscape Gardening. With reference to the Improvement of Rural Residences, giving the general principles of the Art, with full directions for Planting Shade Trees, Shrubbery, and Flowers, and Laying out Grounds. Third Edition, with Twenty-two illustrative Engravings. 1 vol. 12mo.,

THE THREE GREAT TEMPTATIONS of Young Men. With several Lectures addressed to Business and Professional Men. By SAMUEL W. FISHER, D. D. Fifth Edition. 1 vol. 12mo., muslin, .

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MOFFAT'S (Rev. Jas. C., D. D.) Life of Chalmers, (Rev. THOMAS D. D.,
LL. D.) with Portrait on Steel. 1 vol. 12mo., muslin,

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HUGH MILLER'S Scenes and Legends of the North of Scotland. Fourth
Edition. 1 vol. 12mo., muslin. 446 pp.,

MOFFAT'S (Rev. Robert) Missionary Labors and Scenes in Southern Africa.
Twelfth Edition, with a Steel Portrait of the Author. 1 vol. 12mo., mus-
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RICE'S (Rev. N. L., D. D.) Romanism, the Enemy of Free Institutions and
of Christianity. Third Edition. 12mo., muslin, 364 pages,
THE CHRISTIAN PROFESSION. A Series of Letters to a Friend, on the
Nature, Duties, Necessities, Trials and Supports of the Christian Profes-
sion. By JOSEPH CLAYBAUGH, D. D. Second Edition. 1 vol. 12mo., mus-
lin, 216 pages,

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CROTHERS' (Rev. Samuel, D. D.) Life and Writings. By Rev. ANDREW RITCHIE, Author of "Sacramental Catechism." 1 vol. 12mo., muslin, with Portrait,

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HISTORY OF THE PURITANS, and Pilgrim Fathers. By STOWELL and
WILSON. 1 vol. 12mo., 508 pages,

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POETRY OF THE VEGETABLE WORLD. A Popular Exposition of the
Science of Botany, and its relation to Man. By M. J. SCHLEIDEN, M.
D. Edited by ALPHONSO WOOD, M. A. Illustrated with Engravings.
Second Edition. 1 vol. 12mo., muslin. 356 pages,

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THE COURSE OF CREATION. With a Glossary of Scientific Terms added
to the American Edition. By JOHN ANDERSON, D. D. With numerous
Illustrations. Third Edition. 1 vol. 12mo., muslin, 384 pages,

FARR'S (Edward) ANCIENT HISTORY. Containing the History of the
Egyptians, Assyrians, Chaldeans, Medes, Lydians, Carthagenians, Per-
sians, Macedonians, the Seleucidæ in Syria, and the Parthians. From
Authentic Sources, Ancient and Modern. 4 vols. 12mo., 1334 pages.
Library Sheep, marble edges,

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THE BLENNERHASSETT PAPERS. Embodying the Private Journal of Harman Blennerhassett, and the hitherto unpublished Correspondence of Burr, Alston, Comfort Tyler, Devereaux, Dayton, Adair, Miro, Emmett, Theodosia Burr Alston, Mrs. Blennerhassett, and others, their cotemporaries; developing the purposes and aims of those engaged in the attempted Wilkinson and Burr Revolution; embracing, also, the first account of the "Spanish Association of Kentucky," and a memoir of Blennerhassett. By WILLIAM H. SAFFORD. 1 vol. 8vo., muslin, 665 pages, . ROSECRANS' CAMPAIGN WITH THE FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS; or the Army of the Cumberland. A Narrative of Personal observations, with an Appendix, consisting of an Official Report of the Battle of Stone River. By W. D. BICKHAM. With a Topographical Sketch of the Battle-field. 1 vol. 12mo., 476 pages,

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BAYARD TAYLOR'S CYCLOPEDIA OF MODERN TRAVEL. A Record of Adventure, Exploration, and Discovery for the past Sixty Years. Comprising Narratives of the most distinguished Travelers since the beginning of this century. Prepared and arranged by BAYARD Taylor. 2 vols., royal 8vo. Neatly bound in dark leather, Embellished with five fine Portraits on steel, by BUTTRE, and Illustrated by over fifty Wood Engravings, by ORR, and thirteen authentic Maps, by SCHONBERG. Sold to Subscribers only.

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THE TRIALS FOR TREASON AT INDIANAPOLIS, Disclosing the Plans for Establishing a North-Western Confederacy. Being an Official Rec

ord of the Trials before the Military Commission convened by Special Orders No. 129, Headquarters District of Indiana; Brevet Major-General A. P. HOVEY, Commander of the District. Brevet Brigadier General SILAS COLGROVE, President; H. L. BURNETT, of the Department of the Ohio and Northern Department, Judge Advocate of the Commission. Containing the Testimony, Arguments, Finding and Sentence, in the case of HARRISON H. DODD; also of WILLIAM A. BOWLES, ANDREW HUMPHREYS, HORACE HEFFREN, LAMBDIN P. MILLIGAN, and STEPHEN HORSEY. Developing the Origin, History, Extent, Names of Officers, etc., of the Secret Orders of Knights of the Golden Circle, the Circle of Honor, the Order of American Knights, and Order of the Sons of Liberty-their Organization, Rituals, Passwords, Grips, Oaths, Obligations and Penalties; their ostensible and real purposes. With accurate Illustrations of the Greek Fire Shells, Hand Grenades, Rockets and Infernal Machines of the Conspirators, introduced in Evidence on the Trials. To which is added the full Report of Judge Advocate General Holt on the Order of American Knights, alias the Sons of Liberty; a Western Conspiracy in aid of the Southern Rebellion. Edited by BENN PITMAN, Recorder to the Military Commission. 1 vol. 8vo., with five Portraits. Sold to Subscribers only.

MEDICAL BOOKS.

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BEACH'S (Wooster, M. D.) THE AMERICAN PRACTICE, Condensed, or the Family Physician, being the Scientific System of Medicine on Vegetable Principles, designed for all Classes. In Nine Parts. This work embraces the character, causes, symptoms, and treatment of the Diseases of men, women and children of all climates. By W. BEACH, M. D, member of the Medical Society of the City and County of New York; of the Medical and Physiological Society of Wetterau, Germany; of Leipsic, Saxony; of the Medical Society of Bamberg, Bavaria; member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Berlin, Prussia, etc., etc. Illustrated with nearly Two Hundred Engravings. Fifty-fifth Edition, Revised. Com$5 00 plete in one volume, octavo, 873 pages. Sheep, BEACH'S (Wooster, M. D.) AMERICAN PRACTICE OF MEDICINE. Revised, Enlarged, and Improved; being a Practical Exposition of Pathology, Therapeutics, Surgery, Materia Medica and Pharmacy, on Reformed Principles; embracing the most useful portions of the former work, with corrections, additions, new remedies, and improvements; and exhibiting the results of the author's investigations in Medicine in this country, and in a year's tour in Europe. By W. BEACH, M. D. Illustrated with Three Hundred Engravings, colored to life. In three vols., royal 8vo. Sheep, BEACH'S (Wooster, M. D.) IMPROVED SYSTEM OF MIDWIFERY, Adapted to the Reformed Practice of Medicine. Illustrated by numerous Colored Plates. To which is annexed a Compendium of the Treatment of Female and Infantile Diseases, with remarks on Physiological and Moral Elevation. By W. BEACH, M. D. New and Revised Edition. Ivol. large quarto. Sheep,

KING'S American Eclectic Obstetrics. By JOHN KING, M. D., Professor of Obstetrics and the Diseases of Women and Children, in the "Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincinnati.' With Seventy Illustrations. 1 vol. royal 8vo. Sheep, 800 pages,

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KING'S Chart of Urinary Deposits. Paper,

GUNN'S NEW FAMILY PHYSICIAN; or, Home Book of Health, Forming a Complete Household Guide; giving many Valuable Suggestions for avoiding Disease and Prolonging Life, with plain directions in cases of emergency, and pointing out in familiar language the Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Cure of Diseases incident to Men, Women and Children, with the simplest and best Remedies; presenting a Manual for nursing the Sick, and describing minutely the properties and uses of hundreds of wellknown Medicinal Plants. By JOHN C. GUNN, M. D., author of "Gunn's Domestic Medicine." With supplementary treatises on Anatomy, Physiology and Hygiene, on Domestic and Sanitary Economy, and on Physical Culture and Development. Hundredth Edition, Revised and Enlarged. Newly Illustrated and Re-stereotyped. 1 vol. royal octavo, 1218 pages. Sold to Subscribers only.

JONES. The American Eclectic Practice of Medicine. By I. G. JONES, M. D., late Professor of the Theory and Practice of Medicine, in the "Eclec tic Medical Institute of Cincinnati," etc., etc. Extended and Revised at the request of the author, by WM. SHERWOOD, M. D., formerly Professor of General, Special and Pathological Anatomy, in the "Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincinnati," etc. 2 vols. 8vo. Sheep, 1600 pages,

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KOST'S Elements of Materia Medica and Therapeutics. Adapted to the American Eclectic or Reformed Practice, with numerous Illustrations. By J. KOST, M. D., Professor of Materia Medica, Therapeutics and Botany, in the American Medical College, Cincinnati, etc., etc. 1 vol. 8vo., 700 pages. Sheep, . 5 00

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