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THE GREAT

PROVIDENCE LINE

BETWEEN

NEW YORK AND BOSTON

Reopens April 29th, for the Season of 1878.

THE PALACE STEAMERS

MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND,

Daily (except Sundays), from Pier 29, N. R., foot of Warren Street, at 5 P. M.; arriving at Providence, 6 A. M.; Boston, 7 A. M. Only 42 miles of rail. No intermediate landings between New York and Providence.

Over 85,000 Passengers carried on this Line during Five Months Last Season.

THE OLD RELIABLE

STONINGTON LINE,

FOR BOSTON.

Not a trip missed in seven consecutive years. This is the inside route, avoiding Point Judith.

THE ELEGANT STEAMERS

STONINGTON AND NARRAGANSETT,

Daily (except Sundays), from Pier 33, N. R., foot of Jay Street, at 5 P. M.; arriving in Boston ahead of all other lines.

TICKETS via either of above Lines may be obtained at all principal ticket

offices.

D. S. BABCOCK, President.

L. W. FILKINS, Gen. Pass. Agent.

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Convenient to all places of amusement, and easy of access by Horse-Railroad Cars and Stages.

DARLING, GRISWOLD & Co.

THE "AMERICAN,"

Centrally located.

BOSTON.

The only Transient Hotel (on the American plan) with WaterFonts in every chamber. No dark room in the house.

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Noted throughout the country for its cleanliness and comfort. Suits and Apartments with Bath and Closets. Stand-Pipes, Fire-Escapes, Hand-Pumps, etc. Particularly desirable for Merchants, Families, and Tourists. Prices reduced to $3 and $3.50 per day.

LEWIS RICE & SON.

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NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW ADVERTISER.

D. APPLETON & CO.'S NEW PUBLICATIONS.

A HISTORY OF ENGLAND

IN THE

EIGHTEENTH CENTURY.

By WILLIAM EDWARD HARTPOLE LECKY, Author of "History of the Rise and Influence of the Spirit of Rationalism in Europe," "History of European Morals, from Augustus to Charlemagne," etc.

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OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

From Scribner's Monthly. "The leading book of the year, so far, is unquestionably Mr. W. E. H. Lecky's History of England in the Eighteenth Century.''

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From the London Spectator. "Mr. Lecky has written the best history of the eighteenth century, has corrected many errors of his predecessors, and his manner of treatment is large, philosophical, and impartial."

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"On every ground which should render a history precious to thinking men, Mr. Lecky's work may be commended. It is his supreme merit that he leaves on the reader's mind a conviction that he not only possesses the acuteness which can discern the truth, but the unflinching purpose of truth-telling."

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From the Boston Weekly Transcript. "There are draughts and portraitures in these pages of many men of mark, which are elaborate, striking, appreciative, and exbibit skill, discernment, and fairness, in the draughting."

From the Boston Courier.

"The work is one that is laid down with re

gret, and one to which there will be frequent recurrence for reference and for the highest

intellectual entertainment."

From the Boston Sunday Herald. "A work of uncommon interest and value." From the Boston Weekly Advertiser. "It cannot fail of a hearty welcome. Mr. Lecky's history can be recommended as one of the most thoughtful and instructive books that have appeared in recent times."

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"The volumes are not crowded with details and dates-the mere dry bones' of historybut give us broad and clear views of progress and results. The chapter entitled The Religious Revival' contains the very best condensed history of Wesleyan Methodism that we have ever read."

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Studies in the Creative Week.

By GEORGE D. BOARDMAN. These Lectures, fourteen in number, embrace the following subjects: 1. Introduction; 2. Genesis of the Universe; 3. Of Order; 4. Of Light; 5. Of the Sky; 6. Of the Lands; 7. Of the Plants; 8. Of the Luminaries; 9. Of the Animals; 10. Of Man; 11. Of Eden; 12. Of Women; 18. Of the Sabbath; 14. Résumé and Conclusion. 1 vol., 12mo.

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The Life of General Albert Sidney Johnston.

Embracing his Services in the Armies of the United States, the Republic of Texas, and the Confederate States. By WILLIAM PRESTON JOHNSTON. With Maps and Illustrations. 1 vol., 8vo.

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Studies in Spectrum Analysis.

By J. NORMAN LOCKYER, F. R. S. 1 vol., 12mo.

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Scenery of the Pacific Railways and Colorado.

An Illustrated Description and Guide for Tourists. 1 vol., imperial 8vo.

Studio, Field, and Gallery.

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A Manual of Painting for the Student, Amateur, and General Reader. By HORACE J. ROLLIN. 1 vol., 12mo.

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Words, and How to Put Them Together.

By HARLAN H. BALLARD, Principal of Lenox High School, Massachusetts. 1 vol., 16mo.

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Social Etiquette of New York.

1 vol., 16mo.

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Bonny Kate.

A Novel. By CHRISTIAN REID, author of "Valerie Aylmer," "Morton House," "Mabel Lee," "A Daughter of Bohemia," "The Land of the Sky," etc. 1 vol., 8vo.

The Godson of a Marquis.

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From the French of ANDRÉ THEURIET. (Forming No. IX. of APPLETONS' " COLLECTION OF
FOREIGN AUTHORS.")

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D. APPLETON & CO.'S NEW PUBLICATIONS.

I.

The Armies of Asia and Europe.

Embracing Official Reports on the Armies of Japan, China, India, Persia, Italy, Russia, Austria,
Germany, France, and England. Accompanied by Letters descriptive of a Journey from Japan
to the Caucasus. By EMORY UPTON, Brevet Major-General, United States Army. 1 vol., Švo.
Cloth. Price, $3.00.

The present volume comprises an account of a professional tour made by General Upton, under orders from the War Department, for the purpose of examining and reporting upon the organization, tactics, discipline, and the manœuvres of the armies of Japan, China, India, Persia, Italy, Russia, Austria, Germany, France, and England. It possesses peculiar interest at the present time, on secount of the attitude of European Governments on the Russo-Turkish question.

The reports on the military organizations of the various countries are followed by some interesting letters of a descriptive character.

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History of Opinions on the Scriptural Doctrine of Retribution.

By EDWARD BEECHER, D. D., author of "The Conflict of Ages." 1 vol., 12mo. $1.25. The momentous question of future retribution is here historically discussed with an earnestness and deliberation due to its transcendent importance. The main interest of the inquiry necessarily centres in the doom of the wicked. Will it be annihilation? Ultimate restoration to holiness and happiness? Endless punishment? Or, Is it out of our power to decide which of these views is the truth? The discussion is intensified by being narrowed to the meaning of a single word, aionios. The opinions of those to whom Christ spoke, and how they understood him, are vital questions in the argument; and, to solve them, the opinions and modes of speech of preceding ages must be attentively weighed, for each age is known to have moulded the opinions and use of words of its successor. Hence, Dr. Beecher has found himself compelled to "trace the development of thought and language from the outset to the days of Christ, then to inquire into the import of his words, in the light of all preceding ages; and, lastly, to trace the development of opinion downward through the Christian ages.

A Treatise on Chemistry.

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By H. E. RosCOE, F. R. S., and C. SCHOELEMMER, F. R. S., Professors of Chemistry in Owens
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Or, Up the Yellowstone, and among the Geysers and other Curiosities of the National Park. By EDWIN J. STANLEY. With Map and Twelve Illustrations. Large 12mo. Paper cover, 75 cents; cloth, $1.25.

A graphic and stirring description of the great Yellowstone Valley, enlivened by numerous adventures, and enriched by choice engravings of the phenomenal features of this remarkable region. V.

The Life of the Prince Consort.

BY THEODORE MARTIN. Vol. III. 12mo. With a Portrait. Price, cloth, $2.00. Vols. I. and
II., price, $2.00 each.

This work increases in interest as the Prince advances in experience, knowledge, and influence. Few readers will regret the fullness with which the period now reached is treated. Three years are covered by this volume, but they were the years of the Crimean War, the antecedents and circumstances of which were followed with great attention by the Prince; and the papers left by him, especially his most dignified reply to the King of Prussia's private letter of March, 1854, are exceedingly interesting just now. In sharing the dominant English policy of the time, the Prince had to quarrel with many of his own kindred and friends; and the drafts of letters in his handwriting, though signed by the Queen, as well as his own avowed correspondence, show what plain language he used to exalted personages.

One side of his character comes out with quite new force in this volume-his thorough naturalization. Here is abundant proof of the constant zeal and tact with which he did the peculiar and important work that devolved upon him, as a sort of royal diplomatist, a personal agent of the Crown in its dealings with foreign courts and the English people.

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