THE SCIENCE OF EDUCATION;

AND ART OF TEACHING. IN TWO PARTS. BY JOHN OGDEN, A. M.

It is proper to say that Mr. Ogden has, for many years, been engaged almost exclusively with Teachers and in Normal Schools.

NOTICES.

From the Rev. Wm. Russell, State Educational Lecturer, Massachusetts.

The truly philosophical and thoroughly practical methods of early culture, suggested to the primary teacher, if faithfully acted on, would make our elementary schools scenes of the most attractive and delightful, as well as instructive, occupation for childhood.

From Wm. F. Phelps, A. M., Principal of the New Jersey State Normal Schools.

My Dear Sir: Allow me to say that, in my humble judgment, you have struck the right vein, both in the conception and execution of your ideas regarding the Philosophy of Teaching. You afford a splendid contribution to our limited means for the training of Teachers. A good scholar merely has fulfilled only one of the conditions essential to a good educator, What we most need is a clear elucidation and a scientific classification of the principles of education, so that they may be mastered and applied to the rearing and training of rational and immortal beings. I need not assure you that this task you have, according to my notions, most happily executed. The application of diagrams to the work seems to me to be a happy thought, addressing the subject to that most perfect of all senses, the sense of sight.

From Cyrus Knowlton, Esq., Principal of Hughes High School, Cincinnati.

It is by far the best work of the kind with which I am acquainted.

From A. J. Rickoff, late Superintendent of Cincinnati Public Schools.

MESSRS. MOORE, WILSTACH & BALDWIN: I have given attention to every work announced in England or this country, treating upon this subject; and I may say, without hesitation, that Mr. Ogden's treatise is, in its conception and arrangement, the most scientific among them all. It can not be read by the teacher without great practical advantage; it will prepare him for the business of the schoolroom; it will give new direction to his speculations; it will, I believe, greatly assist to establish the business of teaching as a profession.

Schoolmasters owe it to themselves and their profession, to give this book a circulation never yet reached by any of a similar character. Its use should not be confined to teachers alone. It should find a place in the library of every family, as the most valuable contribution yet made in our language for the advancement of education.

OGDEN ON EDUCATION,

Is a very full and systematic work on the general subject of education, full of suggestive thoughts, tersely expressed. They deserve and demand proper consideration, seasoned by that confidence in their author which his evident carefulness and experience beget.-Rhode Island Schoolmaster.

Is just the hand-book for teachers who intend to be thorough and foremost in their profession. Intelligent parents would find it an interesting and valuable aid in the hours when they "ponder in their hearts" how to bring up children.-Toronto (C. W.) Colonist.

A very elaborate, philosophical, and thorough work on a great subject, too much overlooked by thinking men. Must be immensely valuable to every parent and teacher.— N. Y. Observer.

Contains, in a single volume, a great deal of valuable material. The whole subject of human culture is laid before the reader, and treated in simple, yet comprehensive language. Parents and teachers should be induced to study this excellent work.-Massachusetts Teacher.

Has many features, both novel and ingenious, which entitle it to consideration as an criginal work.-New York Century.

Enters very fully and closely into the philosophy of teaching.-Philadelphia Press.

Is a sound, judicious and original work. It does not deal in commonly-received notions, but really enters into the profound themes, upon which it treats with great strength of thought, keenness of perception, and practical skill.-Zion's Herald, Boston.

It is the only work extant that can pretend to a full and complete system of instruction, Much has previously been written on the subject that is valuable, which has failed, however, in a great measure, to become available, because of the absence of system, and a failure even to recognize a systematic arrangement as a desideratum. Mr. Ogden approximates more nearly a scientific treatment of his subject than any author we have met.-Iowa Instructor and School Journal.

RUFUS CHOATE'S FAVORITE AUTHOR ON RHETORIC.

A SUCCESSFUL NEW SCHOOL BOOK.

RHETORICAL PRAXIS:

The principles of Rhetoric Exemplified and Applied in Copious Exercises for Systematic Practice, chiefly in the Development of Thought.

BY HENRY N. DAY, A. M.,

Author of "The Art of Elocution," and of "Elements of the Art of Rhetoric." One volume, 12mo., 309 pages. Price, 75 cents.

From the Superintendent of Circleville (0.) Public Schools.

I have examined it carefully, and with much satisfaction. I believe it is a most excellent work, and needs only to be known to secure for it an introduction into all our High Schools. We have adopted it as a text-book. Respectfully yours, JOHN LYNCH.

From the New York Independent.

The design of this work is to train the pupil in the principles of Rhetoric as applied to the unfolding of thought; so that Rhetoric, instead of an artificial code of rules, is a philo. sophical outgrowth of ideas and the principles of language. The plan is excellent, and the various exercises are prepared with judgment and skill. The pupil is tanght to analyze his ideas; to get at the theme or proposition to be stated; and then to frame this in appropriate words. Prof. Day brings to his task philosophical judgment, refined taste and prac tical experience. His work should become a text-book in all schools, in lieu of the cus tomary exercises in composition.

From the New Englander, November, 1860.

Rhetorical Praxis.-Books of Rhetorical Praxis are usually the dullest and most unprofitable of all text-books. The ingenious author of this volume has certainly proposed to himself the true ideal to be accomplished in teaching Rhetoric; for he would teach his pupil to write by teaching him to think. We believe this book to be superior to any other of the kind, and to have the highest claim upon practical teachers for a trial, for its thoroughness, its comprehensiveness, as well as for the great ingenuity and skill with which it has been prepared. We recommend it most cordially to teachers.

From the Educational Repository and Family Monthly, Atlanta, Georgia.

It is a thoroughly practical treatise for developing the art of discourse upon a true idea. Almost all systems of Rhetoric which are in common use in the English language, proceed upon the idea that style is every thing, and pay but little attention to the thought itself. This work just reverses these plans, goes back to the systems of the Greek fathers in Rhet oric, and finds the true doctrine in the fact so well stated by Daniel Webster, that "all true power in writing is in the idea, not in the style," and that the first of all requisites, as Sir Walter Scott observes, is in "having something to say." The "Development of the Thought" is the basis; and when the thought stands out in all its well-built proportions, the drapery of style is thrown around it. We haven't space to give as thorough a notice of this work as we feel inclined to do. No better book can be placed in the hands of young students in our male colleges. It should be closely studied by every Freshman class in every college, and in all the high schools in this country. If a teacher can not succeed in teaching the art of composition with this work, he need try no other. More than five hundred themes are given in the latter part, adapted to all grades and classes. We sincerely wish we could have had this book years ago.

From the New York Observer, November, 1860.

This work is truly scientific and practical. It seizes the old idea of invention, unfolded by both Aristotle and Cicero, and develops it in the light of modern metaphysics, and thus illuminates it and adapts it to the present analysis of the mental powers. It is, to all intents and purposes, the art of thinking, rather than of writing. It makes thought the pedestal· style the shaft; ideas the soul, and body, too, of composition; style the mere habiliments— the having something to say-the motive power-the manner of saying it-the mere machinery, in one case characterized by strength, in another by grace, beauty and polish. The object of the Praxis, then, is to induct the pupil into the habit of thought, to teach him to select an object or subject on which he shall fix his mental powers, and then put down, without regard at first to style, just the ideas arising in his own mind, as he carefully and continuously beholds or contemplates the object.

Let teachers try it; they will not be disappointed. It is an aid in the right direction.

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ORIOLA;

A New and Complete Hymn and Tune Book for Sabbath

BY

Schools.

WILLIAM B. BRADBURY. Author of "The Shawm," "The Ju

bilee," " "Singing-Bird," "Sabbath-School Choir," etc.

From the New York Observer.

This is a large collection of Hymns and Tunes, admirably adapted to the use of Sabbath Schools and all occasions for social singing among the young. The tunes are judiciously selected, comprising a large number of those which are favorites with the children, and altogether it is the most complete work of the kind that we have ever seen.

From the New York Evangelist, September.

One of the most attractive features of the Sabbath School, next after, and sometimes even before that of the library, is the singing. To improve this, and to make it the channel for conveying truth, in the beautiful form of hymns, to the young mind, is a noble aim. The author has essayed to meet this object, and has furnished us with a volume containing not far from 500 hymns and tunes. We have been much pleased with the tasteful and judicious manner in which the task has been executed.

From the New York Century, September.

The object of this book is to raise and vary the character of music and singing, which are important elements in Sabbath School tuition. All the melodies it contains have been well selected, and are associated with pure and elevated ideas. Simple directions are given for the learning of new tunes. We can safely recommend it to the attention of teachers and learners of singing classes.

From the Presbyterian Herald, Louisville.

Oriola. We have received from the Publishers a copy of a little Hymn and Tune Book for Sabbath Schools, by Wm. B. Bradbury, with the above title. For several reasons we deem it the best that we have seen, and cordially recommend it. 1st. It is the best and has the greatest variety of tunes, having 250 pages and nearly 200 tunes. 2d. There are several sets of words to each tune, thus keeping it fresh for a longer time. 3d. The selection of both words and tunes is altogether the best we know of. 4th. It contains many of the good old church tunes and hymns which should be taught to Sabbath Schools, as well as the peculiar Sabbath School tunes. It contains, viz.: Ortonville, Laban, Balerma, Zephyr, Martyn, Hebron, Duke Street, Old Hundred, and the like. This is a very great recommendation, aiding, as it does, the much-coveted, yet rare congregational singing.

From the Christian Times, Chicago.

"ORIOLA " contains a fine selection of Tunes and Hymns, specially adapted for Sunday Schools. Most of the good popular Sunday School melodies of the present day are inserted, while a large number of new pieces have been composed expressly for this work. "Animated, but not boisterous; gentle, but not dull or tame "are directions that will apply to most of the compositions in this book.

From the Central Christian Herald.

It contains those pieces which have been sung with such interest and effect at Sabbath School meetings and Union meetings of various kinds for a few years past. In addition to these choice old friends, Mr. Bradbury presents to us some of his best music, composed expressly for this work. It is undoubtedly the Sabbath School Hymn and Tune Book of our day, and must come at once into general use.

POMEROY, OHIO, September.

In my judgment as a musician, after twenty years' experience, I have never seen as good a book for Sabbath School children. Yours, respectfully, A. W. WILLIAMS.

Rev. W. C. VAN METER, of the Fourth Ward Mission, New York, for several years, and, until very recently, connected with the Five Points' Mission, writes to the publishers: "Success to the Oriola!' The more I see of it the better I like it. I wish all my favorites were in it; but as it is, the book is the best now out."

From T. J. Tone, Principal George Street Public School.

CINCINNATI, October.

Dear Sir: In your "Oriola" I find a large collection of gems, well adapted to meet the wants of our Sunday Schools. We have had it in use nearly two months, and have been delighted in rehearsing its contents. Children love music that is cheerful, lively and flowIng. Their young and fervent affections feed upon that which is passionate and jubilant. Among the characteristics of your book, I am happy to find these very marked.

Yours, truly.

THE WHEAT PLANT:

Its Origin, Culture, Growth, Development, Composition, Varieties, Diseases, etc.; together with a Chapter on Indian Corn, its Culture, etc. By JOHN H. KLIPPART, Corresponding Secretary of the Ohio State Board of Agriculture. One hundred Mlustrations. One volume 12mo., pp. 706. Price, $1 50.

From the Cincinnati Commercial.

No work in the language will be found to equal it in the complete, thorough discussion of the great cereal in its entire history. The book ought to be considered indispensable to every farmer, and will be an addition to the library of every intelligent merchant as well as devotee to science.

From the Milwaukee Daily Wisconsin.

We have read it with profit and interest. It should be placed in the hands of every farmer in Wisconsin. Ohio is one of the best wheat-growing States of the Union; yet the average of wheat to the acre has declined from twenty-five bushels to thirteen-all for the want of cultivation by artificial stimulants and manures. In England the crop has been more than doubled, until it now averages thirty-six bushels to the acre. This has been accomplished by the closest attention to the wants of the soil.

From the New York Tribune.

The author of this instructive treatise has employed the labor of many years to a thorough investigation of the important plant to which it is devoted. A minute and accurate knowledge of the subject is exhibited on every page, and its fullness of detail, clearness of illustration, and variety of information, must at once elevate it to the rank of a stan dard authority.

From the Iowa State Democrat.

It would occupy too much space to go into a general review of this truly valuable work, but we must content ourselves with a few brief sentences taken at random. It is highly important that it should be in the hands of every farmer in the Union.

From the Louisville Journal.

The above is a work of over seven hundred pages, comprehending all that is known as to the physiology, culture, varieties, diseases, etc., of the wheat plant. The first comprehensive treatise ever produced in this country on this subject, and perhaps the most thorough work on the subject ever published.

From the Cleveland Morning Leader.

The importance to farmers and all agriculturists of such a book as this, written with great care by such an author, can not be too highly estimated. The Wheat crop is the great crop of the West. Mr. Klippart, from his widely-extended acquaintance with eminent and practical agriculturists, has abundant means for comparing notes and making practical observations, which his abilities as an author enable him to present, in the most beneficial manner, to those interested.

should have a copy of this invaluable work. It will amply repay its cost.

From the Davenport Daily Gazelle.

Every farmer

This work has been prepared with great care by a man perhaps better qualified for the task than any other person in the country. He has produced a work which should be in the hands of every agriculturist, as it contains a vast amount of information which, if properly put into practice, must result in better and more certain wheat crops.

From the American Farmer, Baltimore.

We have examined this work with great interest, and have marked many of its pages for future reference and quotations in our magazine.

From Prof. Hoyt, in Wisconsin Farmer.

The most elaborate, but also the most valuable production hitherto published on that important subject in this country.

From L. V. Bierce, in Ohio Farmer.

To point out any particular portion as particularly excellent, where all is first-rate, is a difficult task. No farmer should be without it.

From the Country Gentleman.

It is the result of careful and untiring investigation, which, although conducted with special reference to this crop, its varieties, growth, etc., in Ohio, can not but be of great service to the farmers of other States.

By G. M. KERN.

PRACTICAL LANDSCAPE GARDENING.

Containing Twenty-two Illustrations and Plans for laying out Grounds, with full directions for Planting Shade Trees, Shrubbery and Flowers. Third Edition. One volume, 12mo., Muslin. Price, $1 50.

Mr. Kern has produced the right book at the right moment.-Putnam's Magazine.

His suggestions are in an eminent degree valuable, and his opinions (which are expressed in clear, concise, and lucid diction) easily interpreted, by even the most limited conception, fairly assert his claim to a station in the foremost rank of rural improvers.N. Y. Horticulturist.

It abounds in useful and tasteful suggestions, and in practical instructions. —Northern

Farmer.

It is a very timely and valuable book.

Better adapted to the wants and cir

cumstances of our people than any other upon the subject.-Ohio Cultivator.

No one can long walk hand in hand with Mr. Kern without being sensible that he is in the hands of one who is worthy of all confidence.-Louisville Courier.

Has so nobly succeeded as to render his volume an invaluable acquisition to all.-Boston Traveler.

It is plain in its details, and will be more valuable to the million than any work on the subject of Landscape Gardening yet published. The mechanical execution of the volume is the very perfection of printing and binding.-Ohio Farmer.

Admirably calculated to meet the wants of the public.-Boston Atlas.

By a careful perusal of this little volume, which will cost but $1 50, the purchaser will probably find that he has learned what he has been all his life wishing to know, and what will be worth to him more than ten times its cost.-Nashville Whig.

He descends to the minutest details of instruction, so that his book may be taken as a manual for the practical operator.-N. Y. Evangelist.

GRAPE AND STRAWBERRY CULTURE.

The Culture of the Grape and Wine Making. By ROBERT BUCHANAN. With an Appendix, containing Directions for the Cultivation of the Strawberry. By N. LONGWORTH. Sixth Edition. One volume, 12mo., Muslin. Price, 63 cents.

It contains much opportune and instructive information relative to the cultivation of these two delicious fruits.-Michigan Farmer.

One of the books which pass current through the world on account of the great authority of the author's name.-Hoboken Gazette.

There are no men better qualified for the undertaking.-Louisville Journal.

It deals more with facts, with actual experience and observation, and less with speculation, supposition and belief, than any thing on the topic that has yet appeared in the United States. In other words, a man may take it and plant a vineyard, and raise grapes with success.-Horticulturist.

We can not too strongly recommend this little volume to the attention of all who have a vine or strawberry bed.-Farm and Shop.

This book embodies the essential principles necessary to be observed in the successful management of these fruits.-Boston Cultivator.

We have on two or three occasions said of this little book, that it is the best we have ever seen on the subjects of which it treats. A man with ordinary judgment can not fail in grape or strawberry culture, if he tries to follow its advice.-Ohio Farmer.

HOOPER'S 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. One volume, 12mo., with Illustrations. Price, $1 00.

Three thousand copies of this work have already been disposed of.