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Youth's Manual of the Constitution of the U. States, Adapted to Classes in Schools, and general use. By Francis Fellowes, Esq.

School Testaments.

Superior edition. 12mo., sheep.

New Primer.

By George H. Foote: Presenting a great improvement in the mode of teaching the child the first rudiments of learning.

Memoir of Rev. A. Nettleton, D. D.,

For many years known as a very successful laborer among the churches throughout the country, and more recently as Professor of Pastoral Theology in the Theological Institute at East Windsor, Conn. By Rev. Bennet Tyler, D. D.

The first edition of this work has been noticed by many of the religious journals of the day, and almost without exception, in terms of high commendation. The following are selected as specimens; and they will serve to show the estimation in which this work is held by the Christian public.

From the Biblical Repository for October, 1844.

"We have seized this book just issued from the press, with great interest, and perused it with uncommon satisfaction. We are sure it will be read by thousands who have been savingly profited by Dr. Nettleton's labors, and by thousands who have heard the report of his labors, and his success as a minister of the gospel. The book will be very interesting and useful to ministers and churches at the present day. Dr. Nettleton's views of the nature of religion, and the means and manner of promoting it, agree with those of Edwards, Brainerd and Dwight, and all the leading divines and Christians in this country. And what is more, they agree with the infallible word of God. This memoir is ably written by a discerning and faithful friend and fellow laborer, and is every way worthy of the subject. We have been delighted with the whole work, particularly with the closing part:"

From the New York Observer for September 28, 1844.

"It gives us great satisfaction to announce the publication of this volume of nearly 400 pages, containing memoirs of one of the most extraordinary preachers of the gospel with whom God has ever blessed this country.

The record of the wonderful revivals which occurred under Mr. Nettleton's ministry, and the numerous instances of conversion in immediate connection with his labors, furnish most interesting reminiscences ; and the wide circulation of the volume among our churches, will be greatly useful."

From the New York Evangelist for October 10, 1844.

"Mr. Nettleton was an extraordinary man, and served a glorious purpose in his day and generation. Few men, since the apostolic days, have been honored with such signal success in preaching the word, and in the conversion of sinners as he; and to his spirit and preaching more than any other human instrumentality, is that career

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of revivals which constitutes such a marked characteristic of the church at the present day, and the true glory of the age, to be traced. If others read it with as much interest as we have, they will pronounce it, as it is, one of the best and most useful of that class of worksChristian biography."

From the New England Puritan for September 20, 1844.

"We have known for some time that Dr. Tyler was engaged in preparing a memoir of this man of God, and we were expecting to find it a deeply interesting volume; but it is even more interesting than we anticipated. We predict for it a wide circulation, and a great amount of good in its influence. Dr. Nettleton's influence and labors for Christ, have not ceased with his death. Though dead, he yet speaketh by his example; and his record, though on high, will long be precious on earth.

Few men have ever lived in this country, who have made a deeper impression on their generation than the subject of this memoir. And this impression was of the purest and most elevated character. Unlike that of heroes and statesmen, it was not, for the most part, circumscribed by time, and confined to earth, but it is to roll on through eternity, and dispense its richest blessings in heaven.

We are glad that the execution of the work fell into the hands of one so competent as Dr. Tyler. No other living man, probably, was so competent. If the biographer had allowed himself more time, he might have made the work more perfect, though we observed no special evidence of hasty preparation. We would commend the .volume as worthy of a careful perusal."

From the New England Puritan for October 18, 1844. "After a perusal of this book more at our leisure, we are more convinced of the high utility of the work. We feel that it is highly desirable that it should be extensively read, just at this time, in the general and lamentable absence of revivals in our churches. The book consists very much of descriptions of revival scenes, and these can hardly be read by those who desire the renewal of such blessed scenes, without giving new strength to that desire, and adding new fervency to prayer for a revival. And if that book could now have an extensive reading in all our churches, it might be, of itself, a means of a general revival. And if there is matter in the life of Harlan Page to produce such quickening of the efforts of other Christians, there is much more in the life of Nettleton, who was still more wise to win souls, and honored with still more success."

From the Christian Observer for November 22, 1844.

"This is a faithful record of the life, labors, and character of a minister of Christ, whose moral worth and eminent usefulness for many years of his ministry, are well known to the church. In preparing it for the press, Dr. Tyler has rendered a valuable service to the cause of truth and holiness."

From the Presbyterian for November 30, 1844.

'Although this volume has reached us at rather a late date, we hail it as a happy delineation of the life and labors of a man whom we highly esteemed, and with whom we had much pleasant intercourse. Dr. Nettleton was in the highest sense of the word, a great man. During the vigor of his life, he abounded in labors of love, and works of faith, and was perhaps more favored than any man of his age, in

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bringing souls into the kingdom of God. In the numerous revivals which occurred under his ministry, he displayed great wariness and judgment, in repressing mere animal excitement, and time has proved that they were the genuine works of the Spirit.

We hope this memoir may yet speak when its subject is dead, and prove the means of recalling those times, when the word of the Lord was mighty in pulling down the strong holds of sin."

From the Christian Reflector, Boston, October 17, 1844.

MEMOIR OF the Life anD CHARACTER OF REV. ASAHEL NETTLETON, D. D. By Bennett Tyler, D. D. Hartford: Robins and Smith. 1844.

Seldom have the American people been favored with a religious biography more edifying and instructive than this of Nettleton. Among the Congregational churches of New England, especially of Connecticut, he was for many years an apostle; for earnest, active piety, for self-denying toil, for a wise direction of effort, and for personal efficiency, he was more like Whitefield and like Paul, than any American preacher of his times. This memoir of his life was prepared by one who was intimate with him during the latter part of his history, and who was abundantly qualified for a work which he has accomplished most satisfactorily. Were all evangelists like the pious Nettleton, there could certainly be no reasonable objection to their operations among our churches. The revivals which were enjoyed under his labors were remarkable for the sobriety and soleminity which prevailed; for the demonstration of the Spirit's power with which they were attended, and for the genuineness of the conversions which occurred. We think the reading of this book would be of great advantage to our pastors and church members, in this time of general declension. It is suggestive and encouraging. We are happy to learn that the demand for it is very great. 372 pages, 12mo.

From the Watchman of the South, October 12, 1844.

This is one of the most popular works ever issued from the American press. Three thousand copies of it were sold by the publishers in three months. It will doubtless find a ready sale in the South, where Dr. Nettleton had many friends and admirers, Dr. Nettleton excelled in almost every thing, that could make him attractive to the pious. His Memoir is all, that a book of the same size could well be.

From the Religious Herald, Virginia.

Memoir of the Life and Character of Rev. Asahel Nettleton, D. D. By Bennet Tyler, D. D.

We are indebted to the politeness of the publishers, Messrs. Robins and Smith, of Hartford, Conn. for this publication. Dr. Nettleton was an eminent Congregationalist minister. He labored extensively as an evangelist, and more successfully than perhaps any other minister of the present age. Extensive revivals took place under his ministry, in which thousands were converted and added to the church. Of his spiritual children, many are ministers of the Gospel. He owed his success not to any novel measures, but to his ardent zeal, and his faithful and practical preaching, and his happy method of presenting divine truth, so as to arrest the attention, and gain access to the hearts and consciences of his hearers. He did not aim merely to excite the feelings, but by appealing to the judgment and understanding of his hearers, sought to

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win them to the love and obedience of the truth. The Memoir of such a man could not fail to be interesting; and from his knowledge and intimacy with Dr. Nettleton, his biographer was well qualified for his task, and has produced an interesting work, which may be read with profit by every friend of vital godliness.

Memoir of Rev. William Carey, D. D.

By Rev. Eustace Carey; accompanied by an Introductory Essay, by Rev. Jeremiah Chaplin, D. D., late President of Waterville College, Maine; with a Portrait, from steel. 12mo. full cloth.

This is the only stereotyped edition of this valuable work, and should be in every family.

Memoir of Rev. Gustavus F. Davis, D. D.

Late Pastor of the first Baptist Church in Hartford, Conn., with six select Sermons on the distinguishing sentiments of the Baptist denomination. 12mo. full cloth. These Sermons are valuable to those who are desirous of becoming acquainted with the sentiments of the Baptists.

Memoir of Rev. James H. Linsley, A. M. 18mo. full cloth. A new and very valuable work.

Synopsis of Christian Missions,

Being a succinct account of the origin, progress and present state of the Protestant Foreign Missions of modern times-an important auxiliary to those who are called upon to preach or speak upon the subject of missions, as they will find the statistics prepared to their hand, and also a valuable source of information to Christians of the different evangelical denominations.

From the Watchman of the South.

The Synopsis of Missions, being a succinct account of the origin, progress and present state of the Protestant Foreign Missions of modern times-an important auxiliary to those who are called upon to preach or speak upon the subject of Missions, as they will find the statistics prepared to their hand, and also a valuable source of information to Christians of the different evangelical denominations.

From the Religioas Herald, Virginia.

Brief History of Evangelical Missions, with the date of commencement, and progress and present state. By Andrew M. Smith.

This is a duodecimo volume of 194 pages, for which we are indebted to the politeness of the publishers, Messrs. Robins and Smith, of Hartford, Conn.

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The editor in his preface observes: "It has been suggested that a brief survey of the various Protestant missions, embodying their essential features within a small compass, might be serviceable both to those of limited means, those who have but little time for reading, and those who wish frequently to refer to the statistics of the different missions, without the time and labor of gleaning them from the more voluminous histories."

Such a compilation was needed. The elaborate work of Smith and Choules, is too voluminous and expensive for general use. Frequent inquiries have been made for such a work; giving a brief, but correct sketch of the missionaries of the various religious denominations throughout the world. In this work the history of the different missionaries is brought down to the close of the year 1843. Within a comparatively brief space, the reader can see what efforts have been made, and are now making to give the gospel to the heathen world. As far as we have had the opportunity to test the work, it appears to be executed with faithfulness and impartiality; and we deem it a very useful compilation.

From the Christian Observer.

This volume presents before the reader a brief and general survey of the principal evangelical missions of the last century, with the date of their commencement, their progress, results, and present condition and prospects. It will be highly acceptable to those who have not the means to purchase, or leisure to read more voluminous works-and it is also a convenient book of reference for statistical and general information on the subject. Its circulation, we think, cannot fail to awaken and promote an effective interest in the cause of missions.

From the Christian Reflector.

BRIEF HISTORY OF EVANGELICAL MISSIONS, with date of commencement, progress, and present state. By Andrew M. Smith. Hartford: Robins and Smith. 1844.

We have here, in a succinct and comprehensive form, and in a duodecimo of less than 200 pages, an account of every Protestant mission, embracing not merely the statistics, but the most prominent and interesting facts. In this way, every private Christian, who reads any of our missionary monthlies, may have at his hand a book of reference, which will acquaint him with the principal circumstances of every field now occupied, and assist him greatly in understanding what he reads. It is, moreover, an interesting work for separate perusal. We rejoice in this new instrumentality for the diffusion of missionary intelligence among the people. Pastors will easily find, in this book, the general facts to which they may wish to refer in preparing a sermon or address on missions. We hope the book will have an extensive sale.

From the Baptist Advocate.

BRIEF HISTORY OF EVANGELICAL MISSIONS, with the date of commencement and the progress and present state. By Andrew M. Smith. Hartford: Published by Robins and Smith. 1844.

A book of about 200 pages, arranged in short chapters or sections with an index referring to each by the name of the mission, or the society described. Nothing could be better devised for easy reference. At the close of the whole, is a general summary, presenting at one view the names of the various societies, and the most important particulars of their operations.