"Pretended Desertion of John Champe to capture the Traitor, Benedict Arnold;" and after it the "Land and Sea Perils of Andrew Sherburne in the Revolution," as related by himself. The Narrative of the "Cruise of the U. S. Frigate, Essex, in the Pacific Ocean, during the last war with England-in which she swept the Pacific of British vessels"—is replete with novel adventure. The next article is the "Wise and Heroic Conduct of Jehudi Ashmun, as shown in Saving the American Colony of Liberia from Destruction by the Savages, and in establishing it on a Firm Basis." The Narrative of the "Mier Expedition," with the particulars of the Decimation of the Prisoners, succeeds; followed by "Incidents in the Life of Amos Lawrence," the Christian Philanthropist. "Five Years in the U. S. Army," is a personal narrative, written for this work by a Soldier who was through the Mexican war: it is full of details of military life, of a most thrilling kind, such as no regular history can furnish. "Kane's Arctic Expedition," presents the main facts of that enterprise; and the "Achievements of that Eminent American Missionary, Adoniram Judson," shows what great results sometimes follow the labors of one good man. "The Conduct of our Country and Countrymen in their Difficulties with Austria," gives the account of the Arrest and Imprisonment of a young American in Austria; the Webster and Hulsemann correspondence; American Hospitality to the Hungarian Exiles; and the Heroism of Capt. Ingraham in the Kosta affair. The Narrative of some of the "Philanthropic Enterprises" in the Great Metropolis-New York-for the benefit of the miserable and degraded classes, is full of heart-moving anecdotes and incidents of real life. "America at the World's Fair, and the Victory of the Yacht America," over the whole Fleet of British yachts, succeeds; after which, is the Narrative, "Adventures and Achievements of Americans Abroad," which is a collection of interesting miscellanies, showing what our country people have accomplished, and the impression they make in strange lands. The twentythird, and closing article of the work, is about seventy pages in length, and is entitled, "A Choice Selection of American Poetry." It comprises over one hundred of the best American Poems,-Patriotic, Domestic, Religious, Humorous, etc.,-adapted to varied circumstances, and to all kinds of taste. Unprecedented and Extraordinary Inducements for the Public to Purchase. The engravings in this work have been rarely equaled in point of elegance in execution and spirit of expression, and are by the most skillful of American artists. But, not stopping with these, we have, at an additional expense of about four hundred dollars, had designed, expressly for the subscribers of the work, by that Artist of surpassing merit, Mr. F. O. C. Darley, and engraved most beautifully on steel, one of the most sublime and tragic scenes in American History, entitled "The Last Words of Capt. Nathan Hale, the Hero Martyr of the American Revolutiou, "MY ONLY REGRET IS, THAT I HAVE BUT ONE LIFE TO LOSE FOR MY COUNTRY." This Engraving is a Cabinet picture. Each subscriber is given a copy, which is separate from the work, that he may frame it, and adorn his walls with a scene so elevating in its tendency, as an example of lofty Patriotism, and heroic self-sacrifice. This being an original American Copyright picture, would readily retail, by the print-publishers, at about Two Dollars a single impression. It, however, can only be obtained in connection with the purchase of our book. In conclusion, the publisher states that he has been generous in expense of time and means to make this book every way worthy. Those who obtain it will be proud of the facts it contains; for it has much, very much, in it to send a thrill of patriotic pride and joy to the heart of every true American. Among the many recommendations received for this work, we annex one given by the Faculty of Hanover College, Indiana: RECOMMENDATION. We take pleasure in recommending "HOWE'S ACHIEVEMENTS OF AMERICANS," as a work deserving of public patronage. Its articles are varied, interesting and instructive; their moral tone is excellent, and they are well adapted to cultivate an enlightened patriotism. The paper, type, binding and engravings are uncommonly good, and the large engraving for framing is one of the most beautiful and affecting we have ever seen. We think the general circulation of the work would be a public benefit. S. H. THOMPSON, Acting President, Hanover College; G. FINDLEY CROWE, Professor of Rhetoric, Hanover College; In addition to the above we subjoin a notice from the Madison Courier, not so much for the recommendation of our book; but for the eminent good sense shown in its comments upon the subscription business :-the compliments to ourselves we do not object to, for it has been with us the labor of years to deserve them: AGENTS' BOOKS-Howe's Achievements of Americans.-The circulation of books by subscription through agents has grown to be a business of great extent and importance in our country within the last few years. One or more such may be found in almost every house, and few parts of our immense territory have not been pervaded by the indefatigable book or map agent. Some of the works thus circulated are both valuable and interesting, and a great deal is thus added to the general stock of knowledge, especially among that part of the community, always by far the most numerous, who do not read many books. The one book becomes a daily companion, and is thumbed and talked over till its contents are thoroughly mastered, and more intellectual nourishment and strength thus derived from it, than from the voracious, unreflecting perusal of a large library. "The man of one book," is proverbially a dangerous antagonist. Some of the books thus diffused have been humbugs; others, good, but ill suited for popular perusal-such as the enormous Histories of the World, that have been sold extensively but never read; while others may be found in every bookstore at a much less price than the unwary purchaser, unfamiliar with the trade, has paid for them. And a strong prejudice has thus been implanted in the minds of very many against all book agents, and books sold by subscription-a prejudice by which the innocent and meritorious often suffer most unjustly. For it is indeed a great public service to place many thousands of an entertaining and instructive book in the hands of the people, and he who is thus engaged has no need to be ashamed of his calling. We have been led to these observations by the receipt, from H. Howe, of Cincinnati, O., the well-known publisher of agents' books, of a copy of his Achievements of Americans with the accompanying engraving of the Execution of Capt. Nathan Hale. Mr. Howe's publications are well known throughout the land. He has established a character everywhere for the substantial value of his books, and the absolute good faith observed in their circulation. They are always equal to the sample copy, are sold always at one price, which is never lowered, and can be obtained only from his agents-not a copy having ever been sold to booksellers. This book deserves a large circulation. It will make its readers wiser and better men and patriots. The engraving is one of the finest works of art we have seen, and cannot be looked at by any lover of liberty without a thrill of emotion. RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS & ALLEGORIES: Being a Series of Emblematical Engravings, with Written Explanations, Miscellaneous Observations and Religious Reflections, designed to illustrate Divine Truth, in accordance with the Cardinal Principles of Christianity. BY REV. JOHN WM. HOLMES AND JOHN W. BARBER. This is a duodecimo volume, illustrated by seventy-five engravings, and a large folding colored plate representing, allegorically, "The Road to Heaven and the Road to Hell.". The book is something on the plan of Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, and is exceedingly liked by the moral and religious part of the community. Over forty thousand copies have been sold in the western States alone. The quaintness of the pictures and the novelty of the work make it attractive to all classes. This little volume has been the means of the conversion of numbers to the doctrines and membership of the Church of Christ. THE BOOK OF ILLUSTRATED PROVERBS, Interspersed with Numerous Engravings and Descriptions; adapted for the use of all ages and classes of persons. BY JOHN W. BARBER. This is a work by one of the authors of the Religious Emblems, and is designed as a mate to that. It has about eighty engravings, and a large folding plate, the latter illustrating the Proverbs of Solomon in a series of twenty original designs. The book is but recently published. It has all the quaintness and novelty of the Emblems, and is believed by the author that it will exceed in popularity even that work, which is so original and attractive that it has been re-published in Europe. A GREAT AND IMPORTANT WORK UPON OUR WHOLE COUNTRY. In the year 1856, we entered into an engagement with John W. Barber, the Author, to travel over the United States and collect materials for a work upon our whole country, upon the plan of the very popular State works, known as Historical Collections of Ohio; Historical Collections of Virginia; Historical Collections of Massachusetts; Historical Collections of Connecticut; Historical Collections of Pennsylvania; Historical Collections of New Jersey, etc. From then until now he has been most closely engaged upon it, and has gathered a large amount of interesting facts upon the business statistics and resources of the different parts of the Union-information which could be obtained in no other way but by travel and personal inquiry and observation. PLAN OF THE WORK. The main body of the work will be preceded by an outline sketch of the general history of the country. Then each State will be taken up in order and described as it is, with whatever is peculiar to it in features, position, resources, etc. Its general and local history will be given-notices of its eminent men will be introduced-also descriptions of natural curiosities-principal towns, and whatever matters the people of the State take especial interest or pride in, as relating to their past history or present condition. ILLUSTRATIONS. It will be illustrated by more than four hundred beautiful engravings, mostly from original drawings, taken on the spot, by the author in his travels, giving views of the principal cities and towns in each State--public buildings-monuments of the illustrious dead-historical localities, such as battle-fields, birth-places of eminent men, etc. A COMPLETE PANORAMA OF OUR COUNTRY Will be formed by this work, for each State and Territory of our Union will come successively in view as the reader may turn over its pages. IN THIS ENTERPRISE The publisher is at an unusual and enormous expense. Among these are the traveling expenses of the Author over the Union-his salary for several years of service-copyright to him on sales-the making of several hundred original engravings, etc. Notwithstanding these unusual expenditures-which, added to the other expenses connected with the work, will amount to over ten thousand dollars before the first sheet is bought on which to print it-the publisher will put the price of the volume within the means of all, looking for his remuneration in the great number of sales he is confident it will have. From the very great expense and labor he is at to make this work every way worthy, he feels as if he had a right to look to his countrymen for a most generous patronage. SOLID MEN OF CHARACTER Will be wanted in every part of the Union to introduce it into every nousehold in the land. The Author, to collect the materials and to take the views for the engravings, has already traveled over sixteen thousand miles, in the various States and Territories of the Union. He will finish his travels in the year 1859, and the volume will be issued as soon thereafter as is practicable. 3 9015 03472 1103 AGENTS DESIRED. I always desire the services of an unlimited number of industrious and reliable men, to canvass for my Publicas tions in every County in the Union. Interesting and useful in contents, substantialin manufacture, and handsomely illustrated, they sell very rapidly in all parts of the country, giving such satisfaction, that Agents are welcomed, when canvassing, in any community acquainted with their character by previous parchases. An experience of more than fifteen years in the publication of Subscription Books exclusively, enables me to give unusual facilities to my Agents, and to adapt my works to the wants and tastes of the public. The Book business is as yet in its infancy; and millions of our countrymen are just beginning to appreciate the blessings which good books confer upon the home and the fireside; and to justlý value the labors of those who devote themselves to their circulation. You, whomsoëvër you may be, who read this, are par” ticularly addressed; for if at any time you wish to make a trial of this business, which not only pays fairly to persevering, systematic industry, but benefits the public, please send for one of my circulars to inquirers, whicha gives terms and descriptions of my various works. The experiment of a trial will involvė but a triding expense. HENRY HOWE, For Circulars with füll particulars, address me at 111 Main St. (up stairs), Cincinnati, |