NOTES ON THE TWENTY-FIVE ARTICLES OF RE LIGION, as received and taught by Methodists in the United States,

In which the doctrines are carefully considered and supported by the testimony of the Holy Scriptures. By Rev. A. A. JIMESON, M. D. 12mo, embossed cloth.

This book contains a clear exposition of the doctrines of the Articles, and of the errors against which the Articles were directed, written in a popular style, and divided into sections, for the purpose of presenting each doctrine and its opposite error in the most prominent manner.

From Rev. JOHN MILLEr.

"It is a book for the Methodist and for the age-a religious multum in parvo-combining sound theology with practical religion. It should be found in every Methodist family."

From Rev. W. R. BABCOCK, Pastor of the Methodist Church in St Louis, Missouri.

"From our intimate acquaintance with the gifted and pious Author of these NOTES,' we anticipate a rich intellectual feast, and an able defense of the Biblical origin of the doctrines of the Articles of Religion, as contained in the Discipline of the Methodist Church."

"The laymen of the Methodist Church have long needed this work. Although we regard the Twenty-Five Articles as self-evident truths-the concentrated teachings of the Holy Bible, and the bulwark of the Protestant Faith -they are not sufficiently understood and comprehended by those professing to believe them. Dr. Jimeson has

furnished us, in a condensed form and popular style, with a lucid exposition and triumphant defense of our faith, sustained and supported by history and the opinions of the Fathers, and adapted to the present wants of the Church."

METHODISM EXPLAINED AND DEFENDED. By Rev. JOHN S. INSKIP. 12mo, embossed cloth.

From the Herald and Journal.

"We have read this book with no ordinary interest, and on the whole, rejoice in its appearance for several reasons-First, It is a concise and powerful defense of every essential feature of Methodism, now-a-days so much assailed by press and pulpit. Second, The general plan and character of the work are such, that it will be read and appreciated by the great masses of our people who are not familiar with more extended and elaborate works. Third, It is highly conservative and practical in its tendencies, and will eminently tend to create liberal views and mutual concession between the ministry and laity for the good of the whole-a feature in our economy never to be overlooked. Fourth, This work is not written to advocate some local or neighborhood prejudice; neither to confute some particular heresy or assault; but its views are peculiarly denominational and comprehensive, indicating the careful and wide observation of the author-free from bigotry and narrow prejudice.

From the Springfield Republic.

"We have read this new work of Rev. J. S. Inskip with great pleasure and profit. It in very truth explains and defends Methodism, and, as the introduction (written by another) says, 'its pages cover nearly the whole field of controversy in regard to the polity of the Methodist Church, and present a clear and candid exposition of Methodism in a clear and systematic form, and highly argumentative style. It is a book for the times, and should be read by all who desire to become more intimately acquainted with the Methodist economy. It excels all other works of its class in the arrangement and judicious treatment of its subject.' It has evidently been written with great prudence and care in reference to the facts and evidences on which the arguments are predicated. This book will doubtless be of general service to the Church, and an instrument of great good.”

PETERSON'S FAMILIAR SCIENCE;

Or, the Scientific Explanation of Common Things. Edited by R. E. PETERSON, Member of the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia.

From T. S. ARTHUR, Editor of the Home Gazette.

"Familiar Science, or the Scientific Explanation of Common Things,' is one of the most generally useful books that has lately been printed. This work, or a portion of it, came first from the pen of the Rev. Dr. Brewer, of Trinity Hall, Cnbridge; but, in the form it first appeared from the English press, it was not only unsuited to the American pupil, but very deficient in arrangement. These defects, the editor has sought to remedy. To give not only to the parent a ready means of answering inquiries, but to provide a good book for schools, is the object of this volume. About two thousand questions, on all subjects of general information, are answered in language so plain that all may understand it.”

From WM. S. CLAVENGER, Principal of Grammar School, Phila.

"The pages of 'Familiar Science' are its best recom mendation. The common phenomena of life are treated of in a simple and intelligible manner, which renders it both pleasing and instructive. In the family circle, as a text book, it will form the basis of an hour's interesting conversation, and in the hands of the pupil, it will be a valuable aid in the acquisition of useful knowledge."

From WM. ROBERTS, Principal of Ringwold School, Philadelphia. "ROBERT E. PETERSON, ESQ.-Dear Sir-I have been much gratified by an examination of your book, entitled 'Familiar Science.' The cause of every day phenomena, such as evaporation, condensation, the formation of clouds, rain, dew, etc., are so familiarly explained, that all classes of persons may readily comprehend them, and I believe the book has only to be known to be appreciated by teachers."

SACRED LITERATURE OF THE LORD'S PRAYER. In which terms are defined, and the text carefully considered. 12mo., cloth.

"This is a volume of rare excellence, written in the author's usual style of great beauty and elegance. It sparkles with gems of elevated thought, and abounds in the most happy illustrations of the great philosophical bearings of the several petitions of the Lord's Prayer, on the general system of Revealed Religion, while their philosophy is very forcibly applied to the various duties of practical Christianity.

"The introductory chapter is a learned and patient research into the real origin and history of the use of this prayer, while the succeeding chapters can not fail both to instruct the head and improve the heart. We have not read a more interesting book for many years, and can most cordially recommend it to every lover of chaste theological literature."

FARMER'S AND EMIGRANT'S BOOK.

By JOSIAH T. MARSHALL, Author of "Emigrant's True Guide.” 12mo., cloth, 500 pages.

The publishers are gratified that they are enabled to satisfy the universal demand for a volume which comprises a mass of superior material, derived from the most authentic sources and protracted research.

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The contents of the "Farmer's and Emigrant's Hand-Book can be accurately known and duly estimated only by a recurrence to the Index of Subjects, which occupies twenty-four columns, comprising about fifteen hundred different points of information respecting the management of a Farm, from the first purchase and clearing of the land to all its extensive details and departments. The necessary conveniences, the household economy, the care of the animals, the preservation of domestic health, the cultivation of fruits with the science and taste of the arborist, and the production of the most advantageous articles for sale, are all displayed in a plain, instructive, and most satisfactory manner; adapted peculiarly to the classes of citizens for whose use and benefit the work is specially designed. Besides a general outline of the Constitution, with the Naturalization and Pre-emption Laws of the United States, there is appended a Miscellany of 120 pages, including a rich variety of advice, hints, and rules, the study and knowledge of which will unspeakably promote both the comfort and welfare of all who adopt and practice them.

The publishers are assured that the commendations which the "Farmer's and Emigrant's Hand-Book" has received, are fully merited; and they respectfully submit the work to Agriculturists, in the full conviction that the Farmer or the Emigrant, in any part of the country, will derive numberless blessings and improvements from his acquaintance with Mr. Marshall's manual.

Ellen, or the Chained Mother, and Pictures of Kentucky Slavery.

Drawn from Real Life. By MARY B. HARLAN.

"This little volume is full of sympathetic scenes and touching narratives of wrongs peculiar to American Slavery. It is written in a happy style and chaste language; is free from abusive epithets or unkind words, and will facinate the reader.”

Review of Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, An Essay on Slavery.

By A. WOODWARD, M. D.

The Evils of Slavery and the Remedy; The Social, Civil, and Religious Condition of the slaves, their Treatment, etc.; African and Anglo-Saxon characters contrasted; Emancipation, results and consequences; Relative duties of Masters and Servants.

"This work, although a book for the South, is devoid of Southern ultraism, and will be read with profit by many intelligent Northern readers."

Religious Courtship; or, Marriage on Christian
Principles.

By DANIEL DEFOE, Author of "Robinson Crusoe."

"Who has not read Robinson Crusoe? It has facinated every boy, and stimulated his first taste for reading. Defoe has been equally happy in this present work, in interesting those of riper years, at an age (Shakspeare's age of the lover) when the mind is peculiarly susceptible of impressions. Although but few copies of this work have ever been circulated in America, yet it has a popularity in England coextensive with his unparalleled ¡Crusoe.'"