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Family Bible, QUARTO; with and without the Apocrypha, Concordance, and Psalms in Metre; various qualities and styles of binding, at from $1 25 to $6 00.
Gibbon's History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, with Guizot's Notes. 2 vols., leather binding; Price, $3 50.
Doniphan's Expedition:— Containing an Account of the Conquest of New Mexico; General Kearney's Expedition to California; Doniphan's Campaign against the Navajos; his unparalleled March upon Chihuahua and Durango; and the Operations of General Price at Santa Fé; with a Sketch of the Life of Col. Doniphan. By JOHN T. HUGHES, of the 1st Regiment of Mo. Cavalry. Embellished with fine Steel Portraits of Col. Doniphan and Gen. Price, a Map, Plans of Battle Fields, and a number of fine Wood Cuts. Leather or cloth binding; Price, 75 cents.
Collins' Kentucky:— Embracing its History, Antiquities, and Natural Curiosities, Geographical, Statistical, and Geological Description; with Anecdotes of Pioneer life, and MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES of distinguished Pioneers, Soldiers, Statesmen, Jurists, Lawyers, Divines, &c. Illustrated by a Map of the State, and upward of forty fine Engravings. By LEWIS COLLINS.
PLAN OF THE WORK:
- 1. An Outline History of the State from the period of its earliest settlement to the close of the year 1844—by John A. M'Clung, Esq.
- 2. Geographical and Statistical Descriptions, Agricultural Resources, Geological Formations, and Mineral Wealth.
- 3. Historical Sketches and Statistics of the various Denominations of Christians, with Sketches of Pioneer Ministers.
- 4. A General View of the Counties, alphabetically arranged; their boundaries, face of the country, character of the soil, staple products, statistics, &c.; with a description of their cities, towns and villages.
- Together with a full description, under the heads of the counties thus arranged, of Indian battles, skirmishes, personal rencounters, anecdotes of border life, interesting incidents, &c., &c. Also, descriptions of natural curiosities, among them the Mammoth Cave, the greatest natural wonder of the world; and descriptions of Ancient Remains, Old Forts, Mounds, Graveyards, &c. 5. Biographical Sketches, and Sketches of Characters of between one and two hundred Pioneers, Soldiers, Statesmen, Jurists, Lawyers, Divines, &c.
The work comprises 560 large octavo pages; printed on good paper, with new and handsome type, and substantially bound in library style, or embossed cambric, gilt back; Price, $2 50.
History of Mexico— Her Civil Wars, and Colonial and Revolutionary Annals, from the period of the Spanish Conquest, 1520, to the Treaty of Peace, 1848. By PHILIP YOUNG, M. D., and GEO. C. FURBER, Esq. With a Map and Illustrations. Library style, or cloth; Price,$2 50.
The Twelve Months' Volunteer; or, Journal of a Private, in the Tennessee Regiment of Cavalry, in the Campaign in Mexico, 1846-7; comprising four general subjects—1. A Soldier's Life in Camp; Amusements; Duties; Hardships. A Description of Texas and Mexico, as seen on the march. 3. Manners; Customs; Religious Ceremonies of the Mexicans. 4. The Operations of all the Twelve Months' Volunteers; including a complete History of the War with Mexico. Embellished with twenty correct Engravings, from Drawings by the author; and a Map of Mexico and California, corrected expressly for the work. By GEORGE C. FURBER, of Company G. In 1 val., imperial 8vo. Library style, or cloth; Price, $2 50.
The Gem— A Handsome and Useful Present for all Seasons; containing Selections of Prose and Poetry of a moral, instructive, and useful character, including a number of Stories and Tales. Illustrated with two colored Plates and ten fine Engravings. 324 pages. Printed on fine paper, bound in embossed cambric, gilt back; Price, $1 50. Gift edge, sides and back, $2 50.
The contents of this excellent work are of such a character, that, while they amuse, they serve for instruction in the Moral and Social Virtues. Where there is a taste for light reading, especially in young persons, it is better that such reading should be imbued with those qualities that tend to make the reader "a wiser and a better man." Such a work we have now the pleasure of offering to the public, and to the heads of families in particular, whose care it is to assist their children and friends in their choice of reading.
James's Traveler's Companion; Being a complete Guide through the Western States, to the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific, via the Great Lakes, Rivers, Canals, etc.; giving full and accurate descriptions of all places on, and in the vicinity of, the Western Waters; interspersed with Historical Notes and Statistical Tables; together with a vast amount of General Information not found in other works of a similar character; with numerous Maps and Illustrations. Also, containing all the principal Stage, Steamboat, and Railroad Routes in the West, and the chief Routes to Oregon and California, with their respective Distances. The whole brought down to the present time. By S. L. MASSEY.—Cloth, gift; Price, 75 cents.
Conclin's New River Guide; or, a Gazetteer of all the Towns on the Western Waters: containing Sketches of the Cities, Towns, and Countries bordering on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, and their Principal Tributaries; together with their Population, Products, Commerce, &c., &c., and many interesting Events of History connected with them. Compiled from the latest and best authority. Illustrated with Forty-four Maps of the Rivers, including all the towns on their banks. Octavo, paper cover; Price, 25 cents.
Library of American History: Containing Selections from the best authors on American History, Biography, Travels, Commerce, Statistics. Indians, Revolutionary Battles, &c., &c. Also, Anecdotes, Poetry, and Miscellaneous Articles, from the earliest period to the present time. Illustrated with about one hundred and forty Engravings. 1 vol., imperial 8vo., fine leather binding, gilt back, marble edge, 640 pages; Price, $3 00.
The great amount of valuable historical information contained in this volume and the large number of fine Engravings, illustrative of its subjects, render it a most interesting and useful work for all classes of readers.
The following are a few of the many articles which must be read with deep and lively interest. "A Historical Sketch of the Natchez, or District of Natchez;" "Destruction of the Moravian Towns, on the Muskingum River, 1781;" "Indian Attack upon Wheeling, 1777;" "Old Cross-Fire, a Story of the North-Western Border;" "The Mississippi;" "Early Habits, Customs, &c., of the West;" "The Squatters of the Mississippi;" "American Caverns;" "Cruise of the Sparkler;" "Old Ironsides on a Lee Shore;" "Fifty Years of Ohio;" "Attack and Defense of the Alamo."
Burns' Works, Complete. The Works of ROBERT BURNS, in Prose and Verse, with an account of his Life, and a Criticism on his Writings. To which are prefixed some observations on the Character and Condition of the Scottish Pedantry, by James Currie, M. D. Including Additional Poems, extracted from a late edition, edited by Allan Cunningham. Two Steel Plates. I vol., 8vo., beautifully printed; cloth, or library style; Price, $1 50.
Also, An edition of BURNS' POEMS, with Glossary and Life by James Currie, M. D. 32mo., cloth; Price 45 cents.
Universal Pictorial Library. Containing Valuable Papers on Various Subjects, comprising Natural History, Natural Sciences, Agriculture, Rural Economy, Biography, Fine Arts, The Orientals, Travels, Geography, Botany, Miscellaneous Readings, &c., &c., Illustrated with more than five hundred Engravings. 1 vol., imperial 8vo., 640 pages. Morocco back, gilt, marble edge; Price, $3.
This work contains an amount and variety of scientific and literary matter not to be found in the same compass in any other work. The various topics which it comprises are treated in a clear and simple manner, adapting it to all classes of readers. The many flue Engravings, by which the different subjects are illustrated, increase its value, rendering it at the same time more useful, as well as more attractive and interesting.
Among the contents of this very interesting and instructive work will be found numerous Biographical Sketches of Eminent Characters, Leaves from History, Descriptions of Living Costumes, Selections of Natural History, Tales of Savage and Civilized Life, Anecdotes, and a large amount of miscellaneous matter, descriptive of wonders in Science, Nature and Art.
The Library of General Knowledge. Embracing a great variety of subjects, in History, Biography, Astronomy, Architecture, Natural History, Poetry, Tales, &c., &c., and about one hundred and twenty useful Receipts. Embellished with upward of two hundred Engravings. 1 vol., imperial 8vo. Cloth binding; Price, $1 25.
page: Advertisement (TitlePage) [View Page Advertisement (TitlePage) ]The Doctrine of Future and Endless Punishment— Logically Proved in a Critical Examination of such Passages of Scripture as relate to the Final Destiny of Man. By Rev. REUNE R. COON. 1vol., 12mo., cloth; Price, $1.
Having hastily glanced over the positions in this volume, and the mode of sustaining them; and regarding the argument as clear, convincing, and irrefragable; I cannot but express the opinion, that the doctrine of Universalism is fairly met, and very satisfactorily, and, I might add, clearly and concisely refuted. To those doubting or denying the future perdition of ungodly men, I commend the treatise to their serious and candid consideration. A. CAMPBELL, Of Bethany, Virginia.
Pingree and Rice. Debate on the Doctrines of Universal Salvation; held in Cincinnati, O., from March 24 to April 1, 1845, between Rev. E. W. Pingree, Pastor of the First Universalist Church, Louisville, Ky., and Rev. N. L. Rice, Pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church, Cincinnati, O. Taken down by a Reporter, and revised by the parties. 12mo., cloth; Price, 75 cents. Paper cover, 50 cents.
Campbell and Purcell's Debate. A Debate on the Roman Catholic Religion, between Alexander Campbell, of Bethany, Va., and Rt. Rev. John B. Purcell, Bishop of Cincinnati. Taken down by Reporters, and revised by the parties. 1 vol., 12mo.; Price, $1.
The Western Farmer and Gardener; devoted to Agriculture, Horticulture, the Flower Garden, Cattle Raising, Silk Culture, &c. Illustrated with upward of 80 Engravings. Edited by E. J. Hooper, Thomas Affleck, and Charles W. Elliott, Esqs. One vol., 8vo., 1184 pages, cloth; Price, $1 50. Sheep, $1 75.
This is a practical book: the editors and other able writers for the work, having had long experience in the different branches of Agriculture, Horticulture, Cattle Raising, &c., &c., upon which they treat; and the selected articles being taken from the best works and journals on these subjects, all having especial reference to the climate, soil, &c., of the South and West, and North-west.
American Flower Garden Companion. Adapted to the United States. In three parts. Part 1.—Arrangement of the Flower Garden, and Propagation of Plants. Part 2.—Management of the Flower Garden, Culture of Plants, Descriptive List. Part 3.—Construction and Management of the Green-House. By Edward Sayers, Landscape and Ornamental Gardener. 1 vol., 12mo., cloth, 3d edition, revised, enlarged, and illustrated; Price, 75 cents. "The Flower Garden Companion, by Edward Sayers, Cincinnati.—The increasing taste for floriculture has called for further assistance to Neophytes, and right glad are we that one so able as is Mr. S., to impart instruction in that delightful pursuit, has afforded us the benefit of his evidently enlarged experience. The work is judiciously arranged, as to space, each subject being confined to its proper share, and the whole embraced by 200 well printed pages, and is offered at a price which brings it within the reach of all."—Philadelphia North American.
The Western Pilot. Containing Charts of the Ohio River, and of the Mississippi from the mouth of the Missouri to the Gulf of Mexico; accompanied with Directions for Navigating the same, and a Gazetteer or Descriptions of the Towns on their banks, Tributary Streams, &c. Also, a variety of matter interesting to Travelers and all concerned in the navigation of those rivers; with a Table of Distances from town to town, on all the above rivers. By SAMUEL CUMMINGS. Revised and corrected every year by Capts. CHARLES ROSS and JOHN KLINEFELTER. 1 vol. 8vo, half bound; Price, 75 cents.
Ready Reckoner— Or Federal Calculator; giving the amount, in dollars and cents, of any number of articles, from one to one thousand, at any price, from a fourth of a cent to ten dollars, and equally applicable to many other species of calculation, as is shown in the explanation. To which are added many useful tables and forms. Half bound; Price, 15 cents.
The Psalms of David--In Metre. Diligently compared with the original text and former translations. More plain, smooth, and in accordance with the text, than any heretofore. With a general Index, containing the first line of each verse, in alphabetical order. Allowed by the Authority of the General Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland, and appointed to be sung in Congregations and Families. Printed from the Glasgow Edition. Approved by the Board of Publication of the Calvinistic Book Concern. 32mo., sheep binding; Price, 25 cents. ANOTHER EDITION, without Index, 64mo., sheep binding; Price, 15 cents. The same, cloth, 10 cents.
Hannah More's Devotions. The Book of Private Devotion. A Series of Prayers and Meditations; with an Introductory Essay on Prayer; chiefly from the writings of HANNAH MORE. 32mo., revised and enlarged. Cloth; Price, 25 cents. This is esteemed as one of the best manuals ever published; and the great number annually sold, shows that time only increases its popularity and usefulness.
Bicentenary, of the Assembly of Divines at Westminster; held at Edinburgh, July 12th and 13th, 1843; containing a full and authentic report of the Addresses and Conversations. With an Introductory Sermon by Rev. Dr. Symington, and an Introductory Essay to the American edition, by William Wilson, A. M. 12mo., cloth; Price, 75 cents.
Brown's Catechisms. Two Short Catechisms mutually connected; the questions of the first being generally supposed and omitted in the second. The former contains most of what is necessary to be known, in order to salvation. The latter contains most of what is necessary to be known in order to admission to the Lord's Table, &c. With an address to the rising generation. By JOHN BROWN. To which is added, the Gospel Catechism. Paper cover; Price, 10 cents.
Also, Brown's Short Catechism, for Young Children; Price, 3 cents.
The Shorter Catechism, of the Reverend ASSEMBLY of DIVINES; with the Proofs thereof, out of the Scriptures, in words, at length. For the benefit of Christians in general, and youth and children in particular; that they, with more ease, may acquaint themselves with the truth, according to the Scriptures, and with the Scriptures themselves. Paper cover; Price, 5 cents.
The Larger Catechism, of the Reverend ASSEMBLY of DIVINES, at Westminster. Ratified and adopted by the Synod of New York and Philadelphia. Paper cover; Price, 10 cents.
The American Text Book: A useful Pocket Manual, of interest to every American citizen; containing the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution of the United States, and Washington's Farewell Address. 32mo., cloth, gilt; Price, 25 cents.
The Songs of the Affections. By Mrs. HEMANS. A selection of beautiful pieces from the works of this gifted writer. 32mo., cloth, gilt; Price, 25 cents.
Pope's Essay on Man: To which is added his celebrated Universal Prayer. 32mo., cloth; Price, 15 cents.
Also, an edition of the same, with Miscellaneous Poems. 32mo., cloth, gilt; Price, 25 cents.
The Enchanted Plants--Being Fables in Verse, by MADAME MONTOLIEU, on the various Sentiments personified in the Flowers and Plants. 32mo., cloth, gilt; Price, 25 cents.
The Language of Flowers, and Alphabet of Floral Emblems. To which is added, FABLES OF FLORA, and the POETICAL FLOWER BASKET. A beautiful miniature edition. 32mo., cloth, gilt; Price, 25 cents.
Paul and Virginia. From the French. By J. B. H. DE SAINT PIERRE. 32mo., cloth, gilt; Price, 25 cents.
Lady of the Lake. A Poem in Six Cantos. By Sir WALTER SCOTT. Last revised edition, with an Introduction, Glossary, and Copious Notes, by the author. 32 mo., cloth; Price, 25 cents. "There is a richness and spirit in this poem—a profusion of incident, and shifting brilliancy of coloring, that reminds us of the witchery of Ariosto—and a constant elasticity and occasional energy, which seem to belong more particularly to the author now before us."—Jeffrey.
Lallah Rookh— An Oriental Romance, by THOMAS MOORE. 32mo., cloth; Price, 25 cents. This exquisite poem has long been the admiration of readers of all classes, and is now presented in a neat and beautiful form.
Moore's Melodies. Irish Melodies, by THOMAS MOORE; with the original prefatory Letter on Music. 32mo., cloth; Price, 25 cents. These celebrated melodies are too well known and appreciated, to need much eulogy; they breathe throughout a spirit of nationality, in the language which "Moore" alone could give.
The Course of Time— A Poem. By ROBERT POLLOK, A. M. With a Memoir of the Author, by William Livingston Prall, Esq. A copious Index, and an Analysis, prefixed to each book. 32mo., cloth; Price, 25 cents.
Few modern poems exist, which at once attained such acceptance and celebrity as Pollok's Course of Time. Originally issued without a name, preface, or any other appendage, its lofty themes, exciting spirit, melodious verse, and all-powerful effects upon the reader, completely silenced criticism, and secured general and lasting popularity.
Paradise Lost. A Poem, in twelve Books. By JOHN MILTON. With Explanatory Notes, and a Life of the Author, by the Rev. H. Stebbing, A. M. 32mo., cloth; Price, 25 cts.
Hervey. Meditations and Contemplations, by the Rey. James Hervey, A. M., late Rector of Weston Favell, North-amptonshire: containing his Meditations among the Tombs, Reflections in a Flower Garden, together with the Life of the Author. In one neat 16mo. volume, cloth; Price, only 40 cents.
Salathiel. A story of the Past, the Present, and the Future. By the Rev. George Croly. Author of the "Life and Times of George the Fourth." Two vols. in one, 12mo., cloth; Price, 75 cents. Paper, 2 vols., Price, 50 cents.
THE SEPARATION: THE DIVORCE: AND THE COQUETTE'S PUNISHMENT.
BYELIZA A. DUPUY,
AUTHOR OF "CELESTE, THE PIRATE'S DAUGHTER," "THE CONSPIRATOR," &c., &c.
CINCINNATI:
PUBLISHED BY J. A. & U. P. JAMES.
No. 167 Walnut Street.
1851.Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1851, BY ELIZA A. DUPUY, In the Clerk's Office of the United States District Court, for the State of Ohio.
