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TALES OF A GRANDFATHER; by the AUTHOR of WAVERLEY.-In two vols. 18mo.

DEATH BED SCENES, and PASTORAL CONVERSATIONS; by the late JOHN WARTON, D. D.-In one vol. 8vo. Contents. Chap. I. Infidelity.-II. Atheism.-III. Despair.— IV. Parental Anger.-V. Baptism.-VI. Penitence.-VII. Proselytism.-VIII. Impatience.-IX. Religious Melancholy.-X. Scepticism.

"It has often occurred to me, as something wonderful, that, amongst the vast variety of books which are to be met with, on the important subject of Religion, there should be wanted a manual for the information and direction of the Minister in his daily intercourse with sick persons and other members of his flock.

"Having been in the habit, then, for several years, of remarking this defect of instruction with regard to practical divinity, and the whole business of a Parish Priest, and having myself, meanwhile, been thrown perpetually into the most interesting and awful scenes with my own Parishioners, I determined at length to take up my pen, and to commit to paper whatever having passed under my personal observation, might be most likely to be useful to others of the same profession.

"I had no thought originally of doing more than assist my younger brethren of the clerical order, who might be appointed to the management of large parishes, without time or opportunities to prepare themselves in an adequate manner for so difficult and momentous an undertaking. But, in proceeding with my work, I began to flatter myself with the notion that I may possibly both amuse and instruct every description of readers. Many persons may be tempted, upon the recommendation of the clergy, to peruse the book; and may find unexpectedly their fancy pleased, their knowledge increased, and their hearts touched and improved."

This work has gone rapidly through three editions, in England. SURE METHODS OF IMPROVING HEALTH AND PROLONGING LIFE, BY REGULATING THE DIET AND REGIMEN; embracing all the most approved principles of health and longevity, and exhibiting particularly the remarkable power of proper food, wine, air, exercise, sleep, clothing, &c. in the cure of obstinate chronic diseases, as well as in promoting health and long life. To which is added, an account of the art and excellent effects of training for health, rules for reducing corpulence, and MAXIMS OF HEALTH FOR THE BILIOUS AND NERVOUS, the CONSUMPTIVE, Men OF LETTERS, and PEOPLE OF FASHION. Illustrated by cases. By a Physician. First American edition, with additions.

"The subject of this book is interesting to every individual in existence; and we are disposed to think it the most useful and rational work of the kind we have met with. It contains many hints novel to us, and is altogether an admirable code of health."-Atlas.

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"No person can read it without receiving impressive hints and falling into salutary reflection. It embraces all the details of per

sonal regimen."-National Gazette.

CHRONICLES of the CANONGATE; by the author of Waverley. In two vols. 12mo.

THE RED ROVER. By the Author of the Pilot, Spy, &c.-2 vols. 12mo.

Also, a very handsome and uniform edition of

THE SPY, PIONEERS, PILOT, LIONEL LINCOLN, LAST OF THE MOHICANS, and PRAIRIE. In 12 vols. royal 18mo.

THE O'BRIEN'S AND O'FLAHERTY'S, a National Tale. By LADY MORGAN. In 2 vols. 12mo.

PHILOSOPHY IN SPORT made SCIENCE IN EARNEST ; being an attempt to illustrate the first principles of Natural Philosophy, by the aid of Popular Toys and Sports. 2 vols. 18mo. with numerous engravings on wood.

REUBEN APSLEY. By the Author of Brambletye House, &c. 2 vols. 12mo.

"Sir Walter Scott must learn to bear a rival near the throne. His contemporaries are already beginning to pay a divided allegiance. They think, and apparently with justice, that Horace Smith is second, and only second, to the once sole monarch.”—Monthly Magazine.

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"We hail the author as a master in his art: and we may venture to appeal to the work he has produced, as at once a prognostic and accomplishment of original invention, that rare faculty in the genius of this age."

A KEY TO VIVIAN GREY: being a Complete Exposition of the Royal, Noble, and Fashionable characters, who figure in that most extraordinary work.

THE ATLANTIC SOUVENIR; a Christmas and New-Year's Present for 1828.

This work contains above eighty articles in prose and poetry, by the best American writers; among whom are Messrs. Paulding, Percival, Barker, Mellen, Pickering, the Author of Hobomok, &c. &c. and is ornamented with fourteen engravings, executed in the best style, by Durand, Longacre, Ellis, Kearney, Maverick, &c.

PAUL JONES, a Romance. By ALLEN CUNNINGHAM. In 3 vols. 12mo.

"There is much powerful writing in these volumes; many of their scenes are depicted with extraordinary vigour and effect; and the author has shown himself a poet in every sense of the word.”—La Belle Assemblee.

PERSONAL NARRATIVE OF A JOURNEY FROM INDIA TO ENGLAND, by Bussorah, Bagdad, the Ruins of Babylon, Curdistan, the Court of Persia, the Western Shore of the Caspian Sea, Astrakhan, Nishney Novogorod, Moscow, and St. Petersburgh, in the year 1824. By Captain the Hon. GEORGE KEPPEL. In 8vo.

All the Magazines and Reviews have united in giving this work the highest character.

A CONNECTED VIEW OF THE WHOLE INTERNAL NAVIGATION OF THE UNITED STATES, Natural and Artificial In 8vo. with eleven maps.

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AMERICA or a General Survey of the Political Situation of the several Powers of the Western Continent, with Conjectures

on their Future Prospects. Matre pulchrâ filia pulchrior. In 8vo. By A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES, author of " Europe," &c.

THE OPERATIVE MECHANIC AND BRITISH MACHINIST. Illustrated with Copperplate Engravings of several hundred subjects; exhibiting the actual construction and practical uses of all machinery and implements at present used in the manufactories of Great Britain, with the real processes adopted in perfecting the useful arts and national manufactures of every description. By JOHN NICHOLSON, Civil Engineer. First American, from the last London edition, with considerable additions. In 2 vols. 8vo.

The Third Volume of ELEMENTS OF THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN MIND. With Additions to Volume the First. In 8vo. By DUGALD STEWART, F. R. S. S. London and Edinburgh. Formerly Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh.

RECOLLECTIONS OF EGYPT. By the Baroness VON MINUTOLI. 1 vol. 12mo.

TALES BY THE O'HARA FAMILY: Second Series; containing the NOWLANS, AND PETER OF THE CASTLE. In 2 vols. 12mo.

NOTES on COLOMBIA; taken in the year 1822-3. With an Itinerary of the route from Caracas to Bogotá. By an OFFICER of the UNITED STATES' ARMY.

REPORTS of WM. STRICKLAND, Esq. Agent for the Society for the Promotion of Internal Improvement, on a Tour through Great Britain in 1825, upon Canals, Canal Boats, the Breakwater of Dublin, Cranes and Hoisting Machines, Tunnelling, Railways. and Locomotive Engines, Turnpike Roads, Manufacture of Iron, Coking Bituminous Coal, &c. &c. &c. In folio, with seventy-one large plates. Price ten dollars.

IN THE PRESS

1. LORD BYRON AND SOME OF HIS CONTEMPORARIES, by Leigh Hunt, in 8vo.

II. SAYINGS AND DOINGS, OR SKETCHES FROM LIFE, third series.

"Cousin William is, perhaps, the highest effort of the author's deservedly popular pen; and no greater encomium need be bestowed."-Literary Gazette.

III. REMINISCENCES OF HENRY ANGELO, with Memoirs of his late father and friends, from 1755 to 1827, including numerous original anecdotes and curious traits of the most celebrated personages that flourished during the last eighty years.

This work abounds not only in pregnant matter relative to persons of rank, but of talent also; for the elder Angelo's intimacy with Englishmen, as well as foreigners, professors of all the fine arts, &c. made his house in Carlisle street, for many years the rendezvous of Sir Joshua Reynolds, Garrick, the Sheridans, the Linleys, Gainsborough, Foote, Bach, Abel, &c.

IV. HERBERT LACY, by the author of Granby.

V. WHIMS AND ODDITIES IN PROSE AND VERSE.
VI. CONVERSATIONS ON THE ANIMAL ECONOMY, 2 vols.

THE

CLUBS OF LONDON;

WITH

ANECDOTES OF THEIR MEMBERS,

SKETCHES OF CHARACTER,

AND

CONVERSATIONS.

Marsh (Charles)

IN TWO VOLUMES.

VOL. I.

PHILADELPHIA:

CAREY, LEA & CAREY.-CHESNUT STREET.

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