By I. B. WOODBURY, author of the "Dulcimer," "The Cythara," &c. &c.
_Extract from the Preface._
Here may be found Glees, Quartets, Trios and Songs, suited to every occasion. If merry, here are pieces that will add to merriment; if sad, harmonies that will soothe sadness. If longing for home fill the mind, the dear scenes that cl.u.s.ter there are painted in many a song. Requiems to the loved departed are also here. Indeed, almost every scene to which the chequered life of man is subject is here made the refrain of song.
For the Sabbath eve, when
"Softly fades the twilight ray Of the holy Sabbath day,"
and when music is particularly acceptable, the old tunes our fathers sang may be found in Part III. Part II. is somewhat more elaborate, and adapted to Sacred Concerts. That the book may tend to make man happier and better is the sincere desire of the author.
THE AMERICAN VOCALIST.
A SELECTION OF TUNES, ANTHEMS, SENTENCES AND HYMNS,
_Old and new. Designed for the Church, the Vestry, or the Parlor._
Adapted to every variety of metre in common use, and appropriate to every occasion where G.o.d is worshipped and men are blessed. From the compositions of Billings, Holden, Maxim, Edson, Holyoke, Read, Kimball, Morgan, Wood, Swan, &c. &c., and eminent American authors now living, as well as from distinguished European composers. Embracing a greater variety of Music for Congregations, Societies, Singing Schools, and Choirs, than any other collection extant.
IN THREE PARTS. BY REV. D. H. MANSFIELD.
The publishers have received, _unsolicited_, the highest recommendations from gentlemen of musical education; and they respectfully call the attention of leaders of choirs and teachers of singing schools throughout New England, to this work, before purchasing their books for fall and winter schools. Nearly one hundred thousand copies have been sold since it was first published.
THE CYTHARA.
A NEW AND EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF SACRED MUSIC.
Comprising PSALM AND HYMN TUNES, of every variety and metre, ANTHEMS, CHANTS, AN ORATORIO, SET PIECES, ETC.
BY I. B. WOODBURY.
Mr. Woodbury"s long residence in Europe, and his intimate acquaintance with the music and musical people of every section of our country, their wants and predilections, have imparted to him advantages hardly vouchsafed to any other man. To these qualifications he brings the vigor and elasticity of early manhood, and, after years of untiring and energetic devotion to this one subject, he has produced a volume of Sacred Music, rich in melody, chaste and harmonious in composition, simple in arrangement, and thoroughly adapted to the wants of his own country.
B. T. & C. have for sale _all the Music Books_ published. Traders, Teachers, and others supplied at the lowest cash price.
COLBURN"S FIRST LESSONS. Intellectual Arithmetic, upon the Inductive Method of Instruction. By Warren Colburn.
"Colburn"s First Lessons, the only faultiest school book that we have, has made a great change in the mode of teaching Arithmetic, and is destined to make a still greater. It should be made the basis of instruction in this department."--_From the School and Schoolmaster._
"Warren Colburn"s First Lessons has had many imitators, but no equals."--_From the Ma.s.sachusetts Common School Journal for April, 1852._
"I have always considered Colburn"s First Lessons in Arithmetic the most valuable school book that has made its appearance in this country.
Constant use of it for more than twelve years has entirely confirmed my opinion.--_George B. Emerson._
"I have no hesitation in saying that this book is not only the best in this country, but, so far as my information extends, _the best in the world_."--_Thomas Sherwin, Esq., of the Boston High School._
WORCESTER"S HISTORY. Elements of History, Ancient and Modern. By J. E.
WORCESTER, LL.D. A new edition, brought down to the Present Time, and printed from entirely new stereotype plates. 438 pp.
Worcester"s History has for many years occupied a high place among text books. The new edition, being printed from entirely new stereotype plates, is a great improvement upon former editions. Applicants for admission into the Freshman cla.s.s at Harvard College are examined in this book.
SMELLIE"S PHILOSOPHY. The Philosophy of Natural History. By WM. SMELLIE.
With an Introduction and Addition by Dr. John Ware, of Cambridge, Ma.s.s.
12mo, 360 pp.
Smellie"s Philosophy is a valuable book for High Schools and Academies, and is used extensively in every part of the country.
NORTHEND"S BOOK KEEPING. The Common School Book Keeping; being a simple and practical system, by Single Entry. Designed for the use of Public Schools, and adapted to the wants of Mechanics, Farmers, and Retail Merchants; containing various forms of Notes, Receipts, Orders, Bills, and other useful matter; in two books, a Day-book and Ledger. By Charles Northend, author of "National Writing Book," "National Speaker," etc.
In preparing this system the author has endeavored to make a plain, practical, and _economical_ work, suited to the wants of common schools and retail merchants in every department of business.
CUSHING"S MANUAL. Rules of Proceeding and Debate in Deliberative a.s.semblies. By Luther S. Cushing, for twelve years Clerk of Ma.s.sachusetts House of Representatives.
BENTLEY"S PICTORIAL PRIMER. For beginners. One of the most beautiful school books published.
Copies of all the above book will be sent to school committees, for examination, on application.
MY UNCLE TOBY"S LIBRARY,
By FRANCIS FORRESTER, Esq.,
Consists of TWELVE VOLUMES, elegantly bound, and Ill.u.s.trated with upwards of SIXTY BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVINGS.
1. _Arthur Ellerslie_, or The Brave Boy.
2. _Redbrook_, or Who"ll buy my Watercresses?
3. _Minnie Brown_, or The Gentle Girl.
4. _Ralph Ratler_, or The Mischief Maker.
5. _Arthur"s Temptation_, or The Lost Goblet.
6. _Aunt Amy_, or How Minnie Brown Learned to be a Sunbeam.