EXTRACTS FROM NOTICES OF THE PRESS. Mr. Kerney's Abridgment of it is just what it professes to be, and not a new superstructure upon an old foundation. Those who think Murray's the best of all grammars, therefore, will not hesitate much to think this the best of all abridgments.-Nat. Intelligencer. This abbreviation of the large and unwieldy volume of the Patriarch of Grammarians, has been effected without the omission of any important matter, and is presented to the public in a neat and convenient form. It also must find favor in schools.-Balt. Patriot. We most cheerfully recommend this Grammar to the attention of the directors of schools.-St. Louis News Letter. This grammar is an excellent abridgment of old Murray, long a favorite in the schools.-Fred. Examiner. On a cursory examination of this volume, it appears to be well adapted to the purposes for which it was designed, and worthy to be extensively introduced into schools and academies.-Baltimore Clipper. We are very much pleased with this abridgment, and think the improvements Mr. Kerney has made, admirably calculated to accelerate the progress of the learner, and to lessen the labor of the teacher. We have a reverence for Murray's Grammar, which all the systems that have from time to time appeared, purporting to be improvements, have not been able to remove. We confess frankly, that we have seen nothing which so fully meets our views, as the good old fountain from which, whatever ideas we possess of the correct method of speaking and writing our mother tongue, were derived. The chief advantage which this claims over former editions of Murray's abridgment, is that Mr. Kerney has, by a system of abbreviation, combined all the facilities which the large edition of Murray hitherto presented; and obviated the want of clearness and adaptation to dull capacities-by reason of its conciseness-of the former " Abridgment." The Grammar and Exercise, in the work before us, is combined, and to each chapter an exercise is adapted illustrative of the principle attempted to be made apparent. We feel great pleasure in commending the work to the favorable notice and patronage of teachers of youth. Odd Fellows' Mirror. We take particular pleasure in recommending this abridgment to the public. The notes and observations taken from the original are copious and well selected. In point of arrangement, it is superior to any other abridgment of Murray's Gram mar. It has exercises prefixed to each chapter and section throughout the work, also to the rules and notes of syntax. Thus, by combining the grammar and exercise, a very desirable improvement has been effected; the pupil, at every step of his progress, has a practical illustration of the principles inculcated. The ques tions at the bottom of each page, and at the end of each exercise, will give an increased value to the work, and will be found convenient to the teacher, and useful for the pupil. By their arrangement, and that of the exercises, much of that dryness which scholars usually experience, while committing to memory the rules and notes of grammar, will be removed; the study will become pleasing and interesting. Besides embracing in a narrow compass all that is important or essential in the original grammar and exercise, this abridgment contains in its appendix several additional matters which will be found highly interesting and useful to the learner; such as the Art of Reasoning, Oratory, Elliptical Phrases, Popular Latin Phrases, with a literal English Translation.-U. S. C. Magazine, This popular little work seems to contend for the palm of usefulness with Mr. Chandler's grammar, which we noticed a few months ago. The Presentation Brothers, who conduct St. Paul's School in this city, and who are good practical judges, as well as excellent teachers, prefer this abridgment, especially for the junior classes.-Pittsburg Catholic. This little work appears to be exceedingly well suited to the use of the scholar who is about entering upon the study of the English language. It will, no doubt, prove an aid to the tutor, and, by its simplicity and explanatory style, be of great advantage to the pupil.-Balt. American. The general arrangement of Murray's Grammar is admitted to be the best extant. Mr. KERNEY has presented all that is truly valuable in any abridgment of Murray's that we have seen, and has made several valuable suggestions to instructors. The book cannot fail to meet with success among intelligent teachers. Methodist Prot. THE PROSE AND POETICAL WRITINGS OF THE MILFORD BARD. Illustrated with several fine Engravings. 1 vol. 12mo. Cloth, gilt edges,..1 50 This work is very handsomely gotton up in the publisher's usual style of precision and elegance. The frontispiece is a neat engraved likeness of the "MILFORD BARD," while several other embellishments are found in the body of the work. The contents are exceedingly interesting, and of a high order in a literary point of view. We have read several of the articles both in prose and poetry, and found them always instrucuve, and sometimes delightful and thrilling. This publication, apart from its superior mechanical execution and intrinsic merits, has a peculiar claim upon the public in view of the interesting position of its author, and we should therefore be glad to hear of its meeting with prompt and general patronage. Lut. Observer. Who that has ever read the touching essay of the author on the sufferings of our Saviour, or any of his most humorous poems, exhibiting at once the elasticity and versatility of his mind and talents, would be without the whole of such a writer's productions, when offered at so cheap a rate. N. O. Crescent. "The poetical and prose writings of John Lofland, M. D., the Milford Bard, containing moral, sentimental, humorous and patriotic poems and essays." Who has not heard of the Milford Bard, and his erratic course, like a comet. In this volume he appears at rest, in his culminations, and with concentrated light, diffuses his rays. The volume is a pretty one, will be read with pleasure, and on the whole will make a very pretty Christmas present. Balt. Clipper. WASHINGTON THE MODEL OF CHARACTER FOR AMERICAN YOUTH. 32mo. fancy paper,....... ..... .....13 This is the title of a very neatly executed small work, peculiarly adapted for the perusal of youth. It is an address delivered to the boys of the public schools, by the Rev. J. N. MJILTON, A. M., Chairman Central High School of Baltimore, and it is worthy of general circulation; as such we cheerfully recommend it. The aim of the author in preparing this address was its usefulness, and we doubt not every boy into whose hands it may fall will be improved by its perusal. In the language of the writer, "the model which is here presented in the illustrious WASHINGTON will be found to contain what is excellent and valuable in character," and worthy the emulation of our youth. N. Y. Truth Teller. A LETTER TO A BETROTHED SISTER. By a LOVE AND MATRIMONY. Lady of Baltimore. 32mo. fancy paper, gilt edges,............. Although this is a little work, it contains much sensible advice, conveyed in ........... 25 brief, but strong language and being from a sister to a sister, it is written in the style of the purest affection. We may add, that the typographical execution is very beautiful, the publisher having spared no pains in the getting of it up. It is very suitable for a present. BIBLE QUADRUPEDS. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE ANIMALS MENTIONED Lut. Observer. IN SCRIPTURE. Illustrated with 16 splendid Engravings. A new and beautiful edition. 16mo. embossed cloth,.. THE SAME. Gilt edges,........ 75 This little work is got up in a style of neatness which, exclusive of its merits, .......1 00 cannot fail to recommend it to the notice of families. It is a book which ought to be put into the hands of the rising generation-containing, as it does, much useful information. N. Y. Truth Teller. 13 POPE'S ESSAY ON MAN. 32mo. cloth,....... .25 MEMOIR OF MAJOR SAMUEL RINGGOLD, U. S. A. Read before the Maryland Historical Society, April, 1847, by JAMES WYNNE, M. 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JOSEPH, being out of print, the undersigned has the pleasure to announce that he has made an arrangement with the Superior for the copy-right, and has issued a second edition of the work with such alterations and additions as adapts it to general use, and to all occasions of public and private devotion. The book, in its original form, was very comprehensive, embracing, besides the ordinary exercises of piety, a vast amount of useful instruction on various subjects; but the prayers and instructions which are superadded, with the careful revision that has been bestowed upon the work, render it the most complete and most accurate manual of Catholic piety that has ever been issued from the press in this country. This work is comprised in an 18mo. volume of about 800 pages, illustrated with several fine STEEL ENGRAVINGS, an Illuminated Title, Presentation Plate, &c. It is printed from new type, on fine paper, and is sold at the following very low prices, viz.-neatly bound in Black Roan, at $1.00 per copy; in Roan, gilt edges, $1.50; in Arabesque, at $2.00; in Turkey Morocco, sup. extra, with Illuminated Title, &c., $2.50; Extra fine copies in Turkey sup. extra Flexible Backs, &c., $3 per copy. A few copies will be done up in Superb Velvet Bindings, with Cases, &c., at prices varying from $8 to $10 per copy. Clergymen and Superiors of Religious Institutions, will be supplied with all the copies they may obtain subscribers for, at the usual discount. Just published, 1 vol. 18mo. cloth, gilt, 50 cts.; cloth, sup. ex. gilt edges, 75 cts. FENELON ON THE EDUCATION OF A DAUGHTER. This little work, from the pen of the illustrious FENELON, Archbishop of Cambray, is now, for the first time, presented to the American public. Like all the other productions of that distinguished Prelate, his "EDUCATION OF A Daughter," addressed to Christian parents, on the vital subject of the education of youth, has been universally admired for the excellence and wisdom of its instructions, the beauty of its maxims, and the intrinsic worth of its counsels. The name of Fenelon will, no doubt, be a sufficient recommendation to introduce it to the favorable notice of all who feel an interest in the virtue and happiness of the youthful and innocent portion of the community. To assist in promoting that happiness, and preserving that innocence and virtue, in the hearts of children, is the principal motive of the present publication, and hence it is confidently hoped that parents and Teachers will give it a favorable reception. Just published, in a beautiful 24mo. volume, with fine illustrations, CATHOLIC BRIDE, OR MORAL LETTERS ADDRESSED TO JULIA, DAUGHTER OF COUNT SOLARO DELLA MARGARITA, ON OCCASION OF HER MARRIAGE WITH COUNT EDUARDO DEMORRI DI CASTELMAGNO. Translated from the Italian, by Charles Constantine Pise, D. D. These highly instructive Letters abound in wise and practical counsels. They have been translated in Dr. PISE's usual graceful and happy style. They are printed and bound in a style of elegance and neatness commensurate with their merits. CATHOLIC TALES. PAULINE SEWARD, A TALE OF REAL LIFE. By JOHN D. BRYANT, Esq. NEW AMERICAN Catholic NovEL. 2 vols., 12mo. embossed cloth, gilt,....1 50 THE SAME. Embossed cloth, gilt edges,............ .2.00 This work unites in an eminent degree pleasing incidents with useful instruction. Through a story well conceived and ably sustained, the author has infused the teachings of the Catholic church in a manner eminently calculated to correct the errors and prejudices with which her adversaries would obscure her practices and doctrines. The author of this work is a convert to Catholicity; and knowing, from his past experience and associations, what are the principal difficulties with Protestants in relation to our religion, he has sought to apply the instructive portions of his work to their explanation and removal. In this he has not been less happy than in the story itself. The work has only to be read to be admired-and no Catholic should be without a copy. The substance of the work involves the whole controversy between the church and her repudiators, and the common arguments are urged with a conviction in their truth and with a force of language which give them a character of novelty. We may therefore commend Pauline Seward to the Catholic community as a very interesting person, whose acquaintance we recommend them speedily to cultivate. London Tablet. No branch of Catholic literature has been so little attended to as that of which the present work is destined to form one of the brightest gems. It is written in the most chaste and beautiful style. The interest thrown around the tale is singularly happy and intense. Cath. Her. If not the brightest gem in the Catholic literature of this country, the story of Pauline Seward is certainly unsurpassed by any effort of the kind heretofore made on this side of the Atlantic. U. S. C. Mag. FATHER OSWALD. A GENUine Catholic STORY. A new and improved edition. 18mo. fancy paper,............................................................... THE SAME. Cloth, gilt,.... 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