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COUNTRY MERCHANTS and all others wanting Books and Stationery, at wholesale or retail, are invited to call before purchasing elsewhere.. The following are among many valuable works printed, published and sold by TRUMAN AND SMITH. DR. BEECHER'S PLEA FOR THE WEST. Stereoptyped-Price 25 cents. From the Boston Daily Courier-Edited by J. T. Buckingham. A PLEA FOR THE WEST, by Lyman Beecher, D. D.-Such is the brief title of a duodecimo volume, comprising about 200 pages, which has recently been received here from Cincinnati. * * It is indeed A Plea for the West, but it might with equal propriety be called A PLEA FOR THE REPUBLIC. We have never read a more powerful display of the dangers to which our government and all our civil, literary and religious institutions are exposed, nor a more eloquent appeal to the good sense and patriotism of the people. We know that a great portion of our citizens immersed in the calls of business, or occupied with the consideration of political matters of more immediate and personal concern, view the subject treated by Dr. Beecher with almost total indifference; and we know that there are many persons who look upon his notions as the bitter ravings of sectarian ambition and prejudice. Let all such persons read the argument-the unanswerable argument in our humble opinion, and we think they will not be disposed to treat the subject with contempt, or the author of the work with a sneer. From the Boston Quarterly Observer. Dr. Beecher's Plea for the West.-This book is upon a great subject, and is full of thrilling interest to every American. We have been struck with the attention which it has received from intelligent editors throughout the country. * * * One thing is observable in this production; it is not a sectarian work. The author speaks as an American, as a patriot, as a Christian, and not as the abettor of any political sect. There are facts and arguments in this book that should be perfectly familiar to every American citizen by whatever name, indicative of religious faith, he may be called. From the St. Louis Observer. Beecher's Plea for the West.-We do most earnestly hope that this book will be widely circulated through the West. We could wish it were in the cabin of every one of our settlers. It is full of truth as important as is the preservation of our dear-bought and invaluable institutions. DR. BEECHER'S PLEA FOR COLLEGES, 1 vol. 18mo. 2nd Ed. Price 25 cents. This interesting work should be read by every American. DR. BEECHER'S INSTRUCTIONS for Young Christians. This interesting little volume has passed through several editions in a short time. PETER PARLEY'S GEOGRAPHY for Children, illustrated by numerous Maps and Engravings-stereotyped. More than five hundred thousand of this valuable little work have been sold, and it is doubtless the best work of the kind extant. THE MALTE BRUN School Geography, illustrated by numerous original Engravings—also a large and valuable Atlas, containing twentyone Maps, Charts and Tables. SMITH'S PRODUCTIVE GRAMMAR, English Grammar on the productive System of Instruction. By R. C. Smith, author of 'Practical and Mental Arithmetic.' THE LITTLE GRAMMAR, containing the Elementary Principles of the English Language, adapted to the capacity of the youngest learner. designed as an introduction to the Productive Grammar. SMITH'S PRACTICAL AND MENTAL ARITHMETIC, on a new plan, in which Mental Arithmetic and the use of the slate are combined. RAY'S LITTLE ARITHMETIC, or the elements of Calculation, on the inductive and analytical Method of Instruction. By Joseph Ray, Professor of Mathematics in the Woodward College, Cincinnati. This valuable and cheap little work has passed through several editions, and it needs only to be known to be put into the hands of every beginner in the study of arithmetic. It is an admirable introduction to Smith, or any of the works in this department of education. THE PICTURE PRIMER, or First Book for Young Children. Truman and Smith's Publications. TO SINGERS.-A NEW MUSIC BOOK. MASONS' SACRED HARP, OR BEAUTIES OF CHURCH MUSIC: Edited by LowELL MASON, Professor in the Boston Academy of Music, Author of Handel and Haydn Collection, Boston Academy's Col lection, &c. and by his brother T. B. MASON, Professor in the Ecleetic Academy of Music: Stereotyped in ROUND NOTES. SOLD BY THE PRINCIPAL BOOKSELLERS. This new collection is said to be the most interesting and useful volume of sacred music extant, In addition to a great variety of Psalm and Hymn Tunes, suited to the wants of singing schools and Christian worshipers of every denomination, it furnishes a greater number of Anthems, Set Pieces, Sentences, Solos, Duetts, Sacred Songs, &c. than any other similar work; also a choice selection of Scripture Sentences and Chants for the Episcopal church service. The Introductory Rules, or Elements of Vocal Music, are on the inductive plan, and are unusually full and complete, extending to thirtysix pages: No ALTERATIONS will be made in the work, it being in a permanent form. All successive editions will be perfectly alike, so that they may be used together. It is handsomely printed on a good, white paper, and bound in a neat, durable manner. From the Journal. Masons' Sacred Harp, or Beauties of Church Music.-This invaluable collection by the brothers Mason, should be in the hands of every lover of Sacred Music. Professor T. B. Mason of the Eclectic Academy of Music is a very able musician. The senior editor, professor Lowell Mason of the Boston Academy of Music, has long been esteemed both in Europe and America, one of the ablest musicians of the age. He has been for many years president of the Boston Handel and Haydn Musical Society, is author of the Boston Handel and Haydn Collection of Church Music, 'a work,' said the London Harmonicon, several years since, 'which is not surpassed by any publication of the kind in the world. It is highly honorable to American talent, and shows clearly the rapid progress of Americans in musical science.' He has since edited Choral Harmony,' a collection of anthems and choruses: the Boston Collection of Anthems, Choruses,' &c, (both published by the Handel and Haydn Society ;) also 'Lyra Sacra,' a collection of original and selected anthems, sentences, chants, &c.; the Choir or Union Collection,' the Boston Academy's Collection of Church Music,' and several other valuable musical works. We are familiar with all of Masons' publications, and have carefully examined the Sacred Harp. The volume is composed of very beautiful flowing melodies, and harmonies of almost unequalled richness. It contains the cream of his other works, and may be justly entitled the 'beauties of music.' The tunes are admirably adapted to the effective expression of poetry, a circumstance upon which the happiest effect of Christian psalmody depends. The work is particularly recommended to those whose object is to suit music to the words sung, or to make music subordinate to sentiment, and thus eminently conducive to devotion, MASONS' SACRED HARP, OR BEAUTIES OF CHURCH MUSIC. [SEE 'TO SINGERS,' ETC., FOREGOING PAGE.] From the New York Evangelist; edited by J. Leavitt, author of the Christian Lyre a collection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes. Masons' Sacred Harp, is, what it is called in the title page: a very select and useful work: it is the best collection of church music extant, for congregations anywhere. From Mr. Hamilton of the Methodist Episcopal Church, director of Music in the Methodist Church, Wheeling. We are using 'Masons' Sacred Harp,' &c. in our church. I should be much pleased to see it in general use-the music will please and improve the lovers of sacred song. The tunes are well suited to the different variety of metres, and it is a desirable collection for churches and schools. From the Baptist Journal. Masons' Sacred Harp.-Having used this truly excellent and popular collection of music, in the Baker-street Baptist Church, we are confident that for elegance of taste, ease of execution, and adaptation to promote and cherish a love for sacred music, it is decidedly the best work of the kind with which we are acquainted." From Mr. B. S. Fobes, Teacher of Sacred Music.-I am using 'Masons' Sacred Harp' in my several schools, and give it the preference to any other collection of Music extant. The delightful association of words and harmony are admirably calculated to accomplish the taste of all singers, and particularly the learner. I would most cordially recommend the work to all teachers of singing, and to others interested in the progress of music. Mr. Billings, Teacher of Sacred Music, says 'Masons' Sacred Harp is the most complete, interesting, and useful collection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes I have ever seen. It is emphatically, sacred music. I will encourage its general introduction. From Mr. Thomas J. Orr, Teacher of Singing in the Methodist Church. I am using 'Masons' Sacred Harp,' and consider it superior to any work I have seen. It is admirably adapted to the use of schools; and from the sacred character of the pieces, the purity of the melodies, and richness of harmony, it is pre-eminently calculated for the cultivation of correct musical taste, piety in the heart, and moulding multitudes for the church of Christ. From Mr. Harris, Teacher of Sacred Music, at Columbus.-'Masons' Sacred Harp' has not an equal, and I intend introducing it into my schools as fast as possible. PATENT NOTES. The proprietors of 'Masons' Sacred Harp' have (contrary to the express wishes and views of the authors) prepared and ster otyped an edition of the work of 232 pages, in PATENT NOTES, under the belief that it would be more acceptable to Singers in the west and south, where Patent Notes are generally used. |