those around her. She often reflects that the personal wants which wealth can supply are few, and of short continuance; while, in a suffering world, the objects of a rational charity exceed the resources of the largest income. So far is she from forgetting or despising her former condition, that she constantly recurs to it with thankfulness, as the means, designed by an All-wise Providence, to teach her an humble dependence on her own exertions, thereby avoiding that helpless wretchedness, to which some young persons, negligent of their proper improvement, and relying entirely on parents, have brought themselves.

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BOY'S AND GIRL'S LIBRARY.

Numbers already Published.-Each Work can be had separately.

LIVES OF THE APOSTLES AND EARLY MAR. TYRS OF THE CHURCH. 18mo. [No. I. of the Boy's and Girl's Library. Designed for Sunday Reading.] This, as well as some of the subsequent numbers of the Boy's and Girl's Library, is especially designed for Sunday reading, and the object of the writer has been to direct the minds of youthful readers to the Bible, by exciting an interest in the lives and actions of the eminent apostles and martyrs who bore testimony to the truth of their missions and of the Redeemer by their preaching and their righteous death. The style is beautifully simple, and the narrative is interspersed with comments and reflections remarkable for their devout spirit, and for the clearness with which they elucidate whatever might appear to the tender mind either contradictory or unintelligible. It is impossible for any child to read these affecting histories without becoming interested; and the interest is so directed and improved as to implant and foster the purest principles of religion and morality. The most esteemed religious publications throughout the Union have united in cordial expressions of praise to this as well as the other Scriptural numbers of the Library, and the publishers have had the gratification of receiving from individuals eminent for piety, the warmest commendations not only of the plan, but also of the manner in which it has been so far executed.

THE SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON; OR, ADVENTURES OF A FATHER AND MOTHER AND FOUR SONS ON A DESERT ISLAND. In 2 vols. 18mo. [Nos. II. & III. of the Boy's and Girl's Library.] The purpose of this pleasing story is to convey instruction in the arts and Natural History, and, at the same time, to inculcate by example principles which tend to the promotion of social happiness. Every one has read or heard of Robinson Crusoe, and the unrivalled and long-continued popularity of that admirable narrative, proves that the tastes and feelings to which it addresses itself are among the strongest and most universal which belong to human nature. The adventures of the Swiss family are somewhat similar in character, and, of course, in interest; and they illustrate, in the most forcible and pleasing manner, the efficacy of piety, industry, ingenuity, and goodtemper, in smoothing difficulties and procuring enjoymen' under the most adverse circumstances. The story abounds with instruction and entertainment, and well deserves the high encomium that has been passed upon it, of being one of the best children's books ever written.

"This little work is so much of a story, that it will seem a relaxation rather than a school-task, and at the same time it I will give the juvenile reader more practical instruction in natural history, economy, and the means of contriving and helping one's self, than many books of the very best pretensions in the department of instruction."-Boston Daily Advocate.

"We do not think a parent could select a more acceptable or judicious gift."-New-Haven Religious Intelligencer.

"The story has all that wild charm of adventure and discovery which has made Robinson Crusoe such a wonder to every generation since it was written."-Baptist Repository.

"This work is interesting and truly valuable."-U. S. Gazette. "Well calculated to claim the attention of the interesting part of the community to which it is addressed."-N. Y Advocate.

SUNDAY EVENINGS; OR, AN EASY INTRODUCTION TO THE READING OF THE BIBLE

IV. and XIV. of the Boy's and Girl's Library.]

[Nos.

The title of this excellent little work sufficiently explains its object. As an introduction to the knowledge of Scripture History, and an incentive to the study of the Sacred Volume, it is calculated to produce the most happy effects upon the minds of children; and the simplicity o the language preserves to the story all those charms which are inherent in tho narrative, but are sometimes lost to very youthful readers by their want of a perfect understanding of the words they read. Besides a developed and connected view, in easy language, of the Scripture story itself, the author has endeavoured to in tersperse in the narrative such notices of the countries spoken of, together with such references to the New Testament and practical remarks, as would tend to make the book either more interesting, more intellectually improving, or more valuable in a moral and religious light: and it cannot fail of obtaining the approbation of all judicious and pious parents, and of proving, by the blessing of God, an assistance to the Christian mother, in giving to her children an early knowledge and love of his Sacred Word.

"The style is simple, the sentiments expressed Scriptural, and the book every way calculated as an assistant in the instruction of children.-The Presbyterian.

"To be commended cordially."-The Churchman.

"We recommend it particularly to mothers and guarlians of the young, confident that it will obtain their approbation, and prove an assistance to them in giving those under their care an early knowledge and love of the Sacred Word."-Am. Traveller

"The work is well worthy the attention of parents and instructers, to whom we most cheerfully recommend it."-Boston Mirror.

'It will be found, we think, a useful auxiliary in the hands of parents, and a most winning book to children '-Connectica Journa

THE SON OF A GENIUS. BY MRS. HOFLAND [No. V. of the Boy's and Girl's Library.]

This admirable story has been too long familiar to the pub lic at least to that portion of it which has advanced beyond the period of childhood-to require either eulogy or description. It has for many years maintained its place among the best and most esteemed juvenile works in the English language; and its popularity is easily accounted for by the touching interest of the incidents, and the purity of the principles it inculcates both of wisdom and religion. The publishers were induced to reprint it as one of the numbers of the Boy's and Girl's Library, partly by the advice and solicitations of many of their friends, and their own knowledge of its merits, and partly by the consideration that it has long been out of print, and that it was very difficult to procure a copy.

"The Son of a Genius' will afford a profitable study to parents, as well as an exquisite treat to youths. It is an admirable tale: fascinating in its delineations, admirable in its moral, just as a picture of the mind, a faithful and true portraiture of the results of genius vaccilating, unapplied, and turning to ruin, and the same genius supported by sound moral principle, strengthened by judicious exercise and continuous effort, useful and triumphant. It is a striking illustration of the importance of method, perseverance, and industry to produce the perfect fruits of genius; and the utter uselessness of delicate taste, vivid conception, rapid performance, aided by generous affections and engaging manner, to the attainment of excellence, without that steady application, which nothing but just moral principle can ensure. The story is not, however, a refined, metaphysical disquisition on genius; but a simple, engaging tale, which lets in upon the reader a sort of experience worth a hundred essays." "" -Connecticut Journal.

"To youth of both sexes this work forms an excellent piece of reading."-The Pennsylvanian.

"To our young friends it will afford much entertainment."Boston Mirror.