Part 29
A NOBLEMAN had a Dove, a Raven, and an Eagle, belonging to his palace. There was no sociability or fellowship prevailing among them. The Dove fed on its own food, and hid herself in the clefts of the rocks, or in the dove-house near the palace. The Raven fed upon dead carcasses, and sometimes picked out the eyes of little innocent lambs, if she could pounce upon them in a chance place;—she also nestled in the top of the trees. The Eagle was a royal bird, flying very high, but yet of a rapacious character. Sometimes he would not mind eating some half a dozen of the Doves for his breakfast. He thought himself the king of birds because he flew higher than they all. The Doves greatly dreaded his strong beak, his wrathful eyes, and his sharp grappling claws. When the gentleman threw wheat for the Dove on the pavement, the Raven would have a piece of an ear or the foot of a lamb in its beak; and the Eagle was for taking up some little child from the cradle to his nest.
The Dove is the pious diligent Christian; the Raven is the dissolute and difficult to be managed; and the proud, selfish professor is the Eagle. These three characters are too frequently to be found together, and there is no denomination, in church or chapel, without these three birds, if there are any birds at all there. It is impossible for three birds, so different in their dispositions, ever to be happy together. Brethren, pray for the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
* * * * *
THE END.
* * * * *
ADVERTISEMENTS.
VALUABLE HISTORICAL, THEOLOGICAL, AND MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS,
[Picture: Picture of Leary’s bookshop]
PUBLISHED BY
LEARY & GETZ,
PHILADELPHIA.
* * * * *
_One of the most Interesting Works published_!
* * * * *
PROFESSOR FROST’S NEW HISTORICAL WORK.
REMARKABLE EVENTS IN THE HISTORY OF AMERICA. FROM THE DISCOVERY TO THE PRESENT TIME.
COMPILED FROM THE BEST AUTHORITIES BY J. FROST, LL.D.
EMBELLISHES WITH
SEVEN HUNDRED ENGRAVINGS,
FROM DESIGNS OF THE MOST DISTINGUISHED ARTISTS.
The demand of the public for Historical Works, and especially for those which relate to the history of our own country, has increased so rapidly of late, that HISTORY may now be pronounced the leading department of literature. Not only classical histories, but every other description of books which may be expected to throw light upon history, are eagerly demanded. Biographies and Memoirs of Distinguished Men, local Histories, Historical and Topographical accounts of States, Historical Collections, Correspondence of Generals, Commodores, and Statesmen, State papers, and documents of all kinds, old and new, find a ready sale as soon as they are published. This decided taste of the public for historical reading, whilst it is hailed by the patriot and the friend of sound popular education as an evidence of increased intelligence among the people, points out distinctly the duties of authors and publishers, to contribute their best efforts towards the substitution of books of real utility, instead of the lighter and less useful publications, which have heretofore had too free a currency.
The work here announced is intended to embrace a view of the most
REMARKABLE EVENTS
Which have transpired since the DISCOVERY OF AMERICA. It includes an account of
THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO, by HERMAN CORTES.
THE CONQUEST OF PERU, by PIZARRO AND ALMAGRO.
THE CONQUEST OF FLORIDA, by DE SOTO.
THE DISCOVERY AND SETTLEMENT OF THE U. STATES AND CANADA.
KING PHILIP’S WAR, and
THE SEVEN YEARS’ WAR, which terminated in the Conquest of Canada.
The Leading Incidents of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, and
THE WAR OF 1812, WITH GREAT BRITAIN.
THE WAR WITH THE FRENCH REPUBLIC.
THE SEVERAL INDIAN WARS, and
THE LATE WAR WITH MEXICO.
This work fills 1600 pages, and is very richly embellished throughout.
It presents a great variety of REMARKABLE INCIDENTS, and brings to view a great number of Distinguished Characters, including
DISCOVERERS, CONQUERORS, GENERALS, STATESMEN, AND LITERARY CHARACTERS,
and will serve to gratify, in a high degree, the prevailing taste for _Historical Reading_.
The Publisher has spared no expense to render this work in all respects worthy of public patronage.
The Publisher relies on the liberality and discernment of the public for remuneration for the great expense which an undertaking of this magnitude has necessarily involved.
The work is bound in a neat arabesque style, in one very large volume, and is sold at the extremely low price of
THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS A COPY!
LEARY & GETZ, Publishers,
_No._ 138 _North Second Street_, _Philadelphia_.
* * * * *
PLATTS’ BOOK OF CURIOSITIES:
CONTAINING
TEN THOUSAND
WONDERS AND CURIOSITIES
OF
NATURE AND ART,
And of Remarkable and Astonishing Places, Beings, Animals, Customs, Experiments, Phenomena, etc., of both Ancient and Modern Times, on all Parts of the Globe.
BY THE REV. I. PLATTS.
FIRST AMERICAN EDITION.
Complete in one octavo volume of 952 pages, handsomely and strongly bound.
PRICE ONLY $2.50.
Comprising authentic accounts of the most Wonderful Freaks of Nature, and Arts of Man, among which will be found
The Human Body, and all its wonderful mechanism.
Extraordinary acquirements and performances of Men, Women, and Children of all nations.
Startling and surprising adventures and characteristics concerning the Mammoth, Elephant, Rhinoceros, Hippopotamus, Unicorn, Whale, Walrus, Kraken or Dragon of the Sea, American Sea Serpent, Boa Constrictor, Fascinating Serpents, Silk Worms, Reptiles, Vulture, Ostrich, Eagle, Bird of Paradise, Humming Bird, Bees, Ants, Spiders, Locusts, Butterflies, Aphis, Death Watch, Bread Fruit Tree, Fountain Tree, Paper Tree, Upas or Poison Tree, The 44,000 Plants of the Earth, and everything in the vegetable kingdom.
Minerals, Meteoric Stones, Asbestos, Diamonds, etc.
Mountains of the Moon, Andes, Alps, Himalaya, Spectre of the Brocken, Mont Blanc, Vesuvius, Etna, Grottos, Caves, and Subterraneous Passages.
Gold, Silver, Lead, Copper, Iron, and Coal Mines.
Maelstrom, Burning Springs, Earthquakes, Sandfloods, Avalanches, and Freshets.
Ruins of ancient cities, the Herculaneum, Alhambra, etc.
Curiosities respecting the various customs of mankind, Cannibalism, Female Beauty, Marriage Ceremonies, Feasting, Fasting, Praying, etc.; Funeral Ceremonies, Christmas Customs, Romish Indulgences.
Ignis Fatuus, Electricity, surprising effect of extreme Heat and Cold, Fairy Rings, Parhelia or Mock Suns, Aurora Borealis, Shooting Stars, Galvanism, Magnetism.
Buntzlau Curiosities, Automata.
Wonderful Inventions, relating to all trades and professions.
Sketches of Historical Facts, Man in the Iron Mask, Gipsies, Priests, Free Masons, Peeping Tom of Coventry, Plague of Marseilles, Ceremonies at Queen Elizabeth’s Dinner.
Curious account of the scarcity of Books, celebrated Libraries, Book of Blunders, Origin of Newspapers.
Explanation of Letters on Gold Coin, Invention of Cards.
Singular names of the English during Cromwell’s time.
Beautiful Love Letter.
Creed of the Jews.
Human Monstrosities, Centaurs and Lapithæ.
Spontaneous Combustion.
Extraordinary Echoes and Whispering Places.
Perpetual Fires, and Remarkable Lamps.
Curious Experiments and Amusing Recreations.
Sketches of curious Personages, and a whimsical Encyclopædia of Manners and Customs of the Nineteenth Century, illustrating Life and manners at the present day, etc. etc.
LEAKY & GETZ, Publishers, No. 138 North Second Street, Philadelphia.
* * * * *
ELEGANT TEMPERANCE BOOK,
* * * * *
FAMILY FIRE-SIDE BOOK; OR, MOMENTS OF TEMPERANCE.
* * * * *
This is one of the most beautiful works on Temperance Subjects ever issued from the American press. It contains a large variety of
TALES, ESSAYS, POETRY, AND BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES
Of some of the most prominent of the great Temperance Reformers, among which are:
NEAL DOW, PHILIP S. WHITE, B. S. EDWARDS,
THOMAS P. HUNT JOHN B. GOUGH, RUSH VAN DYKE,
E. C. DELEVAN, C. N. OLDS, A. B. MOREAU,
J. B. O’NEALL, E. L. SNOW, T. M. GALLY,
CHARLES JEWETT, W. R. STACY, S. M. HEWLETT,
J. H. COCKE, NATHANIEL HEWITT, E. DILLAHUNTY,
F. W. KELLOGG, JOHN CHAMBERS, MOSES GRANT, &c. &c.
J. TUPPER,
WITH ELEGANTLY ENGRAVED PORTRAITS
Of a number of the above prominent Temperance Champions.
This work is comprised in an elegant octavo volume of 800 pages, beautifully printed, and handsomely bound in Arabesque, gilt. Price only $2.50. Elegant bound in red morocco, gilt edges. $3.
LEARY & GETZ, Publishers, _No._ 138 _North Second Street_, _Philadelphia_.
* * * * *
PRICE, ONLY $2
* * * * *
A BOOK FOR ALL.
* * * * *
THE PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES.
BY C. B. TAYLOR.
In One handsome Octavo Volume, of over Six Hundred pages. Bound in Arabesque, and
ILLUSTRATED BY ONE HUNDRED ENGRAVINGS.
* * * * *
Historical knowledge in relation to our great and glorious country, cannot be too widely disseminated, and the above has been brought out by the Publishers as a good and reliable History to suit the general reader at a very Low Price. It embraces a General History from the
DISCOVERY OF AMERICA TO THE FORMATION OF THE STATES,
And from thence, giving every historical minutia down to the present time.
LEARY & GETZ, Publishers, _No._ 138 _North Second Street_, _Philadelphia_.
* * * * *
The best Collection of Sermons published!
* * * * *
SERMONS OF CHRISTMAS EVANS.
A NEW TRANSLATION FROM THE WELSH.
WITH A
Memoir and Portraiture of the Author.
BY REV. JOSEPH CROSS.
* * * * *
REV. CHRISTMAS EVANS was one of the most pious and useful preachers of his day. He was exceedingly methodical and clear in his arguments—his thoughts never confused and mingled together. His order was so natural that it was very easy to follow him; and his manner so impressive that it was nearly impossible to forget him. This collection of the Sermons of this worthy and pious man breathe the true spirit of Christian excellence, and are well calculated to make all who read them both wiser and better. No family should be without this good book.
_This is a large Octavo volume_, _printed on fine paper_, _with Two Elegant Steel Plates_, _and bound in a durable and handsome style_, _and is sold at the extremely low price of_
Only One Dollar and Fifty Cents.
LEARY & GETZ, Publishers, _No._ 138 _North Second Street_, _Philadelphia_.
* * * * *
Frost’s Life of Washington.
* * * * *
PICTORIAL LIFE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON, EMBRACING A COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE SEVEN YEARS’ WAR; THE FORMATION OF THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF WASHINGTON.
BY J. FROST. LL. D.
AUTHOR OF THE “PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AMERICA,” &c.
One Splendid Large Octavo Volume, WITH UPWARDS OF ONE HUNDRED ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS. PRICE ONLY THREE DOLLARS.
► This is, without exception, the best and most beautifully illustrated Life of Washington ever published.
* * * * *
HISTORY OF THE INDIAN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES, FROM THE DISCOVERY TO THE PRESENT TIME; WITH ACCOUNTS OF The Origin, Manners, Superstitions, &c., of the Aborigines.
BY WILLIAM V. MOORE.
THIS BEAUTIFUL AND VALUABLE WORK CONTAINS:
A General Account of the Indians War of the Western Indians. of North America. Indian Wars of Carolina, previous Early Indian Wars of Florida. to the Revolution.
Early Indian Wars of Virginia. Cresap’s War.
Early Indian Relations of New Indian Wars of the Revolution. England. North-Western War, (during The Pequod War. Washington’s Administration).
King Philip’s War. Tippecanoe War.
King William’s War. North-Western War, (1812 and 1813). Wars of the Five Nations. The Creek War. Queen Anne’s War. Black Hawk’s War. Lovewell’s War. Seminole War. Last French and Indian War.
Pontiac’s War.
In one beautifully printed octavo volume, illustrated with numerous colored and plain Engravings. ► PRICE ONLY TWO DOLLARS.
* * * * *
THE LIFE AND SPEECHES OF HENRY CLAY, WITH A PORTRAIT AND A View of the Birth-Place of Mr. Clay.
In one handsome large octavo volume of over 1200 pages, handsomely bound in cloth, gilt.
Price only Three Dollars,
OR BOUND IN TWO VOLUMES, CLOTH, GILT, $3.50.
* * * * *
THE Biography of this most distinguished and honored Statesman is eminently fraught with encouragement and hope for aspiring youth—especially for those who enter upon the stage of active life, unportioned and unheralded by the partial voice of powerful friends and kindred. Henry Clay was one of the many among our eminent men who, besides the disadvantages of poverty and obscurity, were fated to encounter that of early orphanage. Yet his subsequent career emphatically teaches that no one who is conscious of possessing the requisite qualities need ever apprehend that humility of origin or obscurity of position will deprive him of opportunities to serve and honor his country. The work here presented is intended to trace clearly the career of Mr. Clay, from his entrance on the stage of public life down to the period of his death—mainly by the right of his own lofty, persuasive, and impassioned eloquence. Mr. Clay’s parliamentary efforts, clear, direct, and vigorous, embody all the illustration that is needful to their full understanding—the great importance, variety, and indestructible interest of the topics he generally discussed—the character and ability of the orator, the direct and exact bearing of his arguments on the controversies and interests of the times—all combine to render his speeches among the most valuable contributions of Patriotism and Genius to the enlightenment and elevation of the American people.
LEARY & GETZ, Publishers, _No._ 138 _North Second Street_, _Philadelphia_.
* * * * *
LIVES OF GREAT AND CELEBRATED CHARACTERS, _Of all Ages and Countries_;
COMPRISING
HEROES, CONQUERORS, STATESMEN, AUTHORS, ARTISTS, EXTRAORDINARY HUMORISTS, MISERS, MOUNTEBANKS, KINGS AND QUEENS, JUGGLERS,
AND OTHER
Curiosities of Human Nature.
COMPILED FROM AUTHENTIC MATERIALS.
ILLUSTRATED BY
Several Hundred Engravings.
► This work will be found to be one of the most interesting character, bringing, as it does, all classes of mankind in a single view before the mind of the reader. It will be found to be as instructive as it is entertaining and amusing.
_The work is beautifully printed_, _on fine white paper_, _and is elegantly bound_, _forming a beautiful large Octavo volume of nearly_ 800 _pages_, _embellished with numerous Portraits of the Men and Women whose Biographies it contains_.
Price only Two Dollars and Fifty Cents.
LEARY & GETZ, Publishers, _No._ 138 _North Second Street_, _Philadelphia_.
* * * * *
ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN MARTYROLOGY: BEING AN AUTHENTIC AND GENERAL HISTORICAL ACCOUNT _OF THE PRINCIPAL_
PERSECUTIONS AGAINST THE CHURCH OF CHRIST,
IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WORLD,
COMPILED FROM THE LATEST SOURCES,
BY REV. C. SPARRY.
ILLUSTRATED WITH 24 FINE ENGRAVINGS,
And handsomely hound in Arabesque gilt. Price $1.50. In red morocco, full gilt sides and back, and gilt edges, $2.00.
This valuable work contains a History of the
Persecutions in the first Ages of The Lives of Doctor Ægidio, the World. Doctor Constantine, Nicholas Burton, and Wm. Gardener. Life of Jesus Christ, with his Sufferings and Martyrdom. The Persecutions in Italy.
Lives, Sufferings, and Martyrdom The Persecutions in Calabria. of the Apostles. Individuals Martyred in different The First, Second, Third, Fourth, parts of Italy. Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Primitive The Persecutions of the Persecutions, under the Roman Marquisate of Saluces. Emperors. The Persecutions in the The Persecutions against the Valtoline. Christians of Persia. Persecutions in Bohemia. The Persecutions under the Arian Heretics. General Persecutions in Germany.
The Persecutions under Julian the Persecutions in England during Apostate. the reign of Henry IV.
The Persecutions of the Hugh Latimer, Bishop of Christians by the Goths, etc. Worcester.
The Persecutions under the Arian Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of Vandals. London.
Horrible Massacre in France, A.D. Thomas Cranmer, the first 1572. Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury. The Siege of Sancerre. Persecutions in England during Persecutions of the Waldensss, in the Reign of Queen Mary. the Valleys of Piedmont. Persecutions in Scotland during Persecutions in Germany and the Reign of Henry VIII. Lithuania. The Life, Sufferings, and Persecutions in Martyrdom, of Geo. Wishart. Poland—Destruction of the City of Lesna. Persecutions of Protestants in Ireland—The Irish Massacre. Rise and Progress of the Inquisition in Spain and Popish Cruelties in Mexico and Portugal. South America.
Judgments of God on Persecutors.
LEARY & GETZ, Publishers, _No._ 138 _North Second Street_, _Philadelphia_.
* * * * *
LEARY & GETZ’S EDITION,
* * * * *
LARGE TYPE Pilgrim’s Progress: TO WHICH IS ADDED TRAVELS OF THE UNGODLY.
NOT IN ANY OTHER EDITION IN THIS COUNTRY.
* * * * *
Price in neat Cloth, gilt back $2.00 do. do. Arabesque, gilt back 2.50 do. do. Red Morocco, gilt edges, sides & back 3.00 do. do. Super Antique 5.00
PILGRIM’S PROGRESS.—A new octavo Pictorial Edition of Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, from this world to that which is to come; delivered under the similitude of a Dream. To which is added THE TRAVELS OF THE UNGODLY, or the Life and Death of Mr. Badman, contained in no other edition. Also, containing a LIFE OF BUNYAN, and with Scott’s numerous and full explanatory notes. Printed with very large type, being the most readable edition published in the United States. Illustrated with fine Engravings, and bound in neat and substantial bindings.
_LEARY & GETZ_, _Publishers_, _No._ 138 _North Second Street_, _Philadelphia_.
* * * * *
BURDER’S History of all Religions: WITH ACCOUNTS OF THE CEREMONIES AND CUSTOMS, OR, THE FORMS OF WORSHIP
Practised by the several Nations of the known World, from the earliest Records to the present time.
GREATLY IMPROVED AS A BOOK OF REFERENCE BY THE INSERTION OF
A FULL ACCOUNT, HISTORICAL, DOCTRINAL, AND STATISTICAL, OF THE RELIGIOUS DENOMINATIONS IN THE U. STATES.
* * * * *
By Rev. JOEL PARKER, D.D.
* * * * *
DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR THE USE OF FAMILIES.
In one large octavo volume, handsomely bound, and
Embellished with Elegant Engravings.
PRICE ONLY THREE DOLLARS.
* * * * *
This highly valuable work contains—The History of the Jews—The Religions Customs and Ceremonies of the Jews—Life of Mohammed—Religious Tenets, Ceremonies, and Customs of the Mohammedans—The Greek Church—The Religious Tenets, Customs, Ceremonies, &c., of the Roman Catholic Church—The Religious Customs and Ceremonies of Protestant Communities, including Lutherans, Episcopalians, Kirk of Scotland, English and American Presbyterians, Baptists, Methodists, Quakers, The Associate Reformed Church, Reformed Dutch Church, Congregationalists, Free Will Baptists, Campbellite Baptists, Moravians, Swedenborgians, Unitarians, Universalists, Shakers, Mormons, &c., &c. Together with a full account of the Religious Ceremonies and Customs of Pagan Nations and Tribes, including the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Tyrians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Scythians, Druids, Chinese, Japanese, Thibetians and Tartars, Hindoos, Laplanders, Indian Tribes, African Tribes, Polynesians, &c., &c.
LEARY & GETZ, Publishers, _No._ 138 _North Second Street_, _Philadelphia_.
* * * * *
_Price only_ $2.50.
* * * * *
NEW AND ENLARGED EDITION OF DR. BUCHAN’S DOMESTIC MEDICINE; OR, A TREATISE ON THE PRETENTION AND CURE OF DISEASES, BY REGIMEN AND SIMPLE MEDICINES.
WITH THE LATEST CORRECTIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND FULL DIRECTIONS IN BOARD TO
AIR, EXERCISE, BATHING, CLOTHING, SLEEP, DIET, &c. &c.
AND THE GENERAL MANAGEMENT OF THE
DISEASES OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
TO WHICH IS ADDED
A COMPLETE FAMILY DISPENSATORY,
FOR THE USE OF PRIVATE PRACTITIONERS.
BY WILLIAM BUCHAN, M.D.
Twenty-ninth American, from the Last London Edition,
WITH CONSIDERABLE ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS BY AN AMERICAN PHYSICIAN.
* * * * *
► This work, it is confidently believed (from the nature and character of it) will find its way into the hands of every family.
LEARY & GETZ, Publishers, _No._ 138 _North Second Street_, _Philadelphia_.
* * * * *
ROTTECK’S HISTORY OF THE WORLD. MAGNIFICENTLY ILLUSTRATED!