ALL'S LEGENDS OF THE WEST.

Sketches illustra

tive of the Habits, Occupations, Privations, Adventures, and Sports of the Pioneers of the West. By James Hall, Author of "The Wilderness and War Path," "Tales of the Border," etc. 12mo. Cloth, gilt top, or entirely uncut.

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ALL'S ROMANCE OF WESTERN HISTORY; or, Sketches of History, Life, and Manners in the West. By James Hall. 12mo. Cloth, gilt top, or entirely uncut.

[From Duyckinck's American Literature.]

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"Mr. Hall's tales are characterized by a certain amenity and ease of narrative, a poetic appreciation of the beauties of nature, and the gentler moods of the affections; while the author's pleasant narrative has softened the rudeness without abating the interest of the wild border strife. The Indian subjects are handled with peculiar delicacy; the kindly sentiment of the author dwelling on their virtues, while his imagination is unkindled by their spiritual legends. His style, pure in sentiment and expression, may be aptly compared with the calm, tranquil aspect of his own Ohio river, occasionally darkened by wild bordering woods, but oftener reflecting the beauty of the azure heavens."

[From Griswold's Prose Writers of America.]

"Mr. Hall's writings are pervaded by a gentlemanly tone and spirit, and have touches of humor and reflective sentiment. The subjects of some of his happiest sketches are the early French settlers of Illinois. The manners and customs which have prevailed in this state he has depicted with much fidelity. The descriptions of Western scenery scattered through his works are generally graphic and truthful."

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[OWE'S HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF OHIO. Containing a Collection of the most Interesting Facts, Traditions, Biographical Sketches, Anecdotes, etc., relating to its Local and General History, with descriptions of its Counties, Cities, Towns, and Villages. Illustrated with 177 engravings. By Henry Howe. One hundred copies printed on tinted paper and bound in cloth, gilt top, uniform with the "Ohio Valley Historical Series." 8vo, pp. 620.

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OUNG'S HISTORY OF WAYNE COUNTY, INDIANA.

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From its First Settlement to the Present Time. Witl: numerous Biographical and Family Sketches. Embellished with upward of Fifty Portraits of Citizens and Views of Buildings. By Andrew Young. 8vo. Cloth, uncut. $5 00

[From the Historical Record.]

"This is a stately volume, printed with clear type, on thick fine paper. The author appears to have taken great pains in the preparation of this volume, and has made a very valuable contribution to the local history of Indiana."

[From the Historical Magazine.]

"It promises well for the history of the West' that such a volume as this has been already devoted to a record of the simple annals of a single county; and we congratulate the inhabitants of Wayne county, that they have found one who was both able and willing to perpetuate the history of the heroism of their ancestors, and the prosperity which has crowned their humble labors with so much patient fidelity and so much minuteness. The volume is very neatly printed, and is worthy of an extended circulation."

AW'S COLONIAL HISTORY OF VINCENNES, IND., under the French, British, and American Governments, from its First Settlement down to the Territorial Administration of General William Henry Harrison. By Hon. John Law. 12mo, Pp. 157. Cloth. $1 50

This is an address delivered by Judge Law before the Vincennes Historical and Antiquarian Society, February 22, 1839; republished in 1858, with numerous additional notes and an appendix-two-thirds of the volume containing much valuable matter relating to General Clark; General Hamilton (British); Tecumseh; Public Lands; Territorial Acquisition; Le Balm's Expedition; Ancient Grant; the Western Sun, the first newspaper printed in Indiana Territory; the Catholic Church, and Early

Militia.

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RISWOLD'S KANSAS PILOT. Kansas, her Resources. and Developments; or, the Kansas Pilot, giving a direct road to homes for everybody, and the effects of latitude on life locations, with important facts for all European emigrants. By Wayne Griswold, M. D. Illustrated. 8vo, pp. 95. Sewed. 50

ATCH'S WAR OF 1812 IN THE NORTHWEST. A

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Chapter of the History of the War of 1812 in the Northwest: Embracing the Surrender of the Northwestern Army and Fort, at Detroit, August 16, 1813; with a Description and Biographical Sketch of the celebrated Indian Chief, Tecumseh. By Colonel William Stanley Hatch, Acting Assistant QuartermasterGeneral of that Army. 18mo, pp. 156. Sheep. $125

[From the Historical Magazine.]

"A new chapter of an old history. An old man's story, told while fighting his battles over again, concerning the operations of the Northwestern army. As the author was acting assistant quartermaster-general of the army, and in close communication with the various officers in command, his narrative possesses more than ordinary interest. Nearly one-half of this volume is occupied with an elaborate memoir of Tecumseh, evidently prepared with unusual advantages for securing accuracy of information, and with great care; and this is not, in our estimation, the least important portion of the volume."

[From the New England Historical and Genealogical Register.]

"This unpretending little volume is quite an interesting addition to the history of the events referred to. It deals mainly with the operations of General Hull, and his surrender, and gives additional facts in regard to the character and death of Tecumseh."

PIONEER RECORD OF ROSS COUNTY, OHIO. Pio

neer Record and Reminiscences of the Early Settlers and Settlement of Ross County, Ohio. By Isaac J. Finley and Rufus Putnam. 8vo, pp. 148. Cloth. $2 50

An unpretending record of early life in Ross county (which includes Chillicothe, the first capital of this State); the trials, hardships, and privations of the pioneers; their adventures as Indian-fighters and bearkillers, and the progress of the county to the present time. Each township is treated separately, with list of the early settlers, and sketches of the lives of the more prominent among them. Ancient Works, Natural Curiosities, Churches, Schools, Mills, and the material improvements generally, are noticed in detail.

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WLER DAVIDSON FOUNTAIN OF CINCINNATI. Donated to the City by Mr. Henry Probasco. Giving a History and Description of the Fountain, Dedicatory Exercises, etc. Large plate and portraits. 18mo. Paper.

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PRING GROVE CEMETERY, its HISTORY and IMPROVEMENTS, with Observations on Ancient and Modern Places of Sepulture.

Quarto, pp. viii, 199. The text beautifully printed within ornamental colored borders, on heavy tinted paper, and illustrated with twenty-six full page and three small photographs, giving general views of and in the Cemetery, its lakes, lawns, trees, etc., and of some of the best monuments. Bound in cloth gilt, gilt

edges. Price, $15.00.

An 8vo edition, without the borders and illustrations. Cloth. Price, $2.00.

[From the Nation.]

"One of the choicest specimens of Western book-making that we have seen, and we are not sure that we should make any qualification of the superlative, is the quarto volume published by Messrs. Robert Clarke & Co., of Cincinnati, entitled 'Spring Grove Cemetery; its history and improvements, with observations on ancient and modern places of sepulture.' Spring Grove ranks among the largest of the cemeteries. by which this country is honorably distinguished, and is not very far from being the foremost. There are two features which give it a great advantage over Mount Auburn, for instance: the absence, as a rule, of family vaults, and of artificial boundaries of iron and stone, a medley which is as shocking to good taste as prominent divisions of lots are unnecessary. Mr. Strauch, the present superintendent and landscape gardener, furnishes a readable preface, which shows he knows his own business perfectly, though he indulges rather more frequently than was required in confirmatory quotations from writers of authority. Then follows the history of the cemetery, its general plan, a description of the principal monuments, the regulations as to interments, the sale of lots, etc.; an appendix containing brief descriptions of the most famous cemeteries here and abroad; and finally, a list of proprietors. Great pains have been taken in making the book. Every page has a fancy border, which is constantly changing in design and color, and there is a large number of full-page photographic illustrations which well display the natural and artistic attractions of the grounds. Few of the monuments thus reproduced are offensively ugly, some are more than commonly fine, and the architecture of the receiving vault particularly commends itself. Altogether, this volume is capable of affording pleasure and useful suggestions wherever it may go, and as it contains ideas which are as applicable to parks as to cemeteries, we shall wish that every growing town or city in the country may vote to supply its select men with a copy."

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N APPEAL TO THE PUBLIC ON BEHALF OF CAMERIA (AMERICA), A Young Lady who was almost Ruined by the Barbarous Treatment of her own Mother. London. Printed in the year 1781.

The edition consists of 124 small-paper copies, octavo, finely printed on tinted paper, sewed, uncut, price 75 cents; 25 largepaper copies, also on tinted paper, sewed, uncut, price $1.50.

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OME ACCOUNT OF AN EXISTING CORRESPONDENCE now Carrying on Between the INHABITANTS OF THE MOON (America) and the NATIVES OF THIS COUNTRY; To which is subjoined a List of such Articles as are immediately wanted for the Export Trade. By some Merchants just arrived from that Planet. Interspersed with several useful and valuable Hints, particularly adapted to the use of those Gentlemen who are fond of Speculation. A Work strongly recommended to the Perusal of the Merchants, Bankers, Manufacturers, Wholesale Tradesmen, Shopkeepers, Underwriters, Insurance Brokers, and Ladies of Great Britain. London: Printed and sold by H. Fry, Finsbury-Place, Finsbury-Square, 1800.

The edition consists of 132 small-paper copies, octavo, finely printed on tinted paper, sewed, uncut, price 75 cents; 27 largepaper copies, also on tinted paper, sewed, uncut, price $1.50.

[From the Round Table.]

"We have just now before us a pamphlet (Cameria) from the press of Robert Clarke & Co., of whose beauty we remain within bounds when we say it is surpassed not merely by nothing we have seen from the best Boston, New York, or Philadelphia presses, but that, in simple elegance, it is not inferior to the finest workmanship of London or Edinburgh. * But aside from its merits for a half hour's amusement, or whatever value it has as a historical curiosity, its beauty alone should make it prized."

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[From the Cincinnati Chronicle.]

"It is a fac simile of the original brochure, most beautifully executed, in the highest style of the typographical art. It is very creditable to the good taste and judgment of the firm. * The Cameria appeared in the Edinburgh Evening Post of the 4th of March, 1781; and, said the original publishers, 'as it bears a lively resemblance to the manner of the late admirable DEAN SWIFT, and contains some striking allegorical passages, it is hoped that it will afford the reader some rational entertainment.""