can scarcely be offensive to any ingenuous reader, however destitute himself of the spirit of piety. We heartily commend it to those for whose benefit it is specially designed. t. t. 5.- Memoir of the Life and Brief Ministry of the Rev. David Sandeman, Missionary to China. By the Rev. ANDREW A. BONAR, author of the "Memoir of Rev. R. M. McCheyne," &c. New York: Robert Carter & Brothers. 1861. pp. 313. In this volume we have an account of the life of one who, at the early age of thirty-two, was called away from his chosen life-work among the heathen. But brief as his life was, it was not without its results. The volume is made up of extracts from his journal, letters, essays and sermons, with an account of his travels, embracing a visit to Rome; together with the personal recollections of friends, and the narrative of the author. The work should be in the hands of students and candidates for the ministry. The cheerful piety, laborious zeal, and spirit of unreserved consecration which it exhibits, are most worthy of imitation. Rev. Mr. Bonar has been highly favored in being privileged to give to the Church a record of two such devoted men of God as Robert Murray McCheyne and David Sandeman. t. t. 6. Grapes of Eshcol; or Gleanings from the Land of Promise. By JOHN R. MACDUFF, D. D., author of "Morning and Night Watches," "Memories of Bethany," &c. New York: Robert Carter & Brothers. 1861. pp. 275. The character of this delightful little work may be inferred from its words of dedication: "This little volume is dedicated to one whose calm submission to the hand of God under a lingering sickness, and her bright hope of a better country,' where the inhabitant shall no more say, I am sick,' bave inspired not a few of its thoughts and musings." It is composed of thirtyone meditations on subjects pertaining to the heavenly world: a * few clusters of "Grapes gathered by Faith and Hope, the two spies from the true Canaan," for the comfort and support of God's suffering people. It is full of the consolations of the Gospel. t. t. 7.- Annals of the Rescued. By the Author of "Haste to the Rescue." With a Preface by Rev. CHARLES E. L. WIGHTMAN. New York Robert Carter & Brothers. 1861. pp. 263. The writer of this volume is the wife of the clergyman whose name is given in the title page. It contains a record of her labors in the cause of total abstinence, which she prosecuted with much earnestness and self-denial, and a good degree of success, in her husband's parish in Shrewsbury, England. The book is written in an interesting style; giving mostly, in the language of the parties, a record of the conversations held in furtherance of her object. This dramatic form makes it a very readable book. The laborer in the cause of Temperance will find a potent auxiliary. We were glad to find the following declaration "We do not care to establish Total Abstinence Societies as an end; that is not our object. We want to bring sinners to CHRIST." Would that labors for Moral Reform were always conducted in this spirit, and with this aim! t. t. 8.- The Gospel Ministry in a series of letters from a Father to his Sons. By the Rev. WM. S. WHITE, D. D., Lexington, Va. Presbyterian Board of Publication. pp. 204. In this little volume, which may be read in an hour or two, the Theological Student, or young minister, may find counsels and directions of the utmost value to him. These letters "were actually written," says the author, "to one son preparing for the ministry, and to another just entering upon that work." They have, therefore, all the point, earnestness, and practical wisdom, which paternal solicitude, added to zeal for the glory of God, and long and faithful service in the ministry of the Gospel, can impart. They are worthy of a careful perusal. t. t. 9.- Heavenly Watchwords: or Promises and Countersigns. By L. B. J. Presbyterian Board of Publication. pp. 125. This volume consists mainly of texts of Scripture arranged under different heads. These are set forth under the designation of "Promise," "Countersign," "Proof," the first being God's voice speaking to the soul; the second, the voice of the soul expressing, in Scriptural language, its feelings, wishes, &c.; the third, the assurance that the promise will be fulfilled, in the case of all who have this "countersign." The work is intended for the closet, as a help to private devotion and self-examination. t. t. NEW PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. The Teacher Teaching: A Practical View of the Relations and Duties of the Sunday School Teacher. By the Author of "The Teacher Taught." Philadelphia American Sunday School Union. Cincinnati: Geo. Crosby. 1861. 12mo. pp. 371. The Rock. With an Introduction by Rev. Henry A. Boardman, D. D. Philadelphia American Sunday School Union. Cincinnati : George Crosby. 1861. 12mo. pp. 364. The Young Organist; or the History of Abel Grey. By the Author of "Rest for the Weary," "The Silk-Winder," &c. Philadelphia American Sunday School Union. Cincinnati: Geo. Crosby. 1861. 18mo. pp. 203. The Gospel Ministry in a Series of Letters from a Father to his Sons. By Rev. Wm. S. White, D. D., Lexington, Va. Philadelphia: Presbyterian Board of Publication. 1861. 18mo. pp. 204. Adam and his Times. By Rev. John M. Lowry, D. D., Author of "Esther and her Times," Pastor of the 1st Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Philadelphia Presbyterian Board of Publication. 1861. 12mo. pp. 291. Heavenly Watchwords: or Promises and Countersigns. By L. B. J. Philadelphia Presbyterian Board of Publication. 1861. 18mo. pp. 125. The Child's Pilgrim's Progress: Parts 1st and 2nd. Philadelphia: Presbyterian Board of Publication. 1861. Henry Burney, or a Talk about Angels. By Mrs. C. A. Bradshaw, Philadelphia Presbyterian Board of Publication. 1861. Tracts No. 244-250. Also, Tracts: Soldier's Series, 120 pages. Philadelphia Presbyterian Board of Publication. 1861. Soldier's Health. By Dr. W. W. Hall, Author of "Consumption," "Sleep," &c. New York: H. B. Price. 1861. Pamphlet 16mo. pp. 128. Health and Disease; A Book for the People. By Dr. W. W. Hall, Editor of "Hall's Journal of Health," and Author of "Bronchitis and Kindred Diseases," &c. 3d Edition. New York: Published by the Author. 1860. 12mo. pp. 298. Rev. John O. Pirotor TERMS, THREE DOLLARS A YEAR, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Mercershey THE DANVILLE QUARTERLY REVIEW. EDITED BY AN ASSOCIATION OF MINISTERS. DECEMBER, 1861. Φωτίσαντος δὲ ζωὴν καὶ ἀφθαρσίαν διὰ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου.—2 ΤIM. I: 10 DANVILLE, KY., AND CINCINNATI, OHIO: RICHARD H. COLLINS, 25 WEST FOURTH STREET, CINCINNATI, AND SOLD BY CROSBY, NICHOLS & CO., BOSTON; ROBERT CARTER & BROTHERS, NEW ST. LOUIS; WM. G. HOLMES, CHICAGO. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1861, by In the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Postage, to all parts of the U. S., when paid Quarterly in advance, 3 cents on each number, or 14 cents for a year SEWING MACHINES, NOW, AS EVER, IN THE ASCENDANT. PRICES JUST REDUCED. Sewing-Machine Awards by the American Institute, N. Y., 1859-60. We would ask the earnest and candid attention of the public, and especially of that public more immediately represented by the DANVILLE REVIEW, to the following discriminating award of the intelligent Committee on SewingMachines of the American Institute: The Machines are arranged according to the stitch made, and the purpose to which the machine is to be applied, in four classes-First, Second, Third and Fourth; a classification indicating the order of importance and usefulness Class First includes the Shuttle or Lock-Stitch Machine for family use, and for manufactures in the same range of purpose and material. The Committee assign to this class the highest rank on account of the elasticity, permanence, beauty, and general desirableness of the stitching when done. and the wide range of its application. At the head of this class they place the Wheeler & Wilson Machine, the uniform award for this Machine wherever it has been exhibited in competition in all parts of the country. Class Second includes the Shuttle or Lock-Stitch Machines for heavy manufacturing purposes. Class Third includes the Double Thread Chain-Stitch Machines. The Committee object to the stitch made by these, as it requires more thread than any other stitch, and leaves a ridge projecting from one side of the seam, which, in the Committee's opinion, must usually impair the durability of the seam, and the value and durability of the garments, or other manufactures put together with it, though some of the machines making this stitch can be used very well for the plain line embroidering purposes, and for garments that it may be desirable to alter, as the stitch may be raveled in the same manner as knitting-work. "At the head of this class the Committee place the Grover & Baker Machine." Class Fourth includes the Single Thread Chain-Stitch Machines. The Committee consider the tendency of this stitch to ravel to be an objection so serious that they refuse to recommend the machine, making for it no reward or premium. THE WHEELER & WILSON MACHINE Still continues to hold the relative position given it by this award, which is sustained by more than one hundred COUNTY, STATE and UNITED STATES awards, and by all of the leading religious and secular journals of the country, together with the array of the most intelligent and influential clergymen, ladies, gentlemen, manufacturers, and professional seamstresses in all parts of the United States, Europe, British America, West Indies, Central and South America, Turkey, India, China, and Japan. Awarded the highest premium at the UNITED STATES FAIRS of 1858, 1859, and 1860. The sworn report to Mr. Howe, to whom all Sewing-Machines pay a license, shows for 1859, that Wheeler & Wilson sold.... I. M. Singer & Co.... Grover & Baker.... .21,305 Machines. .10,953 .10.280 All Machines warranted three years. WM. SUMNER & CO., AGENTS, Pike's Opera House, CINCINNATI, OHIO. |