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October 4th, 1824. Price 37 cents. SEQUEL to ditto. Price 1$. The decided approbation of those who are best qualified to judge, and the very favourable reception these books have met with from the publick in general, are evidences that the inprovements in our elementary books on mathematicks have not kept up with the improvements inade in other branches of instruction for the last few years. The manner of instructing in the science of numbers, and in the mathematicks generally, is undergoing an essential change. The appearance of these books is to be regarded as a consequence of that change, but it is hoped they will soon be regarded as the cause of a still greater change. The more essential points of difference between these books and others upon the same subject, are the following: 1. They teach all the combinations in arithmetick with numbers so small, that the mind of the pupil can perfectly comprehend these numbers. 2. Every new combination is introduced by practical examples upon concrete numbers. 3. All those rules which are merely artificial, and those formed for particular applications of the same general principle, have been discarded. The advantages, which experience has shown these improvements to possess over the common method of teaching numbers, are various and important. The "First Lessons," which may very properly be denominated Intellectual Arithmetick, teaches all combinations upon numbers so small as not to require the aid of any written numeration. Thus two distinct processes, viz. the use of written numeration, and the reasoning upon the numbers, either of which is sufficiently difficult for the young mind to encounter, are separated. The evil of presenting these two processes in a combined form at first is, that neither of them is very perfectly learned; and the reasoning, which is the more important of the two, is least understood. The clearness and certainty of all conclusions derived from reasoning, depend upon the clearness of the ideas introduced as media of proof. Although young minds will not be able to under stand this, when presented in its abstract form; yet, it should be taught them in practice, by leading them through such processes of reasoning only; as that they can perfectly comprehend all the ideas introduced. This can be done in the science of numbers, only by giving examples of reasoning upon numbers so small that they may be easily understood, till the mind acquires sufficient strength to encounter more complicated combinations upon larger numbers. Another advantage derived from the peculiar and intrinsically excellent plan of Mr. Colburn's First Lessons, or Intellectual Arithmetick, is, the discipline it gives the mind. The power of attention, which is so important to every mind, that would make much progress in knowledge, and which is so difficult for the young mind to acquire or control, is more strengthened and improved by arithmetical calculations carried on in the mind, than by almost any discipline that can be offered. When the power of attention is acquired by the study of numbers it may be easily transferred to all other studies, and all the sciences derive an advantage from the increased strength of a power which few or none have so happy a tendency to create or improve. Abstraction is one of the last as well as most difficult processes, which the young mind performs. Mr. Colburn has, therefore, with much ingenuity, as well as sound philosophy, intro, duced every new combination in arithmetick, with practical examples upon concrete numbers, "care being taken to select such examples as will show the combination in the most simple manner." The examples are so small that the pupil may easily reason upon them; and there will be no difficulty in the operation itself, until the combination is well understood. The application of this combination may then be put to the pupil in some example involving large numbers, with a more rational hope, that he will better understand, both what he wishes to do, and the means of doing it. The "First Lessons" introduce and inculcate every principle in arithmetick; the "Soquel” adds what is necessary to complete a knowledge of the subject, by applying those principles to complicated examples on large numbers. This is all which properly come under the subject of arithmetick, although many rules, which make a large portion of common books, have been discarded. It is believed that a thorough knowledge of general principles, and the power of analyzing, which Mr. Colburn's books are so eminently calculated to give, will better prepare the mind for the examples which occur in life, than the multiplication of rules so nearly analo gous that much discrimination is required to distinguish them. These remarks, although a correct outline of the books, give no very adequate idea of the excellencies which would ap pear in detail. But a minute examination would lead much farther than was intended in this notice; and it can only be observed that both the plan and the execution answer the high expectations, which were raised in those who knew Mr. Colburn, and the facilities he enjoyed for adapting the science of numbers to the general principles of the human mind. THE UNITED STATES LITERARY GAZETTE. We think it proper to state, for the information of those who may wish to form a just opinion of the merits and character of this Gazette, that the editor and contributors engaged, are practised writers, and most of them well known to the publick as contributors to our best periodical publications; and we believe ourselves authorized in stating that the reviews, essays, and miscellaneous articles offered to our readers, will be the work of those, whose minds are as highly gifted by nature and as well nurtured and disciplined by study and composition, as those employed in the support of any literary journal in this country. It will be our principal object, to make the Gazette a General Literary Intelligencer, and we shall spare no pains to make the work not only Instructive but Entertaining. It may be well also to state, that this work is cheaper, than any other of the kind published in this country. Each No. contains the amount of 70 common 8vo pages. CUMMINGS, HILLIARD, & CO. As it may be thought that we are sanguine with respect to the merits of our work, wo subjoin the opinions of several of our most respectable editors. The United States Literary Gazette.-Messrs. Cummings, Hilliard, & Co. of this town, have just published the second number of a semi-monthly paper under this title, which we wish to recommend to the notice of our readers. It is printed in a very handsome style in the quarto form, on paper of remarkable fineness. The literary execution is very respectable, and the articles, which are all original, are of a character, we should think, well adapted to the present taste of the publick. They consist in a great measure of notices of recent publications, with other articles of literary and scientifick intelligence. There are besides some short pieces in poetry, which if they are fair specimens of what is to be expected in the future numbers, will strongly recommend the work to the publick favour. The editor of the paper is a gentleman of extensive learning, and it is presumed he will have the assistance of many literary friends. The publishers have undertaken the work in a liberal spirit, which entitles them to the good will of the literary community, and it is to be hoped their efforts will be remunerated by a generous patronage.-Boston Daily Advertiser. The United States Literary Gazette, published in Boston, has reached the 6th number. It is naequalled in typographical beauty and the quality of its paper, and is edited with much diligence and ability-Philadelphia National Gazette. The Literary Gazette.We have received from Messrs. Cummings, Hilliard, & Co. the pub lishers, the first number of this work. We have examined it with great interest. It evinces considerable talent in its editor, and is highly creditable to the typographical skill and exactness of the publishers. The editor, Mr. Parsons, we know to be a well educated scholar and a man of talents, and the enterprise of Messrs. Cummings, Hilliard, & Co. has already ranked them among the very first book dealers and printers in the United States. Boston Patriot. We have perused the first number of the United States Literary Gazette, from the press of Messrs. Cummings, Hilliard, & Co. and have been much pleased with the outset of the work. It is evidently conducted upon the plan of the London Literary Gazette, and will give the earliest notices and reviews of such publications of merit as issue from the American press. A candid expression of opinion from an editor, and his associates, who have the credit of being fully equal to the task they have undertaken, may prove of great service to the progress of literature and science in this country. Evening Gazette. LITERARY. We take pleasure in announcing the appearance of the first number of the United States Literary Gazette, from the press of Cummings, Hilliard, & Co. of this city. It is a quarto pamphlet of sixteen pages, printed and stitched with neatness. The Editor is a gentleman and a scholar, capable of fulfilling all expectation that may be raised by his prospectus, and of making his paper in all respects comport with its title. If its success should be proportionate to its merits, it will have an extensive circulation. New England Galaxy. The United States Literary Gazette contains a description of Niagara Falls, which has more eloquence, because it has more truth, than any other account of those scenes we have met with either in verse or prose. New York American. The U. S. Literary Gazette is to be published semi-monthly, in numbers containing sixteen quarto pages. The number before us is highly creditable to the talents of the editor and his literary associates, and gives promise of much future excellence. It is also very correctly and handsomely printed, on paper of fine texture and beautiful complexion. The publick are much indebted to the spirit, enterprise, and enlightened liberality of the publishers, for a work which has long been wanted, and we doubt not they will second so laudable an effort, by affording to it a prompt, extensive, and efficient support. The first number contains brief notices and reviews of the following American_works: "Cour of Instruction in the Publick Schools in Boston," "The Pilot," "Randolph and Errata." "Abstract of Hill's New Theory of the earth," ," "Hints on extemporaneous preaching," "Elements of Astronomy," and "Bryant's Poems,"-besides an article on "Reliques of English Poetry," and several miscellaneous pieces of great merit. Most of these articles are written in a tone of peculiar sprightliness and ease, and seem to be distinguished by manly criticism. The article descriptive of the scenery and falls of Niagara, is characterized by uncommon power and beauty. It takes hold of the feelings with an interest not less intense than the most effective pictures in our best modern novels. The style of this new work is in imitation of the London Literary Gazette; and its matter is of that diversified and spirited character which most recommends itself to readers in general. Among the poetick effusions which adorn the present number, we recognise a beautiful scripture piece from the per of Bryant, whom we may not be ashamed to introduce among the poets of any age or country. Boston Statesman. The United States Literary Gazette is published on the 1st and 15th day of every month, each number containing 16 quarto pages of three columns each, printed with new and handsome ivpes, and on paper of superiour quality. Subscriptions received by the Publishers, No. 1, Cornhill. TERMS $5 per annum, payable in six months from its commencement. C. H. & Co. Subscriptions received by S. T. Armstrong, No. 50 Cornhill, by whom also all of the prececding works may be had, wholesale and retail. MEMOIR OF REV. EBENEZER NELSON, MR. NELSON was born in to increase his seriousness, he Middleborough, (Mass.) Oct. 26, numbered the faithful warnings 1753. His grand parents were of his brother William, a pious the first Baptists in the county of young man, and much devoted to Plymouth. His parents never the cause ofChrist. But, as before, made a publick profession of relig- his concern soon abated, and he ion, but took a deep interest in gradually became more careless. the rise and progress of the sec- These seasons of alarm, however, ond Baptist Church in Middle-were not without some good effect. borough. Their doors were al-He always believed they lessened ways open for the reception of the his love of sin, restrained him from ministers of the gospel, and for overt acts of transgression, and religious meetings. regulated his external demeanour. When Mr. Nelson was 8 or 9 His attention was also by the same years of age, his attention was se- means, directed to reading relig riously called to the concerns of ious books, to conversation with his soul, during a revival of relig- christians and ministers, and to ion in his native town; and after the preaching of the gospel; so a season of distress and anxiety in that when he had arrived at the view of his danger as a con-age of twenty years, he had acdemned sinner, he found some quired a tolerably correct knowlrelief and consolation to his mind. edge of the system of truth emBut his serious impressions at this braced by the Baptist denominatime were as the morning cloud tion, and of the arguments by and early dew-they soon vanish- which that system is supported. ed away. At the age of 15, in At the age of 24, Mr. Nelson the time of another revival, he be- formed a connexion by marriage came still more concerned about with Miss Chloe Sampson, with the salvation of his soul. Among whom he lived many years in the the means which had a tendency lutmost affection. She was the AUGUST, 1825. 29 new." daughter of Mr. Nathaniel and || behold! all things are become Mrs. Martha Sampson, of respectable standing in the Congregational society in Middleborough. It was not till the year 1780, when the Lord again revived his work in that favoured town, || that the subject of this memoir became thoroughly acquainted with his situation as a guilty and ruined sinner. His attention was arrested under a sermon delivered by Rev. Asa Hunt, pastor of the third Baptist church, founded on Ezek. xxxvii. 3. "And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord God, thou knowest." At this time it pleased the Lord to disclose to him the malignant and odious nature, as well as the direful consequences of sin. He now saw clearly the extent of the divine law, and that its requirements are all 66 holy, just, and good." There were seasons, however, when finding himself unable to fulfil the law, he perceived that his heart was opposed to the divine government, and ready to complain that God required too much. At other times, it occurred to him that if the Lord would forbear with him, he could, by repentance and reformation of conduct, obtain his favour. For about three -months, he was in an almost uninterrupted state of distress and deep anxiety. His sins, like a ponderous weight, pressed him down, until this sentiment occurred to his mind, "Now I am willing God should be God," and his distress left him. The next morning he awoke possessed of a tranquillity and peace of mind, to which he had until now been a stranger. The face of nature, was in his view changed, and every thing around him conspired to offer praise to the Lord. In his experience, was illustrated the apostle's assertion, "If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature; old things are passed away, and, On the same day, he went to visit a brother at a little distance, with an intention to disclose his feelings. Before he came to the house, a dark cloud overspread his mind. He questioned whether all that he had felt was not imaginary, and hesitated whether to proceed or to return. After some reflection, he concluded to call upon his brother a few moments, and then return without making known the exercises of his mind. When he opened the door, he found him reading his bible, and the words of the woman of Samaria instantly struck his mind, "Come see a man that told me all things that ever I did, is not this the Christ ?" From that moment his mind was relieved, and his "joy in the Lord" greatly increased. It is unnecessary to say this interview with his pious brother was mutually refreshing. Religion, as usual, expanded the heart with true benevolence to man. Mr. Nelson immediately became deeply concerned for the salvation of his fellow men, and the next Sabbath at the close of the morning service, he left his pew, ascended a few of the pulpit stairs, declared to the assembly what God had done for his soul, and with much pathos exhorted others to flee from the wrath to come. Not long after this, he submitted to the ordinance of Christian baptism, and became a member of the second Baptist church in his native town. It was now with him an object of earnest solicitude to know the will of God, and to ascertain the manner in which he could best promote his glory. About eighteen months after his baptism, while engaged in seeking divine direction, he was pow erfully impressed with the conviction, that it was his duty to go and preach the gospel of Christ. A deep sense of his unworthiness |