The above works will be found useful and very valuable as works of reference, as well as for schools. The Maps, composing the Atlases, will be found equal in execution and correctness to those on the most extensive scale. The author has received numerous recommendations, among which are the following:
Dear Sir—I have looked over your "Easy Introduction to the Study of Geography," together with your "Improved Atlas." I have no hesitation in declaring, that I consider them works of peculiar merit. They do honour to your industry, research, and talent, and I am satisfied, will facilitate the improvement of the student in geographical science.
With sentiments of sincere consideration, I am yours truly,
WM. STAUGHTON, D. D.
President of Columbia College, District of Columbia.Mr. Thomas Smiley.
Philadelphia, Sept. 1, 1823.
Extract from the Minutes of the Philadelphia Academy of Teachers.
November 1, 1823.
Resolved unanimously, That the Academy of Teachers highly approve the superior merits of Mr. Smiley's "Easy Introduction to the Study of Geography," and the accompanying Atlas, and cordially recommend them to the patronage of the public.
B. MAYO, President.
I. I. Hitchcock, Secretary.
THE NEW FEDERAL CALCULATOR, or SCHOLAR'S ASSISTANT.
Containing the most concise and accurate Rules for performing the operations in common Arithmetic; together with numerous Examples under each of the Rules, varied so as to make them conformable to almost every kind of business. For the Use of Schools and Counting Houses.
By Thomas T. Smiley, Teacher: author of An Easy Introduction to the Study of Geography. Also, of Sacred Geography for the Use of Schools.
Among the numerous recommendations received to the work, are the following: