in which all the Examples necessary for a Learner are wrought at large, and also Solutions given of all the various Rules. Designed principally to facilitate the labour of Teachers, and assist such as have not the opportunity of a tutor's aid. By T. T. Smiley, author of the New Federal Calculator, &c. &c.
TORREY'S SPELLING BOOK, or First Book for Children.
I have examined Mr. Jesse Torrey's "Familiar Spelling Book." I think it a great improvement in the primitive, and not least important branches of education, and shall introduce it into the seminaries under my care, as one superior to any which has yet appeared.
IRA HILL, A. M.
Boonsborough, Feb. 2, 1825.
The increasing demand for this work is the best evidence of its merits.
A PLEASING COMPANION FOR LITTLE GIRLS AND BOYS,
blending Instruction with Amusement; being a Selection of Interesting Stories, Dialogues, Fables, and Poetry. Designed for the use of Primary Schools and Domestic Nurseries. By Jesse Torrey, Jr.
To secure the perpetuation of our republican form of government to future generations, let Divines and Philosophers, Statesmen and Patriots, unite their endeavours to renovate the age, by impressing the minds of the people with the importance of educating their little boys and girls.
S. Adams.
Report of the Committee of the Philadelphia Academy of Teachers: adopted Nov. 6, 1824.