FROM REV. A. P. Peabody, of PORTSMOUTH.

I have examined to some extent the work on the Titles of Jesus, by Rev. Mr. Spear, and cheerfully testify that the views which it presents seem to me sound and correct, and that the book is adapted to the instruction and edification of Christian readers generally.

A. P. PEABODY.

FROM THE ACE, AUGUSTA, ME.

'This work gives evidence of much industry and research, as well as genuine religious feeling. We take pleasure in saying that, in our judgment, it will form a valuable addition to the library of any Christian of any sect.'

FROM REV. FREDERICK A. FARLEY, OF BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Such a work may prove very useful to various classes of readers of the sacred text, and be very serviceable to Sunday School teachers. I cheerfully unite with many of my brethren in the ministry in commending it to the patronage and study of my brethren in the faith. FRED. A. FARLEY.

FROM REV. JASON WHITMAN, OF PORTLAND.

Without undertaking to endorse every sentiment expressed by the author, I must say that I believe the work well calculated to enlighten the mind and warm the heart. I can therefore recommend the work to all who wish for a better knowledge of the Saviour, or a more pure, devout and intimate communion with him. JASON WHITMAN.

PORTLAND, August 10, 1842.

REV. AND DEAR SIR:-Your book is a treasure. The only wonder to me is that you ever found time to make it so short. Volumes must have accumulated upon your hands in preparing eighty chapters upon as many distinct titles of the Saviour; and you must allow me to congratulate you on your extraordinary success upon two points: In condensation, and in the avoidance of everything, so far as I can perceive, which smacks of sectarianism. Wishing you the reward you so well deserve, here and hereafter, for your labors in this behalf,

I am, dear sir,

Your friend and sincere well-wisher,

JOHN NEAL

FROM THE EASTERN ARGUS.

We do not hesitate to say that this work ought to be in the library of every Christian family—no matter to what denomination its members may belong.

FROM REV. SYLVESTER JUDD, JR., of AUGUSTA, ME.

The book of the Rev. Mr. SPEAR, on the Titles of Jesus, I cheerfully recommend to the attention of all, and believe it well adapted to the great purposes of faith and practice. SYLVESTER JUDD, JR.

FROM REV. WILLIAM A. DREW, OF AUGUSTA, ME.

A beautiful book, and a good one; ay, one that does credit to the author-and which does credit also to the denomination of which he is a member. It evidently was not prepared, as some other books are, to sell, but to instruct and edify its readers.

FROM THE EVENING GAZETTE, OF BOSTON.

The value and high estimation in which the work before us is held, may be conceived from the fact, that it has in less than two years reached twelve editions. The subject, in itself most beautiful, has been handled by the writer, Rev. Charles Spear, of Boston, in such a manner as to diffuse upon the pages of the volume the light of a Christian spirit, shining calmly and peacefully from every sentence. Now and then we notice a passage which will of course find opposition from sectarian feeling; but the tenor and spirit, in which even this is conveyed, are so truly Christian, that it does not jar upon the spirit of devotion. It is an instructive and pleasant work for the Sabbath, and the style of its execution does great credit to the author. It is for sale by the author.

FROM REV. BARZILLAI FROST, OF CONCORD, MASS.

I have examined several important chapters of Mr. Spear's book, called "Names and Titles of the Lord Jesus Christ." From these chapters, and from the manner in which it is recommended by the best judges, I am satisfied that it is written with ability and learning, and in an excellent spirit; and that it contains much useful in struction, especially for the common reader and the Sunday-schoo! BARZILLAI FROST.

teacher.

Notices from Europe.

FROM "THE INQUIRER," PUBLISHED IN LONDON.

"The author has brought together, with great diligence, all the NAMES and TITLES which are in Scripture applied to Christ,-we might almost add, or have been imagined to be so applied,―amounting altogether to EIGHTY. Each of these he explains and illustrates practically conveying much useful comment in a popular style, accompanied by a great variety of valuable, moral and devotional sentiment. That the work is adapted for general usefulness, is evident from its extensive and rapid sale in America. We believe it is as yet scarcely known at this side of the Atlantic, but it would probably suit the wants of many, and be esteemed a valuable addition to our stock of practical divinity. We have no hesitation in expressing our approbation of its prevailing opinions and tendency, and our hope that it will meet with a welcome amongst us.

"We believe Mr. Spear is right in thinking that no attempt so extensive as his own had previously been made. The Titles of Christ, which could be supposed to involve controversial considerations, have been examined by writers on opposite sides of the great disputed questions; but the treatment of them so extensively, as subjects for useful explanation and sources of practical improvement, is, we think, novel, and must have cost a good deal of labor and thought." London, Jan. 28, 1843.

FROM "THE BIBLE CHRISTIAN," BELFAST, IRELAND.

"We cordially recommend all our readers to purchase this work. We recommend it to Christian families as a useful and interesting auxiliary to their devotional exercises. We recommend it to congregational libraries, as a work that will seldom be allowed to rest upon the shelves. We recommend it to Sunday-school teachers as one of the best Manuals we know, for rational explanation, and for practical lessons of piety and morality. And since it is one of the goodly fashions of the present day for all persons who would aspire to any degree of literary taste, to display literary ornaments on their drawingroom tables, we can confidently recommend it for this purpose too. In typography, paper and binding, it is beautifully got up. It contains two fine engravings, by an eminent American artist. And if visitors have occasionally to wait a few minutes for the appearance of the mistress of the house, we do not know how they could spend the time more pleasantly or more profitably, than in perusing a section of the 'Names and Titles of Jesus."

Among the thousands who have purchased this work may be named the following:

Hon. Josiah Quincy, LL. D., President of Harvard University. Rev. William E. Channing, D. D.

Rt. Reverend Alexander Viets Griswold, D. D., Bishop of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island; acting Bishop of New Hampand senior and presiding Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States of America.

shire;

Rev. Henry Giles, of England.

Hon. S. Longfellow, Me.

Marcus Morton.

Rev. Addison Searle, Chaplain U. S. Navy.

Thomas H. Perkins, Boston.

Thomas C. Upham, Prof. of Metaphysics and Ethics, and Instructor

in the Hebrew Language Bowdoin College, Me.

Rev. S. J. May, Principal of the Normal School, Lexington.

George E. Ellis, of Charlestown.

Ichabod Nichols, D. D., of Portland.

"Henry W. Bellows, of N. Y.

(( W. B. O Peabody, of Springfield, Mass.

S. B. Woodward, Superintending Physician of State Lunatic Hos

pital, Worcester.

W. C. Bryant, of N. Y.

Benjamin Abbot, formerly Principal of Exeter Academy, N. H.

Hon. John Q. Adams.

Hon. Charles Jackson, Boston.

William Prescott, Boston.

S. E. Sewall, Esq., Boston.

Samuel E. Coues, President of American Peace Society.

A New Work.

ESSAYS ON THE PUNISHMENT OF DEATH.

BY CHARLES SPEAR, OF BOSTON;

AUTHOR OF TITLES OF JESUS;' 'ESSAYS ON IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT,' ETC.

WITH A FINE ENGRAVING.

FOURTH EDITION.

THIS work is intended to present a concise and practical view of the subject of Capital Punishment. For years the author has felt deeply interested in it, and has spent much time in the collection of facts. In its preparation he had access to many valuable foreign publications, scarcely known in this country.

CONTENTS.

PART I.-HISTORY AND OBSERVATION.

ESSAY I.-SACREDNESS OF HUMAN LIFE.

ESSAY II.-REVENGEFUL.

ESSAY III.-SCRUPLES OF JURORS AND WITNESSES.

ESSAY IV.-EFFECT OF PUBLIC EXECUTIONS UPON THE PRISONER. ESSAY V.-EFFECT OF PUBLIC EXECUTIONS UPON THE SPECTATORS. ESSAY VI.-EFFECT OF PUBLIC EXECUTIONS UPON DOMESTIC LIFE. ESSAY VII.-EFFECT OF ABOLISHMENT.

ESSAY VIII.

DANGEROUS TO LIBERTY.

ESSAY IX.-FUTURE CONDITION OF THE SOUL.

ESSAY X.-IRREMEDIABILITY.

PART II.-SACRED SCRIPTURES.

ESSAY I.-CAIN.

ESSAY II.-COVENANT WITH NOAH.

ESSAY III.-MOSAIC CODE.

ESSAY IV.-TEACHINGS OF CHRIST.

ESSAY V.-OBJECTIONS.

ESSAY VI.-ENCOURAGEMENTS.

O'CONNELL'S Speech on the subject is embodied in the work.

A list of all the capital offences in the Union is given; a labor said by distinguished jurists never to have been accomplished before.

The work is published and sold by the Author, 24 London street, Boston. Having incurred great expense in the publication, and being of infirm health, with a large family, he looks to a generous public to sustain him in his humble efforts to ameliorate the condition of the poor criminal.