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5. Discourse on classical learning before the Alumni of Columbia 

 College, JVeio York, May, 1830, by John T. Irving. — This produc- 

 tion is not unlike the preceding, both in its literary character, and in 

 the views which it propounds on the subject of classical education. 

 It is both illustrated, and recommended by a biographical notice of 

 the late eminent Dr. William Samuel Johnson of Connecticut, one of 

 the most splendid ornaments of literature and jurisprudence which 

 this country has produced. When he was more than ninety years of 

 age he was still eloquent, and interesting ; and not more venerable 

 than attractive ; for, his manners were still those of finished courtesy, 

 and the native vivacity his mind was scarcely repressed by his years. 



6. Address at the opening of the Classical Hall at Brooklyn, by 

 Theodore Eames. Discourse on Education, before the Wayne Coun- 

 ty Education Society, {JY. Y.) by Myron Holley. — Both these 

 discourses display in an advantageous manner, the great object and 

 importance of education, and it is very gratifying to observe men of de- 

 cided talent and knowledge, giving the power of their minds, to this, 

 the highest interest of the community. Mr. Holley has displayed in 

 a glowing manner, the advantages of our free institutions. In all the 

 addresses which we have thus concisely mentioned, it is not knowledge 

 alone that is recommended ; a high moral standard is also exhibited, 

 and the pupil is forcibly reminded, that knov^^ledge, without virtue, is 

 only the power, to do harm more effectually and extensively. 



7. Address at the opening of a new edifice, for the JYew York Dis- 

 pensary, by the Rev. J. F. Schroeder, A. M. 1830. — This is a pow- 

 erful appeal to the better feelings of men, in behalf of the victims 

 of poverty, disease and suffering, and it is supported by many very 

 interesting facts. 



Mr. Schroeder is prone to give his influence in favor of good and 

 liberal things, and there can be no doubt that such discourses, by en- 

 lightened christian orators, produce an extensive, lasting, and happy 

 influence on society. 



8. Method of acquiring a full knowledge of the English language, 

 by A. B. Johnson, before the JYew York State Lyceum, at Utica. — 

 An arrangement upon the plan recommended by Mr. Johnson, would 

 facilitate the just and full comprehension of the English language, 

 and had the alphabetical arrangement, (which he does not propose 



