FAST DAY SERMON RBVIB\yED. 9 



papers), which seem to differ from you in opinion as to its 

 merits." 



In contradistinction to the opinion expressed by the talented 

 and reverend critic in his pulpit — as already quoted — the 

 author experiences great pleasure in presenting, first, the 

 following extracts in brief, which he selects from several 

 scores of similar frank and fair criticisms, fkom certain 



RELIGIOUS JOURNALS. 



The Westei'n Family Circle says, that " Burnham's 

 new volume is full of spice and wit, and is one of the most 

 instructive and readable volumes that ever fell under our 

 observation. We heartily commend it to general perusal ; 

 for none can be so stoical as to rise from a careful read- 

 ing of this amusing book without feeling wiser in the ways 

 of this world, as well as better and happier." 



The Pluladelphia Observer pronounces it "a very 

 humorous record of a very singular delusion ; " and recom- 

 mends its perusal to " all who can enjoy an innocent laugh 

 over the explosion of a most unhealthy and curious bubble,' 

 which the author has effectually destroyed." 



The Boston Puritan Recorder states that "this volume 

 details an actual state of things, in regard to the whole hen 

 tribe, as having existed in this country within the last few 

 years. We may safely say that some of its details are, in 

 pointof genuine humor, quite irresistible." 



The Buffalo Christian Advocate exclaims, " Such a pre- 

 sentation as we have in this volume, both in story and em- 

 bellishment, the world has never seen before ! Our ideas 



