Poems -- 1794
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- A short account of Algiers,, containing a description of the climate of that country, of the manners and customs of the inhabitants, and of their several wars against Spain, France, England, Holland, Venice, and the other powers of Europe, from the usurpation of Barbarossa and the invasion of the Emperor Charles V. to the present time; : with a concise view of the origin of the rupture between Algiers and the United States. : [Four lines from Buchanan]
- The History of Master Jackey and Miss Harriot., To which is added, a few maxims for the improvement of the mind. : Dedicated to the good children of the United States of America. : [Four lines of verse]
- An American selection of lessons in reading and speaking., Calculated to improve the minds and refine the taste of youth. And also to instruct them in the geography, history, and politics of the United States. : To which are prefixed, rules in elocution, and directions for expressing the principal passions of the mind. : --Being the third part of A grammatical institute of the English language. : To which is now added, an appendix, containing several new dialogues., By Noah Webster, Jun. Esquire, author of "Dissertations on the English language," "Collection of essays and fugitive writings," &c
- The conspiracy of kings;, a poem: addressed to the inhabitants of Europe, from another quarter of the world., By Joel Barlow, author of The vision of Columbus, Advice to the privileged orders, &c. &c. ; [Six lines of verse]
- The pilgrim's progress, from this world to that which is to come:, delivered under the similitude of a dream, in three parts. : Wherein are set forth the manner of his setting out; the several dangers and difficulties he met with in his journey; and the many victories he obtained over the world, the flesh, and the devil, together with his happy arrival at the celestial city., By John Bunyan. ; To which is added, the life and death of the author. ; [One line from Hosea]
- The Carriers of the American daily advertiser to their customers,, on the commencement of the year 1795
- Evangelic poetry:, for the purposes of devotion, excited by spiritual songs: and conviction urged by Gospel truth., By Pelatiah Chapin, A.M. in Hopkinton. ; [Five lines from Young's Night thoughts]
- Thoughts on the death of the King of France., By William Fox, London
- Jacky Dandy's delight: or The history of birds and beasts;, in verse and prose. : Adorned with a variety of cuts. : [Four lines of verse]
- Mentoria; or The young lady's friend., In two volumes., By Mrs. Rowson, of the New-Threatre, Philadelphia: author of The inquisitor, Fille de chambre, Victoria, Charlotte, &c. &c
- A Wonderful dream,, by Dr. Watts
- An Account of the remarkable conversion of a little boy and girl
- An essay on the education and genius of the female sex., To which is added, an account, of the commencement of the Young-Ladies' Academy of Philadelphia, held the 18th of December, 1794, under the direction of Mr. John Poor, A.M. principal., By J.A. Neal. ; [Four lines from Young]
- Poems upon several occasions,, by the Reverend Mr. John Pomfret. ; To which are added, his remains, with some account of his life and writings
- A remarkable narrative of Whiting Sweeting;, who was executed at Albany, in the state of New York for murder. : [Two lines of Scripture text]
- The genuine experience and dying address of Mrs. Dolly Taylor, of Reading, Vermont,, who departed this life, May 19th, 1794, actually dictated by herself, and taken from her lips, a little before her death: ; now published with her husband's testimony concerning her, for whom he now mourns, but not without hope
- The experience of Nancy Welch, a blind woman;, together with lines for a family of her acquaintance., (Composed by herself.)
- A new hieroglyphical Bible for the amusement & instruction of children;, being a selection of the most useful lessons; and most interesting narratives; (scripturally arranged) from Genesis to the Revelations. : Embellished with familiar figures & striking emblems neatly engraved. : To the whole is added a sketch of the life of our Blessed Saviour, the holy Apostles, &c. : Recommended by the Revd. Rowland Hill M.A
- Democracy:, an epic poem, by Aquiline Nimble-Chops, democrat. ; Canto first
- A Pretty ptay-thing , for children of all denominations., Containing, I. Tom Noddy and his sister Sue, a lilliputian story. II. An alphabet in prose, interspersed with proper lessons in life, for the use of great children. III. A few maxims for the improvement of the mind. IV. The sound of the letters explained by visible objects. V. The puzzling-cap; a choice collection of riddles, in familiar verse. The whole embellished with a variety of cuts[.]
- Monody on the unfortunate Major Andre;, who was executed at Tappan, Nov.--, 1780., By Miss Seward. ; To which are added Major Andre's letters. Addressed to Miss Seward, when at his eighteenth year
- Law is a bottomless pit: or, The history of John Bull., Published from a manuscript found in the cabinet of the famous Sir H. Polesworth, in the year 1712
- The triumphs of temper;, a poem in six cantos., By William Hayley, Esq. ; [Three lines in Latin from Dante]
- Aspasio vindicated and the Scripture doctrine of imputed righteousness defended,, in eleven letters from Mr. Hervey to Mr. John Wesley, in answer to that gentleman's remarks on Theron and Aspasio. With Mr. Wesley's letter prefixed. : To which is annexed, A defence of Theron and Aspasio, against the objections contained in Mr. Sandeman's letters on Theron and Aspasio. With Mr. Harvey's letters to the author prefixed. : [Four lines from Galatians]
- The dissolution of earthly monarchies; the downfall of antichrist; and the full display of Zion's King., A sermon, delivered to the Baptist church in Ridgfield, March 1, 1794., By Elias Lee. ; [Two lines from Zechariah]
- The pleasures of early piety., A sermon delivered in East-Windsor, at the funeral of Mr. Simeon Birge, who departed this life October 26, 1792, in the twentieth year of his age. : Published at the request of the mourning family., By David M'Clure. A.M. ; [Six lines of verse]
- A New-Year's verse
- Henry and Emma,, a poem. Upon the model of The nut-brown maid., By Matthew Prior, Esq
- The Bible
- The pilgrim's progress from this world to that which is to come,, delivered under the similitude of a dream, in three parts. : Wherein is set forth, I. The manner of his setting out; II. His dangerous journey; and III. His safe arrival at the desired country., By John Bunyan. ; To which is added, the life and death of the author. ; [One line from Hosea]
- A poem on industry., Addressed to the citizens of the United States of America., By Colonel David Humphreys, minister resident at the Court of Lisbon
- The narrative of Whiting Sweeting,, who was executed at Albany, the 26th of August, 1792 [i.e., 1791]. Containing an account of his trial before the Supreme Court of Judicature of the state of New-York, at the July term, 1791, for the murder of Darius Quimby; the substance of the charge of His Honor the chief justice of the jury, with the sentence of death on the prisoner; an address to the public, on the fatal consequences of a life spent in sin, instanced in his own conduct ..., Written by himself, and published for the benefit of precious souls, at his particular and dying request. ; To which are added, an account of the behaviour of the unhappy sufferer, from his confinement to execution, and the substance of his address at the gallows. By one who had free access to, and frequent conversation with him
- An American selection of lessons in reading and speaking., Calculated to improve the minds and refine the taste of youth. And also to instruct them in the geography, history, and politicks of the United States. : To which is prefixed rules in elocution, and directions for expressing the principal passions of the mind. : Being the third part of A grammatical institute of the English language., By Noah Webster, Jun'r. Esquire
- Address of the carrier of the Gazette of the United States
- The Chester garland., In four parts. Part I. How a merchant married a lady, whom he left unbedded, and went to sea; and how coming home he was drove to Chester, where he ventured all his substance on his wife's chastity. ..
- The Columbian muse., A selection of American poetry, from various authors of established reputation
- The village merchant:, a poem. : To which is added The country printer. : [Four lines of verse]
- Fables, by the late Mr. Gay. ; In one volume complete
- The progress of dulness, or The rare adventures of Tom Brainless., By the celebrated author of Mc.Fingal
- Greenfield Hill:, a poem, in seven parts. I. The prospect. II. The flourishing village. III. The burning of Fairfield. IV. The destruction of the Pequods. V. The clergyman's advice to the villagers. VI. The farmer's advice to the villagers. VII. The vision, or prospect of the future happiness of America., By Timothy Dwight. D.D
- America's timely remembrancer; or, The minister preaching his own funeral sermon;, being a warning from heaven to all vile sinners on earth. With a particular relation of many wonderful things seen; by the Rev. Mr. Chamberlain. In a vision just before his decease, the precise time of which was shewn to him
- Food for the mind: or, A new riddle book., Compiled for the use of the great and the little good boys and girls of America. : [Two lines of verse from Homer]
- A Worthy example of a virtuous wife ...
- The most illustrious and renowned history of the seven champions of Christendom., In three parts. Containing their honourable births, victories, and noble atchievements , by sea and land, in divers strange countries; their combats with giants, monsters &c. wonderful adventures in desarts [sic], wildernesses, inchanted castles; their conquests of empires, kingdoms; relieving distressed ladies, with their faithful loves to them: the honour they won in tilts and tournaments, and success against the enemies of Christendom: Also, the heroic adventures of St. George's three sons. : Together, with the manner of their untimely deaths; and how they came to be stiled saints, and champions of Christendom
- The death and burial of Cock Robin;, with the tragical death of A, Apple-pye, the whole taken from the original manuscript, in the possession of Master Meanwell
- The Danger of excessive drinking., A poem. : [Two lines from Solomon]
- The mourner: or The afflicted relieved., By Benjamin Grosvenor, D.D. ; To which is annexed Dr. Young's Resignation. ; [Two lines from Job]
- An essay on man., In four epistles. : To which are added The universal prayer and Messiah., By Alexander Pope, Esq
- The World turned upside down or The comical metamorphoses, A work entirely calculated to excite laughter in grown persons and promote morality in the young ones of both sexes : Decorated with 34 coppper plates curiously drawn and engraved. : [Four lines of verse]
- Elegiac poems;, also, a small collection of hymns., By a country farmer, in Woodstock, (Vermont.)