CATALOGUE BEADLE’S DIME PUBLICATIONS, COMPRISING DIME NOVELS, DIME BIOGRAPHIES, DIME HAND-BOOKS OF GAMES, Ere., DIME HAND-BOOKS FOR HOUSEWIVES, DIME HAND-BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, DIME HAND-BOOKS FOR TAX-PAYERS, DIME FAMILY AND SCHOOL SERIES, DIME SERIES OF AMERICAN BATTLES, DIME SONG BOOKS, ETc., Erc., Ere. BEADLE AND COMPANY, NEW YORK: 118 WILLIAM STREET. LONDON: 44 PATERNOSTER ROW. Dm 4° $a g 432 | tle6 fo 3 # & bee * A Word to those who Desire Good Books at Cheap Rates! THE DIME PUBLICATIONS. In the Dime Publications of the house of BEADLE AND ComPANy the intelligent American public will find books which, by their literary excel- lence, their interest, and their beauty of typography, commend each issue even to the critical reader. Their wide-spread popularity is owing not less to the cheapness than to the real merit of the books. The Dimx Novets series comprises nothing but carefully-chosen works, chiefly in the field of American historical fiction, and frontier, backwoods and Indian life delineation. Only the most unexceptionable of American romance writers contribute to the series—thus assuring the high moral as well as literary excellence of each issue. Beyond question, this series embodies some of the most enticing, as it certainly comprises the cheap- est, books in American light literature. The Dime BrogRaruies are unusually valuable and appropriate. Each issue is 100 pages, 12mo., set in clear face, close-cast large type; and, be- ing prepared with all the care of elaborate works, contains the matter of a large and expensive book. The list comprises only those whose char- acter and deeds render their record one of unique interest and bril- liancy. The Men oF THE Time series embraces very graphic and ‘stirring bio- graphical sketches of our ‘‘ Fighting Generals’—those who are working out the great problem of the Union. The list, it will be observed, con- tains those whose record the public desire to read. The Dime Text and Hanp-Booxs have won @ permanent place in the market for such works. The motto, “Incomparable in excellence, unap- proachable in price,”’ especially attaches to these little volumes—each one of which is perfectly satisfactory on its subject. ‘To the housekeeper, to young people, and to those interested in games, etc., these books are a valuable. The Druze Famity and Scroor series embraces Speakers Nos. 1 to 3; Dialogues (parlor dramas, etc.) Nos, 1 and 2; Melodist (Music and w ofile) of over one hundred choice melodies ; Song Books, Nos. 1 to 9; Union Song Books 1to4; Songs of the Olden Time, etc. BEADLE AND COMPANY, Publishers, 118 Willliam Street, New York. N. B.—The Dime Publications are sold by newsdealers generally OF, are sent post free, to any address, on recipt of price. } (2) “~ Bi ee oe 4, sigh. Re Me BEADLE’S DIME BIOGRAPHICAL LIBRARY. One Hundred Pages Complete. No. 1--LIFE OF GARIBALDI, the Liberator of Italy. By O. J. Vicror, ” etc author of lives of ** Scott,’ ** Wayne, iG: The wonderful career of Garibaldi reads like a wild romance. No man ever lived who has performed such prodigies of valor, or who has hada more varied fortune. Mr. Victor has produced the only authentic life of the man yet given. It is written in astyle calculated to enchain attention from first to last. No. 2—LIFE OF DANIEL BOONE, the Hunter of Kentucky. By E. 8. Eis, author of lives of ** Pontiac,’ ** Kit Carson,” * Crockett,”’ etc. A stirring and thoroughly romantic narrative, by one who has wona ermanent place in our literature as a delineator of Border and Indian ife and History. The work embodies, beside the life of Boone. narra- tives of the defeat of St. Clair, of the adventures of Simon Kenton, McClernand and others. No, 8—LIFE OF KIT CARSON, the Rocky Mountain Scout and Guide. By E. 8. Exvis, anthor of lives of ‘‘ Tecumseh,” ‘*‘ Kit Carson,”’ etc. The celebrated ‘Kit’ is here daguerreotyped in a biography of exciting nature. His long ‘tramps,’ his wild life on the prairies, his terrible ex- periences and sufferings as Explorer and Guide, his “rancho’’ home—all conspire to render his story one of peculiar and thrilling interest. No. 4--LIFE OF ANTHONY WAYNE, the Revolutionary Patriot and Hero of Two Wars. By O. J. Vieror, author of life of ** Garibaldi,” etc. Old **Mad Anthony’’ is a noble historical character. He is, literally, one of the Fathers of the Republic. Mr. Victor has painted his sturdy character in truthful colors, and produces a book which possesses a per- petual interest for those who love their country and its brave defenders. No, 5--LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF DAVID CROCKETT, By E.S. Evxis, author of lives of ** Boone,” ‘* Kit Carson,’ ‘t Pontiac,”’ etc. The immortal Colonel Crockett has a name and fame perennial. He certainly was one of the most remarkable men this continent has pro- duced. At once, citizen, statesman, hunter and warrior, his career was one wilder than that of any hero of romance. Mr. Ellis has essayed to paint the man as he was—to tell the story of his deeds, as fully and cor- rectly as possible. The biography is, hence, very complete. No, 6-LIFE OF WINFIELD SCOTT, embracing his Military and Civic Services. By O. J. Victor, author of lives of Garibaldi,” ‘‘Wayne,” ete. Alexander Humboldt, after carefully studying every move in the Mexi- can campaign, pronounced Scott the greatest general of modern times. In great Britain he is regarded as the equal of the Duke of Wellington in all the high qualities of command and strategy. Let the youth of our land read it for its lessons of courage, faith, patriotism and integrity. No, 7-LIFE OF PONTIAC THE CONSPIRATOR, and the Siege of De- troit. By E. 58. Exxis, author lives of ** Tecumseh,” ‘* Kit Carson,” ete, Pontiac was a very remarkable character. His life was devoted to his one great desire of sweeping the entire white race from the continent. Wis prowess filled the land with the terror of his name. His matchless elo- quence stirred savage hearts from the Northern Lakes to the Everglades of Florida. All persons interested in our early history, and in the life of one of the most remarkable of Chiefs, should not fail to procure the book. No, 8--LIFE. EXPLORATIONS AND ADVENTURES OF JOHN CHAS. FREMONT, the American Pathfinder. Hlere is a_book at once biography and the romance of biography. It tells the story of Fremont’s adventurous life in a connected narrative, which can not fail to interest every lover of the novel and exciting life in the “‘ Far West”’ in the American continent. The most remarkable expe riences of Fremont in his several exploring expeditions, under the guid> ance of the celebrated Kit Carson, are all detailed at length. (3) BEADLE’S DIME BIOGRAPHIES—Continued, No. 9--LIFE OF JOHN PAUL JONES, embracing a full account of his Services in the American, French and Russian Navies. By O. J. VioTor. Paul Jones is one of the most remarkable characters in American his- tory. He was the terror of privateers and himself the most successful privateer of the Revolution. His story is one series of remarkable adventures, which serve to illustrate not only his daring but also serve to show what a man can do when he makes up his mind never to surrender. This biography has been prepared with great care. It differs, in essen- tial particulars from Cooper and Mackenzie’s biographies, and gives, at considerable length, the story of Jones’ service in the Russian navy. Al- together it is a very novel and desirable book. No. 10—-LIFE OF THE MARQUIS LAFAYETTE, the Friend of Lib- erty. By E. P. HouuisTer. So much interest centers around the name of Lafayette that the story of his life is a theme of never ending pleasure. A foreigner, a nobleman of most ancient descent, with vast estates at his command, his ardent worship of liberty, led him to our shores, to become the intimate friend of Washington. Inno small degree he served to comfort and sustain the ‘Father of his Country,’ in his times of severest trial. The part he acted in the council was an important one, while his deeds of valor lend the charm of a chivalrous bravery to his list of eminent virtues. No, 1--LIFE AND EXPLOITS OF TECUMSEH, the Shawnee Chief. 1 y E. 8. Exuis, author of lives of ** Pontiac,” ** Boone,”’ ‘*Crockett,”’ ete. This biography of the renowned Indian warrior and coadjutor of the , British is among the best ever prepared of its subject. The record of his long journeys from the north to the south, of his wild harangues, of his wonderful exhibitions of personal prowess, of his many battles, reads like an Arabian Night’s Tale. The work embraces also biographical notices of Black Hoof, Captain Logan, Cornstalk, Little Turtle, Tarhe (the ‘“Crane,”’) Keokuk, and other celebrated Shawnee Chiefs. No, 12--LIFE OF MAJOR-GENERAL GEORGE B, McCLELLAN, late General in Chief U.S. A. Comprising his services in Mexico, on the Red River Exploration Expe- dition, on the Pacific Railway Survey and Exploration in Northern Ore- gon, on the Army Commission to Europe, etc., together with a complete 1istory of the campaign in Western Virginia. This biography will be found to answer the demand for the story of his life. It is the only biog- raphy of the man worthy of the name. No, 13--PARSON BROWNLOW, and the Unionists of East Tennessee. With a sketch of his Life. Comprising the story of the experiences and sufferings of the Unionists ° of East Tennessee; the Parson’s remarkable adventures; incidents of the prison-life of himself and coadjutors; anecdotes of his daughter; Edito- rials of the Knoxville Whig; together with an interesting account of Buell’s occupation of Tennessee. The version of the Parson’s sufferings and experiences here given will be found as startling as aromance. It is, in no respects, a transcript of the book written by Brownlow, but gives much matter not included in that work. To those who wish for a start- ling story of human wrongs, sufferings and devotion to principle, this lit- tle book especially commends itself. (4) Rett chevelle, occ iibtin tian Tht BEADLE'S DIME BIOGRAPHIES— Continued. MEN OF THE TIME: COMPRISING BIOGRAPHIES OF OUR EMINENT GENERALS. This fine series of Dime books should be in the hands of every young man and citizen. They are prepared from original and fresh data, and comprise, beside, full accounts of the great battles in which their subjects have participated. The series, thus far, comprises the following: No. 1. No. 2. No. 3. Halleck, Butler, Hooker, Pope, Banks, Rosecrans, Siegel, Burnside, Grant, Corcoran, Baker, McClernand, ° Prentiss and others. Stevens and others. Mitchell. BEADLE’S LIBRARY OF HAND-BOOKS FOR CITIZENS. THE NATIONAL TAX LAW, TOGETHER WITH THE AMENDED ACT OF MARCH 8p, 1863. Giving the Tax Law, Schedules, etc., as they now are, complete, ar- ranged in a manner calculated to facilitate easy reference, This edition is conceded to be the best in the market. Besides Nota- tions, References, etc., it contains a very perfect LIST OF ARTICLES TAXED AND THE RATES IMPOSED, arranged in alphabetical order. .This renders it available to all classes. (2 A good business can be done by agents and canvassers selling this admirable edition, as almost every tax-payer now finds it necessary to study “the law.” Considering the amount of letter-press and the ar- ee of matter this Dime edition is incomparably the cheapest yet offered. COMPANION TO THE TAX LAW—Crrizen’s (Die) Eprrion. THE TAX LAW DECISIONS, TOGETHER WITH A COMPLETE STAMP DIRECTORY. This valuable work gives all the decisions of the Commissioner of In- ternal Revehue upon the construction and enforcement of the Narronan Tax Law. It is, indeed, only second in importance to the Tax Law, and will be found its companion volume, in many ways. To tax-payers of all classes, to manufacturers of all kinds, to licensees, to all using stamps, it is a Directory and Guide. The arrangement of the Decisions is twofold: ist, in alphabetical summary; 2d, in official form. The people with this volume, and our Citizen’s (Dime) Edition, revised, of the ‘‘ Tax Law,” have the entire law and rules for its enforcement. The two works com- prise more letter-press and more matter of information than are given in any work or works yet offered, at any price. (5) BEADLE’S DIME NOVELS, A Dollar Book for a Dime! This series comprises many ofthe choicest works of fiction and ance yet or to the American public. Each issue will embrace a complete novel, and will contain from One Hundred and Twelve to One Hundred and T'wenty-Hight large 12mo. pages of letter-press, printed with clear and expressly prepared type, and bound in heavy paper covers of bright salmon color—at the nominal stim of Ten Cen‘vs. i No, 1-MALAESKA: the Indian Wife of the White Hunter. By Mrs. ANN 8. STEPHENS, author‘of **‘ Myra,”’ ** Sybil Chase,’’ ‘* Esther,”’ etc. The scene of this fine romance is Jaid in and around New York, in those not very distant days, when the ‘* dusky skins ’’ infested the Weehawken hights. Its perusal will prove that in beauty and interest, it is quite equal to any of the numerous works which the distinguished authoress has hitherto published. No. 2-THE PRIVATEER’S CRUISE, and the Bride of Pomfret Hall. By Harry CavenvisH, author of ** The Reefer of ’%6,” etc. The time is in the glorious days of °76, when almost our entire navy was made up of privateers, whose deeds of daring have given them historic renown. “The Privateer’s Cruise’ tells the story of this romantic guerrilla seq warfare, while through the narrative of the privateersman runs the thread of a sweet love story—thus giving it a double interest. No. 3--MYRA: the Child of Adoption. By Mrs. ANN 8. STEPHENS, au- thor of ** Malaeska,’’ ** Sybil Chase,’’ ‘* Esther,”’ etc. This is a romance founded upon the checkered life of Mrs. Myra Clark Gaines, and tells a story which would startle many a reader. It is full of pathos, and exquisite delineations of life-seenes in the South. No. 4--ALICE WILDE, the Raftsman’s Daughter. By Mrs. M. V. Vic- Tor, author of ** {he Backwood’s Bride,” ‘* Uncle Ezekiel,” etc. A most delightful and refreshing story of Pine Woods life. It is from the pen of one of the best writers of fiction in this country, whose West- ern experiences and studies of backwoods character, have given her a pre- eminence in this field of fiction. The story embodies unctuous humor euough to fill two ordinary volumes. No. 5--THE GOLDEN BELT ; or, the Carib’s Pledge. By Cotrn Barker. The scene is laid in the tropics, just after the discovery of this.country by Columbus, when the old Castilian line of Spaniards first stepped upon these shores. The hero is a gallant Spanish cavalier, who received a belt of virgin gold from the hands of a Carib Chief, as a pledge that he should guard his life. Our hero woos an Indian maiden, and, after many thrilling adventures, leads her to the altar—being the frst maiden of the princely Carib line who wed a Spanish subject. , the Cave-Child. By Mrs. M. A. Denison, author of “‘ The Me is Vintresse,”’ ‘* Florida,” ‘‘ Ruth Margerie,”’ etc. This is a romance of the wilds of Pennsylvania and the city of Philadel- phia, in which a child left to the cruel hands of an old woman who lives in a caye, has a life-experience of a most singular character. No. 7--THE REEFER OF '76; or, the Cruise of the Fire-Fly. By Harry CavenpisH, author of ** The Privateer’s Cruise,’ etc. A most exciting sea romance of the “times which tried nfen’s souls.” Paul Jones, and his terrible conflicts on the sea, in the cause of American TIndependence, are incidentally introduced, and give noble examples of patriotism, devotion to duty, and faith to our flag. No. 8--SETH JONES; or, the Captives of the Frontier. By Epwarp 8, Exuis, author of * Bill Biddon,”’ ** Nat Todd,” ‘* Oonomoo,” etc. A romance illustrative of life in the early settlements_of New York, when the Indian carried terror into many a forest home. It isa story of true beauty and power, with a sprinkling of most delicious humor. 6 CATALOGUE OF BEADLES DIME NOVELS—Continued. Wo. 9-THE SLAVE SCULPTOR; or, the Prophetess of the Secret Chambers. By Wm. JARED HALL. This magnificent historical romance treats of the Aztecs at the time of their conquest by Cortez. The characters introduced, embraces Cortez and his leaders :—the unhappy Montezuma, emperor of the Aztecs; his brother (the succeeding emperor,) Gantemozin, and many dramatis per- sonae of a romance of unusual power and beauty. No, 10-THE BACK WOOD'S BRIDE: a Romance of Squatter Life. By Mrs. Merra VY. Victor, author of ‘‘ Maum Guinea,’’ ‘‘ Myrtle,’’ etc. This truly superb story embodies more incident, more character, more pathos and beauty of delineation than any novel yet given by this author ; and it is but just to say, it is one of the most admirable romances given to the public since the days of Cooper’s ** Pathfinder.’’ Squatter and Bor- der Life never had a finer exposition. No, 11--PRISONER OF LA VINTRESSE; or, the Fortunes of a Cuban Heiress. By Mrs M. A. Dentson, author of “ Tim Bumble’s Charge,”’ etc. This is a novel of Cuban and New York life, full of novelty and glowing with interest upon every page. No, 12--BILL BIDDON, T PER; or, Life in the North-west. By Epwarp §. Exuis, author of “ The Trail Hunters,” ‘* Irona,’’ etc. A romance of exceeding interest, beauty, and life-like delineation of the life of hunters and trappers in that vast region oo ee the head waters of the Yellow-stone, and stretching away on the Red River trail. Through it runs the thread of a sweet loye-story, and the excitement of the rescue of a beautiful white captive from the Blackfeet-Sioux Indians. No. 13--CEDAR SWAMP; or, Wild Nat’s Brigade. By Wm. R. Eystrr, This fine historical romance vividly and truthfully portrays those scenes which won for our forefathers the immortality of heroes. Through it runs the thread of a story of love and devotion, which proves how noble and true were the wives and daughters of those homes, No, 14--THE EMERALD NECKLACE; or, Mrs. Butterby’s Boarder. By Mrs. M. V. Victor, author of ** The Unionist’s Daughter,”’ etc. Its characters are of to-day. It is of that school of fiction which, while it preserves all the studied truthfulness of historical incident, still is so iven up to the passion of the story, as to render its perusal extremely ascinating, and its impression pleasing. No. 15--THE FRONTIER ANGEL: a Romance of Kentucky Rangers’ Life. By Epwarp §. Exuis, author of ‘‘ The Riflemen of the Miami,’’ etc. The locale is in Northern Kentucky and Southern Ohio and Indiana, and the personages introduced embrace several well-known historical char- acters. It is worthy of the author’s fine repute. No. 16--UNCLE EZEKIEL; and his Exploits on Two Continents. By Mrs. Metta V. Vicror, author of ‘* The Emerald Necklace,” etc. This romance, in its unique delineations of character—in its breadth of humor and whimsicality—in its pathos and picturesqueness—in the beau- ty of the story proper it is unquestionably one of the most enjoyable of novels. Mrs. Victor in her inimitable ‘‘ Miss Slimmens’ Papers”’ proved herself to be one of the best ae humorous writer on this side of the Atlantic. In “Uncle Ezekiel’? she has brought her best powers as a humorist and novelist in play. No. 17--MADGE WYLDE, the Young Man’s Ward; or, Lights and Shad- ows of Orphan Life. By author of * Clifton,” ‘* Hates and Loves,” etc, This delightful romance is a thorough daguerreotype of certain phases of high and low life, which are very rarely conteetty told. It is charac- terized by great beauty, pathos and excitement. (7) — SS CATALOGUE OF BEAPLE’S DIME NOVELS—Continued. No, 18--NAT TODD; or, the Fate of the Sioux’ Captive. A Sequel to “ Bill Biddon,”’ No. 12. By E. 8. Eris, author of “ Seth Jones,” etc. The odd * Nat’ here plays a leading part, and carries the reader per Jorce along with him over the plains into the fastnesses of the far Norih- west, whither he pursues a shadow. It is a very odd and enticing story. No, 19--MASSASOIT’S DAUGHTER; or, the French Captives. By A. J. H. uGanne, author of The Peon Prince,”’ etc. Sameeda, daughter of Massasoit, was an Indian Princess of rare beauty and virtues. Wer life was full of romance, and her relations to the whites have rendered her name memorable. The story above referred to is one of unusual power and dramatic interest. No. 20--FLORIDA; or, the Iron Will. By Mrs. M. A Denison, author of ‘* Tim Bumble’s Charge,” “Prisoner of La Vintresse,”’ ete. This is one of the most powerful and beautiful romances yet penned by Mrs. Denison. The action and characters are all in the life of to-day— acting out the drama of life as it is, in certain social circles of our cities. No, 21—SYBIL CHASE; or, the Valley Ranche. By Mrs. Ann S, Srr- PHENS, author of ‘* Esther,’’ ‘* Malaeska,”’ ** Myra,” ete. The vast popularity of Mrs. Stephens insures a large circulation for all that she writes. In this story, it may be said with truth she has excelled herself; and it must be pronounced one of the best stories she has ever written. It is a romantic mingling of the wild California life, and the elegant society and association of New York City. No, 22-THE MAID OF ESOPUS; or, the Trials and Triumphs of the Revolution. By N.C. Iron, anthor of ** Gideon Godbold,” ete. This is a purely historical fiction, written with a thorough knowledge of the men and women of those times which truly tried and tempered souls, and embodies all the interest which attaches to that most eventful era. It is intensely exciting and absorbing in its narrative. No, 25--WINIFRED WINTHROP; or, the Lady of Atherton Hall. By LARA AUGUSTA. : ‘“The Lady of Atherton Hall’? delineates fashionable life as it exists at the South. It is acknowledged to be one of the very best romances of this talented authoress—a Prize Story—and can not fail to please. No, 24—THE TRAIL HUNTERS; or, Monowano, the Shawnee Spy. By Epwarp §. Exuts, author of “* The Forest Spy,” ete. A story of the ‘Dark and Bloody Ground,” (Kentucky) which will com- mand even more attention than the author’s previous works—all of which have had enormous circulation both in this country and in England. No, 25—THE PEON PRINCE; or, the Yankee Knight Errant. By A. J. H. DUGANNE, author of “ The King’s Man,” etc. Tt introduces us to Mexico as it was under the guerrilla reign of a few years ago, and gives us pictures of the country and its remarkably varied life, which challenge attention from their novelty and exciting nature. No, 26--ISABEL DE CORDOVA; or, the Brethren of the Coast. “By Joun 8. WARNER, author of ‘‘ The Wreck of the Albion,” etc. The novel here introduced lets the reader into the secret of the Bucca- neer organization, which for a long time reigned in terror on the seas in the vicinity of Cuba and off the coast of Florida—follows them to the island of Torguga, where their stronghold was, and depicts their life there and on the seas in pursu‘t of their prey. No, 27--STELLA, the Daughter of Liberty. A Tale of the War of "6. By N. C. Inon, author of ‘* The Double Hero,” ‘“* The Two Guards,”’ etc. The heroine here isa true daughter of liberty, and dares danger, dares suffering, dares every thing for her loye of country and affection for its defenders, It is historically true, yet is one of the most interesting of romances. (8) af CATALOGUE OF BEADLE’S DIME NOVELS—Continued. No. 28--KING BARNABY;; or, the Maidens of the Forest. A romance of the Mickmacks. By N. Wm. BusTEED. This novel deals with Indian life and the exciting incidents of their conflicts with the whites, introducing a great variety of characters, | oth male and female. While the story is historically true, it is, in all the ele- ments of the romance, exceedingly enticing and satisfactory. No. 29--THE FOREST SPY. A Tale of the War of 1812. By Epwarn S ELLis, author of ** Bill Biddon,”’ ‘“* Nat Todd,” ** Oonomoo,”’ etc. No romance, since the days of J. Fenimore Cooper’s celebrated “* Spy,” has isssued from the American press superior to this enchanting story. The successes of Mr. Ellis have been the subject of much gratifying remark among those who look for a pure American historical romance. It introduces us to a remarkable character—one who ae an important and dramatic part in the War of 1812—to Harrison, Tecumseh and Proc- tor ; and while history is verified, it is subordinate to a romance of sin- gular power and interest. No, 30--PUTNAM POMFRET’S WARD: a Vermonter’s Adventure in Mexico. By A. J. H. DuGanne, author of ‘* Massasoit’s Daughter,”’ etc. This romance by one ef our most popular writers is quite apropes, being a story of adventures in Mexico on the breaking out of the last war. The hero and heroine are real live characters, and their remarkable adventures in escaping from the Greasers will not fail to interest all who love humor, novelty, heroism and American spirit, No. 31--THE DOUBLE HERO: a Tale of Sea and Land. By N. C. IRon,. author of ** The Maid of Esopus,” “‘ Gideon Godbold,”’ ‘* Stella,’’ etc. In this delightful novel we have the entire story of the battle of Lake Erie, the battle of the Thames, the expedition upon Sackett’s Harbor, etc. while the by-characters, and, the life on Hewson’s Grant, give to the work the two-fold zest of wooing and warring. No, 32--IRONA; or, Life on the South-west Border. By Epwarp S. Eis, author of ‘‘ The Hunter’s Cabin,” “* The Frontier Angel,” ete, Mr. Ellis has here entered a new though congenial field of character and adventure. He has introduced persons and incidents quite equal in noy- elty and unique interest to any thing which has fallen from his pen. Woman enters more into the thread of the story than in any of his pre- vious works, and there is, in aH the work such a delineation of life and adventure in the old South-west border (of Texas) as will render “ Lrona”’ one of the most exciting and pleasing of all Mr. Ellis’ works. No, 33--MAUM GUINEA, and her 'Plantation ‘Children ;” or, Christ- mas-week among the American Slaves. Double Number, 225 pages complete, beautifully illustrated. Price 20 cents. By Mrs. M. V. Vieror, author of *‘ Malaeska,” ** The Unionist’s Daughter,” etc. Louisiana plantation life during the Holidays is seized upon by the au- thor to weave around the barbecues, night-dancing, Btarytelfing, and love- making of the slaves a romance embodying all the tragédy and pathos, the sorrow and enjoyment, the happiness and humor of slave life and its two-fold experiences. The negro and white characters introduced are all “*representative ’’—each illustrative of some peculiar phase of a strange history. Since Mrs. Stowe’s ‘* Uncle Tom,” there has been nothing at all comparable to this really superb delineation of plantation life. No, 34--RUTH MARGERIE: a Romance of the Revolt of 1689. By Mrs. M. A. Dentson, author of *t Florida,” ‘* Prisoner of La Vintresse,”’ ete. Early New England life is a fruitful field for the romance-writer as well as for the historian. In the story above named, the author has introduced us to one of the most musing. epinanes in the history of the Massachu- setts Bay colony, It is one of this popular author’s best historical fictions. (9) CATALOGUE OF BEADLE’S DIME NOVELS—Continued. No. 85--EAST AND WEST; or, the Bea Frances FULLER Barrira, author of The romance of western life and ady story of very peculiar interest and beauty as only ‘*‘ the Settlements’ can produce, ¢ section of the world can produce but * from the field of her story, making it a pe No, 86--THE RIFLEMEN OF THE MI’ 3y Epwarp $8, Huis, author of * The T The * Riflemen’’ were true sons of the nerves of steel, who became the settlers’ author has seized upon a stirring episod ‘give us a book quite as attractive as any t! American press since *‘ Leatherstocking”’ No. 37-GIDEON GODBOLD; or, the Fa’’ N. C. Iron, author of ** The Double Here This is a most powerful and beautiful ta Revolutionary War. While it tells the ta riage, of his life of secret j#otting and fina gives the touching story of André’s love a to the beautiful woman of his choice, Th tion, the heroism, the gallant deeds of the No, 388—-THE WRONG MAN: a Tale « Henry J. Tuomas, author of ‘‘ The Alle We have, in this fine novel, elements o society of the early Western Settlements with all-its rematvathe characters and ¢ all subsidiary to the exciting drama whi proper—a drama that, while it illustrates personal interest, such as only truly powe: No, 39--THE LAND-CLAIM: a Story of ¥F. F. Barrirr, author of ** Hast and Wes*, The writer seizes upon the novel life ar ity of Willard’s Mill. By Mrs. “he Land-Claim,”’ etc. nture is here reproduced in a It introduces to scenes such id characters such as no other he West.’? The author writes fect picture of western life. MI, A Tale of Southern Ohio. ‘ail Hunters,’’ ‘* Irona,”’ etc. forest, with hearts of fire and Lope and Indians’ terror. The of their memorable career to ing which has fallen from the ¢ found its way over the world. hfal and Unfaithful of 1780. By » «The Two Guards,” etc. e of fidelity and treason in the eof Arnold’s remarkable mar- betrayal of his country, it also id the travedy which followed ough all is the tale of the devo- -cout and spy, Gideon Godbold. f the Early Settlements. By s,''.etc. *most peculiar interest. The is daguerreotyped to the life, ‘range incidents. But this is ch is the burden of the story border life, elicits an intense ful creations can excite. the gamer Missouri. By Mrs, #7 by d experience of the land pre- emptors, whose ‘‘ claims” spotted all of itansas and Nebraska, and are now stretching far away toward the Roch y Mountains. The characters introduced are those of to-day; and in their development the author has brought her years of experience into action. No, 40-THE UNIONIST’S DAUGHTE}}: a Story of the Rebellion in Tennessee. Double number, 224 pages complete. Price 20 cents. By Mrs. Merra V. Vicror, author of ‘“‘ Maum Guinea,” ‘* Myrtle,” ete. This fine romance is one of touching and thrilling interest, giving to the reading and feeling publica Romance or THE Hour, well calculated to enchain attention and to create remark. It gives a true picture of the sufferings and devotion to country of the Unionists of East Tennessee, No. 41-THE HUNTER’S CABIN, By Epwanrp 8. Exxis, author of * The Forest Spy,” ‘Seth Jones,” ‘ The Frontier Angel,” etc. The locus guo of this fine romance is Scuthern Ohio, the time late in the last century, when the fierce Shawnee was the terror of the settle- ments and the scourge of the forest. It introduces us to that hardy race of men-who coped with the savages and finally overcome them. An epi- sode of that warfare is here given of intense interest. No, 42~—THE KING’S MAN: a Story of South Carolina in Reyolu- tionary Times. By A. J. H. Du@annn, author of “* The Peon Prince,” ete. The author here recalls persons and events as they were In South Caro- lina in 1778, seizing upon that moment when the city of Charleston was being defended by the brave Moultrie to introduce us to that element of South Carolina’s disloyalty which rendered many of her citizens infamous in the eyes of patriots. The story as a story is unusually exciting. (10) CATALOGUE OF BEADLES DIME NOVELS—Continued. No. 43-THE ALLENS: A "ale of the great Kanawha Valley. By HENRY J. ‘I'fomas, author of “* The Wrong Man.”’ There is no more romantic sp >t in the Union than the Kanawha Valley, Western Virginia, and in no section of country is there so much of ro- mance in its history. ‘the Aliens’ will be found to enchain the atten tion from its very first. Its inc dents introduce a great variety of charac: ters, and the story is an unusua ly absorbing one, No. 44--AGNES FALKLAND: A Story of Continental Times. By N. C. Iron, author of “Gideon Godbold,”’ **The Double Hero,”’ ete. Our author has here presented us with a story of commingled interest and beauty. The battle fields of Lexington and Bunker Hill, the fatal ex- pedition against Quebec, the Siege of Boston, are all portrayed with a vivid likeness, while through all runs the thread of a good, old-fashioned love story. It is a very choice historical romance. No. 45-ESTHER: A Story of the Oregon Trail. By Mrs, ANN S. StrE- PHENS, author of ‘‘Malaeska,”’ ‘Sybil Chase,”’ ‘‘Myra,’* efc. In ‘'Esther” the authoress has entered a field somewhat new even to her prolific pen. The incidenis and characters all partake of the wild, stirring life of the far West. Mrs. Stephens has written much, but no story from her pen is better calculated to arrest attention than ‘‘Esther.”’ No. 46—WRECK OF THE ALBION. By Jonn S. Warner, author of ** Brethren of the Coast,” ‘*The Black Saip,”’ ete. A good sea tale is a rare production. We have one here, however. Mr. Warner is a sailor of experience, and writes of the sea with a sailor’s love of the deep. The story will prove an enticing one. It has had a very large sale, as, indeed, have all of Mr. Warner’s stories. No. 47--TIM BUMBLE’S CHARGE; or, Mrs. Lattison’s One Great Sor- row. By Mrs. M. A. Dentson, author of ‘The Prisoner of La Vintresse,”’ “Florida,’’ ‘Ruth Margerie,”’ etc. In this romance the author has thrown all her vivacity and power. It is a tale of New England and New York life, full of spirit of country and city, in which a Woman’s joys and sorrows float like a beacon to command our attention. It is a novel possessed of all the author’s best character- istics. No. 48--OONOMO00O, the HURON. By Epwarp 8. Errs, author of “Seth Jones,” “Forest. Spy,”’ ‘‘Riflemen of the Miami,’ ‘‘Irona,’’ etc. Notwithstanding the extraorcinary merits of some of the works named, the story here announced is, in some respects, superior tothe others. It reproduces the noble Huron Indian who pays so prominent a part in the “Riflemen’’ and the ‘‘Hunter’s Cabin.”” It 1s a work of great power and beauty—one well worthy of the author’s reputation. No. 49--THE GOLD HUNTERS. By Mrs. M. V.Vicror, author of *‘Alice Wilde,’ ‘“*“Maum Guinea,” ‘‘Uncle Ezekiel,’ *Unionist’s Daughter,” ete. The work here announced is oneof intense dramatic power and personal interest. It gives us pictures of Pike’s Peak life, which fairly transports the reader to that wonderful rezion. There is a story within a story, in which the author’s talents as a delineator of the heart-life are,very con- spicuous. This romance will take its permanent place in our fiction lit- erature. No, 50-THE BLACK SHIP. By Joun S. Warner, author of ‘Wreck of the Albion,’’ Brethren of the Coast,” etc. Perhaps no sea story issued from the press during the last few years has had the ‘trun’ which has attended the sale of this very exciting and de- lightful romance of the deep. I is so full of vigor, truthful portraiture and novelty of incident, that it will long continue a favorite. > era CATALOGUE OF BEADLE’S DIME NOVELS—Continued. No, 51--THE TWO GUARDS. By N. C. Inon, author of “Gideon God- bold,” *‘Agnes Falkland,” ‘*The Double Hero,” etc. ; In this romance Mr. Iron has created and sustained an interest quite fresh and original: Its portraitures are exceedingly unique. Cvesar, a slave, and Leo, a bloodhound, are the instruments of a drama of a thor- oughly novel but pleasing nature. No. 52-SINGLE EYE: A Story of King Philip’s War. By Warren Sr. JOHN, This work, upon its first appearance, was heralded as a new sensation. It is one of the most highly prized works in the Dime Novels series. It has paved the way for the author’s success as one of the most powerful writers of Indian and frontier life since the days of Fenimore Cooper. No. 538-HATES AND LOVES; or, the Lesson of Four Lives, By the author of ‘** Madge Wylde.” This story is one of those properly characterized as heart romances. It is full of power, passion and pathos. It introduces life as i¢ is in certain circles of the metropolis, yct, in its truth, preserves the purity of thought and feeling requisite for all works introduced to this series. It is a beau- tiful and will prove a captivating romance. No. 54--MYRTLE, the Child of the Prairie. By Mrs. M. V. Vicror, au- thor of ‘The Emerald Necklace,"’ ‘‘Maum Guinea,”’ etc. The whole field of popular fiction contains no more delightful novel than this. It is the story ofa female child found on the prairie by a bach- elor, and brought up by him in the wilds of the West. Romantic epi- ae of life, love, humor and pathos contrive to render it a very novel novel. No. 55--OFF AND ON: or, the ‘‘ Ranger’s ’ First Cruise. By Jonn S. WARNER, author of “The Biack Ship,” ** Brethren of the Coast,” ete. “ Off and On” gives us sea-life in 1777, when our Continental Congress was too poor to float a navy; but when the brave men of our marine were awake to their duty, and cut the sea with privateers, or performed heroic service on such ships as were commissioned to sustain the honor of our flag. The author has seized upon a great historic character, whose won- derful deeds are recorded in the romance, with the truth of history and play a leading part, in a story of real power. BEADLE’S AMERICAN BATTLE SERIES No, 1--PITTSBURG LANDING, and the Investment of Corinth. Drawn from Original Sources, Official Reports, etc, ; with Anecdotes, etc. The version here given of the Battle of Pittsburg Landing is drawn from the Official Reports of the Division and Brigade Commanders, from the correspondence of News Reporters, and from the letters of those engaged on the field during those two most sanguinary and exciting days. Besides embodying in this work the most reliable and complete story of that me- morable battle yet presented to the public, we have also here Narratives and Anecdotes of peculiar interest, adding completeness to the story. (2 Each volume of the ‘Battles,’ 100 pages, gives the story of one Lig or one campaign, the series, complete, giving a full history of the ar. (12) BEADLE'S DIME HAND-BOORS OF GAMES, ETC. BEADLE’S DIME CHESS INSTRUCTOR. A complete hand-book of instruction, containing all a beginner can re- quire to guide him to the entertaining mysteries of this most interesting and fascinating of games. Part I comprises in a highly compact yet per- spicuous form all the introductory elements of the game that can be im- parted by books. Part IJ contains the very cream of a large and valuable chegs library. Part MI contains brief, brilliant, entertaining and instruct- ive games. By Mrion J. HAzevtine, Esq., Chess Editor N. Y. Clipper. To those desiring to become acquainted with this fascinating game this text-book will prove quite welcome. It is especially adapted for the use of learners; and yet has, in its parts IJ and Il, much matter for the ama- teur and professional player. BEADLE’S DIME BOOK OF CRICKET. A desirable Cricketer’s Companion, containing complete instructions in the elements of Bowling, Batting and Fielding; also the Revised Laws of the game; Remarks on the Duties of Umpires ; the Mary-le-Bone Crick- et Club Rules and Regulations; Bets, etc., etc. By Henry CHADWICK, author of ‘t Base-Ball Player.’ : BEADLE’S DIME GUIDE TO SWIMMING. Embracing all the rules of the art for both sexes. Illustrated. By Cap- tain Purp Petersen. The following is the contents: Advisory Instructions ; Rules upou Entering the water; Temperature of the Water; Temperature of the Body; Time for the Swim; The Start ; Learning the Hand-stroke ; Learning the Leg-stroke ; General Directions for Attitude; Management of the Breath; Plunging; The Header; Leap- ing from a height; a Shallow Dive; Deep Diving ; how to come to the Surface; Swimming on the Back; The ‘‘Steamer;’’ Floating ; Hand-over- hand Swimming; Swimming from a Boat ; Precautions fora short Swim; The Cramp; How to Swim in times of Danger; The ‘‘ Washing-tub Au “Creeping ;’’ Sea-hathing—how to manage the waves, the tides, etc.; A Chapter for the Ladies; A specimen Female Swimming School; How to manage cases of Drowning; The causes of Drowning; Dr. Franklin’s “Code” for Swimmers; Concluding Remarks. / BEADLE’S DIME DRILL-BOOK, For Squad _and Company, simplified from Hardee and Scott. A simple ruide to Infantry, Recruit Drill and the Rifle Exercise. For the use of he Minute Man, the Recruit, the Home Guard, and Citizen Soldiers renerally. Illustrated. ‘o any man or set of men requiring instruction in the first principles of military knowledge this admirable work is an all-suflicient guide. It has had a large sale, and has been extensively used in all parts of the country for the instruction of recruits, volunteers and private companies. Following the good maxim, ‘tin time of peace prepare for war,’’ it be- hooves every citizen to understand the first principles of the service in order to be ready and efficient for any emergency. ‘The Dime Drill-Book is particularly the Citizen’s Manual, and should be rendered available. DIME MILITARY HAND-BOOK, And Soldier’s Manual of Information; embracing the Official Articles of War, regulations for the Enrollment and Draft, with table of those Ex- empt, etc., etc.; together with a complete Dictionary of Military Terms. (18) BEADLE'S DIME FAMILY HAND-BOOKS. BEADLE’S DIME COOK-BOOK; &, the Tousewife’s Pocket Companion: embodying what is most Econe mic, most Practical, most Excellent. By Mrs. VicTor. EXTRACTS FROM CONTENTS, BREAD,—Potate Bread, Brown Bread, Bran Water Bread, Rye and Indian read, Wheat and aye Bread, Milk Rising Bread, Buttermilk Bread, Brea iscuits, Biscuits or Rolls, French Rolls, Sally Lunn Biscuits, Soda Bis fuits, Buttermilk Biscuits. HOT BREAD AND CAKES.—Short Cake, Corn Cake, Johnny Cake, ple Johnny Cake, Bannock, Griddle Caxes, Rich Griddle Cakes, Buck- Wheat Cakes, Rice Griddle Cakes, Corn Griddle Cakes, Tomato Griddle fakes, Wafiles, Muffins, Fritters, Apple Fritters, Rye Fritters, Sweet Frit- ers. OTHER BREAKFAST DISHES.—Toast, Dry Toast, Buttered Toast, ilk Toast, Fried Rice, Omelet, Scrambled Eggs, Scrambled Eggs with ar Poached Eggs, Boiled Eggs, Wheaten Gritts, Hominy, Samp, Hasty -udding. MEATS.—Roasting, Boiling ne BEEF.—Roast Beef, Ribs of Beef Boned and Rolled, Boiled Beef (Plain), Beef Alamode, Beef Broiled, Beef Fried, Beef Stewed, Beef Pie, To Collar Beef, Beef Cake, Fricasseed Beef, Beef’s He art, Potted Beef, To Dress Beef Tongues, Smoked Beef, Pickle for Corning Beef. : VEAL.—Boiled Veal, Fried Chops, Veai Pie (Baked), To Boil a Leg of Veal, Leg of Veal (Roasted), Loin of Veal (Stewed), Shoulder of Veal, Calves’ feet, Calves’ Feet (Fricasseed), Calf’s Head, Calf’s Liver. MUTTON.—Mutton Chops, Mutton Chops (Broiled), Chops as Beef Steaks, Neck of Mutton, Shoulder of Mutton os of Mutton (Boiled), Leg of Mutton (Roasted), Haunch of Mutton Saddle o Mutton, Mutton Cutlets, Irish Stew, Hash, Leg of Lamb (Roasted), Fore-Quarter of Lamb (Roasted), Lamb Stewed with Peas, PORK.—Pork Steaks, To Fry Pork, To Roast Pork, Spare Ribs of Pork eee. To Boil a Ham, Pig’s Feet (Stewed), Souse, Head Cheese, Fine Toseted} Pickle for Hams, Salting Pork, To Melt Lard, Hauuch of Venison oasted). POULTRY AND GAME.—Roast Turkey, Boiled Turkey, Roast and Baked Goose, Ducks, Roast Fowl, Chicken Boiled, Fowl Broiled, To Fri- cassee a Fowl, Chicken Pie, To Cook Pigeous, Roast Woodcock, Snipe, &c. Small Birds Broiled. FISH.—To ey Fresh Fish or Eels, Baked Shad, To Broil Fresh Fish, Fresh Codfish (Boiled), Salt Codfish, (Boil::d), Codfish Balls, Stewed Oys- fers, Fried Oysters, Pickled Oysters, Chowder. _ NICE BREAKFAST DISHES.—Fresh-\ eat Griddles, Clam Griddles, Byster Paccakes, Fish Balls, Codfish foast, Rice Balls, Hashed Mutton, Bead Cheese, A new Breakfast Dish SOUPs.—Beef Soup, Vermicelli Soup, Pea Soup, Bean Soup, Split Peag and Barley Soup, Vegetable and Rice Soup, Tomato Soup, Maccaroni boup, French Soup, Egg Dumplings for So : VEGETABLES.—Potatoes, Tomatoes, Green Peas, Greens, Onions, Squashes, Green Sweet Corn, String Beans, Dry Beans, Lima Beans. Beets. Vegetable Oyster or Salsify, Asparagus, Parsnips, Carrots, Cabbages, Tur nips, Cauliflowers. AUCES.—White Sauce, Caper Sance for Fish, Egg Sauce, Plain Butter Sauce, Cranberry Sauce, Apple Sauce, Sweet Sauce. SALADS,.—Radishes, Celery. ; PIES.—Mince Pie, Pumpkin Pie,Apple Pie, Cherry Pie,Peach Pie, vreen urrant Pie, Gooseberry Pie, Fresh Berry Pie, Dried Berry Pie, Dried ruit Pie, Rhubarb Pie, Lemon Pie, Plain Custard Pie, Corn Starch Pie, rauberry Tart, Frait, Pie, Pies for Dy spel tics, Custard Pie. PUDDINGS.—Christmas Plum Pudding, a Good Christmas Pudding, { Superior Plum Pudding, Baked Indian Pudding, and 17 other Recipes. CAKES.—S Recipes. ‘Th COFFER, CHOCOLATE.—8 Recipes , PRESERVES, Ere—41 Recipes. 14 BEADIE’S DIME FAMILY HAND-BOOKS.—Oontinued. BEADLE’S DIME RECIPE BOOK; A Companion tothe Dime Cool -Book, embodying the latest and best In formation for the American Household, A directory for the parlor, the nursery, the toilet, the kitche?’, and the sick-room. By Mrs. Victor. If the i sewise “wishes to