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VALE'S GLOBE AND TRANSPARENT SPHERE, which is but imperfectly represented in the above drawing, aims to accomplish a much desired object, the conjunction of the Terrestrial and Celestial Globe, on so simple a principle that without cogs or wheels, all the apparent and real motions of the earth and neavens can be illustrated. It therefore presents great facilities for pursuing together the study of Geography and Astronomy, which cannot be separated without injury to each other.

The outer circle supports the instrument. In this, the axis slides, by which the instrument is adjusted. This circle is capable of a swivel motion, by which the antipodes, and the seasons in relation to different positions of the spectator, can be easily exhibited.

The sphere just within the outer circle, represents the great circles of the Heavens, as the meridians, equator, ecliptic, with the poles, &c. On this sphere can be placed at pleasure, transparent sections of the Celestial Sphere, which are not shown in the above drawing. One or more quarter sections can be used at a time, by which the stars can be seen within the sphere, or as they appear to the earth in a concave heaven, or sphere. On this transparent celestial globe, the places of the planets and moon can be represented by wafers, and as the sphere revolves, their apparent daily motions and their exact places for every hour, can be shown.

The solid globe within the sphere, represents the Earth. The globe will move on its axis to represent the real daily motion of the earth. To this globe is attached a small Meridian, on which is placed a broad surface extending from the earth within, to the sphere without, by which the horizon is represented to a little traveller attached to the upper surface of the meridian. The traveller can move to any part of the surface of the earth, and the horizon moves with him, thus dividing the heavens into the visible and invisible parts to such traveller, and thereby representing the earth and heavens as they really appear. A quadrant accompanies the globe, but it is attached to the heavens, and not to the earth. It has a swivel motion, and thus will serve to measure the altitude of the sun, &c., at all times.

The best fitted up Globes have a compass above the stand, and also a horizontal motion, in the joint of the stand, which is very convenient in large instruments, as it enables the teacher to turn the instrument, without passing round it himself.

The instrument is accompanied by wires, by which it can be converted into a Planetarium. By elevating the North end of the axis 23 degrees, and by bringing the traveller under the arctic circle, and by turning the Sphere till the ecliptic coincides with the horizon, the instrument will be converted into a planetarium, for the Globe within may represent the sun, the ecliptic the real passage of the Earth, and the horizon the plane of the ecliptic, and the different wires will represent the orbits of both the inferior and superior planets.

With equal simplicity the instrument can be used as a Tellurian, or be converted into a Sun Dial, and by it the principles of Dialing can be explained. This instrument is accompanied by a pamphlet containing all the instructions for its use; and by a larger book, explanatory of the elements of Astronomy, and embracing all the problems of "Keith on the Globes," worked out on this Globe and Sphere.

The above instrument is manufactured by G. Vale & Son, No. 3, Franklin Square, (Pearl street,) New York. Prices, common size, for schools and families, from $25 to $30, packed. For High Schools and Institutes, from $75 to $95; packing extra.

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COLTON'S ILLUSTRATED AND EMBELLISHED STEEL PLATE MAP OF THE WORLD, ON MERCATOR'S PROJECTION, exhibiting the recent Arctic and Antarctic Discoveries and Explorations, &c., &c.-6 sheets, 80 by 60, $10,00.

THE BOOK OF THE WORLD, Containing Geographical, Historical, and Statistical Descriptions of all the Countries in the World, illustrated with valuable Maps and Charts-in 2 volumes, 1400 pages octavo, $5,00.

COLTON'S MAP OF THE WORLD ON MERCATOR'S PROJECTION REDUCED from the larger, beautifully engraved on copper-1 sheet, 32 by 50 inches, $1,25.

MAP OF THE COUNTRIES MENTIONED IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, AND THE TRAVELS OF THE APOSTLES, with Ancient and Modern Names, from the most authentic sources.-1 sheet, 32 by 25, $1,25.

MAP OF PALESTINE, from the latest authorities, chiefly from the Maps and drawings of Robinson and Smith, with corrections and additions furnished by the Rev. Dr. E. Robinson, with plans of Jerusalem, and the journeyings of the Israelites.-4 sheets, 80 by 62, $6,00.

MAP OF PALESTINE, from the latest authorities, chiefly from the Maps and drawings of Robinson and Smith, with corrections and additions furnished by the Rev. Dr. E. Robinson, with a plan of Jerusalem, and of the vicinity of Jerusalem.-2 sheets, 43 by 32, $2,50. Portable, $1,50.

MAP OF EGYPT, THE PENINSULA OF MT. SINAI, ARABIA, PETREA, with the southern part of Palestine, compiled from the latest authorities; showing the journeyings of the Children of Israel from Egypt to the Holy Land.-1 sheet, 32 by 25, $1,50.

MAP OF EUROPE, by J. Pinkerton, London, revised and corrected from the latest authorities.-1 sheet, 32 by 25, $1,50.

MAP OF FRANCE, BELGIUM, and the adjacent countries, by J. Pinkerton, London, revised and corrected from the latest authorities.-1 sheet, 32 by 25, $1,50. MAP OF ASIA, by J. Pinkerton, London, revised and corrected from the latest authorities.-1 sheet, 32 by 25, $1,50.

MAP OF AFRICA, by J, Pinkerton, London, revised and corrected from the latest authorities.-1 sheet, 32 by 25, $1,50.

MAP OF NORTH AMERICA, from the latest authorities.-1 sheet, 29 by 26, $1,25. Portable, 75cts.

MAP OF SOUTH AMERICA, by J. Pinkerton, London, revised and corrected from the latest authorities.-1 sheet, 32 by 25, $1,50.

MAP OF THE WEST INDIES AND ADJACENT COASTS, by J. Pinkerton, London, revised and corrected from the latest authorities.-1 sheet, 32 by 25, $1,50.

MAP OF THE WEST INDIES, WIth part of GuateMALA. By David H. Burr.— 1 sheet, 26 by 22, $1,00.

A MAP OF THE UNITED STATES, THE BRITISH PROVINCES, MEXICO AND THE WEST INDIES, showing the country from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. Extraordinary pains has been taken to make this Map perfectly reliable and authentic in all respects. It is engraved on steel in the best style of the art, and is a very perfect Map of the inhabited portions of North America. In schools and seminaries especially, it deserves to take precedence of all Maps heretofore published in this country.-4 sheets, 62 by 55, $5,00.

MAP OF THE UNITED STATES THE BRITISH PROVINCES, with parts of Mexico and the West Judies-4 sheets, 48 by 38, $2,00.

MAP OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE BRITISH PROVINCES, MEXICO, THE WEST INDIES AND CENTRAL AMERICA, WITH PARTS OF NEW GRANADA AND VENEZUELA. This Map has been most carefully compiled, and contains much new and interesting information, it is highly embellished and beautifully engraved on steel.-2 sheets, 45 by 36, $2,50.

MAP OF THE STATE OF NEW-YORK, with parts of the adjacent country, embracing plans of the Cities and some of the larger villages. By David H. Burr.6 sheets, 60 by 50, $4,00.

MAP OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, Brooklyn, WILLIAMSBURGH, JERSEY CITY, AND THE ADJACENT WATERS.-3 plates, 56 by 32, $3,00.

MAP OF THE STATE OF INDIANA, compiled from the United States Surveys, by S. D. King; exhibiting the sections and fractional sections, situation and boundaries of Counties, the location of Cities, Villages and Post Offices-Canals, Rauroads and other internal improvements, &c. &c.-6 sheets, 66 by 48, $10,00. MAP OF THE STATE OF KENTUCKY. By Dr. Luke Munsell.-4 sheets, 53 by 41, $5,00.

SECTIONAL MAP OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, compiled from the United States Surveys. Also, exhibiting the internal improvements; distances between Towns, Villages and Post Offices; the outlines of praries, woodlands, marshes, and the lands donated to the State by the General Government, for the purpose of internal improvements. By J. M. Peck, John Messinger and A. J. Mathewson.-2 sheets, 43 by 32, $2,50. Portable, $1,50.

MAP OF THE SURVEYED PART OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. By John Farmer. 1 sheet, 35 by 25, $2,00. Portable, $1,50.

THE FAMILY AND SCHOOL MONITOR, an Educational Chart, by James Henry, Jr. In this Chart the fundamental maxims in Education, Physical, Moral and Intellectual, are presented in such a manner, as to fix the attention and impress the memory. It cannot fail to be eminently useful; indeed, we believe the public will regard it as indispensable to every family and school in our country.-2 sheets, 42 by 32, $1,50.

STREAM OF TIME, OR CHART OF UNIVERSAL HISTORY, from the original German of Strauss, revised by D. Haskell.-2 sheets, 48 by 32, $2,50.

A CHRONOLOGICAL VIEW OF THE WORLD, exhibiting the leading events of Universal History; the origin and progress of the arts and sciences, the obituary of distinguished men, and the periods in which they flourished, together with an account of the appearance of comets, and a complete view of the fall of meteoric stones in all ages, collected chiefly from the article "Chronology" in the New Edinburgh Encyclopedia, edited by Sir David Brewster, LL. D, F. R. S., with an enlarged view of important events, particularly in regard to American History, and a continuation to the present time, collected from authentic sources, by Daniel Haskell, A. M., Editor of McCullochs' Universal Gazetteer, and author of the articles relating to the United States in the American edition, pp. 267. Book, 75cts.

MISSIONARY MAP OF THE WORLD, presenting to the eye, at one view, the moral and religious condition of the world, and the effects that are now making for its evangelization. It is so colored that all the principal religions of the World, with the countries in which they prevail, and their relation, position and extent, are distinguished at once, together with the principal stations of the various Missionary Societies in our own and other countries. It is on cloth, each hemisphere six feet in diameter, and both printed on one piece of cloth at one impres sion, making a map with borders 160 by 80 inches, and so finished that it may be easily folded and conveyed from place to place, and suspended in any large room.-160 by 80, $10,00.

PORTRAITS OF THE PRESIDENTS, AND DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.-1 sheet, 42 by 31, $1,50.

CHART OF RIVERS AND MOUNTAINS, showing the comparative heights of Mountains, lengths of Rivers, &c.-1 sheet, 32 by 50 inches, $1,25.

CHART OF NATIONAL FLAGS, beautifully colored, 27 by 25 inches, $1,25.

MITCHELL'S NATIONAL MAPS, &c.

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The subscriber has issued greatly Improved Editions of his large MAP OF THE WORLD, and REFERENCE AND DISTANCE MAP OF THE UNITED STATES. These works, with his recent publication, the NATIONAL MAP OF THE AMERICAN REPUBLIC, OR UNITED STATES OF NORTH AMERICA, are, in point of accuracy and execution, fully equal, in every respect, to any Maps hitherto published in this country; while the price has been very materially reduced.

THE MAP OF THE WORLD, On Mercator's Projection, is the largest and most comprehensive work of the kind ever published in America. It is on six large 'sheets, and is engraved, printed, colored, and mounted in the most elegant manner. The size of the Map is six feet six inches from East to West, and four feet six inches from North to South. In its geographical details, this Map represents the surface of the earth as it really exists, according to the best authorities; the routes and tracks of the most celebrated travellers and navigators, from the first voyage of Columbus, to that of Lieutenant Wilkes, are distinctly exhibited, and all the recent Geographical and Nautical Discoveries in Africa, America, and Australia, and in the Pacific, Arctic, and Antarctic Oceans, are accurately represented-among the latter is the line of coast discovered by the United States Exploring Expedition, in the year 1840. Accompa nying the Map of the World is a book of 600 pages, containing a Consulting Index, by the use of which any item represented on the Map may be readily ascertained; also, geographical description of the various Empires, Kingdoms, Republics, &c., &c., on the Globe. Price eight dollars.

THE REFERENCE AND DISTANCE MAP OF THE UNITED STATES is engraved on nine sheets, exhibiting an accurate representation of the American Republic, on a scale of 25 miles to an inch, comprising the various States, Counties, Townships, &c., in the Union; the principal travelling routes, with the distances in miles, from place to place; and also the most important Canals, Railroads, &c. The size of this Map is six feet two inches from East to West, and four feet ten inches from North to South. The accompanying volume of 400 pages, octavo, includes indexes of the Counties, Towns, Rivers, &c., in the United States, by the use of which, in connection with the Map, any place represented on the latter may be easily found. There is likewise appended to the Accompaniment a general description of the United States, and the several States and Territories; a Synopsis of the Census of 1840, alphabetically arranged, besides various items of useful and interesting Statistical information. Price seven dollars.

THE NATIONAL MAP OF THE AMERICAN REPUBLIC, OR UNITED STATES OF NORTH AMERICA, is engraved on four sheets, and is unequaled for the beauty and distinctness of its lettering and engraving, and the richness of its coloring. This Map measures four feet two inches from East to West, by three feet six inches from North to South. Surrounding the general Map are smaller Maps of thirty-two of the principal Cities and Towns, with their vicinities; also, other useful matter. Price two dollars.

MITCHELL'S UNIVERSAL ATLAS, containing Maps of the various Empires, Kingdoms, States and Republics of the World, with a special Map of each of the United States, Plans of Cities, &c., comprehended in seventy-three sheets, and forming a series of one hundred and seventeen Maps, Plans, and Sections. In order to bring this valuable and comprehensive Atlas more generally within the reach of the public, the price has been reduced from fourteen to ten dollars. The plates (costing more than twelve thousand dollars) have been much improved, and the edition now offered, is believed to be, according to its extent, correctness, and state of execution, the cheapest work of the kind ever published in the United States.

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