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ADDRESS TO PARENTS.

fer her imperfect attempt to the public, are founded in the belief, that it comes nearer what is wanted, than those which have preceded it, that its influence will be favora ble to the cause of truth, social order, and religion , and that it contains nothing incompatible with that love and respect for childhood, in which it was writ

ten, and with which it is now commended to the careful and anxious parent, who may be seeking among the load ed counters of the children 's bookseller, a safe and use ful book.