rank, wealth, and influence; and yet how careful is the inspired limner to represent the duties of daily life as under her personal superintendence. And this attention to "small things" does not hinder her mind from acquiring a large and spiritual development. She can "judge righteously;" her conversation is "wisdom;" are not these powers of a high order, proving that her intellectual gifts are suited to sustain the pure moral graces of her feminine nature? That she is

"A perfect woman, nobly planned,
To warn, to comfort, and command;
And yet a spirit, still and bright,
With something of an angel light ?"

It is, however, as Mother, Wife, and Worshipper of the true God that this exalted woman of the Old Testament has her most beautiful traits of character delineated. At first we may be inclined to say she does too much; she performs business that should be done by her husband; she "buys a field," and sees that it is cultivated. Yet how carefully are the softened shades of the feminine nature preserved. The labor on the field is not done in her department; it is not the work of her hands, but the fruit of her hands which "planteth the vineyard." Her forethought, economy, "fine needlework," and other domestic appliances of woman's ingenuity and industry-these have helped to the desired prosperity. She is "the Angel in the house."

Her husband knows that his "heart may safely trust in her." He can go abroad where his duties as a man require his presence, nor feel any fear that his interests or honor, his happiness or the welfare of his family will suffer detriment at home. "She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life." And even "while he sits in the gates, among the elders of the land," he is proud-ay, better, he is thankful that as "her husband he is known;" that he has the glory of being the protector of his wife, whose "value is far above rubies."

Do not these two seem as one? And yet, although in mutual confidence, esteem and love their hearts and interests are perfectly in unison, they could not exchange duties. He could not be the Preserver, Inspirer, Teacher and Exemplar in his household; nor could she be the Worker, Provider, Protector and Law-giver, which his will and strength, power and mechanical skill, fitted "to subdue the earth," enable him to be, in the outer world, while watching over the welfare and happiness of his own family. And yet it is the wife in her tender love and hopeful piety, happy in the inner world of home if her heart is satisfied in its affections and her soul steadfast in its trust on God, who not only watches over, but makes the best happiness of her husband and children on earth and leads them, by the aid of Divine Grace, up to the bliss of heaven. No wonder "her children call her blessed,” and “her husband praiseth her."

Moral goodness is the same in all ages of the world and in all conditions of life. Moral happiness is eternal in its essence; it is the elixir of humanity. The happy Home Life, wherever found, arises from the same qualities of mind and virtues of heart which are illustrated in this picture drawn nearly three thousand years ago. The true marriage and the true obedience to duty which made this Hebrew family so blessed and glorious must now be found in our American homes, if these are happy and radiant with the honor which active goodness and true faithfulness in all the relations of life require. In such a home one influence always predominates; one presence is always felt; one light must be visible—“ a woman that feareth the Lord" makes the home.

LONG STORIES.

AUTHORS of established fame, whose genius seizes and controls public taste, often choose to play fantastic tricks with their patrons and their publishers. One of these is the now prevailing practice of giving out long stories in small parcels; unwinding the thread of narrative through tiny passages, month after month, and, in some cases, year after year. Thus an amount of tediousness is swallowed by the reader, taken in these small doses, which would never be tolerated if presented at once in a thick volume.

We are told by high authority that "sometimes Homer nods." Great writers are liable to the same infirmity, and knowing that short fits of drowsiness will be pardoned when a constant lethargy would not be endured, they do not scruple to indulge the dreamy mood at their periodical visits to the reading world. As unity of design is not to be expected in works, both written and read in a disjointed way, it would be hardly possible that the author should trouble himself with strict congruity and nice finish. Notwithstanding all these objections, the kings and queens of literature compel us to take their serial novels, and read them too, lest we should lose the wit, fancy, philosophy, interest, and real wealth of thought and truth of sentiment they give us. We grumble often at the tax of time we pay for this enjoyment, but we do pay it nevertheless, for the sake of the benefit we derive from the works of real genius.

With the multitude of inferior or unpractised writers it is quite another matter. They must take pains to please; they must not be tedious and heavy, or they will be allowed to sink without rescue. Those who are not sure of superior powers, or are new in literary efforts, should beware of trying the reader's patience. Almost any other fault will be more easily pardoned. A piquant incident, worked up into a pleasant little story to be read at one sitting, will often give delight in its perusal and cause the writer to be remembered with favor; but if all the piquancy be deluged by a washy sea of unmeaning sentences, flowery descriptions, a needless multiplicity of characters, and the story "to be continued," no reader of taste and discretion will continue the perusal. The reader will finish, if the writer does not.

It is recorded that Pericles, before speaking in public, always made a prayer to the gods that he might finish when he had done. The significance of this example should be impressed on every young and inexperienced writer-at least.

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A_New Poem,* and a new Pleasure for the Home CIRCLE.-This beautiful poem is already so widely known that, perhaps, few of our readers are ignorant of its title; if they have not read it, we counsel them to do so and enjoy a new pleasure.

Mr. Janvier has been a favorite for a long time with the nice judging few who love the poetry that, having been elaborated with care, shows the marks of high culture as well as the genius of the true poet.

This "Sleeping Sentinel" is patriotic and pathetic, and has taken the heart of our great public by storm. Founded on a real and deeply interesting incident of the war, it appeals to popular sympathies, and when read in public, as it has often been to crowded audiences, few

* "The Sleeping Sentinel." By Francis De Haes Janvier, author of "The Skeleton Monk," "The Voyage of Life," "The Palace of the Cæsars," and other poems. Philadelphia: T. B. Peterson & Brothers.

listen to the end with dry eyes. The description of home life is, in the moral beauty of domestic affections, an exquisite picture, and the allusion to the Saviour's love and mercy is sublime poetry and heavenly truth.

FLOWERS.

HEAVEN'S pale, June stars from the ether blue,
Look down with their twinkling eyes,
And earth's star-flowers, of every hue,
With their beautiful eyelids bathed in dew,
Look up to the evening skies;

Look up to the floating lilies fair,

In the calm blue lake above,

And their censers, swung by the evening air,
Sweet incense blend with day's vesper prayer,

As it floats to the throne of Love.

We fancy that earth's green vales were first
By wandering angels trod,

And where'er they stepped from the greensward burst
Bright buds of beauty, by dew-drops nursed,
And warmed by the smile of God.

And mortal dwellers on earth below

May walk like the angels there,

And beneath their footsteps, where'er they go,
Bright flowers of mercy and love may blow,
And sweeten life's desert air.

PHILA ANN, the beloved Wife of William E. Pabor, obiit January 1, 1863, aged 22 years, 5 months, 1 day. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they SHALL SEE GOD.” OUR readers are familiar with the name of the poet who has contributed the lays, in our Book of this volume, entitled "The Casket of the Year." To say that the "In Memoriam" is the most perfect and beautiful poem William Pabor has written, would be feeble praise. It is worthy of being ranked among the best of its kind. The tenderness of the lover-husband, and the sorrow of the bereaved-husband are most touchingly and delicately expressed. The rhythm, measure, and fit expression in words seem almost to make mournful music, as though the reader heard the sweetly plaintive strain of an Eolian harp. No true woman can read this "In Memoriam" without deep sympathy and gratitude to the writer who has honored all women by this warm devotion of Genius to the memory of one-his wife. When Mr. Pabor has finished his "Casket of the Year" we hope he will make up a book, including this "In Memoriam" with his other poems. It will form a volume of pure and beautiful poetry, worthy of love and praise.

MRS. JANE G. SWISSHELM, of Minn., has lately been appointed to a position in the War Department, with a salary of $1000 per annum.

MISS S. J. HALE'S BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES, 1826 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, Penna.

This school has now entered on its seventh year. The success and present prosperity are very satisfactory to its friends.

The design of the Principal is to give a thorough and liberal English education, to furnish the best facilities for acquiring the French language, and the best instruction in music and the other accomplishments. The Assistants employed are of the first class and highest merit. French is taught by an experienced instructress, a lady lately from France who resides in the family; and thus the pupils have ample opportunities of acquiring the accomplishment of speaking the language.

Particular and continued attention is paid to the moral training, and also to the health and physical development of the young ladies.

References: Mrs. Emma Willard, Troy, N. Y.; Henry Vethake, LL.D., Wm. B. Stevens, D. D., Wm. H. Ashhurst, Esq., Louis A. Godey, Esq., Philadelphia; Charles Hodge, D. D., Princeton, N. J.; and others. Circulars will be sent wherever required.

TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS.-The following articles are accepted: "The River"-"The Old Barn at Home"-"A Sonnet”—“Love”-"To Mrs. an Acrostic" (we do not admire this form of poetical compliment, but special excellence is an exception, so we give it place)"The Revenge of a Noble Mind."

These articles are declined: "Lord Farrell's Wooing" -"Alice Black"-"Edward Huntington: a Story of College Life" (too long)-"Lelia" (to be returned when stamps are sent)-"The Long Storm"-"The Broken Engagement" (send stamps, it will be returned)-"The Latest Fashion"-"Spring" (well written, but we have many poems on the subject)—" A Woman's History""Ida May" (pretty, but not perfectly finished)-" Mishaps of an Absent-minded Man"-"Zanzie Gray". "Memories" (would be accepted if we had room)-"Last Year"-"A Farewell to Hope"-"The Future Excellences of Language"-"Is it right to Revenge?"-"My last new Bonnet"-" Above Suspicion"-and "Kitty Ray's Wedding-dress."

The Grammar alluded to by R. B. will be welcome.

Health Department.

BY JNO. STAINBACK WILSON, M. D.

POSITION OF CHILDREN IN SLEEP.-The position of a child in sleep is a matter of no little importance. The practice of placing children on the back when asleep has several very serious objections: 1st. The fluids secreted by the mouth and throat are apt to find their way into the air-passages, thus impeding respiration, and arousing the little sleeper by a violent fit of coughing. And 2d. A still more serious objection presents itself The bones of an infant's head are very yielding and compressible, and this is especially the case with the bone forming the back part of the head; this bone the being so placed that it is liable to be pushed in upon brain by the weight of the head, when the child lies on

the back. Now, recent researches go to show that this pressure upon the brain is a cause of that most serious and generally fatal affection-the lock-jaw of infants. Children, then, should not be allowed to rest habitually ou the back; and for the first three or four months, until the bones of the head become consolidated, the position on the side should be preferred during sleep. But the child should not be confined to one side. It should be changed from side to side, and may be allowed to rest for a short time on the back. By pursuing this course the dangers to which we have referred will be avoided, and also any deformity or arrest of growth that might arise from interference with the circulation by pressure long continued on one side, or part of the body.

Position, etc., as an Indication of Disease.-In health young children sleep the longer portion of the time, and the sleep is tranquil and deep, the countenance wears a calm placid expression, the breathing is slow, soft and full, the limbs are relaxed, and the body is gently curved forward, if resting on the side, or is extended full length, or the feet are drawn up a little, if resting on the back. In short, there is an appearance of perfect ease, and an absence of all rigidity or constraint in every position, and in every movement. But in disease they are quite different-the rest is disturbed, the brow is contracted, the respiration is noisy, or slow, or short and quick, the countenance is distorted, etc. The pain of inflammatory affections often causes the infant to avoid all movement, or, in inflammation of any part of a limb, all motion of the affected member. In severe abdominal inflammation, the child lies quiet, with the knees bent and drawn upwards, twisting about, however, and uttering loud cries, on the accession of the spasmodic griping pains that accompany disorders of the stomach and bowels. In convulsions the head is drawn backwards, or one arm becomes rigid, or a leg is drawn upwards, and the little sufferer utters a piercing cry. In great prostration from any cause, the child lies entirely motionless, or it may fail to move a leg, an arm, or one side of the body, indicating partial paralysis. And so every disease has its peculiar and specific symptoms which will be noticed in connection with each disease.

Literary Notices.

OWING to the immense increase in the price of books, we will not receive further orders to send by mail. It never was a source of profit to us, but generally a loss, on account of the postage we had to pay.

From PETERSON & BROTHERS, Philadelphia:THE TRAPPER'S DAUGHTER. A Story of the Rocky Mountains. By Gustave Aimard, author of "The Prairie Flower," "The Indian Scout," etc. etc. Aimard seems to rival Dumas in his capacity for writing an endless story. "The Trapper's Daughter" takes up his characters as left in "The Pirates of the Prairies," and after carrying them through an interesting series of adventures, leaves them to be disposed of in "The Tiger Slayer," and subsequent works.

From D. APPLETON & Co., New York, through W. P. HAZARD, Philadelphia:

MADGE; or, Night and Morning. By H. B. G. This book, evidently the work of a young author, is unfortu

nate in treating of a hackneyed theme. The public have seen so many pauper children, in novels, raised, from the depths of degradation through their own efforts and the extraordinary kindness of disinterested friends, to become ornaments of society, that they are somewhat weary of the whole subject. The book is carefully, and if we are understood rightly, we may say, almost too finely written. Its moral is excellent, and its influence on the young reader cannot be otherwise than good.

ON THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES: or, The Causes of the Phenomena of Organic Nature. By Thomas H. Huxley, F. K. S., F. L. S., Professor of Natural History in the Jermyn Street School of Mines. This book is di vided into six lectures delivered by the author for the benefit of working men. They are filled with highly important and practical information.

THE NEW AND COMPLETE TAX-PAYER'S MANUAL. This book contains the direct and excise taxes, with the recent amendments by Congress, and the decisions of the Commissioner; also complete marginal references, and an analytical index showing all the items of taxation, the mode of proceeding, and the duties of the officers.

MAN'S CRY, AND GOD'S GRACIOUS ANSWER. A Contribution toward the Defence of the Faith. By the Rev. B. Franklin. This little book has been called forth by the assaults recently made upon the faith in the English Church. It is divided into two essays respectively on "Theism” and “Christianity.”

From HARPER & BROTHERS, New York, through T. B. PETERSON & BROTHERS, Philadelphia:—

AFRICAN HUNTING FROM NATAL TO THE ZAMBESI; including Luke Ngami, the Kalahari Desert, etc., from 1852 to 1860. By William Charles Baldwin, Esq., F. R. G. S. With illustrations by James Wolf and J. B. Zwecker. Mr. Baldwin is a born hunter and adventurer, and we doubt if all the training in the world could have made anything else of him. His book is one of the most interesting accounts of African travel and exploration, and abounds with narrations of perilous undertakings through desert and wilderness, and hair-breadth escapes from wild animals and wounded and infuriated game, enough to satisfy the greatest lover of the marvellous.

SYLVIA'S LOVERS: A Novel. By Mrs. Gaskell, author of "Mary Barton," "A Dark Night's Work," etc. etc. Mrs. Gaskell is not a sensation writer, but there is sterling merit in her productions. The scene of this story is laid in Yorkshire, and the date, the close of the last century, when the press-gang system, with all its enormities, was in full operation in England. The main incidents in the story are derived from the workings of this system.

From DICK & FITZGERALD, New York, through PETERSON & BROTHERS, Philadelphia :

THE SCARLET FLOWER: A Novel. By Pierce Egan, Esq., author of "Imogene; or, The Marble Heart," "Flower of the Flock," etc. This is a story of the sixteenth century, and is full of mystery, both natural and supernatural, wicked deeds, and wonderful escapes. Admirers of sensational reading will undoubtedly find the book to their taste.

From TICKNOR & FIELDS, Boston, through T. B. PETERBON & BROTHERS, Philadelphia:

MEDITATIONS ON DEATH AND ETERNITY. Trans

lated from the German by Frederica Rowan. In noticing this work we cannot do better than to quote from the preface to the English edition: "The Meditations contained in this volume form part of the well-known devotional work Stunden der Andacht, published in the beginning of the present century, and generally ascribed to Zschokke. They have been selected for translation by one [Queen Victoria] to whom, in deep and overwhelming sorrow, they have proved a source of comfort and edification." The American publishers add that they have issued this volume in this country, where so many afflicted hearts need consolation, in the belief that the "Meditations" will carry comfort wherever they are read.

TWO FRIENDS. By the author of "The Patience of Hope," and "A Present Heaven." This book contains many pleasing analogies, drawn from Nature and Art, for the illustration of Christian principles. Its ideas are noble and elevated, but its division into dialogue, while adding neither beauty nor interest to the style, deteriorates much from its strength. The introductory chapter especially is highly imaginative, sometimes even to grandeur.

Godey's Arm-Chair.

GODEY FOR JUNE.-This is the last number of the sixtysixth volume of the Lady's Book-the thirty-third year of our editorial life. Is there any falling off, good reader, in our efforts to please those who have so long continued with us? Look at the plates and the reading matter in this number. First we have

"The Little Teaże,” another of our very superior steel engravings which have never been equalled in this country.

Next our very beautiful Fashion-plate, containing six figures, and that which will please the marriedladies is that three of them are children's dresses. It is a beautiful plate, and suited to the season. Follow on to the next-that poor Doctor wakened from his sleep ɔn a snowy night to go some miles, perhaps to see Johnny, who may, perhaps, be well by the time he gets there. Probably it had been said Johnny's birthday, and he had been treated to doughnuts and a drink of cider before going to bed. Alas! for the life of a Country Doctor.

In this number will be found fashions furnished for the Lady's Book by Messrs. A. T. Stewart & Co. of New York. They are from the latest arrivals, and bring the fashions up to the time of going to press. No other magazines shares in this advantage. The arrangement is only with the Lady's Book. The materials for all these dresses and those in the Colored Fashion-plate can be found at Messrs. Stewart & Co's. We presume all our subscribers read the description of this palatial establishment in our May number, written by Mrs. Alice B. Haven.

"Husks.”—This admirable story is continued in this number, and meets with the greatest praise both from the press and our subscribers. The other stories in this number will be favorites with our readers.

BOOKS BY MAIL.-On account of the increase in the price, we do not send any books by mail other than our own publications.

OUR MUSICAL COLUMN.

New Musical Monthly.-The second number of this beautiful and already favorite periodical is now ready. It contains an exquisite nocturne by Riche, very highly commended by that famous critical authority, the London Athenæum; a spirited and brilliant March Militaire by Glover; and a beautiful ballad, In my Wild Mountain Valley, from Jules Benedict's new opera, now all the rage in London, The Lily of Killarney. Yearly subscribers to the Monthly, it will be remembered, get all this new and beautiful music for 25 cents; and it ́is printed and issued in a style of elegance far in advance of any other sheet music published. The Musical Letters Monthly is already an established success. reach us by every mail, from all parts of the country, bearing testimony to the beauty of the publication, the value and excellence of the music furnished, and its unparalleled cheapness. Every lady and gentleman whose purchases of music amount to three dollars during a year should become a subscriber, and get four or five times the amount for the price. The terms are three dollars per annum in advance. Single numbers are fifty cents; but those who would like to examine the two numbers published, can have them sent free by mail en réceipt of seventy-five cents. All remittances must be made to the publisher direct, J. Starr Holloway, Box Post Office, Philadelphia.

Those who desire to have full sets, for binding, should send in their subscriptions without delay.

New Sheet Music.-William Hall & Son, New York, publish several songs, etc. from W. Vincent Wallace's opera, Love's Triumph; Wayward Fortune is a delightful aria, 50 cents; My Poor Young Friend, is a duet of some length, 75; Patience, Prudence, Circumspection, isa lively aria, full of brilliant points, 60; all from the same opera. La Primavera (the springtime) is a sweet aria, with Italian and English words, 50. The Sleep of Joy, and The Sleep of Sorrow are two songs by W. V. Wallace, each 30. Little Willie's Grave, new song by J. R. Thomas, 30.

The same publishers issue two new and brilliant mazurkas by Wallace, Victoire, and Une Fleur de Pologne, eách 50. Also, at the same price, Marietta Polka Mazurka, by Fradel. Romanesca is a showy ballet piece by Wallace, 30. The Battle, by Francis H. Brown, is a brilliant descriptive fantasia, requiring skilful execution, and admirably suited to the advanced performer, 75. H. Tolman & Co., Boston, publish Ode to Liberty, an effective quartette for four male voices, 25; Hymn to Liberty, with portrait of Burnside, 35. No. Flag but the Red, White, and Blue, new patriotic song, 25.

Also, Belle of the Evening Polka, 25. Elegant Mazourka, by Steffanone, 25. Progressive Sonatinas, by Clementi, admirable studies, 25. Fortuna Waltz, Baumbach, 30. Pluie de Diamants Schottische, very pretty, 30; Adaleta Waltz, 35. Also a beautiful arrangement of Balfe's new opera, The Puritan's Daughter, containing much exquisite music, by Brinley Richards, 75.

Horace Waters, New York, publishes three beautiful new songs by M. Keller, One Single Kiss, Moorish serenade: Evening Blessing, Vesper song; Mother's Love is True; each 25. The Love I bear to Thee, new song Foster, 25. They Worked me all the Day, contraband's song, 25.

The Musical Editor will purchase and mail any of the foregoing, on receipt of price. Address, at Philadelphia, J. STARR HOLLOWAY.

DESCRIPTION of some of the principal dresses worn at the wedding of the Prince of Wales with the Princess Alexandra:

The dress of the Princess Alexandra was a petticoat of white satin, trimmed with chatelains of orange blossoms, myrtle, and bouffants of tulle, with Honiton lace. The train of silver moire antique, trimmed with bouffants of tulle, Honiton lace, and bouquets of orange blossom and myrtle. The body of the dress trimmed to correspond. Her Royal Highness wore a veil of Honiton lace and a wreath of orange blossom and myrtle. The necklace, earrings and brooch of pearls and diamonds were the gift of the Prince of Wales; rivere of diamonds, given by the corporation of London: opal and diamond bracelet given by the Queen; diamond bracelet, given by the ladies of Leeds; an opal and diamond bracelet, given by the ladies of Manchester. The bonquet was composed of orange blossoms, white rose buds, lilies of the valley, and rare and beautiful orchideous flowers, interspersed with sprigs of myrtle sent especially from Osborne, by command of the Queen, the myrtle having been reared from that used in the bridal bouquet of her Royal Highness the Princess Royal. The bouquet was supplied by Mr. Veitch. The bridal bouquet holder of her Royal Highness was the marriage present of the Maharajah Dhuleep Singh, and was a truly princely gift. The upper part receiving the flowers was carved out of rock crystal, and has taken the lapidary some months to execute. It is trumpet shaped, the crystal being inlaid with large emeralds and diamonds, relieved with pink coral and oriental pearls. The shaft contains four plumes of feathers composed of brilliants, and under each the letter "A" in rubies, also four times repeated; a crystal ball, set with rubies, terminated the shaft or handle, and by an ingenious piece of mechanism was made to fly up and releasing the four side forms four supports or stands. Around the centre was a ring, arranged as the princess's coronet, and to which was attached a chain of large pearls and gold, having a hoop of pearls to wear on the finger-the only delicate allusion to the donor being a small star of India in diamonds, introduced in the ornamentation.

The wreaths of the bridesmaids were formed of blush roses, shamrocks and white heather, with long veils of tulle falling from the back of the wreath. The dresses of white tulle over white glacé were trimmed to correspond.

Princess Christian of Denmark wore a train of royal blue velvet trimmed with gold lace. The petticoat of white satin trimmed with puffings of tulle and gold blond. Headdress, white feathers, gold lappets and diamond ornaments.

The Princess Mary of Cambridge wore a train of lilac silver moire, trimmed with white Honiton lace. Petticoat of white satin, with Honiton lace tunic and bands of lilac velvet. Diadem of diamonds. Stomacher, necklace and earrings of diamonds. Headdress, white feathers and tulle veil.

The Duchess of Cambridge wore a violet velvet train, trimmed with ermine. Petticoat of violet satin, trimmed with black lace, covered with a tunic of Honiton lace, a tiara of pearls and diamonds; necklace and stomacher to match.

The Princess Helena wore a train of white silk, with bouquets of the rose, shamrock and thistle, tied with silver cord, manufactured by Lewis and Allenby, trimmed with tulle, and bouquets of lilacs, white and lilac. Petticoat of white tulle over white glacé, striped with

ribbons of rose, shamrock and thistle; bouquet of lilac. Headdress wreath of lilacs, white feathers, and blond lappets; diamond ornaments.

Princess Louise and Princess Beatrice, dress of white tulle over white glacé, striped with ribbons of rose, shamrock and thistle, tied with silver cord, trimmed with bouquets of lilacs. Headdress, wreaths of lilacs (white and lilac); pearl ornaments.

The Duchess of Brabant wore a train of blue moire antique, embroidered with gold.

CARLETON of New York is a successful publisher.

The success of several of his later publications is worthy of notice. "Among the Pines" has reached the enormous sale of 35,000 copies. The great public has patronized "Artemas 'Ward" to the extent of nearly 15,000 copies of his comicalities; and has taken 120,000 volumes of "Les Msérables." "The Great Consummation," the sequel to "The Great Tribulation," by Dr. Cummings, has also had an extensive circulation in this country and Canada; while " Rutledge" and "The Sutherlands" have reached their thirtieth thousand. In the way of Poetry, Mr. Carleton has made two hits-in "The King's Bell," by Stoddard, and in “Aldriche's Poems," in blue and gold; two large editions of which have already been disposed of.

L. A. GODEY, SIR: I am at this time in need of a receipt to color black with extract of logwood, which will give the material a bright glossy appearance, for which I would be greatly favored if some of your numerous contributors would give a receipt through your book. Respectfully etc., N. S. D.

MUSIC RECEIVED.-Duet Vesperi; music by T. Lawrence. Song of the 25th Regiment; words and music by one of the regiment. Oh, Could I but recall the Hours; words by J. T. Morris, music for the piano by Mr. Swaim.

We have received the above music from Horace Waters, 481 Broadway, New York. And from Lee & Walker, 722 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia: Oh Give us a Navy of Iron! the words very pretty and suitable, by 0. Brainard Williams, music by James W. Porter. Mr. Williams is an admirable writer of songs for music, and all his efforts are very popular. They are sung everywhere.

TO COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS.-A new preparation called Newton's Prepared Colors for Albumen pictures is for sale by J. E. Tilton & Co., Boston. Price, with a bottle of Reducing Liquid complete, with full directions for painting, so that any person, though not an artist, may paint in a most beautiful manner, and very rapidly, the cartes de visite and photographs, etc., 83 25.

There has been offered for sale a worthless imitation that will injure the photograph. See that the box obtained has the name and seal of J. E. Tilton & Co., Boston, who are sole agents for the United States.

J. E. T. & Co. have also beautiful copies of flowers from nature (photographs) for coloring with these colors, or for copies for drawing and painting, which they will send by mail for 25 cents each. Also, cartes de visite of all distinguished persons.

THE RULING PASSION.-A broker in State Street, deeply absorbed in speculation, being asked, the other morning, "How do you do?” replied abruptly, “About two per cent. a month!”