the absence of talent become endemic in Germany, and is dramatic life really dead among us, sixty years after Schiller? A more careful examination of this kind of works detects here and there traces of considerable power, but power untrained, unregulated, mingled with a strange awkwardness of plot and action which is fatal to the drama.”

Thus we find that play writing has sadly degenerated in Germany, while novel writing is sinking in Great Britain. It seems that "universal education" does not awaken original genius; the more people there are to read the poorer is the mental aliment offered for their growth and improvement in knowledge.

FAITH, NOT SIGHT.

I PRESS my winding pathway home

By faith, and not by sight,

Through long and tangled mazes roam,
From darkness up to light!

But in a maze, in darkness still,

The headlands of my hope

Lift high for me no sun-capped hill,

Nor shining southern slope;

To beckon on my weary feet,

And charm my waiting eyes,

Earth shows no certain way-mark meet To guide me to the skies!

But while I try the shadow-lands

By ancient pilgrims trod,

Faith comes to place my trembling hands

Within the hands of God!

And like a timid, trusting child,

Led at his father's side,

I brave the night so dark and wild,

The world so cold and wide!

And feel I shall not go astray,

But singing holy psalms,

Shall safely mount the shining way
Into my Father's arms!

LILLIAN.

TROY FEMALE SEMINARY.-We have examined the last Report with much pleasure. One photograph of the Institution is all we have room for, but this is a deserved tribute to the Founder, which we must give.

"It is now fifty years since this institution first opened its doors to those young ladies who were desirous of receiving a generous culture, ere they entered on the duties of maturer life. In its inception it was under the charge of Mrs. Emma Willard, whose name is identified with it; and for one half the period of its existence it has been indebted to her watchful care and faithful efforts. For the remaining portion of its history, though not under her charge, it has still been an object of earnest and loving regard. It must have been with a pleasure, deep indeed, that she has watched its progress under her successors, who have conducted it since she resigned it into their hands. We trust she may long be spared to witness its continued success."

NEW YORK Medical College for Women.—We have received a copy of the "Charter" of this new College, and find the names of many estimable ladies of New York City and State in the "Act of Incorporation." That it may be greatly successful is our earnest desire, nor will we doubt that those who have so generously begun the work will sustain it.

TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS.-These articles are accepted, and will appear as soon as we can find room: "Maud" (the other poem not needed)-"Bird Songs”—(The article entitled "Short Stories" is declined)" Grieving""Our Mother"-and "Sonnet,”

The following articles are not needed: "Autumn""Lost Hopes"-"The Bride's Ruse"-" Song"-" Carolyn Lee" (too long)-" Weary"-"The Dead”—“ All is not Gold that glitters" (we should like to oblige the trio of our young friends, if the article was really worthy of their names; when they have finished their best story they will thank us for declining this)-"The Magic of a Name”—“Shells of the Ocean"—"The Dying Girl to her Mother (the writer can do better)—“ Alice Lande” (too long; the author can have it returned by sending five red stamps: six cents due on the package)—"Looking Back"-"Thanksgiving Day"-"Retrospection"-" My first Interview with an Authoress”—“Over the River" -"First and Second"-"Two"-"At Rest"-"July Fourth"-"Angel Whispers"-and "Our Lily.'

"Morning, Noon, and Night," by Zadie. No letter with MS., and therefore do not know the author's intentions.

Other articles are on hand and will be noticed next month.

Correspondents wishing replies to their communications must be careful to inclose stamped envelopes; also send stamps, if a return of rejected manuscripts is required.

Health Department.

WE take the following useful information, respecting a new and terrible disease, from that excellent workHall's Journal of Health.

DIPHTHERIAL DISEASE.

"Diphtheria is now a familiar household word; within a very few years, indeed, it had never been heard of by one in a million of the masses. Its fearfully sudden and fatal character, especially among children, makes it of the highest importance that those, at least, who have families should know something of its nature, its causes, its symptoms, and its cure. By examining a great many who have died of it, some general facts have been ascertained, which are of considerable practical interest. Neither chemistry nor the microscope has yet been able to determine that any particular structure of the body is uniformly invaded; nor have any characteristic lesions or destruction of parts been found. One thing, however, is certain: the whole mass of blood is corrupted, is diseased, is destitute of those elements which are necessary to health; it is of a dark, grumous, ugly appearance, filling up every vein and artery, stagnating everywhere, clogging up the whole machinery of life, oppressing the brain, and arresting the flow of nervous energy in every part of the system. No wonder, then, that it crushes out the life, in a very few hours, of feeble childhood, and of older persons who have but little constitutional force.

"The three most universally present symptoms of diphtheria in the child are: 1st, general prostration of the whole system; 2d, an instinctive carrying of the hand to the throat; 3d, an offensive breath.

sufficient to make it a fit subject for a diphtheritic attack. The few grown persons who have diphtheria have invariably some scrofulous or other weakening element. Neither a man nor a child in really vigorous health is ever attacked with it; they only suffer who are at the time deficient in stamina-have not the proper resisting power against the inroads of disease.

"There is no evidence whatever that diphtheria is 'catching.' The matter and breath of it have been introduced in the eyes, lips, mouth, arm, etc., of physicians who have generously hazarded these experiments upon themselves, without the slightest ill effects what

ever.

When several members of a family are attacked,

it is not because it is derived one from another, but because of similarity of constitution, habits of life, eating, drinking, air, and other surroundings. It has not as yet been established that a stranger, going into a family where there is diphtheria, takes the disease.

"The treatment is a well-ventilated room, sustaining nourishment, and strengthening remedies.

"Diphtheria is not inoculable; prevails in every climate, in all seasons, and is equally at home in the princely mansions which line the spacious and wellcleaned street, and in the houses of stenchy courts and contracted alleys. It has no fixed course, may recur any number of times, but only fastens on the scrofulous or those whose constitutions are impaired, or have poor blood; the immediate cause of attack being the breathing of a faulty or defective atmosphere."

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:SHOULDER-STRAPS. A Novel of New York and the Army. By Henry Morford. The author of this novel has already attained considerable reputation as a pleasing and attractive writer of sketches. His present sustained effort will not, probably, detract from that reputation, though it can scarcely be said to have added much to it. The story is finely written in parts; but, as a whole, lacks in intensity of interest, notwithstanding it exhibits in its plot a strong tendency towards the sensational school. It is in this effort at sensationalism that Mr. Morford, in our opinion, has failed. His observations are shrewd and sprightly, if not always sagacions; his satire is keen and caustic; his sentiments frequently noble and well expressed; while his delineations of character are marked by skilful touches which give evidence of their having been drawn from nature.

SQUIRE TREVLYN'S HEIR. By Mrs. Henry Wood, author of "Verner's Pride," "East Lynne," etc. The fertile brain and ready pen of Mrs. Wood have added another romance to the number which already bear her name. This book is in no wise inferior to those which have preceded it, to which it, in truth, bears a strong family likeness. Though possessing no extraordinary merit, it is yet worthy of the attention of all who delight in light literature; and when once begun, its interest will carry the reader to the end.

From SMITH, ENGLISH, & Co., Philadelphia:

THE YOUNG PARSON. The writer of this book has

From HARPER & BROTHERS, New York, through PETERSON & BROTHERS, Philadelphia:

ROMOLA. A Novel. By George Eliot, author of "Adam Bede," etc. This lady author with a masculine nom de plume, has just completed her crowning effort. From depicting quiet scenes in English modern life, she has turned her attention to the past and produced a historical romance, in which figure some of the noted personages of the fifteenth century. Florence is the scene of action, and prominent among the actors is Savonarola, the monk and church reformer. Tito Melema, the hero, is an imaginary person, in whom, and in whose fate, is worked out the principle of that apparently harmless selfishness which attempts a life of ease, and avoids as far as possible all giving or receiving pain. Romola, the heroine, we scarcely expect to find greatly admired among common readers. There is a grandeur in her character which can only be appreciated by those who themselves approximate it, and which will, we fear, repel others.

THE BIVOUAC AND THE BATTLE-FIELD; or, Campaign Sketches in Virginia and Maryland. By George F. Noyes, Capt. U. S. Volunteers. This is a clear and concise narrative of its author's personal experience as a staff-officer in the Army of the Potomac, during the periods of its various operations, commencing with McDowell's occupation of Fredericksburg, in May, 1862, and closing with the celebrated "mud campaign" in December of the same year. As the writer confines its narrative to the relation of such incidents and events as fell under his own immediate observation, the reader need not look for grand battle pictures embracing complete views of those great contests which have rendered this portion of the story of the Army of the Potomac so memorable. Capt. Noyes, to use his own words, has sought "only to portray interior views of teut-life, common homely experiences, and the everyday personal incidents of camp and battle-field." In this he has exhibited a skilfulness that renders his volume one of the most interesting war books we have yet read.

From CARLETON, New York, through PETERSON & BROTHERS, Philadelphia:

VICTOR HUGO. By a Witness of his Life (Madame Hugo). Translated from the original French by Charles Edwin Wilbour, translator of "Les Miserables." The readers of "Les Miserables" will find this book a key to that remarkable work. Here are Marius and Cosetti identified with the youthful Victor and Adele, now M. and Madame Hugo. We are furnished with a faithful narration of incidents and events which we recognize as yielding material for Hugo's great romance; and other characters besides the two we have mentioned find their counterparts in real life. It is a book whose title will attract, and whose contents please.

HUSBAND AND WIFE; or, The Science of Human Development through Inherited Tendencies. By the author of "The Parents' Guide," etc. The subjects, arguments, and aims of this volume are such as cannot be justly considered in a brief notice. Their examination opens an extended field of thought and reflection, involving matters of the highest and deepest importance to the human race, morally, physically, and socially. We can, therefore, at this time, aud in this place, only commend it to the careful and conscientious perusal of the fathers and mothers of our country, for whose enlightenment, warning, and instruction it is especially designed.

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

THE AMBER GODS, and other Sketches. By Harriet Elizabeth Prescott. The stories embraced in this collection, and which originally appeared in a contemporary periodical, have already attained considerable popularity with a large class of cultivated minds. That they will ever become as "household words" with the great mass of readers is scarcely to be expected. With two exceptions, they are emphatically "art stories," deeply suggestive, rich in imagery, and gorgeous in coloring, but seldom attracting the healthier sympathies of our common humanity. The two exceptions to which we allude show very plainly that Miss Prescott can, when she will, give quiet-toned pictures of life and its incidents, which, though they may not enchain the fancies of erratic poets and painters, will nevertheless attain a wider and more permanent popularity with the great majority of those readers who, fortunately, or unfortunately, are not geniuses.

PHILIP VAN ARTEVELDE. A Dramatic Romance in two parts. By Henry Taylor. The thanks of those who love true poetry are eminently due to Messrs. Ticknor & Fields for this fine edition, in blue and gold, of Taylor's exquisite masterpiece. It is from the sixth London edition, published in 1852, and contains its author's latest corrections.

From J. C. PLUMER, M. D., Boston, Mass. ;WHY THE SHOE PINCHES: A Contribution to Applied Anatomy. By Hermann Meyer, M. D., Professor VOL. LXVII.-39

of Anatomy in the University of Zurich. Translated from the German by John Sterling Craig, L. R. C. P. E., L. R. C. S. E.

THE MECHANIC, MECHANICAL ANATOMY, AND MECHANICAL DISTORTIONS OF THE BONY STRUCTURE OF THE HUMAN FOOT. By J. C. Plumer, M. D. We recommend this and the preceding book to the special attention of shoemakers, as the vast majority of people will probably, to all time, wear shoes of such shape as the makers provide.

Godey's Arm-Chair.

GODEY FOR NOVEMBER.-We may term this quite a sensation number, for we give what the ladies very much desire. Fancy balls have been all the rage again this winter, and patterns of fancy dresses will be much in demand. To meet this, we give in this number nine colored dresses and five uncolored ones; but with descriptions so elaborate that any one can make a dress from the illustrations, fourteen fancy dresses in all. In a French magazine you may find one or two; but Godey has selected from all the French magazines, and our subscribers have the result. Besides the fancy dresses we give our usual variety of articles for winter wear. "Friendship Endangered" is a steel plate of great beauty of design, and admirably engraved.

Our humorous engraving-" A Quiet Place wanted for a young Gentleman.” Does he not seem to have got into the very antipodes of quiet?

We have devoted a great portion of our illustrated pages in this number to articles for fall and winter wea", both for ladies and children. The greatest variety of dresses we have ever given in a single number.

OLD TERMS.-It will be seen by our advertisement that we have gone back again to our old terms. We were forced to make a slight advance during a portion of this year, on account of the great rise in paper, and of every article connected with our business; and although but little change has been made in the cost of the same articles still we return to our old terms, which have always been so well understood by the public.

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POSTAGE ON MANUSCRIPTS.-Please take notice! Our announcement that manuscripts sent for publication at newspaper postage it seems was somewhat premature. The Post-Office department, with that charitable disposition that sometimes governs them, especially if the decision is in their own favor (and by the way we never knew a disputed point decided in favor of the public), have decided that it applies only to manuscript sent for books, not periodicals. Is not that a nice distinction? So let it be understood that all manuscript sent for publication must have letter postage paid on it, and stamps for the same amount sent for its return. This is the decision of the first assistant Postmaster-General, in answer to a postmaster's inquiry on the subject:

SIR-In answer to your letter of the 21st inst., I have to state that, in the opinion of the department, Section 24 of the new law refers only to "Book manuscripts and corrected proofs passing between authors and publishers," and was not intended to cover manuscripts from contributors to monthly magazines, newspapers, etc.

OUR MUSICAL COLUMN.

The Musical Monthly.-The tenth and eleventh numbers, for October and November, are now ready; and the twelfth number, completing the volume, will be published next month. The tenth number contains one of Theo. Oesten's new and charming melodies; a beantiful new song; and a new and sparkling polka. The popular song of Beautiful Valley, of which we hold the copyright, is given in the eleventh number, as also another of Brinley Richards' favorite compositions, worthy the author of Warblings at Eve, and Floating on the Wind. In the twelfth number we shall publish, among other music, the popular ballad of Poor Ben the Piper, as sung by Ossian E. Dodge, and other vocalists at their concert The high standard of the Monthly, it will be seen, is faithfully kept up, and on no account will there be any diminution of effort or expense to maintain the character it has already won. We shall begin the new volume with a grand double holiday number, of which we shall have more to say next month. The price of the three numbers issued as above is 50 cents each, or the three for $1 00. Terms of the Monthly, $3 00 per annum in advance, and all subscriptions must be addressed to the publisher, J. Starr Holloway, Box Post Office, Philadelphia. Subscriptions may begin with any number.

New Sheet Music.-O. Ditson & Co., Boston, have just published a beautiful cavatina, with recitatives and choruses, Madre Pietosa Vergine (Mother, Merciful Mother), from Verdi's new opera, La Forza del Destino, price 40 cents. Also Letty Lorne, new song and chorus by Geo. Perren, 25. Keep this Bible near Your Heart, by the author of Annie Lisle, 25. We'll Fight for Uncle Abe, plantation song and chorus, by F. Buckley, 25. Wanted, A Substitute, a bagatelle that will no doubt hit the popular taste, 25. Within the Convent Garden (Die Nonne Von Uhland) a song, the music by the great composer, Thalberg, 25. Also, The Lark, beautiful transcription of Heiser's melody, by Brunner, 25; and Merry Wives of Windsor Galop, by Alberti, 25.

Sawyer & Thompson, Brooklyn, New York, a list of whose popular publications we gave in the August number, has just issued another song, Mother Would Comfort Me, the words and music by Charles Carroll Sawyer, author of When this Cruel War is Over, etc., 25 cents. This also will, no doubt, become popular.

Brinley Richards' compositions are always favorites among piano-players. We have new editions of Floating on the Wind, Warblings at Dawn, and Warblings at Eve, by this popular composer. Each 35 cents, in colored covers, or the three for $1 00. Also, Variations of When this Cruel War is Over, by Grobe, 50. Magdalena, brilliant new fantasie, by the author of the Maiden's Prayer, colored covers, 40. Les Cloches du Monastere, favorite nocturne, 35. Maryland, my Maryland, transcription, 25. La Prieure Exaucee, answer to the Maiden's Prayer, 30. Marche Militaire, by Glover, 30. Musings at Twilight, nocturne, by Spindler, 30. Moss Basket Waltz, 25. Down by the Tide, song without words, 15. Masked Ball Mazourka, 25. The celebrated Shadow Air, from Dinorah, 30. An Alpine Farewell, one of the most beautiful little nocturnes ever published, 25. Volunteer's Quickstep, 25. Starry Night Galop, 10. Ingleside Mazourka, 10. Camp Polka, 10. Silver Lake Waltz, 10. Lily Leaf Polka Schottische, 10. Gilt Edge Polka, 10. Any music named in this column, or in previous numbers, will be sent on receipt of price. Address, as above, J. STARE HOLLOWAY.

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A YANKEE poet thus describes the excess of his devotion to his true love:

I sing her praise in poetry;
For her at morn and eve

I cries whole pints of bitter tears,
And wipe them with my sleeve.

S. P. BORDEN'S EXCELSIOR EMBROIDERY and BRAIDING STAMPS.-We have often called the attention of our readers to these beautiful stamps. They have become so popular and so well known through the country that it is hardly necessary for us to make comments on their merits. There should be a set in every town. Dressmakers and dealers generally will find stamping for braiding and embroidery a very profitable part of their business, and in fact every dressmaker and milliner should have a set. Send and get a few dozen. Price $5 per dozen. Mr. B. furnishes (free of charge) all necessary articles of instructions, including inking cushion and pattern book.

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INQUIRIES have been made of us who are the authors of the following articles: "John Broad," "Aunt Esther's Warming-pan," also the Charade in our September number. In most instances we do not know the authors, and if known we do not give the names without the author's consent.

HOW TO COLQR THE PHOTOGRAPH.-Messrs. J. E. TILTON & CO., Boston, have just published a little manual on the art of painting the photograph, which is for sale at the bookstores, or will be sent by them, post-paid, for 10 cents.

We ask attention to our advertisement for 1864, published in this number. It is but a faint outline of what we will do, but will give some general idea of what the Lady's Book will be. In fact, it is hardly necessary for us to publish any advertisement. Our subscribers and the public knew that we will publish the best lady's book in the world: and they have known us so long that they are willing to trust us, even without any promises on our part. We are thankful, very thankful for the patronage we have received for the last thirtythree years; and we can only add that, having found that fulfilling every promise made has been the best policy, that plan we shall still continue to pursue.

We do not publish medical recipes, but the following we clip from an exchange. We are willing to publish anything that may be considered a remedy for that most horrid disease-hydrophobia. But do not let any published remedy prevent you from sending for a physician.

HYDROPHOBIA PREVENTED.-The Progres, of Lyons, mentions a new remedy for the bite of a mad dog, discovered by a German veterinary surgeon of Magdeburg, named Hildebrand, by which the painful application of a red hot iron is avoided. This remedy consists in bathing the place bitten with hot water. M. Hildebrand has ascertained by experience that hot water has the effect of decomposing the virus, and, if applied in time, renders cauterization unnecessary. In that case, all that is to be done, after well bathing the part, as stated, is to apply a solution of canstic potash to the wound with a brush, and afterwards anoint it with antimony ointment.

S. OTT, 726 Broadway, New York, has opened what he terms "New York City Purchasing and Information Agency." We can recommend Mr. Ott to our friends for making purchases and giving information. He is the agent for the celebrated Boardman & Gray's pianos, Abbott's Piano Stools, Fasoldt's Patent Chronometer Watches, Bootman's Piano Tuning Scales, and of a hundred other articles too numerous for us to mention. Send for one of his circulars.

AN EXCELLENT BARGAIN.-It is reported that the Princess Alexandra when asked by the Prince Wales for her hand in marriage, proposed to grant it for twentyfive shillings, which, said she, archly, is equal, you know, to one sovereign and one crown in England.

NOT A BRIBE.-We thank the Newport News for the following:

"When it is considered that in no instance has a bribe. in the shape of a premium been offered, it shows that the Lady's Book stands first in the heart of American ladies, who subscribe for the sake of the work itself, and not for the premium. The illustrations this month are magnificent, especially the double fashion-plates, which are continued regardless of expense. No wonder Godey is the ladies' favorite."

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