in place of you,' but it certainly does not of 'me.' Please decline it.' JOHN, nowise daunted, commenced: Positive, Horse; comparative, Horser; superlative, Horsest! Speaking of SMITH: a friend writes to us from California, who had just arrived at San Francisco, via Cape Horn, that the first man he saw on shore was JOHN SMITH, from whom he had parted in New-York last March! JOHN had taken the overland route. . . . THE lines which ensue are by CHARLES SWAIN, of London. They strike us as being very beautiful. Our friend DEMPSTER, whose recent concerts have been so much admired and so successful here, should wed them to his own sweet music, and make them a feature of his popular performances: 'MORN calleth fondly to a fair boy straying 'Mid golden meadows, rich with clover dew; Noon cometh; but the boy to manhood growing, 'Night tappeth gently at a casement gleaming With the thin fire-light, flickering faint and low, O'er pleasures gone, as all life's pleasures go: 'THERE's a good book coming! On the first of December next will appear from the press of BENTLEY in London and PUTNAM in New-York Saint Leger, or the Threads of Life.' This work is the completion of The Saint Leger Papers,' and the dénouement will be given, when time and space shall serve,' in these pages. There will be a book worth reading! ... MOTHER,' said a little girl at church, after attentively looking at the clergyman in the pulpit, who was preaching very loud, and gesticulating violently, 'mother, why do n't they let the man out of the box?" Doubtless that little girl was as glad to get out of the meeting' as was the rare frequenter of the sanctuary, who, when asked how he liked the sermon, replied: 'I did n't like it at all. It's an infernal bore to sit and hear one man monopolize all the conversation!' . . . FROM the Philadelphia" City Items' weekly journal we cheerfully copy the following correction: THE KNICKERBOCKER MAGAZINE for October says that J. S. REDFIELD has just issued a new edition of SHELLEY's Poetical Works, 'the only complete edition published of this favorite author.' Our friend CLARK has forgotten, or perhaps he does not know, that CRISSY and MARKLEY, Minor-street, Philadelphia, issued in 1847 the only strictly authentic and complete edition of SHELLEY'S Works ever published. It was edited by Mrs. SHELLEY, and is embellished with an admirable portrait of SHELLEY, from a picture in possession of his wife; and a beautiful view is given of the romantic spot where he was buried. The typography is faultless; the paper fine and white; and the book all that the friends and admirers of SHELLEY could wish.' We have seen a copy of the work here spoken of, and can confirm the praise awarded by our contemporary. . . . We have received from Messrs. LEA AND Blanch· ARD, Philadelphia, and shall have the pleasure of noticing as they deserve in our next, two admirable volumes of biography, by JoHN P. KENNEDY, Esq., the 'Life of William Wirt, Attorney-General of the United States. The work is accompanied by a fine engraved portrait of its illustrious subject. . . . NUMEROUS articles, in prose and verse, from several of our most esteemed contributors, intended for the present number," are filed for insertion in our next. NEW publications, books, serials, review reviews, magazines, etc., sent us since our last, will receive attention in the December issue. SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER, FOR 1850. SIXTEENTH VOLUME. A new volume of this long-established and favorite monthly will be commenced on the first of January next. In issuing its Prospectus, the Editor does not deem it necessary to publish any long list of contributors or to indulge in any fulsome laudations of the Magazine. Its character is well known throughout the country. For nearly sixteen years it has occupied the first rank of excellence in periodical literature. The Editor is determined to maintain its standing, by filling it with articles from the best pens in the country. The contents will embrace Reviews, Historical and Biographical Sketches, Novels, Tales, Travels, Essays, Poems, Critiques, and Papers on the Army, Navy, and other National Subjects. The MESSENGER will also continue to present articles of a SCIENTIFIC character, such as during the past year have excited the most marked attention on both sides of the Atlantic. In the forthcoming volume the Original Novel of "THE CHEVALIER MERLIN " will be continued. This work was pronounced by the late EDGAR A. POE to be the finest effort of genius in course of publication in this country. The Editor has pleasure in announcing that his acomplished European Correspondent will continue to furnish the Magazine with MONTHLY LETTERS FROM PARIS, comprising all the items of Foreign Intelligence, and critical remarks on all novelties in Science, Literature and Art. The reader will find this correspondence a faithful reflection of Life in the French Capital. The political sagacity of the writer has been commended in the highest terms by the "National Intelligencer." Of the EDITORIAL and CRITICAL DEPARTMENT of the MESSENGER the Editor will only say, that it will embrace copious notes on current literature, and reviews of all new American or foreign works of general interest and value. His opinions will at least be always fearlessly and honestly avowed. CONDITIONS OF THE SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER. 1. The LITERARY Messenger is published in monthly numbers. Each number contains not less than sixty-four large super-royal pages, printed on good type, and in the best manner, and on paper of the most beautiful quality. 2. The MESSENGER is mailed regularly on or about the first day of every month in the year. Twelve numbers make a volume, and the price of subscription is $5 per volume, payable in advance; nor will the work be sent to any one, unless the order for it is accompanied with the cash. THE YEAR COMMENCES WITH THE JANUARY NUMBER. 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The mutual obligations of the publisher and subscriber, for the year, are fully incurred as soon as the first number of the volume is issued; and after that time, no discontinuance of a subscription will be permitted; nor will any subscription be discontinued while any thing remains due thereon, unless at the option of the editor. JNO. R. THOMPSON, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. Richmond, Virginia, October, 1849. ON OR ABOUT THE FIFTEENTH OF NOVEMBER, CUBA AND THE CUBANS; COMPRISING A HISTORY OF THE ISLAND OF CUBA, ITS PRESENT POSITION, SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND DOMESTIC, AND ITS RELATION TO SPAIN AND THE UNITED STATES. BY THE AUTHOR OF 'LETTERS FROM CUBA. The work will contain about 200 pages 12mo., and will be issued in neat, handsome style, and sold in paper covers for 50 cents; bound in cloth, 75 cents. SAMUEL HUESTON, PUBLISHER, 139 Nassau-street, New-York. LITERARY "CORNER STONE." "Once possessed of a work so able, copious and scientifically constructed as 'WEBSTER'S QUARTO DICTIONARY, one discovers a hundred benefits previously unthought of. Old uses and new uses, and disuses and abuses, old terms and new terms, and the history of the rise and progress of terms, together with apt citations, pointed and sparkling-with other benefits I need not attempt to enumerate-combine to make him feel the work a desideratum; to lay it as a corner-stone in his library; or rather, since corner-stones are not often disturbed, as a janitor, a librarian, ever at his post, ready to converse on whatever topic is at hand." CHARLES BEECHER. FROM ONE OF THE LEADING BOOKSELLERS IN ENGLAND: “WEBSTER'S QUARTO DICTIONARY IS THE ONLY ONE TO SUCCEed here.' Published by G. & C. MERRIAM,/Springfield, Mass., and for sale by all Booksellers WILL BE PUBLISHED, ON THE TENTH OF DECEMBER, SAINT LEGER; OR, THE THREADS OF LIFE. QUICQUID AGUNT HOMINES, VOTUM TIMOR, IRA, VOLUPTAS, GEORGE P. PUTNAM, Publisher, Agents for the Knickerbocker. 155 Broadway. O EDITED BY LEWIS GAYLORD CLARK, THIS is pronounced, by the press of America and England, the best Magazine in America.' It has now completed its thirty-fourth volume, and in its list of upward of a hundred contributors, are found the names of every distinguished writer, male and female, in America, with several equally promi nent of Great Britan, Turkey, Sweden, etc. A new volume will commence with the first day of January, 1850. The following notices of the KNICKERBOCKER are from the American and English press, to which might be added hundreds of others. THE last KNICKERBOCKER is exceedingly good. Some of the articles are worthy of BLACKWOOD'S palmiest days. The Editor's Table is in Mr. CLARK's happiest vein; varied and racy in a remarkable degree.-New-York Commercial Advertiser. THE KNICKERBOCKER seems to increase in attraction as it advances in age. It exhibits a monthly variety of contributions unsurpassed in number or ability.'- National Intelligencer. THE KNICKERBOCKER is one of the most valuable Magazines of the day, and outstrips all competi tion in the higher walks of literature.' - Albany Argus. "THE KNICKERBOCKER MAGAZINE is now beyond a question the magazine of the country. Whoever wishes his money's worth, and something over, let him subscribe now to Old KNICK,' and our word for it, the Editor's Table alone will amply satisfy his expectations. It is not a periodical to be lightly glanced over and thrown by, but it forms a library book to save and re-read. A set of the KNICKERBOCKER, bound up in volumes, on the shelves of one of our popular libraries, is more consulted (so the librarian has often told us) than any other similar work.'- Boston Daily Transcript. THE LONDON EXAMINER.-"This very clever Magazine is the pleasantest periodical in the United States. Its articles, which are numerous and short, varions and interesting, are well worthy of imita tion by our Magazines on this side of the Atlantic.' LONDON MORNING CHRONICLE.-Judging from the numbers before us, we are inclined to consider this the best of all the American literary periodicals. Its contents are highly interesting, instructive and amusing.' REDUCTION IN PRICE TO CLUBS. The publisher has determined to do every thing in his power to bring the Knickerbocker within the means of all, and invites the attention of those who feel an interest in circulating the best American literature, to the following terms to clubs, viz: For five copies sent to one address, the price will be $20 00 ten 35 00 Post Masters throughout the United States are invited and requested to act as agents. To all those who may interest themselves in getting up clubs, we will send a copy free so long as they keep up, and remit regularly the yearly payment. To the Subscribers and all interested in our Work. The publisher desires to avail himself of this opportunity to thank those who have manifested their unabated interest in the Knickerbocker, by sending subscribers. Quite a number have done so, and no doubt with a very slight effort on the part of some friends, our list might be doubled. As a further inducement for this effort on the part of our patrons, we wish to say, that no pains or expense will be spared to enhance the value of the work, and our pages will prove that our readers will receive at least as large a share of benefit from our increased means as we could expect our. selves. AGENTS WANTED FOR THE KNICKERBOCKER MAGAZINE. ENTERPRISING, active agents are wanted in every town and city in the United States, to procure subscribers for the Knickerbocker. To competent, active persons, with satisfactory references, the most liberal terms will be allowed. Apply, post paid, to SAMUEL HUESTON, 139 Nassau-street. GREAT INDUCEMENT TO SUBSCRIBE FOR THE KNICKERBOCKER. FOUR YEARS FOR TEN DOLLARS. THE undersigned will give the Volumes of the Knickerbocker for the years 1847, '48, '49, and '50, to all persons who will remit to him ten dollars, in funds current in this city, post paid. BACK Volumes or Numbers supplied, and a complete set for sale. Specimen Numbers sent free of charge on application, post paid. TERMS-$5 per annum OUR Exchange papers will do us a special favor by copying the above. |