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Adventures of Valentine Vox, the Ventriloquist." By Henry Cockton,
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T. B. Peterson, Philadelphia.--"The Howards." A Tale founded on facts. By
D. H. Barlow, A. M. Philadelphia: published by Getz & Buck. This is a
very interesting story, intended to enforce the benefits of life
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the Year 1850." By Thomas S. Kirkbride, M. D., Physician of the
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MUSIC.--From Lee & Walker, 162 Chestnut Street: "To One in Heaven. Now
Thou art Gone." Words by Thomas I. Diehl. Music by R. S. Hambridge. The
plaintiveness of the music of this piece is admirably adapted to the
deep sensibility which pervades every line of the poetry.

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DRAWING.--The publisher, G. S. Appleton, 164 Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia, has furnished us with a set of "Easy Lessons in
Landscape," by F. N. Otis. These primary lessons in pencil drawing are
accompanied by copious instructions, which will be found of the greatest
use to beginners in this agreeable accomplishment.

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OUR PERFECT MAY NUMBER.--"May-Day Morning," a plate prepared expressly
for our cover--it is worthy of a better place; "The Language of
Flowers;" "Spring," beautifully colored; and a splendid and truthful
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