est night of sorrow,
And there is more than one to-morrow.

LITERARY NOTICES.

LINNET'S TRIAL. A Tale. By S. M., Author of 'Twice Lost.' Second
Edition. Loring, publisher, 319 Washington street, Boston. 1864.

A moral and interesting novel. There is a fascinating freshness and
originality about it, pervaded by genial humor and strong common sense,
and an utter absence of all common and clap-trap sensational expedients.
The plot is simple, but well conceived; the characters consistent and
clear cut, the incidental remarks tolerant and full of spirit. We know
no more true and delightful character-painting than that of Rose. Her
shyness, exclusiveness, pettishness, and ignorance are delicious in the
rosy girl of sixteen. Her friendship with Linnet, a woman of imaginative
and impassioned stamp, is natural in conception, and skilfully rendered.
Linnet is expansive and sympathetic, her sweet and all-pervading
influence is the true charm of the book. The woman of beauty and genius
ripens into the perfect wife, strengthening weak hands and reviving
courage in weary, doubting hearts. 'Linnet is like an alabaster vase,
only seen to perfection when lighted up from within.'

We heartily recommend 'Linnet' to all readers of fiction, who like to
study character through its rainbow sheen.

PHANTOM FLOWERS. A Treatise on the Art of Producing Skeleton
Leaves. Boston: J. E. Tilton & Co. 1864.

A complete treatise on this beautiful art, in which typography and
illustrations are alike perfect. The directions given are ample and
accurate. The contents are: Chap. 1. Anatomy of a Leaf; Green and Dried
Leaves. 2. Preparing the Leaves and Flowers. 3. Bleaching the Leaves and
Seed Vessels. 4. Arranging the Bouquets. 5. Illustrated List of Plants
for Skeletonizing. 6. Seed Vessels. 7. The Wonders and Uses Of a Leaf.
8. Leaf Printing. 9, Commercial Value of the Art; Preservation of
Flowers. We have accurate cuts of the skeletonized leaves of the
American Swamp Magnolia, Silver Poplar, Aspen Poplar, Tulip Poplar,
Norway Maple, Linden and Weeping Willow, European Sycamore, English Ash,
Everlasting Pea, Elm, Deutzia, Beech, Hickory, Chestnut, Dwarf Pear,
Sassafras, Althea, Rose, Fringe Tree, Dutchman's Pipe, Ivy and Holly,
with proper times of gathering and individual processes of manipulation
for securing success with each. 'Fanciful though expressive,' says our
author, 'is the appellation of 'Phantom' or 'Spiri