Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-04-27
New Publications.

THE LADY's FREND,-Ihis magazine
like the rest Of cheerful, pleasant things
comes to US fresh and bright for May, her
aiding the advance OF Spring with lis
pretty costumes, sc. "The return OF the
swallows" is lovely engraving and very
appropriate. The reading matter is good,
as usual, and attractive as to variety.
HARPER's MAGAzlNE.-The May nnm-
Der contains finely illustrated article on
g Galena and its lead mines" The lo-
semitic Valley"is also beautifully Illustrated
and Livingsione's last African Expedition
all Of which will be found highly interest
ing and instructive. The light reading
which follows, together with the Editorial
Chair, Drawer, and the Current Events
make up fresh and inviting number.
BEApLE's MoNrHLY.-May is nearly
here, it we may Judge by the advent OF
the monthly periodicals, in The front rank
of which comes Beadle which opens with
fresh article entitled " Bummers in Sher-
mans Army" Illustrated. Part First of
f" The Dead Letter" is concluded, and the
plot ;hickens, as the story increases in in
terest. The contents entire fully, sustain
the reputation which this comparatively
new magazine has already established
| PETERsoN's MAGAzINE.--Peterson for
May has fresh and becoming fashions for
the ladies, novelties which are their par
tcular property. 1.-The Soldiers Or
phans" is touchingly beautiful story and
opens the fountains of many a bereaved
heart afresh. II is told in Mrs. Stephens
most affecting words, and each insallment
grows in interest. This number is inter-
esting throughout.
GoDEY's LADY's BooK."-The num-
Der for May opens with charming meg
zotint "The Pet of the Common" the
prettiest rural picture we have seen in a
long time. 1t has fashion plate which
win be the admiration Of the ladies, as
will the styl les of hair dressing, embroidery,
&c. Marion Harland's story contains a
moral, which is coming TO the light soon.
The articles which follow are Godey's best,
which is enough.
ARTHUR's HONE MAGAZINE We
have received the May number which i:
altogether capital on, its articles are re-
freshing and instructive tending TO helr
one in every good aspiration after trmtj
and duty It is eminently fitted to be ;
Home Magazine.
The ATLANTIC MoNTHLY.-The con
tents Of the May number are Of varied
interest, "The Harmonists" is sketch
of the village of Economy founded on the
Ohio, early in this century, it is by the
author Of Life in the Iron Mills" and Of
course commands the attention of the read
er. Recollections of @ the last days o.
Landor" are continued, also " Dir. Johns
which story draws near conclusion. Mrs
Stoves Chimney Corner has place
We have an instaliment of "Griffith
Gaunt," and poem BY Whittier, Long,
fellow, and Mrs. Akers. The financial af
fairs of the nation are ably discussed
james Russell Lowell has pungent racJ
article concerning the situation of the gov
eminent written in the true style Of Ho
sea Bigelow. The usual reviews close tbs
number.
The GALAxY.-This is the title of
new illustrated magazine of entertainin!
reading, published fortnightly at 80 Parl
Row, New York. Price, twenty-five cent
each, and six dollars year Of twen.y-si!
numbers. The first number lies before u;
1t is handsomely printed and illustrate
with fine wood cuts. 1t opens with thre
chapters of story by Anthony Trollop,
entitled the Claverings )" followed by +" G
ants, Dwarfs and Fairies" Archie Low
ell" by Mrs Edwards: "a chapter fror
Noble Life" "A Winter with ii
American Peripatitics," &c.
SURPRISING A RIoT.-A recent ri
at Norfolk, Va, attending the celebrate
of the passage of the Civil Rights Bill, WI
suppressed by the aid Of the military, u
der the command of Major Stanhope.
the performance Of this duty--a somewh
perilous one, owing to the very small nur
Der OF troops at his command he was j
suited and menaced by the mob of viii
citizens, who threatened to kill him, al
n