Smyrna times., 1867-05-01
ISCELLAN US,
Magazines.

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The Peoples 4Mdgazine, is the title of new
monthly, issued under the direction of the So
ciety for Promoting Christian knowledge, by
Pott 4 Amery, Nos. 5 and l3 Cooper Union
New York. 1t contains original stories of Strik-
ing interest, characterized by purity of senti-
ment, Historical and Biographical Papers, de-
scribing the memorable events of History, or
portraying the lives and characters of distin-
guished men and women, sketches of life and
manners in all parts of the world; records of
enterprise, or adventure on land and sea infor-
nation on science and art. ltalso contains Illus
trated sketches of the Halls, Castles, Abbeys,
Cathedrals, Country Churches, &C., So, of
England. 1t is furnished at SO per annum,
payable in advance.
The Lady's Friend, for May The Recog-
nition, pretty and pleasant steel engraving,
leads off this number of the Ladys Friend.
Then we have the usual elegant Steel Fashion
Plate, followed by a Toilet for the Opera, a
Ball dress, Young Lady Dinner or Evening
dress, Carriage dress, &c. Among the literary
contents are the combinations of " How Wo.
man Had Her Way" "Orville College" and
{" No Longer Young" Address Deacon 4 Pc
terson, 80 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
Young America, charming Juvenile
monthly is before US, for May. 1t is q capti-
waiting little tutor, aud one which the children
all love to listen to and obey. Its lively, his
toricsl, musical and other sketches, all illustra-
ted with pretty pictures aud interviewer in CON-
mon conversational language adapted to the
comprehension of the youthful mind. 1t Ii
published by W: Jennings Demorest, 47S
Broadway, New York, at 81. 30 per annum.
Godey for May-Two riding dresses and
nine full length spring dresses constitute th'
| q T. L. q ' Id pa
sides these there are other illustrations OF valu
to ladies, in the various departments of needle
y work dress, &c. The reading matter Is up t
: the usual standard of interest, and all
charmingly suggestive Of the idea OF : Excel
sior" in looking at this beautiful number.
Harper's Monthly, for May, commence
. with q we'll illustrated sketch Of :. The Pictul
ed Rocks of Lake Superior" The amusln
adventures of the Dodge Club, in Italy, al
continued with illustrations; also, Person
Recollections of the War" as seen by 10y,
n Virginian. The concluding chapter OF tt
"Virginians in Texas are also given, togetl
er with other tales and variety of poems, e
says, sketches, editorial nOtings, &c. Harp'
~ Brothers, Publishers, \. Y.
.e. The Atlantic Monthly,-The May number
in this excellent monthly has reached Us. III
.ts reading matter is OF the most entertainil
character, and is written by some of the We
best authors in the United States Amor
the contents of this number is a " History OF
- Sewing Machine, . Heart and Hearth,
poem BY Thomas Buchanan Read; The G
MUS of Dickens" a critical essay, by Il.
Whipple; Germany in New York."
Charles Dawson Shanly "Some Unappreci
. ted Characters" humorous statement of t
> possible, but not popularity credited virtues
tzx such personages as Solomons Sluggard, t
=, Old man of the Sea, Xanthippe, Blue Bear
Gallo, and Caliban, by G. G. Hazewell. L
"a subscription list ofths monthly should be larl
ly increased in this State, and we trust Il
the publishers may soon have the pleasure
adding many new names to their list frC
Delaware. Ticknor x Fields, Boston, are
Il. publishers.
'ne Our Nes0 States and TerTitories. We hs
EN-. received from the publishers, Beadle 4 Go
pany,. ll8 William Street, New York, n
and book by Albert ID. Richardson, entitled &c
New States and Territories, being notes ol
recent tour of observation through Colora
by Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Monta
70 Washington Territory and California, ilustl
- ed from sketches and photographs, taken
the spot, of towns, mining operations, |
sons. incidents, scenery, &C." Mr.. Richa
l son has recently visited that section Of
country. His book is written from notes
ken on the spot, and is not made up OF ia
sketches. It may be procured Of the publ
ers, at the low price Of so cents.
Frank Leslie's Magazine. This charm
Gazette Of Fashion and Lady's Magazine
v,no May, has been received. 1t contains an
the mense double sheet Fashion Plate. Il
nilsd tains also, a large number of smaller fasl
: my Illustrations, comprising articles Of ladies'
y Ias De children,s attire The reading matter en-
,sls, wlsh ces full and complete explanation OF
i. fashion engravings, together with a :,
Of all amount Of Information in relation to the 81
styles, which can be procured nowhere
and is of incalcnlable value to the ladies.
'ssors- Rterson's Magazine. - Peterson's La
National Magazine, for May, comes to us
...a.. with beautiful embellishments and tee
;Ssss. with the most interesting and poetical
owes, prose compositions. 1t also contains nu
{ Of patterns Of great value, This number v
welcome visitor in every well regulated b
Office. si.e..t =, y.