Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-04-19

me Ps0ples Hdgds3ne.-
The Peoples Magazine is the title of new
monty, issued under the direction Of the
Society for Promoting Christian knowledge,
by Pott & Amery, Nos 3 and 10 Cooper
Union, New York. 1t contains original
stories OF striking interest, characterized by
purity Of sentiment, Historical and Bio
graphical Papers, describing the memorable
events of History, or portraying the lives
and characters OF distinguished men and
women. sketches of life and manners in all
parts of the world; records of enterprise
adventure on land and sea; information on
science and art; papers on movements tend
ing to the physical, social and moral i'm.
proyement of the working classes, and
articles on natural history, and other sub
jects of great importance to all classes. II
also contains illustrated sketches of the Halls,
Castles, Abbeys, Cathedrals, Country
Churches, &C., &C., OF England. The maya
zine is printed in clear readable type and
will form, when bound, handsome volume
of permanent value. 1t is well worthy Of
public patronage, and we trust il may secure
large subscription list in Delaware. Send
on twenty-five cents, and procure speci-
men copy. 1t is furnished al So per annum
payable in advance.
The Lddy's Friend, for May, 1867
THE Recognition, pretty and pleasant
steel engraving, leads off this number of the
"Lady's Friend Then we have the usual
elegant Steel Fashion Plate, followed by
Toilet for the Opera, Il Ball dress, u Young
Lady's Dinner or Evening dress, a Carriage
dress, fashionable Sleeve, Caalane Bonnet,
Little Boys Pantaloons Girls Jacket, sc.
The Music for this month is isn't II Pro-
yoking?h Among literary contents are the
combinations of How Woman Had Her
Way" "Orville College, and mo Longer
Young tirst.rate stories; and "Fire in
Flint by NJ. C. p, "Skeleton Leaves, or
Phantom Boquets, a new Poem by Florence
Percy, editorials, &c. A beautiful steel en-
craving called lone Of Lies Happy Hours, -"
will lie sent gratis TO every single ($2.50)
subscriber, and to every person sending Il
club. Specimen numbers containing the
particulars of the premium offers and the
reduced prices 10 cluus, will be sent on the
receipt of twenty cents. Price (with en-
graving) SO, so a year; four copies with one
engraylng) 5000. One copy of Lady's
Friend and one of Saturday Evening Post
(and one engraying), $4.00, Address Dea-
con g. Peterson, $40 Walnut Street, Phila-
delphia.
Ldtelrs Lifting Age
Among the numerous publications we re
ceiye there is none that we regard as so
valuable as Litlel's Living Age. 1t UNI
like any other literary publication in the
county ii being reprint oil all the choice
articles oil the foreign periodicals, as well as
| articles of extraordinary interest from Ameri-
can publications. Ii furnishes besides, origi
nal contributions from able writers as foreign
correspondents. 1t embraces articles on his
| tory, literature, science, art, morality and
religion, culled with great care and discreet
judgment There are few publications o.
equal merit, and we heartily wish it may
obtain y large success in this State. Every
general reader should take the Living Age
if he wishes 10 become acquainted with tht
world around him and progress with 1t. Il
is published every Saturday, in Boston, a
So per year, free Of postage. Address Littel
& Gay, 80 Broomiield Street, Boston.
Young Amsricd-
This charming juvenile monthly is belort
us, for May. 1t is captivating little tutor
and one which the children all love to Lister
to and obey. Its lively, historical, musica
and other sketches, all illustrated with prett,
pictures and interviewer in common CONVEX
sational language adapted to the comprchen
sion OF the youthful mind, all tend TO maxi
II tayorte as well as a necessity in tn
household. 1t is published by VIM. Jen
nings Demorest, 473 Broadway, New York
at 10 cents per copy, or $3.50 per annum.
Cooley for May
Two riding dresses and nine full lengtl
spring dresses constitute the chief fashion
novelties OF Cooley for May, Besides thes
there are other illustrations OF value to ladies
in the various departments Of needle work
dress, SC, The reading matter is up TO tn
usual standard oil interest and all is charm
ingly suggestive Of the idea of Excelsior
in looking at this beautiful numler