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 covers, stitch, etc. I have a little girl to assist me in the folding, stitching, etc.; the rest, after it comes from the printer's hand, is all my own work. I employ no agents, and depend upon no one for assistance. My edition is four thousand."

The greater portion of all Harriet Farley has written has appeared in the "Offering;" but in 1847 she selected from these pieces, and added a few original, making a volume, published in Boston under the title of "Shells from the Strand of the Sea of Genius." In the dedication of this book. Miss Farley touches a string which should make every parental heart vibrate—"To my Father and Mother, who gave me that education which has enlivened years of labour; and, while constituting my own happiness, has enabled me to contribute to the enjoyment of others." Let those who think education unnecessary for "operatives," consider what it has done for Harriet Farley, and what sweet reward she has rendered to those who trained her!

Miss Farley stands at the head of her collaborateurs, not only In her capacity of editor, but in her superiority as a writer; yet she has many and talented assistants, contributors, who deserve to share with her in the honour of this new literature. "Mind among the Spindles," is the title given to a handsome volume, selected from the "Lowell Offering," and published in London in 184&.

FARNESE, FRANCESCA, called Sister Francesca, was born at Rome. She was a nun, and founded a convent. Her poems are united to those of her sister, also a nun, named Sister Isabella. She was learned in her native literature, in Latin, and in theology. She has left many poems of a very chaste and correct style. Before taking vows she wrote a romance and much miscellaneous poetry, which, under a sense of duty, she burned. She died in 1651.

FARRAR, MRS., of Professor Farrar, of Harvard University, America, has written several works of merit. Warmly interested in the cause of human improvement, she has prepared her books for the young, and chiefly for those of her own sex. "The Life of Lafayette," "The Life of Howard," "Youth's Letter Writer," "The Children's Robinson Crusoe," and a number of others, well known to the children of New England are her works. But her most important production is "The Young Lady's Friend," published in 1837, one of the best manuals of its kind extant. The work has been lately revised, the first set of stereotype plates having been worn out, which is a sure proof of the popularity of this excellent book.

FARREN, MISS, accomplished actress, and an excellent and beautiful woman, was born in 1759. Her father was a surgeon at Cork, in Ireland, but his habits were so irregular, that his family were often in great want. Miss Farren was driven to exertions for her own support, and made her first appearance at Liverpool in 1773. She was very well received. In 1777 she went to London, where she met with much applause. She excelled principally In high comedy. April 7th., 1797, Miss Farren retired from the stage; and in May