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The 05d Piuntotiou, and What I Gathered There in an Autumn Mmth. By James Hunger/ant, of Maryland. 1 vol, 12 mo. A'ew York: Harper d3 Brothcrs.—There is an inexpressiblo charm in the local color of this volume, a [6&ture to which it would be Well if authors would pay more attention. In plan, the book is like one of those ivory toys, which the Chinese delight in carving, where ball lies within

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—— [Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1859, by Charles J. Peterson. in the Clerk’s Oﬁico of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District

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ball; for while it is a novel, complete in itself, it yet has

numerous sketches woven into the plot, which diversify, and perhaps increase, the interest. Altogether the work ought to be a favorite. Its very title will ensure it a wel come among thousands of the sons and daughters of Mary land and Virginia, whom marriage or the pursuit of fortune has scattered over these United States.

39‘ These TGCGPCS have all been tested, either by the author herself, or by some of her friends. Every month, wc shall gins several receipts, in various departments; and the whole, at the end of the year, will be found to make the most complex cook— book ever published. SOUPS.

rm'oum of Scotland. By Agnes Strickland. m. r11, Portable Soup—For Travelers. (Ea—Take three large legs of veal, and one of beef, with the lean part of half a ham; cut them in small pieces, put a quarter of a pound of butter at the bottom of a large cauldron, then lay in the meat and

12 mo. New York: Harper 12 Brothcrs.—This volume con eludes the mournful story of the life of Mary Queen of Scots. It is written in the highest strain of enthusiastic admiration for that unfortunate lady, and is sustained by

bones. with four ounces of anchovies, and two ounces of

an array of documents and a plausible reasoning, which it is difﬁcult to simmer. The publishers have issued tho volume in a style to match exactly the preceding ones. ex cept in the paper on which it is printed, which seems to us inferior.

mace. Cut off the green leaves of ﬁve or six heads of celery, wash the heads quite clean, cut them small, put them in the cauldron, adding three large carrots, out small; cover the cauldron close, and set it over a moderate ﬁre. When you ﬁnd the gravy begins to draw, keep taking it up till you

Life of John H. 7V. Hawkins. Compiled by his son, Rev. W G. Hawkins, A. M. 1 1:01., 12 mo. Boston: John P. Jmtt it Co.—A labor of filial love, executed with taste, and yet enthusiastically. The labors of Mr. Hawkins in behalf of the incbriate will long be remembered, and fully deserved this testimonial to his heroism and self-devotion.

have got it all out; then put water in to cover the meat. set it on the ﬁre again, and let it boil slowly for four hours; then

£1111”: Lore-Life: A h'orcl. By Margaret J. DI. Sweat. 1 ml, 12 mo. .Ncw York: Rudd if CarZcton.—A pleasant romance, on a theme that will never lose its interest, We recommend it to our female readers especially. The volumo :; is published in the neat style which distinguishes all of the i publications of this house. southward: A Novel. By 1mm UmsmL 1 vol" 12 m. New York: Rudd é Carlcton.—'l‘his is an agreeable ﬁction, which ought to have an extensive sale, especially in the

strain it through a hair sieve into a clean pan and let it boil three parts away; then strain the gravy that you drew from the meat into the pan, let it boil gently (and keep skim ming the fat off, very clean, as it rises,) till it looks like thick glue; you must take care that it does not burn. Put in pepper to your taste: then pour the mixture on flat earthen dishes a quarter of an inch thick; let it stand till the next day, and then cut it out into small cakes. Lay the cakes on dishes. and set them in the sun to dry. When the cakes are dry, put them in a tin box, with writing paper between every cake, and keep them in a dry place. This is a very useful soup to be kept in families, for, by pouring a pint of boiling water on one cake, (the cakes ought to be only a little larger than a quarter of a dollar,) with the addition of a 8111"“ (Dummy Of till-ll; it Will make 1‘ 800d bad" or broth The longer it is kept the betttcr. Be careful to turn the callus as they dry. This soup will answer better to be made in rm“, weather‘ Fm'ma soup—Ham ready some lﬂrd’ boning hOt‘ pour

present dearth of ﬁrst-rate novels. The publishers issue the

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Biographies of Distinguished Scientiﬁc Men. By Francois Arago. 1 vol, 12 mo. Second Scria. Boston: Ticknor d Fr'dds.—This is a continuation of a work noticed in our last number. The subjects of the present biographies are Car- ‘ not, Males, Fresnel, Thomas Young and James Watt.

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yellow color. Previously, chop together—very ﬁne—some Q parsley and a few potherbs, add these to the farina, and pour over it one quart of water, and let it simmer slowly for about three-quarters of an hour: whilst simmering add some water to it occasionally, until it becomes as thin as you desire to have it. Boat two eggs quite light, and pour the soup upon them—by degrees—stirring it constantly. Cmnmon Pea: Soup—To one quart of split peas put four quarts of water, and a small piece of lean bacon; wash a 2 head of celery, and cut it in with a turnip; boil a“ together till it is reduced to two quarts, then work it through a cul ]ender__s|ice in another head of celery, cayenne pepper And 8,,“ to yum. mm. Bo“ the soup we“ Before serving it, place some pieces of was; on the bottom of your soup mm”, and pm"- the broth over mom. 0km Soup__'rake quarto,- of Q peck of Okra, slice them round, and put them on the are, with a moo of ham, and a MI IIN‘IIIIJ III

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PARLOR AMUSEMENTS. Fer AWAY, Fromm—This is a quick, lively, little game, very different from many. The leader sits with his feet on a stool, so as to make a large lap; or, which is better, all [it round ll- littlﬁ table. The leader then puts his ﬁnger down upon it. and the others place all their fingers round his. “' Fly away, pigeonl” cries he, suddenly, and up all the ﬁngers start. Then they all settle down again. “Fly away, eagle!" cries he, again, and off they all go once more. “Fly away, bnlll" is now the cry, and army most of the ﬁngers ﬂy as before, not remembering that bulls have no wings. Those who make the mistake pay a forfeit amidst the langh-

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gallon of water; boil the whole about five hours. Half an

again; but the others, taught by the last experience, keep all their ﬁngers fixed to the table, and the leader's ﬁles up alone. “Why don‘t you ﬂy ?” says he. “Why. feathers don‘t ﬂy, do they? They have no wings!”

hour befom serving the map, add quarter of a peck of toma z to“, skimmy

S no 8. g Herring—Potted.—Clean your ﬁsh. cut off the heads and

“No, but they ﬂy for all that!”

So the leader, like an

Eastern king, settles all disputes by his own decision.

tails. and sprinkle salt over them to draw out the blood.

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Then wash them, and lay a layer of ﬁsh in an earthen pot,