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Doctor Antonio. By the author of "Lorenzo Btnoui." 1 vol. New York: Thomas Kelton & Sunt. Philada: T. B. Peterson. —This is one of the most delightful novels in the language: in its way, indeed, almust equal to the "Vicar of Wakefield." What adds to its merit, at least in a literary point of view, u <he fact, that, although the author is an Italian gentleman, it is writton in the purest idiomatic Eng lish, so that no one would suspect that it came from the pen of a foreigner. The characters are sketched with great force, and with a truth of detail that is wonderful. The progress of the love, that grows up between Luey and her youthful doctor, is traced with all the delicaey of a woman. The story is laid in Italy, and the desoriptions of scenery are among the most felicitous wo have ever read: we realize, the cloudless skies of Lombardy, the blue Mediterranean, the delicious atmosphere, the mountains, the olives, the palm trees. Amid the trash, with which the press teems, it is a relief to discover such a book as this. Vet we recommend it ouly to persons of culture and refinement. Those who like the melo-dramatic, who must have highly seasoned dishes, will find little to admire in "Doctor Antonio." For such, its flavor is too exquisite, its bouquet too delicate. But those who have a sufficiently elevated taste, will sce a thousand beauties in this charming tale, and will prefer it to any, or all of the spasmodic novels, which happen, just now, to be so popular.

Homeric Ballads, and Comedies of Lucian, Translated hy the late William Maainnt L.L. D. Annotated by Dr. Shelton Mackenzie. 1 vol. New York: Bedfield.—Those translations have always been considered, by competent erities, to reproduce, pre-eminently, the spirit of the originals. Maginn was a capital Greek scholar, as well as a master of idiomatic English, which few such scholars are, so that ho united tho two qualifications most necessary for success in his undertaking, yet most rarely found together. Tho annotations of Dr. Mackenzie add greatly to the value of tho work. Whoever would know how and what Homer wrote, must read Maginn, and not Pope, or even Cowpor or Sotheby.

Paul Ferroll. A Tale. By the author of "IX Poems, By V." 1 vol. New York: Redfield.—K story of very considerable merit, as is proved by the fact, that it has already passed through four editions in England. The London Globe says: "It is a book that will bo very much read, talked about and mar velled at:" and in this opinion we coincide. The incidents arc well managed, it has much originality, and it is put together, as a whole, in a highly artistic manner. Many parts display very great power. Redfield has published "Paul Ferroll" in a neat duodecimo, bound in cloth, for the comparatively low price of $1,00. It can be sent by mail.

The Museum. No. 18 of Harper's Story Books. New York: Harper <k Brothers.—This number is devoted to explaining various curiosities, in a style suitable to tho juvenile intellect Each number of this serial is complete in itself.

Benaj or, The Snout Bird. By Caroline Let J/nA 1 voL Philada: T. B. Peterson.—This his aim been one of the most popular of Mrs. Bcntx'a nerdi It is now re-published, in " Peterson's Series of lift, Hentz's Revised Novels," in a style of great beutt. Tho paper is thick, tho type new, and the bisdng very elegant. In fact, no series of novels, issa&J a the United States, equals this in typographieal ixpearance. "Rena" is not only an appropriate teA for summer reading, but one that most persons wc:like to preserve in a library; and therefore thisMperiority should recommend the present volume to puchosers. The price of "Rena," as of all the otbor novels of the series, is $1,25, an astonishing< - i price, when we consider everything.

Trijleton Papers. By Trifle and the Editor, 1 vol. Boston: Whittemore, Niles & Hall.—A cem of meritorious articles on literature, life, m«u«u and other topies, written with taste, intelligents it: occasional humor. The volume is neatly priiud The " Trifleton Papers" had acquired quite a repu tation, before being collected, and while appe«iij in a New England journal.

A Defence of the American Poliey, as Oppoted te the Eneroachments of Foreign Influence. A*4aprdaily to the Interference of the Papaey in tie Pum tical Interests and Affairs of the United Stzta. fy Thomas B. Whitney. 1 voL New York: fe&ff* Daveuport.—Neatly published, in duode«mo fcrawith gilt muslin binding.

8ICK-R0OM, NURSERY, 4c.

To Dress Veoetables fon Children'.—Tbefr rice ought to be cooked in no more water thas necessary to swell it; their apples roasted, orsw* with no moro water than is necessary to steam tht-« their vegetables so well cooked as to make thom re quire little butter, and less digestion; theix *fp boiled slow and soft. The boiling of their »>& ought to be directed by the state of their bowob: u flatulent or bilious, a very little curry-powder cuj be given in their vegetables with good effect—^ as turmerio and the warm seeds (not hot pepjxe) are particularly useful in such ca^es.

To Prepare Fruit fon Children.—A formed wholesome way than in pies or pudding<, is to f* apples sliced, or plums, currants, gooseberries. J; into a stone jar, and sprinkle among them ss masugar as necessary. Set tho jar in an oven orea» hearth, with a tea-cupful of water to preveat & fruit from burning; or put tho jar into a sauw-F4x of water until its contents bo perfectly done. Sha of bread or some rice may be put into the j*r. taw1 with the fruit.

White Caudle.—Make the gruel as above, sot* through a sieve, and stir it till cold. When to » used, sweeten it to tasto, grate in some nuuaeg. »" add a little white wine; a little lemon-peel or joi:* is sometimes added. The yolk of an egg. well beamft may likewise be stirred in when the gruel is boffi»f