GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK
Philadelphia, February 1850

NEW MUSIC.

We are indebted to Lee & Walker, No. 162 Chestnut Street, for the following choice collection of new music, published since our last number: –

New Mazourka Quadrilles. By James Bellak. They were written for and are danced at Maguire's Assem- blies; and we can speak confidently, and from expe- rience, of their beauty and appropriateness.

Diligent Polka. By J. A. Getze. This capital polka is dedicated to the members of the Diligent Engine Company.

Gustaviana Polka. By Gustave Blessner. Like all the works of this author, an excellent performance.

Sub-Rosa Waltz. By Fr. Benkhardt. An easy and simple waltz, with a queer title.

Saucy Kate. A ballad. Words by Lawrence Seckel Musie by W. P. Cunnington. This is the "Saucy Kate," sung by Mr. Hudson, during his recent engage- ment.here, and is deservedly popular. It is embellished with a fine lithograph of the lady herself.

Jeanie and Donald. Words by Farquharson. Music by Hodson. A, very sweet Scotch song.

Gentle Deeds. Words by Mrs. Clara Foster. Music by E. F. Renault. A companion to " Gentle Words."

I will not breathe thy name. Words by D. L. Oden- baugh. Music by Mrs. Geo. W. Brookes.

Woman's Love and Hopeless Love. Two sweet songs, by the lamented J. T. S. Sullivan – the music as well as the words of the latter being by him.

A dream that love can ne'er forget. Words by Hub- bell. Music by Keller.

It is better to laugh, than be sighing. From Lucrezia Borgia. Arranged for the guitar, by E. Pique.

Mr. Edward L. Walker, No. 160 Chestnut Street, has sent us the following new publications. We know of no publisher whose selections we can more confidently recommend than Mr. Walker's. His proverbial good taste is a sufficient guarantee that every piece he pub- lishes is one that may be purchased safely as a praise- worthy production.

Caprice pour le piano, sur le Rondo Finale introduit dans Linda dc Chamounix de Max Maretzek. Composee par M. Strakosch. Whoever has heard the origi- nal of this fine production, will be delghted with this improvement of Strakosch.

The celebrated Invitation, a la Polka, by Max Maretzek. Arranged for four hands by J. A. Getze. The same remark may be made as above.

The Ledger Polka. By James Bellak. A capital polka, with a splendid engraving, representing the office of the " Ledger," corner of Third and Chestnut Streets, and the scenes common to that locality.

Home-sick Polka. By Gustave Blessner. An excel- lent polka, by an author who always writes well.

Southern Odd-Fellows March. By Mrs. W. H. Hay- ford.

Prairie City Waltz. By Mrs. W. H. Hayford. If this author goes on as she has commenced, she will win laurels in the field of song.

WALKER"S MUSICAL GIFT, for 1850, which, we trust, most of our readers have seen, is certainly a magnificent specimen of the arts. The binding is superb, and richly gilt and figured. The illuminated presentation and title.pages are in McGuigan's best style, and worthy so elegant a setting. The music itself is, of course, superior, or Mr, Walker would never give it publication even. much more so splendid an issue. We are pleased to notice that the words of several of the songs are by our good friend Fitzgerald, of the "City Item." We trust, as we have no doubt, that Mr. W. will dispose of a numerous edition. We are sure that our friends can bestow no more appropriate gift-book on their wivee, sisters, or lady-loves.

IN "Arthur's Book of Sketches," published by Bradley, North Fourth Street, is a story entitled "The Methodist Preacher." We advise every person to purchase the book, if only for this story. It is a gem.

THE SATURDAY POST.– This sterling old paper still keeps on rising in the estimation of its subscribers, and gaining in numbers every day. Occasionally, it casts off its old clothes and comes to us newly dressed – so dandyfied in its appearance, that we sometimes think it is a stranger; but, on opening it, we still findthe manly, sensible editorials of its editor, Mr. H. Peterson. Great efforts are being made for the present year; but the advertisement on our cover will tell the whole tale.

GEORGE S. APPLETON, corner of Seventh and Chestnut Streets, has sent us one of the very best out of all the "Primary Drawing Books for Beginners" we have ever seen: sixteen early lessons in drawing. Any body may learn to draw by purchasing this little work.

A PLEASING STUDY. There arefew objects of greater interest than the distinguished or familiar countenances, to be seen at almost any well-patronized daguerreotype establishment. The exhibition, in this way, made at the celebrated rooms of the Messrs. Roots, 140 Chestnut Street, possess a lively interest; and is a source of agreeable investigation, especially to the lovers of art, or to those who are curious in physiognomy. This collection is considered, by competent judges, as one of surpassing excellence, and is well worth the trouble of a visit.

THE complaints from our subscribers and exchanges are so frequent about borrowers, that we are again forced, unwillingly, to notice the matter. A subscriber in Suflolk, Va., writes us to give them " a rap." The Denton (Md.) Journal says that his numbers are so "used up" by borrowers, that they,are not fit to bind after they have gone the rounds. The Transcript, at North Adams, Mass., complains that his is stolen from him. Surely, the price of the work is low enough to prevent borrowing.

A GENTLEMAN is anxious to obtain the address of Lille Lilberne. Will she send it to the publisher of the Lady's Book?

We protest decidedly against Talbotypes, and the other types on glass. They never will do for female faces. Those that we have seen are hideous.

"A GEM from the French – Sylvia" – is very good; but, unfortunately, the newspapers have published it.

OUR correspondents must have patience with us. Two hundred letters a day are not so easily got through with.

OUR instructions about remitting seem to have been misunderstood by some of our subscribers. Indorse "Remitted, &c., to S.. A. Godey," on the back of the bank notes inclosed, and not on the letter.

THE METHODIST PULPIT, by C. F. Deems, of New-bern, N. C., we beg leave to recommend to our friends as a most ably conducted periodical. The reverend editor is a most estimable gentleman. The engraved heads of eminent men in the church are admirable specimens of wood engravings, and for effect are not surpassed by many steel ones.

We have not room on our cover for the advertisement of our friend of the "Boston Yankee Blade;" but we moat cordially recommend the paper to the reading public as a most diverting one. It contains mirth and good sense combined. The price is only $9 a year, and Mathews, the editor, is a gentleman, of whose acquaintance any person might boast.

C. A. W., Springfield, N. C.– Inquiry has been made, with no success.

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