Ellen Moinna’s story came too late for the purpose designed.  We do not need it.

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MANUSCRIPT MUSIC ACCEPTED:  “All Around and All Above Thee;” “Oh, Sing that Song again To-Night!” (excellent); “Hope on, Hope Ever;” “The Musing Hour;” “La Gita in Gondola;” “To Mary,” by Professor Kehr.

Our friends who send us music must wait patiently for its appearance, if accepted.  Months must sometimes elapse, as our large edition renders it necessary to print it in advance.  Those who wish special answers from our musical editor will please mention the fact in their communications.

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EDITORS’ BOOK TABLE.

From GEORGE S. APPLETON, corner of Chestnut and Seventh Street,
Philadelphia:—­

THE POETICAL WORKS OF JOHN MILTON.  Edited by Sir Egerton Brydges, Bart.  Illustrated with engravings, designed by John Martin and J.W.M.  Turner, R.A.  We noticed an edition of “Paradise Lost” in our November number.  Here, however, we have a complete edition of the modern Homer’s works, including “Paradise Regained,” and all his minor poems, sonnets, &c.  These editions are pleasing testimonials of the renewed interest which the public are beginning to manifest for the writings of standard English authors, in preference to the light and ephemeral productions of those of the present day, who have too long held the classical taste and refinement in obedience to their influences.  The illustrations of this edition are very beautiful.

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS; containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence, with a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical.  By Allen Cunningham.  This edition of the works of the great Scottish poet cannot fail to attract the attention of all who admire the genius and independence of his mind, and of all who wish a full and correct copy of his productions, compiled under the supervision of a man who was himself an excellent poet, and capable of fairly distinguishing the beauties and powers of a poetical mind.

EVERYBODY’S ALMANAC AND DIARY FOR 1851; containing a List of Government Officers.  Commerce and Resources of the Union, Exports of Cotton, and General Information for the Merchant, Tradesman, and Mechanic, together with a Complete Memorandum for every day in the year.  A neat and valuable work.

We have received from the same publisher the following works, compiled for the special benefit of little children and of juvenile learners and readers, all of which are appropriately illustrated:—­

LITTLE ANNE’S ABC BOOK.  LITTLE ANNE’S SPELLER.  MOTHER GOOSE.  By Dame Goslin.  THE ROSE-BUD. A Juvenile Keepsake. By Susan W. Jewett.  GREAT PANORAMA OF PHILADELPHIA.  By Van Daube.  With twenty-three illustrations.

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From HENRY C. BAIRD (successor to E.L.  Carey); Philadelphia:—­