One could scarcely believe the beauty of outline and design at which the house of Messrs. Boas have arrived. In order to give some idea of it, we have annexed to this article a sketch of one of their shawls. We wish we could at the same time give a description of the new and ingenious process employed in this establishment, to enable the designer to use the richest tints of the palette, that he may have harmony of tone and beauty of color, as well as gracefulness of design. But we have no right to divulge the mysterious secrets of the manufactory; and, moreover, we have said enough. However, in closing, we will ask of our readers, if in these days, when Democracy counts for something, does not Louis Salaville merit a place in the Journal? * * * * * BLANCHE AND LISETTE. WRITTEN BY CHARLES JEFFERYS, COMPOSED BY CHARLES W. GLOVER. Published by permission of Mr. E. L. Walker, No. 160 Chestnut Street. [Illustration: musical score] First verse: I would I were a gipsy girl to wander at my will, Or but a village serving maid, I might be happy still; Or any thing but what I am, if I could have my way, I’d rather toil as Shepherdess, or Dairy maid all day; Ah! Second verse: You ask me why I look so pale, and wonder why I pine; You think I should be happy for you know that wealth is mine, But ah Lisette! a coronet may glisten o’er the brow Yet doubt and care be lurking there despite of pomp and show. I [Illustration: musical score] First verse continued: Lady Blanche forgive me, but you’d tell another tale If only for a little while your wishes might prevail; O learn to be contented, if the world be full of care, The Duchess and the Dairy maid, be sure has each her share The Duchess and the Dairy maid, be sure has each her share. Second verse continued: see you merry as a lark, it is not so with me; But I might be as joyous too, if I were half as free: You wear your bridal garb to-day, you give both hand and heart, While I for riches wanted not, with liberty must part: While I for riches wanted not, with liberty must part. * * * * * Transcriber’s Notes: Table of Contents has been added for reader convenience. For the music, the First verse and Second verse labels have been added for clarity. Archaic spellings and hyphenation have been retained. Obvious type-setting and punctuation errors have been corrected without note. Other errors have been corrected as noted below. For illustrations, some caption text may be missing or incomplete due to condition of the originals available for preparation of the eBook.