The "_Cottage in the Glen_," is by a lady not unknown as a writer. There are few who will not admire the simplicity and beauty of her narrative; and to such as are of a serious or religious cast of mind it will be particularly interesting. We hope that the authoress will often favor us with the productions of her pen. The "_Alleghany Levels_," is by a gentleman of scientific acquirements and classical taste. It is with peculiar pleasure that we insert in the "Messenger" such articles as his and "_The Cyclopean Towers in Augusta County, Virginia_." They develope some of those rare curiosities and remarkable features in the scenery of our state, which have hitherto been undescribed. The latter article is by one who possesses a cultivated taste for the beautiful in art and nature. The story of "_My Classmates_," will be read when it is known to proceed from the author of "An Extract from a Novel," which was inserted in the last number of the Messenger. The space which the story occupies will be its greatest recommendation; it is one of thrilling interest, and told in powerful language. We know not how all our readers will relish "_Cupid's Sport_," but there are some passages in it which Yorick himself would not have been ashamed to write, even with "the high claims and terrifying exactions" of the widow Wadman's eyes to inspire him. "_Pinkney's Eloquence_," it will be seen is from the pen of "Nugator." His pieces need no commendation from us; we are charmed with every thing about them except the signature. The "_Leaf from the Journal of a Young American Tourist_," we noticed in our last number. It is a graphic sketch, from the port-folio of an accomplished young traveller. The "_Dandy Chastised_," will be relished by all who desire to see that anomolous species lampooned out of countenance. The _selections_ in the present number are accompanied by prefatory remarks. "_The Letters from New England_," the first of which is inserted, though originally published in the Fredericksburg Arena, have been revised and corrected by their author expressly for the "Messenger." They deserve a more enduring record than the columns of a newspaper.