The selected article, a "_Scene in Real Life_," is characterized by deep and impressive pathos. We are happy to say that its author will probably become a contributor to our columns. It would be uncourteous and in violation of our feelings, to omit noticing the poetical contributions to this number. We particularly recommend to our readers the "_Apostrophe of an Æolian Harp_," a strain of harmony and sentiment struck by a master hand from the chords of a truly poetic lyre.--"_The Last Gift_" is also the product of a fertile and glowing spirit. It comes to us wrapt in the mists of the anonymous; but if, as we trust, Corydon has not wept himself to stone, we should gladly receive his further favors. "_Nature and Art_" is from a feminine hand, which has before awakened strains of rich music and sentiment in our pages. "_The Last Indian_" by our valued friend Larry Lyle, is a magnificent description of a somewhat extravagant dream. It exhibits even a greater degree of _power_ than his former contributions. The "_Winter Scenes at Williamsburg_," give a pleasing and vivid description of the gaiety which reigned at that interesting place during the past season. There are also several minor pieces in which we doubt not our readers will perceive much merit.