8 MAY 1858, page 18

,fint Arto.

THE ROYAL ACADEMY EXHIBITION. To the few general remarks which we offered last week upon the cha- racter of the present Academy , Exhibition we have not many more to add now.......

New Wervels.* As Times Go, Violet Bank And Its Inmates

is a very good novel. The earlier parts may be somewhat spun out by "sketches" and minute delineation ; the author has a liking for odd characters, and presents them with a......

Publications Received.

Tint latter part of the week has been distinguished by a brisk inpouring of books that obviously require further consideration, and most probably fuller notice ; though some do......