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Poetry.

THE MUSIC OF THE FUTURE. BY A MODERN. HENCE, loathed Melody, Thou apish semblance of articulate sound, The world hath done with thee ; No more shall fingers weave thy voluble......

Books.

THE STORY OF CAPTAIN BUTLER'S EXPEDITION.* THE details of the last Red River Expedition are singularly inter- esting, even in the dry official form in which they are found in......

Three Centuries Of Modern History.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR.'] Sut,—I do not feel sure that I am justified in addressing you, but I hope you will excuse me for doing so, since I am desirous to- stand well......