D. Appleton & Co.'s Publications. ILLUSTRATED AMERICAN POETS, Beautifully printed in one Square crea POEMS BY AMELIA, (MRS. svo. Volume. WELBY, OF KENTUCKY,) A new enlarged edition, Illustrated with original designs by ROEERT W. WEIR, Engraved on Steel in the best manner. Price $2 50 cloth; $3 gilt sides and edges; $3 50 imitation morocco; $4 50 mor. extra. "Mrs. Welby, of Kentucky, stands in the highest rank of our female poets; she is a poether poems are creations, and they well up from her heart with a naturalness and profusion which leave no doubt of an inexhaustible fountain. Of their popularity there is sufficient evi dence in the fact that seven editions, issued in rapid succession, leave the demand undiminished. It was fitting that such poems, so received, should be clad in the superb outward adornments which are now before us--a triumph of typographic skill, to which the artistic powers of Weir have added increased attractions. A more elegant, or more attractive volume has rarely ap peared from the American press. We are mistaken if Americans do not receive the volume with pleasure and pride."-N. Y. Recorder. "These poems, by Mrs. Welby, of Kentucky, are characterized by much tenderness of feeling, chasteness of sentiment, sweetness of expression, and beauty of description. Many of them also exhibit piety and devotion which heighten the charm of her poetry. The volume is delightfully illustrated with original designs by R. W. Weir."-Churchman. "It is not necessary for us to express our opinion of the quality of the contents of this book. That we have done frequently heretofore. The volume is eminently beautiful, and eminently creditable to all concerned. The very numerous admirers of the distinguished poetess will find it a casket worthy of the brilliant gem it contains."-Louisville Journal. 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