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LONGFELLOW, THE POET.—There is a sweet song by this admired writer just now much inquired after. It is called "EXCELSIOR." This really sublime effusion of the poet is charmingly wedded to music by MISS M. LINDSAY. It is particularly a song for the refined evening circle, and is adorned with a capital illustration. It is among the recent publications of the MESSRS. ROBERT COCKS & CO., Her Majesty's Music Publishers, of New Burlington Street.—See The Observer, May 28, 1854.