The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-11-24
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

The first Monthly upon Gus table is Arthur
Magazine, one Of the best family publications
issued. Then comes the Lady's Friend with
beautiful steel engraving
"Chliiren' chilirvn are the crown Of old men,
And the glory q children are their fatheni"
and other matter to match. Next we have the
superb Lady's Book, a sight Of which is better
than anyrecommendatio we can give. The
three magazines are charming for December,
and offer inducements for clubs for the coming
year. They are published in Philadelphia.
Tho Old Public Functiopary has written and
published his book. The people already know
Just what the old rascal will say without read.
ing his defense. In his preface we find tho
foilowing: 10 vU,garl sao's ..i.l h -.
The narrative win prove that the rsinal ant eusprng
active ami persistent hostility a the Northern Abolitnss
both In and out Of Congress- against Southern slavery, until
the final triumph Of their cause In the election Of President
Lincoln. "' .. 80.
That will do, Jecms. j. b., like Joey Bag.
stock, is tough, tough, sir" but not devil.
ishly sly" ...
Harper's Magazine for December Is out In
good season and isa superior number. Tho
first article. MAKING the Magazine" will in.
trest the hundreds of thousands OF readers oil
this popular magazine. The article is finely
illustrated. This number commences new
volume. tho thirty.second, and tho enterprs.
ing proprietors have made arrangements which
will make It equal, and. ifposible, superior to
any of its predecessors. a...
The Atlantic Monthly for December. 1865. con
tains the following griffith Gaunt, or Jealousy,
by Charles Reade; The Parting Of Hector and
Andromache. by w. G. Bry ant; William Black
wood, BY John Neal /; The Chimney Corner, II,
James the First by Gail Hamilton The Sleeper,
by Dayari Taylor DIR. Johns, by Donald G..
Mitchell Books for our Children, by Samuel Os
good; Dios TIE DE, by G. G. Coke Mode Of Catch
ing jelly Fishes, by A. Agassiz; Adelaide Anne
Proctor, by Charles Dickens: Beyond. by I.
Charles Sumner Reviews and Literary Notices.
Ticknor & Fields. Publishers.
We have received from L. PRAs0 & Co, Pub
fishers, l59 Washington Street Boston, Ecircular
containing list Of their different Holiday Publ
cations, which is very large and equal to any they
have heretofore published. We have also received
their highly colored panoramic views, "ln the
Forest which would make a beautiful present
for children. Their Magic Chrds which has been
devised for the entertainment OF both old aud
young. every one involving an artistic problem
the solution OF which form the principal part OF
the interest. The lanuage Of flowers composes ~
cards. each Of which has different flower with
it, language all Of which are 50 beautifully paint.
ed that they almost rival nature, and their White
Mountain Scenery which are the most beautiful
views of the Mountain we ever saw. Both OF the
last two being continuation of their series of
Album Cards in Oil Colors. which are now found
in every parlour. The publishers have also many
other new publications suitable for the holidays,
which can be had Of them, sent BY mail ut a tiff
ing expense, or at the Book Store Of j. s. Locke.
Saco. ....
Last week In noticing the card photographs of
the Lower House ofthe Legislature, made by the
artist s. w. Sawyer OF Bangor, We criticised the
position of one carte de risiie not supporting for
a moment that the artist would cUmpI omise Mr..
Whitman by placing him in such position with
IL nv N latt or al from Mr.