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CHEvALIER's LIFE FOB THE HAIR

Will restore Gray Hair to its ORIGINAL COLOR,
strengthens and promotes the growth of the ,ceakes
hair stops it's falling out in three days; keeps the
head clean, cool and healthy; can be used freely;
contains nothing injurious; THE BEST HAIR DRESS
ING EVER OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC; it is recon-
mended and used by the first medical authority.
Sold at the drug stores and at my Office No. 1873
Broadway, New York.
assure all persons the above preparation will do
oil that is claimed for il.
jylelm SARAH A. CHEvALIER, NJ. D.
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WHY NOT USE THE BEST,
jy l-2w

. Over twenty years. increasing demand has estab.
lished the fact that MATHEWS VENETIAN
HAIR DYE is the best in the world. 1t is the
cheapest, the most reliable, and most convenient.
Complete in one bottle. Does not require any pre-
vious preparation of the hair. No trouble. No
crock or stain. Does not rub off or make the hair
appear dusty and dead, but imparts to it new life
and lustre. Produces beautiful black or brown
o preferred. a child apply At Always give
satisfaction. Only Is cents per bottle Sold every
where.
A. 1. MATHEWS, Manufacturer, N. Y.
DEMAS BARNES & CO., New York, Wholesale
Agents. my 16eodly
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THE SKNGERFEST.
Fifty German Singing Clubs Visit New
York-A grand Reception-Arrangcmen nts
for the Festival.

3
for the Festival.
The opening proceedings of the great musical
festival, known as the SRngerfest commenced
in New York on Saturday night
The Buffalo and the other New York soci.
eties, and those of Connecticut, arrived during
the day, but the arrival of the Richmond sing
ers, and the societies of Baltimore, Alexandria,
Philadelphia, and the delegation societies Of
Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey wero
considerably delayed by some misunderstand-
ing or accident on the railroad. A delegation
of singers met the visitors at Jersey City, and
escorted them over the river to the city hall in
New York, where, after a welcoming address
by the mayor, tOrchlight procession was
formed, which marched up Broadway and
through the principal streets.
Yesterday morning, at O'Clock, there was q
rehearsal at the Academy of Music, and at the
same place reception concert given last eve
ming This morning, at O'Clock, the singers
held meeting at the headquarters, aid then
proceeded in procession to the Academy of
Music, where q public rehearsal took place.
Tonight there will be another concert
On Tuesday business meeting Of delegates
is to be held at the headq uarters, and arrange
ments will be made for the next Sangerfest
At noon there will be an excursion to the Park,
and at o'clock in the evening prize singing at
the Academy of Music.
Wednesday will be the great day Of the festi-
val. A picnic will be given at Jones' Wood.
There is to be one grand chorus, but the diff
ferent clubs will sing, and there are to be other
proceedings peculiar to German festivals.
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Isy x naas .a..I ns, S s.ace % aSP eo.u 9'" "~"P

They made her a Craze too cold and damp,
For q soul so honest and trHe.n
IT they had been wise, the dire necessity OF open
ing the grave for one SO lovely might have been
ayerted. PLANTATION BITTERS, if timely
used, are sure to rescue the young and lovely, the
middle-aged and the ailing, from the grave.
Almost all diseases have their beginning in some
slight difficulty of the Stomach, which would event.
uate in Dyspepsia, Headache, Liver Complaints,
Night Sweats, Consumption, Death. PLANTA-
TION BITTERS will prevent these premonitory
symptoms, and keep the blood pure and the health
good. BE WARNED IN TIME. je R-lw
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SPRING AND SUMNER CLOTHING.
lew styles Sunerb Stock of Dress. Sack. An

New styes s1perb StoHk Of vDIess nS sSaHHk and
Clothing, furnishing Goods, &c., DC.
We are now prepared to exhibit our stock Of Men 8
gance Of style variety and excellence of rabric and
faithfulness of manufacture, has not been sur
passed by any stock heretofore offered in this
market.
Those in search Of Clothing for Gentlemen's and
Youths wear are invited to call and examine our
stock. We Gan say with assurance they will find
the right article on the most reasonable terms.
Also, extensive assortment of Gentlemen q
Furnishing Goods comprising everything neces-
NOAH WALKER CO., 36s Pa. av.,
oe 10 8m* Metropolitan Hotel Building.
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The Pouchkeepsie Race,

PoUGHKEEPs1E, N. Y, July 1.-THE race to-
day between the steam wagon and the pedes-
trian, Rensler, resulted in favor of the wagon,
which came in eight rods ahead.
The contest between the steam wagon and q
trotting horse resulted in favor of the wagon.
The following is the time: Wagon, one mile,
2.1O; Rensler, one mile, $40; horse, one mile,
o
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S-The English sparrows which have been
introduced into Jersey City have cleaned the
trees entirely of the worms. A pair will destroy
six hundred eaterpillars daily in feeding their
young The robin Of this country is equally as
good tree vermifuge, and ought not to be
killed by sportsmen. They are now found in
the public square Of Philadelphia, doing the
work Of clearing the trees of vermin.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE ONLY THING sAvED.-At the great con-
fagration of Barnum g Museum, in New York, a
few days ago, the only thing saved was a monster
Green Turtle, which will be slaughtered and served
up to-day by KIPP PHILLIP, at the Crystal
Restaurant, D street, near 9Th.
jy H-2tS YAM YAM.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-07-17

IThe Council Bluff Bugle pronounces most
Of the stories Of Indian outrages on the plains
interested speculators, who desire to keep back
supply trains and raise the price Of provisions
in the mountains.
RgFrancis Allston Charming, son of the
Rev. w. II. Claiming, Of the Unitarian Church
in this city, has gained the "ChancelIors
Prize'' for the best English Essay at Oxford
University, England. This is the first time
that the highest honor Of an English Univer.
sity has been conferred on an American.
~ The Chattanooga Gazette says the rail.
road between that city and Atlanta has been
completed, and trains can now run through 70
Augusta, Macon, Columbus, Montgomery,
yet in the best Of order, but repairs are daily
being made TO 1t.
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Outrage Upon a Soldier.

DEs MONIES, July I3.-A Copperhead by the
name OF Carpenter pounced upon 4 conva-
since, and beat him until his recovery is con-
sidered doubtful. Consequen ly, five or six
men took Carpenter from his house, gave him
a terrible whipping, and left him for dead
He and the soldier are still alive.
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SECRET DISEASES.

isAMAR1rAN's GIFr is the most certain, safe and
efectual remedy-indeed, the only vegetable remedy
ever discovered. Cures in two to four days and re-
cent cases in twenty four hours: ND mineral, no
is the soldiers hope and friend to those who do
not want to be exposed. Male packages, 81; fe-
male, So.
SAMARIrANs RooT AND HERB JuIcRs-A positive
and permanent cure for Syphilis Scrofula, Ulcers,
for SIS. Sold by s. G. Ford. See advertisement. ms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-07-17

"DUKE GwIN."-The following extract from
an official mmGnication to the Mexican
Diario, appears to settle the question as to
Gwins dukedom:
We, the Imperial Government, ne yer, at any
time, have entered into negotiations with DR..
Gwin. So We never contemplated making him
Duke nor Governor Of Sonora, nor Viceroy OF
any other Province. Moreover, the very per-
SON OF DR.. Gwin is not known by any of the
Ministers, and we do not hear of any having
the desire to get acquainted with him.
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Fire ut Warren. Illinois.

WARREN, July 13.-There was an extensive
confiagratiOn here at o'clock this morning
Nine buildings We're destroyed in the centre of
the business portion of the town Loss Sl5,oOO
to SsC,U0: insured for S2,4OO. The buildings,
mostly frame, We're occupied as shoe, hard
ware, grocery, and saddlery stores. The fire
is suppos ed to be the work of incendiarism
The buildings will be Immediately replaced by
a brick block
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Movements of Steamers

NEW YORK, July 15.-The steamship Edin-
burg for Liverpool, and America for Bremen,
sailed o.day, taking out S5O,OOO in specie. The
Britannia sailed for Glasgow, the Manhattan
for Vera Cruz, the Corsica for Nassau the Ma
riposa and Star of Union for New Orleans the
America for savannah, and other steamers
for Charleston, Washington, Richmond, Beau
fort. and Wilmington. =,
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FfPefn Concord.

CONCORD, N. H., July 15.-A destructive fire
occurred here between three and four O'Clock
this morning. The large steam tannery rof
ARGUS Robinson & Son, situated near Horse
Shoe Pond, was entirely destroyed with the
stock on hand, which was valued at sixty
three thousand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-07-17

nzFrom the 29th Of May to the sth Of July,
inclusive, the Government issued rations to
Coils persons living in and about Richmond
who were unable TO procure food elsewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-07-17

A CLEAR, SMOOTH SKIN AND BEAUTIFUL Con-
PLExIoN follows the use of HELMB0LD'S HIGH
LY CONCENTRATED FLUID EXTRACT OF
SARSAPARILLA. 1t removes black spots, pimples,
and all eruptions of the skin. m G-6m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-07-17

BARSUM's MusEUM.-Mr. Barnum, whose
museum in New York was destroyed by fire,
announcing his intention of Immediately erect
ing new museum. He says that he can nearly
supply the places Of the revolutionary ana
other relics which have been destroyed, ana ne
shall send an agent to Europe on Saturday to
nolIocf nuriosifeS
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NEW YORK, July 15.-The Commercials
special says that Reverdy johnson has gone
to Richmond, rs counsel for those rebels whose
property has been confiscated.
Governor Pierpoint estimates that ten thou
sand Vlrginians are entitled to pardon under
President LincOlns proclamation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-07-17

ryOne of the oldest wholesale and retail firms
in London is carried on under names whose
owners were gathered to their r fathers century
the nrernises. and the highly .salaried manager
of the business is bound never to reveal their
names or whereabouts. Such is sssnobbery,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-07-17

THE BRIDAL CHAMBER, an Essay of Warn;
ing and Instruction for Young Men. Also, new and
reliable treatment for diseases of the Urinary and
Sexual systems-Sent free, in sealed envelopes Ad-
dress DR.. J. SKILLIN HOUGHTON, Howard Assocla-
ton, Philadelphia, Pa. mn Sl-6m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-07-17

QUEBEC, July 1.-THE Cabinet held a meet.
ing yesterday, and a proclamation was issued
summoning Parliament to meet on the 9Th Of
August. 1t is not stated that the Government
does not intend to ask Parliament for money
for the fortifications.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-07-17

To PURIFY, ENRICH THE BLOOD. BEAuTITY the
complexion, use HELMBOLD'S HIGHLY CON
CENTRATED FLUID EXTRACTS SAKsAPAklLr.
La One bottle equals in strength one gallon OF
the Syrup or Dscoction. IN Zo-om
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-07-17

STOP THAT SCRATCHING,
And uae WHEATON'S ITCH OINTMENT. II
cures Itch and Salt Rheum in 4S hours; also cures
Chillblains, Ulcers and all Eruptions Of the Skin
Sold by all Druggists. J. D. GILMAN,
mar 2-ly $50 Pennsylvania avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-07-17

nSGenerals E. Kirby Smith, Magruder and
Price, accompanied by Governor Allen and
Ex-Governor Moore OF LOUISIANA; are re- re-
Mexico. escorted by three hundred WELL armed
men proyisioned for six months. Generals
Uindn1an Bee and Governor Marsa had left
saXeraI days before. General Smith was des-
titute and had to borrow money to get out OF
tho State.
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Nor Few OF THE WORST DISORDERS that
sfaicf mankind arise from corruptons of the blood.
HELMBOLDS EXTRACT OF SARSAPARlLLA A
is q remedy Of the utmost value. IN 2o-6m
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x.P1RArE g GEoRG1A.-The New Bed.

THE Ex-PIRATE GEoRGIA.-The New Bed.
ford (Mass.,) Standard says:
s.Workmen are busily engaged in scraping
the iron sides of the Georgia, preparatory TO
decks, and her cabins are being thoroughly
cleaned. She will leave this port shortly for
New York, and will probably find her way
back to her former Liverpool owners. She
brought only forty two Thousand doliras, and
it is said her engines are worth over thirty
thousand dOlals.n
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COLeATE,s HONEY SOAP.

ThH celebrated TOILET SOAP, in such universal
demand, is made from the choicest materials, is
mild and enollient in its nature Jraeranly scented
and extremely beneficial in its action upon the skin.
For sale by all Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers.
ian 28-eolY
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HEIMBOLD:S EXTRACT OF FSARSAPAR1LLA
cleanses and the blood instils the VlgOr
of health into the system, and purges out the hu-
mors that make disease. Ill Loom
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ADJUSTMENTS.

ADJUSTMENTS.
GROWERS NEW THEATER,
Pennsylvania avenue, near Willard g Hotel.
MOST PERFECT SUMNER THEATER IN THE
A BEAUTIFUL fGSSThIS FESNIRsI BoRDERED BY
In the center of the Auditorium
MRs' a1sta MakfE Sifhs # tsf &1fRi@s, ffsiSRs
TA 1t paSas1 sas as9st
ssss Si 'a, aaa ''s ''"''
Last time positively of the charming home drama,
On. THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH.
10 eThfEuE1 TME DAY AFTER THE WEDDING.
OXFORD! OXFORD! OXFORD:
MUSIC HALL AND THEATER,
Ninth street, fronting on Pennsylvania avenue.
Second week of the great Vocalist,
MAUDE sTANLY.
Second week of
j. NJ. MORTIMER.
Second week of
WALTER WENTWORTH,
The unrivalled Gymast,
Together with
MILE ROLETTE,
MRS. ANTONIO,
HARRY RAYNOR,
c. MCMILLAN,
&c. GRANKLIN.
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And Grand Corps de Ballet, consisting of
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MATINEE EVERY WEDNESDAY,
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Movements of General Sherman.

CINCINNATI, July 15.-Major General Sher
man and staff passed through Indianapolis yes
terday, on their way to st. Louis.
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TT 8. INTERNAL REVENUE.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
ASSESSOR s OFFICE, Washington, June, 1855.
Notice is hereby given TO all whom it may
that the assessment lists for Income Tax and annu
al Licenses are now in this office, No 46S 7th st.
west where the assessor can be found for ten days
from 3Oth day June 1855, to hear and decide any
appeal that may be made from the assessments re-
turned by the Assistant Assessors. There is ap-
peal after the list is forwarded to Collectors Office
All appeals must be made in writing and shall
specify the particular cause, matter thing, re.
srecting which q decision is requested, and shall
state moreover the ground or principle OF error
All persons who shall not have made o return of
income during said time of appeal will suffer pen
doing business on May 1855, and have made no ap
picaton for license will be proceeded with accord
ing to law, unless application is promptly made.
P. NJ. PEARSON,
ie 90 cost u. s. Assessor, d. @.
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SUMNER RESORTS.
DENTISTRY.
rREAT DISCOVERY IN DENTISTRY.
TEETH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN.

TEETH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN.
would advise all persons having teeth
extract to call at DIR. LEWIE'S Office, andbpv
have them taken out without pain. 1o
: Also, call and examine the Doctors new and inn
proved method ofinserting ARTIFICIAL TEETH.
If you once the great improvement in his teeth
yon will have them in no other style than this new
and valuable one. Teeth inserted on Gold Silver
and Rubber Plates at the old price, as We have not
advanced the price on our work since the great
change in gold
No. 242 Penn'a avenue, between 18th and 18th
streets.
jan26-1y 8. r. LEWlE. M. D., Dentist.
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JAS. T. CLOSE, FE. CoRBETr, WI MONROE,
Late Col l6thVa Vols. SOf N. Y. Late War Dept.
CLOSE, CORBETT & MONROE,
ATTORNEYS,
CLAIM, PATENT, REAL ESTATE, AND GEN
ERAL INSURANCE AGENTS.

ERAL INSURANCE AGENTS.
CLAIMS Of ell kinds, against the United States
Government or Individuals, collected.
Ordnance, Quartermasters', and all Government
Accounts, promptly made up and attested.
MONEY loaned and advanced on Claims.
Especial attention given to PATENT CASES.
PATENT CASES promptly attended to.
REAL ESTATE bought and sold. Houses and
Farms for sale rent in Washington, ID. c., Alex
sndria, Va, and surrounding country.
POLICIES granted on LIFE FIRE and MARINE
RISKS in some Of the oldest and most responsible
Insurance Companies.
OFFICE, 225 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Opposite Willards Hotel
ie 12lm" WASHINGTON, D. O.
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a JRsmayksfroM CAsmical Analysis1
AFTER A CAREFUL EXAMINATION OF
HELMBOLD'S PREPARATIONS, they enjoy our
utmost confidence. We consider them safe and re.
liable. NEvEERS b YATES.
Philadelphia, June nth, 1850. mar 26-6m
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ADJUSTMENTS.

A SPLENDID
A SPLENDID
and
SELECT ENTERTAINMENT
SELECT ENTERTAINMENT
SELECT ENTERTAINMENT
for
SUMMERS EVENING.
A SUMMER EVENING"
A SUMMERS EVENING.
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By request Mulligan's Great Masterpiece Of the
MASKED BALL.
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THE DooRKEEpEB.
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DOTTLED ALE AND POTTER.
BOTTLED ALE AND PORTER.
respectfully invite the attention Of Hotel and
Restaurant Keepers, Grocers, Merchants, and the
trade generally to the Superior Quality of BOT
TLEDALE and PORTER which am now Offering
for sale.
These liquors are believed TO be equal to the i'm
ported articles, and can be sold at q much lower
price.
Goods delivered to all parts Of Washington and
Georgetown FREE OF CHARGE.
Private families will also be supplied upon short
notice.
RILEY A. SHINN,
Union BOttling Depot,
"a ~
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-05
What b the RuIe or Law ,

EDITOR LEADER: In your report last week
of the proceedings in the Phinney poisoning
case, under examination in the Police Court
a witness, who had gone to the scene of the
supposed murder for the very purpose, evil
IDENTIFY, of obtaining circumstantial evidence
of the guilt of the person suspected of the
deed, states that after be had told this per-
son who he was, and on what business he
and his party had come, he further "caH-
toned her about Saying anything 'chich mould
eHtrap her ~
Those animated into the mysteries of the
law, may perhaps find themselves somewhat
embarrassed in their efforts TO comprehend
the sagacity lurking in this admonition
given one whose impulsive, unmeditated
speech, as well as acts, might be supposed, at
first blush, to be among the strongest proofs
of guilt or innocence.
1t was asserted from the "bench" before
Blackstone was born, and has been per-
t~inaciously trumpeted ever since, that
there is no law which is not reason"
With this assurance, we respectfully ask
the reason of the rule of law (for "rule of
law" we take it to be. considering the high
authority of the foregoing application in
accordance with which the above advice
was given
We would reverently ask, in the language
of a cOtemporary, on another memorable
occasion, "Why is it thus, and what say the
lawyers - ABsALoM.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-05

The following dispatches were received at the
Exchange to-day:
Boston-No change in prices. Fine brown and
standard cotton in demand.
Philadelphia-Very little movement in dry goods
to-day. COttons irregular and dropping. NOoIens
without particular change.
Providence, R. I.-Trade very dull. No change
in the price ofdry goods since Saturday.
: Bkltimore-Market quiet. Prices unchanged.
Buyers are bnt little disposed to operate to any
extent,
LouisviIle-TTsde fair. Prices unchanged for
prints and Sheetings. Money easy.
st, ~LOuis-Trale inactive. No confidence in
prices, buyers holding of.
Cincinnati-Little doing, No clangein prices.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-05
New Books.


The FREEDMEN's BOOK. By L. Marie
Child. Boston: Tieknor & Fields. 1865.
Mrs. Child prepared this book expressly
for the freedmen, twhom she addresses in a
brief p~refaeee "with the hope that those Of
you who can read will read it aloud to 9TH
ets, and that all of you will derive fresh
strength and courage from this true record
of what colored men lave accomplished,
under great disadvantages"
The book consists of a number of biogra-
pixies of noted colored men, and a variety Of
papers and poems adapted to the class of
people for whom the book was written. Of
course it must nave general interest also to
generous readers.
Cobb, Andrews & Co. have it for sale.
WAR Lyrics AND OTHER Poems. BY Hen
ry Howard Brownell. Boston: Tioknor &
Fields. 1865.
This small volume of poems is inscribed
to Vice-Admiral Farragut, by the author
who served under his command. A por-
ton of them are descriptive of exploits
which gave the fleets of that Admiral their
fame. A considerable number of stanzas
might be selected from these war lyrics
which, when read, one would declare have
the right ring in them. But there is also
a certain crudeness and unripeness in these
poemsy which suggest that many of them
are windfalls and not perfected fruit.
But these efforts nevertheless give fair
promise. We admire the authors spirit
and aim. He does not hesitate to invoke
the inspiration of his muse in dealing with
topics of the present time. An author re-
veals his real nature and possibilities as
much in the choice of subjects as in his
mode of treatment, if not more. Why must
a poet of to-day go gadding into Greek and
Roman mythology or history while the in
finite Present is left unsung? If there is
nothing intrinsically beautiful in these
current days, the Deity would seem to be
accused thereby. If so, what shall we say of
the insight of a poet like Charles A%lgernon
Swinburne, who finds more of the heroic,
beautiful and "classic" to celebrate in the
boar hunt of Calydon than in the events and
tendencies of this nineteenth century d?
Any book which hints, even in the remotest
way, of a return from this frovilous aping
of the distant, to the joyful celebration of
whatthe divinity would be at in these days,
shall have more praise than never so many
even truly superior "Alalantas in ~Calydons."
For sale by Cobb, Andrews & Co.