New-York tribune., 1867-03-23
THE APRIL MAGAZINES.

THE APRIL MAGAZINES.
BoadlGs Monthly has a second paper on o. Our Ma
siona Capitol" article Natural Forces "Autobo-
graphic Notes." by Mrs f. Oakos Smith, and readable
miscellany Of Words from the People, in addition to its
usual staple Of fiction in prose and yeTse
The Herald Of Healh we are glad to see has en-
listed several excellent contributors in the of phys
sal education The present number begins a series OF
articles by Moses Colt Tyler, entitled Minutes Of the
Brawnvlo At leHc Club" in which tho subject Of mus
eular Christianity is treated in humorous manner 1t
has also tho first Of an illustrated series by Professor
Browne ON Human Physiology" discourse before the
"Medcal students' Christian Union" by Henry Ward |
Beecher and several other brief but instructive papers
Tie GalOry continues Mrs. Rebecca Harding Davis's |
story waiting the Verdict" has sayOry article on
"Modern and Medieval Dinners" by the popular gas
trOnOmist Pierre Blot, account Of some OF the In
gish Scientific Societies" by WWinwOod Readean article
sn Modern Poetry" by David A. Wasson, paper on
Maurice de Gu6rin BY Virginia Vaughan and other
tnbutiOus OF less interest The "Nebula" in this
aumber has interesting paragraph In reply TO an
alleged assertion Of TIE TRIBUNE that Shakespeare had
huraor. THE TRIBUNE made such assertion,
and IL the writer had read earelessy he would
have lost the opportunity for his article which with
hIs exception siuteligen and indeed rather brilliant
Hosrs at Home continues the series on the
Moral Uses Of Dark Things" by Dr. Bushnell who dis
tsuTses the evils Of placing bad men in power The
valuable account OF the Cedar Groves in Mount
commenced previous number, mere
eluded "The City Of Tyre Is described frOu personal
reeoIeeuOns in a wewritten article by Professor W. 8.
Tyler and the Rev. George B. Bacon gives pleasant de-
seriptlon Of Morning with King In visit TO His
Majesty the late King Of SIAM MI Donald Mitchell
writes wisely as usual. and very atractively about
Rural Things" treating Of Parks, Gardens, aud
Graves" The author OF the admirable sketch Of his
perienee in the battle ot Kssngen in recent number
Ar John d. Sherwood, contributes poem entitled
"The Eewsboy" the first Of a series Of city lyrics
II
senes entitled Heroic Deeds Of Heroic Men, devoted
70 the memory OF of the most gallant Of youth
full martyrs I'm the recent war, Lieutenant Benjamin H.
Porter of the Navy. a Christian NeighbOrhOod" dis
courses the social uses Of wealth and leisure and
ferth arrangement Of the household as religious
any. a Californian CaravansaRy" describes model
hotel on a unique plan in San Francisco. "The
what Cheer the great resort Of miners and
mechanics; of all who, coming 10 the city, consult
economy well comfort. It's pecularitcs are
As follows; Conducted upon the European pan there Ia
restaurant connected with the house where meals
served Of great excellence and prices which, cOntrasted
with those of other establishments may almost be termed
nominal For instance from the bill Of fare lying before
me, cOndenSe sort Of schedule Beefsteaks, chops
outlets sausages, fishes and ali that list Commonly
beaded cooked to order 10 cents. Soups boiled and
roast Joints entrees 10 cents OF chicken turkey
spOrterhouse steaks and other things which the psmpered
palate Of some bOated aistOcrat from the upcountry
dggngs may crave and call for, hgher-25 cents is
the damage such cases. But, again. we have baked
pork and beans and brown bread only 10 cents Eggs
the exravagant dsh for old traditions are held 10 re-
arng the sedentay OF the hen; and 25 cents is
the charge for three whether boiled fried scrambled
poaehed, Omeletted combined with ham or bacon.
Qn place OF hearing eggs called for you will very often
remark that by polite perphrasis Of the delicate MINER
'hen fruit Is bespOken) Bread hot cakes cold meats
stewed meats and Irish stews, are ony5 cents And
% with vegetables, puddings pies cakes peaches
and cream etc. cents IS the charge The bill Of fare,
however distinctly states that All scent dishes unless
accompanied by other dishes, viii be charged 10 cents
This is simply an application Of the dontgive-bresd-
wthonehshbalr idea. But in fuTtherance Of the great
OF compensation. il stated at the very head and
front OF the carte, Boston brown, white bread and
potatoes, with meat fish. FREE OF CHARGE. Also.
ssan Francisco siruP, with cakes FREE CHARGE In
fact point involved is left in uncertainty for subse
Quent arbitration For II is also stated, that For using
extra gar srup. butter, etc. charges VIII he made ae-
cordngly' Aud caution" IS plainly printed on the
outside that who eats may read, $ viii be charged
any person who Intentionally attempts 10 pay less than
the within prices SO have Court OF Eqity within
this remarkable house. How the penalty would be col
Iected after being charged do not know for 1t seems to
me that the ways Of the law, though wonderful indeed
and past finding out could scarcely be made 20 reach
case Ike this However. it might be satisfaction to
simply charge it, But, again. this could not be very
well DONE charges are madeat Least no accounts
are kept about the establishment Dinners arc paid for
swallowed and lodgings In advance. Though
4ln Tyco9n of Japan hither with note Of intro
duction from tho Mikado. bringing WIKI him enough
trunks and fans, toisd and harkari implements to fill
che cellar, the key OF would not be given him
antn ne paid hts little 50 cents at the office NO
man ever got bed in this house without paying for IT,
How may be In the matter Of meals do not know and
Awonder that tho proprietor did NOT print upon his bills
ot rare the further caution that any eating dinner
ana not paying for IL would he charged $40 extra IL
~y DO tn&t stonachpump Is kept peoh In lOin-
ny rVom' ana that couple Of stout gTcOns
xFperary are stationed within quick sumnoning dis
anoe ready 70 make application OF it, "Davy Crockers
Aecioneering Tour" furnishes some plouant rc1nnis
cences 0f that eccentric politician large prorrton
OF the numberb filled with stories OF not extraed,na
interest ~ grrFrs rrr-.. ~
The AaarGc Monthly gives the fourth ;ns,a,,r,o,t
ofDEO, W. Holiness story, The Guardian Al Oe, I" -
aglowing tribute 10 the Sanitary Comin,ssion sn -
Of Mr. stes official history Of that institution d 49,.
senfs some judicous Considerations orf TJnIvsr ,
fornD Bayard Taylor shows up the dangers ID ,s ava
hmb and the general misery TO which travellers are %
ected by the railroad system Of the United States. A
Kate Field contributes enthusiastic estimate OF the
entus Of Riston and MrS Caroline DAB very readable