The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-26

is rich In good reading and well executed liuslra-
promise. Besides articles from the favore pens OF
The editors, the first number contains articles py
sc-ace Greenwood and other wen known writers, and
tha hoo <Qnipg OF new story by J. T. IfoWDridge.
The naner = OF the same size and form as Harpers
Weekly and s a on pao eoI better than il com
ceently well prih' ." "a. 0l p"p'i D0''S. '
mon with weekly jour-. 40
rFrom the worcester Spy,]
ina TEA RsrU AND HOME Is very handsome IL
,ustrated weekly OF sixteen folio pages VI mcs ~
have received the ana n Harriet Beeshss
wHicn Ia guarantee Of its and sur ersedes
the necessity for its praise: us AS promises
original and in the present number they are both
admirable, . ~
from the Providence Journal.l
HEAI,TH AND HOME.-The first number or q
handsome quarto paper bearing this pleasant name
and published by Messrs Pettengil Bates Co., has
in1 for an extended notice. but refer readers
to the advertisement elsewhere with the assurance
that the representations there VIII not be iound
overdrawn. The ILLUSTRATIONS ara admirable In de:
sign and execution, the typography is excellent and
the matter-we, when TX Marvel and Mrs. Stowe
undertake to make newspaper and can call TO their
assistance such contributors as oliver Wendell
Holmes, william @. Bryant, Rev. DIR. J. p. Thomp-
son, Professor 8. w. Johnson and Grace Greenwood
the result cannot be doubtful The publishers are
gentlemen who appreciate excellence In such
periodical and know how to attain 1t. We welcome
the HEARTH AND HOME TO our table ana nresiue.
from the Hartford Courantl
A NEW FAMILY PAPER---We have received, from
PettengiI Bates 4 Co., the first number Of HEARTH
AND HOME, new weekly newspaper, about which
we have already had something to say. II IS edited
by Donald g. Mitchell, Mrs stowe, Joseph !. Lyman
and Mary T.. Dodge We predict for the new weekly
prosperous future. 1t Is certain to deserve success
and to have it 1t will be especially popular among
our well to do farmers and 1t VIII do good wherever
II goes.
From the Hartford Postl
The first number or the HEARTH AND HOME, the
new illustrated weekly paper, has just made s ap-
pearance and gives promise OF being an excellent ana
popular journal II contains contributions by such
well known writers as Oliver Wendell Holmes, ar
riet Beecher Stowe j. I. Trowbridge, william Gull
len Bryant and Grace Greenwood. Its mechanical
execution is excellent and the illustrations ne, es-
pecally Nast's categorical picture OF santa Claus
and the Children" on the title page. The paper is
Stowe and its publishers Messrs. Pettengl, Bates
Co., are determined to make II one OF the best OF
Its kind and welcome visitor at every hearth and In
every home to which 1t shall come.
From the New Haven Palladium
We have received the first number 0i HEARTH
AND HOME, a new weekly edited by Donald q. Nit
chell and Mrs. Beecher Stowe and published by
US Is m
aims to teach them how to make their homes beauti-
full. 1t is needless to say that on such subject Mr.
Mitchell Ia thoroughly qualified to give the best prac-
tical instruction. But this new candidate for public
favor has other attractions, having secured corps
OF the DeEC ana SprxntllcSL WRITER'S Oh
opening number is full OF pleasant stories, good
essays and excellent poetry anc the editors promise
that the second number shall be better still we
under its enterprising management 1t VIII deserve II.
From the New Haven Journal.l
THE HEARTH AND HOME.--We have been favored
by the publishers, Messrs. Pettengl, Bates and Co.,
| No. 81 Park row, New York, with an advance CODY
wells new weekly. The new paper IL attractlvely
made up, printed on sixteen handsome folio pages,
and Is abundanty illustrated The prospectus pro-
misses articles from scientific and practical farmers
on agriculture and from the best and most expert
enced fruit growers and florists In the country Or
namental gardening and rural architecture viii be
Mr. Mitches speciality, while Mrs. Stove, Grace
Greenwood and Miss Mary L. Dodge, associate cdr
tors In the enterprise, Will contribute entertaining
reading for the family circle In the initial number
Mr.. J. +. Trowbridge gives the frst chapter OF q
story aU run through several nnpers
such fattering prospects, and the host OF admirers
IN Mr.. MitcheIrs own city unite with us III rendering
our best wishes for full success In his new Held.
from the New London Start
HEARTH AND HOME Is a weekly Illustrated agri-
cultural and frreside journal OF sixteen handsome
pages, devoted to the interest Of farmers gardeners
fruit-growers and florists. edited by Mr. Donald q.
MITCHELL assisted by large corps OF practical agri
cultursts 1t Is or the best and eblest papers In
the and with s talented corps ps o.
the great weeklies We predict for 1t brilliant
With the ability OF its editors and the enter
prise OF its publishers 1t Is certain to win fame Sue
cess TO It, The numerous friends OF Mr.. Mitchell
who is native OF this county, will hasten to SUBJ
scribe for paper In which may be found his spark
ling productions The matter Is all prepared ex-
pressly for 1t and the Illustrations engraved for IT,
No palms or expense win be spared 70 make It the
periodical OF the country. II Is beautifully printed
and the engrayings are very fine.
From the Philadelphia Evening Bulletnl
The comfortable, snug-ookiDg HEARTH AND
HOME, maintained by the joint housekeeping powers
OF Mrs. Stowe and TX Marvel, is evidently destined
to long prosperity. It Is large handsome weekly
the first page decorated with good lively drawing
by Thomas Mast, OF little folks and Krlss Krngle.
Mrs stowe contributes from her forthcoming novel,
that reading 1t mysterousy resembles eating
gobber and cranberries. Donald q. Mitchell, her
sOur Heading and our Hopes" and tells how to ar.
range the Layout OF Suburban Place. The
pared expressly FOR HEARTH AND HOME. We have
the best possible hopes for this honesfaced weekly
IN which we expect to find the charm OF Mrs
rural wisdom OF that scholarly woman. Donald c.
Mitchell. HEARTH AND HOME Is published at
No. 81 Park row, New York
From the Philadelphia Prcssl
HEARTH AND H0ME.-We have received the
newspaper to be published by Pettcngill. Bates 4
Co., 81 Park row, New York. All the articles In 1t
were prepared and all Illustrations engraved ex
pressly for It, geographically n IL good-much
better indeed, than the majority OF American weekly
Journals The stories and sketches are well written
and interesting.
From the Philadelphia Postl
HEARTH AND HOME, the new rural weekly,
edited by Donald q. Mitchell and Mrs. Stowe, has
made its appearance. II Ii q handsome paper, OF
the size and form OF Harper's Weekly. and IL illus
trated, though not to the extent Of the regular pic
torial weekes II Is evidently the intention OF the
editors 10 make this family paper Mr.. Mitchell
and others contribute articles rural matters; Mrs.
Stowe addresses herself 10 the women: Mrs. Dodge
and Grace Greenwood write for the children and the
venerable poet Bryant takes bold stand in behalf
OF the sparrows Tie illustrations are good, although
IN the Christmas frontispiece by Mast. We should
have been glad 10 have seen more original treatment.
The HEARTH AND HOME seems to MS TO possess
the qualities OF family paper OF high order OF
literary merit combined with practical ability in
regard 10 rural and social arairs which Is 10 he ex-
pected when Mr.. Mitchell and Mrs. Stowe are AT the
head OF afYairs.
From the Philadelphia start
NEW PUBILcATIONs.-Messrs. Pettcngil, Bates
Co., OF New York, have favored US with an adj
vance copy OF their splendid new weekly HEARTH
AND home, journal "for the Farm, Garden and
Preside" The typography, illustrations and paper
are as near perfection as any one could wish. The
heading is model OF simplicity and beauty II re-
presents vine-embowered cottage, surrounded with
all the rural accessories-pows harrows. scythcs