New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-28
THE MARCH MAGAZINES.


Among the articles in Tie BrOadicdy which
may interest American readers london Newspapers
and Wall Street, both from the pens OF writer's in tS
city.
The Phrenological Journal has portraits OF
BENJAMIN Dsraen and Johu Bright with biographical
sketches of those eminent British stafesnen Under rho
head OF socal Relations" there Is article on Lite
rary Women" dsposiug OF the stale accusation that
taste for books Is with good housoWhery ehu
paper on "a Woman's Manner" commenting OIL the lie
dom and unreserve which said TO DO Increasing Iat
in American society. These are followed by an interest
Ing memoir Of the celebrated female physician Dr
Elizabeth Blackwell translated from German period
ca Several other portraits OF public characters ana
the usual copous miscellany complete tho attractions OF
the number
The Historical Magdsine presents rich store
of ANTIQUARIAN treasures with fewer personalities than
usual which persons win justly consider decided
improvement. The first paper learned dissertation
by Mr. Hammond Trumbull on The Origin OF Nt1ngai'
giving many interesting biographical details OF the
author, and illustrations of the Revolutionary tines
Several excellent suggestions presented IN an article
by Mr.. Samuel g. Drake libraries and HOW TO
Manage Them" The origin and progress OF The haine
Historical Socicty Is well treated by M William Whhs
and Mr. George H. Moore continues the valuable series
on Work and Materials for American History" These
with other papers Of similar interest. and its compare
tive freedom from controversial bitterness make the
present one OF the satisfactory numbers that have
been issued for long time.
IippipcoH has n substantial piece de rfsist-
anee in NJ Louis Blanes instructive paper on European
Affairs" whch though not light enough for the taste OF
most magazine readers, Is highly valuable hs'0TcA
essay presenting the Of one OF the abos thinkers
and keenest critics OF the age tie present aspect Of
foreign politics "The story OF Chastelard the subject
OF Mr. Swnburnes remarkable poeu So related at length
by Mr. Gilmore smms, forming an historical monograph
OF great The feries Tho Old Slate Roof
House, by General Read IL completed, and 10 the regret
OF many readers who have eagerly followed ia curious
"reminiscences Professor AInass Walker contributes an
elaborate article on the Currency" Ir G. Astor
BIted dscourses In his peculiar vein on 1.-TWO Nsaiian
Noyelists" and "Ihe Crystal Wedding dainty poem
OF ten der domestic pathos by Mr and Mrs IT, H. stod
dsrd will attract attention.
The Herald of Heath In paper entitled
1.-THE Resurrection OF the Body" sets forth the mpor
lance OF rescung physical nature from the brute aad
earthly condition that follows the violation OF natural law
1.-The resurrection OF the body" says tic writer not
doctrine for theolOgians alone; u j. doctrine for
physicians and for practical people Nor Is II doctrine
for them alone; II Is doctrine well for theoogans
and divinos. We must all lay hold ogether-men OF se
ence and OF faith. materalists aud sptuals the
worldly and the other worldly akeand Try 70 get tho
body out Of It's grave That DONE the soul win be ready
10 receive TIM influences that Will save H." Mr. Oakes
Smith dlscoursos eoQueny the conditions 20 he oh
served in the choice OF wife, Offering several wholesome
preceps for youthful guidance bat closing with the dis
couragng doctrine that only handsome men and women
ought 10 marry"-a thesis which II adopted would 10 IA
tal 10 the general prevalence 81 maiu0ny. "HCw 70
Secure Happy Old Age" Is the title Of paper by Mr.
Henry Ward Beecher intoxicating the Importance OF tenn
peranee and moderation In early life, and Mr. Greeley
discusses the question Why IS'n Like 10 Drink
A humorous descriptions of the medical practice
OF John CAinaman opens this numb ~ 81 the AHd"he
porraying the Chinese doctor az fantastic ohs podr
OF pedant, quack, fortune teller. and spirit rippef,
favored with dash OF The COnfneian priest In order 10
save appearances Next IN order comes Conversation
ON the Stage" between a Hery malcontent with the
present state OF the dama aud cold FLOODED Epereah
who is willing 10 the best of things As they are
The dialogue sdroity managed presenting the pros
and Gems tho argument IN agreeable and effective
manner Tho euoglst Of bygone days has the worst ~
the encounter and leaves the reader 70 agree With his
opponent that the theatrical profession betor
sented than o. presei and that the elevation OF
the stage Is as inevitable the elevation OF humanity"
BayarA Taylor has q new chapter on the " By Ways
OF Europe describing the Birdie Roads of Catalonia
In which he found variety OF exciting adventures.
"The Old Philadelphia library" is the subject OF pleas
ant article 10y General Meredith Read, who has made
specially Of the antiquities Of that city, discoursng on
them with equal Junction ana intelligence An excellent
specimen Of magazine writing IL presented In "Thc
Sequel 10 an Old English State Trial. rotating the roman
tic elements in famous English duel Of not very ancient
date, and giving record Of facts far stranger than ne
ton The terrible catastrophe OF the PenbertOn MIL In
the City Of Lawrence which would TO be too tragic
for illustrations OF art is made the subject OF high
wrought story. which though too meiodramatc IN
It's details shows y wonderful power OF deiineation,
and cannot DO read without t,rill OF sympathy
and horror Free Missouri Is tie tito OF an
interesting historical paper, and "sOme Of the Won
ders Of Modern Surgery" are wildly set forth In an
article recounlng the trumphs OF the art since the
which commenced with the extraction OF tooth
without pain by Dr. Morton IN Isae A poem entitled
John o. the smlthy"b by contributor. has some
striking traits, echoing the spirit Of tho Corn Law
Rhymes" and uttering vigorous and well-worded pro
test against the privileges Of aristoeacy tho rights Of
labor.
The connection between science and religion,
which affords such frequent theme OF discussion
Is treated In tho opening paper Of Putnam. The writer
tho Rev. DIR. BUSHNELL grapples fear!eSsy With his sub
ject and presents It in intellectual point Of view
without the hiInsy sentmenalism which Is often made
TO serve as convenient varnsh for unavoidable difficult
ties. lie fully admits the unonabloness OF many pre-
vallng religious theories they set aside by the
progress OF scientific research but the panic which they
produce uncalled for, and tue religion win triumph
any survive all the developments Of true knowledge
The religious state OF mind Is the necessary precursor Of
science In tho advance OF culture the idea Of tho Divine
Unity becomes the key TO the secrets OF nature. But
this conception has been OF slow growth For untold
ngeS the powers Of evil have usuped the place OF the
true God IN human thought II not until long after
the commencement OF the Christian that ceased
10 believe that the death OF Christ 10 tho
devil The old deTnonc machinery had taken such fast
hold OF the brain that Luther heard the voice Of the
devil In the sound OF thunder. The new scientific
begins with astronomy and chemistry In these sciences
the seminal ideas OF law set In working order. enco
that event. new started between
N-.1.a u&aa1l L..
ton the scientific theories but contends that they dc
not damage or even endanger the ofrelon Thus