The New York herald., 1869-05-21
LITERATURE.
Magazine Notices.

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Magu zinc Notices.
The Catholic World for June is one OF the best
numbers thdt has appeared since its publication
began. The first paper on 'SpiritisIn and Spirit
lists" reviews all the publications which have ap-
peared from time to time In defence Of or against
what Is known as "Spiritualism," which the writer
insists is not the proper term but should be called
"Spiritism." The article Is admirably written.
sThe supernatural from the Riptsta Unipersale. Of
Genoa is vigorous article In defence Of Catholcity.
The second paper, on 1.-TWO Months In Spain during
the late Revolution s interesting. 1t Is noteworthy
write about but, although Catholic, did not con-
fine his attention to religious subjecls The story he
tells about Don Miguel de Manara Is very old THE
New ESglanas Puritanis%' get gets e sharp Tsx:
OF Lord Baltimores colony in Maryland and the
Plymouth Rock OF American Catholics "St. Peter
Philosophy or Immigration" "The Geography Of
Roses" and .Filial Affection, as taught and prac-
S ssed sy I'm sas Gnnese" are among sns most S notice
Der OF the Catholic World reflects great credit upon
American literature Aside from its religious bias
which is, OF course, to be expected 1t Is fully equal
to any Of the higher class OF our periodical publca
tons. Aud, by the way why are the names OF its
contributors never publshedS
Onwdrd.-Captain Reid is gradually bringing mis-
magazine up to proper standard The June num-
ber before US Is the best that has yet been
published. Two admirable engravings are
given. "John Bull during the Rebellion"
Turning the Tables" slow gOt my Appoint
ment' and ''The Original El l., Doraao" are all
lently written story. "Croquet" ana Croquet Liter
ature" are quite interesting and instructive, and
Will be OF great service to those who desire to learn
this fashionable pastme. We trust that On,oard
will continue to improve in the quality OF its con-
TENTS Hitherto we have been compelled to write
some sharp things OF It, and 1T therefore affords
all the greater peasure as impartial critics. to be
now able 10 speak well Of the magazine.
The Galary.-The June number Of this magazine
is full OF able, entertaining articles. Charles Reades
new novel, "Put Yourself in His Place." Is continued
to the ninth chapter and increases in interest," It
bids fair to prove one Of the best novels of the times.
John s. G. Abbott gives history Of "The Throne Of
Louis Phlippe"-a subject with which he Ia Inti-
maJely acquainted but which he has written SO
much about that he has left nothing new unsald.
The paper in question however, is good. "ihe Du-
chesne Estate" by w. j. De Forrest, IS a toieraDy
fair Southern SKETCH "Animal Food: Its Prepara-
tion for the Table" Is contribution by DR.. JOnn @.
Draper, whose articles form one OF the prominent
features in the GatdIg The novel of "Susan Field
sketches OF New York journalists, and writes quite
interestingly but In style entirely too adulatory OF
furnishes a very able paper on the late General
Jominl, whose obituary we published at the time OF
ber. Mr.. Richard Grant White with that faulty
which not unfrequently characterizes men VINO blum
der into public notice, innicts another article on
words and their uses upon the unfortunate thousands
who read the GdtdJy. We only wonder why the
conductors OF this excellent periodical did not keep
the author TO his word that he had concluded the
series. .'The GALAXY Miscellany" "Drift Wood"
"Literature aud Art'' and NebulB" are all admlra-
June by Pierre Blot is worth reading. Mrs. JEANNE
June contributes paper on "W0men's Clubs and
their Uses, " In which she takes thoughtful view OF
the subject The article ON "Public Prayers" is q
capital one. On the whole the GALAXY for June
fully maintains Its reputation as repertory OF liter
v,af aA nv opaiIo tStl tnv In
this country
The Atlantic M0ntlsly.-The latest numbers Of this
magazine have been 80 uniformly good that we be-
GIN to believe there has been change In the man.
agement. The June edition Is excellent That very
commonplace novel called 'Malbone: an Oldport
Romance" Is concluded, which we are very glad or
John G. whittier furnishes fine poem which he calls
first part OF well written, interesting contribution.
n. s. Shaler tells all about Earthquakes" and
the East" by James Freeman Clarke, is the most
interesting article In the magazine The main ideas
IN TINS article are TAKEN Irom MAX Muilers Onips
that work published IN the NEW YORK HERALD. Mr..
Clarke need not have gone into long argument to
show that Buddhism was protest against Brahman-
ism. His ideas on what may be termed Buddhist
theology have Mulers argument alone for q foun-
dat0n. The paper, however, Is quite interesting.
"a Carpet-bagger in Pennsylvania" Is continued.
"China In Our Kitchens" discusses the subject Of
sdering how W. many articles have have been writ written On
this subject during the past four years we cannot
understand what purpose Is served In continuing It,
Unless something Is DONE and done quickly to stop
1t those blessed Chinese Will become irrepressible
as the negro We are strongly in favor Of "letting
dom. Mr.. Samuel Bowles' third paper on "The
Pacific kalroadZopen" is fully equal to its pre-.
decess0rs in point Of interest. The "Reviews and
Literary Notices" are good.
Putnam's Monthly Magazine for June is rather
heavy and uninteresting. The first paper, entitled
Ferdinand de Lesseps and the Suez Canal,n BY
Edward De Leon, ana another on ''Some
Things in London and Paris, 1s36-69." by G.
p. Putnam, really the only articles In the
the continued stores which may may not be con-
sidered good. .sThe Euroclydon" begins well and
.four American BIrdsa could have been written
better and "a Sbylline Trio" Is n0nsensica praise
Of three clever women As we said before, MIR. De
Icons paper on the Suez Canal and Mr.. Putnam's
on London and Paris the only things that make
this number of the magazine worth having. The
Information OF interest. Referring to American
rivalry for the Eastern trade, the writer says:-
Already pioneer .eamer from California have bridsed
aide and we need only the cana. across our s.hmu %
~ %aSs ,'
when We DO PsSnc for from
London Canton via suez is................l0 l00U
From New York Canton via Panama l,5Oo
London 10 Canton via Pacific Railroad 1850
New York 10 Canton via suez Canal. 1850
Or, taking time as the test for the transit from
London. 1t will compare as follows, by their route
and ours
!a, BY %sr.ss1.' s.,.s by @ Sss Jrsd.; Ts,.:ns md
Day. Day;
London 70 Hong kons............. @ g
London 10 Yokohama. ............ a. B
From these facts Mr.. DE Leon comes to the con-
clusion tnat much will depend upon the construc-
ton OF q canal across the Isthmus OF Darlen Tor
all r.