The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-24
Magazine Notices.

Nearly all Of magazines for December are out,
and we are glad to note marked improvement in
the contents Of all over the November numbers.
Hours al Home opens with very spirited
article full or humorous satire, entitled "rne
Spiritual House." 1t is well worth read
ing. "A Backward Look' Is poem writ
ten by Alice Carey, who can and usually does
write better poetry "strange Wanderers tells Of
''birds OF passagen and is interesting. Twenty
Minutes under the Knifen is quite exciting, but
hardly consistent with the actual experiences OF
men who have undergone surgical operations
terestng, as Is also "Bibe Animals" a OF
new publication. "The Jet Black Tress" is a short
tionaity.n and "our Gospel a Gilt to tue Imaglna-
ton'' are both good articles. why Love is Blind"
Is pretty little poem from the Persian
reviews the differences between the French
priest and Rome 10y the way, did 1t never strike the
OF the Carmetes and Father Hyaclnthe and not be-
tween the latter and the Pope, who has, SO far
taken 40 part 10 the quarrel y and arrives AZ the
OF the latter when prediction has been making Tor
so dd,o centuries past q !Ssepa
and Authors Abroad" and Literature OF the Day."
conclude very interesting magazine.
The GALAXY for December is the best number we
have seen for six months. ''Susan Fieldlng'' and
"Put Yourself in His Place" are continued "On the
Red Desert'' Is an interesting sketch. Professor
OF Life" which Is quite Instructive, all the
writings of the Professor. THE Cardinal d'Andreau
is curious paper written by the secretary of the
late prelate 1t gives the account Of the death of the
Cardinal, who, it will be remembered had just re-
turned to Rome after fleeing that city because
of mis- alleged completely IN the revol ulionary con-
spracies. The writer repeats the charge that
he was poisoned by Cardinal Antoneln, ana
goes INTO particulars. which, If true, are OF
great value to history. He fully acqults Pope Plus
OF any knowledge Of the crime, and, indeed. speaks
most favorably of the Holy Father. IA Marriage
vember Afternoon, is better ''Airs. singrharms
Report Is capital satire on the Moman's suffrage
movement; r. ~ Is full OF genuine humor and VII
| series Of can Editors Tae,n which he entities
Josephine de Montmorencie" tits very good. ''The
Morals and Manners or Journalism Is one OF those
| papers winch mixtures OF good sense and non
sense Imagine the aDsurdity contained in the flip
pant assertion That independent newspapers ''never
attain honorable position much influence" when
the Is notorious that such Journals are trusted
become preeminent for their influence However,
| the writer's conception OF what independent
newspaper Is almost excuses his assertions regard.
ing It's position In journalism. Wreck OF Words, IN
"lne Galaxy Misc, MISCELLANY" Is instructive and
| amusing, aud Drift Wood" "Llterature and Art
| ana "Nebul9," are full OF entertaining reading.
| The catholic World contains "Father Hecker's
| Farewell Sermon" which will as 1t deserves. at
tract considerable attention. 1t was delivered at ST.
Pauls church ON the 18th Of October and Is rk-
able for Its defence OF the Catholic Church against the
charges that have been made against her or opposing
the progress of civilization ''Dr HarwOod's Price
Lecturer Is very forcibly written review OF leo
| ture by the rector OF Trinity church, New Haven.
Tue second paper on "The Immutabllity OF the
Specesn Is quite equal In literary merit TO the frs
winch was noteworthy Tor It's close reasoning. "fhe
| Sanitary Topography OF New York City, Is q most
interesting paper on very important subject. 'Tne
Basllca OF ST. Peter,n translation from the French,
| IL good. "Beecher's NORWOOD Is review OF the
| great pulpit orators novel, which receives some
sharp criticisms. The writer who IL, we are assured
native OF New Eng land, gives curious and some
| what amusing analysis OF the character OF New
| Enganders. lie says that Mr.. Bcecner, Though
nomlnaly Christian, and profcssedly Congrcga-
| uoDal preacher, Is really pagan, and wishes to
abolish Puritanism Tor the worship OF nature.n The
| article s decidedly entertaining throughout.
"Cburch Music,u "Ihc Early History OF the Catholic
Church on the Island OF New York; "Matters Re
lstlng TO the CouncIl,u "ForeiQn Literary Notes, y
New publications. and the continuation OF two
stories complete the number, which Is unusually
| good.
PutaaDt's Magazine for December Is good nun.
ber The initial article, entitled sovereignty OF the
seasu Is well written. The writer urges the renewal
| by government, ION more generous SCALE Of sub
sides to ocean steamers "Keene Delights,
describes some pretty scenery In this state. Leaves
from Publishers Letter Book' continues Mr.. Put
MANS "reminiscences, which are very interesting
Contemporary French Literature, IL concluded IN
O well written article. "The UnestabIsned Church,,
| IL another attack on the Catholic Church M New
YORK. IL IL very spicy and amusing, II nothing
| more. We trust that the belllRerent Papists and
antlPapsts Will connne themselves To papsr bullets