Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1870-09-21
The ssOld and New"

lies of this, country. we could do so with
out moments hesitancy. The Old
and New would be one of the four. 1t
has characteristically = sphere of its own.
No other periodical occupies the same
ground. In articles, admirably brief, and
in style peculiarly its own. it deals,
chiefly and exhaustively. with social,
ethical aud religious problems, treated
both historically and didactically. 10
the discussion of these high topics it
brings the most thorough culture. A
slight sprinklug of literary criticism give.
variety. What is popularity denomina-
ted science. if limited at. at all. is hidden
and nystiied under the rose-tints of fic-
ton and allegory, ~, ior proof, see John
Whopper" and The Hid6en Hemis-
phers" Not few historical sketches of
events, new and old. add value to the
magazine. Without dwelling longer on
generalities. we hasten to review of the
contents of the September number.
"Bryant's Translation of the Head" i.
an appreciative criticism Of that great
work, the best translation of the worlds
best epic. 1t is illustrated with choice
extracts; comparing Bryant's rendition
with Deily's and Pope's.
"Jchn Whopper, the Newsboy," whom
we left month ago calmly oscillating
about the earth's centre. has been caught
up by the rushing mighty wind that plays
through the earth's hollow axis, and shot
out at the North Pole, like wad from a
pop-gun. and landed on an iceberg. which
liz is just about exploring, and where
wonders, which lie says are past ali con-
ception he will describe i'll the next num-
ber. .... ... ...,....
Our Oldest Fortress il very inter
esting historical sketch of fort on Cas-
tie Island, near Boston. To be continued.
The Causes and Consequences of the
Paraguayan War" furnishes the clearest
and most satisfactory, and at the same
time least voluminous explanation of the
late war in South America, that we have
yet read. We commend it 10 the atten-
ton of those who desire information on
that perplexing subject. ..
"She Writes" from the German of
Elise polko, a serial, retains it's intere.,
and power.
1.-The Quakers in New England" is n
continuation of the defence of Quakcrism
in this country, commenced in previous
number, and is doubtless from the pen of
one who has been intimately connected
with. if not a member of that quaint, but
kindly disposed religious society.
Pink and White Tyranny" is ro-
nance by Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe,
laying bare. with confidential fidelity. the
follies, foibles. weaknesses and vices of
modern, fashionable life. Every culver
ne nerve and fibre is brought to light
under the merciless dissecting knife of
his social surgeon.
"The Church of the Latter Day Saints"
'elatcs the circumstances attending the
pretended finding If the Book of Mormon
oy 10 Smith, the first apostle of the Lat
er Day Saints. epitomizes It's contents
and carries forward the history of the
'uferings and prosecutions of this sect
% their migration to Utah. To be con-
iuned.
''The National Church lays down the
that while no particular de-
nomination controls this government, yet
certain fundamental principles of tLeol.
'gy have asserted Themselves in the
American Constitution, and proceeds TO
'rove that the American principle of the
recdom of each human being to choose
lis own destiny is at the bottom of the
American administration of government
Says the writer, "No nation and no man
an thoroughly trust universal suffrage,
While believing that all men are born
otally depraved and powerless to good
hat only small minority of these rcp-
obates are ever elected, by the grace of
rod to sense of right, and to the king.
ON of heaven-must believe that the
vote of such men viii result in
Misery and ruin"
This is as far as we have had time to
eruse this admirable periodical There
re still other articles of interest. Among
hem we have noticed in particular "Adri-
ndacks in August" favorably noticed.
The Examiner THE book noticing de-
artment-is always good. 1t must be
specially so this number, as the follow
lg headings attest :-"Steps of Belief"
Alaska" The Story of Volsunger
and shakespeare as An Ar
ist." Record of Progress" closes the ,
umber.
Those wishing to subscribe will ad-
ress Geo. A. Coolidge. Office of "Old
nd New" 143 Washington ST., Boston ,
BALLOU's MONTHLY MAGAZINE FOR
croBER.-The appearance of Ballou's I
agazine for October reminds us that ]
lie evenings are growing longer that the e
eople will read to occupy their leisure I
'urS. Now such a magazine as Bal y
us is lust what is wanted at the fire. t