New-York tribune., 1870-09-23
THE OCTOBER MAGAZINES.

Galaxy" on the sketch Of the late Secretary
stanton contributed by the former 10 a previous
number of "The Atlantic" Mr.. Wilson refers TO
his opponent belonging to class of public men who
are lingering behind their age, soured, Disappointed
and vindctive The only act which will carry his name
to pOstery the sinister advice which he gave 10 the
President the OF the Rebellion and which greatly
encouraged the Southern consprators IN their plans
for the dsmegration Of the Union Mr. Wilson
makes short work with his antagonist and produces
annie proof of the of his assertions and the
faacy of his criticisms The remaining articles In this
number include Partons portralturps of
Our Israeish Brethren the tenth chapter Of Bayard
TaylOrs novel, Joseph and His Friend, an essay ON
Irony" by F. II. Hedge, "Oldtown Fire side story
by Mrs stowe, "Speccd Trout" savory lshstory, by
John Burroughs, Under the skysht," apoem by c. p.
Crauch "SOme English Workingmen," BY Justin McCar-
thy and article of pleasant gossip Dckenss first
visit to the United States, by his secretary
A lively description of Chinese society and
exhibited in the city of Peling fills promi
uent place in the number of The GdiGry, presenting
the fruits Of personal observation in agreeable FORM
Several pages are devoted vindicaton OF the
of President Buchanan in regard TO the Rebellion, in
which the writer Mr. HoratO King, furnishes numerous
extracts from correspondence between the late Presi
dent and himself, Which, in his view afford conclusive
testimony to the patriotism, ability, and conscientious
Of the "Od public functionaTy" Mr. Kings eluci-
datiOns given in the spirit Of friendship rather than
/
may fail 10 produce conviction The terrors of Cali
fOrnia Journey by stage coach TO Semitic Valley
are feengy forth by Miss Olive Logan, who is de
cidcdy of opinion that the gigantic trees and splendid
scenery that aramed locality do not compensate for
the perils of the adventure. paper ON the private
Picture Collections in Cincinnati" by George W. Ward,
illustrates the progress of Art in that city, showing that
love of the Beautiful is not suppressed by devotion to
husnes and that her wealthy merchants hOnOraby
distinguished by their interest in Art, especially in the
productions of the German school. One Of the most
readable articles in the number is Mr. McCarthys recol
ectons OF the King of Prussia at the time of his corona
ton, with shrewd analysis of his personal character
and his present public relations.
Putnam opens with an article of considerable
literary interest by Professor j. NJ Hart, giving anay
sis of a German work Shakespeare in which the
reaction against the prevailing German idoatry Of the
great English dramatist finds earnest expression. The
book which the article is founded is Gustav Rmcn's
&" Shakespeare Studies of a Realis" which produced
excitement at the time of its publication
about four years that has not yet entirely subsded
The writer has attempted to treat Shakespeare m the
same the pcrsOnages OF sacred history have
been treated by certain audacOus modern critics. clear
ing away the purple clouds OF mythical tradition which
have envelOped his form, and presenting him in
the sober light Of a possible and conceivable
historical character without declaring his adhesion to
the views contained in the volume, Professor Hart pro
ii masterpiece of criticism, with simplicity
Of style, cearness Of conception, and directness OF
purpose that have never been surpassed In any
language. Other articles the causes OF the
! Prussian War;" in which the writer examines the
grounds of the jealousy Of France towards Prussia,
predicts that she must pay the penalty of her
sons that country by the surrender of Asace and
Lorraine; :" Pictures in the Private Galleries Of New
York. and slight but very impressive, sketch OF The
Passion Play at Oberammergau," which during the last
Summer attracted host of tourists from all parts Of the
world TO that secluded BavaTian valley. The number
closes with the usual editorial ana literary miscellany
An article entitled "The Great Monopoly"
in LippiHeon gives succinct history Of the Western
Union Telegraph Company, showing the vast resources
of that powerful corporation and its relations TO the
business operations of this country well as the d
sion of current intelligence Within three years and
half from the first of January, 1866, this company
put up 5000 miles of poles and $1,000 miles Of wire
while of the old lines 5000 miles Of poles entirely
renewed with 1850 miles of wire. Thework of cOnstrue
ton and improvement is steadily advancing, and the
company 5000 miles of line, with 10000 miles
of wire connecting stations, and employs about
! 1900 persons. Within the compass OF its
! operations is embraced every town of i'm
pOrtance the North American continent, affording
the facilities demanded by its local position and
necessities. The arrangements with the press
ample SCALE and with liberal that in year
matter than the entire elegraphic correspondence
Of Europe costing $8,OOO,OOO in gold, sent
over the wires for 100000 in American
Tcncy. Other articles Of interest in this number
| the story with which 1t opens, "The Ghost of Ten
Brock Van der Heydcn," tale of real life in
spite Of its title, related in the freest cOOqual style,
"The Porcelain Fabrik' at Mnssen" describing curl
ous branch Of German industry On the English Hust
ings" giving the humors of elecionday IN sketch less
historical than lima giuatve critical estimate OF The
genius Of Gustayc Flaubert, the French novelist and
new nsallment Of Anthony TrollOpe's new novel, "sir
Harry HOtspur of Hunbethwaite"
The opening article i'll Harper is devoted to
an account Of the Young Mems Christian Association
institution which has come to he efficient force in
modern society, and often accomplishing " Its Quefj
unostentaOus activity many objects Of public utility
which have failed to he realized by the official organiza
, lions Of Church and state, The movement began
in London about twenty-five years ago, and
has since spread rapidly in France, Switzerland,
Germany, and the United States. Several striking
anecdotes related in this article fOrciby illustrate
the energy and pluck with which the stronghOlds
OF vice have been attacked by young men OF
the Association, and the rcdeemDg influence which
they have exeIed in apparently desperate conditions.
six Weeks in Florida" gives the personal experience Of
a traveller in that land OF flowers. describing its
scenery natural history and the peculiar social features
Of its population. An article popular science il de-
voted to the "SpeerOscope" which is justly character
lied the most important discovery Of modern times in
respect TO the development Of scientific truth The lucid
exposition of the writer brings the subject within the
comprehension Of every reader Of average intelli-
gence, although he does not undertake to describe
the results which have been obtained from the
discovery. The Of FraunhofeT the German Opti-
who first called attention to the lines of the spec
trum, Is uniformly misspet in the article, doubtless
through the nadvertence Of the prOofreader. Among
other articles In this number biographical sketch OF
Madame Mere" the mother of Napoleon the Great,
paper by NJ. d. Conway on "The Sacred Pora," show
ing the mystical significance OF flowers in the legends Of