The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-26
The Magazines for December.


ton of the publishers to reach the highest
standard of excellence. The illustrations
are as profuse as in the first issue, and of
still better and more interesting class.
The leading article is a charmingly written
and most entertaining account of "The
Street Vendors of New York" by E. E.
Stems, young and graphic writer, con-
nected with one of the great New York
dalies. The curious narrative is plentifully
illustrated with characteristic sketches by
such artists as Sol. Eytinge, AL. Wand,
Chapman, Thomas Worth, Reynolds, Mac
dougal, &c. The "Tooth- Powder Man,"
and the attendant group, is drawn by
| Eytinge in the best style of this well-known
delineator of Dickens There is, too, a
good likeness of "Smith," the razor-strop
man, probably the most famous "street-
vender" in the world. Another article of
"Jail Birds and their Flights with thir-
teen very striking and spirited illustrations.
The always genial and entertaining Wash
ington GLADDEN. contributes valuable illus
| trated account of the noted "Hoosac Tun-
nell" or "great bore" of Massachusetts,
| one Of the most formidable and important
engineering enterprises of modern times.
There are, besides, timely and entertaining
articles bearing upon the European war;
one entitled sOn to Berin.' and another,
a Peep behind the Scenes the latter
being quite remarkable presentation of
the religious phase of the subject. Mrs.
E. C. Kinneo tells of a memorable Day
with the Brownings," and poems are con-
tributed by II. II. (some legendary verses
worthy of WhittieT, Mary E. Dodge IAN
autumn piece), and Mary l.. Ritter. Geo.
MacDonald's great story is carried on, and
| NJ ,,S> Not
and interest. The number has genuine
flavor Of Thanksgiving time, impaired by
Mr.. Eggleston's beautiful Thanksgiving
Love Story" called "Huldah the Help;'
editorial remarks of the season, and an
amusing Thanksgiving fairy story, in
verse, with appropriate illustrations. We
notice that two new and permanent depart
ments have been added, namely, some
familiar editorial talk at ''The Old Cabinet"
and an illustrated humorous department
entitled "Etchings," which this time is
set off by number of graceful and witty
outline designs by Miss Ledyard. In the
"Topics of the Time" DR.. Holland dis
cusses 'Thanl giving" "Napoleor,"
Diversity in Unity" "The Laborer and
his Wage" "The Heather and the Saints"
notices of Thomas Hughes, Jefferson's Rip
w Os
we'll as true account of Eugunie's flight.
SCR1BNER's has consolidated with another
| first-class magazine-THE RIvERsIDE-the
choicest periodical for young people pub
lished in this country. A grand holiday
number of the magazine is announced, of
which an edition of one hundred thousand
copies is being prepared.-The Book Buyer.
HARPER. With the present No. is COM
| ho Of
per's Magazine. An analytical Index to
the first Forty Volumes has been published.
| This number opens with q carefully pre-
pared and profusely illustrated article upon
"The Brooklyn Nav-yard,' in connection
with the removal of which from its present
site, some important measures, likely to
| come before the next Congress, are consid-
cred. "Pio Mono and His Councillors, " is
a superbly illustrated paper giving very
complete history Of tho late Gcumenical
Council. Not less richly illustrated nor
inferior in interest are the papers OH Bre-
ton Peasant Life, and Bombay and the Par
sees. Part XIII Of "Frederick the Great"
gives the commencement of the Seven
Years War. Among its illustrations are
portrait of Sophia Dorothea, Frederick's
Mother, and numerous maps and battle
plans. Jacob Abbott contributes an Illus
| Gldtcu SCleuIlilC pdpei, GA pltillLp Ile pro-
cess by which the velocity of light is accu-
rately estimated. NJ. d. Conways Series
of Articles on 'iThe Sacred Flora, - is con-
cluded by an interesting paper which treats
of the legends OF flowers "The Rock of
the Legion of Honor beautiful story by
Bethold Auerbach, Author of "On the
! Heights" is concluded in this number
COLLECTED by Il Valetudinarian," by Mrs
| r. II. Stoddard, "What Did Miss Daring
ton See?" by Emma B. Cobb and ..OranSe
Blossoms and Night shade" by Justin
Mccarthy, eomflets the list of short stories
in the number. In addition to Il Anteros,"
and Came Furness," a new serial will be
commenced in the February numbcr-''The
American Baron" very thrilling and at
the same time exceedingly humorous story,
by Prof. James De Mile, Author of "The
Dodge Club, Cryptogram," etc. "The
Song of Fire. an illustrated poem in this
number, contributed by Thomas Dunn
| i'll every family. Other poems are contrib
uted by s. S. Conant, L. p. Lippencott,
and Henry Abbey. BLOCKADE Running"
| is an interesting article doing justice to our
naval heroes in the war for the Union
| How lucifcr-matches are made, is briefly
shown III an article entitled " Matches. -
Tho easy Chair" discourses on the
peris Of political life, gives an interesting
narrative OF visit to the Celestial Shoe
makers in North Adams. and pays beau
tiful tribute to the late Fitz-H Hugh Ludlow
| The other Editorial Departments are as
instructive and entertaining as usual.
| FRANK LEsLIE's LADY's MAGAZINE is
doubtless the foremost magazine of its
| kind in the United States The December
number which closes the year with the
| twenty-seyenth volume, has, in addition to
double colored fashion-piate of exquisite
finish, containing seven full figures, and an
extension plate containing twenty-four fig
ures in full costumes, fifty cuts represent
ing every style of dress and head-gear in
use by the ladies, with explanations and
patterns. The literary part of the maya
zine, is departure from the modern love-
story periodical, taking in Il wider range
of literature, giving it 4 pleasing variety
which cannot fail to suit all tastes.
| THE AMERICAN STOCK JOURNAL, for
| December, comes to us with an abundance
of pleasant and instructive reading matter
and goodly supply of attractive engrav-
ing, making it an acceptable companion
especially for the Farmer and Stock Breeder
We find it in most subjects pertaining to
Farming and Stock, plainly discussed, and
cay "ho ioAi W OiSluSclNcS VI us
teachings deprive themselves of much val
liable practical knowledge on the various
subjects connected with Farming, Stock
Breeding, Darying, Wool Growing, Poul-
try Keeping, &c. The JOURNAL is fnr-
nished to subscribers at $1.OO a year.
Specimen copies free. Address N. P.
BOYER q CO., Publishers, Pa.
We will send the Wig and Stock Journal
one year for 50, to all who pay their sub
scriptions in advance.
WELLS ILLUSTRATED ANNUAL OF
PHRENoIOGY AND PHYsIoGNoMY, FOR 1871
Besides Portraits, Characters and Biog-
raphes of numerous distinguished Men
and Women. it contains thirteen national
types of Female Beauty Organs of the
Brain illustrated and defined "What Can
Do Best - How to Enter West Point
as Student; Personal beauty, how At
tanned, What is the use of Phrenology
just the thing for learners. A rich and
racy % cent book, sent first post Address
Office. Phrenotogieal Journal, $3.50 Broadway,
New York.
WHAT TO WEAR AND How TO MAKE IT.
NINE. DEMoREsTs Manual of Instruc-
tions on Dress and Dress Making for the
Fall and Winter Fashions of 1S70-71.