Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28
LITERATURE AND youRNAL Lrsx,

LITERATURE AND yOURNA LISX.
-Harper's Aagazme, for May, is for sale ny
Boughman, Themas q Co, and copy of 1t Is
on our table. The leading article ia profusely
Illustrated essay upon the origin and pecularties
OF the aborlgines of the North American cont
nent. Then comes sketch of the famous paint
or aud engraver Albert Durer, and then clearly.
written paper upon the physical constitution of
the sun, with explanatory diagrams. "Iu a
Country Store'' Is readable description Of scenes
and experiences familiar to every country-hred
American. Frederick the Great l, continued,
bringing the history of that great chieftaiu down
to the invasisn Of sllesia. "The Church at
Jerusalem," .' Industrial Schools for Women,'
"Cuba asd the Ostend Manifesto" "a Word
for Grandfathers," secular and Sectarian
Schools" and " Old English lawyers" are al
suggestive and instructive, as are likewise the
Editors Literary, Scientific, and Historical Re-
cords. The Editor's Drawer and Easy Chair are
as usual full of good things.
In Old md New, Robert Dale Owens arti-
Gle, Looking Back Across tho War Gulf" is =
sort of commentary on the events which led to
the rebellion, and the events Of the rebellion,
concluding with fine tribute to President Lin
coin. Further articles from Mr.. Ovens pen are
promised. Mr.. j. B. Torricclll, who is o convert
from Catholicism to Professionalism, writes In a
spirited and forcible manner Of the adverse
claims of the two G. G. Everett and Orville Dew
ey also have theological articles, tho former on
"Christ the Life" and the latter on "Authority
in Matters Of Religion" "a practical Teacher"
publishes vigorous plea for preserving distinct
Christian basis for the American republic. "The
Mormon Problem has got into this magazine
and Charles H. Brigham, Ono relation of Brigham
Youug,) writes cncouragingly as to tho future.
Mr.. Ha]e's story, "Tcn times one is Tep," pro-
gresses, in It's own peculiar style. For poetry
there ore two translations, one from Euripides,
and one from Hagenbach; mo More Sea-" by
j. W. Chadwick; "Riding Down." by Nora
Perry, and "Grass and Roses" by James Free
man Clarke The Examiner and Record of Pro-
gress afford o variety of discriminating and read
able articles.
The Riperside Magazine has capital from
tlsplece illustration, SCHOOLS out" which needs
no explanation. Frank n. Stockton gives the
first instalment of the " House that John Built"
the series being an unorthodox revision of the
old legend. Olive Logan tells about "a Day at
Montrocher." Other articles arc on subjects,
and Of a character, to interest the youthful read
Of the Ripsrside. Illustrations are freely dis
tributed throughout the number.
-Putnam's Mdgazine for May opens with
contribution from Professor i. Clark seelye on
one phase Of the Celtic question, in which the
author follows out the line of discussion lately
started by Matthew Arnold, Professor Huxley
and Others on both sides of the Atlantic. Prof.
Seelye comes to the conclusion that the Anglo
Saxon combines the bert trails of tho Colt and the
Teuton, conclusion which ought to be consol-
ing, whether 1t is true or not. Eugene Benson
begins series of articles on the private art gal
leries of New York, the article this month de-
scribing the collections of Messrs. Belmont and
Blodget. "Polyglots," by p. G. Hamerton, Is q
curious and striking paper. A long article on
"Our Political Degeneracy," is said to be written
by Parke Goodwin, and we think II likely. since II
contains linsdious and most unfair assaults
on Protection, aver:ing that 1t Is corrupt" to
place duties on imported goods. because 1t enables
home manufacturers to succeed in business. The
article is In some parts sound, In others, weak,
but 10 the respect mentioned positively silly. Its
"hoAS Sh"ioSsSi - ouBbNetiNo. tuuh pTo-
found or remedial. J. A. Peters reviews at some
length "The Great Gold Furry" The short
stories are Of fair quality, and Mrs. Amess novel
is continued. The "editerlal notes" are unusu-
ally good. Bayard Taylor and John H. Bryant
furnish the poetry.
The Manufacturer and Builder, for April
contains many interesting and valuable articles,
such as --LATEST Improvements 10 Ice Machines"
Laying Brick and Stone 10 Freezing Weather."
microscopic Photography, "The Application
OF Cems nts for Submarine Constructions, ,""Diai-
ing, Mercury Gilding," 'Iron Clad Houses"
"Iiow TO Paint Brick Building" "weaviug,"
'sriping Calico" etc, ETC., many of them illus
trated. Western & Co., publishers, New York,
S1.50 per annum.
-Epe,y Saturday for April 25, contains pic
torlal supplement of remarkable altractvcness.
Itrepresents Edwin Booth as Hamlet and will be
recognized by all who have ever seen the great
tragedlan In his favorite character. as a striking
and admirable likeness. 1t was drawn by Mr..
Henncssey and engraved by Mr.. Linton. The
next number of Erery Satu,day will contain a
supplement companion piclure representing Mr..
Fechter as Hamlet. This number has contin-
uatioD OF Dickens New Story, which has already
excited great popular interest.
Tho April number of LippincoU gives the
conclusion of Trollope's "Vicar OF Bullhamp-
ton," and the opening chapters Of "Slr Harry
Hotspur of Humblethwaile," new novel by the
same author. So that the admirers Of A. T. will
end in this magazine Just what they admire-as
the late "a Ward " was wont to remark. The
other contributors to this number and Justin