The New York herald., 1871-02-20

this serial has issued py the Catholic Publica-
ton House In this city. IL closes the twelfth VOL
uine OF the work and gives promise OF the opening
OF the thirteenth on the LIST or April. The enterprise
appears hopeful consolatory OF the past and evil
IDENTITY encouraging OF the future.
Ho7De,'s Nelc Monthly for March is one OF the
brightest and pleasantest OF the series
liant numbers which, for some months past, has
seemed TO redoube the interest and vvacty OF this
popular periodical. The beautifully illustrated
papers on "lreland and Her Scenery" the "Florida
Reef" 'Castle Garden" and "Frederick the Greatn
vie with the rich selection Of essays noveettes and
sketches in grace and interest. The editorial de-
partments are as usual, inimltaby original, piquant
and racy.
The GALAXY retains Its hold upon large army OF
readers. although there is getting be a certain
faded look about II, and premature weakness in
Its literary knees that are not redeemed even by the
taking announcement that mark Twain, the great
humorist,' writes Tor 1t every month. 1t has much
OF the variety, but not enough Of the snap and fire
that are expected from a leading American maga-
zine.
Scrfoner's Magazine for March fully bears out the
dashing promise of its commencement. Profuse in
Illustration and abundant in varied and attractive
contents, 1t reflects the greatest credit upon The.
house that publishes and the able literary champion
DR.. Holland, who edits II.
The Phrenotogfcul Journal for March bears every
outward indication OF prosperity, and offers table
OF contents stocked with good things In It's pecu-
liar walk OF literature and the P,ereologtcaz
is one OF the most valuable publications of the day.
Ola ana Ne,r winch, as its name implies, does not
conne itself to topics OF the hour alone but takes
Retrospective as well as progressive range, is
rapidly improving for the year 1871. AS a national
periodical, IL claims contributions from some Of the
best writers In all parts OF the country and emu.
merates in Its prospectus for the twelvemonth
formidable array OF experienced critics. Mr.. War
ners sorrento Papers' among the fresh attrac-
hons OF February and series Of historical articles
entitled ACROSS the War Gulf,n by Mr.. Robert
owen, is announced. Messrs. Roberts Brothers. Of
Boston, the publishers, are assured OF o complete
success in their spirited venture.
LfDpsncon's Magazine Is the literary messenger
which Philadelphia sends us every month, and it is
always welcome, for taste and ability are happllv
combined in It's management. The March number
is one OF the most substantially good that its record
can boast. The first OF delightful set OF papers on
"Student Rambes in Prussia" an article on "The
Origin and Lesson OF the Franco Prusslan Waru by
Mr. Amasa Walker, and "An Account OF Mission
to ST. Domingo" are but specimens of long and
opulent list Of new and important articles for the
month, with the pledge of still more novelty to
come.
Good Words for the Young is another contribution,
OF value from the Lppincot press. 1t Is presented
In the English style, with a world OF woodcuts ana
charming tales and sketches Tor the little folks
The ILfm Century, published by Livingston 4
Erckmann OF Charleston, S. c., has become the
great monthly OF the South. Its circulation now
extends through $50 OF the Southern cities and the
list OF contributors embraces host OF brilliant
literary names, among them that or Henry Cleve.
land, SO long and favoraby known In this meridian
Ihe De La Sale Monthly. Catholic magazine
published by the Dc La Sale Association of New
York, is neat, well arranged and outspoken little
periodical. II Is bold all matters OF faith and
commands the respect OF the general reader by its
discriminating criticisms public measures as they
in the United States, ana on the social evils or
our time.
The TounJ Pttot, an original monthly maunztne
for children IN their teens, the title OF new ven
ure among the juvenile population, published at-
chicago,