The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-31

DR.. Williams continues his excellent advice about
eyes and How TO Take Care OF Them" and Mr..
John Hay renews his very palatable entertainment
OF "Castiian Days" Mr.. william l.. stone contri-
butes "A Chapter on Modern Astrology," and "The
story OF Famous Book, a narrative OF Benjamin.
FranKiins autobiography, VIII command hosts OF
readers. The tale entitled the "Red Hand, by VIII
liam NJ. Baker supplies dramatic sensation and an
escort OF lighter articles, crowned with copious jot
tlngs on Reccnt Literature" brings up the array Of
the month for the brilliant Atlantic.
LfpDtncon's Magazine, for February. maintains the
enviabe reputation already acqu red by the publish
ers to give the American public q sterling monthly
from Philadelphia. The current issue contains
great variety OF articles OF an entertaining charac-
ter. ION the Ice Bet' is graphic description or
the beautiful ana striking phenomena attending the
formation OF ice along the shores OF the great lakes
''rhe Marquis Is q quaint and humorous story.
that win please by It's novelty. "The War Records
at the Patent O1ice' constitutes very interesting
account OF the numerous Inventions made In arms
ana hospital apparatus during the late civil war IN
this country Rome on the Twentieth of Septem-
berr is narrative OF the scenes which marked the
capture OF Rome by the Italian forces, ana Is fur
nished by an actual observer. Lord Palmerst0n is
the subject OF very pleasing and Instructive sketch
from the pen OF Mr.. Robert M. Walsh, In which
the distinguishing traits OF the great premier's
character are clearly and forcibly portrayed.
.Chessr by tenth rate player, will be found
agreeable and suggestive. The poetry and stories
of the present NUMBER are in keeping with the
usual elevated standard The "Monthly Gossip" Is
unusually interesting Not to speak OF other things
We would mention brilliant and entertaining
sketch OF the incidents connected with the dinner
given to Mr.. Dickens in London, prior to his last
visit to America and Of the occurrences OF his out
ward voyage. LfppfncOtt's Magazine Is certainly
gaining both the high tone of It's articles and In
the variety OF Its contents. The full page illustra
ton which accompanies the story entitled 1.-THE
Marquis Is very beautiful.
The Eclectic Magazine. containing che cream OF
the leading foreign periodicals, is peculiarly at.
tractiye IN the February number because OF
its excellent selection Of matter touching
the great contest OF the hour in Europe.
For instance 1.-The Future OF France from the
FOrtnfghtv Rerfe,o; "why il Prussia ytctoriouss"
from B'acnuood and "The New Constitute on OF
Germany" from the Spectator, will at once secure
attention. Able papers on ''Bolivia and Brazil in
the Amazon Valley" and on modern Russia are
great accesslons, and the delightful sketch OF visit
to Charles Dickens, from the pen Of the Scandina-
Wan bard and romance writer Andersen, is another
gem In the rich and diversified setting OF the month
"A Romance Of Science" from Chambers Journal.
Is also worthy Of particular mention. A sketch OF
the life OF General Trochu. the cOmmandant Of
beleaguered Paris refers to the fine steel plate Ike
ness OF that distinguished leader which forms the
establishment Of the number. and racy literary art
and varieties notes by the editor complete most
desirable budget
The National quarterly Reufeao for the last
quarter OF 1870 is packed full OF solid and superior
material IL opens with very interesting review
OF the earlier "Fenale Artists" which Is followed
by a valuable paper ION the Lost Sciences"-the
best, we think, Of the DEFENDERS contents. Pro-
founder research is represented in the articles on
'sfhe Structure Of the Earth" and "The Develop
ment OF the Cell Theory "The Causes OF the
Franco-Prussan War; form the topic of a contrbu.
ton specially interesting at this tme and political
thinkers will find food for deep and serious renee.
ton in The two articles on "Our Navy and What 1t
Should Bet and "Party Strife and It's Conse.
quences." The notices and criticisms concise
and judicious, and reveal world OF conscientious
literary labor.
The Ne,c Era, devoted to the diffusion OF know.
ledge Judaism and jewish literature, neat
tractve little monthly, edited by the Rev. Raphael
D. q. Levin, and published at CT aud 50 William
street. The fourth number. now on table. con-
tans some readable short articles on judaism and
Education 'Pictures and Their Painters Life
Among the Hindoos," and othar useful and enter.
tanning material in the direction OF ITS prescribed
pa h, followed Dy a compilation OF memoranda on
recent events Of particular interest to the sraete
community. very crediiabie addition TO our
periodical list.
TOung Israel. an illustrated monthly magazine
for young people, edited and published by Messrs.
Louis Schnapel and ~ Brecher. from the presses Of
the Hebrew Orphan Asylum Printing Establishment,
is bright lively Handsomely arranged publication.
Astounding lii pleasant paUulum for the youthful
minds and even for readers OF elder growth. The
articles On the second Mortarar case and "The
First Jews on American Soil" particularly recon-
mend themselves, not merely by the pertinent inter-
est OF their subject matter, bu! by their graphic
style. III first named Is, however a translation
from the OD,tstO,ae OF Florence.
The Art Journal (NO. CIX., New Series), for
January is q beautiful number, enriched with con-
tinuation OF the attractive series ON the British
artists with very nne illustrative engravngs: the
stately Homes OF England" 'Pictures from Eng
lish Literature Lghtfoot's full page engraving OF
O'Nei 3 famous Ork 1.-THE Visit to the ArmOrer,n
and superb COPY Of John Bells grand scrlptured
group, 'America." The literary artistic and scien-
tinc notes are good and fresh, as usual, and the
number altogether Is a delightful promise for the
enterprise throughout the coming year.