Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-21
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| we nave peloTe US u NOiumc containing III
account of the Trials and Prosecutions of
Miss Edith O'Gorman," otherwise Sister Te-
resa De Chantel of St. Joseph's Converts
Hudson City, n. j. This book relates the
experience of the author in convent, which
is bad enough if the tale be true. We need
not undertake to reveal what it says, nor shall
we vouch for its truth. OF these let the
reader learn and judge. The writer chal-
lenges contradiction and hopes to arouse luke
warm Protestants to the danger of Jesuitism.
Her work is endorsed by the Baptist minister
at Jersey City, and the character of the writer
is mentioned in high terms. 1t is published
by the Hartford Publishing Company and is
| for sale by subscription. Price Sl.50. +.
II. Kmball of Augusta is General Agent.
The July number of Old and New" will in
troduce new feature in periodicals. 1t will
be specially Commencement number for Col
leges and Academies, containing articles from
Presidents and Professors in at least dozen
such institutions. President White of Cor
nell University heads the list of college dig
| nitaries. 1t contains careful studies of the
five great universities of the country, by Off
GERS of their government, and articles illus
trative of the methods pursued in twenty 9TH
ers. Students Of colleges and academies
will find this number necessity. Roberts
Brothers, Publishers.
"The Old Curiosity Shop is the name of
new and lively looking magazine before u.s.
filled with tales, poetry, and correspondence of
varied character and excellence. If it sue
ceeds in the race for public favor among the
numerous periodicals published, it will do
well. Price per number only ten cents
Pierce has it for sale
The Galaxy for July has come to hand
clothed in all the beauty of new and well
selected suit of type. 1t enters with this
number upon the twelfth volume, and never
looked SO prosperous and neat as now. In all
the articles presented there is not one that is
commonplace; all are above the medium
standard. Justin Mccarthy continues Lady
Judith" and gives an article upon "Republi
cans in England" In the ''Nether Side of
New York" Edward Crapsey describes Faro
Gambling. Overland" closes with this
number. An entertaining article is "The
Dutch at Home" and there are many others
that might be mentioned with appreciation.
i The July number of Godeys Ladeys Book
brings the usual welcome contents of engrav-
ings, fashion plates, illustrations, patterns for
embroidering anda II sorts of ladies work, to-
gether with interesting stories, poetry and
miscellany. A pleasant compaion for the
warm weather is this number.
Harper's Monthly for July opens with an
article upon Mount Gents Tunnel, deliberately
describing and illustrating with cuts that won
derful work. An interesting account is given
of the United States Naval Academy at Annap-
oils, and "Along the Florida Reef" is contin-
ued. Lovers of ancient history will be
pleased with the article upon "The Recovery
of Jerusalem" and for light reading there is
the continuation of "Anteros" and "The
American Baron" with other new articles of
a light vein. The poem by r. II. Stoddard
"When this Old Flag was New" with its pro-
fuse and apt illustrations is prominent fea-
ture of the number. Pierce has it for sale.
Lippincotts Magazine has for frontispece
an engraving of Independence Hall, and
opens upon the same. The serials are con-
tinued and several new stories make their APP
pearance. Articles upon Robert Chambers,
The settlement of Maryland, and Public Ii
braries, will take the attention of thoughtful
readers. The monthly Gossip columns con-
tains several interesting matters.
The Atlantic Monthly has contributions
from several favorte authsrs. Richard II.
Dana, Jr., gives an account of GLOW we met
John Brown" in the Adirondacks in lS49
Longfellow contributes Armenian Song,
entitled 'The Boy and the Brook" John
Hay continues "Castilian Days" w. d.
Howells has story called "Their Wedding
Journey. John G. SAKE furnishes a poetical
gen. T. M. Brewer supplies an article with
the heading "Can Bird Reason?" in which
he shows very clearly that it is not true that
birds have not changed the style of building
their nests, but have modified them to meet
the changes in civilization. These are some
of the things in the Atlantic and there are
others equally as deserving of perusal.
Our Young Folks for July is number that
will please its readers. The engraving at the
opening, ''Dumpy Duckey," will be sure to
take considerable attention, and so will the
haying-time picture. The stories are nice,
and there is good share of fun in the closing
pages, as well as matters of interest
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