The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-16

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But suppose the Alabama claims are not settled
at all ? 1e have idcn but one prudent course 10
pursue--to wait untn Great Brrain herself gets en-
tangled in some foreign war or Is threatened by one
Of those domestic reocons which have been 50
frequent in the past ana which ner persistent nJus
ice 70 subject races will doubtless make equally
frequent In the future. We must wait TN the Waha.
bee instruction In india, which was suppre ssed
last year. danes out in terrible revolt, or uatil
Fenian dag floats ovor Dublin Castle. Mr.. Beanan
supp0ses the question in such arising In the
American Cabinet whether the Executive should
recognize the rebels ana should prevent tho sailing
OF piraucal cruisers bearing the rebel nag; ana he
gives specimen argument that might then be
drawn up defending an affirmative reply IN each
instance
The tone OF Mr. Beaman's book, however, ls sim
guIarly cool and any sucn argument as that in the
preceding paragraph he propounds with q cooIcss
that Is not without spice or malicious hulnor. He
seems to revel III the agones OF the creature ne has
inpaled, AMI to watch its iaeaectual squirmg with
a watch,ul face. hut unmoved heart. In conclusion
we can but hope mat tnis book will be widely read
ana studied Every American ought to master the
main points o. controversy, ana he can nowhere
else ilnd SO complete and exhaustive review OF
them.
SIGHTS AFooT. ~ Wikie Collins author OF "Tho
w az * Il. Bs
Peterson Brothers, Philadelphia, publishers.
'Sights Afoot'' IL not, as The we-known name al
Wilkie Collins would lead one 30 infer, work OF
fiction, or in any sease q novel. IL is description
OF Cornwall, is scenery, its population, ana its
condition generally IN the year lSy0-the period
when Mr. Collins took the Iourncy Of which he here
gives an account IL appears shat he and m artist
friend were ANXIOUS to take a walking tour, and
being desrous or trea ing ground comparatively
Cornwall that portion oil England least
Known. and consequently best suited TO their
purpose. The scenes gwen In this volume are thus
literally Sights aIoot." They VIII be found plea
sant reading ana equal certainly IN point OF inter-
est TO the authors romances and perhaps scarcely
written In such perfect STYLE as his later works.
The book tells OF the magnificent scenery Of Corn
wall, its Druid relics, It's mines, its primitive yet
hosplsable Inhabitants and its many legends These
last among the most interesting, as they are
without donbt the most romantic portions OF the
book. ''sghts Aioot' rs the ninth volume OF the
cheap edition Of WIkle Collins works now being
published By the Messrs. Peterson.
DIARY or TIE BEsIEGED RESIDENT IN PARIS.
BY H. Laboucherc, NJ. u. Harper n Brothers,
Franklin square, New York, Publishers.
The Franco-Prussian war viii no doubt bring
forth sufficient volumes to constitute liDfary OF
themselves. The diary Of Mr.. Labouchtre. W lcil
has now made It's appearance. Is OF the first OF
these, and, in Its own style, nothing could be better.
The letters which tell so well and so thorou 5hy The
story of the .'Besleged Resident In Parisr were
written for an English Journal, and colnI,d to bal.
looms or to parties who expected TO run the block
ade, for transmission. Thus many OF these original
letters were lost, ana their copies are now
published for the first time. The author does
not profess to any great military knowl .dge he mas
Ilaa nf ylvp IN
Paris and OF the lives OF those who, either through
necessity or inclination, renamed there duriug the
siege. Tha book Is written In 0 pleasant readable
fashion; IL gives evidence OF good sense and clear
judgment end contains many humorous passages.
which serve to tighten it up. 1.-The Frcnch," saws
Mr. Labonchere, 'were like a fock OF sheep without
shepherd or sheep dog;n and In fact, this want OF
competent leader appears to have been their great
| difficulty from dr5t TO last.
| ONE YEAR; OR, A STORY or THREE HOMES. nv
Frances Mary peard. ueery II. 4 /. w. carter,
! Boston, Publishers.
| The above IS Il simple story wanting in depth OF
| plot and strength of color.
Mnenzi,cs.
ola d,a Nelc---A nom hly magazine, published by
Messrs. Roberts, Brothers. The April number OF this
magazine Is up 10 its usual standard OF excellence.
1t opens with the first number OF Mr.. Frederick W.
Lorlng's story, called Two College Frlerds.u which
Is written in plea ing and graceful style ani pro-
misses to be interesting '0Gr Pilgrimage" BY MISS
Hale, contains an amusing a1d instructive account
of travels IN the East. 'ffhe koDIan Church in
AMERICA by Dr. II. W. Bellows, is In that geate-
mans usual vein. The abolition of slavery and the
Pope have, times out Of mind, formed the Doctors
stock IN trade. upon which he has pretty freely
drawn in his many sermons aud writings, Poetry
Is ably represented by ar. II. H. Spencsr's "sonne,"
n ra,-
called "Zerub TROOPS Experiment." Is written In
quaint fashion, which Is not unpleasing to read
Altogether. OIL and Nec ~ an interesting Conribu
ton to American magazine literature.
Good Words--Edited by Norman Macleod. Re.
published by j. T. Lppincott Co., Philadelphia.
This monthly processes 10 be q 'amly magazine,
especially dies ined for the moral instruction OF the
Young Some OF its stories nc, however strictly
Ia Keeping with this profession The story OF .sThe
Sylvestres Is continued, and will not be found
interesting 10 those began II at the beg cunning.
The other contributions OF poetry and prose are
acceptable, though not of high standard OF excel
lence,
The American Lar Rerier, published by Mcssrs.
Little. Brown Is CO., Boston. Tie April number of
TINS ably conducted monthly magazine begins with
an article Oh the Northeastern fisheries discussing
In an able concise and exhaustive manner Tho
American fishery claims which are now under the
consideration OF the JOINT High Commission. The
article gives a very fair view Of the whole contro-
yersy and might be perIsed with profit oy the Eng
lish Commissioners now In Washington. The otner
contributions OF less general interest, though
none tue less valuable 20 lawyers and students OF
Law.
The Penn aoa,hty published by Porter \ Coates
Philadelphia. The April number Of this monthly
magazine Is tolerably attractive "a regards the mat
ter ana syle of lis articles. american Biography,
by ]. @. Rosengartca: 'leisoergcrs Mission to The
Indians" w Hamilton A. Hill, aud the other con-
friblions, merit peruslL Nc. h. W. Wasoa's poetry
Is prosy.
The Young riot, published IN chicago The Arri;
number OF this monthly magazine opens with tho