Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-11-30
The Aldinen for January, 1872,

Much curiosity has been aroused to see
this new champion of American Ar"
and the publishers, to gain a fruitful har-
vest by timely eradication of. this very
natural feeling, have brought out the in
itlal issue month before the usual time.
The verdict, which they have been, SO
long anxiously working for, must be ia
vorable The fulfiilment is certainly up
TO the promise which is saying great
deal. hss
Perhaps the first feature to attract the
attention of old acquaintance is the
change from green to buff in the color of
the cover-hardly an improvement ex-
cept SO far as to prepare for the greater
changes inside
On investigation we find that the al
most extravagant excellence of last. year
paper has been improved upon, the paper
of this number being nearly one half
heavier. The surface also seems better
adapted to the rendering of those fine
tints and delicate grays which the print
ers of THE ALDINE know how to render
so exquisitiy.
We also find, that the advertisements
have been restricted to the wrapper, and
an additional sheet inserted, giving seven
more pages to the paper-space well i'm
proved under the judicous care of the new
poe.-editor. 7ssa
As first number the one now before
us speaks well for the management OF
Mr.. Stodard, who will merit all that has
been conceded since the announcement
of his assumption of the editor-ship.
Of the new American Art feature it is
not too much to say, that the beginning is
all that could be wished by the most en-
thusiastic ndtioe The illustration on the
first page, Maud Muller is one of tic
happiest instances that has ever come to
our notice of the power of the pencil to
reinforce the pen. The perfect harmony
Of ideas between the quoted lines of
Whitticr's best production and the deli
cate graceful figure of Miss Davis define
alton will be grateful indeed to all lovers
of that poetry which is not confined to
words. For the artist who, we under
stand, is young lady of about twenty,
we predict an enviable success in the
path she has chosen-a path invoked by
questions of women's rights The full
page picture, from design by barley,
THE Morning" is in itself a prize
Henry Linton, the engraver. has pro-
duced, in relief, all the delicacy of fine
steel engraving. and the picture is won
derfully suggestive of the American
Bank Note Company, for whose vignettes
the very best work of this artist has been
produced.
"A Tropic Forest" by Granville Per
kins, engraved by " Fights, is grand
grouping of the characteristics of South
American forest scenery, and the rich
verdure Of tropical vegetation is given by
both artist and cngraver in style thai
few would believe could be produced out
side of Paris Mr.. Perkins has all Tho
strength OF Dore in this particular field
and has the merit of being much more
natural; the page is certainly vindica
ton of our home talent, and must be &C
cepted as high art in any country.
Two views of Nenice-the frontiSpiece
"A Venetian Festival" in all the ricl
glow of freight happily suggested by TIL
very warm tint selected, and the darl
melancholy Bridge OF Signs, with not
living thing in sight-are remarkable 70
the strong contrast, marking two YER
distinct aspects of Venetian history.
The other pictures are very good, an
we do not hesitate to pronounce thi
new departure" decided success fror
the start-an artistic gain for the periods
cal and triumph Of American taste an
enterprise. The publishers should hav
the support of every public citizen, an
we trusa our city will be well represente
on the subscription books of The Adm
Terms $500 per year. For circular an
particulars address James Sutton & &c
% Liberty St, New York.
THE LADY's FRIEND FOR DECEMBEl
new serial, by the author of " Ea
Lynne" A Christmas number of su
passing attractiveness. Two exquisi
steel engravings, a Brilliant colored Fas
ion plate, and numerous fine wood cuts
Illustrating stories, fashions, and fan,
work, make rich array of embellis
ments. "The Last Days of Pompeii
beautiful picture of peculiar interes
and the frontispiece, Peace be unto tt
House!" is most appropriate Christm
subject, finely conceived and artistical
executed The announcement that NJ
Wood will begin a new story, With
the Maze; or, Lady Andinnian's Trial, y
the January number, will be welcome
her numerous admirers. 1t will run
Il whole of next year. Choosing "
on Scientific Principles" has lovely +
= ture of the heroine; The Phantom Ha
is a thrilling story, strikingly illustrate
q and "Jessie's Tidings," and 81 Berth
ie Twelfth Night Cake are both accom-
a. MED with spirited designs. The music
~ the " CONNIE II Faut" Polka, Every
ie partment of this magazine is manal
e with so much care and taste that it
II brimful of choice entertainment. Pr
nc $500 year. -Four copies, Sc. Eli
VI copies (and one gratis) $12. 8 The Lac
/ Friend and the Saturday Even
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= terson, Philadelphia. Single copies
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