The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-03-25
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The April Magazines.

Mr., Crapsevs paper, The Anthracite Problem,
presenting an interesting history OF the fennsyi'
vania coal roubles,-tracng the causes OF the
recent strike, and pointing out the means by
which such disastrous difficulties may be avert
ed. Or. Holland discusses, in the Topics OF the
Time" professional Morality, "Ihe Temper
ance Question and the Press and the "San Do
minro Question" The illustrated articles are
.Lite in the CAnnibal Islands" ia second and ex'
ceediuclv valuable paper from MI j. c. Bates )
q curious microscopic QUESTION on "The Fly: y
an account of the recent Discovery of Antique
Silver" in Europe, and an article on "Chldren
who Work." by Mrs. julia A. Holmes, who here
presents the results of her recent inyesti Cations
in relation 70 the employ ment in which young
children are Ell gagged, in the metropolis. Otker
attractive contributions are "A Breakfast with
Alexandra Dumas by Mr.. John Bigelow: quiz
ct, but natural and suggestive story by Ellice
Woodruff, entitled, "A gentleman's Preroga-
tive - thrilling sketch of the martyr Church of
Madagascar - the beautiful closing chapter of
Hans Anderson's Lucky Peer" and poems by
w. c. Wilkinson, (author of the Bondage of the
Pulpit articles and others The "Etchings' con-
sist OF a quaint poem by Marian Douglas, Dolly
Sullivan" and characteristic designs by Miss Led
yard. The Editorial Departments are now ranged
under the title of "Topics of the Times" "The
Old Cabinet" Home and Society" Couture
and Progress Abroad" and Couture and Pro-
Sress at Home and embrace a wider range of
Information and discussion than is attempted by
any other American magazine. 1.-THE Old Cabi.
net" this month contains satire on the manner
in which some of our women lecturers are adver.
tised and under The ueSd Of Culture and Prog.
ress at Home" We find, besides the usual literary
6eviews notices of Miss Kellogg, President Nc.
Cosh's lectures, and of matters relating to art
and science. The publishers promise great at.
fractions for their second volume, which begins
in May-among other things fine portrait OF
Macdonald, whose ''Wilfried Cumbermede" is
proving so popular; a new story by Mrs. Oil
phaut some marvellous chapters of discovery;
sketches and portraits of American artists, &C.,
&c Our readers should remember that this
lively and sterling monthly is one dollar cheap.
or than any Of the other leading magazines.
H1rper's Magnzie n for April opens with some
more chapters Of The American Bsron," which is
the only serial in this number. The author OF
<ArEeroes" again failed to furnish his manuscript
ir time Three more installmehts will finish this
story. By misunderstanding about the divis-
ion OF "Anne Furness,' the March number in.
cluded also the installment for April.
An illusra ted article entitled "The Pitcairn
Islanders" tells the story of the mutineers of the
"Bounty" and their descendants in Pitcairn and
Norfolk Islands. The London ANenapum Justly
remarks that, taken as q whole, there il proba.
bly no chain of occurrences in history more re-
plete with romance"
"Bowery, Saturday Night" is q novel article,
with characteristic illustrations, important rs
faithful portraiure of the present aspects and
Che pas. history of that portion of New York
u,li oh no frSt has hos
the German Quarter.
frederick the Great" is profusely illustrated
in this number--the next to the last instalment
of an exceedingly interesting history. "Along
the Florida Reef" gives pleasant aud instruct.
i've description of Key West, containing thrill.
ing account OF the hurricane of 1865.
Benson J. Losing contributes two papers for
this number-"Anna Naluyer Coster" and sour
French Allies" While the latter shows what
wa theroai nature of the assistance rendered this
country by the French Government during the
Revolution, and the memor ble part played by
Beaumirchais in our behalf, the former is fas.
cinatng narrative of one of B.aumarchais' favor
ties, Mademoiselle Ca!l.yer, afterwards Madame
Coster This sketch which is accompanied by u
portrait, introduces us to Partisan society hum
dred years ago. Mademoisells Valayer was an
enthusiast in favor of the Americans, and pene.
trated the duplicity of Arthur Lee, q young
Virginian, whose untruthful letters to Congress
did much to injurc Beaumarchsis and the Amer
lean cause.
Mr.. Eugene Lswrences paper on 'Dominic
and the Inquisition" is very exhaustive history,
giving in nineteen pages the substance of many
volumes. This authors historical papers are as
fascinating in their style they instructive.
Mr.. William L. Walker contributes paper on
~The Gulf Stream and the Trade.winds," giving
theory of their origin which will command at
tention, and probably be accepted as the ultimate
solution of problem that has long vexed the
most ingenious philosophers.
This number contains four short stories. "John
Eastnan's Compensation" by Miss Emma b.
Cobb, strongly portray some characters which
will appear familiar to those acquainted with
New Eugland lie. Annie Ttomss contributes
-:My Hero" one of her best love.stories The
Mammys Foet" is u beautiful sketch, y bravura
of the fancy, happily rendered from the French
of "Theophe Gau.ier," by Mrs. II, 8. Conant
''Eh what is it ~ is humorous story a. good
as play, contributed by J. H. Connolly. "Cruis.
ing" is An exquisite poem, contributed by Carl
Spencer.
The Easy Chair discusses railroad accidents
editorial responsibility. the Uhlans of the Press
and Jenkins recent ridiculous failure az his
torisn
The Historical Record contains comprehon
Give summary of events from January "a t.
February %.
The Scientific Record and the Drawer contri
butte thV,r usual fund Of information and an
ecdotes.
lHE HERMrr.CRAB OF THE MARQUEsAs-
Low 'recs or shrubs, called bay.cedar. completel,
cover these Islands. Crawling upon the branche
were great numbers Of hormit.crabs each will
his stolen coat upon ms back, This is truly
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