The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-20
NEW PUBLICATIONS,

HARPER's LIST OF New Books
The Harpers have added to their book list
some valuable and interesting books lately,
of which we briefly notice few:
Household Dickens. is the latest
edition of the works of the much-read and
much-loved author, and it proves that the
large demand for his works here is not the
result of mania or fever, but of their UNI
surpassed merit. This edition is remarka-
bic for its typographical clearness and gen.
eral excellence, the fidelity of the ilustra-
tons, and the beauty and taste shown in
the getting up. SOLVER Twist" and "Mar-
tin Chuzzlewit' are now out.
Tyerman's Wesley, Vohtmes /. and II.
This is not only biography, but history,
and is quite free from that element of adu-
lation and pious praise, too common in re-
ligious biographies. ..-
Music and Morals: Rev. H. R. Haweis.
The title suggests the plan of the work,
which is written in an admirable, though
somewhat unique style. The author may
be an enthusiast, but he certainly could
not have chosen worthier subject.
N'mson's Phonography.-Mr. Munson
is the stenographer of the Surrogates Court
of New York, and is one of the most prac-
ticed in his profession. The work is COM
plete, and probably the best one on the
subject, as it combines explanation with M
st7tction. Price So. -
Poor Mss Fmch.-The literary critics
have already made our readers acquainted
with the merits of Wilkie Collins last nov
ell, if they have not decided for themselves.
The plot is not so intricate, we think, as in
most of his preceding works, but the char
acters have more individuality. Collins
has the rare merit Of being interesting and
popular without being sentimental and sem
sational, in the common use of the terms.
TtcenRy Years Ago, is pretty story for
girls and elders, by Mrs. Craik, the author
of "John Halifax"
Land Of Desolation. is capitally
told narrative, by Isaac j. Hayes, the arc
tic explorer, and is descriptive of Greenland.
The descriptions of the scenery, soil and
climate" arc not at all inviting, but the
novelty of the theme, and the spice of adj
venture make the book an interesting one
to every reader. Coming out at this time,
it leads us to expect a work on the I" North
Pole" about the first of August.
SCRIBNER's FOR MAY.-This splen-
did monthly, which has made its way to
commanding position and influence in
American journalism more rapidly than
any of its predecessors in the field, comes
to us for the month of May more rich and
varied in interest and attraction than ever.
Travelling by Telegraph: Northward to
Niagara" is the title of the leading article.
1t begins a description of the route from
Washington to Niagara over the still un.
finished Baltimore and Potomac railroad
and the well-known Northern Central. A
most interesting region is traversed by the
author and the artists of Sc,ibner's Gnclud-
ing the line ofthe Pennsylvania Central from
Philadelphia to Harrisburg, and part of
the results Of the trip are before us in one
of the most brilliantly illustrated and enter
tanning magazine articles of the day. Some
of the cuts are wonderful both in drawing
and engraving and their effect is height
ened by good paper and good printing.
Following this is bright little illustrated
story by Mrs. Walker, Fanny Winthrop's
Treat" Mr.. John ii. Treadwell describes
"Vasa Fictilia in History" with the aid of
exquisite wood-cuts, including portrait of
the vase given to General Dix by Napoleon
ILL.,; and Professor Wells has pictorial
paper on the queer little Democratic Swiss
Canton of Appenzell, Warmers "Back-
Log Studies" are as juicy and delicious as
ever, with little more serious thought this
time. His picture of the singing reformers
is delightful bit of Warnerism. We have
not the space to mention half the good
things to be found in the May number, but
DR.. Holland, the Editor, discusses "The
Conservative Resources of American Lile,"
"Esthetics at Premium" and "Rum and
Railroads." in his usual happy vein, and
with such pen-glowing 'manuerism,o
(the word that best expresses the charac-
teristic beauty of this facile writerD that
the cultivated reader can hardly fail to
relish the literary viands placed before him.
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THOSE who engineer the Cincinnati
movement claim to be faithful Republicans.
Yet their only possible hope of success lies
in carrying the whole Democratic party.