Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-04-05
The Aldine for April.

The feature OF this issue is an exquisite de-
sign by Victor NehIg, entitled "Morning Dew"
The deicacy of the artists imagination is hI-
tingly offset by the sympathetic treatment Of
the engraver and printer. BY any known pro-
cess it would be extremely difficult to rival the
effect, and we have no doubt that there are many
who would not Srudge the years. subscription
for this single plate. This is the yronti,pis1e
promised evry quarter. Then we find two other
full-psge plates-an interior, by Emsile, en-
graYed in a mastery manner by Henry Linton.
and Tiew on the Hudson at Hyde Park" by
George Smillie. OF the smaller cuts " The
Little Mother" by John s. Davis. is conspicu-
ous rs one Of the very best specimens of figure
can pencil. Mr.. Davis is conscientious in every
detail and lovers Of true ART will look to bis fn-
ture with the greatest expectation. Pictorially,
this number justifi ,s the highest commendations,
and indicates fxity Of purpose, on the part of
the publishers, that augurs well for American
Art. The literary department is very well sus-
tained, and we think for excellence and variety,
this is the bes. number yet issued. Among its
stories, which are always good, We may men
ton Mr.. Maximilian Morning Dew's Advice"
a curious psychological study, by Julian HAw-
ia IN; Z" The Story Of Coelio," a romantic incl
dent in The. life OF a famous Spanish painter, by
R. r. Davey: a-d " The puddle Party" BY
LoUy Dlnk.. Mort.. acSildlike fantasy, which
Hans Andersen himself might SaTe written.
The mrre solid articles are y.,u'ble pa
per on "Aucient Pottery" by s. F. Corifdn,
formerly of the British Museum; "On the East
ern Shnre Of Virginia pleasant sketch Of
American life and scenery, BY Mary E. Brad
ley, aud 'Cosas de Espana," an entertsining
accoun. of the difficulties OF Spanish travel.
The poems are, "Liverworts," by W. W. Bal
ley, graceful little lyric, which is q real addi-
ZION to floral poetry, and "Shameful Death"
q remarkable poem by the author Of "The Earth
ly Paradise" Nor must we forget Bryan,'s
Screen River" (liusirdted,) and the editorial on
"Poets' Rivers" which was evidently inspired
by il, and is brimful of genial scholarship. Mr..
stoddard will have to exert himself to make an
other number as good as this. The statement
OF the publishers that the edition is already
within fraction Of so 900 copies per mauth
will be hailed as av indication Of American taste
and appreciation. Such an unparalleled sue
cess utterly non sensa tional Is recognition aud
endorsement Of which the youthful publishers
(the senior member Of the firm has just turned
thirty may well be proud. We are glad that
our neighborhood is represented among lhs pat
runs Of The AIdine, and would urge the neces-
sty Of according the widest circulation to its ele
vation and refining influences. The subscription
price, including a pretty oil-chromo premium.
IS and the publishers address Is JAMES
SUTToS & Co., 70 Liberty Street, New York.
A clergyman at c. Gdncil Bluffs charges By
weight in marrying couples the weight being
four cents pound for the groom, and two for
the bride.