White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1872-01-04

1.-THE ALDiNE" fOR JAxuARf, 1e72.-Much
curiosity has been aroused to - this new Cham
pion of American Aft,n and the 'publishcrs, to
gain fruitful harvest BY timely qualification
Of this very natural feeling have brought out the
Initial issue month before the usual time.
The verdict, which they have been n long anx-
iotsly working for, must be favorable. The
fulfillment is certainly up to the promise (which
is saying great deal.
Perhaps the frstfeaturs TO attract the attention
of old acquaintances b the change from green to
buff in the color Of the cover-hardly an improve
ment except so far - to prepare for the greater
changes inside.
On investigation We find that the almost extrav-
agant excellence of last years 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 printers of The Al
DINE know how to render SO exquisitely.
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 improved under the judicious care Of
the new p0et-editor.
As first number the one now before us speaks
well for the management of Mr.. Stoddard, who
will well 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 enthusiastic nafire. The
illustration on the first page, "Maud Muller" is
one Of the happiest instances that has ever come
to our notice of the power of the pencil to rein
force the pen. The perfect harmony Of ideas be-
tween the quoted lines of whittiers best produc-
tion and the delicate, graceful figure of Miss Da-
Wis deineation will he graceful indeed to all low
ers of that poetry which is not confined to words
For the artist who, We understand, is a young
lady of about twenty, we predict an enviable
success in the path she has chosen-a path unvexed
by questions of wOmen's rights. The full page
picture, from design by barley, "The Nooning,"
is in itself prize: Henry Linton, the engraver,
has produced, in relief, all the delcacy of a fine
steel engraving, and the picture is wonderfully
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 Perkins, en-
graved by Weights, is grand grouping of the
ckar0cter1StlcS OF SOutn American forest scenery,
and the rich verure of tropical vegetation is Civ
EN- by both artist and engraver in a style that
few would believe could be produced outside of
Paris. Mr.. Perkins has all the strength Of Dore
in this particular field and has the merit of being
much more natural; the page is certainly
vindication Of our home talent, and must be ac-
cepted as high art in any country.
Two views of venice-the frOntispiece, "A
Venetian Festival" in all the rich glow of fire.
light happily suggested by the very warm tint
selected, and the dark, melancholy "Bridge of
sighs," with not living thing in sght-are re-
markable for the strong contrast, marking two
very distinct aspects of Venetian history.
The other pictures are very good, and we do not
hesitate to pronounce this "ncw departure" a
decided success from the start-an artistic gain
for the periodical and triumph of American taste
and enterprise. The publishers should have the
support Of every public spirited citizen, and we
hope our town will he well represented on the
subscription books of The ALDINE. Terms $500
per year. For circular and particulars address
James Sutton & Co., % Liberty St., New York.