Middletown transcript., 1873-03-01
New Publications.

CcetoNaAs M0NrHLv.-The March
number Of this excellen. magazine is on
our table. and - usual, is literally filled
With literary productions Of high merit.
Il opsas With profssely illustrated srti-
ole on New Diamond Digsiugs." Of
Ssuth Africa. The story Of Arthur
Bsnsicastls" 10 continued with ever grow
ing interest. We have. also. q short
sketch Of Prof Morse and his 6r.t .eie-
grsph. with several illustrations. and On
excellent article on Napoleon II, tho son
Of the great Emperor, concerning whom
90 little Is known. All amateur his,o-
rians should read this. II has several H.
Illustrations. "Folk-Life 10 German BY
ways" gives US nm insigh. into the man
nsr Of life Of the peasantry in der Fader-
land. quite novel to Us.
HARrxR's MAoAzrxx for March has an
unlimited variety Of instructive and en-
tsrisining matter, profusely illustrated
with sixty-nins engrnvings.
At the outset We have an article on
Life on Board Of a Man-of War" BY
Com. VIM. Gibson, illustrated and very
entertaining.
"Along the Elbc," by J. r. Browne,
is beautifully illustrated article, giving
. description Of the Saxon Switzerland. Z"
Aunt Eve Interviewed" is q good story
giving the experience Of m old negro wo-
man for nearly century in ssme Of the
very best families" There are excel
lent articles. also, BY Charles Reade,
Wilkie Collins, Miss Thackeray aud a
whols host Of popular novelis,s, forming
q brilliant galaxy Of talent seldom found
in one publication. IInrpcr's Maga1in
needs no comment. Its own intrinsic
worth is its best recommendation.
TnE LApY's FRiESp. The March num-
Der Of this charming magazine opens with
two handsome engravings-onc :" 10 the
Spring Woods the other The Castle
Of Wurtsmburg." The fashion plates come
next. after which we have the usual
amount Of literary matter. including The
Master Of Greylands." by Mrs. Henry
Wood. author Of :" Eas, Lynne;" q bio
graphical sketch Of Charlotte Brontc, &c
bounding in matter interesting to the
ladies', this is emphaticaly the Lady's
Friend.
PErgGsoS's MAGAziSE is as handsome
rs ever. Its sngraviugs are beautiful, and
iss fashion plates aud patterns just whn,
the ladies' want. The music is Beauti
full Blue Danube Waltz" Mrs. Stephens
serial " The Lost Inheritance is contin-
ued. To those familiar with the writings
Of Mrs. Stephens no recommendation is
necessary. There are many other fine ar
ticles, all combining to make this a super
Tor number Of this Ladies' magazine.
FoLIo.-Thc March number of this
musical monthly is perfect gem. The
reading is 6rst.ratc. and the music better
This consists Of Waiting and Watching
for Me-" a beautiful song; a splendid
quartetts Of snered music for tho organ
God in mercy hear our prayer" and
others. 1t also contains fine portrait o.
Edwin Forest. Published by T. D
Tooker, 300 Washington ST. Boston, a
only s1.OO q year.
@. W. Childs, Esq. Of the Philadel
phis Ledger will please accept our thank
for copy Of the LEDGER ALMANAC for Is
10, sent Us some time since. This is
valuable little pamphlet containing col
lection Of information nowhere else SO cas-
lily obtained. The Ledger is too vel
known to need commen. by US.
| The WORLD ALMASAc has, also, beel
received. We have heretofore spoken o
the World n one Of the most ably edite,
and best conducted papers in the country
and to those who may wish to take Or.
class daily We recommend the World
The Almanac. which is sent free to ever
subscriber r, is a valuable collection Of sta
tissics and Useful information generally.
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