Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-11-27
New Publications.

Atlantic Moahiy.-This standard magazine
keeps in friendly place among periodicals. The
mere table Of contents will furnish sufficient
evidence Of the merit Of the present number,
and the prospectus, which is subIoned will be
its own best commentator. In the December
issue, we have first an instructive article on
Benjamin Dsraeli considered rs q man, a par.
Humanitarian, aud statesman; by l.. j. Jen-
nlng,. The leading story is by Clara l.. Guern-
sey, and is entitled ION the Ridge" 1t is q
| story of unusual interest. Francis Parkmap,
the historian, contributes very interesting
count Of "A Great Deedof Arms The Ex-
ternals Of Washington" by Fina Fay Pierce,
tells what that city is and what it ought to be.
Another very readable article is about Israel
Bethel Church." and contains pleasing remnis-
ccnccs. The magazine also contains sketch Of
"Roman Neighborhood," 1.-The Death of Dom
inic Quitman,' and several poems of much
merit One, John Underhill." is by John q.
Whittier, and another, The Phantom Chapel
by j. I. Trowbridge. The notices of recent
literature are full and fair aud are profitable
reading ~ are also the departments devoted
10 music, science, and politics.
The prospectus for 1874 includes Papers on
Evolution by Louis Agassz; "Rcminiscen-
ces," by J. G.. Whittier; Sketches of Travel"
by Charles Dudley Warner; Historical and
Social Studies" by James Parton; a story by
W ID. Howell; and contributions from other
authors of emincnce, among whom are Long
fellow. Holmes, Robert Dale Owen. L. b. Al
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Old and Ncr.-1his number is more spright-
ly and less ddactic than the last. In his OPEN
/ ing editorial. Mr.. Hale discusses matters OF
public interest. which are likely 10 occupy the
attention Of congress. This is followe, by Q
graceful story, The Giant Yeous," by George
sand. and translated by Lucretia +. Hale ].
I. Quincy, in Charity at Cost" discusses the
question Of eXempting church and school prop
crty from taxation. The article BY Rev j.
Villa Blake, Some Beautiful Old Carols" docs
not belle is maine. Mrs. MillinSton writes very
intclligcntly about Ferns" and II. NJ Hinck-
ley about Country Lights aud Sounds"
''thcckmatc To Apachcs," is a thrilling sketch,
! by Mark eibley Severance. The two serials,
by Me-srs. Burnand and Per kins are continu-
I'd. The Examiner" devoted To recent litcrs-
iurc, is especially good. and the reviews, par
ticularly those Of Tyndalrs Lectures on Light,
and Matthew Arnods Literature and Dogma"
are very thoughtful and judicious.
The Gaidry.-Thcre is no lack Of variety in
the mental pabulum which hi, magazine offers
to it, readers. Fiction, history, politics, phil
ology, poetry, form only part. Among the
NOR. noticeable articles in this number, are,
The Future Gar" by Justice Mccarthy;
furnishing Pundit,' third drubbing.D by
Richard Grant White; the third paper on mir.
Lincoln and Mr.. Seward" by q ideon Wellcs-
this / 4 genuine contribution To history "A
Dro'l Acquaintance" by Charles ID. Brewer;
stage Othelo's-Salyina," By Junus Henri
Browne. j. W. De Forest continues his bril-
Liant serial, The Wrthcrcl Affair" and JUS
tin Mccarthy contributes chapters ". V. and
VI, Of hi' new story, "Linley Rockford" There
are several other readable articles, besides the
'briftwood," which is certainly worth say
ing" aud the Scientific Miscellany, which is
really instructive. Current Literature" and
''Nebul.e' complete the list of contents.
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by Rrbecca Harding Davis; sprightlv and
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How Tinker Wrote a Novel" Other pleas
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with amusing illustrations; The Cruise OF the
Antioch The Water Dolly" &c. The pic
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