The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1873-06-06
Books, Magazines, &C.

THE PREMIUM BCstNEss.-In another column
will be found a new announcement from the pub
fishers OF the popular family AMI story weekly,
Orr FMEsrpEf FRIEND. This paper is endorsed
by the prominent papers Of Chicago and other
places, and is evidently n grand success. They
anuouncc that their second snnual distribution
next. Their chrome is u beauty, and NIL they
claim for 10. lead their advertisement, IL will
give you full particulars.
Cor.MAx's RURAL WonLp.-This weekly ag-
Iicniiural paper should DE in the hands of every
farmer. He will find ii of great value in all his
farming operations. In the culture Of his crops,
In the care Of his stock, In the management of
hi- fruit, in line, in any department. of farming,
II Is just Whit il neebcd. Norman j. COL
man. of 81. Louis, publishes 1t at two dollars
pr aIiiitini.
TIN PREVALENCE or CRIaE.-The cry from all
part, Of the country OF murder, robbery, and the
other lesser crimes has induced many of our best
thinkers TO examine into the cause of crime.
What steps are best 10 DE taken for its preven-
ton, aud whether capital punishment is bensf-
cial n u preventative, etc.
Dr. John srolz, of Chicago. has introduced
''1 " IN " v "'a'N sh "IfeAA
Punishment and the LAW.
The book really Il. q sensat ION, it strikes to the
very bottom of the rause of crime. 1t will I'M
doubtrdiy causc some Of our best and most in
iuen,iai families to stare in wondcrmcnt at the
Truth Laid bare. Our most humane and Christian
people should look deeper than they have recent
ly been dong. The work Is u SUITABLY one TOR
every family. 1t Is very Interesting, being IL
Illustrated by facts brought forth in connection
with the things that lead and indnce our people
to commit crime. The book is handsomely print
ed ami boun.l by the Union Publishing Company,
and illustrated, the frontispiece being u hand
some illustration of the execution of the Hero
Martyr Of the American Revolution, Captain
Nathan Hale. The work is to be sold by sub
s~rriptiou only.
ST. Louis MAGAzrSE.-This excellent ladies'
masuxine-the number for June having just been
rrceivcd-is II beautiful and superior publica-
ton. 1t is mt inferior in any respect to the
Eastern magazines, and in some respects would
be prcferr,d. Fashion plates, illustrations, sto-
ri-s, receipts, &C., abound. Tn subscription
price is 81, for which am punt We will send the
RErrBLIcAS and the st. Louis Magazine for one
year.
.sBEuISp THE SCENES IN WAsuiSGTOS," be-
ing u complete and graphic account OF the Credit
MDbiiier investigation, the Congressional Rings,
&C., Giving the secret History OF our National
Government, Showing How the Public Money
Is SYuandrrrd, AMI How Votes are s'btained;
with sketches of the Leading Senators, Con-
grcssmcn, Government Officials, &c, AMI an
Accurate Description Of the splendid Public
Buildings Of the Federal Capital. by Edward
WinslOw Martin.
The National Publishing Co., of st Louis,
Mo-, has just ISSUED one Of the most remarkable
and interesting books of the day, bearing the
above title.
If late the whole land has been ringing with
the most startling and appalling reports of cor
ruption at Washington-,hc highest oillcials-men
whose names have hitherto been without u stain,
have been implicated in the charges, and the press
has rung with accusations and denunciations
has caused all good citizens, without regard
to party to fear for the future of the country. All
have an interest IN discovering the truth Ofthese
reports, and all have an earnest desire to know
more about the practical workings Of affairs at
The author carries Us "Bchind the Scenes -
and shows us those features of Washington life
We all desire to know more about, but
which have been kept secret by interested par
ties. He tells u fearful tale Of corruption and
immortality in high places, and gives an appall- !
ing history of the Credit Mobilier swindlc and
Investigation, and Congressional Bribery. and
to Us the shameful but Interesting Sc
hisfory Of the Lobby. with sketches Of the
noted Women Of the Lobby. 1t Is q sad and ter
riblc story that he tells, but one the people
ought to know. and we eomm.n nd the book to