New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1873-03-27
The Magazines.

Harper's Magazine for April, with eighty
five illustrations, and covering, in its table of
contents, every variety Of the most excellent
and timely OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, poems,
instructive articles Of science and travel, and
humorous sketches-cannot fail to satisfy the
most exacting and fastidious reader. The
unprecedented combination Of three such
writers as Charles Reade, Wilkie Collins, and
Miss Ihaekeray in one magazine, is in itself
a memorable event in the history Of per.odi-
cal literature. But the space occupied by
these writers does not prevent a magazine Of
the size Of Harper's from giving such an ex-
tended variety as we find in this number.
In the leading article, Mr.. S. S. Conant
has, from the illustrations and materials fur
nished by Hazards new work on Santo Do
mingO, constructed an entertaining paper,
covering the industrial, social, and pictur-
esque phases Of life in this "Cradle of the
New World.'
Mr.. Charles Norihoif, on the basis OF Re-
clus' valuable work, Tie Ocean, gives a COM
prehensive summary Of marine phenomena,
with over twenty illustrations.
Among the other illustrated papers is an
interesting article on "Pigcon-Voyagers, -
adapted from the French by Miss Z. b.
Leonard; another installment of Porte Cray.
on's Mountain" and an entertaining arti-
Gle on Giants, under the title of "Gog, Ma.
cog Il Co.." by Lyman Abbott.
Moncure d. Conway contributes an i'm.
portant and timely article on the Agricultural
Laborers' Movement in England, accompa.
MED by portrait of Joseph Arch, the Pres.
ident Of the Union
| NO truer or more characteristic portrait has
been drawn Of Horace Greeley than that
which is given in this number, from the pen
OF Junius Henri Browne and there is almost
pathetic interest investing the accompanying
engraving Of Mr.. Grecley's sanctum in the
Tribune office.
Another installment Is given of "Recolec.
tons Of an Old Stager," in which the circum.
stances of the "Somers" tragedy are graph.
cally depicted.
Mr.. James Payn, the novelist, contributes
a brief story, ''Told in the Drawing. Room >
and Ellen Gray's "Voicc and Face" is tale
of dramatic and thrilling interest.
1t is rarely the case that we find in a mag
azine poem Of such exquisite beauty an,
pathos as that contributed by Will Wallac,
Harvey, entitled "Baby and Mustard playin!
Ball." Two other excellent poems ar,
given-"Till DEATH" by Mrs. ]. G. Burnett
and Doubt" by Tracy Robinson.
The Editorial Department will sustain thei
excellent standard. The Editors Easy Chat
takes backward glance at the iuconves
fence of winter travelling sixty years ago, AM
shows how science has united with states
manship in Strengthening the Union, whlc
Hamilton predicted would last but a genera
ton; gives picturesque description Of a
amusing rencontre that recently took plac
between the younger Dumas and Berli
theatrical manager; draws lesson from tn
recent Congressional Investigations as to III
sensitiveness Of the popular conscience; an
contributes a critical estimate of Bulwer'
position in the world Of letters. The Edi,
or's Historical Record, in addition to its DC
) litical chronicle, gives two important article
relating 10 the Transportation problem an
to Labor Commissions. The Scientific Bee
ord is crowded with novel information; an
in the Drawer, besides the usual fund of an
ecdote and humor, there is characteristi
sketch Of Leicester Square, London, wit
four illustrations.
. LiRpincoHs !Adgdzine.-The important il
dustries for which the city Of Wilmington
Delaware, is so justly distinguished, hay
! been made the subject Of the initial artIc
. in LiRpincott's Magazine for April. The writ,
has evidently exerted himself to obtain II
: most trustworthy Information, which lie pr,
sents in style remarkable for its clearne.
: and easy Cow. The article 10 Drofusely illu
E trated. The second installment Of eth
Rouni in Kabyfia, !" with Its vivid description