New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-15
BOSTON LITERARY NOTES.

sruE ATLANTIC MONTHLY" FOR DEcEaBER-BES-
JAMIs pIsRAEII-A CASE OF CoSsCESCE-S
EXAMPLE TO BE AvoIDED-A NEW POEM BY
John q. wHIrTTER-THE "GREAr ExpECTA-
T1oYsp OF 1.-THE ATLANTIC" FOR 1874.
irRox A REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE rRmUSs1
BosroN, Nov. 10.--The Atlantic Monthly for
December will open with o paper Benjamin
Dsraeli" by L. F. Jennings The political career OF
Mr.. Disrael ia well sketched and some features Of
his personal character brought forward which make
OF the man. whom many people have characterized
as q mere adventurer. most manly aud noble figure
On the Ridge" by Clara F. Guernsey, short story
OF considerable power. Roman Neighb0rh0Ods" Is
charming, all the Roman papers Of Henry James,
jr He talks about the pictures Of Domenichino, with
refreshing bodness and independence. He considers
Domenichino as An example of great vaue-so good an
illustration OF effort detached from inspiration. and
school merit divorced from spontaney that one OF bis
nne frgd performances ought TO hang in conspicuous
place in every academy Of design TO teach beginners
how they must never paint.
"Gupnarn Mr. Boyesen's Morse romance, Is brought
to pleasant and peaceful conclusion. "They were all
happy" the author says, at the wedding OF haSnnha
and Gunnar-and surely ts IL the best thing this snort
life hodto love and be loved and In that love 10
be happy.
Frances Parkman tells the tale of "A Great Deed OF
Arms" long ago. In the French and Indian war; ana
ZHa Fay PIERCE writes about The Externals OF WASH
IngOn" with evident comprehension OF the position
and expresses disgust with the small amount wneh
has expended by the Government in beautiiyin9
the national capital
The Death of Dominic Qutman" Is 3 quaint. short
story with pleasant oldJashioned favor, by Marie Ia
Thompson. Sidney Andrews contributes picturesque
and most interesting paper on Israel Bethei Churcn
place OF worship which used TO be one of the lnsttu
lions Of Washington Curious Yankees, who wan'ed 10
the at his deyoons, always used 10 go 10 ts
Bethel during the first years OF the war; They ala not
much frequent the Sunday morning service for the
garsh light of day acts curb and restraint on TX
negro's fervor and emotion. II the evening
vice-whether on Sundays week days-that brought
them out "Then they caught of the power, ana
wresled with the Lord, and overcame the devil, and
cried exutany In the Joy Of redemption, and to their
spirits the whole radiant with the very pres
enee Of Most High" The OF the revival
meetings in tins Bethel and the expeditions OF the col
ored preacher word pictures worthy Of all praise.
This forthcoming Atlantic will be quite rich in poetry
T y. A!drieh hes graceful little lyrie G. p Lathrop
paints Helen at the LOOM" J. 7. Trowbridge sings
The Phantom Chapel" and j. G. Whittier contributes
poem full OF human feeling aud Christian charity.
Among the reviews Of the December number will be
one by DR. Holmes DIR. Cark's book-a book full
of wise suggestions for the fathers and mothers OF
school girls and worthy OF careful consideration.
And must not omit TO chronicle the promises OF
The Atlantic 10 its next years readers, especially az
some OF them are unusually attractive and important.
Prof Agassz is to contribute q series of papers Evo
luton treating the principal scientific question Of the
day from point OF view Whittier the poet. Will
give series OF prose "Reminiscences" chiefly reat
Ing TO the an:sayery movement, and embodying his
personal recolectons Of actors and incidents in the
eyentfu struggle. Charles Dudley Warner, the fascn-
ating sauuerer. will furnish Sketches OF Provincial
Trayel" James Parton will supply Historical and
Social Studies" Robert Dale owen will continue his
| " Au;oblosraphieal Chapters,' David A. Wells will
Sergeant Perry will furnish series of Criticisms
German and French Novelists In the department
OF stories, the magazine will be rich indeed since
Howells is tell one ct y. Aldrich 10 give us
Prudence Palfrey" story of New England life; and
Charles Warren stoddard the Record Of Players
Experience" or to all these will be added the
usual variety of short stories. essays, and poems
TIE Young Folks promises TO be attractive 10 is
audience as The AAa,tc to their elders and for the
especial delectation of their subscribers The Young
Folks publishers have provided, after the manner of the
religious papers two ohromos, 1.-The First Paraso" and
Feeding the Pets" between which each subscriber
paying his 81 for the magazine take his choice. I've
been trying to take mne that might tell the young
readers Of THE TRIBUNE which the pretter but IL is
hard choosing. rather incline, the whole TO the
small person with paraso over her head, and shoes
on her feet she il evidently happy saw just such
little lasse, barefooted and holding parasol over her
yellow locks march down to a farmhouse gate In
Ohio 10 see the train 20 by The artist OF this picture
must have been looking from of those same win
dows and caught the bright, geeful grsh face, with
the expression of supreme satisfaction upon It. There
are glad moments In this vale Of tears. aud girl
with her first parasol, a boy with his first pair OF
boots, knows what Joy means. l. e. NJ.