Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1874-02-28

ION mhihhhllt Whoht uhule ~ hoN hihvnt
forgotten, though few years ago he was
one Of the most brilliant orators Of America
the rival of Henry Clay In the palmy
days Of Kentucky.
The recently published autobiography OF
John stuart Mill is examined by the keen
eyes of the author OF words aud their
Uses" who singles out several upon which
to preach an instructive linguistic sermon
He inquiries into the proper value and ele-
gance Of the words begin" commence"
"inauguraie," "ill." cogitate," and con-
dennis certain needless Latinlsms.
Mr.. Justin Mccarthy, the prolific writer
of essays, and successful novelist, appears
In both departments in this number con-
tributing in addition to his charming story
&c L,pley Rockford" ap attractive sketch OF
the great French artist Gustave Dore, as
Seen at his studio and in society.
Another pleasant article In the depart
ment Of biography is Mrs. Thompsou's
| sketch Of Johann Sebastian Bach, the great
sacred composer Of the last century, whose
music and character are By no means 80
/ well known as they should be In cultivated
circles.
The Hon. j. L. NJ. Curry, OF Virginia
contributes au article upon the Constitution
of the late Confederate States which Is
| claimed TO have been 10 some respects
superior to the original Constitution Of the
| Union.
Mme.de Mauves"is Franco american
| story by Henry Jfmes. Jr. My Russian
is a description OF the droll designations OF
A party OF Russiaus In Paris, under the
/ su;se Of princes. The Outside OF the
| Cup is short society story in which the
hero is a fashionable clergyman OF the very
| highest church pGoclivitics.
| The Scientific Department Is very com
prehensiye in its summary OF recent pro
/ gtess iu science ond art.
lrift-wood" includes pleasant gossip
about the muse and poetry of the Centen-
NAL Exposition, and the I temperance ques-
ton. and. Public Lectures. The other de-
partmeuts are OF the usual length and
variety.
st. Nicholas forMaci The Marcel nun
her Of ST. Nicholas opens with avery useful
article on Edward Jenper by Clarence
Took. Accompanying tins IS fine engrAv-
ing OF the statue OF Jenner by Montevefde-
lMiss a lcott contributes a story, Hoses aud
Forget me nots: Rober, Dale owen has
sketch Of his boyhood. Raseally Sandy
there is a seaside story, iull Of adventures
and fun, by Noah Brooks, sketch 81
CULVER. the Lilliputians, and swift by
Donald O. Mitchell; a well illustrated
story. ~ hat the Stork saw" by II L. II,
Ward sud narrative, true 10 nature OF
girls adventures WneG "spowed iu' on a
Western prairie. A capital poem. LiNn
Jackthe Giant Killer" by ]. 5 Stacy, VINO
WHO'S becoming highly popular with the
resders Of SO. NictolaG will delight both
old and Young We also lind among the
poems. avery beautiful bit Of verse. by the
Editor, called "March;" Peter Parrot, ID
by Rcte leuy Cooke; and delightful
little Thing by Mary a. Laihtury. entitled
" The Hio." with an Illustration By HE
author. The French story is uu-snAlly
good this month. md is we'll illustrated
Weuotice that Letter Box has been
a1d.dto the attractions of the magazine
, Ihis Will he coed news 20 young people
who Like 90 ask questions OF editors
American scenery. than which none It
more beautiful, ,cy properly holds th'
leading place In the March issue Of tn
. 'ldhr. Thee claiming pcturos, hy j. j
. Woodward. itluesont some of the moe
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tributes two magnificent cuts oi AnlmH
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ID The Return OF the Exile by j.
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