New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-02-26

81. Nicholas fOr March.

Win very useful article on Edward Jenner,
by Clarence Cook. Accompanying this is a
fine engraving of the statute of Jenner by
Monteverde. Miss Alcott contributes a
story, Roses and Forget-me-nots )" Rob-
ert Dale Owen has a sketch of his boyhood,
" Rascally Sandy" there is a seaside story,
full Of adventure and fun, Noah Brooks;
sketch of CULVER, the Lilliputians, and
Swift, by Donald II. l.. II. Ward" and a
narrative true to nature, of girls adven-
lures when "snowed in" in a western prai-
RE. A capital poem, Elm Jack, the
GiaDt-killer," by J. S. Stacy, who is becom-
ing highly popular with the readers Of the
81. Nicholas, will delight both old and young.
We also find among the poems, a very beau
tiful bit of verse, by the Editor, called
"March p" "Peter Parot," by Rose Terry
Cooke and delightful thing by Mary ~.
Lathbury, entitled " The Trio, with an illus
tration by the author. The three serials in
crease in interest, Nimpo's Troubles" by
Olive Thorne, containing a remarkably we'll
told story of poor, half-starved negro man,
who accidentally found the key ofhis masters
wine and provision cellar. A dog, named
Rob, comes to the front under very favorable
circumstances, in Frank r. Stockton's story,
What Might Have Been Expected +" and
Jack Hazard and his friend George, in EAST
Friends" develop a genius for money-mak-
ing which, we expect, will afford the author
an opportunity for good deal Of lively Incl
dent in the course Of the story. The illustra-
tons are up to the usual high standard, and
there are some very striking full-page rict-
ures. The engraving called "Some Curious
Fishes, drawn by Jas. c. Beard, will open
the eyes Of the youngsters. The French
story is unusually good this month, and is
well illustrated. We notice that a " Letter
Box" has been added to the attractions Of
the magazine. This will be good news to
young people who like to ask questions of
editors.
"TAe GALAXY for March is uncommonly
varied and entertaining in its contents
containing articles in the departments Of
Biography, Art, Literary Criticism, Jurispru-
dence, Romance, and Fiction, Science, and
current gossip.
The leading article is a short sketch of Tom
Marshall, whose name is now almost for
gotten, 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
al, NJ Mil Is avnyoipp1 nv tho EpnO
eyes of the author of "W ords and their Uses"
who singles out several UPON which ID preach
an instructive linguistic sermon. He inquiries
into the proper value and elegance OF the
words "begin," Commence, ''inauguratc,' y
Gill;" "cogitate," and condemns certain
needless Latinisms.
Mr.. Justin Mccarthy, the prolific writer OF
essays, and successful novelist, appears III
both departments in this number; contribut-
ing, in addition to his charming story, "Lind-
ley Rockford" an attractive sketch Of the
great French artist Gustaye Dor6, as seen al
his studio and in society.
Another pleasant article in the department
of biography is Mrs. Thompson's sketch Of
Johann Sebastian Bach, the great sacred
composer of the last century, whose music
and character are by no means so well
Kuuwn ID, tiISy should be IN cultivated
circles.
The Hon. J. l.. NJ. Curry, Of Virginia, con-
tributes an article upon the Constitution o
the late Confederate States, which is claimed
to have been in some respects superior TO Tx
original Constitution Of the Union.
Mime. de Mauves" is a Franco-Americar
story by Henry James, jr. "My Russian'
is description Of the droll designations Of {
party Of Russians in Paris, under the guist
of princes. "The Outside Of the Cup'' is
short society story in which the hero is I;
fashionable clergyman of the very hghcs
church proclivities.
The Scientific Department is very compro
hensive in its summary Of recent progress il
science and art.
"Drift-wood' includes pleasant GOSSIP
about the music and poetry of the Centennial
Exposition, the Temperance question, an,
Public Lectures. the other departments ar,
of the usual length and variety.
American scenery, than which none i:
more beautiful, very properly holds the lead
ing place in the March issue of the IidiRe
Three charming pictures, by J. d. Wood
ward, represent some of the most striking
scenes in Northwestern Virginia. A noble
specimen of the wood engraver's art has never
been produced then the full-page render
ing of Woodward's Balcony Falls, Jane:
River" The artist and engraver have
worked together, and the result is what ma,
be boldly called a perfect picture. Th
second picture of this series is striking view
of the wonderful Natural Bridge" and TIL
third represents lovely spot on the flames
River, above Rope Ferry" The trUmpe
flowers, and other vines, Irvine GRACEFUL.
over an old maple tree in the foreground
c. Metals, French artist, has an ideal pic
ture of "Poland," full-page picture, repre-
senting a woman, shackled, bare-footed
seated amid snow and ice, crushed down will
sorrows, but not subdued. Fritz Panlsel
contributes full-page picture, "Her Treas
ure," showing the interior Of chamber, will
a group Of ladies standing about cradle, il
which there is a sleeping infant. This pic
ture is artistic and beautiful in all of ii
details. .'The Wolf turned Shepherd is
fine picture by Dore, illustrative Of one of Ii
Fontane's fables. "Laying Out a Town,
is a childlfe picture, eminently life-lke, b,
| John S. Davis, Specht contributes two mag