Ellsworth American., 1875-11-18
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Harper's Magazine for December j. Number
oi unusual Interest, and especially rich in Illus
tration. Probably no more exquisite en.rlv-
lngs were ever published in any periodical
| than those which illustrate the opening sriir.
II this Number. "Up the Ashley nnd Cooper ''
| Tins article Will be a new revelation to most
readers, showing that even in the New World
| are 10 be found old manorial homes worthy OF
comparison with those of older countries Ih-
result Of the publishers enterprise in securing
| for this paper 50 many pictures never hitherto
engraved fully Jusriiles the expense involved.
snd Is significant illustration Of the high pos
sibilities OF illustrated journals
James Parton, in this Number, treats Of
Caricature in the United States, from Benja-
| mlu + f:Anklil. 10 Thomas Mast. portrait Of
| the latter heads the article.
A finely written and beautifully illustrated
| article describes Windsor Caste, with il su-
! porby decorated state apartments its pictur-
esque surroundings, and its romantic hi.tor-
| cal associations.
| In Talks, Walks. and Drives, in and around
| Lea Castle, near hiddermInster, England in
the Summer of 1872" Judge Campbell presents
! some very Interesting facts Of Richard Baxter,
life. Among the illustrations is one of the mon
| ument dedicated last summer TO the memory
| Of this celebrated preacher.
James /. Fields concludes his entertaining
| "reminiscences OF Barry Cornwall"
A. ii. Guernsey DarIa ates events of Bloody
Mary's" reign-of especial interest in connec-
| ton with Iennyson's recent drama.
The Hon. 5. s. Cox continues his papers
| on Legislative Humors," giving some graphic
sketches Of Ben Hardin Tom Corwin, and
| Proctor Knott.
brief but very pleasant and instructive
chat on the Art Of Dining" : from the pen of
Miss Julie Yerplsnck.
President Barnard contributes for the First
century Series the first part Of Il comprehen-
sive review Of the progress of ths exact sci
ences, IN this country during the last hundred
years.
Julian Hawthorne, in his serial novel.
Garth goes back 10 the scene with which
the story opened, and from that point resumes
the thread OF the narrative. This is the most
remarkable serial story Of the season.
Snort stories sre contributed BY james Pawn.
Virginia W johnson, and Mary Beach Payn's
story, "fier Imperial Gu, ST." will amu.e all
readers.
The poetry Of the Number is contributed by
Paul Ii; Hayne, r. II. stoddard. john swim
ton, and A. F.
Tne Editorial departments are. as usual. full
and interesting.
Peterson's Magazine for December is ahead
OF all others, miracle OF beauty and ebeap-
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them, "A Little Tot" as cunning as possible:
a mammoth colored fashion, plate; superb |
colored pattern for slipper; and nearly fifty |
wood-cuts of fashions aud patterns. The sto- |
rles are by the very best authors, all powerful
ly written. For 1876 in addition to the 100 |
shorter stories, five copyrighted novelets are |
announced: one Of them, THE DAYS of 49,, |
by Mrs. Ann S. Stephens, is just the thing for |
the Centennial year. Certainty, all things con- |
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