The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-19
LITERATURE.

THE BATTLE OF THE GIANTS; A Debate
between the late Alexander Campbell and
the Right Rev. John b. Purcell. (C. +. Vent,
Cincinnati.)
In view of the present very wide
spread interest in Roman Catholicism,
It's teachings and intents, the republica-
tion of this debate is most timely. Alex
ander Campbell is well known as the
founder of the Disciples or ssChristian"
Church. Nearly forty years ago this d.
vine agreed with Bishop (now Arch
bishop) Purcell to publicly discuss
points at issue between Roman Catholics
and Protestants.
The discussion took place at the "Syca-
more-street Westinghouse" commenc-
ing January 10, 1887, and continuing sew
en- days for five hours of each day. Tho
discussion was conducted throughout
with the utmost good feeling by both par
ties. and there is no better way to learn
the real differences between the two re-
ligions than to read these most able de-
bates. Nothing of later day can set
forth more clearly the rocks whereon
each plants its faith. 70 the edition just
stones pamphlet on "The Vatican De-
crees," together with the replies of Dr.
Newman, Archbishop Manning, Right
Reverend Monsighor Capel, Lord Acton
and Lord Camoys, and full abstract of
Gladst0ne's Rejoinder. 1t is most val
liable collection OF the thoughts of mas
ter minds on the great questions that are
agitating the religious world.
[For Sale by q. f. Vent, Cincinnati.l
PAUL MASSIE. A ROMANCE; by Justin
Mccarthy. (Sheldon & Co., New York;
The author of this romance has taken
great pride in Its reception because it
was published anonymously in England
and was most successful, hence proving
| that it won through real merit. 1t is now
published for the first time in this coun-
try. The scene is laid in England, though
the characters are not all English. The
Massies are an important lamily, but
over their lives hangs some great mys-
terry like black pail. This mystery
more particularly affects Paul, an or
phan, and his aunt, Mrs. Eustace Mas.
sic, but its influence pervades the whole
household. 1t is found out at last, a
sad story it were we'll TO leave untold.
No one is very happy in the Massie
circle, but nearly every one is quite
miserable, and there are tragic ais well
as sorroWful scenes In their lives. The
intended moral of the tale may be given
in the advice OF Mrs. -Massie to Paul.
''Do nything-commit any folly; put
never, nevY: marry unless for pure love
alone. Kill yourself, rather than marry
any one to whom you do not give, your
| whole, whole heart-or who does not
give her whole, whole heart to you. All
other marriages are curses. There are
those who know it-who have the
| knowledge written on their hearts in
tre-aye and on their lives in blood"
For sale by Robert Clarke u Co..
LOVE AFLOAT: A STORY OF THE AMER1cAs
/ NAVY; BY F. I'll. Sheppard, U. s. N. (Sheldoi
& Co., New York;
| This book has little merit. Most of 4
cons1sts OF low Slang, interspersed witt
/ oaths, which may be part OF navy Hf
but Is very revolving to cultivated pee
pie who dwell ON land. Even in the bet
ter written portions there are lfrequen
grammatical errors. The word besid,
is IN every instance used where beside,
should occur. The book can not be- ac
ceptaDle to people OF culture.
For sale by Robert Clarke & Col
AN OUTLINE HISTORY OF THE UNTTEr
| TArES, by Benson j. LOSING, LID
(Sheldon & CO., New York;
This book is designed for the use d
graded and private schools. In nmake-uI
and general appearance 1t surpasses
text books in general. 1t is profusely
Iillustlated by maps, charts, and plans
explanatory Of the text, and BY carefully
drawn pictures OF objects and events.
| The contents are arranged In shor
sentences, easily rlemorized, A pro
nUuncing vocabulary Is given in foot
notes, 30 that both teacher and pupi
can, without trouble, be able to pronounce
all proper names correctly. Price OF thl
history, 81 25. Sample copies sent tt
teachers for examination, with a view tt
i introduction, ON receipt of 33 cents
For sale by Robert Clarke & Col