Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-09-23
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HIrper'S Magazine for October, 1875.
Harper's Magazine for October is an unusually
attractive Number. II opens with a beautiful
i1yll Of country life, contributed By Jean lngc-
low, and gracefully illustrated with TX plct-
ures by Sol Eytinge Jun.
A richly illustrated article, entitled The
Land of Lakes describes Mime sota-its re-
sources, natural scenery. and its principal cit
les, ST. Paul aud Minneapolis.
Junus Henri Browne gives some graphic
pictures OF prominent Partisan Jouruaist--in-
GLIDING DE Girardin, De Cassagnac. About,
ana Neuillot, whose portrait. illustrate the ar
tcl".
Mr. Conway contributes a second paper on
the art treasures OF the South hcnslngton Mu-
scum, profu,ey illustrated, aud giving e,pec-
Al attention to the influence Of the Museum in
the progress OF Art Education.
The most important paper IN the Number i
President Woolsey's contribution to the First
Century" series. entitled The Experiment OF
the Union with III Preparations" Besides it,
value a. historical review OF our political
growth as n nation. IL is also timely through its
suggestions rs to our immediate situation.
OF lighter character, though by no me
trivial, l. The hon. ). ). Cox's paper on Leg
islative Humor,," iull Of racy sketches and an
ecdotes.
Another of Cas,elar's philo,ophic papers is
given in this number.
The field Is already ripe in thi. country for
the suggestions and eloquent appeal OF Eli,
is an intensely practical discussion Of the pros
poets OF popular musical education in Ameri-
"a.
Julian Hswthornc's thoroughly healthful and
yet almost ideally romantic novel, Garth is
continued, It's hero being now ready to be
launched into the wonderful experiences OF
college life.
OF short stories this Number has AN unusual
variety. Charles ID. Desher recounts a char
acteristic story Of Southern life, for which Mr..
Y has a,la fxn. it,st
" lillian Mckay, one of the most brilliant con-
tributors 10 Punch, in The Popular Idol,'
tells downright humorous story OF his roman
tic adventures in ireland. Mrs. Frank Mccarthy
contributes "A Pair of Scales" and Louise
Chandler Moulton, "Bertha's Experiment"
Besides Jean Ingelow's poem, there are also
poetical contributions by J. W. DE Forest, A..
ii. Louise, +. W. Bourdilion, Nelly NJ Hutch
inson, l.. w. Backus, and A. +.
The Editorial Departments admirably cover
| their respective fields.
So. Nicholas for October closes the second
volume OF this charming magazine, and brings
to Its readers some thirty interesting articles,
the majority Of them beautifully illustrated.
The frontispece is very fine wood-cut BY
Granville Perkins, representing battle at sea
between the American frigate, Essex" and
an English ship, Phoebe" during the war of
1872, which col te st is also described in the op-
ening article. The latter is devoted TO a very
clear and interesting review Of the cruise of
Captain David Porter's vessel, on board of
which our late Rear-Admiral Farragut first
distinguished himself for his bravery when a
boy Of twelve.
Ella Rodman Church contributes an article
entitled "Some Queer Animals" and describ-
ing the Dragon, HAPPY, Bsisik, Phoenix, Roc,
and other similar neurological creatures.
Following close upon this is a very natural,
As well As amusing, story by Mrs. Sarah Wint-
er Kellogg uuder the title of How 1t Vent
"a very suggestive one when applied, as we
discover it to be, TO the manner in which a win
ter's earnings gided from the hands an pock-
cts OF tWo merry youngsters.
Descriptive articles. also, are not lac king and
il the young reader prefer solid information to
fiction, he will find something to his taste in
the wel-illustrated descriptions Of "1he Frig.
ate-Bird,' and Of q hunt for horses on the
Western plains. Lord Cornw alis's Day.
novel celebration in n Massachusetts village Of
an anniversary Of that generals famous sur
render.
The c.ose of the two serials will no doubt be
somewhat unwelcome to the resdersof the
magazine to whom THE Young Suryeyo r.,
and the eight Cousins" must have come TO
seem like real personages. But the satsfacto-
ry and pleasant ending OF each story will do
much to lessen the sense 0floss at pparting com
pany with these old friends. "Jack" Is partic-
ulsrly bright this month. and we beg good pc o.
pie who want to laugh to read his "CrOoke d
Story"
Scribner for October. The first page Of
Scr ibner's Monthly for October has a design by
John LeFarge, n. A.. accompanying the ballad
Of "Jessamine," by George Parsons Lathrop.
Major Powell The well-kuOwn western expIor.
er, give, in his number an account Of San
Overland trip to the Grand Canon" Of the Col
orado, the descent of which he has already de-
scribed in that Magazine. In the present arti-
Gle be tells the tragic tate Of the small band who
left the main party during the former expedi.
ton. Major Powell introduces curious In