The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-07-23

Death Watch" is given in this number.
1t is in the true spirit Of ,poesy, and is one
of the most pleasing efforts Of that tai
.Under the Elm" by James Russell
Lowell, and "Oid Cambridge" byOliyer
wendell Homes. are both occasional
poems, whose authors names are SUM-
cient to establish their merit.
The editorial columns contain the usuai
number of finished productions
THE GALAXY.
The present number of this valuable
periodical contains large amount Oh
choice matter.
.zealot and Student" is an admirable
essay upon what at first view might
seem to be dry subject, but will be
found on perusal exactly the reverse.
In "a London June" we have fine
description OF the sWorld's Metropolis"
during the height OF the. season. al
fording vivid glimpses of ''society" az
home and abroad, with portraitures OF
eminent individuals.
"Alfieri and the Countess of Albany"
| Is semi-historical account, told in a
| very pleasing manner, of certain incl
dents In the united lives OF that famous
Italian author and an illustri0us lady
who was once the wife OF Charles Ed
ward the Pretender.
"Mohammed the Iconoclast," Is stu
dious and ably written treatise on the
1 life and character OF that remarkable
parsonage.
In fiction we have several continued
4 chapters each Of Justin McCarthy's
sDear Lady Disdain," and Mrs. Ed
wards "Leab, a Woman OF Fashion,"
both of which have been highly COM
mended. There are besides "Benvolio,"
by Henry James, Jr., and "Leayes from
| the Life OF an Old German Professor"
by Miss Jurgenson, two stories OF great
merit.
The poetical contributions comprise
la charming sonnet, "My Beloved" by
john G. SAKE, that is now making the
circuit of the press; another very pretty
"Sonnet" by Miss Mary b. Dodge, and
more lengthy production entitled
"Whencc," by Marcia Smith.
In "Drift-wood," "NebulR," ETC., we
lind the usual editorial taste and talent
conspicuously displayed in q number ol
Instructive and entertaining articles.
/ LADIES' REPOSITORY.
This number contains many superior
articles. sThe Dutch Of Amphibious In
dustry," is a briefly detailed description
of that most curious of all countries
Holland-and tells all about the peculiar
lcustoms and mode Of lite of her people.
Some excellent information is given II
the piece, "All About the Ring OF Rings;'
: and in elizabeth Carter" we have |
, highly Interesting sketch of the life
studies, and writings, of that great fe
!, male scholar of the last century. 9TH
4 Women of Ancient Rome" is neat littl
lessay. The story of the "Seven Sleep
ers" is related in way that imparts va
riety and freshness to that famous oil,
3 legend; and in ''Mannedorp we have a.
account of strange kind of hospital lo
lcated in an obscure Swiss town wher
!. Iprayer takes the place OF medicine Il
l the cure Of disease.
"The Cincinnati May Festival and itt
, Effects" is judicious criticism upor
J. that great local event, in which the wri
tier expresses some original and sensibl
:, views.
Another valuable sketch is that emit
) tied "Cathedrals OF the Renaissance" i
: which the two most celebrated church
: of the world, the Roman st. Peters, an
the English st. Paul's, are faithfully dt
: scribed, both historically and architet
!, turally; and in zone Hundred Year
! AGO" the reader is entertained with ve
!. riOus well written Revolutionary remil
, iiscences Of Philadelphia and yicinit!
y There are several other articles OF not
together with number of good, mori
!, stories; and the poetry, too, Is credits
BILE. The Editorial Department pr
j. sents a variety of select matter.