Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-11-16
THE MAGAZINES.

Harpers Magazine Tor December is number
of unusual interest, and especially rich in illus
tration. James Parton, in this number, treats of
Cmicature in the United States, from benjamin
Franklin to Thomas Mast. A finely written and
beautifully illustrated article describes Windsor
Castle, with its superbly decorated state apart
ments, its picturesque surroundings, and its ro-
mantle historical associations. In Talks, Walks
and Drives, in and around Lea Castle, near Hid
derminster, England, in the summer OF 49,,
Judge Campbell, presents some very interesting
facts of Richard Bakers life. James L. Fields
concludes his entertaining "reminiscences OF Bar
nv Cornwall" A. III. Guernsey narrates the
events of "Bloody Mary s. reign-of especial in
terest in connection with Tenny recent drama.
The Hon. S. S. Cox continues his papers on Leg
islative Humors," giving some graphic sketches
of Ben Hardin, Tom Corwn and Proctor Knott.
A brief but very pleasant and instructive chat on
the "Art of Dining" is from the pen of Miss Julie
Verplanck. President Barnard contributes for
the First Century" Series the first part of COM
prehcnsvc review of the progress OF the exact
sciences in this country during the last hundred
years. Julian Hawthorne, in his serial novel,
"Garth," goes back to the scene with which the
story opened, and from that point resumes the
thread of the narrative. Short stories are con-
tributed by James Payn, Virginia W. johnson
and Mary Beach. Payn's story, "IIer Imperial
Guest will amuse all readers. The poetry Of
the number is contributed by Paul ii. Hayne, Il.
H. Stoddard John Swnton and A. F. The
editorial departments are usual, full and inter-
esting. For sale by +. J. Pierce.
The October number of the Westminster Re-
view is received. The contents are: The Mar
rage of Near Kin; Quakersm; Lord Shelburne,
the Minister; The Religious Education Of Chill
dren; The Baroda Blunder; Montaigne; Physics
and Physiology Of Harmony; Theism; Contemp-
orary Literature.
The writer of the first article discusses the cvi-
dencc for and against the marriage of near rela
lions and from all the facts adduced comes to the
conclusion that there is no rational ground Tor the
prohibition of cousin-marriages, or OF marriages
with deceased wives sisters.
A short survey of "Quakerism' follows, in
which we are told, almost with regret, that the
ld-fashoned Quaker is rapidly disappearing, and
ask, "What were the Quakersi" just as they now
ask, who were the Peripatetics, or the Essenes.
"Thc Religious Education of Children" glances
at the methods of religious instruction at present
in vogue, which are classed under three heads
The Doctrnal System, the Terroristic System and
the Morbid Emotional System; all being illus
trated by quotations from and references to various
volumes devoted to the spiritual guidance of the
young. 1t points with emphasis to the impor-
lance of the influences which operate on the daily
life of children in moulding their character, and
complains that parents are disposed to relieve
themselves of the "weariness of personally con-
Quoting the moral and religious education of their
children, by handing them over at the earliest
and most critical period Of existence to the charge
of persons only half educated