The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-04-20

Is eiaborately illustrated, aud describes
the treason of Arnold, his flight and es-
cape, and the capture and execution Of
Andre, ETC., showing the localities where
these various events occurred.
Mrs. Rebecoa Harding Davis "Old
Philadelphia" another Centennial ar
ticle, Is continued, and willbe read with
renewed interest. 1t conveys lively
impression OF the political strife that
animated the people Of that town in the
early stages OF the revolution, aud ia one
Of the most agreeable pictures Of the
manners and social customs of that
period we have yet seen.
'tModern DIV sllingsyis the first of Sc
ries OF articlesi by IL. Hudson Holly,
whose, name. we are. not familiar with,
but who is evidently an ingenious and
Experienced architect as well as
a graceful writer. He gives a halt dozen
or more elegant designs, with specitica-
tions, both plain aad costly, which, to
/ or intending to build, are alone worth
the price of six months subscription.
''Daniei Deronda"'is continued as far
las Chapter 27, and we have no hssita-
tion in saying that, Judging by the por-
ton we have seen, George Elliot has
never written a better story.or one that
will be more entertainingato to her readers
en- masse, Notwithstanding the great
popularity Of "Adam Bede" and the
"Mill on the Floss"
There are several more chapters Of
Julian Hawthorne's "Garth, ,''anditwo or
three excellent completed stories; one
of these, called "Alit Laila," is by Ed
ward Everett Hale, author. of the "Man
| Without Country"
The poetry this month is Of more than
Il linn arik .f
the Hudson" By Bishop Coke, is especi-
are: "To VIOLIN" by Celia Tnaxter;
"Gabriello and Adrlana," ,"by Barry Corn
wall; and "To My Naples" by W. G.
Richards; and sonnet by john g..
SAKE.
The usual vigor is displayed In the
editorial department.. The Records"
afford q rapid but very satisfactory view
OF what is transpiring in the world of
science and of literature. The Drawer
contains the same amount OF wit and
lihumor as heretofore.
I THE GALAXY.
| There are very few who do not take
llmore or less interest in those to whom
they are mainly indebted for the great
Test of all amusements, and all such will
| find excellent entertainment in John
l
Twenty-tive Years Ago." in this present
Tissue OF the Galaxy.
| We are glad to see, at this centennial
epoch, articles like that entitled'sA Plea
for Patriot" The writer's motive is
most praiseWorthy, and his generous ef-
| fort to diVest the memory. Of Thomas
Paine of the odium which has so long,
and 90 unjustly, been allowed to rest
| upon it, will be appreciated and admired
by every liberal and Well-informed mind.
Gen. G. A. Custer resumes his papers
upon the great.eyents and movements of
the late war in this number, and ably
discusses the question, "Was the Battle
Of Bull Run National Disaster?" His
| own personal experience has provided
him with abundant material for this pur-
pose, and his conclusions on the subject
will be accepted as matters Of general
interest. t"
A very readable article, and one that
ftly portrays the degenerate manners oil
| the times, is the 'Pursuit of the DoIlar,n
by Albert Rhodes.
| s'Aztec Mythology is learned and
Ingenious treatise upon the religious be.
lief and customs Of the ancient inhab.
itants of,Mexico.
tsBeach Combers and What to do with
Them" is the queer title OF an article. q
lperusal Of which will force the reader TO
commend the writer's energetic ex.
i posure Of the cruel treatment received
lby the sailors in our merchant marine;
and the necessity OF strict enforce.
ment OF better laws tor the protection OF
this degraded class is made apparent.
Junius Henri Browne contributes q
well written essay ON the 'sPhenomena
of Sleeps" and Richard Grant White
comes forward with his monthly 0ffer-
ing, and in a somewhat different vein
from what we have generally been ac.
customed to from his erratfc pen, he
narrates the haps and mishaps that be.
fell him in the course Of his ''Seeking fol
a Lost Art"
| The fiction comprises continuation
of "Madcap Violet" an Interesting Sc.
shorter stories-"Barbara's Outing.,'
1.-THE Fearful Little Maid," ssA Coco
Haul" and 'sHis Fathers Son." all OF :
pleasant character.
] The poetical effusions are also credit
able; particularly "Remembrance," by
Jonn Z. SAKE, and Conception" By
Edgar Faucet.
In the editorial pages, "Driftwood. d
"Nebul@," and the ssScientifc INSECT
lany" we have large amount OF yalua.
Bile and entertaining matter.
L LIPPINCOTTS.
This magazine for May opens with the
fifth of the Centennial papers, entitled
ssThe Century; Its Fruits and Festival D
In which We have a full description q
/ the inorstructures Of the coming great
i Exposition. 1t ls handsomely illus
] tfated, and has o plan OF the grounds
showing the position OF the different
structures, etc.
/ The writer OF the article, aBerlin and
IVienna," Prof. j. M. Hart, gives 8
graphic account OF those two famous
cities, their location and surroundings
their parks and edifices, together witt
the commercial and social relations o.
the inhabitants. f tl l'sI \
Another paper Of this kind, entitled
uGiimpses OF Constantinopie,D is by 3
lady who, IN the sprightly and gossipy
style peculiar to writer's of her sex, tells
of the curious scenes and incidents sht
Il encountered during her numerous strolls
through the streets and bazars OF the
Turkish Capitol, and makes good use o.
opportunities to introduce her readers
into several harems, describing the in
mates with their strange mode Of life
their attendants, ETC., making altogethei
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