Middletown transcript., 1876-04-01
Book Notices.

-LIPpINeOTT s. MAGAztNE-ln %LipplncOtte
Magazinefor April, the fourth paper on 'The
Century, its Fruits and its Festival bringf
us TO the Cedlenuial ExhiutioH, gives an ann
pie and critical description of the principal
buildings, with suitable illustrations Read
ers who follow this series OF articles will be
prepared to visit the Exhibition with the pre-
vious knowledge of its aims and arrange
menis necessary for proper comprehension
and full enjov ovment OF the spectacle. The
finely illustrated Sketches of India" are con-
cluded in this number. the final paper dealing
with the new era now opening for that mag
nificent country, whose most intelligent ma
tives are rapidly assimilating the civilization
of the West, and breaking down the barriers
Of cast. and superstition. A long and earn
est article on ''T'he College Student" by Pro-
fessor James Morgan Hart, will commend it,
self to the attention of all who are interested
in the details of our collegiate system. and
who desire its improvement; willie another
educational subject, of more special charac-
ter, "The Instruction of Deaf Mutes,' is
briefly but suggestively treated by lady who
has had personal experience in the work. OF
the fiction in this number it is sufficient TO
mention +The Atonement of Lean Dundas,"
which has taken so strong a hold on the in
terest of its readers, and a story by Sarah
Winter Kellogg, "The House that Susan
Built" which is evidently study from the
life of female character and enterprise. The
number is certainly strikingly attractive
one.
ScRIBNER FOR APRIL.-The history and
characteristics of Yale College are sketched
by Prof. Beers quite fully in the leading arti-
Gle of Scribner for April; and the illustra-
tions, over thirty in number, cover good
deal of ground. A curious question is asked
in another illustrated paper, namely us
there Subterranean Outlet to the Upper
Lake Region?" In "Poe, Irving and Haw-
thorne" "a comparative estimate of these au-
thors by George P. Lathrop, some hitherto
unpublished details appear with regard to the
ancestry and life of Hawthorne. Two brief
papers in this humber are of special interest,
namely, revised translation of the "Dies
Ir@," by General Dix; and hitherto un-
published letter by Minister Everett to John
Quincy Adams, proposing, in effect, that
Spain should mortgage Cuba 10 the United
States, and thus settle vexed question for at
least a hundred ears. Of 'GabrIel Conroy"
there are five chapters, certainly not lacking
in incident or interest; and Edward Everett
Hale's Philip Noan's Friends continues.
Among other Topics DR.. Holland dis
cussrs "Revivals and Evangelists," and the
Old Cabinet contains brief essays on George
Washing ton. Bible-Reading, etc In the other
Editorial departments Mr.. P. 7. Quinn con-
tinues his suggestions as to the management
of small places, number of receipts are given
TOR Centennial Cookery, Emerson's last book
is noticed, and new inventions and methods
are recorded. Bric-,l-Brac contains an au-
thenti, account of the origin, rise and pro.
gress in America of the famous horse-car poe
try Of the period, accompanied by the music
to which the song was FIRST sung.
ST. NICHOLAS FOR APRIL opens with an in
teresting article ON Sir Joshua Reynolds
painting OF the strawberry Girl" illustrated
by an admirable reproduction of the painting
itself, which forms the frontispiece of the
number. Among the other contributions, the
most prominent, perhaps, are Charles l.
Braces article on The Poor Boys Astor
House." which gives many amusing and
pathetic scenes from IA New York newsboy's
life, and is capitally illustrated by N. " GOLF;
and Frank R. Stockton's paper on the com
ing Centennial Exhibition, or Americas
Birthday Party" with pictures Of the princi-
pal buildings. As for stories, How Grizzly
freed Ubed Rollins is narrative which.
with its excellent illustrations, is both excit-
ing and amusing "A Lake on Fire" des-
cribes an incident which could only have hap
pened among the dwelers by the great inlaLd
lakes. The boy EmigraDts,' too, continue
their adventurous journey, and reach, this
month, the divide of the continent, from
which they begin enthusiastically their down
hill journey toward the gold-mines. Mrs.
Rebecca Harding Davis furnishes a capital
biographical sketch of the famed painter
"Giibert Stuart" with picture Of the stable
studio, where he painted his portrait Of WASH
ington and the Talk with Girls is very
sensible one, by H. H., on the subject OF
CHEEKY People " The departments are crowd
ed with good things, and there is wedged in
among them, this month, a fine music page by
F. Boot.
The AMERICAN FARMER.-The number for
April is received, and, as the season for
spring work is at hand, special regard seems
lc have been paid to meet all the requirements
of the farmer. Among the many original
and other papers, many formulas for hOlne-
made fertilizers are given, and the instruction
afforded on the cultivation of the various
crops will be found extremely useful and
timely. Those looking Ior homes in the
the sale and division of lands, will find
several very valuable papers descriptive Of the
several localities inviting attention. The re-
ports of discussions of Agricultural Clubs and
Fru, Growers Associations are numerous,
and always instructive, coming from the best
practical farmers and horticuturists. Be-
sides these. numerous other matters are treat
ed on, all of which are of great use. Pub
lshed by s. Sands & Son, Baltimore, Md, al
$1 so per year-5 copies for $5.