The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-10
VEN. LITER.aTURE.


copy of the story, entitled "A Long Time
Ago." Meta Orred, and published by Harper
Brothers. 1t Is an octave volume in paper
cover and sold at fifty cents. lt,is sweet.
pathetic story OF domestic life, in which love,
sorrow, tragedy and happiness blend as they do
IN the world of reality. There are qualities in
the story and in the characters that awaken the
readers sympathies and hold his attention from
the first page to the last, although the plot is
entirely free from sensationalism and extrava-
gance, and the style is simple. The London
Atheneum pronounces il meritorious produc-
Paragraph History Of the American Revolu-
ton, by Edward Abbott. (Boston: Roberts
Brothers). Chicago: Jansen. McCiurg ~ Co.
ll2 pages; cloth, 90 cents.
This little, and rather unpretentious, book is
a resume of the principal causes which brought
on the War Of the Revolution, and chIono-
logical statement OF the more prominent and
important events OF that saDguinary struggle.
Each topic and event is conclsely and clearly
stated in single paragraph. To readers who
lave been familiar with the history OF those
stirring times, and who desire to refresh their
memories, nothing is better adapted to that
purpose than perusal OF that little book; and
those who have never read the extended histo-
ries of our Revolution, q perusal will give
good idea and fair knowledge OF that eventfui
period. AS q work Of reference 1t possesses
great value. and We can conscientiously COM
mend it to all as just the aid they need in their
historical studies. Ii would make an excellent
school book. The following extract will give
the reader a very fair idea OF the authors
method of treating his subject:
1865. October. The FIRST COLONIAL Con-
aREss. In the midst OF the excitement over
the Stamp Act, and in the interval between its
enactment and the time for 1t to take effect,
II bad occurred to the General Court OF Massa-
ehusetts to cali congress- OF deputies from
the several Colonies for deiberation. New
York was fixed upon as the place, and the first
Tuesday in October as the time. Twepty-eght
delegates assembled, representing nine Colo
MES; namely, Massachusetts, Rhode Island,
Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, South
Carolina, Delaware, New Jersey and New York,
New Hampshire sent no representatives, but
agreed to abide by the result; and during the
session q messenger arrived from Georgia,
having come thousand miles by land to OBJ
tain copy OF the proceedings. The Congress
remained IN session some eighteen days, occu-
pied with discussions Of the policy which the
Colonies should pursue. Timothy Ruggles, OF
Massachusetts, presided. The South Carolina
deputies were leading spirits. Three impor-
tant papers were adopted. The question before
the Congress was upon what ground to rest the
demand for colonial liberty. Should stand be
made simply for rights held under royal char
ters or, going back of charters, should those
natural and inalienable rights be insisted on,
which are the provision OF eternal justice
and truth? Upon this question there was
vide difference OF views. Ruggles and Otis, OF
Massachusetts, and johnson, or Connecticut,
favored the former alternative; Livingston, CT
New York, and Gadsden. OF South Carolina, the
latter. The latter was finally adopted. and the
Congress drew up Declaration OF Rights, ad-
dresses to the Houses OF Parliament, and
Petition to the King, setting forth the grew
ances Of the Colonies, dwelling on the right OF
trial by jury. and protesting against the impo-
sltion OF taxes except by the colonial legisla-
lures. These papers were duly signed by
majority of the members Of the Congress, act
ing IN the name OF the Colonies. who thus be-
came, as these their representatives expressed
1t, "a bundle OF stickf, which could neither
be bent nor broken"
The Peoples Condensed Library-a compendi-
um OF universal knowledge, historical, Sci
entifc, mechanical and statistical, comprising
the origin OF many things not generally
known-compiled and arranged by X. Nj.
washburn. Published by the author. Bur-
lngton, Iowa. 600 pp.-embossed cloth.
This is the title page Of book laid on our
table by our townsman, Geo. w. Glidden. Esq,
who is the commercial traveller for book pub
lishing concern at Burlington, Iowa. The work
appears to be of considerable value as source
Of information about many things that intell-
gent people are expected to know, and of great
value as a work of reference, FOR in it are
stored away snugy many things Of which peo-
pie wish to find some account Of on very many
occasions. 10 the present day encyclopedias
abound, and works OF reference are numerous
and complete. The great difficulty, however,
with most Of these is that their great bulk and
extent place their cost far beyond the reach Of
people OF moderate purses, and they are thus
rendered unavailable to the general public. Mr.
Washburn has shown excellent judgment, and
be reader who takes up the book will find his
interest steadily increasing as he advances in
rs pages. Such book will serve TO occupy
Inany leisure hour, while 1t is full OF interest
and instruction to the young. Several very fine
'ASci pOiiaite dic SiNcus Tue
hose OF Robert Fulton, George Stephenson
md Samuel F. B. Morse. brief description
" the Centennial buildings, with full page en-
rawlings, concludes the work.
Mr.. Glidden will establish an agency in this |
Village for the canvass and sale Of this valuable
Of knowledge to as many OF our
oeople as shall desire to possess the work. II
viii be sold only by subscription.
HARPER's MAGAZINE FOR NOVEMBER, 1876, is |
bright and beautiful number, rlch in the vAri-
ty or its contents and in pictorial illustration.
he Number opens with poem by the author
Z John Halifax, Gentleman" entitled Mag
US and Norma: Shetland Fairy Tale. Con-
tructed as an operetta for musical accom-
snlment it is full OF rich lyrical gems and it
an exquisite story. Mr.. Fredericks illustra-
ions are worthy Of the poem. Harriet Pres
oft Spofford contributes an article on Medieval
'urniture, illustrated with thirty-two engrav-
ngs; treating especially of the Gothic style
nd it's modern adaptations. Horace f. Scud-
ers Puritan Gentleman in New England
ives the reader some very interesting glimpses
u the domestic life Of Governor John Win
hrop A. II. Guernsey, in another illustrated