The New York herald., 1878-10-21


Henry w. Elliott There arc some very Moe iliustra
tons the article on ..rhs Sea Islands" Tho e'Easy
Chair discusses among other things, Lord Beacons-
fields literary Scribneris for the same month
Is brilliant number. II contains rs fronsispiece
a portrait OF Lcng!ellow by Wyatt Eaton, In the
mastery style OF his Bryant head. The article on
Longfellow Is written by Mr.. r. IL stoddard and is
profusely illustrated with views OF both the interior
and exterior of hts home at Cambridge, the latter
from the pencil Of Il. Swain Clifford Bret HaYte con-
tributes a characteristic poem, "rhs Spelling Bee At
Angels" illustrated by Thomas Eakius. Following
this is a poetic description OF ''Farm Lilo IN New
Ysrk" by John Burroughs. illustrated by Mary Hal.
lock Foote. Mono can read Mr.. Burroughs article
without at oncs wishing 10 i've inthe country. Mrs
Frances Hodgson Burnott's new novel, "Haworths," ("
Is commenced IN this number. II makes q splendid
beginning ana promises 10 excel "rhat Lass
o. Lowrie's" in interest and literary STYLE
Frederick Dieiman and John Boles furnish
tho illustrations The Atlantic IL not as va
ried or attractive In Its contents, this month
as usual There IS TOO great = samcness about
the articles. Mr.. Howell's serial, "rhe Lady Of
Aroos,ook." makes good beginning. and Mr. W. W.
S,ory's poem will hnd many admirers The Soon
tributors' Club 10 sprghiiy and mainsuins It's repu-
tation Tor lively discussion. The opening article IN
Ltppincos ON Seawanhaka, the Island Of Shells" BY
Jennie Young contains tho first asemps al original
illustration remember having IN Lippincoh's
Those by +. HopKinson Smith and W. NICK. Lsfan
very good. Macmsuan's opens with Mrs. Bur-
netrs "H"worth's,'' published simultaneously with
Its appearance in America. Among other good soiid
reading in TINS number Is Through tine Dark CONT
nsnt in $780," by ". Minto. ana an article 'Com-
puisory or Volunteer Service"
LITERARY CHIT CHAT.
"within Sound OF tho sca'' is tho title OF q
story BY the author oi "Vsra."
Tho McssrG Longmans are tho publishers Of the
second part OF The "Fuc Slmios OF National Man
uscripts Of Ireland" This part contains ninety spec-
mems coors of the chiet existiug MSS. connected
with ireland IRON A. ID. HOO 10 1893
Mr.. Magnlsson has brought to England from Swe.
den photographs OF 265 Rune slaves and books
wood, bone and horn, abouuding IN a variety OF
types TO she forms he and the mark days
en- mbIems. W F4.
..Hall Hours OF Blind Mans Holiday" Is tho title
OF selection oi the writings OF W. ". Fem, tor
merly drawing master AZ Westminster School,
hepworth Dixon's Royal Windsor" will be issued
By the Messrs rr1bner at an early date.
Bayard Taylor's .Princs Deucai,on" Will be pub
hsned IN England simultaneously with It's appearance
here.
ary" will be issued In London the end OF this month.
"The Golden Treasury" Of the Messrs Macmillan
will bo increased by tho addition Of . reprint Of
Lambs .sTalcs From Shakespeare" edtod, with
preface, by Row. Alfred Anger.
smith, Elder L. 20. announce y volume Of mixed
essays, W Matthew Arnold; "rne Classic Poets with
their Epics Eplomizcd," by W. I. Dobson, and
.Ethcs and 1Esthssies OF Modern Poetry" ~ J. B.
SslkirG
Tho Scottish Patriot Is the title Of new weekly
papor devoted 70 the intsfcsts Of pub
lished IN Glasgow.
Mr. Leon Gaut,er is about TO publish q collection OF
Latin lithergioal pieces from tho signth
the tenth centuries
A new novel by George Macdonald, entitled ..Paul
FAbsr, Su rgson, 10 announced by Hunt 4 Blackett
The library OF the late George I. Skons, which wall
bs sold at auction on Monday, the 4th sf November
BY Bangs & Co, consists of rare books anu manu-
scripts, issas, psaiters, &c, rcnly illuminated IN
gold and colors line specimens OF early printing and
early English poetry and the drama. Among tho in-
torestipg books Is volume Of John Donne's poems
formerly In tho possession OF Charles Lamb, and
loaned By MIN 10 Colefidge, who mado eopeus notes
all over the margins OF the book The catalogue II
carefully prepared by Mr. George Coombs-
J.W Bouton has some invting books In press Tor
early publication. They are ''orgin. Progress and
Destiny OF the EngIIsn Language and Literature, by
John A. Welsse; stannsld's ..Coast Scenery !" "The
Philosophy OF Existsnce," by Il. O. Keilsy, N. u. !;
ssTne Rosicrucans: Their Rites aud Mysteres," !"
with 800 illustrations by Hargravs Jennings, ana =
fourth edition OF Mms BIsvatsxy's "Iss CRveiled.n
Forest and Stream Furnishing Company have Just
issued tpe fourth edition OF Haochs "Sportsm ms
Gaxetlcef." 90e pages, with important emenda,ops,
By Professor Gill; OF the Smithsonian Institution IN
tho natural history classification, and the addition OF
glossary and other useful to sportsmcn. This
is most comprehensive encyclopedias. and is In
dorscd by Professor Hayden, Of tho United statss
Geological Survey.
Scribner's Monthly hns received from the owner, Mr.
p Haidenman OF Pennsylvania the rst right OF en-
CRAVING Caroan Durans portrait OF Nine. Modjc cska,
now Goupis Gallery. Tbis, with other pictures Of
tho Countess Bozsnsa, various chsracters will ac
company an article to appear in shat magazine.
NEW BOOKS RECEIVED.
Poems Of Places Edited by Hensy ". Longfsllow
Africa. Hou.hton. Osg,od Co, publishers. Boston.
The Europeans sketch. BY Henry amcs. Jr. Hough-
ton. osgood Co. Publishers Boston. ttft Ha5hFsE
The White Horse OF WOotton story OF love-
IN the midland counties OF England snc