The New York herald., 1878-11-15
LITERATURE.

The first issue Of Progress. Colonel John w. For
ney's new journal is just ont in Philadelphia. 1t is
handsome twenty-page weekly paper with an At
tractive appearance and varied and interesting
selection OF articles. The editorial paragraphs
current events, the theatres. &C.. followed by
letters from London Paris and Washington; the first
Of series of sketches Of Philadelphia clubs; an in
stalment OF Justin McCarthys new novel. Donna
Quixote;" poem by Walt whitman. and the begin
ming of what promises to be interesting series of
sketches Of .'Our Living Old Men, Colonel Forney
late OF the Philadelphia Eress.s the sole editor and
proprietor of Progress.
Manly Miles. NJ d. late professor Of agriculture in
the Michigan Agricultural College, has published
through d. Appleton & Co. "Stock Breeding:
Practical Treatise the Applications OF the Laws of
Development and Heredity to the Improvement and
Breeding Of Domestic Animals" The book will be
found very interesting by breeders Of stock OF
all kinds. and should be read atcntively by all
gagged in such pursuits, if the Doctor is correct
in all the theories he advances, great improves
ments can be made in our live stock Of all kinds.
History of The Administration of the Right Hon.
Frederick Temple. Eerl Of Duffern, by William
Leggo: Lowell Printing Company. Montreal. and
q. NJ. Adam. Toronto The object of the above
named attractive volume is to illustrate the progress
in British North America OF the political system
there known as responsible government" but
which is simply imitation Of the constitutional
form of government which has been slowly evolving
itself in Great Britain since the reign Of George III.
As the author justly observes it has been left to the
Earl ofDuern to place the centre stone in the arch.
and it is with this scheme always in view that the
writer proceeds analyticaly to explore the labyrinth
of political questions that naturally in the
reorganization OF government and the Introduction
of new clements Of success. Among the latter,
without ndulging in fulsome panegyric. the author
dwells upon the importance of genial DEMOCRATIC.
sociale nature the part of Governor General of
the Dominion Of Canada, composed Is il is Of many
provinces differing in laws. language and religion.
and quotes the example of the Earl OF
Duffcrin one that may be emulatcd
to the advantage of future rulers II is peculiarly
true of Canada that the bitterness Of partisan contests
has been often assuaged by the nerposition Of the
genial influence Of the Executive. especially during
the late administration. and the author is fortunate
in being able to select such admirable diplomat and
gentleman the Earl of Dufern wherewith to Illus
trste his argument. If there people the face
Of the globe loyal to their rulers and jeslousy proud
of their history it is the present generation Of Can
adams and it is not subject for wonder that keen
observer Of events should have noticed the effect pro-
ducel upon this peculiarly patriotic affection by the
charms of conciliation the exhibition Of generosity
almost prodga in its outpour and the personal con-
tact between chief and citizen that has characterized
the official and social associations Of Lord Duern and
the people of British North America from Halifax to
Victoria. The work will amply repay perusal andia
full of instruction.
Canada Under the Administration Of the Earl OF
Duferin." by George Stewart. Jr. scBelford Pub
fishing Company Toronto. There are few stat0mer
Of the present time who have travelled more exen.
sively than Lord Dufferin late the Governor General
OF Canada. There who have made them
selves thoroughly familiar by personal observa
ton with the wauts OF their constituents than this
noble Irish Earl. and it is evidently labor OF love
that the editor OF the above named work has under
taken in compiling and arranging the speeches made
many occasions which illustrate the condition Of
affairs that existed during the viceroys admnistra
ton. These speeches in themselves part Of the
history of the country for they embody facts of q
political and geographical character that Of
little interest The book s therefore. more dcsrrp-
tive than philosophical. and the author evidently de-
pefds for instructive reading matter more upon the
strong light thrown by Lord Dufferin rather than
npon his own resources. and the many romantic and
practical incidents with which the modern history Of
Canada abounds. 1t is o noteworthy fact that the
Earl has given no fewer than 500 medals during his
recent administration.