Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-04-22
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

RHoNA is the latest novel from the pen O
Mrs. Forester. 1t is published by the mouse
OF }. b. Lippincott q Co., us Market street
PhlIadelphla. RhOna is read bic produc
tlon and will no doubt have large sale.
The St. Nicholas for May, published by
Charles Scrlbner d Sons, 743 Broadway, New
ork, Is out. st. Nicholas is a publication
of merit, and is eagerly looked for each
month by It's readers. 1t can be found at al
news stands and book stores.
AMONG the publications of interest is d.
Bernddy' s Ne-cE Of Kin Gazette published al
Is John street, Bedford row, London, Eng
land. The paper contains a list Of unclaimed
estates and money abroad, for which heirs
are sought IN this and other lands
HE May number of the Nursery, a
montniyemagazlne for youngest readers, nas
oeen published by John l.. Shorey, 36 Brom-
held street, Boston. The chief recommeu da-
ton Of the Nursery is that the writers never
forget tnat they are talking to young people,
and yet they DO not write as if all children
were to be treated as babes.
AMONG the latest publications is the Bible
Stttdent. OF this city. 1t is monthly Jour
nal VI religious and general information, es-
peclally devoted to the interest of the bible
schools. The editors are Rev. DIR. S. Lam
drum, Ct Memphis, and Rev. l. A. Duncan,
OF jackson, Tennessee. The contents of the
The article by Rev. DR.. Landrum on the sub
Ject, Pastors and Epidemics,' - is a paper
worth perusal and study. He asserts that
the general rule Is that pastors must remain
with their people in epldemics, and this
should be considered IN becoming pastor. ;"
He adds as follows: MY experience is that
In the matter OF nursing the intelligence
ana sympathy OF a pastor is worth to the sick
and their families more than forty nurses
HE Christian TJDso,, TO- A.
talns the first OF series of articles on ''French
Cookery OF To-day" by L. Delmonico. 1t de-
lines and explains what French cookery
really Is, contrasting it with American, and
affords consider .ble Information in regard to
Its history and growth, both in its native
land and IN the CHIMES Of its adoption, with
special reference to its hygienic and economic
features. The second analyzes the system of
the French dinner, and ex plains the philoso-
phy OF Its service, while the remainder will
contain specific directions for the preparation
OF those light dishes which are tasteful and
Wh9iesomely appetZing, yet inexpensive; and
winch IN them selves constitute the chief at
traclon 10 gross feeders when occasionally
lndulging at Les Freres' Proyenceanx or
Chevet's, during visit to Paris. Both to
master and mistress of the house, we venture
to predict, this series Of articles will be espe-
claliy welcome and suggestive of pleasant
fare IN that trying time to housekeepers-th
heated term.
HE May number of the North American
Re0ie'0 Is brilliant and readable publication.
The opening article on Our Election Law"
oy george w. M Crazy, secretary of war, is
ably written. The writer saws that govern
eminent based upon popular surface can he
In the best sense only to the EXTENT
that the public choice is truly expressed. fairly
a.certalned and fully obeyed: and That n
such a government the Importance of nrovid
ing efficient safeguards for the puritv and
'anctlty of the ballot cannot be overesfI-
mated. lie points out the defects in nnr
present system, and suggests means for 40.
curing honest results. The second paner is
entitled Campaign Notes In Russia - and is
oy Lieutenant +. V. Greene, United States
lrmy. This officer served with the Rnssian
lrmy as military 0ttache of the United States
government, and the article is in substance
| reproduction Of his official report. n ia |
published by permission Of the war depart- |
nent, and its interest and value are an.
lanced by the insertion of notes from Gen-
rails Sherman and Skobeloff. 1t closes wito
! criticism Of the abilities of the commanSe~s
It the RUSSIAN and Turkish forces. Amono
he other contributors are the followino.
teV: y: b. rockingham, Prof Simon New
omb, Mr.: Lloyd Bruce and President Henry
lortoD, OF Stevens institute.
HE latest startling publication, from iba
ousS Vi 1noclas j. Brashears, WASHINGTON
} drama In i've acts, entitled MalaI,e Sur,
att and from the pen of Dr. J. w. Rogers
the Washington City bar. This eentIen,an
well known in this city, where some wears
go he was brilliant rector of one Of onr
Episcopal churches. The drama which he
as written brings in as characters or dy0une
s persOnCe President Lincoln" and family
President johnson" Madame Suratt3J y
Annie Surratt, :" John Surratt, e" .'Tiente,,-
at Beal, Lilly Beal, ~. Wilkes Bootb ,,
Edwin Booth, agnes Booth" siGenersI
-ussy, William H. Seward ssPavna y
Atzerot, "Herold, ""Dr. Mary Trofter, >,
Baker" and ''Conger," detectives, "Presi.
ent DAVIS, " Robert E. Lee" ghosts Of
'ers and soldiers. DR.. Rogers opens wifi !
address to the public, as follows: Char :
ony being now restored and the Union >
essrved, have endeavored to present the .
rrItic scenes with which our great rebellion !
osed, and beg leave to suggest that the !;
rsh expressions put here In the mouths of c
tn Confederate and Federal actors find NO a
ace In my own heart nor in the hearts. I r
lst, OF any of my countrymen in either sec a
N OF the Union; but in writing a drama of a
times found 1t necessary to make the +
personalities OF either party speak as they a
merry felt. If my work should live, it d
IL stand as beacon over a bloody sea, to O
IN our children when we who fought upon &
hall have passed AWAY ~ n