Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07
CDRRENT LITERATUR


ST. NICHOLAS, for October, keeps up with
the season by bringing chestnuting particu-
larry to mind
trated.
How to Save Time, is worth being learnt
by heart. Not that its suggestions are new
but, carried out they would almost double
the working power of life. Most people Of
middle age are yet graphing with them. How
important, then, that they should be assimi-
lated at the forming period, as to require no
further thought nor effort during the active
years ahead.
There Is the usual abundance of good
stories and pictures, and those who are judges
seem to approve THE Fairport Nine"
APPLETON for October. miracle of good
selection, has Bldcktooods late admirable
paper upon ''Sonnets," the commencement of
one of Theuriets stories, and Judge Morgan's
further exemplification of the injustice of
international tribunal for Egypt-tbis last
paper being, 1t is to be presumed, original
property.
From Temple Bar come curious instances
of literary discovery. Yet more peculiar
samples of wills seem to have been collected
Tor Appleton itself. No more ENTERTAINMENT
whimsical reading can be desired Yet il is
painful to see the amount of malice c6nden
sable IN last testament.
bit of curious old-world scandal, the trial
OF the Earl and Countess of Somerset IL
revived from the days of James First of
England.
Cardinal Manning takes up the Bradlaugh
controversy as against the defendant, while
Leslie stephen views its opposite aspects.
Dr. Bastian's book upon brain and Mind
Is reviewed DIR. Richardson gives valuable
directions as to bathing. Twice a day he
thinks not too oftenl for complete but very
rapid abution
James Jackson Jarves paper upon Modern
Italian Painting" claims attention from those
keeping abreast of art. Eduardo Cell, of
Florence, now but 30, he thinks in n fair way
to become the head of his profession in Italy
and conquer European fame.
The INTERNATIONAL REVIEW for October,
in accordance with the times, is largely
political. Cuthbert Mills endeayoring to SET
the present issue in broad, practical light,
points ont to the Republican party how to
deal with the large business and economic
issues taking the place of those arising from
the war.
Mr.. Fitch presents General Garfield as conf
petent 10 take charge of them or ANYTHING
else that may arise and considering this
smoothes away the strange unexpectedness of
his nomination.
The "Story of the Poncas." perhaps the
best, yet most wronged of all Indians, and
special wards of the late William Welsh, is
detailed.
The tenth census, marked departure from
Old methods, Is declared Il success. Particu-
lar pains were taken with the statistics of
criminal and pauper classes, which are par
ticularly elusive az the basis of preventive
legislation. such as is now sought in all
countries
The struggling railroad" side of the cor
poratlon question Is pleaded With this and
a rapturous review of concord Philosophy
especially exemplitied in the last few wears,
home matters of present issue are dismissed,
Talandier,a deputy of the extreme left gives
one of his accustomed papers upon French
politics. Jules Simon's ambition troubles
MN. lie sees III him centre ready formed
for probable reactionary measures The rep
resentative body as now composed, does
Justice only to the b0urgeOiSie, not to the
workmen. Yet that these should betake
themselves to peaceful progress instead OF
| brute force Is the wise counsel of their adyo-
| cate.
Brander Matthews. complains that Angler,
| one of the strongest and most moral of
| French dramatists, is not in vogue upon
| American theaters
Or. Ellis gives readable paper upon
John Cotton one of the first spiritual
| tNo'htls vi luS ilufcl al New Eng
| land, and as was the custom of those DAYS an
| equal power i'll the state.
The tanuens cOmmemoration calls an at,
| tentlon, manifested i'll various ways, to thu
land of his birth. Mr.. Crawford's "Portuga
Old and New" from all accounts is excellent
reading. So also doubtless, Lady Jackson,
recent book. LTPPINcoTT, for October, has q
readable paper upon the same theme, Will
| the best illustrations that we have ever seel
III TINS periodical. Architectural details III,
| particularly good, being clear, well-shadet
and cut i'll pure line. "Belem Convent" is al
/ example.
Americans Abroad" il racy treatment o
an utterly threadbare subject.
| some of the cuts in "A Chapter of Ameri
can Exploration still further attest marvel
lous improvement in this department whIl
lhe accompanying description gives Viyit
impression of the glorious beauty .
| Colorado.
A lady, who for few weeks consented t,
assist the regular missionaries ut larg
school for girls ill Hawaii, draws an eNccllen
picture of the situation. The nature of tn
girls Is accorded with their tropical surround
| ngs. Whrlwlnds and insurrectons coul
never se unexpected. A few hours NIGH
under the work of years physically am
| morally.
Onlda gives child'S story touching an,
full of her tender regard for animals.
The concluding paper on /" Horse Racing il
France, IL more entertaining than the first
1t gives little glimpses OF the Orleanist court
still kept up at Chantily under the auspice
OF the Due d Aumalc.
The last of "Stldes in the Sums" an
"A Graveyard ldyl." are too sad for thos
who see too many things of the kind to nee
to read about them
Mrs. Hooper writes of Roger the grea
French tenor, charmngly introducing hi
"reminiscences of Jenny Lind, whom he COZ
sidered i'll nature rs well az voice almo,
divine
The New England Conservatory of Music
treated to a most tattering notice, whic
many who have received its benefits wi
judge not undeserved. As Il whole the nun
| Der is a success.