Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-13

One of Longfellow's most charming
serenades has been translated into French
and set to music by Anatole Lionnet. 1,
i printed in the Paris Figaro.
The February Atlantic Moathly will ap-
near As IL no fire had occurred, and will
1--WE in addition to Its full quota OF read
mo A supplement containing a complete
sreouut OF the Holmes breakfast, includ-
ing all the speeches, poems and letters OF
that memorable occasion.
The most remarkable book OF the sea-
son is undoubtedly the anonymous novel
~ Fools Errand," published by Fords,
Howard 4 Hubert, and advertised in an
other column. IL is vivid picture OF the
nrocess of reconstruction in the Southern
States. The armed conflict had ceased.
The old social order was crushed. Then
began the struggle for supremacy in the
new States created under old names-the
conflict between ancient prejudices and
new ideas, between organized ignorance
ana instructed intelligence. The carpet
hsgyer. the freedman, the dispoSsessed
STAKEHOLDER and the freeman OF the North
are the leading characters in this strange
5rama. and they are all exhibited in cos
tune and with proper scenery. The book
has permanent value, and the publishers
40 wen to use every effort TO bring 1t be-
fore the public.
NV MECHANICAL JoURNAL--We have
before Us the first number OF the Black
,,,;,k and Wksel,rright, a new illustrated
nsner devoted TO the interests OF Black
smiths. wheelwrights, Carriage and Wag-
an Makers. Machinists, etc. In size and
General appearance il resembles somewhat
the Seisafl6c american, being Handsomely
nriuted on fine paper and filed with engray-
ings illustrating the different subjects treat
Ell We notice articles on "Tempering
Steel Springs" Heating Steel, "Seien-
,iac Uorseshoeing," Letter from Robert
Bonner" King solomon and the Black
smiths" welding Compounds, ohio
Horse-shoers' Convention, Growth OF
Carriage Building" Seasoning Timber,
and much other valuable matter OF prac-
teal character. prominent feature Is a
Veterinary Department, in which suoscrio-
ers will receive advice concerning the treat
meut OF sick horses and cattle free OF
charge. The terms or subscription have
been fixed AZ the low rate OF Sl.OO year,
and the publisher announces that the pa
per will be sent on trial for three months
FOR 25 cents in postage stamps. Address
the Blacksmith and Wheeler1ghi, NO. -
Beekman street, New York.
BLLoU's MONTHLY MAGAZINE FoR JAN
UIRY.-The January number OF Bdlious
Monthly Illustrated Magazine is marvel OF
beauty and goodness, filed 10 repetition
with the best OF engrayings stories, poems,
and esssys,-a remarkable combination or
ALI that a frst-class magazine should con-
tain. The new type and new forms OF the
magazine are aiding IL 20 force its way d.
rect into the hearts OF the people; and,
when IL has secured Judgement there, II
will remain. for no one can read IL and not
like IL. IL is library in itself and yet the
price Is only Is cents copy or sl.5O per
annum, postpaid. This is cheap; but the
material Is good, frst-class in every ie-
spect. The contents OF the January num-
her are a follows; "reminiscences or
Ia Belle France" The Druid Prophecy;
Parted :" 1.-TWO New-Yea Ewes; BE
yond the Picket Lines" ''Joe's Sister,
CATALAN Superstition" 1.-The Newly :
Snow :" "Scurvy;" The Master OF Cry
nant Abbey" "Only Evergreens; To
DespOndeut Friend :" The Balance OF Ma
ture;" Dangerous Houses; :" indigestion,
its Cause and Cure;" Hating People;
Gods behind the Loom" ''Thaddeus
Marvin's Love Story" "Ethelburga;
lone Way of Carving Turkey our
Young Peoples Story-Teller,-"Fred and
FloSsie:" THE Horn OF Plenty Santa
Claus Boots = Mans Adventures;
Trust and Wait" "Ruthyen's Puzzle
PAGE" Editorial Notes" The House
Keeper" Curious Matters" Things
Pleasant and Otherwise" "Our Picture
Gallery"
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