Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-19
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

thfatrimony" by W. E. Norris is pub lished in their Leisure Hour Series by Henry Holt & Co. Of this book the London Satur- dag Recieao has said that it is a near approach to Thackeray's best work, both in kind and quality, and the New York Eoening Post says sAfter reading 'Matrimony,' even with such anticipations in the mind, most readers who are capable of approaching Thackeray' s peculiar charm will agree with us, we think, in saying that the Saturday Reoieo's judg- ment is not far out of the way. The manner of 'Matrimony' is distinctly the manner of Thackeray, and the quality of the work is not immeasurably below that of Pendennis' or sVanity Fair although there are certain su- preme touches in Thackeray which are MT. Norris despair" This is indeed high praise. The book is for sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 ssWoman's Handiwork in Modern Homes, '' by Constance Cary Harrison, Is very attrac- tive book to those interested in household art It treats of needle-work, of brush-work and of all manner of household decorations which can be done by women. The first part, on embroidery, gives precisely the in formation which is needed by thousands of our countrywomen concerning the means and methods of artistic embroidery. The various stitches used are described in detail, and ex- plained by diagrams wherever that explana- ton is necessary. The division which treats of brush-work deals not only with painting on china, but with painting in both water and oil colors on paper. linen, plush, silk, satin and tapestry, explaining each process clearly and concisely The hints on design are throughout practical and good, and the de- signs shown in illustrations are for the most part very good also. There are several col ored plates showing portieres designed by Mir. Coleman, MT. Tiffany and other artists. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, and for sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 ''The Fathers of the Third Century is the title of the latest of the "Early Christian Literature Primers" This valuable series is edited by Professor George P. Fisher, and this volume is the work of Rev. George A. Jackson. After synchronological table and 8 general introduction, the Greek fathers are introduced, among them Iren@us, Hippoly- tus Clement of Alexandria and Origen; then the Latin writers, especially Tertullian and Cyprian. These writers are charac- terized, and summary of their writings is given frequently in translation of quotations from the original works. The volume ends virtually with the Nicene council and that period which made the Christian religion State institution. Pub lished by D. Appleton & Co.,. New York, and for sale in this city by Judd the bookseller
 Literary Art" by John Albee, purports to be a conversation between painter, a pc ct and 8 philosopher, on the function of modern literature, which took place on the outer edge of the Concord school of pbilos- ophy. The book is not very entertaining or inspiring one. Published by E. P. Pnt- nam's Sons, New York, and for sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 That reader must be hard to please who in the diversified contents of the North Anae1f- ca1s Rerieao for June can find nothing to win his attention First we have an article by the Hon. Hugh McCulloch on ''Our Future Fiscal Policy" treating of the problems of refunding, the remonetization of silver, and the restoration of the United States to their just rank among the maritime nations of the world George B. Loring writes of 'sThe Patrician Element in American Society," that portion of the people, whatever their lineage, who are engaged in developing the mental, moral and material wealth of the re-