The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28
LITERATURE.
Magazines.

Mountains, which mas inc nrst pace III thc ouuc
Earpers II IL cannot claim the merit OF novelty
asa subject for magazine illustration, is at least
reasonable and pleasant to read, and the new VIZ
itors to that famous summer resort VIII ma IL
convenient and useful, while its illustrations are
among the best OF their kind. The same Is true
OF the illustrations Of the next article, on hum
ming birds; while like cncomium can be freely
passed upon the illustrations of the first OF a Sc
yles OF papers on Portugal, by Mrs Llnze
W. Cbampney who, regarding Portugal as "A
Neglected Corner Of Europe" vindicates the
character Of its people as full OF amiaole
qualities worthy OF admiration. and the land as
one presenting many points OF local and hiatori-
cal interest. Mr. William Winter, in an article
accompanied by an admirable portrait, writes
about Edwin Booth and his acting, in strain
which, though trihe too eulogstic, is, In con
oeetioD with some spicy anecdotes OF his early
life, exceedingly pleasant reading. Luigi MONT,
In a brief article acquants us with Benedetto
Civilett q promising young Italian sculptor,
with illustrations of some Of his works. Mr.
James Parton contributes an article on Jeanne
Dar.," which is probably the latest fashion Of
writing Joan of Arc" 10 which one is apparent
" brought face to face with that remarkable
woman by faithful report OF her conversations
with her Judges, who SO unjusiy sent her to the
stake. The single page illustration OF Robert
Herrck's "Msd Maydes Song" is quite gem
In the way Of wood engraving, though no less
exquisite than some Of Abbey's drawings accom-
panyng Amelia A. Bars interesting article on
Ballads and Ballad Music Illustrating Shake
speare." Edward Atkinson talks practically
l,y Ea ~ BAY nj I'm pfrih MI
a lore story; and the serial novels Of Miss Hardy
and Miss Woolson are continued; while In the
way Of poetry nothing finer has appeared in n
long time in any magazine than "The First Set
tiers Story" by VIII Carleton.
SCaiBsERs MONTHLY. tScribpor " Co., New
York. "a year, The discussions Of the san-
tary condition Of New York, though a topic Of
che most urgent importance, have become SO
muddled in the papers by their admixture with
politics, that it is treat to read something go
lucid aud sensible on the subject as the articles
of Mr. Waring, the one In til, June Scrbner
treating OF "The Remedy" which 1t is needless
20 say he proposes shall be thorough. II. W.
Glider, with appropriate illustrations describes
the Farragut Monument soon to DO erected in
Union Square, accompanied by brief biograph
teal sketch OF Mr.. Augustus st. Gaudens, the art
ist and as akin to to the same subject, Mr. J. c.
Kinny. who was one OF EN- tells the story Of the
great admlrals famous victory OF Mobile. Other
reasonable papers in the Juno ScriJtcy' are a
brief sketch Of the late Earl of Bcaconsfeld, ac.
companied by full page por'at, engraved by
Cole, together with an unpublished sonnet writ.
ten by Dsraeli in 1889; brief biographical and
critical sketch OF the artist Basten Lepagc, Illus
trated with portrait by Cole Of the principal liz
ure III Lepage's painting, Joan OF Arc listening
60 the Voices which attracted much atten-
ton ct the recent exhibition or the Society of
American A fists in New York; a scholarly review
Of the Revised New Testament" just published,
by Professor Fisher, Of Yale; "Thc Westminster
Play" description Of one of the annual per
iormances ct an ancient Latin play for which
the Westminster school is noted, aud which, per.
haps, melted Harvard to the production Of the
Greek play; Some New Berries" including late
uews from the fruit world by r. =. Roe, with
three illustrations OF natural size; also, pape,
on practical Horticulture" by Peter II. nderson
the wel.knswn horIcul,urist, with numerous II
iustrations by Brennan and others Lovers Of
light reading will find plenty to interest them in
The opening installment Of "A Fearful Response
tihty," by w d. Howells; "a Rainy Day with
Uncle Remus;' "Maiame Delphine;" Fritz
"Along the Nerth Shore Of Long Island" &c.
&c, These contributions with others not
named, together with the six departments
make the present number Of great variety ant
interest.
NORTH AMERICAN REvIgw. %. Appleton u
Co. New York IS year, The reader must b,
hard 10 please indeed who in the diversified con
tents Of the North American Reriec for Jun,
should find nothing to win his attention. FRS
we have an article by the Hon. Hugh McCuloci
on "Our Future Fiscal Policy" treating OF tn,
problems Of refunding, the reconciliation o
oliver, and the restoration Of the United State
20 their just rank among tho maratime nation
OF the world. George b. Loring writes OF 9TH,
Patriclan Element Ia American Society,"" but tn
reader need apprehcnd no slorifcatlon Of artlfi
eial rank, for In the authors estimation the pa
trcisn element here 10 simply the strongest pop
ular element-thst portion Of the people. what
ever their lineage. who are engaged in develop
iDg the mental, moral and material wealth of tn
Republic. Dorman b. Eaton makes a splr,e,
defense OF civil service reform; Prof w. q. Sum
ner states very clearly the argument for fire.
clips Frederick Douglass writes OF ''The Colo
Ll6e;" Desire Charnay, OF "The Ruins Of Contra
America" DR.. Austin Flint discusses the bene
its Of vaccination; j. NJ. Mason asserts the law
fai power OF the government to regulate railwa,
charges: AMI finally. Prof. Z. &. Morse sets fortl
the evidences OF the existence Of man upon thu
continent In prehistoric times.
LirrgLLs LIVING ACE. QLitteli & Co., Boston
: Sssy ear) The numbers for the weeks endinl
Hsy 7th and 18th respectfully have the following
- articles: slGttos aJ.llssEs.
n The Unity 81 Nature, BY the Dske Of Argyll
The Court OF Hanover, and Study OF Carlyle
cootsopcrary; Oh scottish Society, Black wood