The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1883-03-22
NUMBER II.


On THE WING. Rambling Notes of a trip to
the Pacific. By Mary L. Blake, (M. Z. b. atl-
thor of Poems" Rambling Talks" etc, etc.
This is a delightful volume of travel and in
vests the journey across the continent with
fresh interest. Those who are to make the trip
should have this little book to read by the way,
While those who remain at home may, through
its pages, ride night and day. in Pullman and
Wagner cars. having @assing glimpscs of the
great western plains. the picturesque canons
and high mountain passes, the Yosemite, and
other wonders of the Sierra Nevada the quaint
sights of the Mexican border-land, the beauty
and attractivcncSs of Southern California. and
the strange phases of life met with in san Fran
cisco, in the mining towns, in the capitol of
Mormondom, and among the aborigines. Those
familiar with these sights and scenes will have
revealed to them much that is new and interest
ing by Mrs. Blake's graphic and brilliantly
written sketches. It Is certainly charming
book. 'On the Wing" is issued in handsomely
illuminated cloth covers, and the price is one
dollar Sent postpaid on receipt Of price. Lee
4 Shepherd, publishers, Boston.
NOTES.
The next Round Robin is 70 be entitled
"Fanchettc."
The Eizevr Library, semi-weekly magazine,
furnishes more good reading for less money
than any other publication eXtant. John b.
Alden, publisher, Is Eesey street, New York.
The next number Of the North American Re
view will contain an article bv a prominent Ca
madam, giving the reasons for the growing feel
ing in the Dominion in favor Of annexation to
the United States.
The Ladies' Floral Cabinet continues as at
tractiye as ever. The Marcn number is full of
articles and illustrations Of interest to the hori-
culturist, of household hints and suggestions,
and entertaining miscellany. Ladies Floral
Cabinet Co., y NeSey street New York.
PcterSon's Magazine has stolen march, as
usual, on the other monthlirs, and the April
number is at hand. The embellishments, as
usual. are very fine. particularly the steel
plate. "A Modern Cinderea'. the co!ored
steel tashion-plate and the colored pattern in
crcwels, a bunch of dog-laiSies. But tile spe-
ciaIty of the number is its stories, which
though always superior in "Peter>on." are bet
ter this month than ever. All the Spring fash
ions are given in advance, and the fashion cuts
Workable cuts, etc., ETC.. are without number.
Charles j. Peterson. publisher, 306 Chestnut
street, Philadelphia,
The numbers Of The Living Age for the
weeks ending March 81 and 10th, contain The
Brothers Henry and Thomas Erskine West
minister; The Primacy of Archbishop TAFT
British Quarterly; A Farewell Appearance
Longman's; Dr. John Brown, Of Edinburgh
and Churchyard Poetry, Macmillan: Mr.. Glad.
stones Schoolday>, Temple Bar; In Asace
Mr.. Gladstone at Hawarden. and The First of
the White Month, Leisure Hour; Some Curious
Commi> >ions, All the Year Round; The HUI
mors of Examinations and \ Remini>cence OF
Sir Walter Scott, Chambers' with the conclu-
sion Of : \ Singular Case" and instalments Of
For Himself Alone" and mo New Thing.
and the usual amount Of poetry.