National Republican., 1884-02-27
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

APPLES. OF. soDoM. 4 story Of Mormon Life
Cleveland. OHIO: William W. Williams.
As all stories of Mormon life, this deals with
the iniquities Of polygamy and tho unhappi-
ness of the plural wives, or those rather OF
high minded sensiblity are set forth sharply
and clearly. The strength of the hold Of tho
church upon its adherents Is also distinctly
shown. The closing paragraphs show the
anguish of tho women who arc degraded by
the Mormon life, and who send forth their
wal of sorrow and appeal for aid.
"Oh, women of the states, will you not by
your voice and influence help to raise tidal
wave that shall have power to sweep away
this abomiuation
Legislators at Washington, remember each
year adds to the victims tortured at the altar
Of this infamous rite, which is a crime against
tho institutions founded by our Puritan
fathers"
A BACHELORS TALKS ABOUT MARRIED LIFE
AND THINGS ADJACENT. by WIN. AIKMAN,
$50. N'" 'O'A' 'O"''' "s'''' '''''
This is clear and practical way Of pre-
senting incidents and suggestions that are
very useful. The topics which engage atten
the observation of homo is that which is ap.
preciated by tho majority of those who have
any sincere ideas on the subject and who
wish to live and be happy in this present
world. He speaks from bachelors point Of
view, but as n bachelor who loves home and
who is close observer of things which make
up tho true home.
| LITERARY NOTES.
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press and will be shortly published by T. h. Peter.
son d Bros. Philadelphia. 1t is said to be a novel
PASSION whose powerful interest lies In its truth
and pathos. The heroines experience, while
fraught with sorrow, yet has its bright side, and
throughout her career she fully realizes "The Joys
of Life" from which circumstance the work take:
its name.
The Century for March opens with a well writer
and copiously illustrated article on 1.-THE New
Washington" which will be read with interest
especially here Among other attractive articles
are "The Next Presidency" by Wayne MacVeigh
| public Buildings In America" by Richard Gran
White; Suppression of Pauperlsm," by D. McG
Means; Cruise of the Alice May" by s. G. W
| Benjamin; Notes on the Exile of Dante" BY
| Sarah Freeman Clarke; continuation Of George w
Cables story, "Dr. Sewer, and "a Hunt for tho
Nightingale" by John Burroughs.
Students OF language should com pare the TIVE
| trans lauOnS OF Salvinis article on king Lear
ein the February Century, tho other in IN
Modern Age for the same month. They are boti
well done, and 1t is very curious 10 observe how
language may be made to convey exactly the sam,
ideas, and yet be entirely different in 1t
metho ds-particularly in an article OF som,
| length.
Messrs E. & G. B. Young & Co. will issue In
February memorial volume OF the sermons o
the late Rev. II. G. Ever s. T., d. 1t will contain
among others the sermon DR.. Ever was preach
ing when pr ostrated by his last illness, and tn
one he inten ded TO preach on the evening OF tn
sa me day had his health been spared The ser
m ons published by Dr. Ever have led many t
believe that he was merely q controversiaiist, bu
the forthcoming volume will show that his mos
powerful sermons were free from anything con
| troversial
The book also contains memoir by Charlie
T. Congdon, and is the most complete account @
Dr. Ewer's life which has yet been published
and an introduction by the right reverend Gee
i. Seymour, d. D., in which he dwells at lengt
upon 'the failure of protestantism," the discus
sion of which subject was the means Of maxim
DR.. Ever power In the church.