Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-31

picture Of byRoue manners and the training
and tactics of the old State militia. THE
Story Of Story" by Horace E. Scudder. 10
an ingenious bit Of work; "a Hoosier IdyI,"
BY Louise CONN Jones, il realistic study OF
western life. The Gossip" among other
good things, contains extracts from Tourge-
ueG's correspondence.
The Eclectic for September contains the
following interesting and varied table OF con-
tents: "Mind and Notion" by George T.
Romsues: ..Roman Life and Character" by
II. Marion Crawford; Footprints;
.Tongues in Trees" by T. T. Thiselton
Dyer; "a Chinese Ascot;" 1.-THE Work of
Victor Hugo" by Algernon Charles Swim
burne;" 1.-The Afghans are the Lost Ten
Tribes" BY His HiRhness Abdur Rahnan
Khan, Ameer of Afghanistan; "a Brother
of the Misericordia;" What 10 Public Opin-
ion?' by H. d. Trail; "Pride," by the Car
dinal Archbishop of Westminster; ITO
Within Mile of Khsrtoum," by Capt. X. F.
+. Gascoigne; 1.-The Earl of Beaconsheld,"
A Study; THE Primitive Ghost and His Re-
lations," by James G. Frazer; ''Becket," and
the usual variety of foreign literary notes
and miscellany.
The Magazine of American History has an
article of special interest just now-''General
Grants Resting Place: Its Historic Associa-
tons" by Mrs. Martha J. Lamb, paper
written in response to the popular demand for
an accurate sketch of the various events and
incidents which have contributed toward max
ing Riverside Park historic ground. Ii is
illustrated with sketches of some of the more
notable historic houses in the vicinity.
"Washugton's First Public Service, by T. ].
Chapman, A. NJ, presents a picture that will
awaken thought and stimulate fresh study into
the American character. The three notable
war studies of this number of the magazine
are strong and suggestive MAYOR General
John c. Robinson writes of Baltimore in
1866" General Thomas Jordan, c. 5. A.,
contributes his third paper on the Begin
nings of the Civil War in America" having
reached the point when the "Confederates
take the Offensive" in the bombardment of
Fort Sumter ;GenerarMeredith Read continues
his valuable Dotes on 1.-The Military Affairs
of New York State in 1861" 1.-The Closing
Days of Louis XIV" by Hon. James W.
Gerard, is an event touching the Huguenot
emigration to America, which is awakening
special interest at the present time. Tributes
to General Grant comprise prominent traits
Of his character, his remarkable career, an
incident of his kindness of heart. and
England's tribute to his memory.
We have received from D. Lothrol & Co.,
Boston, Egypt" by Clara Erskine Clement,
one of the volumes of Lothrop's Library of
Entertaining History. The author is well
known by her other literary productions She
was especially fitted for its preparation by
personal acquaintance with the country as
we'll as by thorough reading and study. Be-
ginning with the earliest times-the Mem
phian period, 5000 or 1000 B. c., she gives
clear account of the condition of Egypt and
the character ofits inhabitants. She describes
the every day life of the people, their habits
and customs, their social and political insttu
tions, the peculiarities of their religion, and
traces the development and changes of the
people and dynasties down to the year 1879.
The volume is very fully illustrated and
handsomely bound Price $3.50.
Art and Decoration presents most attrac
tive August number. 1t is profusely illus
trated with designs for panels, frescoing,
stained glass, etc.. giving, under the head
of foreign work, many designs of door
Knockers and handles, many of them quaint
and curious.