The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-01-28

The February number of the Atlantic opens with a
long instalment of Henry Jamess princess Casam-
assima, in which the story has interesting de-
velopments. This is followed by a charming poem
called 1.-THE Homestead by Mr.. Whittier, which
describes exquisitely deserted New England farm
house. ministerial responsibility and the Consttu-
tion'' is the title of paper by Abbott Lawrence
Lowell, contrasting the differences of the United
States Government and one which, as in England,
depends the individual responsibility of the min
listers in power. IAN American soldier in China''
gives most graphic account of the manner in which
Gen. Fredric T. Wards achievements in China
smoothed the way for 'Chinese'' Gordon's military
successes, and renders Gen. Ward tardy justice.
Miss Murfrees serial, In the Clouds is full of life,
and leaves the hero in the most exciting of situations
Eleanor Putnam whose sketches of old salem life
have attracted so much attention, has paper on
''Salem Cupboards" and their contents; and Mrs.
Oliphant's Country Gentleman" is brought to con-
clusion. "A Rhapsody of Clouds" poems by Paul
Hermes and Andrew Hedbrook, critical papers, the
Contributors Club and Books of the Month finish a
thoroughly agreeable Issue of this standard monthly.
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The Coming Contests of the World" from the Fort
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