The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-08-14
THE AUGUST MAGAZINES.

The Andover Rerieiv for August is rich,
strong, and timely number. The theological
article is from Rev. DR.. Chesebrough, an
intimate friend of Rev. DIR. Bushnell. 1t
shows the vital connection between his Chris
tan character and his theological opinions.
Professor Andrews, of Brown University,
under the title political Economy, Old and
New" sketches the various schools of mod
ern political economists with firm hand
and marked critical judgment. DR.. William
Barrows answers the question, Do the
American Indians increase or decrease?" by
giving the results of an elaborate investiga-
ton into documentary evidence, combined
with careful personal inquiries and observa-
tons in the territories occupied by the In
dams. His work is of Importance for right
handling of the Indian question in all its
phases. Mr.. Bierwirth discusses s1illfully
and practically minor social question under
the caption "The Ethics of Tips Fees, and
Gratuities." An interesting review is given
of recent efforts in Europe to expose and re-
form the custom. Mr.. Horatio Hale writes
statesmanlike paper upon Language as
Political Force" The discussion is of prac-
teal importance in its bearing upon present
political problems. The first editorial points
out some of the advantages which may be
expected from "The American Development
of Leisure" second editorial discusses
question which is beginning to attract gem
eral attention in Missionary Circles. 1t is
entitled Secretary Alden's difficulty: The
Way Out" In departmental work Rev. Mr..
Starbuck continues his valuable resume of
missionary work in India, and there are nu-
merous book reviews. Among the latter is
an account of the origin and character of
early Christian architecture, subject most
imperfectly treated in the general histories
and manuals.
The August number of Lippincotts is pre-
eminently an out-of-door number. John
Burroughs contributes paper upon Gilbert
Whites Natural History of Selborne, which
has all his charm of manner, his pleasant
humor, his minute observation of nature. In
the ever-popular Experience Meetings, John
Habberton, under the title of padding for
Pleasure" tells about his experiences as a
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coming bankers convention at Boston, is
''The Banks in 1861" by A. S. Bolles, which
throws some new light upon the patriotic SER
vices of the banks in UNFOLDING the national
credit at the beginning of the war. The
anonymous American serial "Taken by
Siege" which has provoked so much discus
sion and curiosity, is approaching compile
ton. In the Monthly Gossip, E. f. w. has a
caustic attack upon Howells' new serial "The
Minister'S Charge, aud other writers discuss
other subjects of current interest. There are
some excellent poems, including vigorous,
breezy celebration of the glories of "The
West" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. [Philadel-
phia: Lippincott & Co.
The North american Review for August
contains an article ON Bismarck, Man and
Minister" by Minister John A. Kasson; a
theological essay 10 reply TO the question,
'Why am l Catholic?" by the Rev. S. M.
Brandt, President of the Jesuit College at