The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-05
CURRENT MAGAZINES.

The North American Review for Jaly pub
fishes some very interesting letters bearing on
the war and its results, written by Generals
Sherman and Grant. at times during the years
Immediately following the war, and many q.
which now appear to have been prophetic They
have been collected from the correspondence OF
General Sherman, and are preceded by an in
PRODUCTION by Hon. George S. Boutwell, The
public will read these letters with great interest
and will be informed of the views of these two
great military commanders on topics of general
interest to every student of American history
and the record of the events following the he
bellion. Arthur Richmond" publishes another
letter to prominent men. this one being directed
to the Rev. Henry NJ. Dexter. Gen. g. i.
Beauregard furnishes paper the defense or
Charleston, S. c.. and Gail Hamilton has written
an article on Words"
The Presbyterian Review Charles Scribners
Sons) for July presents the following table of
contents: ''Romanism in Canada" by the Rev.
D. Fl. MacVicar, D. D., LII. D.; THE Languages
of Asia Minor and Their Study as Related to
Missionary Work." by Prof. Edward Riggs,
D. d.; THE Deacon" by Rev. George S. Mott
ID. d.; "Venantius Fortunatus and His Latin
Hymns by the Rev. Samuel w. Dufield;
Classification of the Sciences" by Prof Robert
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of Ezra the Scribe Concerning the Latter Times
of the Ismaeites." by Rev. Isaac Hail. "Edi-
torlal Note; The General Assembly," by Prof.
Francis L. Patton, d. D., LII. D.. and the usual
reviews of recent theological literature.
The Southern Bivouac louisville, Ky.) for
July contains readable article on 1.-THE First
Day of Real War;" referring to the firing on Fort
Sumter, by F. G. De Fontaine illustrated, and
presenting some fine views of that celebrated
fortress Among the other papers of more than
passing interest is one on the "Trappist Abbey
of Gethsemane," an institution established in
Nelson county Kentucky, and occupied by as
strict recluses as may be found anywhere in the
world. 1t will be news to many that there is
such place in this country. The article is
illustrated in the finest style of the art, and the
account of their habits will prove very interest
ing 60 ali classes of readers.
The Overland Monthly for July contains a
story, called "a Romance of South Dome" by
the late Miss Santa Louise Anderson, who was
drowned in the Sacramento river while a
yachting excursion, few weeks ago. This
lady, graduate of the University of Michigan
author of book that was good deal noticed
few years ago, IAN American Girl. and Her
Four Years in a Boys College" and recently
principal of school at San Rafael, and one of
the directors of the Pacific Association Of Col
legiate AlumnR, was one of the most able and
promising OF the younger educated women of
the West.
Outing for July contains a comprehensive re-
view of American yachting--second paper on
this subject-embracing the time from 1859 to
1870. 1t is illustrated. and shows the changes
made and the progress in this field of sport. The
Outing has succeeded in establishing itself, and
is deserving of the hearty support it is enjoying.
The English illustrated Magazine macmillan
& co., for July contains finely illustrated
article on Modern Falconry," and another on
Handwriting" This is charming magazine
for the family, and is growing in worth.
Noble c. Butler, of this city, has contrib
uted an article to the July number of the
Andover Review, entitled IA Political Positiv-
ist" 1t is an estimate of the character of
Machiavelli.