Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-25
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1t seems rather funny that a Quaker
should write an essay on the tariff. So
few Quakers bother themselves about poll
ltics that when Que of them takes up the
pen TO discuss subject so interviewer
with the political history OF the country
it eXcites q little surprise, particularly in
this section of the country, where q
Quaker would be something of a curios-
ity. The Quakers, however, are we'll edu-
Gated and well informed on the questions
of the day, and 1t is not lack Of interest
IN what 80 closely concerns them that in
duces them, as rule, to let political ques-
lions alone.
The author OF this pamphlet, Isaac w.
GriscOm, belongs to a very large family OF
that name in New Jersey, about all of
whom are thrifty and prosperous farmers.
some of them are found in Salem county,
where they own a number of the finest
farms in the whole country.
Mr.. GrscOm is not in favor of a protec-
five tariff, 1t is probable that be is the
only New Jersey Griscom who isn't.
The GriscOms are Republicans
and there are few New Jersey
Republicans who do not uphold the
present tariff system. The author of this
pamphlet is not only not a prOtectiOnist
but he knows how to show that protection
is not a good thing for this country. He
argues the question in a philosophical
sort of way, and if other Jersey GrlscOms
will take the trouble to get at the gist of
the arguments of the Woodbury. Griscom
they will have their eyes so far opened
that they will not be found in the future
voting for men who favor a system that
rObs the mass of the people to make few
rich. We shall probably take occasion
at some future time to present some of
Mi. Griscom's arguments.
Moon LORE. by Rev. Timothy Harley, F. R.
A. $. London. swan Sonneuschein, lie Bias
and LOwrey, Paternoster Square.
Perhaps it would not be correct to class
this among humorous books. 1t is, how
ever, one of the most interesting and in
structive, as we'll as amusing publica-
lions of the kind that has recently been
presented to the public. The learned and
accomplished author and compiler might
have given the scientific "phases' of our
great satellite in an exceedingly attrac-
tive manner, but "MOOn Lore" strikes
vein of popular appreciation that Will
doubtless insure it a hearty welcome
wherever the English language obtains.
II was a happy conception that lead MIR
Harley to undertake this monograph
which he also denOminates medley, and
the research-nearly 500 authorities hav-
ing been cOnsulted-and ingenuity, one
might say genius, displaying in the ex-
execution of the work deserves a rich re-
ward.
The first part is devoted to mythology,
and the "man in the mOOn," and the
many other myths connected with the
'orD Of night" are dealt with. The second
part deals with moon worship, and 1.-THE
idolatrv which has in all ages paid hon.
age to the hosts of heaven" The third
part treats of lunar superstitiOns, many
of which are yet eXtant in England as
well as IN our own country. The book
would be valuable addition to the lie
brary of every cultured person. 1t COM
prises a handsome volume neatly bound
in muslin.
TIE MASTER OF L'ETEANGK, by Eugene Hall,
Philadelphia; T. B. Peterson Il Brothers,
This is a thrilling and absorbing novel
in which love, mystery and the supernat-
ural play important parts. A complica-
ted and ingenious plot, gradually devel-
oped in a skillful manner. leads the reader
on from page to page with interest that
increases with every fresh stage Of the
fascinating romance. The scene is laid
IN this country, but that does not prevent
the introduction of a castle, and a haunted
one at that. The murder Of Sir Guy
b
with a grave suspicion resting upon him,
the misdeeds Of Gustavus Duyal, the fer
reting out of the assassin, the returned
wanderers infatuatiOn for Genevieve La
Rue, and the perils that stud the path of
his mad love, all are impOrtan factors in
one of the most powerful and vivid rO-
mances ever written.
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York. Price &c.
This work is an annual, and is so well
known as a statistical 'ready reference
with respect to all the facts and figures
relating TO the existing condition of pub
lie affairs, whether Federal, state, mu-
nicipal or county, that its mere name is
an Introduction OF grace to all business
men, professional men, officials, politi-
clans, and all men who have occasion to
deal with any Of our governments and
public questions, whether in the way of
research or discussion, or IN that OF prac-
teal transactions.
HOME AND NATIONAL TRADE. How the tariff
acts.
This is the title of a pamphlet by John
W. BookwaIter, aud printed by Brentam
Bros, Union Square, New York. 1t
contains eight articles, all of which con-
TAIN great utdi VI NdiudbiE AHlbA udLlOus
The price of the pamphlet is 30 cents.
WAR SONGS FOR ANNIVERSARIES AND GATH
ERINGs or SOLDIERS.
This is the title OF little work Of con-
siderable merit. II Is dedicated to the
Grand Army of the Republic, and is pub
llshed by G. II. Dlston 4 Co., Of New York.
FRESH FLOWERS. BY Emma Pitt. Published
by Z. II. Diston 4 Co., New York.
This is an excellent little song book for
infant classes Of sunday schools.
The Baltimore SUMS almanac for 1886
is one Of the best that is published this
year. II Is not only excellent as an alma
mac, but is also replete with information
on subjects about which there are con-
slant inquiries among all classes Of people.
MAGAZINES.
SOUTHERN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PAPERS, Vol
~, January December, 1886. pub shed by
authority OF the Southern Historical Society
at Richmond, Va.
These papers contain a great deal Of
very valuable matter, much Of which is
very interesting. They ought TO be in
every library. No one who takes an in
terest IN matters relating 20 the late war
can AFFORD 10 be without them. The pres
ont volume contains portrait OF Gen.
josiah Gorgas, Chief Of Ordnance Of Con-
iedorate States.