National Republican., 1886-12-25


"Ilistoiic New London" johnny Kline,
the Tunker Preacher a war time story;
"a Days Trip to Plymouth" early Tran.
eCendentalism,n "Sister Agnes,n q curious
story Of the Shakers, and the various dainty
and substantial offerings Of the "Editor's
Table,
SOUTHERN TRADE GAZETTE. Louisville,
Ky. December. Publishers
Devoted to southern trade IN paper,
presses, printers materials, &C., with
eprinkllngs Of stories, poems, and wit. It
contains important information, and well
exemplifes the energy Of the south. Taste
fully produced, excellently edited, attrac-
tive, and useful also, only 81 per anuun.
IL should receive generous encouragement
In its own region, and wherever Its subjects
engage the minds aud hands of men.
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Union, fO2-i-6 Race street, philadelphia
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We wish that all the world could aud
would read and seriously consider the sub
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on earth more important. Mans full de-
velopment can only occur when peace may
be universal.
tits destiny that war and war-makers,
worshipped through ages, shall yet be alb.
horred. This happy state can be attained,
despite OF those who rldiculc the hope as
poets fancy or madman's dream; and the
"Pcace Maker" is one OF the persistent
powers at work to hastenit.
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still new and lively, and abundant In in
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class, ard viii ponder the article, they Will
learn important truths and receive great
benefit
THE ILLUSTRATED NEWS Cnoinnali. 90
cents. Holiday number Publishers.
A magnificent work, largo piged, with
numerous engravings OF highest character;
some quadruple the general size, as those
grand views Of Cincinnati and New York
cities. The stories and poems are OF the
season and excellent
How welcome gift In town or country
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sCR1BNER's MAGAZINE. January. 25cents.
Charles 81 rbner's Sons, New York, 7l3-7l5
Broadway. Publishers.
"Gambetta Proclalmlng the Republic OF
France" bold and noble picture, is frontis-
piece to the number, and also an illustra-
tion, one of several, to the interesting
"Reminiscences Of the Siege and Co immune
Of Paris" by l.. b. Washburne, ex'minister
to France.
"our Defenseless Coasts,n important for
consideration now; "ln MeXico,n a good
story; "Tbc Babylonian Seals" which gives
curious knowledge Of the ancient time OF
the great city; "Social Life and Character
in the Paris of the Revolution" being
glimpses at the diaries Of Gouyerneur Nor
ris; Socialism "a Violin Obligato,"
stories, and poems compose the remainder
of the magazine, and, In their several ways,
furnish excellent reading. Many novelties,
witty and wise, are promised for 1887
ARTHUR's HOME MAGAZINE. January.
90 cents. T. S. Arthur Il Son, 020 Walnut
street, Philadelphia. Publishers.
The present number begins the thirty
ffth year Of this periodicals. publication.
All the way along 1t has been welcome
guest In thousands of families, as It will
continue to be, still the number OF its
friends increasing. I. s. Arthur is vet
eral author, whose volumes have been
pleasant and profitable probably to mil
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may with entire confidence receive any
work In which he 10 concerned.
The illustrations now before us are beau
tiful, and "beautiiul' is term applicable
to every page of stories and miscellaneous
articles, with addition of 'useful."
AMERICAN LAW REVIEW. November
December. BnDOnthly. 81. Louis: Re-
view Publishing Company.
The principal contents are: "An Attorneys
Special Lien on Judgments" "L!mlted
Partnerships" foreclosure OF Railway
Mortgages" "ResponsibIlity of Banks and
Bankers for their Correspondents and their
Notafies,n with notes, "Book reylews,n
and "Digest OF Cases in the Law Periodl.
calls"
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December. Publisher.
This journal is valuable-we think indls-
pensable-to all concerned In the branches
mentioned, so repletc is 1t with advice and
instruction founded on experience. The
Illustrations, consisting Of cover designs,
machinery, &C., are beautifully produced, /,
sometimes in gold and crimson. They are
interesting even to our unprofess!onal eyes.
HARPERs MAGAZINE. January. Harper
* Bros, New York. Publishers.
Exceedingly varied in character the illus
tratIons are admirably designed and exc
cuted. The principal subjects are "The
Navies OF the Continent" "New Orleans"
"Narka, story Of Russian Life" "Martha
Reid's Lovers" campaigning with the
Cossacks," "Springhaven," "The Home
Acre." and "a Note on Impressionlst
Painting" with, OF course, the pleasant and
instructive talks Of the EDITORS Easy
Some fine poems, also, are given. The best
talent Of the land, In every division, is here
collected, and the result, naturally, is most
gratifying.
We ewiil no further attempt to paint the
queenly rose.
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"The Judge" comes out gorgeously now,
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happy holiday.
The Eclectic Magazine for January (E. r.
Pelton, publisher, 25 Bond street, Now
York; contains, as usual, the best articles
upon current topics that are 10 be found In
the great English reviews. The present
number has valuable contribution from
Stepniak on "RusSian Democracy Irish
men and antiquaTians will be interested in
the sketch OF Sir Simuel Ferguson.
Wordsworthians and all lovers OF nature
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