The Sunday herald., 1886-10-31
LITERARY NOTES.

The November Magazine Of American History
has superb frontlsplece, portrait OF Gov
ernor Thomas Pownall, from the celebrated
Lord Oxford painting, In England. 1t is
accompanied by an admirable study OF the
versatile character, statesInanship, and works OF
P0wDal as the leading article OF the number by
Robert Ludlow Fowler. This narrative Is the more
noteworthy at this time because OF It's wealth OF
fresh Information. Two OF Pownals pencil draw
ings OF American scenery about the middle OF the
last century are reproduced among the nnigne Illus
trations, also his home while Governor OF Massa-
chusets, and an original letter of his never before
pubshed) disclosing the fact Of his refusal OF the
Goyernorship Of New York. The second article OF
the number, "The Hermitage North Carolina
home OF great age, belongs TO The popular series OF
'IIistoric Homesn Then we have succession OF
chist," by Arthur Dudley vinton; "Hraddock's de-
feat, by Il. j. Chapman, A. NJ; "Nirgnias Con-
quest OF the Northwestern Territory" by j. 9.
Wells; "The Split nj Charleston In lSGO,n by A. w.
CasOn; 'FrOm Cedar Mountain 10 Chantilly," The
third paper In the valuable Giyll War studies Of
Popcs article In the cS ceniSrD by COL Alan, sione
wall Jackson's chef Of ordnance In the campaigns
under review; "Margey Corhin,p q poem, by
led with choice and varied reading. This perlOdi-
cal has fairly and Justly earned ls nigh position as
"the best publication OF It's Kind In the world.
| Published at 80 Lafayette Place, New York city.
| The Art 1UtdteiT for November contains q sirik
ing double-page coorcd plate Of Magnolias, by Vic
tor Dangon, with full directions for painting The
| same; he contributes also some charming pel-ani
| ink studies OF roses and other nOwers. The number
| presents a specially notable array Of large AM
handsome illustrations ana deslgns, Including
double-page tapestry decoration, barberry dcslgt
| for cup and saucer, several pages OF secular anl
ecclesiastical needewOrk, page OF figure sketches
| by Edith Scannel, and variety OF designs for fat
| painting, wood carving, and Tepousse brass work
a special feature Is some particularly line illustra
| tlon5 OF Hayiland porcelain. Among the numerous
topics practically discussed are hover painting II
oils, pastel painting, drawing IN India INK, fan paint
| ing, tapestry painting, CHINA firing, the artistic
alteration Of Old-fasllOned houses, ami design II
| d multitude OF attractions, aud furnishes an ampi
guarantee that the Art 1Dtdfeui's high standard o
excellence Will be fully maintained during the com
ing year. Montague Marks, publisher, 20 unloI
/ square, New lOrk.
Three well Known actOrs have contributed TO Ia
next volume OF the "Actors and Actresses serieso
books published by Messrs. Casse Go. Lawrenc
Barrett will write Two articles, Que treating OF For
rest, aud the Oiher on Macready; Harry Edward
contributes brief sketches OF Matilda Heron and \
l.. Davenport, and w. j. FlOrenee discusses hi
friend, ~. a. SOthern. ". Hamilton Bell, who's
new play, "Danlela,n ModJcRkA IL now rchcafslnp
writes Of Robson, the EDgllBh actor. The YOlum
Will DC pub lished November i.
"a Banker Of Baukersyillen Is the title OF nov,
by Maurice Thompson, which Messrs. Cassell X 90
announce for early publication Tue story touehe
q question whlcn Will attract the attention Of Ot
next Congress, the question OF treaty upon 60
tra1ltlOn) with Canada. II II written IN new iel
for Mr. Thompson, And HAS more daBh ihan pOelI
In lLs CDmpoHllleQ