Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-19
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

There seems to be little reason why "The Letters of the Duke of Wellington to Miss J.-1ss4-1851" should have been published in book form. The book is edited by Chris. tine Terhune Herrick, and also contains ex- tracts from the diary of Miss J. The letters show that the Duke was quarrelsome and not above squabbling; and the extracts from the diary show that Miss J. must have been fanatic and very ouarrelsome. She keeps him apologizing for misdeeds which he has not committed, but she simply imagines that he might commit them. In short, there is For sale in this city by E. P. Judd. Pulp fishers, Dodd, Mead & Co.,, New York.
 "Little Miss Weezy's Sister" is an inter- esting book for children. It is written by Penn Shirley and is one of series, those preceding it being ''Little Miss Weezy" and "Little Miss Weezy's Brother" Older ones will enjoy the book as we'll as the younger ones. It tells of the griefs and joys of an interesting family. For sale by E. P. Judd; publishers, Lee & Shepard, Boston.
 A most imaginative story is 'Little Baron Trump and His Wonderful Dog, Bulger." Ingersoll Lockwood is the author. The "Baron" is taken into various queer worlds, where he has many queer adventures, his wonderful dog "Bulger" rescuing him from all dangers and at last escorting him home to his own ancestral caatle. For sale by E. P. Judd; publishers, Lee & Shepard, Boston.
 Speaking Pieces for Little Scholars" by Ellen O., Peck, contains original recitations and dialogues, including charades and pieces suited to school entertainments and home exhibitions. The book is quite prize and will be heartily welcomed. For sale by E. P. Judd; publishers, Lee q Shepard, Boston.
 "Every Day Business," by M. s. Emery, is good book, giving the practical details of business for the benefit of young people. For sale by E. P. Judd; publishers, Lee & Shepard, Boston.
 "Emmanuel; the Story of the Messiah, ' by William Forbes Cooley, is an attempt to depict the life of our Lord in narrative form. It Is written in the earnest hope that some of that vast number of Christians who, for one reason or another, do not read -connectedly at any rate-the more learned recital of Jesus cause, may gain clearer understanding of his life. Its aim is histor- ical, not theoretical. It is not put forward in the interest of any theory, dogma or set of dogmas in relation to the nature and work of Jesus of Nazareth. For sale by E. P. Judd; publishers, Dodd, Mead < Co., New York.
 Backgammon and Checkers" comprising G. F. Pardon's complete work and many valuable parts of Andrew Anderson's. It is e very complete book on these two games, and it should be in every players hand For sale by E. P. Judd; publishers, Freder. ick A. Stokes 6 Co.,, New York.
 "The Favorite Speaker" by George M' Baker, comprises fresh selections in poetry and prose-humorous, pathetic and patriotic flor reading clubs, school Reclamation, home and public entertainments. It is ( valuable book of its kind. For sale by T. P. Judd; publishers, Lee & Shepard, Boston
 "Dr. Arnold of Rugby" The author if Rose E. Selfe. She depicts his childhood and youth, and follows his career until "Ht rests from his labors and his works do fol low him.n The keynote of Dr. Arnold't life was 'Tn this world God only and the an gels may be spectators. The story of Dr. Arnold's life is most Interestingly told by the author. For sale by E. P. Judd; pulp fishers, Cassell & Co.,, New York.
 .The Heroes of the Crusaders" by Aman da M. Douglass, is all that its name implies The author has given us terse and forcible account of the heroes from Peter the Hermit down to Saint Louie. The book can be easi ly read, as the print is of good size. There are many illustrations, which give increased value to the book. For sale by E. P. Judd publishers, Lee & Shepard, Boston.
 "Maggie Bradford's Club" is the first of a series of sequels to "The. Bessie Books. 7 The author is Joanna H. Matthews, who has also written "Unole Rutherfords Attic, ' ssBreakfast for Two" etc. This book is g splendid one for girls. For sale by E. P. Judd; publishers, Frederick A. Stokes & Brother, Few York.
 "Life's Long Battle Won." by Edward Garrett, Is a story of more than usual inter, est. The scenes are laid in Scotland. Vic tory finally comes in the end by marriage on the Atlantic. For sale by E. P. Judd publishers, Dodd, Mead & Co.,, New York. One of the prettiest of the many Christ. mas books for little children is "Cinderells and the Little Glass Slipper" which is got ten up in elaborate style. For sale by Peck. Publishers, White &r Allen, New York and London.
 s.Said in Fun,' by Philip H. Weloh, with preface by Robert G. Butler, and many full page illustrations by different artists. The late Philip Welch acquired national repu. tation as humorist of the first rank; one whose satire was as bright and polished as il was good natured. None of his jokes left g sting, and yet none of them were without q | point. The jokes iu t'Said for Fun" have
 been gathered from the different journals ir which they frat appeared, and some fresh l matter has been added. The royalties or the sales will go to the fund for the benen l of Nr. Welch's widow and children. For sale by E. P. Judd; publishers, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York.
 "Christmas Stories and Poems," by 0 Emma Cheney, Sydney Dayre, Miss V. Stu
 art Mosby and others, is an entertaining
 book for little children and is prof&sely il