The National tribune., 1891-04-09
RECENT LITERATURE.

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JOHN DICKIN-
son. by Charles J. Stttc, LID. Published by
J. Il. LippiucOu Co, Philadelphia, and Tor sale by
Brentano's, Washington. Price So.
This book is written with twofold design Of
recalling 10 the present generation the memory
Of one OF the most prominent statesmen Of the
Revolution. and Of explaining the nature and
extent Of Mr.. DickinsOn's influence upon the
history Of Pennsylvania during the period
(l76D-l75G) when no was perhaps, the most
conspicuous man in the service. A full account
IS given OF his family, and early life and aspira-
tiOns. His opposition To the stamp act, and
the influence of the Farmers Letters, arc
dwelt upon at length. There is a full discus
sion and yindcatiOn Of his course in the Con-
tincntal Congress and an explanation Of his
reasons for Ohjectng % the Declaration Of In
dependence as inOppOrtHue There will be found
also full account Of Mr. Dickinson's career
during the Revolutionary War, and Of his
course while President Of the State, and after
wards, as member Of the convention which
framed the Constitution. Mr.. Dickiusou's pc
culiar position in relation 10 all the important
events OF Provincial and Revolutionary his
tory is illustrated by copiOus details Of the
part taken by Pennsylvania in the struggle.
MONEY. \ Realistic Novel. By Eu-ile Zola
Translated By Max Mlury Published by Laird
d Lee, Chicago Price . cents.
A SOCIAL METEOR A Novel. BY Clement r.
Marley. Published by Street Il smith, New
York. Price - cents.
! TOLD ~ THE HILLS. Novel. By Marah FL
lis Ryan. Published by Rand, McNalIy & Co.,
Chicago Price 50 cents.
SUCH Is LIFE. A Novel. BY Albert Delpit.
Published by Laird & Lee, Chicago. Price 80
cents
AN EXCEPTIONAL CASE. A Novel. BY Iuti
Kinney Reno, author Of " Miss Breckenridge
Published by j. Is. LppineOtt Co, Philadel phia.
Price 80 cents.
THE OLD HOMESTEAD. Written from the ceIe-
bryteH fgInv q that BUklIalpl bV Street
& Smith. New York. Price 80 cents.
Magazines aHd Notes.
| Pack Of April is an exceedingly interest
/ ing number. 1.-THE Detectives Tale" by
James l.. Ford; "At Post-Leuten Luncheon"
| by F. H. Wilson; april First at the Store, y
/ by f. Oppcr; and The Commuters Polite
/ ness" by G.. Jay Taylor, are a few Of the many
clever things that attract attention.
! The leading article in the Magazine Of Amer
/ lean History. The Chesapeake and Lieut.. Lud-
| low" by Robert Ludlow Fowler, brings to light
| some exceedingly interesting unpublished let
| ters about the naval engagements Of tho war OF
| 1912. A short sketch of the First Meeting
of Admiral Porter and Gen. Sherman" as de-
sCribed by the Admiral, will attract thousands
Of sympathetic eyes. President Lincoln and
his English Visitors" is paper containing some
| readable anecdotes, and Two Immortal Let
tiers" Of Grant and Sherman appear in full.
The April North american ReUisW contains an
article by His Eminenee, Cardinal Gibbons, on
Wealth and its Obligations" being the irst in
n forthcoming series devoted to the theme,
| 1.-THE Gospel Of Wealth." originally published
in the ReUielC. by Mr.. Andrew Carnegie; and
also articles on "Pauperism in the United
| States" by Prof. Richard Il. Ely; 1.-THE Duty
Of the Hour" by the Secretary Of Agriculture,
who dscourses upon the political agitation at
present so actively engaging the farmers Of the
country, Other interesting papers make up
the contents.
Outing for April contains q number Of illus
trated articles that will delight the hearts OF
those who spend Spring days out of doors
| Among these are With Rod and Gun in the
Northwest Woods and Streams" by John Tai
man; whaling Among the Esquimaus," by
H. l.. Aldrich THE National Guard Of Wis
consn," by Capt. Charles King. U. S. A.; 1.-THE
Athletics of Ancient Greece" by DR.. Harold
| Williams, and Evolution in Yacht Building, -
by Capt. VI. Roosevelt Schuyler.
DR.. j. ]. Mombert is author Of the most val
| liable, reliable. readable Life Of Charlemagne
| We commend the volume to the readers Of THF
NATIONAL tribune. On receipt of $3.50 the
author will send the work postpaid. Address
| Paterson, y. j.
Table Tux for April presents its readers with
! an excellent aud handsomely finished portrait
Of its editor, Mrs. s. T. ROrer, who, as q teacher
| of cookery, is becoming known the country
| over, and her name q household word among
the readers of her charming magazine, which
| is OVERLOOKING each month with information
about what we shall eat and how to prepare il
dinners, teas. receptions, weddings family
menus, etc.-all presented in a way that is as
sensible and practical as il is digniGcd and cap
tiyating Published by Table Talk Publishing
Co., 1917 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, at 81
per year.
| New nuSie.
"Our Army up Above" is the title of a beau.
tiful song and chorus, the words by Miss Ma
bel Houghton Brown, and the music by heI
mother, Clara Bell Brown. Publ ished by Henry
White, 935 L street, Washington, ID. G. The
song is dedicated to the Grand Army Of the
Republic. Mrs. Brown is the daughter of Gen
J. Warren Bell, who was the Colonel Of the
18th Ill. Cav, and the sister OF Maj. Chas. A.
Bell, 18th ILL., Cav, who is a resident of Wash
ington, and "a member Of Rawlins Post, No. l.
Department Of the Potomac, GAR. The song
| will undoubtedly become exceedingly popular