The National tribune., 1892-12-22

The work is intended to portray tho almost
superhuman endeavors of the worlds greatest
discoverer to realize his lofty goal and his final
triumph. interviewer with this are the other
two remarkable events of the same year which
concern three great Creeds-the siege and fall
of Granada, and the Punishment of the Jews
from Spain. The verse of tho work Is penta-
meter the heroic couplet being feature in the
first four books. Tho other eight are elabo.
rated in the Ismbic quatrain, varied here and
there by the ottawa rima.
THE UNIVERSAL ATLAS. Published by Dodd.
Mead & Co., New York. and for sale At Bren-
tanos. Washington Price g.
tical guide that has been issued up to
date. 1t contains the County and railroad
maps of the United States, and carefully
prepared maps of all other countries from
latest surveys. Statistical tables accompany
these, showing the census Of the United States
from 1890 to 1890, and Of the Dominion OF
Canada and the larger cities of the world the
area and population of the nations of the earth
the financial statistics of the main cities Of the
tions, and much other interesting and valuable
information.
THE ASSASSINATION OF LINCOLN. A His
tory of the Great Conspiracy. BY T. M: Harris.
Brigadier- General, U. 8. A. and Brevet Major
General U. 8. 4. Published by the American
There are many and sufficient reasons why
the time has come when clear, concise history
of the great conspiracy that resorted to the
policy of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln,
Andrew Johnson, VIM. Fl. Seward, and Ulysses
s. Grant, as means to aid the rebellion, should
be given to the world. Much Misrepresentation
has grown up in regard to this, one of the most
important trials of our history, as the result Of
the vituperative utterances of enemies of the
nfru tha oufhorittaa of NH icl, NJ bo
Overthrown, but could only be malgned and
villifed Especial venom has been poured
on the head of Hon. E. NJ. Stanton, when
his part was q worry subordinate one in
asmuch as he but chose the Commission that
tried the case. Judge Holt but recorded the
trial. Upon the President the burden of re-
sponsibility rested. Since what most people
believe in this generation has been gathered
from the yilifiers of the Government, who re-
fer to it as the trial of Mrs. Surratt. and since
so much false sympathy has been thus engen-
dered, it is necessary that tho opinion or belief
of Rev. Father Walter and oil others of his
faith should be confronted by the testimony
of the case, the object of the author is to re.
vive the facts and bring them oct clearly to
the knowledge of all. The facts herein mar
rated and the parts enacted by each member Of
the conspiracy are taken from tho testimony
before the Military Com mi ssion that tried the
case. They are in the form Of q connected
narrative, and nothing has been stated but
what is fully sustained by the evidence.
THE FARMERS TARIFF MANUAL. "Ques-
lions of the Dayn Series. BY Daniel Strange,
81. SO. Published by @. p Putnam's Sons. New
York.
The author has no new theories to advance,
no new facts to offer. He presents In available
form such true theories as are accepted by
students OF economic science, and go much Of
the false theories regarding tariffs, now popu-
larry current, ~ the limits of the work will
allow room to exhibit and refute. II is be-
lieved that greater amount of information on
this subject than is to be found elsewhere in
the same compass or for many times the same
expense, is con tanned in this volume.
AMOR IN SOCIETY. Study from Life. By
Julia Dnhring. Published by J. Il. Lippincott
Co. Philadelphia and for sale at Brentano's
Washington. Price sl.50.
This clever little work, dedicated by "Amor"
to his loyal subjects, rich and poor aristocratic
and plebeian, vrtuous and wicked is written
by the author of Philosophers and Fools +"
and Gentlefolks and Others" and the same
mastery, ingenious, varied treatment is noted
here as in the others. There is sound sense in
many passages, many truths are brought very
forciby before the reader, and its undercur-
rent is an earnest plea for true love, nourish-
ed and made the basis of the home. Some Of
the chapters have these headings: Amor on
Time. Place, Person; Amor on Inconsistency,
The Romantic Woman, The Complex Woman,
Lovers Women Like. Philters and Fetters,
Stolen Fruit. Enforced Celibacy; Amor on Ssh |!
American Princesses, Love- Wreck, Cure of
Passion, and Amor on Affinities.
THE DRAGON OF WANTLEY. His Rise, His
yoracity, and His Downfall. BY Owen Wister
Published by j. 3. Lippinco,t Co., Philadelphia.
Price So.
This is an admirable gift book for the chill
dren. The romantic tale of the great dragon Of
Wantley is the best romance of the medieval
times lately published. The illustrations by
John StewardsOn are very quaint and add ma
terially to the interest of the story. 1t ought
to be the delight Of the nursery, with it's Won
derful happenings to and doings of bravo
knights and fair ladies. The book is hand
somely bound in blue boards, embellished with
gold and silver titles
QUABBIN. The Story OF Small Town. With
1aiooks upon Puritan b,,; Life BY Francis en-, H.
paTd, Boston. Price Sl75
This volume Is dedicated to all those who
have inherited the blood and shared the prog
ress of the descendants of Pilgrims and Puri-
tans. OF these comparatively few are now to
be found in Massachusetts or in New England;
most of them are settled along the belt of mi
grafton through western New York. Ohio and
Michigan, the Mississippi Valley, and across the
continent. Mr.. Underwood is already well
known as the author of Handbooks of English
Literature" Biographical Sketches of Lowell,
Longfellow and Whittier" and other books.
This volume is embellished by very delicate
half-tone views Of localities mentioned and
portrait of the author.
MEMORIALS OF SARAH CHILDRESS POLK.
BY Arson and Fanny Nelson Published by
Arson ID. II. Randolph e. CO.. New York. and
for sale by Ballantyne e. Sons Washington.
Price S1.75.
Many sketches and articles concerning the
wife OF the 18th President of the United States
were written during the long period OF her ap-
pearance in public, and also in the years when
she lived in comparative secluson 1t Is
labor of love-this endeavor of the writers to
give full and connected account of her life
and not only her personal friends, but the many
other persons throughout the country who for
so many years looked up TO her as type of true
womanhood, will heartily welcome it. In the
course of long acquaintance the authors havo
had abundant opportunity to observe infinitely
her mode of living, her character, and her
methods of thought.
THE NEW ENGLAND COUNTRY. BY Clifton
Johnson. Published by Lee & Shepard, Boston,
Mass, ana for sale at Brentanos' washington.
Price $3.50.
This book on New England village and conn.
try life has over 100 views and scenes az illus
trations. Part /. Old Times on New Eng
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