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Show L1TEEATUHE. NOKTtI A1RJCAN' EE'IKU'. The February number o( ". XonJi American Rccitir opens with an article bv Sen&tor Hoar on "The Conduct ot Bubiutfla in Congrese," which caili attention to defects in tho present system of transacting business in he nation-1 le;bliture, and eu;get im-proved im-proved methrds. This ;a iolioTtd by ii paper on "Ibe Miteries ol American Ameri-can Railroad Accouiatiiif;," by "An Accountant," ehowinj; hw tne most popular raiiwdy etn pris' are conducted con-ducted Hrd urgicg ua in. medial revision uf the inw beari:ie upon rt.il wrtt mmitcnient " A Sim reman of the Colnnial Era," bj tin. Richard I Taylor, desuribes the fdrt-fr ul George Mbsou, ol Virginia, ?ud attributes to Mint genlieman mrLy ?yiny and writiue that hae hitherto been credited credi-ted tu other men. Hon. D. H. Cbain-bf Cbain-bf Haiti writei ou "K sconairuction and the N euro," and present) the re-suit re-suit of bis experienced and observations obser-vations while cccupying the guber nitonal chair in South Carolina. "Ie Empire of the Discontented, " by a "Ruc! n Nihilist," is a rcve-la-.iou ot tha atnoe of the Russian rub', and ot tbs influenc". at work to overthrew the govecmucnt. The stutl.or is a prominent leader ef the ii.surrec:ionil. "Tho Scientific Work of the Howg.ite Exptdiiiott," by 0. T. Sherman, of the sciantific qorpa, gives a very lull statement, and the only one that has been presented to the public, ol the ecicntiiic results of the recent government preparatory expedition to the polar eeaa. "Sen-sfliionaliern "Sen-sfliionaliern in the Pulpit," by Iiev. Dr. Taylor, of the Broadway Tabor-nscle. Tabor-nscle. New York, i a pungent crilic-ietn crilic-ietn of the theatrioal tendencies ol oertuia preachers. T be cumber closes with an article by Prof. T. F. Crane on "Mtdiaival trenoh Literahare," reviewing a data of bookB kaown to but few readers in this country. Published at- 551 Broadway, ew York, and lor sale by bookBellere and newsdealers generally, at oU crnts per aopy. BLACKWOOD'S MiGAZISE. i JJl'ickwood's Magazine for January has bee-n republished by tbo Leonard Scott Publishing company, 41 Barclay Bar-clay street, New York. It is somewhat some-what later Ibis mouth than usual, the rcceip- ot the early sheets having been delayed by the recent westerly geies. The leading arliole, entitled "The Elector's Catechism," is a satirical squib upon She liberal party, which will be amusing reading to those versed in English politics. In "The Haven of Carmel" we find a description of the sea coast of Palestine, and speculations upou the possibility of developing the resources of the country under English administration. admin-istration. "A Medium of Last Century" commences com-mences a little family narrative, in which au old negro witoh or sooth-1 sayer is a conspicuous character. The scene is laid in Jamaica. The second part of "Contemporary Literature" Liter-ature" introduces us to journaliati and magazine writers, und takes the opportunity to give high praise to tbe leading quarterlies. Other articles are, a continuation of "John Cildigate," "The Novels ol Alphonee Daudet," and "Tbe Afghan War and its Authors." SUNDAY AFTERK00N. Tho February number of this magazine maga-zine opens with an interesting story by James T. McKay, entitled "A Game of Five," Helen Campbell's second paper on "Sunday in Water Street," appears, and another chapter chap-ter of "Calviu.the Sinner,"is given. A meat readable article is entitled "Ministers "Min-isters and Hobbies." "A Pair otHome Missiom?riea" is by E. C. Gjirduer. Others who contribute ts the number, aio John Baricom, "A Oonvential Coiidcieuce;" Ciroliue Healy Dill, "Anna Jameson;" J. B, X. Marh, "As to Sunday D.uliee;" Lswta J, Dudley. "What is Conscience?" 8. J. Dugiss, "The True Story of Hos Christian;" Susan D. Vickereon, "A Jutt aud FiutMul Kuiylit of Ud;" W'lih-ui Elliot Grifiij, "KaUki-Uebi The Avenger of Blood;" L. K. Blacir, "The Littleton Reformers;" M. E B., "At the Dor of tho Tabernacle." Tab-ernacle." Tiiere aro soveral poems, and the editorial department is entertaining en-tertaining and instructive. Address Sunday Afternoon, Spring-Geld, Spring-Geld, Mass. rOTULAR SCIENCE MONTHLY, Contents of February number: "Darwin vs. Galiaui," Emil Du Bois Reyuiond; "Scientific Relation of S, -cilcgy to Biology," Joseph L-3 Cuue; 'The Crystallization of Geld, , Silver, and other Metals," Thomas J. Grfan; "Herbert Spencer befjrc the SuglUh Copyright Cjmmiasion;" "Tee Foraialiou of Mouutaina;" ' I-'ianctnry Rings und New Stara," Daniel Vanflha; ''ThoOld Phrenology and the New," Andrew Wilsoa; "Backgammon Among the AzIc-cj," Edward B. Tylor; "Mites, Ticks, aud other Acari," E. R. LeUnd; "Typhoid "Ty-phoid Feer Poison," Eiy Van de Warker; "cke'.ch of Elieha Gray," George B. Prescotl; corrtspondence, literary uotice, popular miscellany, notes. Jciiies DA'jrr, Stilt Lake. FLOWERS. Among tho niaoy tc;illy eh-gaut Cilaicgues being keutd by tbe florists and ee-etleaiau, none rurpaset-a in any respect that of ?'onz & Neuuer. of Lcuisville, Ry. Ine fruutipieoe is a beautiful colored plate, representing in their natural co'or and tints, many choice varieties of llowers. Tne contents con-tents are made up of brief directions for the culture of plaut anil seeds, aLd ot such matters as tend to cultivate culti-vate a taste aud love for flowers. The usual il'u.trated price list of needs is given. The catalogue may be obtained ob-tained by eending a three cent stamp to Nacz & Neuner. seedmaa and florist-, Louisville, Ky. AMERICAS NEWSPAPER DIRECTORY. George P. Powol) & Co 's. American Newspaper Directory, for 1S79, has been received. It is really a hand-, ame volume, and is vhub!e to pub 1 ith cr and adv(r:iers containing, a it J. sb, i .Uot all too newjpaperH and pinudicals putishtri in trie Uuited States, tr rrtt .rits, CaiiaJa aDd New FouLdhmd, trgether wi.h a bri-f dtecriptiuo i.f ;he towns and cities in whicu tl ey .-ire pub ij i el . THE YOL'NG SCltXTJSr. Ti. is 7it!iab.e litt!e per if (liral 'or boy- BLd girl? ha, oinciudcd i's Grt yetr, and tne January nunitter begins the secorid volume. It exhibits evidence evi-dence of 1 fe and improvement, and ban already became a plpaeant tfxl book fur many young tie. p e. Te price is only 50 cuts a year. Address The Young Hcicnlittt 176 Broadway, N. Y. |
