The Magazine of American History.

The January number, which marks the beginning of the twenty-first volume of the Magazine, is as interesting as any of the previous numbers. If criticism could be ventured on so excellent a periodical, it is that there is perhaps too little variety in the choice of subject. No such charge, however, can be brought against this number.

The first article, "Historic Homes and Landmarks," is an interesting paper by Mrs. Martha J. Lamb on the "West End" of New York in former days. The paper relates chiefly to Washington Heights, and is supplemented by several fine photographs.

Dr. Prosper Bender's "Winters in Quebec" is a vivid sketch of winter life in the old Canadian city, in marked contrast to our anomalous season.

"The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence," by Gen. C. M. Wilcox, is a valuable presentation of the facts in regard to the strange declaration of independence promulgated in North Carolina a few years before Thomas Jefferson's appeared.

Colonel William Stone concludes "A Trip from New York to Niagara Falls in 1829."

"Revolutions in Spanish America," by Hon. Wm. L. Scruggs, will be of interest to students in the history courses.

Among the other articles are: "The First Theatre in America," by Dr. Geo. H. Moore; "Slavery in New Hampshire," by Mr. Isaac W. Hammond; also short contributions from Hon. Charles Johnson Macurdy; Hon. Chas. S. Hall, John Schuyler and Cheodore Stanton.

A proof of the popularity of this magazine is that the "Washington" number, issued in December, is now in its third edition.