Hartford (Ct.) Authors.

Mark Twain, says a correspondent, has been denied a copyright in Canada. This is a serious disappointment to the ambitious humorist, and yet it is hardly probable that it will be of much injury to his interests. He entirely over-estimates his popularity, and will probably soon learn some lessons which will abate his conceit. His principal reputation was made by his first book, “The Innocents Abroad,” which was published in flush times and had a large sale. He has made more money out of mere trash than any other writer in the records of literature, and what reputation he at first won has been for some years on a decline. This fact will be the more perceptible when his new book appears. Mark Twain has for some years lived in Hartford, which is noted for the energy of its publishers. To this the sale of his works has been principally due, but he fondly imagines that is the tribute of the world to genius. A striking contrast is apparent between Mark Twain’s twaddle and the productions of another Hartford author, Mrs. Stowe, who cleared $80,000 by “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” As it was not copyrighted abroad a dozen other publishers were enriched by the sale. Prof. Stowe (husband of the author) has a collection of this work translated in 16 languages, of which he is justly proud. Mrs. Stowe’s other works brought her not less than $10,000 additional, and, being an economist, she has saved enough for a handsome competency.