This is the November 19, 1853 issue of GLEASON'S PICTORIAL newspaper, which in later years went by the name of Ballou's pictorial.  It is much like the more popular newspapers of the time, Harper's Weekly, and Frank Leslie.  All of these newspapers were highly illustrated with wood engravings. This issue is in very good condition, the pages are flat, with only a few minor nicks around the edges. As you can see from the list of articles below it gives a good insight into the issues and life of that time, along with some very nice literary articles and poems. Additional pictures available upon request, please send your e-mail address.

ARTICLES:

DEER HUNTING – Game hunting is a favored sport in this country, and not only provides the sportsman with the pleasures of the field as a healthful, exhilarating, and attractive sport, but also provides food for his family.  An engraving drawn by Mr. Croome titled “Deer Hunting”, is presented on the cover page.  (See cover picture)

OLIVIA TREVETT: THE PATRIOT CRUISER – A revolutionary story by Silvanus Cobb, Jr.

FRUIT-SELLER OF RIO JANEIRO - In many of its quarters, the capital of brazil, in the structure of its edifices, the arrangement of its public squares, and the display of its shops presents the appearance of an European city. (See Picture)

WICKER BOAT OF PERU - This kind of boat, a representation, which is here engraved, is used upon the coast of Peru, at the point of embarkation for Truxilo.  The boat is made of a reed which grows in abundance on the banks of fresh water streams, and which possesses the properties of cork.  (See picture)

NEW GRENADA. - The story of our traveler begins at Pasto, a little town of New Grenada, situated in a fertile valley.  Three engravings illustrate this article.  The first shows a traveler being carried on the back of an porter, the second shows the Lila manner of carrying travelers, the third shows an Indian of Lebundoi, and Indian woman of Mocoa.

COMMERCE AND PEACE - The pacific influence of commerce is a subject which has engaged the attention of the friends of civilization and progress in all parts of the world.

TO A DEAR MEMORY - A poem by Park Benjamin.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING OR THE DOCTOR’S FEE – A story by Mrs. S. P. Doughty.

OUR LADY UNA - A poem by Ellen Louise Chandler.

LITTLE LIZZY - A story by T. S. Arthur

OCTOBER - A poem by Lucy Linwood

AUGUSTA, MAINE - Augusta, the capital of state of Maine, is beautifully situated on the Kennebek River, at the head of sloop navigation, forty-three miles from the sea. Five scenic views of Augusta are engraved: “View of the State House” (See picture), the “Insane Asylum”, “The United States Arsenal”, the “Court House”, and “Governor Lincoln’s Monument”.

AN ARCTIC BANQUET - It is, I believe, with nearly all people nearly in a primitive condition, the first and paramount duty of hospitality to provide the visitor with food immediately on his entrance, and such was the rule in Tuski customs.

RINALDO – A poem by Alice Carey

THE “UNACCOUNTABLE” MRS. WEYMOUTH - A FIVE ACT COMEDY OF FASHIONABLE LIFE - by Augustine J. H. Duganne

BOSTON PULPIT - FIFTH UNIVERSALIST CHURCH  REV. OTIS A. SKINNER, PASTOR - by Rev. Luther Farnham.

LINES ON THE DEATH OF JOSEPHINE WILCUTT - A poem by Caroline A. Hayden

LETTERS FROM EGYPT - by Rev. F. W. Holland - Modern as well as ancient Egypt has a peculiar interest.  A perfect contrast to all our European ideas, it lies handy to our European feet.

A PROSPECT OF THE SPIRIT LAND - A poem by Joseph H. Butler.

GEMS OF THOUGHT - FROM TURNED DOWN LEAVES IN OUR READING

PHYSICAL EDUCATION – To procure that amount of exercise which hall benefit your health, and that of your children, without encroaching on your time, you must advance the science of physical education in the same ratio as mental culture.  An engraving of “Dr. Hammersley’s Gymnasium, Chapman place, Boston” is presented.

TURKISH SOLDIERS - The Sultan of Turkey and his people just at the present time are very prominent before the eyes of the world. Nicholas, of Russia, with his hordes of blind followers, will find the Moslem no mean enemy, if they come to open fight.  An engraving of the “Grand Review of Turkish Troops, by their Officers” is presented.

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