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This is the September 17, 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. It is in good condition for a newspaper of its age, 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 are available upon request. Please send your e-mail address.
ARTICLES:
WOODCOCK SHOOTING – We present our readers with most seasonable and finely executed picture of a sporting scene, entitled woodcock shooting (See picture). The sport of hunting is very popular in the northeast, and there are still plentiful amounts of game for the avid sportsman.
LIONEL AINSWORTH: OR THE YOUNG PARTISAN’S DOOM. - A TALE OF THE REVOLUTION – A story by Mrs. Caroline Orne
THE NEW ASSEMBLY BUILDING, PHILADELPHIA – A new assembly building has been constructed in Philadelphia at the corners of Tenth and Chestnut Streets. It is built on the same spot as the old assembly building formerly stood, which was destroyed by fire in 1851. The interior and the exterior views of the building are engraved to accompany this article.
BARON HUMBOLDT – Frederick Henry Alexander Von Humboldt published his first work “Observations On The Basalts Of The Rhine” in 1790. He devoted his life to geographic science and terrestrial philosophy. It is him that we owe the first generalizations regarding the temperature of the atmosphere and the earth, and its magnetic conditions. A portrait of Baron Humboldt accompanies this article.
SUMMER NIGHT –A PICTURE - A poem by Lucy Linwood
COUNTRY BOARDING – A story by Alice B. Neal
“O LET ME DWELL WHERE FREEDOM REIGNS.” – A poem by Joseph H. Butler
THE CHINESE INSURRECTION – by Rev. John Richards – From the North China Herald of May 28th, a paper printed at Shanghai, we gather the following interesting particulars concerning the rise and progress of the Christian religious rebellion in China. The insurgent chief, by name Hung-sew-tseuen, was born about twenty-five miles from Canton.
PROVIDENCE INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS – A new savings bank was recently constructed in Providence, Rhode Island. It was designed by the architect Messrs. Hall of Providence and Boston. An engraving of the building accompanies this article.
THE CRYSTAL PALACE SHOW OF NEW YORK – Every calling, whether of the utile or ornamental, whether of art or labor, takes its character from the genius of its development. Engravings of the fashion designs of “E.A. Brook’s”, the new “Patent Eye Cups” of J. Ball & Co., and two sculptures by Fr. Hoelick “Girl and Dog” and “Boy and Dog” are presented with this article.
THE CRYSTAL PALACE POLICE – The force consists of four companies of men, who are on duty night and day in the Palace, to protect the immense amount of property in the exhibition. An engraving depicting the “Uniforms Of The Crystal Palace Police, New York” is presented.
VIADUCT OF THE BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD – An engraving of this marvel of construction is presented from the painting by W.R. Miller. (See picture)
MOUNTAIN SCENE – A poem by Mrs. Sarah Dawes
THE STRATAGEM – A story by Austin Burdick
A RUIN – A poem by Alice Carey
BOSTON PULPIT – BETHEL CHURCH – REV. EDWARD T. TAYLOR, MINISTER - by Rev. Luther Farnham – Father Taylor was known for having his heart interested in the spiritual welfare of the seamen of Boston. In the year 1829, the Boston port Society was incorporated; a society in connection with which Father Taylor labored. In the year 1833, the society erected the neat and commodious Seamen’s Bethel, in which he has ever since preached, on North Square, in the northern section of the city. An engraving of the “Bethel Church, North Square, Boston”, and a portrait of “Rev. Edward T. Taylor” are presented.
THE STAGE–STRUCK HUSBAND – A story by Dr. J. H. Robinson
ATLANTIC SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH - It is stated that arrangements are already far advanced towards completion for laying down a submarine telegraph between Galway and Halifax.
IMPERIAL THRONE OF RUSSIA – The Kreml of Moscow, like that of St. Petersburg and several other Russian cities, is an immense citadel, a sort of fortified quarter which contains in its enclosure whatever is most sacred to the inhabitants. A description of the Kreml (Kremlin) is provided, and an engraving of “The Imperial Throne Of Russia”.
CAROLINA AND CHINESE FAN DUCK – A general discussion of domestic and wild ducks. An engraving of the “Carolina Duck, and Chinese Fan Duck” is presented. (See picture)
SHIPPING AND HANDLING – Media Mail $4.50
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