This is the September 18, 1858 issue of HARPER'S WEEKLY newspaper. Harper's was one of the most successful newspapers of the time. Other publishers in the late 1800's included Frank Leslie, in New York, and Gleason's and Ballou's Pictorial, and Every Saturday in Boston.  All of these publications were highly illustrated with wood engravings.  This issue is in good condition for a newspaper of this age, except for some yellow age spots, that do not affect the engravings or the print, and the first page also has a repaired tear, which is only noticeable in the margin.  Additional pictures are available upon request. Please include your e-mail address.

ARTICLES:

JACOB LITTLE, ESQ. – A biographical article which includes an engraved portrait, from a photograph by Brady.  Mr. Little was one of the first extremely successful money brokers in the United States, and in the mid 1800’s he was still considered to be one of the most prominent operators in Wall Street. (See Cover Portrait)

THE CONVENTION – This convention completely reorganized the judicial system in the United States among the State and Federal Government.  This article is a critical look at the new system of justice.

HINTS TO ADVERTISING – Every one who has any thing to sell is aware that his sales will be in proportion to the number of persons who know of him and of his goods; and that, beyond a certain very narrow limit, he can only make himself and his goods known through the channel of advertising.

FIFTH AVENUE IN THE COUNTRY – When Fitz-Wiliam Montgomery, who has recently come into his uncle’s property on Fifth Avenue, so far forgets the obligations of his rank as to seek country air and recreation in the dog days in an unfashionable rural resort, he not unfrequently realizes the predicament, which the artist has depicted.  The full-page engraving “Fifth Avenue In The Country” is presented. (See picture)

HYMN TO OLD OCEAN – A poem

LAUNCH OF A NEW CRINOLINE – The new Crinoline was built at the celebrated establishment of Mesdames Flounce & Furbelough, in the Great Jones Street.  We believe the bold design and general contour of its fine sweeping proportions emanated in the first instance from the accomplished scissors of Mademoiselle Fanni Smith.  A full description of the creation follows.

FACT, FANCY, AND FUN – “PLAYING MERMAID” and “THE MAN WHO FAILED AFTER TRYING BOTH THE RIGHT AND WRONG WAY” – Stories by a Southern Lawyer, accompanied by an engraved illustration of each story.

A WEEK AT BADEN; BEING A LEAF FROM A BOHEMIAN TOUR – An amusing account of the adventures of two gentlemen who travel to Baden, near Strasbourg, and their gambling adventure.  Baden is described as a kind of Saratoga, Blue Lick, and Virginia Springs all rolled into one.  Eight engravings accompany this story. (See picture "A Gambling Table At Baden")

THE EX-POLICEMAN’S STORY – A fictional story

VIEWS IN AND ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY – Two engravings of Salt Lake City are presented with this descriptive article of the Mormon religion and their lives.

SCENES AT A BATHING-PLACE – Four comical engravings with subtitles. (See pictures) 

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