This is the August 7, 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 very good condition for a newspaper of this age.  As you can see from the list below it gives a good insight into life in the 1800's, along with some very nice literary articles.  Additional pictures are available upon request.  Please send your e-mail address.

ARTICLES:

THE LATE REV. JABEZ BUNTING, D.D. – A biographical article of the most prominent chief of the Methodist Church of England.  An engraved portrait of Rev. Jabez Bunting is presented on the cover page.

THE CRUSADE AGAINST CHRISTIANS IN THE EAST – The news of the massacre of Christians at Djidda, in Arabia, has just been reported.

THE WAR OF THE RAILROADS – A price war between the New York Central and the Erie railroads over passenger business between Albany and Buffalo, NY has become a national concern.  The concern is that the reduced prices in New York will have an effect on prices around the country, and thus place the railroads into financial difficulties.

THE PURCHASE OF MOUNT VERNON – A letter to the editor of Harper’s Weekly by Anna Cora Ritchie, Vice-Regent of the Mt. Vernon Association for Virginia.  The letter is meant to correct a misconception that the Association was of Virginia Ladies only.  In fact the Association is a National Organization, with members from every State.

A BOY SUFFOCATED IN A CHEST – A nine year old boy, George Prickner, of Brooklyn, New York, accidentally suffocated himself, by hiding himself from other boys, in a chest.

THE MASSACRE OF CHRISTIANS AT DJIDDA – being so near the central point of Islamism, Djidda is the scene of much fanaticism, and hatred toward the European merchants.  On June 15^th the populace butchered the English and French Consuls and nineteen others.  The British and French forces have taken possession of the town since; and the Turkish Government has promised to punish the Arabs responsible.

CREMORNE GARDENS, LONDON, ENGLAND – In large cities throughout Europe there are several public gardens where dancing, and amusements of various kinds take place several times a week.  An engraving of the Cremorne Gardens, London is presented. 

A TRIP TO THE FISHING BANKS – A humorous story of a trip that takes place on a steamship.  Two men employed by Beeswax & Co., Grocers, are invited to go on a cruise with the daughters of Mrs. O’Brien.  The story is illustrated with eight engravings depicting the joys and hardships of travel.  They conclude that the trip was a splendid experience worth trying once, but it should not be repeated.

LITTLE GOOD-FOR-NOTHING – A fictional story

THE LAST DEVIL’S WALK – A poem by Charles Dickens

WHAT WILL HE DO WITH IT? – A fictional story by Sir E. Bulwer Lytton

HOW MR. RAREY TAMES HORSES – This article is accompanied by four engravings; a portrait of “Mr. John Rarey, the Horse Tamer”, two that show the difference in technique between others and Mr. Rarey, and “Mr. Rarey Exhibiting the tamed Zebra”.  The basic principle in Mr. Rarey’s technique is to treat the animal with the utmost humanity, instead of using brute force.  This two-page article outlines the theories that Mr. Rarey has developed, and published.

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