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This is the June 22, 1872 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. The pages are flat, clean and bright. This issue contains an eight page supplement, and gives good insight into life in the 1800’s, with articles on politics, literature, and art. Additional pictures are available upon request. Please include your e-mail address.
ARTICLES:
JAMES FORDON BENNETT – The Founder and Proprietor of the New York Herald, died on the evening of the 1st of June, at the age of seventy-seven. The Story of his life is interesting and instructive. After struggling in poverty for nearly two-thirds of his life, he achieved dazzling success as founder of the Herald. An engraved portrait of Mr. Bennett is presented on the cover page.
PRESIDENT ULYSSES S. GRANT – The enthusiasm with which the President was nominated for a second term showed the deep gratitude of the people to a man whose service to the country has been inestimable, and their deep indignation at the measureless calumny which has been heaped upon his name.
VICE-PRESIDENT HENRY WILSON – It was another proof of the sincere and simple loyalty of the Vice-President, so long and worthily honored and trusted by the republican party, which has nominated as his successor a man of the same spotless character, long service, and proved political fidelity.
MR. SUMMER’S SPEECH – Mr. Summer, in opposition to President Grant, gave a speech at the Republican convention, whereby he arraigned, and let no charge escape the President. The reply of the party was the renomination of the President with enthusiastic unanimity by one of the most intelligent conventions ever assembled, to date.
GENERAL LOGAN – When asked about the criticism raised by Senator Logan, the President replied that he knew Logan well, and “that he was often critical during the Civil War, but when the order came to march, no corps was in more perfect order, none moved more promptly, and none was more bravely led than by John Logan.”
THE PRESIDENT AND THE COLORED CITIZENS – In a letter President Grant said: “I beg to assure you, however, that I sympathize most cordially in any effort to secure for all our people, of whatever race, nativity, and color, the exercise of those rights to which every citizen should be entitled.” Mr. Summer calls this “A meaningless juggle of words, and says that every body is in favor of the rights to which every citizen should be entitled.
POLITICAL ASSESSMENTS – There is no more abominable abuse in the civil service than the practice known as political assessments, which was introduced upon a large scale by the Democrats, and has been most rigorously enforced by the Tammany clubs and the chiefs of the discontented Republicans who have united with Tammany to secure civil service reform and greater purity of government.
THE IMPRISONMENT OF HONEST JOHN LANAHAN – For some years fraud and corruption was carried on in the Methodist Church, through careless bookkeeping. Mr. Lanahan was persecuted for bringing these injustices to light. Now, the Conference has properly ordered that he should be reimbursed for his expenses; but it should have thanked him, in the most conspicuous manner, for the services he has rendered to the cause of truth and religion.
THE INTERNATIONAL ROWING MATCH – A history and description of the courses used is accompanied by an engraving of the American and English team practicing on the Thames River, and portraits of the four-man American team are presented at the top of the engraving. (See picture)
THE BOSTON PEACE JUBILEE – An engraving of the Coliseum Building is presented with the article that describes it as the grandest music festival in history. From the capacity of the seating, the excellence of the music, the ability of the choruses, the number and celebrity of the soloist, as well as the eminence of the invited guest.
A WOMAN’S VENGENCE – A story by James Payn
THE CENTER PAGE HAS TWO ENGRAVING BY THOMAS NAST – “The last shot of the honorable Senator from Massachusetts. – He pulled the long-bow once too often.” And “Vindicated! – Sweeping accusations.” (See picture with President Grant shacking hands with Uncle Sam, while Lady Liberty sweeps away the accusations.)
CONCERNING TWO VOYAGES – An article by Elizabeth R. Stoddard
THE COURT OF POPE LEO X. – An engraving of the painting by F.L. Ruben, of Vienna, is described as a gathering in a single group the most eminent characters of the reign of Leo X. The article goes on to describe a history of his reign. (See Picture)
WOMAN’S RIGHTS IN ENGLAND – The Woman’s Disability Act, which was thrown out by the House of Commons, was recently aggressively taken up again. The article describes the meeting and an engraving of the meeting is presented with prominent woman members of the movement noted. Standing and delivering a speech is Miss Rhonda Garrett. (See picture of the meeting with the House of Commons)
BIRDS EYE VIEW OF BOSTON AND ITS ENVIRONS – A full-page engraving, which is part of an article “About Boston”. The article, which is part of the supplement to this issue, gives a history and points out many of the historical sites of Boston with 21 engravings in this five pages article. The artwork and article is a very impressive piece of literature concerning Boston.
MIDDLEMARCH – A STUDY OF PROVINCIAL LIFE – by George Eliot
SLAHING CRITICISM – A critical article about Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poetry and how the critics misunderstood his work in his early years.
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