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This is the April 30, 1853 issue of THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS newspaper. It contains many more illustrations than its' American counterparts Harper's Weekly and Frank Leslie. This issue is in very good condition, the pages are flat, clean, and bright, except for some minor age spots from handling, but nothing serious, and they don't affect the engravings. As can be seen from the list of articles and illustrations this publication contains many historical stories of the time, and reports of the issues that faced the people of Great Britain at the time. Additional pictures are available upon request. Please send your e-mail address.
ARTICLES:
THE OPPOSITION TO THE BUDGET – It was not to be expected that a scheme so great, and dealing with such a variety and complexity of interest as the new Budget and amended Tariff, should be introduced into Parliament without exciting opposition. The point chosen by the opponents of the Budget for their first attack is the re-imposition of the Property and Income Taxes.
LAUNCH OF H.M.S. “JAMES WATT” – The launch of this noble screw steam-vessel of war, sister ship to the Agamemnon, took place on Saturday afternoon last, at her majesty’s dockyard, in Pembroke. An engraving depicting the launch of the James Watt, a ninety-gun ship of war, is shown on the cover page (See picture).
RECALL OF SANTA ANNA TO MEXICO – After the Mexican War General Santa Anna took up residence in Havanna, but shortly after he arrived the Spanish officials asked him to leave the island. He then proceeded to Carthagena, New Granada and from there to Turbaco a village some fifteen mile away, where he has made a home. Now he is being recalled to Mexico to preside over the destinies of that ill-fated country. Engravings of his home in Turbaco, and another of his embarkation from the bay of Carthagena, on his way to Mexico, are presented.
DOWNHAM RAM – This fine specimen of the Asiatic breed of sheep was purchased about three years ago, at Attock. The upper wool was very long and soft, and under it was another kind, as soft as floss-silk. An engraving of the ram is presented.
PORTABLE IRON CHURCH FOR THE DIOCESE OF MELBOURNE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA – iron has been used for the manufacture of bridges, roads, ships, and houses. Now the Bishop of Melbourne has ordered several churches to be built because of the hordes of immigrants to the new gold mines. An engraving of the galvanized iron church is presented.
A VOYAGE TO VALPARAISO – Early in the summer of last year, a small steamer, Fosforo, was built of iron by Mr. Laird, of Birkenhead. It sailed from Liverpool to South America in 74 days. At times it encounters very treacherous seas, but made the voyage without incident. A description of the voyage by Captain Walter Hall is given, along with two engravings of the ship passing port Famine and Port Gallant, Patagonia.
REDCLIFFE INFANT SCHOOL, BRISTOL – This new school has been built through the generosity of an endowment made by a citizen by the name of Brickdale. This school has been designed very efficiently, and includes an indoor playground in the basement. An engraving of the structure is presented.
TWO POEMS BY MRS. T.K. HERVEY – THE YOUNG MAID GONE A-MAYING; AND THE OLD MAN GONE A-MAYING.
“THE FIRST OF MAY, 1851” – A painting for her Majesty by Winterhalter; the painting commemorates the opening of the Great Palace of Industry of all nations; and the day was the birthday of the illustrious Wellington, as well as of the infant Prince Arthur, to whom, by Royal invitation, the Duke stood godfather. An engraving of the painting is presented (See picture).
THE LATEST EXCAVATIONS AT POMPEII – A description of the latest antiquities found at Pompeii. Three engravings accompany this article: A Roof of A House, at Pompeii; The Gate of Stabia; and another house excavated for the visit of the Imperial Russian Prince.
ST. MARK’S CHURCH, ALBERT-ROAD, REGENT’S PARK – The church was consecrated on St. Mark’s Day. It stands on a plot of ground at the end of a long walk of Regent’s Park. The architecture is of the style known as Early English, of the geometric period. The walls are of Kentish-rag stone, the doors, windows and other architectural features, are of Bath stone. An engraving of the church is presented.
DESTRUCTION OF A LARGE MILL AT HALIFAX – The mill owned by Mr. Leyland and Highley was reduced to rubble by fire on the 22nd of April 1853. It was one of the most substantially built mills in Halifax. A description of the fire and an engraving of the ruins are presented.
VISCOUNT GODERICH, M.P. FOR HUDDERFIELD – A biographical article with engraved portrait.
EXHIBITION OF THE SOCIETY OF PAINTERS IN WATERCOLOURS – A description of the exhibition with two engravings: “The Shepherd” painted by Walter Goodall (See picture); and “Moonrise” painted by E. Duncon.
BANQUET IN HONOR OF MRS. HARRIET BEECHER STOWE – The author of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was honored at a banquet in Edinburgh. Tickets for the event were in great demand, and the hall was filled to capacity before the commencement of the proceedings. Edinburgh was one of the first towns to speak out in the abolitionist cause in 1830. An engraving depicting the banquet is presented.
PARIS FASHIONS FOR MAY – A critique of the fashions, with three engravings: “In-door Toilette”, “White Cashmere Dress”, and “Blonde Bonnet”.
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