This is the February 25, 1854 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. This issue is in very good condition, with the exception of some age spots that do not affect the print or the pictures.  The pages are flat. 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 are pictures available upon request.  Please include your e-mail address.

ARTICLES:

PORTRAIT OF WASHINGTON – The cover story presents a portrait of George Washington, a scene of Mount Vernon, and a scene of The Washington Monument (See picture).  The article, at the time of year of his birth, depicts historical events throughout his life.

THE RUSSIAN GUARDSMAN’ - A TALE OF THE SEAS AND SHORES OF THE EAST - by Ben Perley Poore - Long after the sultan had left, Zalallah standing motionless, confused by the overflowing of joy from long-sealed fountains….

SUNSHINE - A poem by Rev. B. D. Webster

THERESA CLARE – A story by Mrs. Caroline Orne

JAPANESE SCENE - On these two pages we give several views relative to Japanese scenes and manners.  Engravings of “Court Dresses”, “View of Simoneski, Japan, “Cloth Mill, Rural Scenery in Japan”, “Japanese Arms – Swords, Scimetars, ect.”, “Weights and Measures of Japan” are presented with the article.

MY LITTLE BOY - A poem by G. Davies Bradway, M. D.

THE SOND OF OLD WINTER - A poem by Amelia Cooke

THE SHABBY GENTLEMAN – A story by Francis A. Durivage

JOHN JACOB ASTOR OF NEW YORK – Interior (See picture) and exterior views of the Astor Library, and a bust of John Jacob Astor are presented with this article.

WINTER - A poem by Rebecca R. Pierce

STORIES OF GODS AND GODDESSES - by Thomas Bulfinch - When the Jupiter and his brothers had defeated the Titans and banished them to Tartarus, a new enemy rose up against the gods.

LAFAYETTE AT LAGRANGE - WITH SKETCHES OF HIS BIRTHPLACE AND OF HIS GRAVE – Of the thousands who annually profess to explore La Belle France, probably not a score take the trouble to visit a luxurious mountain village in ancient Auvergne, hallowed to every true American heart as the birthplace and early home of the generous Lafayette.  An engraved portrait and various other articles (See portrait) and scenes at Lagrange are presented on two pages of this issue.

JACOB A. WESTERVELT – He was first employed as a sailor, but afterward began a career as a ship builder.  Latter he became a popular public officer in the City of New York.  A portrait of Westervelt is presented with this article.

GARIBALDI – An account of his escape from the Austrian forces to Genoa, and eventually to the United States.

PHILADELPHIA ICE BOAT – An account of how ice boats kept the harbor open for much larger ships during the winter months.  An engraving depicting an ice boat breaking through the ice is presented.

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