This Week In 1859

The following news articles first appeared in Harper’s Weekly, Vol. III, No. 155 on December 17^th 1859.  Interesting items include the political fallout resulting from the Harper’s Ferry Incident, the inauguration announcement of Governor John J. Pettus, and some correspondence relating to the execution and burial arrangements of John Brown.

 

The Midnight Horseman

The following short story The Midnight Horseman, appeared in Harper's Weekly, April 30th 1859.  Interestingly, it was not acredited to an author.

The Queen of the Circus

The Queen of the Circus appeared in Harper's Weekly on August 6th, 1859.

Articles of Interest

The following story is a critical essay on the dangers of the hoop skirt.  This article was written by one Mr. John Smith first appeared in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Journal, June 26th 1857.