ts class in America, and so
far ahead of all other weekly journals as not to permit of any
comparison between it and any of their number. Its columns contain the
finest collections of reading matter that are printed. Thus, if you look
into the Volume for 1863, you will find that its stories, and
miscellaneous articles, and poetry are from the minds of some of the
leading writers of the time. Its matter is of a very various character
from elaborate tales and well-considered editorial articles to the
airiest and briefest jests, good-humored hits at the expense of human
follies, which proceed from the liveliest of minds. It is a vigorous
supporter of the war--discussing all questions that concern the contest
in which we are engaged with an amplitude of perception and a breadth of
patriotism that place it very high indeed on the roll of loyal and
liberal publications. Its illustrations are numerous and beautiful,
being furnished by the chief artists of the country. Most of the
illustrations are devoted to the war, including battle-pieces, scenes
made renowned by great events there occurring, and portraits of eminent
military and civil leaders. Even a person who could not read a line of
its letter-press could intelligently follow the history of the war
through 1863 by going over the pictured pages of this volume,"--_Evening
Traveller_ (Boston.)

"HARPER'S WEEKLY, besides being a literary paper of the first class--the
only one among American or European Pictorials with a definite purpose
consistently and constantly carried out--is at once a leading political
and historical annalist of the nation."--_The Press_ (Philadelphia).

"HARPER'S WEEKLY.--In turning over its pages, we were struck anew with
the fidelity with which it delineates passing events: a true picture of
the times. The scenes of the war, portrayed by the graphic pencils of
artists on the battle-field and in the camp, are re-produced in excellent
wood-cuts with marvelous promptness and accuracy. The letter-press
furnishes an appropriate accompaniment to the illustrations; presenting
a pleasing variety, sprightly and entertaining. We can not wonder at the
popularity of the _Weekly_ when we observe the spirit and enterprise
with which it is conducted."--_Journal_ (Boston).

"HARPER'S WEEKLY FOR 1863.--From a careful examination of this work, as
it came out in it weekly form, we can honestly advise our readers to
purchase the stately and pictured volume. We dare no