GRAHAM’S SMALL-TALK.
Held in his idle moments, with his Readers, Correspondents and Exchanges.
The present number we are proud of—and not caring who knows it—we tell you, reader, that in our opinion Graham for May, is THE GEM OF THE MONTH. The illustrations are excellent and appropriate; and as we are not the engraver, we feel that there can be no impropriety in saying this. The leading plate, “The Bavarian May Queen,” in artistic excellence, we know, will not be equaled this month by any plate in any other Magazine—and Devereux’s exquisitely finished engravings in the body of the book, may be compared with any that appear elsewhere without much fear upon his part.
The printing of these wood-cuts, by Mr. Jacob Young, our pressman, entitles him to the designation of the best pressman in Philadelphia, and those who deny or doubt his right to this appellation, may try to beat the work, before they question the ability of the man. But there is “no use of talking,” reader—the book is before you, and it is for you to say how you like it—and if in debt—to pay for it. That you may do so, we send a bill this month, for which please remit by mail. Now do not lay aside the book without first booking up.
Snooks “wants to know” why, there is always so much gold “in the hands of passengers” whenever a California steamer arrives? “Why they don’t put it in their pockets or their trunks, or have it in patent safety-belts?”
We suppose it is, to have it ready to subscribe for Graham as soon as they step on shore! That is our solution. But there are other theories.
Enterprising Editor. Mr. Grab, can you do a small note to-day?
Grab. No!—the gold is all going to England, and the California steamer brings very little.