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Mr. Ackerman may be styled (as our Gallic neighbours would say) the principal bijoutier of his day; and the exquisite bijou, which he has now presented to the public entitles him to our highest commendation. This is the fourth annual offering intended as a tribute of esteem and friendship to the fair sex, and we may safely affirm that it even surpasses, in the richness of its designs, and the elegance of its tout-ensemble, all its predecessors. The Engravings are fourteen in number . . . [lists engravers]. The figure of Contemplating, which forms the frontispiece, is a perfect gem. The Cottage Door presents a chef-d'oeuvre of rustic simplicity; and the Bridge of Sighs, by its admirable perspective effect, is like reality itself. |
| The literary department is of a light nature, and precisely calculated for what it was intended--the amusement of the ladies. The poetry is of the first order, having been contributed by some of the most popular writers. We shall present the following pleasing specimens. |
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[Quotes "Stanzas" by Henry Neele" & "Remonstrance" by Shoberl, FMN Editor, which is addressed to the writer of the preceding stanzas]
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