Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-04-15
Inieresfinp National IKnrk.

The large volumes u the u. States Exploring Expe-
don have last appeared and Just been placed our
hands by friend the interchangeable sgen, Of several
tonsye Northern Publishers.
We have been highly gratifod with the execu.
ton and finish Of any work the production Of either Foreign
American Artists from the perusal Of which have
risen with feelings Of pride, Americans that our
Artists have here incontestibly proved themselves
equal II not superior TO those Of Europe, many OF whom
have such high eminence in their difficult profess
sion.
The splendid steel, copper and highly finished wood
engravngs upwards Of 400 in number have riveted
our attention, speaking silently. but forciby, "ue to life
that have scarcely taken time TO read page Of tins in
eresng work IL Is printed in the finest style Of the day,
super royal size snow.whte paper and bound in style
Of peculiar neatncss.
The beautiful Illustrations Of Scenery, Of exquisite
grandeur in great variety occasionally the tempest tossed
the calm deep blue with the high sperng mast.
Of their imposing ee times topped by cebergs rising
mountain high around them. threatening crush them OF
Of beautiful dale mountsin scenery Islands seldom
visited before unknown, their groups Of Natives their
peculiar costume, engaged in fascinating dsnec
equipped for deadly with their Csnnibal warlke
neighbour, with Portraits Of their prominent leaders, tat
TODD. paintod in appropriate style orsdescpons OF OBJ
iects before illustrated Of the interesting char
seer, Of every nature, all possess attractions seldom equal
led and surpassed by the productions Of Ancient OF
Modern Artists.
We have avaed ourselves Of tho possession Of this work
II possesses irresistible attractions and though tho price !,
s25 we hardly see how be produced al so low a
price. in such costly style
Mr.. ID. &. King. the Publishers Agent through whom
30 many valuable works have been procured by citizens
s now q, the Powhstan House. where the work can be
seen In his temporary Office aud sdvsc oil who wish 10
avail Themselves Of the most Interesting work issued
or any other large work Of merit whether Professional OF
Miscellaneous, to do without delay, he is prepared
furnish them here, or In any part Of the State.
The entire track and important discoveries Of the
States Exploring Expedition, during voyage OF four years
IN siH vessels. ono 81 which tho Peacock lost fitted
Of immense eHpcnse by Government s traced on III,
interesting MSp Of the Word by Mitchell with which Mr.
King has supplied several hundred Of citizens 81 pric.
far below its real value.
This instructive Msp, with valuable History Of IN,
World, both at Sl2l also, the large United States MAJ
and IodeS at $40 each about six feet square, on roen
or IN portable folding form. unequaled n,mer for seefa
ey aud execution, can be furnished by him. separately
ogetber For interest aud prsecs value they should no
DO separated The amount IAN seldom be invested IL
works ri any subors, for ornament profitable 70
the mind Of the young, sgrecabe for reference and
s,anius 10 the family, library and Office.