HARPER'S WEEKLY, April 18, 1857  There were relatively few illustrations within the early issues (this is vol. 1 #16), but it includes an article headed: "Dred Scott in the Legislature" concerning the objections of the New York Legislature to the Dred Scott decision and their actions. 
Also inside is a nearly quarter-page illustration of: "John A. King, Governor of New York". Also featured is the coverage of "Miss Rothschild's Wedding" of the Rothchild banking fame. This was the marriage of Miss Leonora Rothschild of London to Baron Alphonso de Rothschild of Paris.
Complete in 16 pages, in good condition as shown and contains additional prints and/or related text.