NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 22, 1849  The top of page 3 has: "The Shakers" "Fast Day Among The Shakers--Their Mode of Worship--Their Origin, Manners, Customs &c.--Their Crops and General Prospects."
A correspondent's report, datelined "Newton's Corner, Albany Co., Aug. 3, 1849", begins: "I have just returned from a visit to the Shaker settlement...in Watervliet. The Shakers observed the day as recommended by the President--a day of fasting and prayer..." & more.
But the greater portion of this report is taken up with a lengthy extract from "A Report to the Assembly of this State" that describes the history, customs & more about this religious sect known as the Shakers. It takes most of two lengthy columns.
Four pages, a small piece missing near the first paragraph of this report, otherwise in very good condition.