THE CASKET. Devoted to literature, science, the arts, news, &c. Ed. by Emerson Bennett. v. 1 (nos. 1-26); Apr. 15-Oct. 7, 1846. -Cincinnati, 0hio, 1846.

208 p. weekly.

This literary miscellany gave attention mainly to literature, science, and the arts, including in its contents sentimental prose and poetry, serialized tales, anecdotes, moral essays, literary notices, geographical sketches, historical items, and some science articles, in addition to some short news items. Well-known writers whose work appeared in the Casket include Emerson Bennett, Mrs. Sophia H. Oliver, Caroline Orne and Phoebe and Alice Cary.

APS II, Reel 382