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693188

General Harrison on the Battle of the Thames...

Item #693188

October 23, 1813

THE NEW-YORK WEEKLY MUSEUM, Oct. 23, 1813  



* William Henry Harrison

* War of 1812 - Moraviantown




Page 3 has almost a full column taken up with various reports on the War of 1813, including events in Louisiana, and several mentions of General Wm. H. Harrison, particularly his account of this historic Battle of the Thames, a victory over the Indians.

Four pages, 9 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches,... See More  

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693181

President Jackson's state-of-the-union address...

Item #693181

December 06, 1834

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 6, 1834 



* President Andrew Jackson

* State of the Union Address




The prime content would be the annual state-of-the-union address, contained in full on seven pages & signed in type by the President: Andrew Jackson.

An extremely lengthy address, it touches upon a wide variety of topics & events in the process of reviewing the year 183... See More  

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693165

Much on General Andrew Jackson and Florida...

Item #693165

October 31, 1821

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & BOSTON PATRIOT, Oct. 31, 1821  



* Florida Governor Andrew Jackson



The front page has a: "Proclamation" sigh nerd in type by: Andrew Jackson, as governor of Florida, in which he: "... orders certain troublesome Spanish officers to quite the Floridas...". Plus there is an editorial on this headed: "Florida".

Page 2 has: "Gen.... See More  

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693159

How to decide disputed elections of President & Vice President...

Item #693159

February 19, 1800

AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 19, 1800 Page 2 has a very notable document headed: "A BILL Prescribing the Mode of Deciding Disputed Elections of President and Vice President of the United States", containing all 14 Sections and taking over two columns.

Four pages, several archival mends to tears near margins with some minor loss but no effect to the mentioned Bill.

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693158

Slave insurrection planned in Virginia...

Item #693158

May 18, 1802

NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, May 18, 1802  Page 2 has an item concerning clockmaker Jacob Alrichs. Also a report of a slave insurrection near Lynchburg, noting: "...that a conspiracy among the negroes there...some of the ringleaders...are in custody...The plan of those misguided wretches was to have...massacred their masters & all others that opposed their measures...to effect thei... See More  

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693147

Death of Daniel Webster...

Item #693147

October 25, 1852

NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, Oct. 25, 1852  



* Daniel Webster death



A fascinating issue as pages 1 thru 5 (of 8) are taken up with reports on the death of Daniel Webster, the noted American statesman.

The front page begins: "DEATH OF DANIEL WEBSTER" "Sketch of His Life & Public Career" with the t3xt taking the entire front page.

Other articles within are headed: "... See More  

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693141

Horace Greeley supports William Harrison...

Item #693141

January 16, 1841

THE LOG CABIN, New York, Jan. 16, 1841 



* William Henry Harrison

* Rare campaign publication




The famous campaign newspaper published by Horace Greeley in support of William Henry Harrison in the 1840 election.

The content is almost entirely political & includes: "The Popular Vote For President" "Better Times" "Prairie Sketches" "General Harrison&... See More  

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693137

Antebellum New Orleans...

Item #693137

August 13, 1850

THE DAILY CRESCENT, New Orleans, Louisiana, Aug. 13, 1850  Newspapers from the Deep South are particularly difficult to find from before the Civil War, but here is a fine example of one.

A folio-size, four page newspaper which features a masthead engraving of a Mississippi River scene, this issue has typical news of the day and a great wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated.

Page 2 an... See More  

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693094

Potential extermination of Native Americans...

Item #693094

February 11, 1840

THE DAILY REGISTER, New Bedford, Massachusetts, Feb. 11, 1840  Page 2 begins with a half-column article concerning: "Indian Affairs" which reports on the state of the Native Americans at that time. One bit notes: "...that some system should be established for the preservation of the Indian. The rapid advancement of white settlements threatened his race with utter extermination.... See More  

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693093

Detailed "snake oil" advertisement...

Item #693093

March 24, 1840

THE DAILY REGISTER, New Bedford, Massachusetts, March 24, 1840  Among the wealth of ads on the back page is an illustrated one for: "The Indian's Panacea for the cure of Scrofula, or King's Evil; incipient cancers, syphilitic and mercurial diseases, particularly ulcers and painful affections of the bones..." with much more. Today's world would call this classic "sna... See More  

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693092

Supporting Van Buren for President...

Item #693092

April 07, 1840

THE DAILY REGISTER, New Bedford, Massachusetts, April 7, 1840  



* Martin Van Buren for president



Page 2 begins with a political notice supporting: "For President of the U.S. MARTIN VAN BUREN, of New York. For Vice President of the U.S. JAMES K. POLK, of Tennessee" with more.

Various news reports and ads of the day, four pages, good condition.... See More  

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693091

Supporting Van Buren for President...

Item #693091

November 04, 1840

THE DAILY REGISTER, New Bedford, Massachusetts, Nov. 4, 1840  Page 2 begins with an illustrated political notice supporting: "Democratic Nominations. For President, Martin Van Buren of New York. For Vice President, Richard M. Johnson, of Kentucky..." with more.

Four pages, some creases, minor margin wear, good condition.

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693071

Battle of Solferino w/ map...

Item #693071

July 07, 1859

THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 7, 1859



* Battle of Solferino, Italy

* Second Italian War of Independence




The front page has one column headings: "Another Terrible Battle and Another French Victory" "Upwards of Four Hundred Thousand Men on the Field of Battle" and more. (see)

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More  

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693053

A few neat illustrated advertisements...

Item #693053
NEW YORK EVENING POST, July 17, 1815 



* Illustrated advertisements

* Early 19th century original



The front page is filled with advertisements, including illustrated ads for a steam boat and at least 5 illustrated ship ads. The back page has an ad for a stagecoach and more.

Four pages, a little light staining, generally nice.... See More  

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692867

A treaty to end the Seminole War is reached, but not for long...

Item #692867

June 08, 1839

THE NEW-YORKER, New York, June 8, 1839  Page 10 has a report headed: "The Florida War Ended" noting in part: "Such is the official announcement from Gen. Macomb, and we ardently wish it may prove correct...terms of the agreement are very vague--the Indians manifestly understanding that they are to have undisturbed possession of the territory allowed them; while our government m... See More  

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692866

The desert of California...

Item #692866

May 11, 1839

THE NEW-YORKER, New York, May 11, 1839  Inside has a report: "Desert of California". Keep in mind that California was part of Mexico at this time, so bits of the report include: "This immense plain, the existence of which was until very recently unknown, is situated in the central part of Upper or New California, in Mexico...Its area is equal to that of Virginia...this remarkab... See More  

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692853

Mormon numbers are increasing in New Jersey...

Item #692853

August 17, 1839

THE NEW-YORKER, New York, Aug. 17, 1839  



* Early Mormons - Mormonism



The bottom of an inside page has a brief report on: "Mormonism" noting: "...this delusion has exhibited itself in this state [New Jersey], in the neighborhood of New Egypt & other places in Monmouth co. A number of the disciples appeared there...& have succeeded in making coverts of several pers... See More  

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692850

Mormons as fugitives from justice... Sidney Francis sold into slavery...

Item #692850

October 05, 1839

THE NEW-YORKER, New York, Oct. 5, 1839  The top of an inside page ave has a brief report: "The Mormons--Gov. Boggs of Missouri is said to have demanded the leaders of the Mormon refugees of the Governors of Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin, as fugitives from justice! Will this monster dare offer again as a candidature for office, even in Missouri?"

Of perhaps greater interest is the f... See More  

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692826

One of the earliest newspaper mentions of Abraham Lincoln and Joseph Smith...

Item #692826

August 12, 1837

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 12, 1837 



* Very early mention of Abraham Lincoln

* Early Mormon & Joseph Smith mention




An inside page has a report headed "Illinois" being an account of activities in the state legislature, with an inconspicuous--yet very significant--listing of "Lincoln" in the "negative" column of those who voted on a spec... See More  

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692806

Much on the case of fugitive slave Henry Long...

Item #692806

December 28, 1850

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, December 28, 1850 



* Fugitive slave case

* Henry Long




Pages 4 & 5 have over a column taken up with an article headed: "Alleged Slave Case" with various subheads, concerning the case of fugitive slave Henry Long, about whom much is written on the web. Much detail, as this was from the beginning of the very controversial Fugitive Slave Act.

Eight pa... See More  

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692805

The fugitive slave case of Bill Fisher...

Item #692805

July 27, 1853

NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, July 27, 1853 



* Fugitive Slave Case

* Bill Fisher




The front page has: "The Fugitive Slave Case--The Health of the City, etc." being the slave case of Bill Fisher. This report takes three-quarters of a column and includes: "...as soon as the marshal drove off with the slave, a number of them followed the carriage. The friends of the slave will follo... See More  

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692773

Minting California gold coins...

Item #692773

November 10, 1849

OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, November 10, 1849 



* California gold rush



The back page has: "California Facts" which includes: "...Within a few days gold coins of the value of ten dollars made from the California metal have been issued by Messrs. Moffatt and Co...and by Messrs. Wright & Co...of San Francisco. They are very similar in appearance and also strongly resemble the ... See More  

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692771

Death of Joseph Haydn... Proclamation signed by President James Madison...

Item #692771

August 17, 1809

BOSTON GAZETTE, Aug. 17, 1809 



* Franz Joseph Haydn death

* Classical music composer

* Vienna, Austria




The top of the front page has: "A Proclamation" signed in type: James Madison, and also: "French Piracies" which takes an entire column. On page 2, under the "Deaths" is a small announcement "In Vienna, May 31st, Hayden, [Hadyn] the celebrated musi... See More  

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692766

Early report on the California Gold Rush...

Item #692766

December 16, 1848

BOSTON MUSEUM, Dec. 16, 1848  Page 4 has: "California Gold" which includes: "All of our brethren are having their say about the California gold discoveries...But California, nor any other unsettled country, should not be peopled by fortune hunters. The wilderness wants practical men, not visionary drones...The mining fever is raging here as well as elsewhere...one of our citize... See More  

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692554

1860 Famous Charles Dickens Magazine...

Item #692554
ALL THE YEAR ROUND, London, 1860  This was a Victorian weekly literary publication founded and owned by Charles Dickens, published from 1859 to 1895. Edited by Dickens, it was the direct successor to his previous publication "Household Words", abandoned due to differences with his former publisher. It hosted the serialization of many prominent novels and after Dickens' death
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692531

Abraham Lincoln is elected President of the United States...

Item #692531

November 10, 1860

HARTFORD WEEKLY TIMES, Connecticut, Nov. 10, 1860  The top of page 2 has a column headed: "The Presidential Contest" "Election Of Lincoln and Hamlin" "The North for Lincoln - The South Mostly For Breckinridge" "Lincoln Comes In With A Congress Against Him!"

A wealth of reporting here with some interesting editorial comments. Other related articles incl... See More  

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692521

War is on the horizon... Election results by Pony Express...

Item #692521

December 20, 1860

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 20, 1860  Considerable reporting on national events that would soon lead to the Civil War.

Inside page reports include one beginning: "The Pony Express passed Fort Kearney early on Tuesday...with later California news. The official result of the Presidential election had been declared as follows: Lincoln, 38,721; Douglas, 37,964, Breckinridge, 33,971..." with... See More  

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692517

Much reporting on the Mormon War...

Item #692517

June 19, 1858

NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1858 



* The Utah War - Mormon Rebellion



The front page has over a full column of the latest news on the troubling Mormon situation in Utah, heads reading: "Further From Utah" "Arrival of Seventy Mormon Families at Camp Scott" "The Utah News" and "Details of Advices Previously Received by Telegraph" The full text is seen in... See More  

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692515

Brigham Young's elders willing to give themselves up... Mormons on the move...

Item #692515

June 22, 1858

NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1858  The front page has a one-quarter column with Mormon news: "From Utah" "Plenty of Provisions at Camp Scott--Safety of Capt. Marcy's Command--Trade with the Valley, etc."

One of the reports includes: "...a letter from Fort Bridger dated May 21st which says that Brigham Young's principal Mormon Elders had consented to deliver thems... See More  

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692514

Mormons, slavery, and Dickens...

Item #692514

June 23, 1858

NEW YORK TIMES, June 23, 1858  Page 2 has two-thirds of a column taken up with a report headed: "The Mormons Flight and the Mormon Future--A New Power Among the Nations of Earth". The report begins by reflecting upon the founding of the Mormons noting: "...announcing the appearance & character of their 'Golden Bible' as the book was for a while commonly called...ref... See More  

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692513

Printed the day of Lincoln's "House Divided" speech... Much on the Mormons...

Item #692513

June 17, 1858

NEW YORK TIMES, June 17, 1858  Near the top of the front page is: "Illinois Republican State Convention" is a report datelined Springfield, Ill., Wednesday, June 16. The one paragraph report concerns the first day of the convention noting in part: "...that the convention met today and that ...Resolutions were adopted endorsing the Philadelphia platform and denouncing the Dre
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692512

Lengthy on Abraham Lincoln and his 'Spot Resolutions" in Congress...

Item #692512

December 22, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 22, 1847  



* Early Abraham Lincoln

* Spot Resolutions in Congress




Page 2 has an uncommonly lengthy report from [Abraham] Lincoln in the House of Representatives. This was his "spot resolution" and speech condemning the reasons for starting the Mexican War. He requests proof from President Polk that American blood wa
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692509

Mormons to settle in Kansas... Interesting slavery item...

Item #692509

October 05, 1854

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 5, 1854  Page 6 has a report headed: "Mormon Emigration to Kansas" which begins: "We learn from one of the 'Mormon faith' that movements are on foot to establish a 'stake' for Mormon settlers in the Territory of Kansas, about 100 miles interior from the town of Kansas..." with much more. And further on is: "...Those emigrants who... See More  

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692507

Execution of Narciso Lopez for failed attempts to liberate Cuba...

Item #692507

September 24, 1851

THE TIMES, London, Sept. 24, 1851 



* Narciso López expedition

* Cuba liberation attempt

* Spanish rule




Page 5 has over half a column taken with a report headed: "The Execution of Lopez" which is introduced with: "The following was the official order for the execution:..." with much detail.

Narciso Lopez was a Venezuelan-born adventurer and Spanish Army gen... See More  

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692506

Beginning of the Australian Gold Rush: New South Wales would be changed forever...

Item #692506

September 20, 1851

THE TIMES, London, Sept. 20, 1851 



* First Australian gold rush

* Colony of New South Wales




The back page begins with over a full column of reports concerning the New South Wales Gold Rush in Australia.

The gold rush began a bit earlier in 1851. This period in the history of New South Wales resulted in a rapid growth in the population and significant boost to the economy of the colony... See More  

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692504

St. Paul from before the Civil War...

Item #692504

October 14, 1858

SAINT PAUL DAILY MINNESOTIAN, Minnesota, Oct. 14, 1858 



* Rare pre Civil War title

* Ramsey County




A wide variety of news reports of the day and a great wealth of advertisements from before the Civil War. Uncommon from this Northern city.

Four pages, large folio size, nice condition.... See More  

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692490

Declaration of war...

Item #692490

June 27, 1812

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 27, 1812 



* War of 1812 declaration by United States 

* James Madison proclamation

* Historic report




This issue has one of the best presentations on the declaration of war against Great Britain, beginning the War of 1812.

Most of the first column of the front page is a somewhat decorative "Proclamation" headed with an engraving of a... See More  

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692475

The President's state-of-the-union address, from the nation's capital...

Item #692475

December 03, 1845

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 3, 1845  Taking all of the front page & most of page 2 is the President's annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type at its conclusion by: James K. Polk. It is headed: "Message Of The President of the United States".

As was typical with this annual tradition, President Polk reviewed the events of the year addressin... See More  

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692474

The President's state-of-the-union address, from the nation's capital...

Item #692474

December 28, 1859

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 28, 1859  Beginning on the front page & taking most of page 2 is the President's annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type at its conclusion by: James Buchanan. It is headed: "THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE".

As was typical with this annual tradition, President Buchanan reviewed the events of the year addressing the ... See More  

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692466

Terrific news items from the Gold Rush

Item #692466

August 14, 1849

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 14, 1849  Page 3 has an article: "California Matters" which takes over a full column with a wide variety of reports. Included is: "...an outline of the measures to be submitted to the Convention for framing a State Government..." which lists eleven items. Then there is nearly a full column with a great wealth of reports ... See More  

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692465

Lengthy & descriptive on early California...

Item #692465

August 03, 1849

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 3, 1849  Page 2 has a simply terrific & very lengthy letter on California, taking nearly two columns it is headed: "A Mexican View Of California" "California Seen by a Mexican--Description of the Country--Its Physical, Agricultural, Commercial, and Mineralogical Characteristics".

This is perhaps the best description... See More  

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692464

Helping the distressed Mormons... The Mexican War...

Item #692464

October 16, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 1847 



* Mormons - Mormonism

* Hardships in Iowa




Page 3 has an article: "Adjourned Meeting for the Relief of the Distressed Mormons" mentioning: "...adopt measures for raising...some relief for the large body of emigrating Mormons--men, women, and children--now in the wilderness of Iowa in a destitute & sufferi... See More  

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692461

A woman gold miner... Harshness of California life...

Item #692461

December 18, 1849

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 18, 1849  Page 3 has an interesting letter headed: "California Items" concerning: "The only white woman that I have seen in the mines...came here from Calcutta...dresses in trousers & wears a thin hat & red shirt as most of the miners do...Failing in business & becoming poor, he determined to dig a fortune out of ... See More  

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692180

Great diary of an emigrant crossing the "great desert"...

Item #692180

August 03, 1850

THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, August 3, 1850  Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city.

The most interesting article is a nearly full column letter headed: "An Overland Journey to California" with a preface: "...diary of an emigrant to California. We copy the following passages from it of the journey across the great desert. ... See More  

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692179

On the death of Zachary Taylor...

Item #692179

July 27, 1850

THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, July 27, 1850  Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city.

Among the articles within: "Remarks of Mr. Badger On The Texas Boundary" in the Senate; "Reflections on the Death of General Taylor" "Funeral Obsequies of the President in Washington City" "President Fillmore" "... See More  

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692177

On vegetarians... Fugitive Slave... Traveling to California...

Item #692177

July 06, 1850

THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, July 6, 1850  Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city.

This issue is chock full of interesting articles, a few on the front page including: "Effects of a Vegetable Diet" which is a curious item with refutations from "...a beef-eating German..."; "Milwaukie" [Milwaukee] which conce... See More  

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691889

Trouble brewing in Texas...

Item #691889

November 28, 1835

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 28, 1835 



* Texas Revolution beginning

* Mexican Republic dissolved




Inside has a report headed "Mexico" which includes: "...The tidings of the recent movements in Texas had reached the capitol & as to be expected, had produced a great excitement...every appearance that we shall soon hear of serious doings in the revolted p... See More  

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691869

Martin Van Buren's state-of-the-union address...

Item #691869

December 28, 1839

THE NEW-YORKER, Dec. 28, 1839 



* President Martin Van Buren

* State of the Union Address




This newspaper was published by Horace Greeley before his more famous New York Tribune.

Over 4 1/2 pages are taken up with the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address to the nation, signed in type at its conclusion: M. Van Buren.

Sixteen pages, 9 1/2 by 12... See More  

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691723

Supreme Court on a fugitive slave case... Capture of a suspected slave ship...

Item #691723

December 30, 1852

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 30, 1852  Page 3 has over a full column taken up with: "Decision of a Fugitive Slave Case In The United States Supreme Court" which concerning the case of the fugitive slave Richard Eells in the state of Illinois. A rather notable case.

Also on page 3 is: "Capture Of A Slaver" which is about the schooner Advance, our of... See More  

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691722

California news... Women needed in Australia...

Item #691722

December 14, 1852

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 14, 1852  Page 3 has: "California Intelligence" taking half a column, reporting on the great fire in Sacramento, plus other items.

Also within: "Female Emigration To Australia" noting that it is: "...successful in an eminent degree...The first consisted of 39 females of respectable character--mostly distressed need... See More  

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