Battle of the Beaver Dams...
Item #650817
April 20, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 20, 1816 This issue contains "Battle of the Beaver Dams" report which is almost two pages in length and also contains a full page map diagram. The article begins with a report from Colonel Boerstler to the people of the United States and includes a Report and Opinion from the court. This is referencing "... On my return I deep... See More
From New Orleans before the Civil War...
Item #650700
August 29, 1841
THE WEEKLY CRESCENT CITY, New Orleans, Aug. 29, 1841 One of our earliest offerings from New Orleans. Among various articles are: "Louisiana" "The Gaines' Case" "The Long Tongue" "The St. Louis Murder" and so much more.
Four pages, bit irregular at the spine & a bit close-trimmed at the bottom of pgs. 2, 3 & backpage. Lite dampstaining.... See More
Clipper ship Sovereign of the Seas... Philadelphia... Boston...
Item #650691
September 3, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, September 3, 1853 The front page features a half-page illustration "September". Within the issue is: "Jullien, the Artist" with an accompanying small illustration of him; "The Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas"; "Market Street Railroad Bridge, Philadelphia"; Genin's Contribution to the Palace"; ... See More
Reporting the death of John Jay...
Item #650578
May 23, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 23, 1829
* John Jay death
Page 6 has a brief & inconspicuous--yet notable--report of the death of John Jay, the nation's first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court: "The venerable John Jay, formerly chief justice of the United States,, etc. died in Westchester county, New York, on Sunday last in the 85th year of his age. The New York pape... See More
Anger over the Trail of Tears...... Franklin quote...
Item #650576
August 1, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 1, 1829 The top of the ftpg. has a small bit about Martin Van Buren, Secretary of State at the time, being granted an honorary doctorate of law degree from Rutgers' College.
Inside has an article: "Slavery In Colombia" as well as: "Georgia And The Cherokees" being a letter from the brother of a chief and his anger at their ... See More
Death Of John Jay... Pirates hanged, and slave ships captured...
Item #650573
May 30, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 30, 1829
* John Jay death
* Pirates & slave ships
Pages 1 and 2 have an article concerning the death of John Jay with a biography of his life & accomplishments.
John Jay was an American diplomat, patriot, one of the founding fathers of the United States, signer of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, second governor of New York, and the firs... See More
Follow-up to the Battle of Trafalgar...
Item #650570
January 13, 1806
BOSTON GAZETTE, Jan. 13, 1806 Page 2 begins with: "British Naval Victory" which details an engagement between four French ships and a British squadron, stating in part: "...The action took place on the 4th of Nov. in the Bay of Biscay; and ended after a severe and obstinate struggle, in the capture of the whole of the French squadron...". It includes a list of French a
... See More
Death of the President...
Item #650564
April 9, 1841
CITIZEN SOLDIER, Windsor, Vermont, April 9, 1841 This short-lived newspaper was: "Devoted to the Interests of the Militia, to Military Science & National Defense in General." as noted in the masthead.
Page 7 has a black-bordered report headed: "General Harrison Is No More" which begins: "A report reached us on Wednesday morning that the recent illness (bilious p... See More
See the two, crudely executed engravings...
Item #650560
September 19, 1840
THE ALBANY MICROSCOPE, New York, Sept. 19, 1840 In the masthead it says: "Devoted to popular Tales, History, Legends & Adventures, Anecdotes, Poetry, Satire, Humour, Sporting, and the Drama." Most of the first 2 columns is devoted to details of money owed by a list of names, with details, and includes a very unusual engraving of a man hanging on a scaffold by his backside (see)... See More
Madison's state-of-the-union address to the nation...
Item #650369
December 4, 1809
BOSTON GAZETTE, Dec. 4, 1809 Taking nearly 2 columns on page 2 is the: President's "Message", being his annual state-of-the-union address in which he recounts the events of the year, signed in type: James Madison. This is followed by an editorial on it headed: "The Message".
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor loss to to a portion of the blank margin of the ba... See More
American Tobacco Exports... The Cherokee Nation...
Item #650364
June 27, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, June 27, 1829
* Article re: the Cherokee Nation
* Chart on the exporting of American tobacco to foreign countries
This 16 page newspaper has interesting news of the day throughout. Much of the news in this newspaper is government related. Featured in this issue is a report, along with a chart, of the exportation of American tobacco to various... See More
Early from Dublin, Ireland...
Item #650363
May 5, 1807
DUBLIN EVENING POST, Ireland, May 5, 1807 A typical newspaper of the day with mostly European news reports with a great wealth of ads. Four pages, some light soiling in portions, archival mend at the spine, good condition.
Battle Of Waterloo...
Item #650336
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1815 Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the detailed account of the battle of Waterloo and the fall of Napoleon Buonaparte.Under the heading "France" is a lengthy report which begins: "The second abdication of the Throne of France by Napoleon Buonaparte was alluded to in our last number, & has since received f... See More
Dealing with the pirates... Greek-Turk Revolution...
Item #650330
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1821 Certainly one of the more famous magazines of the 18th & 19th centuries, having started in 1731 and surviving for over 130 years. This was the very first publication to use the word "magazine".Among the articles within are those headed: "Westminster Abbey" "Old Sarum & Stonehenge, Accurately Described&quo... See More
Battle Of Waterloo...
Item #650306
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1815 Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the detailed account of the battle of Waterloo and the fall of Napoleon Buonaparte.Under the heading "France" is a lengthy report which begins: "The second abdication of the Throne of France by Napoleon Buonaparte was alluded to in our last number, & has since received f... See More
Last signer of the Declaration of Independence dies... Jackson re-elected...
Item #650299
November 17, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, November 17, 1832 The front page has a lengthy editorial which begins:
"The presidential election has so far proceeded as to render the result certain, that "Andrew Jackson of Tennessee" will be re-elected president, and 'Martin Van Buren, of New York', be elected vice president of the United States--if they shall ... See More
Early report concerning the Louisiana Purchase...
Item #650289
July 2, 1803
WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, July 2, 1803
* Louisiana Purchase confirmation w/ France
Page 3 has a notable report which includes: "Mr. King informs us that Louisiana, including New Orleans, is absolutely ceded to the United States by France. What are the boundaries of the territory ceded and what the conditions of purchase, is not precisely known..." with some further detail (see... See More
The duel of Oliver Hazard Perry...
Item #650287
October 31, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, Oct. 31, 1818 Inside has an article: "Com. Perry and Capt. Heath" which concerns the troubles between them, and which also involved Stephen Decatur. They would have a duel, and Perry survives after Heath’s shot misses, Perry refused to shoot back. Included is a letter signed: Stephen Decatur and one: O.H. Perry.
The back page ... See More
Discussing the Navy... The slave trade...
Item #650285
April 14, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, April 14, 1821 Over two pages are taken up with a lengthy & detailed report headed: "Navy of the United States" with discussion on costs of operations, etc. The report is signed in type by: John Rodgers. Nearly 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "Slave Trade" which has much discussion on this controversial subject (see... See More
A college for African-Americans...
Item #650284
October 1, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 1, 1831 Within this issue is an interesting article headed: "Negro College" coming from New Haven,and the text beginning: "Our readers, no doubt, will be surprised at the caption of this paragraph & will wonder what we mean by 'Negro college'. We will inform them that we mean, without any jesting, to say that ther... See More
Early title from the South...
Item #650282
November 27, 1802
CITY GAZETTE & DAILY ADVERTISER, Charleston, South Carolina, Nov. 27, 1802
* Very early & rare for SC
* Slave advertisements
Certainly a very early & uncommon issue from Charleston. Various news of the day with a great wealth of ads including 5 illustrated runaway or rewards ads for slaves, with details for each.
Handsome masthead, four pages, never-trimmed margins, 4 sma... See More
Slave uprising in Jamaica...
Item #650281
February 25, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, February 25, 1832 Within this issue is an article with a small heading: "Jamaica" with the report beginning: "We have awful details of the late proceedings of the slaves in this island One hundred and fifty estates had been laid waste by fire...More than two thousand slaves had been killed or executed--hung up by scores, and without ... See More
Early attempt to assassinate President-Elect Abe Lincoln...
Item #650268
February 27, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 27, 1861
* Lincoln's new administration
The front page reports the ominous events that would lead to the outbreak of the Civil War in less than two months. Also content on the incoming administration of Abraham Lincoln with first column headlines including: "The Finale of the Peace Conference", "Movements of Mr. Lincoln", &quo... See More
German language newspaper from Harrisburg...
Item #650234
November 28, 1833
HARRISBURGER MORGENROTHE, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, August, 1833
* Rare title
* German language newspaper (likely Pennsylvania German)
A very uncommon newspaper for the German speaking community in the Harrisburg area, printed entirely in the German language (Pennsylvania German?) save for two back page advertisements.
Four pages, folio size, nice condition.... See More
Attempt to assassinate Abraham Lincoln...
Item #650144
February 24, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 24, 1861
* Early attempt to assassinate Abraham Lincoln
* Lincoln's new administration en route
The top of the first column has: "Startling Intelligence" "Sudden Departure of Mr. Lincoln For Washington" "Alleged Plot to Assassinate Him" "The Friends of the President Elect Discover it and Hold a Secret Council" "The... See More
Early anti-slavery newspaper with fine content......
Item #650090
May 22, 1846
THE HERALD OF FREEDOM, Concord, New Hampshire, May 22, 1846 A semi-monthly anti-slavery newspaper done by Nathaniel Peabody Rogers. (see hyperlink for much on him & the newspaper) Articles included are "Letters from 'The Old Man of the Mountain'"; "The Death of Torrey"; "President Polk's Piety"; "The Shakers"; and more.
Four pages, lit... See More
Ben Franklin on religion... Death of Tobias Lear...
Item #650009
October 26, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 26, 1816 Nearly 2 pages are taken up with: "A visit To Flanders - Or, the Field of Waterloo", with reflection upon the historic battle of Waterloo from the year prior where Napoleon was defeated. It begins: "There is a sort of madness in the British about the battle of Waterloo, as they call it, where they got the glory that the Prus... See More
Indiana prepares for statehood... Court martial trial of General Edmund Gaines...
Item #650008
November 30, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 30, 1816 Pages 7 & 8 contain the inaugural address of Governor Jennings, the first governor of Indiana, given just a month prior to Indiana becoming the 19th state of the Union. Not surprisingly much of his speech focuses on the work in gaining statehood.
Also inside is great detail on the: "Trial of General Gaines" court marti... See More
Insurrectionist Nat Turner has drowned?
Item #649959
October 29, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 29, 1831
* Nat Turner false death report
Page 2 includes a rather brief report headed "Gen. Nat" which reads: "It is believed that this distinguished leader of the blacks at the massacre in Virginia, was drowned, in attempting to cross New river. So says a letter to the governor of the state." This report p
... See More
* Nat Turner false death report
Page 2 includes a rather brief report headed "Gen. Nat" which reads: "It is believed that this distinguished leader of the blacks at the massacre in Virginia, was drowned, in attempting to cross New river. So says a letter to the governor of the state." This report p
Anger over the Trail of Tears... Franklin quote...
Item #649956
August 1, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 1, 1829 The top of the ftpg. has a small bit about Martin Van Buren, Secretary of State at the time, being granted an honorary doctorate of law degree from Rutgers' College.
Inside has an article: "Slavery In Colombia" as well as: "Georgia And The Cherokees" being a letter from the brother of a chief and his anger at their ... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Girard College, Jefferson Davis, and New Orleans related prints...
Item #649951
April 23, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, April 23, 1853 Large front page illustration: "Bull & Bear Fight, New Orleans", plus a related report. Inside page has two small illus: "Girard Bank" and "Girard College, Philadelphia", and a report: "Stephen Girard".
Full page has seven portraits: "The Cabinet Of President Pierce", including Jefferson Davis a... See More
Results of the presidential election...
Item #649933
November 23, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 23, 1844 The top of the first column of the front page has the results of the Presidential election, headed: "Presidential" with a count by state for Henry Clay and James K. Polk. Much more on the results of the election on inside pages. Page 2 has a letter from President Tyler to H. M. Kamehameha III, king of Hawaii (see photos). Also ... See More
Martin Van Buren is elected President of the United States...
Item #649931
February 11, 1837
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 11, 1837 Near the back is a report from Congress which includes, in part, a report of the formal election of Martin Van Buren as President, evidenced by a chart of the electoral vote by state (see images). The text reads in part: "...the return of electoral votes from each state was opened, read & recorded...After the counting of the votes... See More
James Monroe is re-elected... Rare mention of Daniel Boone...
Item #649930
December 16, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 16, 1820 The back page has a report with a small head: "Presidential Election" which begins: "It is probable that Mr. Monroe has been re-elected president by an almost unanimous vote & Mr.Tompkins re-elected vice president..." with a bit more (see photos).
This issue comes with a "Supplement" which... See More
Nat Turner is caught, tried and hanged...
Item #649926
November 19, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, Nov. 19, 1831 Within this issue is a brief & rather inconspicuous item reading: "The famous Nat Turner was taken in Southampton county on the 30th ult. His place if concealment was in a cave, not many miles from the theatre of his bloody exploits. He has been tried, found guilty and hung, and his body given to the surgeons."
Amo... See More
Mordecai Noah and his new Jewish homeland in the Niagara River... Horrors of the slave trade...
Item #649924
October 1, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 1, 1825 Page 5 has a nice half page article: "Ararat" which is about the plans for the famous Mordecai Manuel Noah, the first American-born Jew to attain national prominence (see hyperlink) to create a new homeland for the Jews on Grand Island in the Niagara River (see photos).
Also within: "The slave trade is prosperous, wit... See More
Andrew Jackson introduces what would become the Indian Removal Act & the resulting 'Trail of Tears'...
Item #649921
December 12, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 12, 1829 Certainly the prime feature is the full printing of the State of the Union Address given by President & signed by him in type at its conclusion: Andrew Jackson.
. In it he announces his controversial plan concerning the Native Americans which would be spelled out in the Indian Removal Act of 1830: "...I suggest...the propri... See More
Rally of those who oppose Lincoln...
Item #649873
October 9, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 9, 1860 The entire ftpg. and portions of inside pages are taken up with: "RATIFICATION OF FUSION" "Mass Meeting At Cooper Institute" "Immense Gathering of the Opponents of Lincoln" "Resolutions, a Report and a Campaign Song" and more. Extremely extensive reporting of those who oppose Abraham Lincoln for President, the election bein... See More
The slave trade in 1860...
Item #649871
August 25, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, August 25, 1860 The front page has: "The Slave-Trade" "Case of Achorn--Decision Rendered--The Captain and Mate Discharged." The report includes the text of the decision (see).
Eight pages, binding slits at the spine, minor printing flaw to the ftpg., otherwise good.
Napoleon's military efforts shortly after his escape from Elba...
Item #649752
June 24, 1815
NEW YORK EVENING POST, a trio of issues dated June 24, 27, 28, 1815. Each issue has much page 2 content on the military efforts of Napoleon Buonaparte from shortly after his escape from the island of Elba. A wealth of great reading of this fascinating era in European history.
Each complete in 4 pages, nice condition.
European alliance to fight Napoleon...
Item #649751
June 6, 1815
NEW YORK EVENING POST, June 6, 1815 Page 2 has much good content on the military work of Napoleon Buonaparte just after his escape from the island of Elba. Included is: "New Treaty of the Allied Powers" done at Vienna beginning: "...between Russia, Austria, Prussia and Great Britain, in consequence of the entrance of Napoleon Bonaparte into France..." . Also a Proclamatio... See More
Napoleon after his escape from Elba...
Item #649748
May 24, 1815
NEW YORK EVENING POST, May 24, 1815 Much of page 2 is taken up with the recent progress of Napoleon Buonaparte and his return to France after his escape from the island of Elba.
Four pages, minor loss to a lower corner, bit irregular at the spine, good condition.
Three Acts of Congress signed by President John Adams...
Item #649718
March 24, 1801
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 24, 1801 Page 2 has more than a column headed with a heraldic eagle engraving followed by three Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: John Adams, one for funding the Navy for the year & another is: "To discharge Samuel Lewis senior from his imprisonment."
Four pages, very nice condition.
John Brown and the Harper's Ferry insurrection...
Item #649575
October 19, 1859
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, October 19, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia - early reporting
Page four, column five, begins the reporting of the insurrection at Harper's Ferry with the following headlines: "THE VIRGINIA INSURRECTION" "Quiet Restored" "Storming of the Armory" "The Battle of the Bridge&quo... See More
Hints of a coming war... Population in the territories...
Item #649510
January 25, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 25, 1812 The front page has a letter to Congress signed by the President: James Madison, which hints of the coming war: "...The continued evidence afforded in this correspondence of the hostile policy of the British government against our national rights, strengthens the considerations recommending & urging the preparation of adequate means for m... See More
Venezuela strives for independence...
Item #649448
September 14, 1811
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 14, 1811 The first five pages are focused on the hoped-for independence of Venezuela, with: "A Declaration of Rights by the People of Venezuela" which includes: "Sovereignty of The People" "Rights Of Man In Society" "Duties of Man In Society" and "Duties of the Social Body". This is followed by the:... See More
Constitutions of Ohio and Louisiana...
Item #649444
August 28, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 28, 1813 Pages 1-4 contains five letters under the heading: "Further Executive Proceedings" signed in type by either James Monroe of James Madison, concerning relations with Sweden. Also in the issue: "Events of the War" with much on the War of 1812 including letters signed in type by Henry Proctor, Isaac Chauncey and two by Wm. ... See More
The Chesapeake & the Shannon... Battle of Sackett's Harbor...
Item #649414
June 19, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 19, 1813 Near the back is a significant report on one of the more notable naval battles of the War of 1812, the Chesapeake versus the Shannon. The report has a small head: "The Chesapeake Frigate" with the article noting: "...informed that the day before they had parted with the Shannon, with the Chesapeake her prize, steering fro Halifax, ... See More
William Walker Nicaragua expedition...
Item #649377
January 9, 1858
THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 9, 1858
* William Walker (filibuster)
* Nicaragua expedition
Page 2 has an article with heading: "The Walker Filibuster Question" with subheads. (see) Text takes up 1 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day just prior to the Civil War. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
A few neat front page illustrated advertisements...
Item #649370
NEW YORK EVENING POST, August 9, 1815 * Illustrated advertisements
* Early 19th century original
The front page is filled with advertisements, including illustrated ads for a steam boat, a stage coach, and at least ten illustrated ship ads.
Four pages, some scattered foxing, generally in nice condition.
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