Moset of the issue is taken up with Mexican War reports..
Item #648822
May 23, 1846
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 23, 1846 Although the ftpg. has an article concerning a treaty with the Kansas Indians, the overwhelming focus of this issue is on the Mexican War is almost 15 of the 16 pages are taken up with reports on that war. An incredible amount of war detail.
Sixteen pages, 8 1/4 by 11 3/4 inches, some loss to margins of the back leaf, nice condition.... See More
Latest news on military events in the Mexican War...
Item #648787
October 24, 1846
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 24, 1846 The ftpg. has: "The War In Mexico" which has 4 paragraphs of reports including; "The original plan of operations in Mexico has been lately modified...it was supposed that the Mexicans would make no show of opposition to the invasion...Now appears that Gen. Wood is to join Gen. Taylor at Saltillo...General Patterson, with a large force, is ... See More
Converting the Jews... Indiana joins the Union...
Item #648731
December 14, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 14, 1816 One of the more notable items in this issue is the back page item with a small heading: "The Jews" with the text including:
"...about $500,000 have been assessed on the public in one form or other for the last five yeas & expended---with what result? The conversion, real or supposed, of five Jews. This is at the rat... See More
Formalizing the United States flag as new states join the Union...
Item #648728
April 25, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 25, 1818 A very historic issue as an inside page has a nice article headed: "Flag of the United States" which references the recent Act of Congress which provides that: "...from & after the fourth day of July next the flag of the United States shall be thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white, and that the union shal... See More
Census...
Item #648726
September 15, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, September 15, 1832 The first six pages of this issue pertain to the Census. "We now complete the late census of the United States, by counties -- the present a very valuable table showing, at once, the results of the censuses of 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820 and 1830". Other articles are within the issue.
Complete in 16 pages, meas... See More
The Erie Canal is completed...
Item #648722
October 29, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 29, 1825 A front page report headed "The Erie Canal" begins: "Wednesday last was a great day in New York, the Erie canal being completed....Salutes were fired in succession....The first boat...is expected to arrive at New York on the 4th..." (see for full report) plus a related second report: "The Grand Salute" ... See More
Benjamin Franklin's thoughts on religion...
Item #648714
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Jan. 1815 Within this issue is: "Dr. Franklin's Last Thoughts on Religion" which begins: "That the name of Benjamin Franklin cannot fail of occupying a conspicuous place in future histories of the 18th century, will, I have no doubt, be readily admitted..." and ends with his thoughts: "...inquiring of the Doctor what were his... See More
Interesting Judaica content...
Item #648712
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1813 An inside page has an article which begins: "The following List of Jews is supposed to preserve the names of the first settlers here of that nation...Though the re-admission of the Jews was a matter largely discussed in the time of the Protector, their return did not take place until after the Restoration. In 1663 a Minister of the Po... See More
Amazing Grace... Abolishing slavery (British) discusion...
Item #648711
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, January, 1807 Within this 90+ page issue is a report headed: "Proceedings In the First Session of the Third Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland, 1806", which begins: "Lord Grenville brought in a Bill for abolishing the Slave Trade, which was read the first time." This brief report was the init... See More
War declared, beginning the Napoleonic Wars...
Item #648689
May 4, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, May 4, 1803
* Napoleonic Wars begins
* England vs. France
The top of page 3 has a "news flash" headed: "WAR DECLARED" noting: "An express from New York arrived...the following is an extract from a letter received..." which states: "I beg leave to acquaint you, that WAR was declared between France and Englan... See More
Mourning for the death of King George III's son...
Item #648666
January 29, 1820
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 29, 1820 The front page is black-bordered for the death of the 4th son of King George III. The ftpg. begins with: "Orders for the Court's going into mourning on the Sunday next...for His late Royal Highness the Duke of Kent & Strathern, fourth son of His Majesty...The Ladies to wear black bombazines...The gentlemen to wear black cloth..." w... See More
First parachute jump in America...
Item #648665
August 7, 1819
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 7, 1819
* America's first parachutist
* 1st parachute jump in U.S.
* M. Charles Guille
Beginning n the ftpg. is a report of the first manned parachute (made from a balloon) headed: "Mr. Guilles Ascension". It includes in part: "The scene was interesting beyond all expectation. At an early hour in the afternoon every carriage requ
... See More
* America's first parachutist
* 1st parachute jump in U.S.
* M. Charles Guille
Beginning n the ftpg. is a report of the first manned parachute (made from a balloon) headed: "Mr. Guilles Ascension". It includes in part: "The scene was interesting beyond all expectation. At an early hour in the afternoon every carriage requ
Parson Weems' book on George Washington...
Item #648654
June 6, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 6, 1803
* Parson Weems book advertisement
* President George Washington biography
The top of the back page has a small advertisement for "The Rev. M. L. Weems", more popularly known as Parson Weems, the ad noting: "Is hereby authorized to solicit of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia their subscriptions to the Histo... See More
Jewish colony in Genesee country...
Item #648644
April 5, 1823
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER Baltimore, April 5, 1823 This issue contains news of the day (mostly political) which includes on page 9 a very brief report about the possible sale of land in the Genesee country (New York) to the Jews for a Jewish colony.
This 16 page newspaper measures just 10 x 6 inches and is in nice condition.
Australia's gold fields...
Item #648611
January 8, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 8, 1853
* Early gold mining print
Half the ftpg: "View Of The Old Dutch Church at Sleepy Hollow, N.Y." Half page: "Off To The Diggins--Scene Illustrating The Gold Fields Of Australia" Nearly a halfpg: "View Of The City Of Providence" plus slightly smaller illus. of the Arcade, Railroad Depot, & Market Square, all in Prov... See More
Hanging of the Harper's Ferry insurrectionists...
Item #648608
December 17, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 17, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia
* Execution of Cook & Coppic
The first column heads include: "The Executions At Charlestown" "Bold But Unsuccessful Attempt of Cook & Coppic to Escape" "Impressive Religious Services in the Prisoners' Cells" "Immense Concours... See More
Missouropolis to be the state capital?
Item #648555
August 29, 1820
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Aug. 29, 1820 Page 3 has a report on the Constitution of the State of Missouri, beginning: "The important instrument, the Constitution, was finished on the 17th of July, engrossed on parchment the next day, and was to be signed in the afternoon of the same day. Of particular interest is mention that the document was ordered to be print... See More
From Shelbyville, Kentucky...
Item #648553
September 16, 1840
THE SHELBY NEWS, Shelbyville, Kentucky, Sept. 16, 1840
* Rare title
A surprisingly few number of issues of this title are held by any institution, per Gregory. This is a volume one issue.
The top of the front page makes an accurate prediction: "That Gen'l William Henry Harrison will be the President on the 4th of March next, & will rectify all the evils under which... See More
Interior print of a Jewish synagogue...
Item #648551
May 14, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, May 14, 1853
* Rare Jewish synagogue illustration
* Congregation Chasam Sopher
* Judaica - Jews
An illustrated newspaper formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but which began several years earlier. Among the many illustrations within is one which is quite desirable: "Interior View of the Jewish Synagogue, Clinton St." which also has a rather b... See More
Two terrific letters from the early days of the California Gold Rush...
Item #648547
September 28, 1848
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 1848
* California gold rush
* Early - pre-49ers
Page 3 has a lengthy article: "The Gold Region of California" which is from the very early period of the Gold Rush. It is mostly taken up with two letters from the gold fields, introduced with: "It would seem from late accounts that California is afflicted with some rich ... See More
Reports from the California Gold Rush......
Item #648533
September 19, 1849
THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, Sept. 19, 1849
* California gold rush
This title has both religious/Christian-themed news along with general news of the day. Page 3 has several reports from the gold rush region headed: "Latest From California" (see). Page one has an update in the missionary efforts to the Sandwich (Hawaiian) Islands and various Native American Indian t... See More
Early from the capital of Florida... The Mexican War...
Item #648516
April 10, 1847
THE FLORIDIAN & JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, April 10, 1847
* Rare pre-Civil War title
* Mexican War
A nice & rare opportunity for a very early newspaper from the capital of Florida. Very rarely are we able to find antebellum Florida newspapers, particularly from the capital. This issue has some very notable Mexican War content on pages 2 & 3, the first headed: "GLO... See More
Early from the capital of Florida... The Gold Rush in California...
Item #648503
April 14, 1849
THE FLORIDIAN & JOURNAL, Tallahassee, April 14, 1849
* Early California gold rush report
* Rare title from pre-civil war Florida
Page 3 has: "Interesting From California" which takes over a full column with various news items from the gold region. Some bits include: "...The whole of Lower California was deserted by the men who had gone North to the placer. When Mr. ... See More
One of the earliest newspaper mentions of Lincoln to be had...
Item #648469
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 specific r... See More
John James Audubon, Giant's Causeway, Valley Forge...
Item #648461
May 6, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston May 6, 1854 This newspaper was one of the few illustrated newspapers of that time as the famed Harper's Weekly & Leslie's Illustrated had yet to exist.
The front page features a print & article on: "John J. Audubon". Other prints within include scenes in Russia, the Phoca or Seal, Valley Forge & view of Gen. Washington'... See More
Front page print of Juan Francisco Garcia, alias Rey...
Item #648413
October 1, 1849
NEW ORLEANS WEEKLY DELTA, Oct. 1, 1849 The top of the front page has a: "Portrait of Juan Garcia, alias Rey, Whom the Spanish Consul in this City, and Others, Stand Charged with Abducting". Included is a lengthy: "Biographical Sketch of Juan Francisco Garcia, Alias Rey".
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Scenes of Cork, Ireland... Military camp in Williamsport PA...
Item #648404
October 2, 1858
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 2, 1858 The front page shows: "Officers of the New York Caledonian Club". Within the issue are a full page of: "Review Of the Troops at Camp Susquehanna, Williamsport, Pa.", and smaller prints of: "Block House at Fort Myers, Florida" "Tomb of the Poet Drake at Hunt's Point, N.Y.", a centerfold with 3 p... See More
The invasion at Harper's Ferry...
Item #648386
November 20, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 20, 1859
* John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry WV
The first column heads include: "Excitement & Alarm In Virginia" "Affairs at Charlestown" "Bread of Another Abolitionist Incursion" "Project of Seizing & Holding Hostage for Old Brown" "Virginia Arming For Civil War" and more.
Eight pages, irregular... See More
Many neat from page illustrated advertisements...
Item #648347
NEW YORK EVENING POST, August, 1815 * Illustrated ship 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.
Treaty with the Cherokee Nation of Indians...
Item #648193
June 7, 1828
DAILY NATIONAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, June 7, 1828
* Treaty of Washington II
* Cherokee Nation - Indians
* John Quincy Adams
Page 2 begins with over two columns taken up with a treaty between the United States and the Cherokee Nation of Indians, signed in type by President John Quincy Adams & several Indian chiefs (with their X mark).
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good co... See More
One of Solomon Southwick's newspapers...
Item #648192
October 6, 1838
SOUTHWICK'S FAMILY NEWSPAPER, Albany, New York, Oct. 6, 1838 This is one of several newspapers by Solomon Southwick, this one with both religious and secular items. A handsome masthead with a detailed engraving.
A volume one issue, 8 pages, 11 by 14 1/2 inches, good condition.
Latest From Texas... Early item on the Mormons...
Item #648191
September 3, 1836
THE PHILADELPHIA SATURDAY COURIER, Sept. 3, 1836 Pg. 2 has: "Mormonism At Old Salem" is not complimentary on the Mormons. Pg. 3 has: "Texas And Mexico--Reported Escape of Santa Anna--Later From Texas--From an Officer at San Jacinto" (see). A short bit of a "Slave Case" where a little slave girl taken to Boston was declared free.
Four pages, large folio size, ni... See More
English language newspaper from Belgium...
Item #648189
February 3, 1829
THE TELEGRAPH, Brussels, Belgium, Feb. 3, 1829 Although from Belgium this is totally in the English language, published "...daily at the English Library, Rue Royale". Two black tax stamps in the masthead.
Four pages, 10 1/2 by 14 inches, nice condition.
First of this Dutch newspaper we have offered...
Item #648186
November 12, 1830
BREDASCHE COURANT NIEUWS-BLAD, Breda, The Netherlands, Nov. 12, 1830 A single sheet newspaper with a large and ornate engraving in the masthead, plus two black-inked tax stamp a the top. Totally in the Dutch language. Measures 10 by 14 inches, very nice condition.
President's state-of-the-union address...
Item #648184
December 18, 1825
NEW HAMPSHIRE STATESMAN & CONCORD REGISTER, Dec. 18, 1825
* President Andrew Jackson
* State of the Union Address
All of the ftpg. and most of pg. 2 are taken up with the President's state-of-the-union address to Congress, a tradition begun with Washington and continuing yet today. Signed in type at its conclusion: Andrew Jackson. A great review of notable events in 1830.
Fou... See More
Large front page ad supports Van Buren for President...
Item #648181
October 24, 1840
DAILY ALBANY ARGUS, New York, Oct. 24, 1840 A feature of this issue is the rather large front page notice supporting: "For President, MARTIN VAN BUREN..." with more, and a nice engraving of a U.S. flag (see). He would be defeated by William Henry Harrison.
Four pages, nice condition.
Early 19th century newspaper from Switzerland...
Item #648180
May 29, 1834
ALLGEMEINE SCHWEIZER-ZEITUNG, Bern, Switzerland, May 29, 1834 The title translates to "General Swiss Newspaper". Rarely do we find early 19th century Swiss newspapers.
Four pages, totally in German, 9 by 10 3/4 inches, nice condition.
Notable Supreme Court case in establishing Indian sovereignty...
Item #648134
March 10, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 10, 1832
* United State Supreme Court
* Samuel Worcester v. Georgia
* Cherokee Indians - Native lands
Inside has a very notable Supreme Court case, "The Cherokee Case", being Samuel A. Worcester vs. the state of Georgia. In the case the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Cherokee Indians constituted a nation holding distinct sovere... See More
Capture of Black Hawk and the Prophet...
Item #648133
September 22, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 22, 1832
* Black Hawk War
Among the articles are: "Island of Cuba" with a list of its products; "Affair With the Indians" which includes: "...arrived at St. Louis on the 7th inst. having on board Black Hawk, the Prophet, and eleven head men of the Sacs and Foxes...Black Hawk and the Prophet were captured & delive... See More
A great deal on the slavery issue...
Item #648132
June 29, 1833
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 29, 1833 Among the articles within are: "The Slave Question" "Dickinson College" in Carlisle; "Catholics in the United States" "Docking of Old Ironsides" "Military Academy at West Point" "Negro Slavery" "British Colonial Slavery" "Rights of Property In Slaves" whi... See More
The death of Queen Caroline, in a London newspaper...
Item #648084
July 25, 1821
(50 issues) THE NEW TIMES, London, UK, July 25, 1821 thru December 5, 1821
A lot of at least 50 issues ranging from late July to mid-December, 1821. Coverage includes many articles related to Napoleon (who had just died) and several reports from America, but the most noteworthy content are the many articles related to Queen Caroline (beloved Caroline of Brunswick) including several relate... See More
Captain Oliver Hazard Perry...
Item #647970
March 15, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 15, 1817 The issue begins with: "The State of Our Country". Other items include: "Legislature of Delaware - Governor's Address" signed: John Clark; "Legislature of Kentucky" "General Armstrong Privateer"; a lengthy list of: "Appointments & Promotions" by the President, taking over half a pa... See More
Early report of Davy Crockett in Congress...
Item #647965
April 10, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 10, 1830 Among the lengthy reports from Congress is a portion reading: "...Mr. Crockett moved to strike out the appropriation for West Point, and asked for the ayes and noes. An unsuccessful motion to adjourn was then made..." with just a bit more (see photos).
Among other reports in this issue are:
* General Harrison" with a... See More
For the Masons...
Item #647961
August 18, 1858
MASONIC MIRROR, Philadelphia & New York, August 18, 1858 In the dateline is: "Devoted To The Diffusion Of Masonic Intelligence, Fine Arts, Literature, News, etc." This little newspaper published for the Masons has a very graphic, Masonic-theme engraving in the masthead (see photos). Some masonic content but other items as well.
Twelve pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, very nice c... See More
Jackson's annual message... The new Gobrecht half dollar coin...
Item #647789
December 10, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 10, 1836 Over four pages inside are taken up with: "The Annual Message" being the President's state-of-the-union address, signed in type: Andrew Jackson. This lengthy address is an excellent overview of the events of 1836.
For coin collectors, a rare report on the new Gobrecht half dollar about to be issued, he... See More
Letters by Dolly Madison... The new silver dollar...
Item #647788
December 17, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 17, 1836 The front page has a nice descriptive article on the new seated liberty silver dollar by Gobrecht, which will: "...soon make its appearance. The face of the coin represents a full length figure of Liberty seated on a rock with the classic emblem of the pileus or liberty cap surmounting a spear held in the left hand..." with ... See More
Slaves from the Amistad have died...
Item #647785
November 9, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 9, 1839 The middle of the back page has a small mention concerning the slave ship Amistad reading: "L'Amistad. Another of the Africans of the Amistad died on Monday last, at New Haven, making five who have died since their arrival in this country." A wealth of other news of the day from across the country including an item on &... See More
Case of the Amistad slave ship...
Item #647784
November 23, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 23, 1839 Near the back most of a page is taken up with: "The Case of Mr. Ruiz and Montez" concerning the Amistad slave ship case. This famous slave ship and the revolt of its occupants was not only a notable legal case at the time, but in 1997 was made into feature length movie by Stephen Spielberg. A wealth of interesting content ... See More
The Amistad slave ship...
Item #647779
March 7, 1840
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 7, 1840 Page 3 has: "The Amistad" which is essentially a letter headed "The Amistad Africans" which begins: "We have no doubt the interference of the British government in the matter of the Amistad Africans was well enough intended, though we fear it will do more hurt than good..." with more (see).
This famous slav... See More
Hints of a coming war... Population in the territories...
Item #647758
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
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