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687991

Death of President Taylor, inauguration of Fillmore...

Item #687991

July 13, 1850

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, July 13, 1850  The front page begins with: "Two Weeks Later From California - Battles With The Indians - Troubles with the Foreign Miners" which has some nice content concerning the situation in California. The ftpg also has: "Slave Cases in California".

Inside has: "Slavery And Freedom" as well as an editorial: "Death Of the Presid... See More  

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682924

Death of President Zachary Taylor...

Item #682924

July 11, 1850

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 11, 1850 



* Death of President Zachary Taylor

* Best publication to be had ? (rare)




All four pages have black mourning rules for the death of President Zachary Taylor. He was just the second President to die in office.

The report is at the top of the front page begins: "Weep, fellow citizens! The hand of Death has stricken down a gre... See More  

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682926

Taylor is 'decidedly better' on the day he died... Treaty with England...

Item #682926

July 09, 1850

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 9, 1850  Keeping in mind that this was the day President Zachary Taylor died, the top of page 3 has a notable report headed: "The President's Health" which includes: "...that his illness had assumed a very serious, and critical aspect...in the afternoon however the symptoms became less menacing & the President was thought b... See More  

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677159

Much on California, and the Gold Rush... Death of John C. Calhoun...

Item #677159

April 06, 1850

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, April 6, 1850



* John C. Calhoun Death

* California Gold Rush




 Over half of the front page is taken up with a very detailed account of the life of: "John C. Calhoun" who died just 6 days prior. Page 5 has: "Death of John C. Calhoun" followed by: "Funeral Services of Mr. Calhoun".

Much of pages 6 & 7 are taken up with extensive ... See More  

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680497

Overland travel to California, with a death list...

Item #680497

September 15, 1849

SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 15, 1849  The front page has a print of: "Louis Kossuth" the President of Hungary, with related text.

But the better content is on page 3 having a column headed: "Deaths of California Emigrants on the Plains". This is a wonderful report noting in part: "...letter from Fort Laramie...states...the California emigrants had near... See More  

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697382

California Gold Rush. amd it's growing population...

Item #697382

August 15, 1849

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 15, 1849  Page 3 has an interesting article: "Population Of California" noting that the entire "country" has about 60,000 people, broken down by country of origin. It also notes: "...Of the population already in the country, it is supposed that one-half...are engaged in various business pursuits, and the other half ... See More  

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657349

Hardships on the way to California...

Item #657349

August 09, 1849

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 9, 1849 



* California gold rush



Page 3 has a report: "From Santa Fe and the Far West" which includes: "...large number of emigrants have left Santa Fe for California. Seven out of nine men belonging to parties destined for California...were killed. They were attacked...by 200 Apache Indians. The emigrants for Californi... See More  

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668186

The tribulations of those heading west...

Item #668186

August 08, 1849

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 8, 1849 



* Wagon trains heading West

* California gold rush era




Page 3 has a terrific report headed: "From the Western Plains" which provides a sense of the romance, at least in hindsight, of the wagon trains heading west.

But the truth was much more dangerous. A few bits include: "...advices from the Plains have been... See More  

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643595

A premature death report of Dolly Madison...

Item #643595

July 10, 1849

NEWARK DAILY ADVERTISER, New Jersey, July 10, 1849 



* Death of Dolly Madison ?



Page 2 has a small report headed: "Reported Death of Mrs. Madison" with a Washington dateline, noting: "Mrs. Madison, widow of James Madison, died this morning at an advanced age..." with a bit more, and then: "A despatch a few hours later says Mrs. Madison was still living, but very ... See More  

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673988

Death of President Polk, in a Washington newspaper...

Item #673988

June 23, 1849

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., June 23, 1849 



* James K. Polk death

* Best title to be had ?




All columns on all 4 pages are black-bordered for the report which appears on pg. 3 headed: "Death of Ex-President Polk...". Page 3 also has a letter "From California" concerning the Gold Rush & the success--or lack of it--among many there.

Always nice to have a Pre... See More  

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594092

The Gold Rush... Death of President Polk...

Item #594092

June 21, 1849

THE REPUBLIC, Washington, D.C., June 21, 1849 



* California gold rush 

* James K. Polk death
 



Page 3 has: "California News" which has some comments concerning the Gold Rush, followed by: "Death of Ex-President Polk" (see photos). Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition.

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687007

On the death of President Polk... Railroad to the Pacific...

Item #687007

June 21, 1849

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 21, 1849  Page 3 has an article: "On The Decease of Ex-President Polk" as well as an interesting article: "Railroad To The Pacific", which would not happen for another 20 years.

Four pages, very nice condition.

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687006

Death of President James K. Polk... More on the Gold Rush...

Item #687006

June 20, 1849

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1849  Several column heads as well as the masthead dateline are black-bordered for the death of former President James K. Polk. Page 3 has three-quarters of a column taken up with various reports concerning his death and the funeral.

The back page has: "Overland Emigration To California" as well as: "Further From Califor... See More  

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687005

Early "Postscript" notice of the death of President Polk... Great content on the Gold Rush.... Capture of a slave ship...

Item #687005

June 19, 1849

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 19, 1849  The most notable report is the black-bordered "Postscript" at the upper right of page 3 which is headed: "Death Of Ex-President Polk" with the brief report noting: "...announcing; the melancholy news of the decease of Ex-President Polk at Nashville..." with a bit more.

We have never had an earlier re... See More  

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583417

The tragedies of dividing slave families...Zachary Taylor elected president...

Item #583417

November 15, 1848

NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, November 15, 1848 Page three contains an article entitled "The Slave Trade" which deals with the tragedies which occur when families foresee that they may possible be separated. This includes inducing their own bodily harm and even their to the point of their own death instead of being separated. "That was a most merciful attempt that was made in the la... See More  

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680501

Rare print of General Stephen Kearney...

Item #680501

November 11, 1848

SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Nov. 11, 1848  Page 2 has a very nice & rare print of "General Kearney", a hero of the Mexican War and the "conqueror of  New Mexico and California" who had recently died. Quite uncommon to find newspaper prints of Mexican War officers.

Four pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds with mild fold & margin ... See More  

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599659

Man goes over Niagara Falls...

Item #599659

October 14, 1848

THE HOME JOURNAL, New York City, October 14, 1848



* Niagara Falls death

* Detailed description




Mostly literary content with short stories & poems, this title also has some news articles as well.

Page 3 has a one column heading: "A Man Over The Falls". See images for text.

Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.... See More  

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583405

Millard Fillmore on slavery...

Item #583405

September 13, 1848

NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, September 13, 1848  On the front page of the issue is an article entitled "Millard Fillmore on Slavery" in which a gentleman(John Gayle) had sent Mr. Fillmore a letter stating that Southern papers were stating the he was an Abolitionist. Mr. Fillmore's written response is included in the article.

On page four, an article "A Remarkabl... See More  

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565239

When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown... Death of Kit Carson?

Item #565239

July 18, 1848

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 18, 1848  This newspaper contains on page 3 reports from the "House of Representatives" and includes the results of a vote to suspend the rules concerning a resolution to allow a postal route bill to be disposed of, listing all those who voted "Yea" and "Nay". Within the "Yea" list is "Lincoln" (s... See More  

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596283

Death of Andrew Jackson...

Item #596283

June 19, 1845

DAILY ALBANY ARGUS, Albany, New York, June 19, 1845 



* President Andrew Jackson death



Page 2 has several items concerning the death of Andrew Jackson, including: "General Jackson's Death" "Honors to the Illustrious Dead" which is a notice signed by the President: James K. Polk, and beginning: "Andrew Jackson is no more! He departed this life on Sunday the 8t... See More  

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684787

Death of John Murrell, the famous "land pirate"... Complaints of election fraud...

Item #684787

November 29, 1844

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., Nov. 29, 1844 



* John Murrell death - "land pirate"

* Mississippi River outlaw




A front page report about the "Death Of Murrell" says: "The Chattanooga Gazette of the 16th announces the death, at Pikeville, Tennessee, of the notorious John A. Morrell, whose name as 'land pirate' figured so frequently in the press... See More  

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560147

Death of Christian Clemens...

Item #560147

September 06, 1844

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., September 6, 1844



* Mount Clemens MI founder death

* Christian Clemens



Among the "Deaths" listed on page 3 is one that says: "At Mount Clemens, Michigan, on the 25th ult., Hon. Christian Clemens..." & a bit more, plus mention that he founded "...the...flourishing village of Mount Clemens..."



Other news of ... See More  

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685468

Rare newspaper report on Francis Scott Key...

Item #685468

July 08, 1843

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 8, 1843  The top of page 3 has an article: "Francis Scott Key" concerning a speech he gave on St. Chrysostom.

It is rare to fine reports on Francis Scott Key beyond his penning the words to the Star Spangled Banner in 1814, and his death in 1843.

Four pages, very nice condition.... See More  

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697531

An April Fool's report on the abolishment of Nauvoo...

Item #697531

April 01, 1843

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 1, 1843  



* Mormons - Mormonism

* Nauvoo, Illinois

* Millerism - Millerite




The back page has what is apparently an "April Fools" report concocted by the normally staid editor, headed: "Nauvoo Abolished". It reports: "In the Illinois legislature...the senate repealed the law creating the Nauvoo legion, military cor... See More  

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671411

Last survivor of John Paul Jones' crew from the Revolutionary War...

Item #671411

December 31, 1842

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, December 31, 1842  The back page has an item: "The Last of The Crew of Paul Jones" which concern the death of Thomas Chase, the last survivor of the crew of John Paul Jones: "...when engaged with two British ships of War..." and noting his hearing was impaired: "...having been injured by the concussion by the guns...having exte... See More  

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213667

Seated Liberty Dollar Coin 1842 News...

Item #213667

September 17, 1842

DOLLAR WEEKLY, Phila., Sept. 17, 1842.

 

* Seated Liberty

* Dollar Coin Masthead

* Print

* 1842 Original News




The masthead has an engraving of a dollar coin which was the cost of an annual subscription. Page 3 report: Great, Bloody and Brutal Prize Fight between Otis Lilly and Tom McCoy--Death of McCoy.



Other news of the day includes: "The Late Indian Murders In Florida" "Pre
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646665

Brief item on the Creole slave ship mutiny case...

Item #646665

June 11, 1842

NILES'S NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, June 11, 1842 

The back page has an article headed: "The Creole Case", which concerns a slave ship upon which the slaves mutinied, a rather infamous event in American history.

The Creole case was the result of an American slave revolt in November, 1841 on board the Creole, a ship involved in the United States slave trade. As 128 slaves gai... See More  

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206930

Santa Anna...

Item #206930

December 10, 1841

MANCHESTER REPRESENTATIVE, Manchester, N.H., Dec. 10, 1841 Front page: poem: "The Death of the Flowers. By W. C. Bryant". Brief report on pg. 2: "Santa Anna is now said to be...established as Dictator in Mexico. It is also reported that he will...march into the Mexican territory, with an army of 10,000 men.". Bit of lite rubbing on the front page, traces of foxing.

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685075

Death of General Macomb... Mormons arriving from Quebec, bound for Illinois...

Item #685075

July 10, 1841

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, July 10, 1841  Page 3 has a lengthy account of a loss in the military: "...the melancholy intelligence of the exit of the distinguished ALEXANDER MACOMB, the late major general commanding-in-chief...". Included is a small graphic of "The Hearse" with the positions of the pall bearers.

The back page has a brief item concerning the: ... See More  

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666631

President Tyler's address to Congress...

Item #666631

June 01, 1841

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, June 2, 1841 



* President John Tyler

* Special session message to Congress




Most of page 2 is taken up with: "The President's Message" to Congress.

Typically the President gives a state-of-the-union address near the end of the year, but given the recent death of President Wm. H. Harrison (died April 4 after just one month in offic... See More  

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696919

Death & funeral of President Harrison...

Item #696919

April 10, 1841

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 10, 1841 



* President William Henry Harrison death



Wide black "mourning" rules on all columns on all 16 pages for the death of the President. Page 3 has the report headed: "National Affairs" "Death of the President of the U. States" with various particulars). Additional details carry over to the following pages... See More  

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688754

Death of the President...

Item #688754

April 09, 1841

CITIZEN SOLDIER, Windsor, Vermont, April 9, 1841 



* President William Henry Harrison death



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 Wedne... See More  

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686317

Death of President William H. Harrison, in a Washington newspaper...

Item #686317

April 07, 1841

KENDALL'S EXPOSITOR, Washington, D.C., April 7, 1841



* President William H. Harrison

* Washington D.C. death - John Tyler




 This was an uncommon title which lasted but 4 years. The prospectus (not here) notes it was a semi-weekly devoted to "...the security of the right of suffrage by additional laws to punish bribery & fraud...an exposure of abuses & corruptions in gov... See More  

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690435

Harrison's funeral... Tyler takes the oath of office...

Item #690435

April 07, 1841

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 7, 1841 



* President William H. Harrison

* Washington D.C. death - funeral

* John Tyler takes oath of office




All four pages has wide, black "mourning" rules around the perimeter for the death of President William Henry Harrison.

Page 3 has: "Arrangements For the Interment of the Late President" which includes ... See More  

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683011

The death of William Henry Harrison...

Item #683011

April 06, 1841

LONG-ISLAND DEMOCRAT, Jamaica, New York, April 6, 1841 



* President William Henry Harrison death



The top of pg. 3 has: "Death Of The President" with the report beginning: "Yesterday morning mail bought the important, but not altogether unexpected intelligence of the death of William Henry Harrison, President of the United States.

By this event John Tyler, the vice Presid
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683189

President Harrison's inaugural address...

Item #683189

March 06, 1841

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 6, 1841



* William Henry Harrison

* Presidential inauguration




 Taking most of the front page, all of pgs. 2 & 3 & half of page 4 is: "The Inaugural Address" of Gen. William Henry Harrison, March 4, 1841...", which was obviously very lengthy, so lengthy & delivered outdoors on a very cold & wet day that he caug... See More  

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683191

President Harrison's inaugural address...

Item #683191

March 06, 1841

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 6, 1841



* William Henry Harrison

* Presidential inauguration

* Inaugural address




Taking most of the front page, all of pgs. 2 & 3 & half of page 4 is: "The Inaugural Address" of Gen. William Henry Harrison, March 4, 1841...", which was obviously very lengthy, so lengthy & delivered outdoors on a very cold & wet d... See More  

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645204

Croswellville, Salt River Territory...

Item #645204

February 05, 1840

THE CORRECTOR, Sag-Harbor, (Long Island), New York, Feb. 5, 1840  The ftpg. has: "Disasters At Sea, In the Year 1839" with a list of the number of ships lost at sea for a specified period. Also a letter titled:  "From Salt River! - Interesting Intelligence". A page 2 ad supports the Harrison-Tyler ticket. Other news of the day includes: "Projected Invasion of
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688191

Death of famed publisher Hezekiah Niles...

Item #688191

April 04, 1839

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 4, 1839  The top of page 3 has a report of the death of famous newspaper publisher Hezekiah Niles, it noting in part: "...the decease of the venerable and respected Hezekiah Niles, the founder...editor & publisher of Niles' Weekly Register--a paper universally known and esteemed in our country for its ability, candor, and useful cha... See More  

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548403

Horace Greeley as editor...

Item #548403

February 24, 1838

THE JEFFERSONIAN, Albany, New York, February 24, 1838



* William Henry Harrison son's death



Lists Horace Greeley as the Editor in the masthead. Has general news, state legislative business and commentary on political issues of the day.

The back page has a report about the death of William Henry Harrison, Jr., the 36 year old son of Gen. Harrison.

A volume I issue (number 2) issue. Quar... See More  

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693486

Death of the King, Victoria to take the throne...

Item #693486

August 02, 1837

VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, Aug. 2, 1837  



* William IV of the United Kingdom



Page 3 has a report noting: "The absorbing topics in the London papers were the death of William IV and the accession of the Princess Victoria to the throne of England. The King died on the 20th of June, dated 72. Victoria, the young Queen, was 18 years of age May 18..." with much of the reporting co... See More  

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600272

Ridgefield, Connecticut lightning...

Item #600272

July 25, 1837

SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, July 25, 1837



* Lightning storm death



This issue contains news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout. Page 2 has a small one column heading: "Distressing Death by Lightning"

Complete in 4 pages, minor foxing spots, nice condition.

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621977

Nice report on the funeral of King William IV of England...

Item #621977

July 10, 1837

THE TIMES, London, July 10, 1837 



* William IV of the United Kingdom



This venerable British newspaper has all columns on all pages black-bordered for the death & funeral of King William IV. Pages 4 & 5 have column heads including: "Funeral of His Late Majesty King William IV" "The Town of Windsor" and a wealth of additional subheads. Pg. 5 has a nice engravin... See More  

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679350

On the funeral of King William IV of England...

Item #679350

July 07, 1837

THE TIMES, London, England, July 8, 1837



* William IV of the United Kingdom



Page 5 has 2 1/2 columns taken up with reporting on the funeral of King William IV who died on June 20, headed: "His Late Majesty". Subheads include: "The Lying In State" and: "Embalming"

All columns of all 8 pages are black-bordered in "mourning" rules.

Good condition.... See More  

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180101

Martin Van Buren through James Buchanan...

Presidential Collection II - covering 8 administrations...

Item #180101
(8) Presidential Collection II - an eight-issue set containing one newspaper each from the administrations of Martin Van Buren, *William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James Polk, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, and James Buchanan. This is set two of a six-part series.



*Since Harrison served for only 1 month, the issue from his administration will be dated somewhere between his ... See More  
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698115

Death report of Nathan Mayer Rothschild - English branch of the Family...

Item #698115

September 10, 1836

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 10, 1836  



* Death of Nathan Mayer Rothschild

* Established English Branch of the Rothschild family

* President Jackson and others discuss the U.S. surplus




The front page has a brief (but historic) report on the death of Nathan Mayer Rothschild, the founder of the English branch of the Rothschild family legacy and influence. A portion of th... See More  

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684293

A very early issue of this famous anti-slavery title...

Item #684293

September 10, 1836

THE LIBERATOR, Boston, Sept. 10, 1836  It is rare to find such early issues of this famous anti-slavery title edited by William Lloyd Garrison. It began publication just 5 years earlier. The masthead features a woodcut of a slave auction.

Much anti-slavery content as one might expect, with articles including: "Birmingham Baptist Missionary Society--Slavery In America" &qu... See More  

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544701

Indian content...

Item #544701

June 14, 1836

NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, New York, dated June 14, 1836.



* Chief Schachipkaka death

* Winnebagoes Indians




A page 2 article reports The Green Bay Intelligencer announces...the death of Schachipkaka, or Decari the White Head, Chief of the Winnebagoes...



It also mentions that 3 days prior to his death he asked to be baptized.



Also within this issue is other news and advertisements... See More  

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680074

War is inevitable in Texas...

Item #680074

October 31, 1835

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 31, 1835  Inside has over a full page headed: "Texas" telling of some early battles there with much interesting reading, including a cautionary note: "I do not think it would be prudent for you I& our family to come to Texas until the affairs of the country assume a more peaceful aspect..." and also: "...We look upon ind... See More  

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585699

Death of Zebulon Pike... New gold coins described...

Item #585699

August 09, 1834

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 9, 1834  Page 2 reports on "The new coinage..." describing the new gold coins being produced: "On the face the new coins will be readily distinguished by a head of  liberty, disencumbered of a cap. On the reverse the surplus motto "E pluribus unum", which for many years has occupied a portion of the disk above the eag... See More  

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