Politics in America
Politics in America
Year of Maine's Statehood...
Item #215853
June 27, 1820
THE EASTERN ARGUS, Portland, Maine, June 27, 1820
* Four Months After Statehood
* Portland Maine
* Four Months After Statehood
* Portland Maine
Maine did not become a state until March 15, 1820 so this issue is dated less than 4 months after statehood. Nice to have a newspaper from a state dated the year it joined the Union. Pg. 2 has an article: "Daniel Coker's Letter to his African Brethren in America". Pg. 2 also has much r
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Early Hampden Sidney College...
Item #539061
July 11, 1820
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, July 11, 1820.
* Early Hampden Sidney College
* 19th century original
Among the page 3 Deaths is one stating: "At Philadelphia, Rev. Moses Hodge [sic], D.D. President of Hampden Sidney College, Prince Edward County, Virginia, aged 68."
Uncommon to have a mention of Hampden-Sydney College. Other news of the day includes: "The
Much on the Missouri statehood question...
Item #578842
July 22, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, July 22, 1820
* Missouri Statehood question
This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the 19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an imp... See More
Constitution of Maine...
Item #549661
September 9, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, September 9 and 16, 1820
* Constitution of Maine : pair of issues
This is a pair of issues, consecutively dated Sept. 9 and 16, 1820, within which is the complete text of the: "Constitution of Maine" which begins in the Sept. 9 issue which includes the Preamble and articles 1 thru X on nearly 7 pages, with the balance of the Constitution... See More
Constitution of Maine...
Item #549718
September 9, 1820
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, September 9,1820
* Constitution of Maine
* pair of issues
This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the 19th century. As noted in Wikipedia:
"Niles edited and published the Weekly Register until 1836, making it into one of the most widely-circulated magazines in ... See More
The constitution of Missouri...
Item #549660
September 23, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, September 23,1820
* The Missouri Constitution
Within this issue is the complete printing of the: "Constitution of Missouri" which takes nearly 9 pages. This is a significant printing, as there was much slavery-related controversy on allowing Missouri to join the union, and this printing is from the year Missouri became a state.
One port... See More
The pirate Jean Lafitte...
Item #544004
September 30, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, September 30,1820
* Lafitte the pirate
The back page contains a very brief yet interesting item reading: "Lafitte's armed brig is in the river--the crew having mutinied and put her officers on shore, brought her in, and delivered her up to the officers of the customers at the Balize." which was provided by the the New Orleans Adverti... See More
Jews in Maryland...
Item #543802
October 21, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 21,1820
* Jews in Maryland
* Osage Indians and John C. Calhoun
Page two has an article taking close to half the page headed: "Jews In Maryland" which begins: "From an agitation of the subject in the papers, we presume that another attempt will be made at the ensuing session of the legislature of Maryland to exonerate this p... See More
Jews in Maryland...
Item #549658
October 21, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 21,1820
* Jews in Maryland
* Osage Indians and John C. Calhoun
Page two has an article taking close to half the page headed: "Jews In Maryland" which begins:
"From an agitation of the subject in the papers, we presume that another attempt will be made at the ensuing session of the legislature of Maryland to exonerate this ... See More
Monroe's state of the union address...
Item #204687
November 18, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, November 18, 1820
* State of the Union address by President James Monroe
Over 3 pages within this issue are taken up with the: "President's Message", being James Monroe's annual state-of-the-union address. At its conclusion it is signed in type by the President: James Monroe.
Among other reports in this issue are:
* "Legis... See More
Monroe's state of the union address...
Item #549657
November 18, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, November 18, 1820
* State of the Union address by President James Monroe
Over 3 pages within this issue are taken up with the: "President's Message", being James Monroe's annual state-of-the-union address. At its conclusion it is signed in type by the President: James Monroe.
Among other reports in this issue are various reports from ... See More
The annual message of President James Monroe...
Item #553742
November 21, 1820
AMERICAN MERCURY, from Hartford, Connecticut, dated November 21, 1820
* President James Monroe
* State of the Union Address
Page 2 has the "Proceedings Of The Congress" which includes "The Message Of The President Of The U.S." Mentions that the message was "...transmitted by Mr. James Monroe, jun." Hereafter is the text of the President's message, signed in typ... See More
James Monroe 1820 Message...
Item #213917
November 22, 1820
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 22, 1820 Page 2 has: The MESSAGE of the President of the United States. Concludes on page 3, signed in type: James Monroe. Bit of lite soiling in the upper part of the front page, some margin dirtiness, traces of foxing. Untrimmed.
Struggle for the throne of Hawaii...
Item #153729
December 2, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 2, 1820
* Struggle for the throne of Hawaii
Within this issue is a report headed: "South Sea Islands" which reads in part: "Since the death of Tamahamaha, king of the Sandwich Islands, we hear there has been a desperate battle fought for the right of succession to the crown. It terminated in the dethronement of the young pr... See More
Struggle for the throne in Hawaii...
Item #203103
December 2, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 2, 1820
* Struggle for the throne of Hawaii
Within this issue is a report headed: "South Sea Islands" which reads in part: "Since the death of Tamahamaha, king of the Sandwich Islands, we hear there has been a desperate battle fought for the right of succession to the crown. It terminated in the dethronement of the young pr... See More
Struggle for the throne of Hawaii...
Item #543876
December 2, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 2, 1820 Within this issue is a report headed: "South Sea Islands" which reads in part: "Since the death of Tamahamaha, king of the Sandwich Islands, we hear there has been a desperate battle fought for the right of succession to the crown. It terminated in the dethronement of the young prince, son of the king--and the queen... See More
Struggle for the throne of Hawaii...
Item #549655
December 2, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 2, 1820
* Struggle for the throne of Hawaii
Within this issue is a report headed: "South Sea Islands" which reads in part: "Since the death of Tamahamaha, king of the Sandwich Islands, we hear there has been a desperate battle fought for the right of succession to the crown. It terminated in the dethronement of the young pr... See More
Massachusetts Constitution Convention in 1821.....
Item #221843
January 31, 1821
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Jan. 31, 1821.
* Massachusetts Constitution Convention
* Proposed amendments
Taking two wide columns are:
* Amendments To The Constitution, Proposed by the Convention of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for the ratification and adoption of The People Thereof.
Other news of the day includes: "Hayti" "April Election" "Cold Weather" and
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* Massachusetts Constitution Convention
* Proposed amendments
Taking two wide columns are:
* Amendments To The Constitution, Proposed by the Convention of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for the ratification and adoption of The People Thereof.
Other news of the day includes: "Hayti" "April Election" "Cold Weather" and
James Monroe's inaugural address...
Item #203639
March 10, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 10, 1821 Beginning at the bottom of the front page is: "Inaugural Speech", which has a prefacing paragraph which includes: "On Monday last, the 5th of March, in the great hall of the house of representatives...chief justice Marshall administered the oath of office to Mr. Monroe, previous to his entering upon the duties of his second ter... See More
President Monroe's inaugural address...
Item #570097
March 10, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 10, 1821
* President James Monroe
* Inauguration - inaugural address
Beginning at the bottom of the front page is: "Inaugural Speech", which has a prefacing paragraph which includes: "On Monday last, the 5th of March, in the great hall of the house of representatives...chief justice Marshall administered the oath of office to... See More
James Monroe's inaugural address...
Item #572557
March 10, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 10, 1821
* President James Monroe's inaugural address
Beginning at the bottom of the front page is: "Inaugural Speech", which has a prefacing paragraph which includes: "On Monday last, the 5th of March, in the great hall of the house of representatives...chief justice Marshall administered the oath of office to Mr. Monroe,... See More
James Monroe's inaugural address...
Item #572915
March 10, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 10, 1821
* President James Monroe's inaugural address
Beginning at the bottom of the front page is: "Inaugural Speech", which has a prefacing paragraph which includes: "On Monday last, the 5th of March, in the great hall of the house of representatives...chief justice Marshall administered the oath of office to Mr. Monroe, previ... See More
United States takes possession of Florida...
Item #152855
March 17, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 17, 1821 Inside has close to six pages headed: "Treaty With Spain - By the President of the United States - A PROCLAMATION". This is more commonly known as the Adams-Onis Treaty, or the Florida Treaty, wherein Spain gave Florida to the United States and set a boundarty between the United States and Mexico (see hyperlink for details).
Th... See More
President Mornoe allows for Missouri statehood...
Item #151621
March 24, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 24, 1821 "Laws of the U. States" on an inside page has a "Resolution, Providing for the Admission of Missouri into the Union on a Certain Condition" beginning: "Resolved...That Missouri shall be admitted into the union on an equal footing with the original states... upon the fundamental condition...that no law shall... See More
President Mornoe allows for Missouri statehood...
Item #152741
March 24, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 24, 1821 "Laws of the U. States" on an inside page has a "Resolution, Providing for the Admission of Missouri into the Union on a Certain Condition" beginning: "Resolved...That Missouri shall be admitted into the union on an equal footing with the original states... upon the fundamental condition...that no law shall... See More
Six James Monroe Acts of Congress...
Item #203433
April 16, 1821
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, April 16, 1821
* Six James Monroe Acts
* Signed in type by James Monroe
On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle are six "Acts" and "A resolution authorizing the President...to cause astronomical observations to be made, to ascertain the Longitude of the Capitol, in...Washington, from some known meridian in Europe"... See More
1821 Seal Hunting...
Item #210859
May 5, 1821
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 5, 1821 A front page report headed Newly Discovered Land begins: The schooner Express, Capt. Williams, has arrived at Stonington, from New Shetland (the land to the S. of Cape Horn said to have been recently discovered) and has brought home 25,000 valuable fur seal skins. Other details as well. Other news of the day includes: "HAYTI" "New-York Election" and muc... See More
Missouri to join the Union as the 24th state...
Item #152904
July 7, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 7, 1821 An inside page has a nice article on the formal admission of Missouri to the union, prefaced with a document to the governor of Missouri signed by: John Quincy Adams, which notes: "...the honor of transmitting to your excellency an authenticated copy of the resolution of congress for admitting the state of Missouri into the union..." (s... See More
Missouri to join the Union as the 24th state...
Item #153119
July 7, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 7, 1821 An inside page has a nice article on the formal admission of Missouri to the union, prefaced with a document to the governor of Missouri signed by: John Quincy Adams, which notes: "...the honor of transmitting to your excellency an authenticated copy of the resolution of congress for admitting the state of Missouri into the union...&qu... See More
Florida is now a United States possession...
Item #572967
July 28, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, July 28, 1821
* Florida officially in United States possession
This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the 19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics... See More
Death of Napoleon Bonaparte... Slave trade... William Wilberforce...
Item #590609
September 8, 1821
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, Sept. 8, 1821 Beginning on pg. 2 is a report headed: "Napoleon Bonaparte" which is prefaced with:
"The following particulars are interesting, and seem necessary to assist in affording an account of the exit of the man who, for so many years, had occupied the attention of all the civilized world..." with a subhead: "Officia... See More
Andrew Jackson's farewell address...
Item #573179
September 22, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, September 22, 1821
* Farewell address of Andrew Jackson
* England's King George IV is coronated
This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the 19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the Unite... See More
The Indians and area around St. Augustine, Florida...
Item #548525
September 29, 1821
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, September 29, 1821
* St. Augustine, Florida, and the vicinity
Perhaps the best item in this issue is the report with the small heading: "Florida" which takes about three-quarters of a page and has much on the area around St. Augustine, Florida, including some talk of the Indians there as well. The text begins:
"Although St. Augustine can ... See More
The Indians & area around St. Augustine, Florida...
Item #549650
September 29, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, September 29, 1821
* St. Augustine, Florida, & the vicinity
Perhaps the best item in this issue is the report with the small heading: "Florida" which takes about three-quarters of a page and has much on the area around St. Augustine, Florida, including some talk of the Indians there as well. The text begins: "Although St. Augustine ca... See More
Andrew Jackson addresses the people of Florida...
Item #552052
November 10, 1821
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, November 10, 1821
* Florida government is established
Perhaps the best item in this issue is the report headed: "General Jackson" which is his address to the citizens of Florida in which he announces the temporary organization of the government of Florida. This address takes over a full page and is signed by him in type: Andrew Jackso... See More
Slave Ads, 1821...
Item #222630
November 17, 1821
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Nov. 17, 1821.
* Slave Advertisements
* Washington D.C.
The front page has a reward ad for a runaway negro man, named Handy and one for a negro man...Thomas Pumphrey.
Page 2 has a runaway ad for a negro man...Joseph Garner and page 3 has a runaway ad for a Negro William and Negress Elizabeth.
News of the day includes: "Bank o
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* Slave Advertisements
* Washington D.C.
The front page has a reward ad for a runaway negro man, named Handy and one for a negro man...Thomas Pumphrey.
Page 2 has a runaway ad for a negro man...Joseph Garner and page 3 has a runaway ad for a Negro William and Negress Elizabeth.
News of the day includes: "Bank o
President Monroe addresses the country...
Item #549648
December 8, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, dated December 8, 1821
* President James Monroe's state of the union address
Perhaps the best item in this issue is the complete printing of President James Monroe's annual state-of-the-union address, in which he recounts the events of the year 1821 and makes plans for the future (see photos for portions). This address takes nearly 5 pages, and... See More
President Monroe addresses the country...
Item #573177
December 8, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 8, 1821
* President James Monroe's state of the union address
Perhaps the best item in this issue is the complete printing of President James Monroe's annual state-of-the-union address, in which he recounts the events of the year 1821 and makes plans for the future (see photos for portions). This address takes nearly 5 pages, and... See More
Thomas Jefferson letter on creating the University of Virginia...
Item #568246
December 15, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 15, 1821
* Thomas Jefferson on the founding of the University of Virginia
Perhaps the best item in this issue is the nice & lengthy letter under th heading: "University of Virginia", signed by him in type: Th. Jefferson, as Rector of the University of Virginia. It was this letter that sets out the founding of this institutio... See More
Thomas Jefferson letter on creating the University of Virginia...
Item #571268
December 15, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 15, 1821
* Thomas Jefferson on founding the University of Virginia
Perhaps the best item in this issue is the nice & lengthy letter under the heading: "University of Virginia", signed by him in type: Th. Jefferson, as Rector of the University of Virginia. It was this letter that sets out the founding of this institution by Jeff... See More
Former slave served in the Revolutionary War...
Item #544406
January 19, 1822
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, January 19, 1822
* Revolutionary War negro solddier death
* Early 19th century original
Among the page 2 obituaries is one that reads:
* Caesar Glover, a colored man, supposed to be about 80 years of age. He was brought from Africa as a slave, when a child. He served in the Revolutionary War, and was one of the Pensioners of the United States
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Postage coverage... Indian Exeuction...
Item #549465
January 19, 1822
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, January 19, 1822.
* President James Monroe
* Early postage
On page 2 under an engraving of an eagle and shield is:
* An Act authorizing the transmission of certain Documents free of Postage...", signed in type: James Monroe.
This act provided free postage for any documents printed by Congress.
Other news of th... See More
Presidential Candidates... 1820 Census...
Item #572890
January 26, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, January 26, 1822. Inside the issue is a report "Next President"... "Pretty work for eight dollars a day!" This article is approximately one full page and includes the names of the those put forth as candidates. The front page and another page inside the issue is reporting on "The Census". Other news of the government an... See More
James Fenimore Cooper...
Item #219401
February 2, 1822
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 2, 1822,
* James Fenimore Cooper
* The Pioneer
* James Fenimore Cooper
* The Pioneer
Page 2 has an early report about James Fenimore Cooper, Americas first great author. The report says that Cooper is the author of a native novel called The Spy. Described only as a Mr. Cooper of Westchester, New York, the report mentions that he is the son of the late Judge Cooper, a former member of Cong
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Jefferson City becomes the capital of Missouri... Benefits for Revolutionary War veterans...
Item #573187
February 23, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, Feb. 23, 1822
* Jefferson City, Missouri, becomes capital
Inside has a report headed: "Mexico" which begins: "The direct news from Mexico...is that the whole kingdom has declared independence & sworn to maintain it...A provisional government is in operation & in the latter part of the month of December delegates to... See More
Recognizing the South American republics...
Item #555535
March 16, 1822
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, March 16, 1822
* Recognizing the South American republics
* Early 19th century original reading
On the front page under “Seventeenth Congress” is the business of Congress, including “Independence Of The South”.
Hereafter is the historic “Message” from the President addressed to the House proposing recognitio... See More
Cumberland Road Bill in 1822....
Item #217485
May 15, 1822
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 15, 1822.
* Cumberland Road Bill for tolls vetoed
On the front page under Cumberland Road Bill is word that the President returned the bill for erecting toll gates on the Cumberland Road, his reason being ...that the Constitution does not authorize Congress to pass a bill of this kind.... Says that the Congress voted in the negative to override
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* Cumberland Road Bill for tolls vetoed
On the front page under Cumberland Road Bill is word that the President returned the bill for erecting toll gates on the Cumberland Road, his reason being ...that the Constitution does not authorize Congress to pass a bill of this kind.... Says that the Congress voted in the negative to override
Commercial Convention with France...
Item #554153
July 3, 1822
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, July 3, 1822
* Commercial convention w/ France
On the front page under an engraving of an eagle is a "Commercial Convention with France."
Includes "A Proclamation " announcing the Convention, plus the text of the Convention, signed in type: James Monroe.
Other news of the day with several advertisements.
Stray writing ... See More
The Denmark Vesey slave revolt...
Item #573184
July 13, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 13, 1822
* Denmark Vesey slave revolt
* Executions of slaves
The back page has a report of the Denmark Vesey slave revolt, noting that six slaves were executed in Charleston. Denmark Vesey was a former slave who purchased his freedom and then planned what would have been one of the largest slave rebellions in the United States. Word of the p... See More
Stingray fish in 1822
Item #219864
August 10, 1822
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 10, 1822.
* A Stingray shocks man in Portland Maine ?
A pg. 2 report states that an individual from Portland ...took on one of the islands of that town, a Torpedo (Raja Torpedo) measuring nearly 18 inches in diameter. In securing it he received three electrical shocks....It is rare that these fish are found so far... northward. A torpedo is bette
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* A Stingray shocks man in Portland Maine ?
A pg. 2 report states that an individual from Portland ...took on one of the islands of that town, a Torpedo (Raja Torpedo) measuring nearly 18 inches in diameter. In securing it he received three electrical shocks....It is rare that these fish are found so far... northward. A torpedo is bette
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