Slavery & Abolition
Slavery & Abolition
Fugitive slave Thomas Sims...
Item #616489
April 10, 1851
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, DC, April 10, 1851
* Thomas Sims - Negro
* Fugitive slave case
Page 3 has three reports headed: "The Fugitive Slave Case", "The Fugitive Case" and "The Sims Case in the Legislature". This is reporting on the famous fugitive slave Thomas Sims who escaped from slavery in Georgia at age 17 and lived for a time in Boston. H... See More
Great debate on the freedom of slaves...
Item #604663
May 24, 1851
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, May 24, 1851
* Slavery in the South
* Free Negroes debate
Page 3 has over a full column headed: "Slavery and Emancipation" which is fascinating reading & begins by reprinting text from another newspaper which is against emancipation, noting in part: "Free the blacks...and suppose the advice were taken by the Southern States...would it improv... See More
The Union will dissolve over the fugitive slave issue...
Item #604662
July 19, 1851
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, July 19, 1851
* Very early secession tension
* Fugitive slave laws
Page 3 has a great article taking nearly 2 columns headed: "Runaway Slaves", beginning: "It has latterly been said, again & again, that the South would dissolve the Union if fugitive slaves were not sent back when called for..." (see for portions) which is a prophetic st... See More
Pre-Civil War newspaper from New Orleans...
Item #618173
July 19, 1851
THE DAILY CRESCENT, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 19, 1851
* at least one Illustrated slave ad
* Illustrated riverboat ads
* Rare pre civil war title from the deep South
Rarely do we have the opportunity to offer newspapers from New Orleans from before the 1880's. Here is a nice pre-Civil War issue, complete in 4 pages.
The front page contains some news of the day with many illustrat... See More
Fort Laramie Treaty... Fugitive slave law & lynching law...
Item #616305
October 30, 1851
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, DC, Oct. 30, 1851 Page 3 has: "The Treaty with the Prairie Indians" noting: "The Treaty was concluded and signed by the Commissioners and Indians on the 17th September. It guaranties to the latter the payment of $50,000 annually, in money or goods, for fifty years, upon their faithful compliance during that time with the terms of the treaty.... See More
Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Item #643454
August 26, 1852
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 1852
* Uncle Tom's Cabin
This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century: "Uncle Tom's Cabin", for the book was originally released as a 40 week serial in this anti-slavery newspaper beginning in June, 1851. It was the newspaper's publisher who encouraged Stowe to produce the work in book... See More
Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Item #647284
September 30, 1852
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Sept. 30, 1852 This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century: "Uncle Tom's Cabin", for the book was originally released as a 40 week serial in this anti-slavery newspaper beginning in June, 1851. It was the newspaper's publisher who encouraged Stowe to produce the work in book form, and it is common consen... See More
Much on fugitive slaves, & those who aid them...
Item #604041
February 4, 1853
SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, Feb. 4, 1853
* Fugitive slaves - slavery
Page 3 has: "Fugitive Slave Case" which begins: "At Philadelphia...the case of Charles Wesley, an alleged fugitive from labor fro the state of Delaware, came up for final hearing..." with the various details (see). Also: "Charity to Fugitives" concerns a court case regarding the Fugiti... See More
Slavery and gold...
Item #603423
February 25, 1853
SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, Feb. 25, 1853 Page 2 has: "The Slave vs. the Freeman" and; "Influx of Gold & Its Effects". Page 6 has: "Further From California" as well: "Sale of Slaves in Washington".
Eight pages, various staining to inside pages does not cause loss of readability, otherwise nice.
The antebellum South...
Item #578866
July 23, 1853
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, July 23, 1853
* Slave advertisements
* Rare antebellum title
Page 2 has a small illustrated ad for: "...will be hired out at public Auction...a Likely Negro Man, for the balance of the year." (see images). And also another illus. ad: "Taken up & Committed to the jail...a negro man who says his name is Toby & belongs to Th... See More
The fugitive slave case of Bill Fisher...
Item #596652
July 27, 1853
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, July 27, 1853
* Slaves - slavery
The front page has: "The Fugitive Slave Case--The Health of the City, etc." being the slave case of Bill Fisher. This report takes three-quarters of a column and includes: "...as soon as the marshal drove off with the slave, a number of them followed the carriage. The friends of the slave will follow him, probably, t... See More
"The North Star" becomes "Frederick Douglass' Paper"...
Item #613454
December 15, 1854
FREDERICK DOUGLASS' PAPER, Rochester, New York, Dec. 15, 1854 We are pleased to offer this exceedingly rare--and highly desirable--newspaper by the famed Frederick Douglass. This weekly title is the continuation of his newspaper "North Star" which began in 1847.
Among the various articles in this issue are those headed "A Hundred Thousand Victims!!" "Liberia&quo... See More
The brutality of a slave auction, reported by an eye-witness...
Item #629639
January 30, 1855
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 30, 1855
* New Orleans slave auction
* Great descriptive account
The first column of page 3 contains an incredibly graphic eye-witness account of a slave auction by one totally unfamiliar to such a scene. His comments are both objective & horrific as he relays what he sees. Datelined at New Orleans, he notes near the beginning: "I have just returned fro... See More
The brutality of a slave auction, reported by an eye-witness...
Item #629640
February 2, 1855
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Feb. 2, 1855
* Southern slave auction eyewitness account
* Barbarism & cruelty of the event told
The front page contains an incredibly graphic eye-witness account of a slave auction by one totally unfamiliar to such a scene. His comments are both objective & horrific as he relays what he sees. Datelined at New Orleans, he notes near the beginning:... See More
1855 Passmore Williamson & the fugitive slave case...
Item #590182
July 21, 1855
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1855
* Fugitive slave law
* Pre prison sentence
The first column on the front page has a report: "Seizure of Slaves at Philadelphia" with is early reporting on the famous fugitive slave case involving Passmore Williamson, a prominent abolitionist, and the slaves he freed owned by John Wheeler. This report notes that the hearing for Wi... See More
Early prints of the Southwest, including San Diego...
Item #645490
December 22, 1855
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 22, 1855 The ftpg. shows: "Sunken Schooner Eudora, From City Island" with more relate prints inside including; "The Eudora Tragedy--Arrest of the Negro" and "Burning of the Steamers at Memphis". Also a print of: "Greytown, Nicaragua" "Explosion of a Steam Fire-Engine, Cincinnati" a doublepg. cent... See More
Trial concerning a slave ship...
Item #615315
January 17, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 17, 1856
* Slaver on trial
* Slave ship
Page 3 has a column-long article headed: "The African Slave Trade" "Trial of Manuel Echeverria On A Charge of Fitting Out A Slaver" (see for beginning).
Eight pages, very nice condition.
More on the fugitive slave case...
Item #604398
March 4, 1856
BOSTON MORNING JOURNAL, March 4, 1856 Page 2 has a report: "The Cincinnati Slave Case" which offers some further details, noting near the beginning: "...already stated that the fugitive slaves who were arreste3d at Cincinnati have been restored to the claimants & conveyed to Kentucky..." with more concerning their custody. This is followed by: "Col. Benton Not In... See More
Fascinating slave case...
Item #613407
April 9, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 9, 1856 Page 5 has: "An Interesting Slave Case" concerning: "...a young colored woman & her children claimed as slaves..." and what follows are the details of a very fascinating case (see).
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Much on the Kanas struggle to be a slave or free state...
Item #609279
May 24, 1856
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, May 24, 1856 The front page has: "Later From Kansas" "Reign of Terror In the Territory" "Attack Fixed for Yesterday" "Buford's Men Enlisted" "Clean Work to be Made at Lawrence". Also pages 3 & 4 have: "Kansas Must Be Admitted - A Great Speech by Mr. Sumner" which is very lengthy.
Eight p... See More
Dr. Livingstone... William Walker...
Item #172018
January 31, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 31, 1857 Early from the first year (issue #5) with relatively few illustrations, but including a nice one of; "Dr. Livingstone, the African Explorer". Also is an article "Walker and Nicaragua". A few scenes from Russia. "More Insanity" showing several cures.
Complete in 16 pages, in very good condition (as shown), an... See More
Bermuda...
Item #172032
March 21, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 21, 1857 An article entitled "Welcome to Horace Vernet" features a small illustration of him as well as a drawing by him which contains his autograph with date. Contains ten illustrations of Bermuda and its people in this article headed: 'A Cruise To the Somers Islands'. Few other illustrations, still being an early volume one issue.
Co... See More
The Holy Lands...
Item #172066
July 18, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 18, 1857 The front page has a half page illustration of: 'Hebron', being an overview of the city with the accompany article 'Travel Notes in Bible Lands'. Also small front page illustration of: 'Pilgrims Bathing in the Jordan'.
Inside has 9 small prints regarding: 'The Siamese--The Franks of Asia'. A full page illustration ... See More
Panchita slaver case...
Item #606472
July 28, 1857
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, July 28, 1857
* Slaver Panchita case
Page 2 has an article headed: "THE SLAVE-TRADE" "Curious Case Of The Panchita" and more. Text takes up over four columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice.
Stock Market... Cocking's Parachute... Steam-Plows...
Item #172082
September 12, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 12, 1857 Fine front page illustration plus an article on: "The New York Stock Board In Session" being a fine and early graphic on the Stock Exchange. "Barth's Travels in North and Central Africa" features several illustrations. "Flirtation at Newport" article features several small illustrations. The "Home the Am... See More
Fugitive slave case...
Item #606649
December 5, 1857
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, December 5, 1857
* Fugitive slave case
* Pre-Civil War
The front page has an article headed: "Fugitive Slave Case in Indiana" See image for text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Dogs... India...
Item #172110
December 19, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 19,1857 Front half-page illustration of "General Sir Henry Havelock at the Head of His Staff." Inside two illustrations of dogs including "The Great American Dog, 'Prince' and 'Bill' the London Fire-Escape Dog." Two illustrations pertaining to "Travel Notes in Bible Lands" including "The Tomb of Saint ... See More
Revival of the Southern slave trade...
Item #617016
March 6, 1858
THE NEW YORK HERALD, March 6, 1858
* African slave trade resumes
* Southern States pass bill (Louisiana)
Page 4 has an article headed: "Revival of the African Slave Trade in the Southern States" (see)
Other news of the day just prior to the Civil War. Complete in 8 pages, minor psine wear, nice condition.
USS Niagara...
Item #538452
March 8, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, March 8, 1858.
* USS Frigate Niagara
* Cable laying across the Atlantic Ocean
Front page has: "Departure Of The Niagara", "The Present Prospects and Condition of The Atlantic Telegraph Enterprise", "Is it Possible to Lay a Submarine Cable Across the Atlantic?", "The Reasons why it is Believed to be Practicable",&
White House reception...
Item #172136
March 13, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 13, 1858 The front page article "French Court Fashions" features a "Costumes of the Court of the Emperor of the French" illustration. "Travel Notes in Bible Lands" features a half-page "Landing at Smyrna". "The Approach to Canton" includes a map "Chart of Pearl River, showing the Position, at Last Acc... See More
Lucknow...
Item #172152
May 8, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 8, 1858 Large front page illustration of "Hon. James S. Green, United States Senator From Missouri." Inside are many large illustrations pertaining to "The Final Capture of Lucknow" including "The Martiniere," "The Residency," "Plan of the City of Lucknow," "Lucknow, from the Residency," and &... See More
Slavery in the South...
Item #606685
May 19, 1858
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, May 19, 1858
* African slave trade
* Slavery in the Southern U.S.
* Pre Civil War
Page 4 has an article headed: "The South and the Slave Trade" See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little spine wear, nice condition.
Slaver caught in Gulf of Mexico...
Item #606581
May 28, 1858
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 28, 1858
* Slaver caught
* African slave trade
Page 2 has an article headed: "The Slave Trade and British Cruisers in the Gulf of Mexico" See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice condition.
The Mormon War...
Item #172158
May 29, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 29, 1858 The front page shows: 'Hon. William M Gwin, of California'. 'Travel notes in Bible Lands' features 'Plain and Ruins of Sardis'. 'The Great Bell Crevasse' just above New Orleans shows 3 scenes. Nice full page illustrations of 'Battle of the Waxhaws, May 29, 1780' and 'The Storming of Ft. George, May ... See More
P.T. Barnum - "The Mammoth Opera Scheme"...
American slave trade...
Item #649082
June 3, 1858
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, June 3, 1858
* The African slave trade
* P.T. Barnum's letter to the editor
The front page has an article headed: "The Slave-Trade And The American Flag". See image for text. Page four has an interesting letter to the editor entitled: "The Mammoth Opera Scheme", signed in type by P.T. Barnum.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a ... See More
Billy Bowlegs... Yachting...
Item #172162
June 12, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 12, 1858 The front page article "A Visit to Captain Howes, of The Schoonoer 'Mobile'" also features a half-page illustration "The British Officer Boarding the 'Mobile' and a smaller illustration 'Side of the 'Mobile,' Showing the Mark of the Rifle-Ball". A text article on "Luncan's Light". "... See More
African slave trade...
Item #606642
July 2, 1858
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, July 2, 1858
* African Slave trade
* Governments interactions
Page 2 has an article headed: "The Slave-Trade" "Important and Interesting Reports and Correspondence upon the Subject" Text takes up 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher...
Item #172172
July 17, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 17, 1858 A front page illustration and article 'Rev. Henry Ward Beecher'. An article "The Boat and The Train" features two half page illustrations: 'Going On Board' and 'Waiting for the Train'. 'The Late Eruption of Vesuvius' features a half page illustration of the same plus a smaller illustration "A Crater i... See More
Burning of the Quarantine Hospital.... The slave ship Echo...
Item #630589
September 3, 1858
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 3, 1858 The front page is almost entirely taken up with much detail on the burning of the Quarantine Hospital, the city's first line of defense against migrant-borne infectious diseases. First column heads included: "THE STATEN ISLAND ARSON "Full Details of the Burning of the Quarantine Buildings" "Boasts of the Incendiaries" "The U... See More
Congo Negroes in 1858.....
Item #647684
September 5, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 5, 1858
* Congo, Africa Negroes
* Slaves to South Carolina
* Pre Civil War slavery question
The front page has: "The Congo Question In South Carolina" "Cause of the Capture of the Putnam--Crowds to See the Negroes--Apprehension of a Rescue--Removal of the Negroes--The Coming Trial of the Slave Crew" A detailed report.
* Congo, Africa Negroes
* Slaves to South Carolina
* Pre Civil War slavery question
The front page has: "The Congo Question In South Carolina" "Cause of the Capture of the Putnam--Crowds to See the Negroes--Apprehension of a Rescue--Removal of the Negroes--The Coming Trial of the Slave Crew" A detailed report.
Other news
... See More
Parson Brownlow on slavery...
Item #612824
September 11, 1858
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 11, 1858
* William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow
* American slavery - slaves
Page 5 has: "The Slavery Debate" which begins: "The Slavery debate was continued this evening, Parson Brownlow was obliged to have his argument read...replied to the chief abolition argument 'That man cannot hold his fellow man in bondage'..." with mu... See More
Death of Dred Scott... Slave ships...
Item #612818
September 21, 1858
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 21, 1858
* Dred Scott death
* Famed Slave
* Slavers - ships
Page 4 contains a very brief, yet significant, report headed: "Death of Dred Scot" with the actual text not much longer, reading: "Dred Scott died in this city on Friday night last." with a dateline of St. Louis, Sept. 20, 1858. In the same column on this page is "Later From ... See More
A slave ship is sunk...
Item #619341
October 5, 1858
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 5, 1858
* re. African slave trade
* Slavery ship sinking
Page 5 has over half a column of details with heads: "The Montauk Mystery Solved" "A Slave Ship Sunk" "900 Slaves Landed In Cuba" 'The Ship Cleared from New York" "Arrest of the Mate and Five Sailors" (see). Page 3 has: "Fugitive Slave Case in New Londo... See More
Steamer Austria sinks... Donati's Comet...
Item #623435
October 7, 1858
THE NORWALK EXPERIMENT, Ohio, Oct. 7, 1858
* Rare title
The ftpg. has over 2 12 columns on the: "Destruction of The Steamer Austria by Fire!" "Terrible Loss of Human Life!" in which 449 lost their lives (see hyperlink for more). Also on the ftpg. is an editorial on: "The Fugitive Slave Law" as well as: "Professor Mitchell on the Comet" which is a nice ... See More
The Wanderer (slave ship)...
Item #606765
October 20, 1858
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 20, 1858
* John Heenan "Benicia Boy"
* Pre Civil War boxing w/ police raid
* Jews Hospital - Mount Sinai
The front page has an article headed: "Fight Between the 'Bencia Boy' and 'Dublin Tricks'--The Latter Badly Beaten" See image for text here.
Eight pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
Slavery in the South...
Item #611048
November 4, 1858
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, March 6, 1858
* African slave trade
* Slavery in the Southern U.S.
* Pre Civil War
Page 4 has an article headed: "The Slave Trade" See images for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
The last delivery of slaves to America...
Item #612406
December 14, 1858
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, December 14, 1858
* The Wanderer (slave ship) capture (1st report)
The bottom of the front page has a report with small heading: "Another Slaver Case--Africans Landed" with a Savannah dateline. This is an infamous ship, as the Wanderer's notoriety is that it delivered the last load of African slaves to America (see hyperlink for corroboration). ... See More
American state prison...
Item #172216
December 18, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 18, 1858 The front page shows: 'Candidates for the Board of Education Opposed to Reading the Bible in Schools', looking monkey-like. Inside has two pages of illustrations: 'Torture and Homicide in an American State Prison', showing 6 types of torture used. "Glimpses at Life in Washington" article also features four illustratio... See More
Slavery in the South...
Item #646989
December 28, 1858
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, December 28, 1858
* African slave trade
* Slavery in the Southern U.S.
* Pre Civil War
Page 4 has an article with small heading: "The Slave-Trade Issue" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little spine wear, nice condition.
Front page print of the infamous slave ship "Wanderer"...
Item #172224
January 15, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 15, 1859 The front page features a rather large illustration of: "The Yacht 'Wanderer'" along with a related article on it. Its infamy is in that it was the last documented ship to bring a cargo of slaves from Africa to the United States, which it did on November 28, 1858. Part of the article notes: "...after detaining the Wandere... See More
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