Triumphs & Tragedies
Triumphs & Tragedies
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Item #647597
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Jan. 22, 1853 * Published by P. T. Barnum
Among the prints are: "Captain Ericsson Explaining His Invention to the Editors of New York" "Floating Mortar" "Astor Place Opera House" "Ball of the New York Fire Department..." "The Seals of Jerusalem" a nice town view of: "Concord, New Hampshire with 5 smaller... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Item #669878
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Jan. 22, 1853 * Published by P. T. Barnum
Among the prints are: "Captain Ericsson Explaining His Invention to the Editors of New York" "Floating Mortar" "Astor Place Opera House" "Ball of the New York Fire Department..." "The Seals of Jerusalem" a nice town view of: "Concord, New Hampshire with 5 smaller... See More
Beginning work on the Washington Monument... Nauvoo, the Mormon city...
Item #676063
January 08, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Jan. 8, 1853
* Nauvoo, Illinois - Mormons
* Washington monument
A short-live newspaper which preceded the first issue of "Harper's Weekly". This is the volume 1, number 2 issue. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication.
The front page shows: "The Late Collision on the Mississippi--Loss of the Steamer Western World&quo... See More
California news... Women needed in Australia...
Item #691722
December 14, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 14, 1852 Page 3 has: "California Intelligence" taking half a column, reporting on the great fire in Sacramento, plus other items.
Also within: "Female Emigration To Australia" noting that it is: "...successful in an eminent degree...The first consisted of 39 females of respectable character--mostly distressed need... See More
Junius Brutus Booth death...
Item #606957
December 02, 1852
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, December 2, 1852
* Junius Brutus Booth death (1st report)
* Patriarch of family of tragedians - actors
* John Wilkes & Edwin's father
The front page has a small heading: "Death of Mr. Booth the Tragedian" See image for very brief report here. Unfortunate for the small article here but still a 1st report in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news ... See More
Early California prints from the Gold Rush era...
Item #680960
November 06, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Nov. 6, 1852 Of interest is the nice page 4 half page print of: "Sutter's Mill With a View of Coloma, California" and the facing page half page print: "Mission of San Carlos, California".
There is a related article: "California Views" which mentions in part: "...This as the spot where the first discovery of gold was mad... See More
Early election results for President: Pierce would win...
Item #693462
November 04, 1852
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Nov. 4, 1852 Most of page 2 is taken up with results--and speculation--concerning the 1852 Presidential election which Franklin Pierce would win.
Early indications reflect this: "The Triumph and Its Teaching" begins: " It is now clear that the national democratic party has swept the country & the whole country..." with much more. An... See More
Masonic Celebration of Washington's initiation...
Item #681958
November 02, 1852
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 5, 1852 The front page has a mention of: "Masonic Celebration at Cincinnati", and continues on page 4 describing the annual celebration of George Washington being "initiated as a member of the mystic tie".
Complete in 8 pages and in good condition.
Complete in 8 pages and in good condition.
Death of Daniel Webster...
Item #656742
October 26, 1852
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Oct. 26, 1852
* Daniel Webster death
All columns on pages 2 and 3 are black-bordered for the death of Daniel Webster.
Page 3 has an article headed: "Death of Daniel Webster" which begins: "The death of this eminent citizen, which took place on Sunday morning last, will occasion a profound sensation throughout our own country and the wo... See More
Death of Daniel Webster...
Item #693147
October 25, 1852
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, Oct. 25, 1852
* Daniel Webster death
A fascinating issue as pages 1 thru 5 (of 8) are taken up with reports on the death of Daniel Webster, the noted American statesman.
The front page begins: "DEATH OF DANIEL WEBSTER" "Sketch of His Life & Public Career" with the t3xt taking the entire front page.
Other articles within are headed: "... See More
Franklin Pierce...
Item #563142
July 21, 1852
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, July 21, 1852
* Franklin Pierce for president of the United States
* Letter from Pierce
On page 2 under an engraving of an eagle & banner is an endorsement supporting the Pierce-King ticket.
Page 2 also has a patriotic letter from Pierce declining an invitation to the 4th of July celebration at Philadelphia due to a... See More
On the death of Henry Clay...
Item #691662
July 03, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 3, 1852
* Henry Clay death
Most of page 2 is taken up with eulogies in Congress on the life of Henry Clay who died just a few days prior. They are introduced with: "Congressional--Eulogies Of Henry Clay" "We make room today for the remainder of the brief speeches made in the House...on the announcement of the death of... See More
The funeral of Henry Clay, in a Washington newspaper...
Item #688250
July 02, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 2, 1852
* Henry Clay funeral
* Kentucky statesman
* From the nation's capital
All four pages have wide, black mourning rules for the death of Henry Clay.
Page 3 begins with: "The Funeral" with nearly two columns taken up with reports concerning it and sentiments regarding Henry Clay.
A member of the Senate at the t... See More
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands... fire engine...
Item #629761
April 10, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 10, 1852 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857.
Within this issue are prints captioned: "View of the Island of St. Thomas, West Indies"; "Market Place, At
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Within this issue are prints captioned: "View of the Island of St. Thomas, West Indies"; "Market Place, At
Niblo's Garden, Broadway... Castle Garden (Battery Park)...
Item #694919
March 06, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, March 6, 1852
* Niblo's Garden, Broadway
* Castle Garden (now Castle Clinton, Battery Park, NY)
* Prints of Albany and the Genesee Falls
Included within this issue are prints of the following: Niblo's Garden, Broadway; Castle Garden Theater; Albany, New York; Genesee Falls at Rochester, New York; the Great Fire At Portland, M
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* Niblo's Garden, Broadway
* Castle Garden (now Castle Clinton, Battery Park, NY)
* Prints of Albany and the Genesee Falls
Included within this issue are prints of the following: Niblo's Garden, Broadway; Castle Garden Theater; Albany, New York; Genesee Falls at Rochester, New York; the Great Fire At Portland, M
Narcisco Loopez attempts to liberate Cuba...
Item #691165
September 22, 1851
THE TIMES, London, Sept. 22, 1851
* Narciso López expedition
* Cuba liberation attempt
* Spanish rule
Page 5 has several columns with reports on Narcisco Lopez and his failed attempt to liberate Cuba from Spanish rule.
Lopez was a Venezuelan-born adventurer and Spanish Army general who is best known for his expeditions aimed at liberating Cuba. His troops carried a fl... See More
Early advertisement for the historic Cape May Congress Hall hotel...
Item #693272
July 13, 1851
THE DAILY UNION, City of Washington, D.C., July 13, 1851 Among the advertisements on page 2 is one for the Congress Hall Hotel, headed: "Sea Bathing, Cape May, N.J." and beginning: "Congress Hall is now open for the reception of visitors..." with various detail.
Congress Hall is a very historic hotel in Cape May, first constructed in 1816 as a wooden boarding house at th... See More
Early advertisement for the historic Cape May Congress Hall hotel...
Item #693268
July 08, 1851
THE DAILY UNION, City of Washington, D.C., July 8, 1851
* Congress Hall Hotel advertisement
* Pre Civil War Cape May, New Jersey
Among the advertisements on page 3 is one for the Congress Hall Hotel, headed: "Sea Bathing, Cape May, N.J." and beginning: "Congress Hall is now open for the reception of visitors..." with various detail.
Congress Hall is a very historic hote... See More
1851 Grand Masonic Hall Song...
Item #211783
June 13, 1851
INDEPENDENT PRESS, Lawrenceburgh, Ind., June 13, 1851 Pg. 2 has an Ode Sung at the Dedication of the Grand Masonic Hall at Indianapolis. News of the day includes: "The Woman's Right's Convention" "Flood In The Mississippi" "Horrid Murder" and much more. Several interesting advertisements as well. First leaf has a few very small holes, one a slightly affecting two words in the ode.
Early Niagara Falls tragedy...
Item #572275
May 24, 1851
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C. May 24, 1851
* Niagara Falls (good & bad reports)
This 4 page newspaper has a one column headline at the bottom of the front page: "THE FALLS OF NIAGARA" giving a short description of it's mighty splendor. (see)
Also a even smaller article at the bottom of page 3 is titled: "Accident At Niagara Falls" whic... See More
Rare & early print showing a San Francisco celebration upon California joining the Union...
Item #678990
January 25, 1851
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 25, 1851 The front page features a very nice print of the: "Procession at San Francisco in Celebration of the Admission of California Into the American Union" with a related article on the next page.
Complete in 16 pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
1850 Magazine by the famed Charles Dicken...
Item #701927
August 10, 1850
HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, England, Aug. 10, 1850
* Charles Dickens publication
This 24 page issue is in nice condition and measures 6 x 9 inches. This was a weekly journal which was conducted by Charles Dickens as noted in the masthead. This magazine has mainly literary reading (stories, poems etc.), some by Charles Dickens himself.
wikipedia notes: "On 21st January 1846 Charles Dick... See More
On the death of Zachary Taylor...
Item #692179
July 27, 1850
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, July 27, 1850 Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city.
Among the articles within: "Remarks of Mr. Badger On The Texas Boundary" in the Senate; "Reflections on the Death of General Taylor" "Funeral Obsequies of the President in Washington City" "President Fillmore" "... See More
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
Much on President Zachary Taylor's funeral...
Item #682923
July 13, 1850
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 13, 1850
* President Zachary Taylor death - funeral
* From our nation's capital
The front page begins with: "The General Grief" on the death of President Taylor. Related reports take two columns.
Much of page 3 is taken up with related reports including; "The Arrangements Fo the Funeral of the Late President" &quo... See More
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
California gold... Traveling across the Plains: 2 accounts...
Item #690895
June 29, 1850
SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, June 29, 1850 The front page has a nice and commonly-requested report concerning Easterners traveling across the Plains to get to California.
Headed: "Emigration on the Plains" a few bits include: "...letter dated Fort Kearny...total number that had passed the Fort was 2,691 men and 25 women having with them 744 wagons...No difficulty in the way... See More
Cuba... California gold mines...
Item #684225
May 29, 1850
SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, May 29, 1850 The front page begins with: "Later From California" "Fire In Sacramento City" "Good News From the Mines" "Proposed Removal of the Capitol" & more.
Page 5 has: "Exciting News From Cuba ""Landing of Gen. Lopez" "Lopez Advancing on Matanzas" "Cardenas Captured ""... See More
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
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
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
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
Relating to the California Gold Rush...
Item #619802
July 09, 1849
NEW ORLEANS WEEKLY DELTA, Louisiana, July 9, 1849
* California gold rush
* Rare Antebellum title
The front page has a short report: "From the Pacific" which references the gold from California (see). Items inside include several reports on the celebration of the 4th of July; "The Texian Expedition to the Wicheta Hills" which concerns the Gold Rush; "Our City&q... See More
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
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.
On the death of President Polk... Railroad to the Pacific...
Item #687007
June 21, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 21, 1849
* President James K. Polk death
* Transcontinental Railroad ?
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.... See More
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
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
Minnesota... territorial government established...
Item #691362
June 02, 1849
FLORIDIAN & JOURNAL, Tallahassee, June 2, 1849
* Minnesota Territory established (historic)
* President James K. Polk
* Rare title from pre-civil war Florida
On the front page under "Acts and Resolutions passed at the Second Session of the Thirtieth Congress" is: "AN Act to establish the territorial government of Minnesota..." signed in type: James K. Polk. Ot... See More
California Gold... The Mormon Temple... Astor Place Riot...
Item #686992
May 16, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., May 16, 1849 The front page has two columns taken up with the reports from various newspapers on the Astor Place Riot which resulted in nearly 30 deaths.
Page 3 has most of a column headed: "Later From California" with reports from the on-going gold rush. Also: "Mexico--California".
Another article is headed: "Na... See More
On the Astor Place Riot...
Item #613320
May 15, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 15, 1849
* Astor Opera House
* The Tragedy of Macbeth
Page 3 has a follow-up report on the Astor Place Riot headed: "The Late Riots at New York" and "The Events of Thursday Night", the report taking 1 1/2 columns and carrying over to take most of the back page.
The back page has a small report; "The Gold Dol... See More
The first bridge to span Niagara Falls...
Item #669904
February 17, 1849
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Feb. 17, 1849 The most interesting print is a nearly half page view captioned:: "Construction Of The Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge--Basket Ferry & Temporary Towers". This was the very first bridge over Niagara Falls, this print showing the early stages of the construction showing the: "...basket ferry and temporary towers". This pri... See More
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
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
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
Reflecting upon the notable Battle of Buena Vista...
Item #657899
September 21, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 1847
* re. Battle of Buena Vista
* Mexican-American War
Page 3 contains a lengthy letter with details on the: "Battle Field of Buena Vista" actually fought in February. It was a signal victory for the Americans over a much larger Mexican Army.
Also on page 2: "From the Army of Gen. Taylor".
Four pages, ver... See More
Terrific report as the Mexican War nears its end...
Item #657897
September 16, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 1847
* Battle for Mexico City
* General Winfield Scott victory
* Mexican-American War ending
Much of page 2 is taken up great & very detailed accounts of the final battles of the Mexican War before the Armistice, as General Scott advances upon Mexico City.
The page begins with column heads: "THE LATE VICTORIES IN MEX... See More
Early Florida...
Item #666236
September 13, 1847
SOUTHERN JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, Sept. 13, 1847
* Rare antebellum title
* Mexican War
An early and uncommon title from the capital of the "Sunshine State", from two years after she became a state, and 14 years before the Civil War. Mexican War reports on page 2: "Victory!!" "Latest from Vera Cruz and city Of Mexico. Prospects of Peace". Page 3 has ... See More
Thomas Hart Benton...
Item #548572
September 03, 1847
EVENING POST, NY, September 3, 1847
* Thomas Hart Benton
* Missouri Senator
Page 2 has a report: "The honorary of L.L.D. was conferred on the Hon. Thomas H. Benton, at the late annual convention of the Missouri State University..."
Other news of the day includes: "Western Steamboat Disasters" "Money Digging" "Attempt To Kill" a... See More
Leaning Tower of Pisa has crashed to the ground... The Mexican War...
Item #698094
August 14, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, City of Washington, Aug. 14, 1847 Inside has content on the Mexican War with the top of page 3 headed: "Army And Navy Intelligence" with many subheads. Also on page 2: "From Vera Cruz" and "Still Later from Vera Cruz". Also of interest is a page 2 article: "Fall of the Leaning Tower of Pisa" which is a fascinating letter from: "..... See More
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