Elections & Inaugurations
Newspaper reporting of elections and inaugurations, including those with inaugural addresses, are some of the most sought after collectibles amongst rare newspaper enthusiasts. Reading about these historic political events within the context of other news of the day provides great depth to our understanding of these highly energized occasions. Please enjoy!Elections & Inaugurations
Newspaper reporting of elections and inaugurations, including those with inaugural addresses, are some of the most sought after collectibles amongst rare newspaper enthusiasts. Reading about these historic political events within the context of other news of the day provides great depth to our understanding of these highly energized occasions. Please enjoy!
George Washington is elected President...
Item #212624
April 11, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, April 11, 1789 An extremely significant & historic newspaper, which contains on page 3 the official report of the election of George Washington.
The official election results were known on April 6 when the ballots for President & Vice President were counted in the Senate. Be careful of issues with an earlier date supposedly announcing th
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The official election results were known on April 6 when the ballots for President & Vice President were counted in the Senate. Be careful of issues with an earlier date supposedly announcing th
George Washington is elected President...
Item #552295
April 11, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, April 11, 1789 This is an extremely significant & historic newspaper, which contains on page 3 the official report of the election of George Washington. The official election results were known on April 6 when the ballots for President & Vice President were counted in the Senate.
This report is headed: "April 6" from New York,
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This report is headed: "April 6" from New York,
George Washington's inauguration and inaugural address... And a very rare eye-witness account...
Item #584718
May 1, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE OR MONTHLY MUSEUM, Boston, May, 1789 Rarely are we able to offer an American imprint with a period report of Washington's inauguration and inaugural address. Great to have this text in this famous magazine published by perhaps the most renowned printer of the 18th century, Isaiah Thomas, whose private collection become the foundation of the American Antiquarian... See More
Best possible issue on Washington's first inauguration...
Item #559048
May 2, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, April 29 - May 2, 1789 In the world of significant American newspapers, this issue ranks among the best.
This is issue number 6 of the newspaper which was essentially the mouthpiece of the new federal government. Any significant (and even insignificant) report from Congress would find its way to this newspaper before others as the Gazette of the... See More
Celebrating Washington's journey to his inauguration... Botany Bay...
Item #601925
June 6, 1789
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 6, 1789 Inside has a nice report from Philadelphia which includes: "Monday last his Excellency George Washington, Esq. the President elect of the United States, arrived in this city about one-o'clock, accompanied by the President of the State...and a numerous concourse of citizens on horseback and foot. His Excellency rode in front of the processi... See More
First inauguration of George Washington...
Item #552978
July 16, 1789
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 16, 1789 Certainly one of the more desirable events to have in a period newspaper is the first inauguration of George Washington. American issues with such content are virtually unobtainable today, and reports in any newspapers worldwide are extremely uncommon.
Here is a nice report of this significant event found on page 2, datelined: "Extract of a ... See More
First inauguration of George Washington...
Item #552981
July 16, 1789
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 16, 1789 Certainly one of the more desirable events to have in a period newspaper is the first inauguration of George Washington. American issues with such content are virtually unobtainable today, and reports in any newspapers worldwide are extremely uncommon.
Here is a nice report of this significant event found on page 2, datelined: "Extract of a ... See More
Declaration signer "elected" law professor...
Item #562643
September 1, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, September 1, 1790
* James Wilson, signer of the Declaration of Independence
Page 3 has a report that reads, in full: "The Hon. James Wilson, Esq. Associate Judge of the Supreme Judicial Court of the United States, is elected Professor of Law in the College of Philadelphia."
Wilson was a signatory of the Declaration of Independence, and t... See More
George Washington elected president... 2nd term...
Item #592252
December 19, 1792
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Dec. 19. 1792
* President George Washington
* Presidential election
* Kentucky
The top of the front page is headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle, has: "By the President of the United States of America - A PROCLAMATION" concerning lawlessness on the western frontier of Georgia (see), signed in type: G. Washington, and also ... See More
Washington re-elected...
Report from Botany Bay... Major Grose...1st Governor... Will of doomed King Louis XVI...
Item #600194
February 1, 1793
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1793
* Botany Bay report from the first Governor
* George Washington re-elected
* Will of King Louis XVI
* Blanchard & ballooning
There are several items of interest, one of which is several pages on the: "Minutes of the Proceedings of the National Convention of France" with much text on what should be the fate of Louis ... See More
Washington's 2nd election as President...
Item #537644
February 28, 1793
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 28, 1793 The front page contains reporting from the "Proceedings of the Columbian Federal Congress" which includes: "...The bill to provide compensation for the President & Vice President of the United States was taken up...blanks filled up with 25,000 dollars as the annual compensation of the Presi
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Election day selected...
Item #559623
December 7, 1796
CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Connecticut, December 7, 1796
* Election day selected
Page 3 has a report noting: "This day is the day appointed for the election of President and Vice President of the United States. The electors for this state meet at Hartford....the Legislature of N. Jersey, have unanimously approved of Gen. Washington's Administration, by a Resolve."
Four page... See More
Pennsylvnania Governor Election Results... Comet and Eclipse...
Item #570750
October 16, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, October 16, 1811 Page two features "Elections" coverage in which it reports the Pennsylvania governor results of Simon Sydner 1382; Richard Folwett 243 and then continues to report on Mr. Folwett being "...daily beastly drunk in our streets,...". The front page of the issue features an article 'The Comet - Elements of the Orbit o... See More
James Monroe Leading Election...
Item #204147
February 15, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, MD February 15, 1817. This 16 page newspaper has interesting news of the day throughout. A lot of the news in this newspaper is government related. Featured in this issue is a chart showing that James Monroe is in the lead for President of the United States. Octavo-size in nice condition.
Rare mention of Daniel Boone... James Monroe is re-elected...
Item #549654
December 16, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, from Baltimore, Maryland, dated December 16, 1820
* President Monroe is re-elected
* Rare mention of Daniel Boone
* Frigate Constitution is being re-fitted
This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century.
The back page has a report with a small head: "Presidential Election&qu... See More
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
1824 Presidential election...
Item #220038
December 1, 1824
The COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 1, 1824
* John Quincy Adams
* Andrew Jackson
On pg. 2 under Electoral are returns from several states, and under a chart headed Electors Of President is a chart showing the electoral votes for 17 states--Adams with 81 and Jackson 56, Crawford and Clay with 39 and 38 respectively. Other news of the day includes: "Greek Naval Victory&qu
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* John Quincy Adams
* Andrew Jackson
On pg. 2 under Electoral are returns from several states, and under a chart headed Electors Of President is a chart showing the electoral votes for 17 states--Adams with 81 and Jackson 56, Crawford and Clay with 39 and 38 respectively. Other news of the day includes: "Greek Naval Victory&qu
1824 election...
Item #219904
December 11, 1824
THE COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 11, 1824
* Andrew Jackson * John Quincy Adams
Page 2 has a chart: Election of President and Vice-President of the United States that shows the electoral votes from thirteen states--Adams with 81 and Jackson with 59, plus the votes for Crawford and Clay, and Calhoun with 133 votes in the column for Vice Presidential candidates. Lists a Whole
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* Andrew Jackson * John Quincy Adams
Page 2 has a chart: Election of President and Vice-President of the United States that shows the electoral votes from thirteen states--Adams with 81 and Jackson with 59, plus the votes for Crawford and Clay, and Calhoun with 133 votes in the column for Vice Presidential candidates. Lists a Whole
Election of 1824...
Item #219903
December 22, 1824
THE COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, dated Dec. 22, 1824.
* Presidential Election of 1824
* Andrew Jackson
* John Quincy Adams
Page 2 has a chart: Election of President and Vice-President of the United States that shows the electoral votes from eighteen states--Adams with 82 and Jackson with 74, as well as the votes for Crawford and Clay, and Calhoun with 156 votes in the column
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* Presidential Election of 1824
* Andrew Jackson
* John Quincy Adams
Page 2 has a chart: Election of President and Vice-President of the United States that shows the electoral votes from eighteen states--Adams with 82 and Jackson with 74, as well as the votes for Crawford and Clay, and Calhoun with 156 votes in the column
Andy Jackson is elected President...
Item #549643
January 1, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, January 1, 1825
* Andrew Jackson to the be the next President
The very first article at the top of page 1 has a small head: "Presidential Election" with the report noting: "It being ascertained that Louisiana has given three votes to gen. Jackson & two to Mr. Adams, as president--(and an undivided vote for Mr. Calhoun as vice presiden... See More
1824 Presidential election...
Item #220854
January 12, 1825
THE COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 12, 1825
* Andrew Jackson
* John Quincy Adams
* Presidential Election
On pg. 2 under Choice Of President is a report that recalls the election of 1800, with details about the mode of balloting. Has a chronology of the balloting that determined the outcome. Other news of the day includes: "Harvard College", "Message Fro
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* Andrew Jackson
* John Quincy Adams
* Presidential Election
On pg. 2 under Choice Of President is a report that recalls the election of 1800, with details about the mode of balloting. Has a chronology of the balloting that determined the outcome. Other news of the day includes: "Harvard College", "Message Fro
1824 Presidential election....
Item #220371
February 23, 1825
THE COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, February 23, 1825
* Andrew Jackson
* John Quincy Adams
* Andrew Jackson
* John Quincy Adams
* James Monroe
On the front page under Laws Of The U. States is an engraving of an eagle and shield, and: An Act making compensation to the persons appointed by the Electors to deliver the votes for President and Vice President. The act, approved February 11, is signed in type:
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Inaugural address of John Quincy Adams... The Maryland "Jew Bill"...
Item #548037
March 5, 1825
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, March 5, 1825
* Inaugural address of John Quincy Adams
* Approval of the Maryland "Jew Bill"
This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century.
As noted in Wikipedia: "Niles edited and published the Weekly Register until 1836, maki... See More
Inaugural address of John Quincy Adams... The Maryland "Jew Bill"...
Item #549641
March 5, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 5, 1825
* Inaugural address of John Quincy Adams
* The Maryland "Jew Bill"
Within this issue is the complete printing of the inaugural: "Address Delivered by John Quincy Adams, On being sworn into office as President of the United States on the 4th of March, 1825" which takes over two pages. It is prefaced with a report headed... See More
Inaugural address of John Quincy Adams... The Maryland "Jew Bill"...
Item #569278
March 5, 1825
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 5, 1825 Within this issue is the complete printing of the inaugural: "Address Delivered by John Quincy Adams, On being sworn into office as President of the United States on the 4th of March, 1825" which takes over two pages. It is prefaced with a report headed: "Inaugural Address" with some of the details of the proceedings (see). Gr... See More
First Jews elected in Maryland...
Item #569210
October 14, 1826
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 14, 1826
* First Jews elected in Maryland
One of the reports within has a small head: "The Jews" with the text including: "...that at the last election for members of our city council, two gentlemen of the Jewish persuasion were chosen by the suffrages of a large part of the citizens...Messrs. S. Etting and J. L. Cohen...They are he f... See More
Election of Andrew Jackson... Cherokee Indians & land troubles...
Item #544560
November 22, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, November 22, 1828
* election of Andrew Jackson
* dealing with the Cherokee Indian nation
One of the front page reports has a small head: "The Election" which begins: "The most anxious & ardent, as well as the most rude & ruthless political contest that ever took place in the United States, is now decided in the election of a larg... See More
Inauguration Of Andrew Jackson...
Item #203620
March 7, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, March 7, 1829 An inside page has a nice article headed: "The Inauguration" which begins with some details of the proceedings including: "...in the presence of an immense concourse of spectators, filling the portico, the steps...the president of the United States delivered his inaugural address as given below, and having conclud... See More
Andrew Jackson's inauguration...
Item #206122
March 7, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 7, 1829 An inside page has a nice article headed: "The Inauguration" which begins with some details of the proceedings including: "...in the presence of an immense concourse of spectators, filling the portico, the steps...the president of the United States delivered his inaugural address as given below, and having concluded it, the... See More
Last signer of the Declaration of Independence dies... Jackson re-elected...
Item #557376
November 17, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, November 17, 1832
* Death of Charles Carroll : signer of the Declaration of Independence
* Andrew Jackson re-elected President
The front page has a lengthy editorial which begins:
"The presidential election has so far proceeded as to render the result certain, that "Andrew Jackson of Tennessee" will be re-elected president, and 'Mar... See More
Inauguration of President Andrew Jackson...
Item #571264
March 9, 1833
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 9, 1833
* President Andrew Jackson inauguration
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 i... See More
Election returns... Runaway ad...
Item #570754
November 22, 1836
HANOVER HERALD, Hanover, Pennsylvania, November 22, 1836. Page 3 features the Official Returns for President and Vice President for Pennsylvania along with the Electoral Election results. The front page of the issue contains a $25.00 Reward for a runaway apprentice. This contains other news and advertisements of the day. This is complete in four pages with scattered lite foxing, otherwise in... See More
Martin Van Buren is elected President of the United States...
Item #572767
February 11, 1837
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 11, 1837
* Martin Van Buren
* Presidential election
Near the back is a report from Congress which includes, in part, a report of the formal election of Martin Van Buren as President, evidenced by a chart of the electoral vote by state (see). The text reads in part: "...the return of electoral votes from each state was opened, read &... See More
President Van Buren's inauguration...
Item #553971
March 4, 1837
THE GLOBE, Washington D.C., March 4, 1837
* Martin Van Buren inauguration preview
* From Washington DC newspaper
Page 3 has: "Arrangements For The Inauguration Of The President Elect, on the 4th day of March, 1837. Prepared By The Committee Of The Senate".
Also has a brief notice about the "Inauguration Ball".
Great to have in this title from our nation's capital.... See More
Harrison - Tyler election ticket 1840...
Item #215465
September 12, 1840
THE CORRECTOR, Sag-Harbor, (L. I.), N.Y., September 12, 1840.
* William Henry Harrison & John Tyler election endorsement notice
* Sag Harbor Long Island New York
The photo shows the page 2 endorsement for the Harrison-Tyler ticket. Includes a list of the Electors Of President and Vice President plus, For Governor, William H. Seward and Luther Bradish for Lieut. Governo
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* William Henry Harrison & John Tyler election endorsement notice
* Sag Harbor Long Island New York
The photo shows the page 2 endorsement for the Harrison-Tyler ticket. Includes a list of the Electors Of President and Vice President plus, For Governor, William H. Seward and Luther Bradish for Lieut. Governo
President Harrison's inaugural address...
Item #562277
March 6, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 6, 1841
* President William Henry Harrison 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 day ... See More
With rare election results "Extra" attached...
Item #558814
November 7, 1844
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York, November 7, 1844
* With rare election results "Extra" attached
* James K. Polk vs. Henry Clay
About half of page 2 is taken up with various election reports including many charts (see for portions). But of greater significance is the attached single sheet titled: "The Tribune Extra" of the same date, which is slightly smaller in size tha... See More
Jame K. Polk Inaugural Address...
Item #541269
March 5, 1845
NEW YORK HERALD, from New York, New York, dated March 5, 1845. Page 2 of this issue features the following headlines:
* Highly Important from Washington
* The Inauguration of Jame K. Polk
* The New President
* Formation Of The New Cabinet
* The Inaugural Address
In his address Polk states, in part: "One great object of the Constitution was to restrain majorities or encroaching upo... See More
The tragedies of dividing slave families...Zachary Taylor elected president...
Item #583417
November 15, 1848
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, 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... See More
Franklin Pierce Wins Election, 1853...
Item #220052
February 10, 1853
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 10, 1853.
* Franklin Pierce Wins Presidential Election
* Electoral Votes Counted
Among the front page heads are: The Official Electoral Votes for President and Vice President Counted. The report under the House of Representatives describes the scene and the protocol for counting the electoral votes, and at the conclusion, the President of the Senate anno
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* Franklin Pierce Wins Presidential Election
* Electoral Votes Counted
Among the front page heads are: The Official Electoral Votes for President and Vice President Counted. The report under the House of Representatives describes the scene and the protocol for counting the electoral votes, and at the conclusion, the President of the Senate anno
Franklin Pierce Inauguration... The California gold mines...
Item #591158
March 19, 1853
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 19, 1853
* President Franklin Pierce inaugural
* California gold mines
The front page is entire taken up with articles; "The Inauguration Address of the New American President" as well as: "Memoir of General Pierce" along with a nice print of him captioned; "General Pierce, the New President of the United States"... See More
Buchanan's inaugural address...
Item #151223
March 11, 1857
THE EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, Mar. 11, 1857 Page 3 has the "Inaugural Address" of James Buchanan. It is signed in type: James Buchanan. Generally good condition.
Inauguration of President Buchanan... Dred Scott Decision...
Item #172030
March 14, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 14, 1857 A vol. 1 issue. Inside has 8 illustrations regarding 'Our 18th Inauguration Day', including an illustration of George Washington, Mount Vernon, & James Buchanan & John Adams. But the prime content here is the text of the Dred Scott decision given by Chief Justice Taney. Very significant.
Also featured is an article on A Nutmeg Pl... See More
Print of a beardless Abraham Lincoln, pre-election...
Item #172362
May 12, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 12, 1860 Front has a half page illustration: "The Republican Wigwam At Chicago, Illinois, In Which the Republican Convention Will Held, May 16, 1860". This was the location at which Abraham Lincoln would go from near obscurity to a position of prominence in American history.
The doublepage centerfold is a terrific print captioned: "Pro... See More
First election of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #551972
November 8, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., November 8, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln 1st election win as president
* From our nation's capital
Perhaps the best newspaper to have with news on any Presidential election, being from the nation's capital.
Page 3 has a report headed: "The Presidential Election" which begins: "From the telegraphic reports of the Presidential... See More
First election of Abraham Lincoln... The definitive report...
Item #568270
November 10, 1860
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., November 10, 1860 This is the tri-weekly edition of this famous newspaper, which is perhaps the best newspaper to have with news on any Presidential election, being from the nation's capital.
Page 3 has a report headed: "Result of the Presidential Election" which gives the definitive report that Lincoln has formally won the election, n... See More
Election of Abraham Lincoln as President...
Item #172416
November 17, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 17, 1860 The full front page shows: 'Gen. Guiseppe Garibaldi" who was considered the George Washington of Italy, the person most responsible for uniting the country. There is also a page two article on him.
Other prints include a nice full pg. of: "Fort Moultrie (Sullivan's Island), Charleston, South Carolina in the Distance", a... See More
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