The Shays' Rebellion... Benjamin Franklin re-elected... Two plates...
Item #677333
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, November, 1786 The issue begins with: "A Description of Bones Found Near the River Ohio" which includes a foldout plate as well (repair to the reverse). Also within the issue: "A Short Description of the Crotalus Horridus, or Rattlesnake" "A Short Dissertation on Eclipses" which also has a full page plate: "... See More
Constitutional Convention begins & Washington is elected its President: a day after report...
Item #686699
May 26, 1787
THE INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER; OR THE CHRONICLE OF FREEDOM, Philadelphia, May 26, 1787
* Constitutional Convention begins
* George Washington elected president
An exceedingly historic issue as this newspaper reports the formal beginning of the Constitutional Convention--terrific to have in a newspaper from the city where these notable proceedings were held.
As such, this is likely the ... See More
Constitutional Convention begins & Washington is elected its President...
Item #686742
June 01, 1787
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, June 6, 1787
* Constitutional Convention begins
* George Washington elected president
An exceedingly historic issue as this newspaper reports the formal beginning of the Constitutional Convention.
Page 2 has a report from Philadelphia datelined May 26 with the historic report: "Yesterday, at the State House in this city, seven states were ful... See More
Very early report of Washington's inaugural address, plus his election as well...
Item #702876
April 01, 1789
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, April, 1789
* President George Washington
* Election victory & inauguration
Certainly the most notable content is found in "The Chronicle" section near the back where the latest news was reported, which covers the election & inauguration of President George Washington.
The full text is shown in the photos, however some ite... See More
First inauguration of George Washington...
Item #679892
July 16, 1789
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 16, 1789
* President George Washington
* First inauguration (historic)
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 t... See More
Washington re-elected... Report from Botany Bay...
Item #698164
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1793 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 XVI.This is followed by: "The Last Will and Testament of His Late Most Christian Majesty" which has near the beginning: "I... See More
George Washington is elected President of the United States...
Item #677063
February 20, 1793
NATIONAL GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 20, 1793
* President George Washington
* Historic 2nd election victory
Nearly three-quarters of the front page is taken up with an address: "To ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Secretary of the Treasury of he United States". This is followed, on page 2, with a second analysis of America's financial situation.
But by far the most significant ite
... See More
Sam Adams is elected governor...
Item #698113
May 11, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 11, 1796 Page 2 has a very brief report: "His Excellency Samuel Adams is re-elected Governor of this Commonwealth, for the year ensuing: by a majority of about 2000 votes."
Four pages, foxing and light damp staining, a bit irregular at the right margin.
Federal election reports...
Item #636120
November 09, 1796
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 9, 1796 The front page is taken up with various reports from Europe, with further reports on pages 2 & 3. Page 3 also has reports headed: "Federal Election".
The back page has: "Anecdote of Gen. Buonaparte" and various ads, including one headed: "75 Dollars Reward--Stop Thief and Runaway" with much d... See More
John Adams is elected President of the United States...
Item #676790
February 01, 1797
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, February, 1797
* John Adams presidential election
* Thomas Jefferson as vice president
The most notable report is the announcement that John Adams has been elected President of the United States.
A report near the back notes in part: "Yesterday, agreeable to a provision of the Constitution...the members...assembled...to count the votes o... See More
Details on the Presidential election of 1796...
Item #677066
February 22, 1797
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 22, 1797
* John Adams presidential election
* Thomas Jefferson as vice president
Page 2 has a report from the "Proceedings of the Columbian Federal Congress" concerning the process for tallying votes for President & Vice President: "...that the two Houses shall assemble in the chamber of the House of Represen... See More
Adams's inauguration: the peaceful transfer of power...
Item #682538
March 13, 1797
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, March 13, 1797
* John Adams inauguration
* Thomas Jefferson
A very historic issue as it reports the true test of the great American republic: the peaceful transfer of power.
Page 2 has a report noting in part: "On Saturday at twelve o'clock...soon after his election, JOHN ADAMS as President of the United States attended in the Chamber of th... See More
Results of the election for governor... Naval news...
Item #645101
June 02, 1798
THE WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, June 2, 1798 Page 3 has results of the: "Election" for Governor, showing a majority for Livingstone over John Jay. Also: "An Act More Effectually to Protect the Commerce & Coasts of the United States".
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches.
Jefferson's response upon being notified of being elected President...
Item #667545
March 11, 1801
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 11, 1801 Page 3 has, under: "President Elect" a report: "The Committee instructed on the 18th instant to wait the President Elect and notify him of his election, REPORT--that they have, according to order performed that service, and addressed the President elect in the following words, to wit: 'The committee beg le... See More
Rhode Island congratulates the President on his inauguration...
Item #702714
June 23, 1801
NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, June 23, 1801 Page 2 contains a fine letter: "To Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States" from the legislature of Rhode Island, congratulating him on being inaugurated as President.
This is followed by: "The President's Answer" signed in type: T. Jefferson.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.... See More
Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address...
Item #702706
March 09, 1805
NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, March 15, 1805 A very historic issue as nearly 2 columns on page 2 are taken up with Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address for his second term as President.
It is introduced with: "On the 4th inst. at 12 o'clock Mr. Jefferson appeared in the Chamber of the Senate of the United States, where his re-election was declared, and the neces... See More
Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address...
Item #702705
March 14, 1805
BOSTON GAZETTE, March 14, 1805
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Inauguration - inaugural address
Page 2 has the lengthy: "President Jefferson's Speech" which is his inaugural address, introduced with: "This day, at 12 o'clock, Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, took the oath of office & delivered the following Inaugural Speech..." which tak... See More
James Monroe leads in the election... Navy seeks a depot in the Chesapeake...
Item #673062
February 15, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 15, 1817 Featured is a chart showing that James Monroe is in the lead for Presidency of the United States. Another report has much detail on: "Cleopatra's Barge".
Five pages are taken up with considerable detail on: "Naval Depot" "Report of the Secretary of the Navy...Information Relating to the Selection of a Site for... See More
Monroe wins the Presidential election...
Item #622032
February 19, 1817
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, Feb. 19, 1817 The top of the front page as an announcing: "According to the provisions of the constitution the votes...for President and Vice President were yesterday counted...was officially proclaimed by the President of the Senate that JAMES MONROE is elected President...and DANIEL D. TOMPKINS is elected Vice President..." (see).
Four pages, never-trimmed ma... See More
Bounty land for military veterans... On Monroe's inauguration...
Item #681522
April 12, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., April 12, 1817 The front page has: "The Late Inauguration" with talk on some details of James Monroe's inauguration.
Page 3 has a reward ad for a runaway slave, and a report from the "War Department" concerning those entitled to bounty lands for serves in the military during the War of 1812.
Four pages, some period doodling a... See More
Bounty land for military veterans... On Monroe's inauguration...
Item #682468
June 24, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., June 24, 1817 The front page has a report of the travels of the President on the steam boat Fulton, landing at Staten Island & his visits to the fort at Harlem Heights. Also to runaway reward ads. Page 3 has a runaway reward ad as well.
Four pages, nice condition.
James Monroe's inaugural address...
Item #672155
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... See More
James Monroe's inaugural address...
Item #680641
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
Latest results on the presidential election...
Item #689415
November 27, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 27, 1824 The front page features a chart headed: "Presidential Election - Returns so far as they are known" showing votes for Adams, Clay, Crawford, and Jackson, with Adams having a commanding lead. Much related text as well carrying over to pages 2, 3, 4 & 5 with additional charts.
Inside has a fine letter signed in type: Bolivar&nb... See More
The Presidential election... American Indians: Choctaw, Osage, Creeks...
Item #672083
December 04, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 4, 1824 Among the articles are: "Presidential Election" which has a chart showing states and votes for each, plus another report of the Alabama votes for President by county.
Also inside: "LaFayette & the Sons of the Forest" being an emotional heart-felt meeting of Choctaw Indian chiefs and General LaFayette, which is ironi... See More
Andrew Jackson is elected President...
Item #680056
January 01, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 1, 1825
* General Andrew Jackson elected president
The 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 president), w... See More
The Maryland "Jew Bill" finally passes... Inaugural address of John Quincy Adams...
Item #682592
March 05, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 5, 1825
* Inaugural address of John Quincy Adams
* Approval of the Maryland "Jew Bill"
Without question the most notable content is the page 3 report headed: "Maryland" which states in part: "The legislature of this state adjourned on Saturday last. The 'Jew bill', as it is called--or a bill to alter t... See More
First Jews elected in Maryland...
Item #690294
October 14, 1826
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 14, 1826
* First Jews elected in Maryland
* Judaica - Jewish
* Andrew Jackson
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. ... See More
Short-lived campaign newspaper to elect Andrew Jackson...
Item #698008
July 19, 1828
UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Washington, July 19, 1828 This is the volume 1, number 19 issue. This was a campaign journal "...devoted exclusively to the Presidential election..." as stated in the masthead.
It was published by Duff Green, who had come to Washington to establish a newspaper to promote the candidacy of Andrew Jackson. Mott says: "Green proved to be of th... See More
Short-lived campaign newspaper to elect Andrew Jackson...
Item #644853
July 26, 1828
UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Washington, July 26, 1828 This was a campaign journal "...devoted exclusively to the Presidential election..." as stated in the masthead. It was published by Duff Green, who had come to Washington to establish a newspaper to promote the candidacy of Andrew Jackson. Mott says, "Green proved to be of the hard-hitting politician type of editor... See More
Short-lived campaign newspaper to elect Andrew Jackson...
Item #689737
August 02, 1828
UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Washington, Aug. 2, 1828
* Rare campaign periodical
* General Andrew Jackson
This was a campaign journal "...devoted exclusively to the Presidential election..." as stated in the masthead.
It was published by Duff Green, who had come to Washington to establish a newspaper to promote the candidacy of Andrew Jackson. Mott says: "Gree... See More
Election of Andrew Jackson... Cherokee Indians & land troubles...
Item #686281
November 22, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 22, 1828
* President Andrew Jackson election
* Cherokee Indians 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 large major... See More
Election of Andrew Jackson... Cherokee Indians & land troubles...
Item #644278
November 22, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 22, 1828 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 large majority of electors pledged to the support of gen. Andrew Jackson for the... See More
Inauguration & inaugural address of Andrew Jackson...
Item #672085
March 07, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 7, 1829
* President Andrew Jackson
* Inauguration - inaugural address
An inside page has a nice article headed: "The Inauguration" which begins with 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... See More
Last signer of the Declaration of Independence dies... Jackson re-elected...
Item #680468
November 17, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 17, 1832
* Andrew Jackson re-elected President
* Death of Charles Carroll : signer of the Declaration of Independence
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 'Martin ... See More
Inauguration & inaugural address of President Andrew Jackson...
Item #672197
March 09, 1833
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 9, 1833
* General President Andrew Jackson
* Inauguration - inaugural address
Certainly the best content in this issue is the inside page account of: "The Inauguration" which is followed by the: "Inaugural Address Of The President Of the United States, Fourth of March, 1833" which takes over half a page This was the inau... 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 #649931
February 11, 1837
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 11, 1837 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.
The text reads in part: "...the return of electoral votes from each state was opened, read & recorded...After the counting of the votes was complet... See More
Jackson's farewell, and Van Buren's inauguration...
Item #687900
March 11, 1837
NEW YORK OBSERVER, March 11, 1837
* Martin Van Buren inauguration
* Andrew Jackson farewell address
Pages 2 and 3 contain the lengthy: "Farewell Address of Andrew Jackson" signed by him in type at its conclusion: Andrew Jackson. In it he reiterated his policies one final time. He appeal to the different regions of the country to place their loyalty to the Union above all els... See More
Inaugural address of Martin Van Buren...
Item #686301
March 11, 1837
THE NEW-YORKER, March 11, 1837
* President Martin Van Buren inauguration
This newspaper was published by Horace Greeley before his more famous New York Tribune. Inside includes the: "Inaugural Address" which carries over to the following page where it is signed in type: Martin Van Buren.
Included as well are comments on: "The Farewell Address of President Jackson"... See More
Andrew Jackson's lengthy farewell... Van Buren's inaugural address...
Item #693487
March 16, 1837
VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, March 16, 1837
* Martin Van Buren inauguration
* Andrew Jackson farewell address
Half of page 2 and most of page 3 are taken up with the: "Farewell Address Of Andrew Jackson, to the People of the United States" in which he reiterates his policies one final time. He appeals to the different regions of the country to place their loyalty to the Unio... See More
Harrison wins the election: in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #687962
November 09, 1840
THE GLOBE, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 1840
* William Henry Harrison
* Presidential election victory
Perhaps there can be no better newspaper to report a Presidential election than one from the nation's capital.
Page 3 begins with: "The Election" "It becomes our duty to announce to the public that we have received returns of the elections in a sufficient number of the stat... See More
William H. Harrison is elected President...
Item #671429
November 14, 1840
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 14, 1840
* William Henry Harrison
* 1840 election victory
Page 2 has a report headed: "Presidential Election" which begins: "Sufficient returns are received to place the result beyond all question. It is now certain that William Henry Harrison will be elected president, and John Tyler, vice president of the United States...... See More
Harrison wins the Presidential election...
Item #688512
February 03, 1841
KENDALL'S EXPOSITOR, Washington, D.C., Feb. 3, 1841
* William Henry Harrison
* Presidential election victory
The back page has a chart noting the: "Official - Popular Vote For President" for both Harrison and Van Buren, listed by state, showing a close election: 11,268,752 vs. 1,123,057.
This was an uncommon title which lasted but 4 years. The prospectus (not here) note... See More
William Henry Harrison wins the presidential election...
Item #644898
February 19, 1841
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Feb. 19, 1841
* William Henry Harrison
* Presidential election victory
Page 3 has: "Presidential Vote" which is the official chart of the electoral votes certified by the tellers and announced by the Vice President to the Congress. It shows 234 votes for Harrison and 60 for Van Buren. Also a detailed report: "Arrival Of ... See More
Detailed plans for Harrison's inaugural...
Item #666634
March 03, 1841
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 3, 1841
* President William Henry Harrison
* Eve of his inauguration - inaugural
* From the city where it happened - rare
A terrific newspaper for the content found on page 3, which has considerable detail on the plans for the inauguration of William Henry Harrison which happened on the following day.
The first 1 1/2 columns ar... See More
Rare same-day report of Harrison's inauguration...
Item #687963
March 04, 1841
THE GLOBE, Washington, D.C., March 4, 1841
* President William Henry Harrison inauguration
* Very rare same-day report from nation's capital
A terrific & very desirable newspaper as this has a same-day report on the inauguration of President Wm. H. Harrison.
Such a report is likely only to be found in a newspaper from the nation's capital, however we have had several iss... See More
Perhaps the best newspaper to be had for Harrison's inauguration...
Item #685222
March 05, 1841
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 5, 1841
* President William Henry Harrison inauguration
* Inaugural address - best title to be had (rare)
Perhaps the best newspaper to be had on the inauguration of William Henry Harrison as the nation's ninth President, this being the premier newspaper from the nation's capital.
Most of page 2 is taken up with: &q... See More
President Harrison's inaugural address...
Item #683189
March 06, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 6, 1841
* William Henry Harrison
* Presidential inauguration
Taking most of the front page, all of pgs. 2 & 3 & half of page 4 is: "The Inaugural Address" of Gen. William Henry Harrison, March 4, 1841...", which was obviously very lengthy, so lengthy & delivered outdoors on a very cold & wet day that he caug... See More
President Harrison's inaugural address...
Item #683191
March 06, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 6, 1841
* William Henry Harrison
* Presidential inauguration
* Inaugural address
Taking most of the front page, all of pgs. 2 & 3 & half of page 4 is: "The Inaugural Address" of Gen. William Henry Harrison, March 4, 1841...", which was obviously very lengthy, so lengthy & delivered outdoors on a very cold & wet d... See More
"Extra" edition with Harrison's inaugural address...
Item #687945
March 06, 1841
COURANT--EXTRA, Hartford, Connecticut, March 6, (1841)
* William Henry Harrison
* Presidential inauguration
* Inaugural address
An uncommon single sheet "Extra" broadsheet with most of the front page taken up with the: "Inaugural Address or President Harrison" carrying over to page 2.
William Henry Harrison has the dubious distinction of being the first Presiden... See More
Inauguration of President William H. Harrison, in a Washington newspaper...
Item #688275
March 17, 1841
KENDALL'S EXPOSITOR, Washington, D.C., March 17, 1841
* William Henry Harrison
* Presidential inauguration
This was an uncommon title which lasted but 4 years. The prospectus (not here) notes it was a semi-weekly devoted to "...the security of the right of suffrage by additional laws to punish bribery & fraud...an exposure of abuses & corruptions in government..." and ... See More
Results of the presidential election...
Item #689429
November 23, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 23, 1844 The top of the first column of the front page has the results of the Presidential election, headed: "Presidential" with a count by state for Henry Clay and James K. Polk. Much more on the results of the election on inside pages.
Page 2 has a letter from President Tyler to H. M. Kamehameha III, king of Hawaii.
Also inside: &qu... See More
James. K. Polk elected as President...
Item #684790
November 26, 1844
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., Nov. 26, 1844
* James K. Polk
* Presidential election
* From our nation's capital
Page 3 begins with a detailed report/editorial headed: "The Presidential Election".
The text starts off: "It is now certain at the late election held for Electors of President &Vice-President of the United States....James K. Polk, of Tenne... See More
Death of John Murrell, the famous "land pirate"... Complaints of election fraud...
Item #684787
November 29, 1844
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., Nov. 29, 1844
* John Murrell death - "land pirate"
* Mississippi River outlaw
A front page report about the "Death Of Murrell" says: "The Chattanooga Gazette of the 16th announces the death, at Pikeville, Tennessee, of the notorious John A. Morrell, whose name as 'land pirate' figured so frequently in the press... See More
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
How to manage the land gained in the Mexican War... Taylor's inauguration...
Item #686936
March 01, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 1, 1849 Half of the front page, all of page 2 and much of page 3 are taken up with an interesting discussion in the Senate on: "The New Territories" which were gained in the treaty ending the war with Mexico, including New Mexico and California.
The back page has half a column giving the "Order of Procession" of: &quo... See More
Abe Lincoln is on the inaugural ball committee for Z. Taylor...
Item #686937
March 03, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 3, 1849
* Early Abraham Lincoln
* 12 years prior to presidency
The back page has a list of the "Managers" for the "Grand Inauguration Ball" to be held March 5 in honor of incoming President Zachary Taylor, and among them is: "Hon. Abraham Lincoln, Ill." The bkpg. also has a similar list of the "... See More
Discussing Taylor's inaugural address...
Item #686941
March 09, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 9, 1849 The first column of page 7 has the reviews of six newspapers on "The Inaugural Address" of President Taylor, with many diverse comments.
Also on page 7 is a lengthy: "List of Cadet Appointments for 1849" listed by state, and includes "John Hood" from Kentucky, who would become a famous Confederate general, ... See More
Discussion Taylor's inaugural address...
Item #596980
March 10, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 10, 1849
* President Zachary Taylor
* John Bell Hood at West Point
The first column of the front page has the reviews of six newspapers on "The Inaugural Address" of President Taylor, with many diverse comments (see photos). Also on the ftpg. is a lengthy: "List of Cadet Appointments for 1849" listed by state, and inc... See More
Discussion Taylor's inaugural address...
Item #598609
March 10, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 10, 1849
* President Zachary Taylor
* John Bell Hood
The first column of the front page has the reviews of six newspapers on "The Inaugural Address" of President Taylor, with many diverse comments (see). Also on the ftpg. is a lengthy: "List of Cadet Appointments for 1849" listed by state, and includes "John Hood... See More
Zachary Taylor's inaugural address on the front page...
Item #687915
March 13, 1849
THE TIOGA BANNER, Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, March 13, 1849
* President Zachary Taylor
* Inauguration - inaugural
Not just a very uncommon title from this small, Northern Pennsylvania town, but the front page has: "President Taylor's Inaugural Address" which takes over a full column. Also on the front page: "The Inauguration" with much on the ceremonies.
Four pages, ... See More
On Taylor's inauguration...
Item #595664
March 16, 1849
HANOVER SPECTATOR, Pennsylvania, March 16, 1849
* Zachary Taylor
* Henry Clay
The front page has 2 columns of: "Important Letter from Mr. Clay" dated at New Orleans & carrying over to pg. 2 where it is signed: H. Clay. Also: "The Inauguration Balls" for President Zachary Taylor (see photos).
Four pages, never bound, small wear holes near center are... 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
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
The inaugural ceremonies for Franklin Pierce...
Item #685770
March 04, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 4, 1853 As would be expected in this newspaper which was essentially the "mouthpiece" of the federal government, page 3 has over a full column taken up with all the details of the inauguration of President Franklin Pierce, which happened on the day of this publication.
Four pages, some binding indents at the blank spine, ... See More
On the inauguration of Franklin Pierce...
Item #687940
March 07, 1853
EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, March 7, 1853
* President Franklin Pierce inauguration
Page 3 has a half column report headed: "The Inauguration" which has much own the inaugural parade and some inaugural details including: "...Mr. Pierce stood erect, bowing gracefully in acknowledgment of the repeated cheers which greeted him...Mr. Pierce stepped forward on the fron... See More
Early reports on the Presidential election...
Item #693471
November 06, 1856
NEW YORK OBSERVER--Secular Department, Nov. 6, 1856 Page 2 begins with a report which takes most of the first column: "The Presidential Election" with various reports from cities and states. The text begins: "The election is over, and although at this moment the returns are not yet received from the whole country, it is conceded on all hands, in this city, that Fremont is not ... See More
Plans for Buchanan's inauguration...
Item #666653
February 04, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 1857 Page 3 has much detail on planks for the inaugural ceremonies of James Buchanan, who would be inaugurated on March 4.
The report is headed: "the Inaugurations of the President Elect" and the details take over a full column.
Four pages, good condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Inauguration & inaugural ceremonies of President Buchanan, in a Washington newspaper...
Item #689660
March 05, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 5, 1857
* President James Buchanan
* Inauguration - inaugural address
* Best title to be had (rare as such)
A terrific issue in which to find the inauguration and inaugural address of President James Buchanan.
Almost the entirety of the first two columns on page 3 are taken up with the: "Inaugural Address". If is prefac... See More
Inaugural address of President James Buchanan...
Item #687937
March 11, 1857
THE EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, March 11, 1857
* President James Buchanan
* Inauguration - inaugural address
Page 3 has nearly 1 1/2 columns taken up with the printing of the: "Inaugural Address" signed at its conclusion by: James Buchanan.
Four pages, disbinding indents at the blank spine, good condition.... See More
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 The front page has a print of: "The Republican Wigwam At Chicago, Illinois, In Which the Republican Convention Will Be Held, May 16, 1860". This was the event 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: "Prominen... See More
Much on the Presidential election of 1860... The Pony Express...
Item #693435
August 25, 1860
THE WORLD, New York, Aug. 25, 1860 Page 4 has a lengthy list of news items under: "THE PONY EXPRESS" with a dateline of St. Joseph, Missouri.
Over half of page 7 is taken up with much on the: "Political War" which has much commentary on the coming Presidential election, presented state-by-state, with much mention of Abraham Lincoln as well.
Eight pages, slightly irregul... See More
Full page print of a beardless Lincoln, before his election...
Item #698184
October 20, 1860
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 20, 1860 Certainly the prime feature is the full page print captioned: "Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois. The Presidential Candidate For the Republican Party" which is almost a full-figure illustration of him, beardless. Such a print is rarely found as issues of "Leslie's" are considerably more rare than "Harper's We... See More
Abraham Lincoln wins the Presidential election...
Item #688054
November 07, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, November 7, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln's 1st election victory
The entire front page is taken up with reports of the election, with first column heads including: "THE RESULT" "End Of The Great National Contest" "Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois, Elected President" "And Hannibal Hamlin, of Maine, Vice President of the United States" &q... See More
First election of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #683568
November 07, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 7, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln's 1st election
* Best publication to be had ?
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: "As it has been currently supposed within the last few weeks... See More
Nice headlines on Lincoln's first election...
Item #691442
November 08, 1860
THE LITCHFIELD ENQUIRER, Connecticut, Nov. 8, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln elected president
* America about to change
Page 2 begins with one of the nicest stack of column heads on Lincoln's first election we have seen. They included: "VICTORY ! VICTORY !! " "Great Republican Victory!" " 'Old Abe' the Next President!!" "Secession And Fusion Simmered... See More
First election of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #683570
November 08, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 8, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln elected
* Presidential election
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 notes: "From the telegraphic reports of the Presidential election received since our ... See More
First election of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #683569
November 09, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln is elected 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 2 has a report headed: "The Presidential Contest" which begins: "Abraham Lincoln is the next President of the United Stat... See More
First election of Abraham Lincoln... The definitive report...
Item #683571
November 10, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 10, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln's 1st election
* From the Nation's capital (best)
* The definitive report
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 t... See More
Abraham Lincoln is elected President of the United States...
Item #692531
November 10, 1860
HARTFORD WEEKLY TIMES, Connecticut, Nov. 10, 1860
* President Abraham Lincoln
* First presidential election win
* Civil War on the horizon
The top of page 2 has a column headed: "The Presidential Contest" "Election Of Lincoln and Hamlin" "The North for Lincoln - The South Mostly For Breckinridge" "Lincoln Comes In With A Congress Against Him!"... See More
With Lincoln's election, the South takes action...
Item #683573
November 13, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 13, 1860
* The South reacts to Abraham Lincoln's election
Perhaps the best newspaper to have with news on any Presidential election, being from the nation's capital.
Now that the election of Lincoln is assured, this issue has much on the plans of Southern states in secession discussions--particularly in South Carolina--and p... 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
Disunion & the national crisis... Mormons on Lincoln's election...
Item #691532
December 11, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 11, 1860
* Pre-Civil War Southern tensions - secession ?
* Mormons on Abraham Lincoln's election
A great issue from several months before the outbreak of the Civil War, with ominous first column heads including; "THE NATIONAL CRISIS" "The Secession Question Before Congress" "Latest Reports From the South" and more.
Also o... See More
War is on the horizon... Election results by Pony Express...
Item #692521
December 20, 1860
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 20, 1860
* Pony Express re. Abraham Lincoln's election win
* Pre Civil War Southern tensions - secession ?
Considerable reporting on national events that would soon lead to the Civil War.
Inside page reports include one beginning: "The Pony Express passed Fort Kearney early on Tuesday...with later California news. The official result of the Presidentia... See More
President-elect on his way to his inauguration...
Item #688042
February 21, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 21, 1861
* President elect Abraham Lincoln
* En route to Washington D.C.
* New York City visit - speech
The front page has among its column heads: "The Incoming Administration" "Mr. Lincoln In New York" "His Reception and Speech at the City Hall" "How Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Spent the Day and Evening" and more.
Among t... See More
President-elect enroute to his inauguration...
Item #691179
February 22, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 22, 1861
* President-Elect Abraham Lincoln heads to Washington D.C.
A great wealth of fine reporting on Lincoln's journey to Washington for his inauguration.
Among the front page column heads are: "THE INCOMING ADMINISTRATION" "Progress of the President Elect Towards Washington" "His Departure From New York" "Popular Ovation... See More
Early attempt to assassinate President-Elect Abe Lincoln...
Item #596826
February 27, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 27, 1861
* Lincoln's new administration
The front page reports the ominous events that would lead to the outbreak of the Civil War in less than two months. Also content on the incoming administration of Abraham Lincoln with first column headlines including: "The Finale of the Peace Conference", "Movements of Mr. Lincoln", &quo... See More
Early attempt to assassinate President-Elect Abe Lincoln...
Item #683218
March 02, 1861
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 2, 1861
* President-elect Abraham Lincoln en route
* Assassination attempt - Baltimore Plot
Page 6 has a report on the attempted assassination of President-Elect Abraham Lincoln, with column heads: "The President Elect In Washington" "His Arrival There" A Plot Against His Life' "The Assassins Foiled" "Sp... See More
President-Elect Abraham Lincoln's address from the Astor House balcony...
Item #172446
March 02, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 2, 1861 The full front page is a very nice illustration captioned: "Abraham Lincoln, The President Elect, Addressing The People From the Astor House Balcony". Inside has a full page with 3 scenes: "Fort Moultrie, As Seen From Fort Sumter" "Morris Island, As Seen From Fort Sumter" and "Fort Johnson, As Seen From Fort Sumt... See More
On the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #691437
March 04, 1861
NEW YORK COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, March 4, 1861
* President-elect Abraham Lincoln
* First Inauguration (early, same day)
* Dawn of the Civil War
Although the front page has some reports on the growing tensions that would soon lead to the Civil War, page 3 column heads reports surrounding the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln.
Page 3 column heads: "THE INAUGURATION" "Gathering o... See More
Lincoln's first inaugural address... "We are not enemies, but friends"...
Item #688044
March 08, 1861
KENNEBEC JOURNAL, Augusta, Maine, March 8, 1861
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Inauguration - inaugural address
* "We are not enemies, but friends"
Page 3 begins with the: "Inaugural Address" which is signed in type at its conclusion: Abraham Lincoln. It takes nearly 2 columns.
Page 2 has a lengthy editorial on: "Lincoln's Inaugural". It includes in ... See More
President-Elect Abraham Lincoln en route...
Item #598469
March 12, 1861
THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, March 12, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln
* post inauguration
Page 3 has the following one column headings: "The Cabinet" "The Confederation" "The Virginia Convention"
Nice reading here. Other news of the day. Complete in 4 pages, some tape mends along central fold, minor foxing, otherwise nice.... See More
Lincoln's inauguration... Winslow Homer print...
Item #172450
March 16, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 16, 1861 The entire front page shows: "The Inaugural Procession at Washington Passing the Gate of the Capitol Grounds" which shows Abraham Lincoln & James Buchanan in the carriage.
Inside has a nearly half page print showing: "Presidents Buchanan and Lincoln Entering the Senate Chamber Before The Inauguration" with related text he... See More
Inaugural Address of President Jefferson Davis... The fall of Fort Donelson...
Item #688100
February 24, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, February 24, 1862
* From the capital of the Confederacy
* President Jefferson Davis inauguration
* Best publication to be had ? (very rare)
Not only is this a great Confederate newspaper, but it is from the capital of the Confederacy and as such contains a great wealth of the latest news and battle reports.
Certainly the most significant content i... See More
Jeff Davis' inaugural address: in a Confederate newspaper...
Item #666370
February 25, 1862
THE DAILY SOUTHERN GUARDIAN, Columbia, South Carolina, Feb. 25, 1862
* Jefferson Davis inaugural address
* Rare Confederate publication
A rather rare title and great that it has the word “Southern”.
Certainly the most notable content begins page 2 being: "President Jefferson Davis's Inaugural address, delivered in Richmond, February 22, 1862" which takes ove... See More
Inaugural address of Jefferson Davis...
Item #691176
February 26, 1862
THE PRESS, Philadelphia, Feb. 26, 1862
* Confederate president Jefferson Davis
* Inauguration - inaugural address
An historic issue as the top of the front page has: "The Rebellion" "Important Southern News" "INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF JEFF DAVIS" "Rebel Accounts of the Fort Donelson Battle" "The Burning of Winton, N..C." "News From the... See More
Broadside with election returns...
Item #643592
December 03, 1863
GENESEE VALLEY FREE PRESS--SUPPLEMENT, Wellsville, New York. A quite large broadside (printed on one side only, single sheet) mostly taken up with election returns. There is no date at the top but many dispatches are dated Dec. 3, 1863. Measures 20 by 27 12 inches. Folder size noted is for the item folded in half.
If McClellan wins the election, the Civil War is over... Drafting VMI cadets...
Item #683388
October 07, 1864
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Oct. 7, 1864
* From the capital of the Confederacy
* re. George B. McClellan as president ?
The front page has: "The War News" which is a reflection upon the latest reports as received & includes as subheads "The Repulse of the Enemy on the Darbytown Road Last Saturday" and "Later From Sheridan". Also on the ftpg. are: &qu... See More
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