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682163

Thoughts towards reforming politics...

Item #682163
THE REFORMERS' GAZETTE, Glasgow, Scotland, Aug. 4, 1832 A small periodical with a very ornate and decorative engraving in the masthead. This is a political piece focused on the reform of Scottish or British politics. Items in this issue include: "On the Revenues of the Crown"  "Warning to Policemen and Prisoners" "Glasgow Candidates" and more.

Sixteen pages,... See More  

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$28.00
682206

Early from Florida...

Item #682206

November 04, 1848

THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, Nov. 4, 1848 



* Rare antebellum publication



Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, three years before the Civil War.

Over half of the ftpg. has various political Acts and documents signed in type by the President: James K. Polk. Va... See More  

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$97.00
682221

Early on the Santa Fe Trail...

Item #682221

July 09, 1825

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 9, 1825 



* The Santa Fe Trail creation

* Missouri - New Mexico




Inside has an early report on the Santa Fe Trail, headed: "New Mexico" which mentions in part: "...man belonging to an expedition fitted out for trading to Santa Fe, from St. Louis, in 1822, arrived here...left Santa Fe in August last & states that the trade of ... See More  

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$35.00
682232

Detailed report on the gold from California...

Item #682232

December 14, 1848

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 14, 1848  Page 3 contains nearly a full column headed: "The California Gold Specimens" which is an early report on the 1849 Gold Rush. Included is a letter from the director of the U.S. Mint concerning the quality of gold received from California.

Also on pg. 3: "The Proposed Panama Railroad" which admits: "...the necess... See More  

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682237

Taylor's state-of-the-union address...

Item #682237

December 25, 1849

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 25, 1849 



* President Zachary Taylor

* State of the Union Address

* Best publication to be had ?




Most of the ftpg. is taken up with reports from "Congress" including several mention of "...Mr. Davis, of Mississippi..." which was Jefferson Davis, who would become the President of the Confederacy.

Much of pages 4 ... See More  

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682301

Broadside "Extra"...

Item #682301

July 24, 1854

THE EXTRA SUN, New York, July 24, 1854  This is a broadside "Extra", meaning a single sheet and printed on the front only. The page is focused on the latest news from Europe via the: "Arrival Of The Steamship Pacific" with a large print of it.

The reverse has many discrete archival mends, mostly near the margins. Otherwise nice condition.

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$67.00
682352

Magazine in the Welsh language...

Item #682352

April 01, 1834

SEREN GOMER, Carmarthen, Wales, April, 1834  A quite uncommon magazine from Wales, totally in the Welsh language. Although commonly spoken in the 19th century, its use had diminished in the 20th century. Efforts are being made to bring it back today.

Complete in 32 pages, 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, very nice condition.

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$29.00
682357

A Quakers publication...

Item #682357

December 11, 1847

FRIENDS' INTELLIGENCER, Philadelphia, Oct. 8, 1853  As mentioned on the front page it was "Edited by an Association of Friends", or Quakers. The content is almost entirely religious, with advertisements as well.

Complete in 16 pages, 6 1/2 by 9 3/4 inches, bit of foxing, nice condition.

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$19.00
682392

Lot of 32 issues of this family newspaper...

Item #682392

October 28, 1847

THE YOUTH'S COMPANION, Boston, 1847  A lot of 32 issues of this popular: "Family paper devoted to piety, morality, brotherly love...". The front page of each has a print, many of which are religious, but several of geographical formations, buildings, etc.

Each complete in 4 pages, small folio size, never bound nor trimmed, some edge wear & margin damp staining.... See More  

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682468

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.

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682561

Quite rare set of the 'North Georgia Gazette & Winter Chronicle'...

Item #682561

March 20, 1820

NORTH GEORGIA GAZETTE AND WINTER CHRONICLE, the complete set of 21 issues bound in a volume including the half-title, First edition.

A weekly newspaper edited by Edward Sabine and written by members of the first Parry expedition (1819-1820) while at their winter quarters at Winter Harbour on Melville Island during them attempt to discover a North West Passage. It was circulated among the men in m... See More  

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$235.00
682569

Napoleon Buonaparte after his defeat at Waterloo...

Item #682569
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1815



* Napoleon Bonaparte

* Battle of Waterloo




Included is a lengthy article headed: "Buonapartiana" which is also subtitled: "Anecdotes Respecting Napoleon Buonaparte" offering considerable detail on Buonaparte as a person, and quite descriptive as well, including: "...is about five feet seven inches in height, very s... See More  

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$87.00
682580

See the nice masthead from 1846...

Item #682580

July 30, 1846

THE WEEKLY CHRONOTYPE, Boston, July 30, 1846 



* Uncommon title



See the great, early engraving of a railroad train in the masthead. An interesting array of news tidbits of the day.

Four pages, nice condition. This is the vol. 1 number 10 issue of a title which lasted about 4 years.... See More  

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$38.00
682589

With a rare, hand-tinted print of a 'View on the Schuylkill"...

Item #682589

September 01, 1820

THE ANALECTIC MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, September, 1820  This was a very famous literary-themed magazine, but this issue features at the back of the issue a a quite rare, hand-tinted full  page engraving titled: "View on the Schuylkill". More typically such hand-tinted prints were removed from the issues long ago. And this engraving is in nice condition.

Complete in 88 pages, fu... See More  

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682592

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  

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$78.00
682612

For Scottish-Americans...

Item #682612

April 10, 1841

THE SCOTTISH JOURNAL, New York, April 10, 1841 



* Rare title for Scotland immigrants



Obviously a newspaper for Scottish-Americans. The masthead has a thistle-themed engraving. Various literary items & other content.

Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 15 inches, minor damp staining, nice condition.... See More  

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682613

Early Catholic newspaper with huge masthead...

Item #682613

January 27, 1832

UNITED STATES CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCER, Boston, Jan. 27, 1832 



* Large masthead with a heraldic eagle



This rather rare title lasted for just one year, having begun in October, 1831 and ending in September, 1832. The issue is a "vol. III" issue as this publication was preceded by one titled "Jesuit, or Catholic Sentinel" and they kept the same volume numbering. It was a... See More  

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$31.00
682621

Reporting the Mexican War...

Item #682621

May 31, 1847

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, May 31, 1847  Good content from the Mexican War including front page: "Gen. Scott's Proclamation" "Lieut. Col. Fremont" "Later from Matamoros" "From Northern Mexico & California" and more.

Good page 2 war content with: "Important From Mexico" "Reported Defeat ofd Col. Doniphan" "Americans Lost 7 ... See More  

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682622

Reporting the Mexican War...

Item #682622

June 23, 1847

NEW YORK DEAILY TRIBUNE, June 23, 1847  Good content from the Mexican War including Relations With Mexico" "Further From Mexico" "Incidents of War" and other items.

Four pages, nice condition.

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682630

Lengthy letter from Santa Anna on the Mexican War...

Item #682630

June 10, 1847

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, June 10, 1847  Some nice reporting from the Mexican War including a full front page column headed: "Very Late from the City of Mexico" which includes a lengthy letter to the Mexican Minster of War, signed in type: Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.

More on page 2 with: "A Day in Advance of the Mail" "Arrival of Col. Doniphan at Parras" "Hi... See More  

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682642

On the life of a local man of renown...

Item #682642

April 25, 1895

THE ST. JOHNSBURY REPUBLICAN - EXTRA, Vermont, April 25, 1895  The entire front page of this "Extra" issue is taken up with the life of local businessman, Franklin Fairbanks, who died the day prior to this issue.

Franklin Fairbanks was an American businessman, natural scientist, collector, political figure, and one of the founders and first trustees of Rollins College. He was born ... See More  

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682675

Early issue of America's first illustrated comic periodical...

Item #682675

January 11, 1834

GALAXY OF COMICALITIES, Philadelphia, Jan. 11, 1834  A very rare newspaper, said  to be the first illustrated comic periodical in the United States. This issue contains 4 woodcuts among its eight pages. This title only lasted for 40 issues, hence its rarity.

This is the volume 1, no. 15 issue. Measures 6 by 9 1/4 inches. Good condition.

A rare book dealer has an issue offered for $750.... See More  

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$225.00
682681

Newspaper broadside...

Item #682681

July 22, 1842

NEW YORK HERALD EXTRA, July 22, 1842  This single sheet, "Extra" edition of the famous N.Y. Herald newspaper is printed on the front side only. The text is entirely consumed by reports from Europe with a wide variety of content as seen in the heads near the top of the first column.

This heading also ha a nice engraving above which is: "Arrival Of The Steamship Acadia." Th... See More  

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682682

Boxing's first world championship... The Pony Express....

Item #682682

May 07, 1860

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 7, 1860 



* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers

* First World boxing championship match




Page 5 has a one column head: "Four Days Later From Europe" "The Prize Fight" "Letters From Heenan" "He Claims the Belt or Another Fight". This was the famous match with Sayers, considered as boxing's first world championship. "...Not h... See More  

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682691

Notable pair of issues on the Maryland "Jew Bill" including its passage...

Item #682691

March 05, 1825

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 29, 1819 and March 5, 1825



* Maryland Jew Bill w/ passage

* Jewish religion rights

* Jews to hold public office (MD)




A fine pair of issues on the passage of the Maryland "Jew Bill".

May 29, 1819 issue: Certainly the best content is full text of the speech presented by of H.M. Brackenridge in the Maryland House of Delegates when the Jew ... See More  

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682725

Morrissey and Heenan will fight for the boxing championship...

Item #682725

October 20, 1858

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 20, 1858  Page 4 has nearly a full column report on: "The Prize Fight Today" between Morrissey and Heenan (The Benicia Boy). Column subheads include: "Morrissey and the Benecia Boy--Condition of the Men--Who Will be Champion--How the Betting Ranges--Amount of Money Staked". The result would be reported in the next day's newspaper.

Eight pages, go... See More  

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682757

Early from Lexington, Kentucky...

Item #682757

December 01, 1825

KENTUCKY WHIG, Lexington, Dec. 1, 1825  



* Rare & early for Kentucky



A very early newspaper from Lexington which lasted just under one year. Gregory notes only 3 institutions have any issues of this title, none being complete.

Much of the front page is taken up with: "State Finances" with political content taking most of the inside pages. Many ads on the back page.

Four ... See More  

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682815

California becomes a state... Key acts in the Compromise of 1850...

Item #682815

September 12, 1850

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 12, 1850 



* California joins the Union (statehood)

* From the nation's capital




Not only does page 3 contain the official Act of Congress creating California as a state, the report is in the newspaper which was the unofficial voice of the government in any matters political.

Page 3 has: "An Act for the Admission of the State of C... See More  

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682823

Mormon missionaries arrive in St. Louis... Indian troubles...

Item #682823

June 07, 1854

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 7, 1854



* Mormon missionaries

* Indians harass (Nebraska Territory) and are harassed (New York)




Page 3 has: "FROM SALT LAKE CITY", which tells of a group of missionaries having arrived safely at St. Louis, with some details regarding Mormon emigration.

Another article has: "Nebraska Excitement", which talks of trouble... See More  

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682830

Toussaint L'ouverture... Governor for Life...

Item #682830

August 19, 1801

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Mass., August 19, 1801  An inside page has much regarding St Domingo, including a mention of their soon to be printed Constitution, scattered details, and a mention of Toussaint L'ouverture being declared: "Governor For Life", with additional details (see images).

Additional news of the day with period advertising is found throughout.

Complete in 4 ... See More  

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682923

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  

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682924

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  

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682926

Taylor is 'decidedly better' on the day he died... Treaty with England...

Item #682926

July 09, 1850

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 9, 1850  Keeping in mind that this was the day President Zachary Taylor died, the top of page 3 has a notable report headed: "The President's Health" which includes: "...that his illness had assumed a very serious, and critical aspect...in the afternoon however the symptoms became less menacing & the President was thought b... See More  

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682927

California admission talks... Morse's remarkable telegraph...

Item #682927

September 28, 1850

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 1850  Page 3 has a letter from the governor of California to the delegate in Congress from the Oregon Territory concerning a charge of undue interference by California and certain opposition to the admission of California into the Union. It is sgned in type: Peter H. Burnett.
Also on page 3: "The Most Wonderful Feat of the Morse
... See More  

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682930

Debating the Compromise of 1850... Heading for the gold fields...

Item #682930

June 06, 1850

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 6, 1850  The entire front page & some of page 2 are taken up with the: "Debate In The Senate" on what would be called the Compromise of 1850, championed by Henry Clay. This work would determine whether new territories won in the Mexican War would be free or slave.

Page 2 has reports from the Senate including the: "Fugitive Sla... See More  

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682996

Eskimoes... Early print of the Merrimac...

Item #682996

February 23, 1856

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Feb. 23, 1856  The front page has a print of: "The New U.S. Steam Frigate Merrimac on Her Trial Trip". This was the ship that would ultimately be scuttled by the U.S. Navy with the outbreak of the Civil War, and they resurrected by the Confederate Navy & converted to an iron-clad & be involved in the very famous battle with the M... See More  

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683008

Early views of Syracuse...

Item #683008

February 06, 1858

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Feb. 6, 1858  The ftpg. shows: "Frederic W. Lincoln, Mayor of Boston". Inside has a nearly half page: "General View of the City of Syracuse, New York" and another nearly halfpg: "View of Salina Street, Syracuse, New York" with a related article on Syracuse as well. The back page has 2 prints concerning Siam.

Complete in sixteen pa... See More  

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683009

Three new ships are launched at Pittsburgh...

Item #683009

May 15, 1804

THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, May 15, 1804  Inside has a brief report noting: "At Pittsburgh (the head of Ohio river) were launched on the 30th March, the ship Louisiana, 300 tons burthen--on the 31st schooner Conquest, 126 tons, pierced for 18 guns--and on the 1st of April, the schooner Alleghany. The first sailed down the river the next day in ballast; the s... See More  

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683011

The death of William Henry Harrison...

Item #683011

April 06, 1841

LONG-ISLAND DEMOCRAT, Jamaica, New York, April 6, 1841 



* President William Henry Harrison death



The top of pg. 3 has: "Death Of The President" with the report beginning: "Yesterday morning mail bought the important, but not altogether unexpected intelligence of the death of William Henry Harrison, President of the United States.

By this event John Tyler, the vice Presid
... See More  

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683116

Very ornate masthead...

Item #683116

August 13, 1859

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 13, 1859  This newspaper has one of most ornate mastheads including an illustration of a battleship with maritime symbols bordering the front page.

Among the prints are: "The Late War---French Troops Crossing Mount Cenis" "The Late Prince Metternich" "The Late War in Italy--View of Novara" "London &... See More  

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683176

Formalizing the United States flag... One new star for each new state...

Item #683176

May 09, 1818

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 9, 1818 



* United States Flag revision



The last two pages contain a rather inconspicuous yet very historic report from Congress, being a printing of: "An Act to Establish the flag of the United States" with the text including in part: "...the flag of the United States be thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white, that ... See More  

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683178

Formalizing the United States flag... One new star for each new state...

Item #683178

May 09, 1818

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 9, 1818  The last two pages contain a rather inconspicuous yet very historic report from Congress, being a printing of: "An Act to Establish the flag of the United States" with the text including in part: "...the flag of the United States be thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white, that the union be twenty stars, white in ... See More  

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$63.00
683179

Very early Mormon report...

Item #683179

September 08, 1832

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 8, 1832 



* Very early report on the Mormons



Within this issue is a rather brief article with a small head: "Mormonism", the full report reading: "Two preachers of this sect have lately visited Boston, and soon made 15 converts to their strange doctrines--some of whom are respectable persons--5 also had joined at Lynn. Certain o... See More  

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$98.00
683185

Slaves and their African homeland...

Item #683185

June 24, 1820

NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 24, 1820  Page 2 has: "Colony of Free Blacks in Africa" which is: "...an asylum for such of our free blacks as are willing to return to the country of their ancestors..." taking about 3/4 of a column.

Also: "Piracies begins: "Three persons have just suffered death at Boston for piracy & murder...". Further on is a ... See More  

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683189

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  

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683192

Lee, Magruder, Meade & others, well before the Civil War.

Item #683192

October 22, 1836

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 22, 1836  Inside includes "General Order" signed by President Andrew Jackson, concerning the assignment of various military officers. Among the list are various names which would become more famous during the Civil War including Lt. Meade, Lt. Lee, Lt. Magruder, and various others.

Also two charts of: "Popular Statistics", one n... See More  

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683194

Lee, Magruder, Meade, & others well before the Civil War.

Item #683194

October 22, 1836

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 22, 1836 



* Robert E. Lee

* John B. Magruder




Inside includes "General Order" signed by President Andrew Jackson, concerning the assignment of various military officers. Among the list are various names which would become more famous during the Civil War including Lt. Meade, Lt. Lee, Lt. Magruder, and various others.

Also two charts... See More  

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683195

Lee, Magruder, Meade, & others, well before the Civil War...

Item #683195

October 22, 1836

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 22, 1836  Inside includes "General Order" signed by President Andrew Jackson, concerning the assignment of various military officers. Among the list are various names which would become more famous during the Civil War including Lt. Meade, Lt. Lee, Lt. Magruder, and various others.

Also two charts of: "Popular Statistics", one n... See More  

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683196

Lee, Magruder, Meade, & others well before the Civil War... Coins...

Item #683196

October 22, 1836

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 22, 1836  Inside includes "General Order" signed by President Andrew Jackson, concerning the assignment of various military officers. Among the list are various names which would become more famous during the Civil War including Lt. Meade, Lt. Lee, Lt. Magruder, and various others.

Also two charts of: "Popular Statistics", one n... See More  

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683218

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  

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683219

Horace Greeley with Abraham Lincoln...

Item #683219

February 09, 1861

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Feb. 9, 1861  



* Horace Greeley

* Western tour return

* Abraham Lincoln




The front page has: "The Destitution In Kansas - Terrible Suffering - A Call For Aid". Page 3 has nearly 2 columns on: "The Pro-Slavery Rebellion - From Washington - Emancipation To Follow Secession".

Page 5 has: "Important From Springfield" which notes in p... See More  

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683220

States consider secession from the Union...

Item #683220

January 26, 1861

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Jan. 26, 1861  



* Pre Civil War tensions

* Secession talks in the South




The front page is almost entirely taken up with: "The Unholy Alliance - 

Wendell Phillips on Secession". Also a report from the Pony Express.

Page 2 has: "The Pro-Slavery Rebellion". Also various reports from Southern states as they debate the issue of secession f... See More  

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683275

Inquiring on the illegal smuggling of slaves into the United States...

Item #683275

January 22, 1820

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 22, 1820 



* African slave trade - slaves

* United States Navy inquiry

* John C. Calhoun




Inside has nearly two pages taken up- with: "The Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going discussion of the situation with Missouri joining the Union.

Also within: "Civilization of the Indians" which includes two letters signed i... See More  

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683277

Inquiring on the illegal smuggling of slaves into the United States...

Item #683277

January 22, 1820

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 22, 1820  Inside has nearly two pages taken up- with: "The Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going discussion of the situation with Missouri joining the Union.

Also within: "Civilization of the Indians" which includes two letters signed in type by J. C. Calhoun as Secretary of War. Additionally, in the Supplement there are... See More  

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683278

Inquiring on the illegal smuggling of slaves into the United States...

Item #683278

January 22, 1820

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 22, 1820  Inside has nearly two pages taken up- with: "The Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going discussion of the situation with Missouri joining the Union.

Also within: "Civilization of the Indians" which includes two letters signed in type by J. C. Calhoun as Secretary of War. Additionally, in the Supplement there are... See More  

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683279

Inquiring on the illegal smuggling of slaves into the United States...

Item #683279

January 22, 1820

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 22, 1820  Inside has nearly two pages taken up- with: "The Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going discussion of the situation with Missouri joining the Union.

Also within: "Civilization of the Indians" which includes two letters signed in type by J. C. Calhoun as Secretary of War. Additionally, in the Supplement there are... See More  

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683281

The nation prepares for war...

Item #683281

January 12, 1861

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Jan. 12, 1861



* America preparing for Civil War

* Abraham Lincoln as president-elect




 From weeks before the outbreak of war at Fort Sumter, this issue has much content on the events leading to war.

Included are: "Capture of Slavers" "From Fort Sumter--Interesting Letters" "The Fate of Maryland Out of the Union" "Union Meeting... See More  

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683282

The nation prepares for war...

Item #683282

December 22, 1860

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 22, 1860  



* Pre Civil War tensions - Southern crisis

* Abraham Lincoln as president elect




From weeks before the outbreak of war at Fort Sumter, this issue has much content on the events leading to war.

Included are: "Proceedings of the 'Crisis Committee" "The Question of the Crisis--No Compromise--No Secession - The Union Shall Be Pres... See More  

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683283

The nation prepares for war... Fugitive slave case...

Item #683283

December 01, 1860

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 1, 1860  



* Abraham Lincoln as president-elect era

* Southern secession from the Union

* Pre Civil War tensions over slavery




From weeks before the outbreak of war at Fort Sumter, this issue has much content on the events leading to war.

Included are: "Slave Extradition Case in Canada" "The Mississippi Delegation" "A Plan of Seces... See More  

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683293

Early Honolulu, Hawaii...

Item #683293

July 26, 1858

THE FRIEND, Honolulu, Hawaii, July 26, 1858 



* Rare publication



It is rare to find Hawaiian newspapers from  the middle of the 19th century.

This title has a somewhat religious theme but with other content as well.

Complete in 8 page, 11 3/4 by 9 inches, very nice condition.... See More  

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683308

Martin Van Buren's annual address to the nation...

Item #683308

December 28, 1839

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 28, 1839  Being so close to the nation's capital it is not surprising that much of the content is on politics of the day, including a wealth of reporting from Congress.

The prime feature would be the complete and lengthy text of the annual state-of-the-union address of President Martin Van Buren. The address takes over 4 page and is signed in... See More  

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683310

Martin Van Buren's annual address to the nation...

Item #683310

December 28, 1839

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 28, 1839 



* President Martin Van Buren

* State of the Union annual address




Being so close to the nation's capital it is not surprising that much of the content is on politics of the day, including a wealth of reporting from Congress.

The prime feature would be the complete and lengthy text of the annual state-of-the-union address of Pr... See More  

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683311

Celebrating Lincoln as the Republican candidate for President...

Item #683311

August 18, 1860

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 18, 1860  



* Abraham Lincoln

* Republican candidate

* Springfield, Illinois




Among the reports within are: "The Great Springfield Meeting" which mentions in part: "...Never, we believe, in the history of the country, was there a larger or more magnificent political demonstration than that which yesterday took place here at the home of Mr. Li... See More  

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683313

Extolling the virtues of Abraham Lincoln, candidate for President...

Item #683313

June 30, 1860

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 30, 1860



* Abraham Lincoln as a Republican candidate



Page 7 has: "Judge Bates's Letter In Support of Lincoln" datelined from St. Louis. It takes over two columns and is a great letter extolling the virtues of the Republican candidate for President. This is a wonderful and lengthy letter on how Lincoln's views differs from the Democratic platfor... See More  

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683319

Mordecai Noah & his plans for a Jewish refuge in America...

Item #683319

January 29, 1820

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 29, 1820



* Mordecai Manuel Noah

* Jewish homeland on the Niagara River




Inside has over 2 pages taken up with: "The Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going Missouri Compromise debate.

Another page has: "The Jews" which concerns the famed Mordecai Noah, considered the first American-born Jew to rise to national prominence.... See More  

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683320

Mordecai Noah & his plans for a Jewish refuge in America...

Item #683320

January 29, 1820

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 29, 1820 



* Mordecai Manuel Noah

* Jewish homeland on the Niagara River




Inside has over 2 pages taken up with: "The Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going Missouri Compromise debate.

Another page has: "The Jews" which concerns the famed Mordecai Noah, considered the first American-born Jew to rise to national promi... See More  

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683325

Death of the 'hero of Lake Erie' Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry...

Item #683325

October 02, 1819

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 2, 1819 



* Oliver Hazard Perry death

* American Naval commander

* Hero of Lake Erie




Page 7 has over half a page headed: "Missouri--Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going debates on what is known as the Missouri Compromise.

This is followed by: "Death of Commodore Perry" which notes near the beginning: "...we ... See More  

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683378

The slave ship...

Item #683378

June 02, 1860

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1860 



* Likely the most sought after slave ship print

* Much text re: slave ships
- black americana interest




The prime print in this issue is the three-quarter page illustration captioned: "The Slave Deck on the Bark 'Wildfire' Brought Into Key West on April 30, 1860." This print shows a huge number of slaves crammed on the deck.... See More  

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683568

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  

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683569

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  

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683571

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  

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683573

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  

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683605

The famous "irrepressible conflict" speech...

Item #683605

November 13, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 13, 1858 



* William H. Seward on slavery

* Irrepressible Conflict speech




Nearly three columns on page 2 are taken up with the: "Speech Of Mr. Seward, of New York, delivered at a political meeting held in Rochester on the 25th of October, 1858".

This speech, although harmful to his political career, put the slavery issue on... See More  

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683619

Acts of Congress organizing the Iowa Territory...

Item #683619

March 16, 1839

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 16, 1839  



* Early Iowa Territory

* Act of U.S. Congress




Over half of the front page is taken up with a lengthy: "List Of Acts Passed at the Third Session of the 25th Congress" including several relating to organizing the Iowa Territory.

Four pages, good condition.

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683621

Seminole Indian War at an end... Latest on the Mormons...

Item #683621

June 01, 1839

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 1, 1839  The front page has half a column headed: "Interesting From Florida - The Florida War Ended" which includes the official "General Orders" of Major General Alexander Macomb on the end of the war with the Seminole Indians. Prefacing remarks note in part: "...to relieve Florida of the remnant of her savage inhabitant... See More  

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683626

Defending the Mormons...

Item #683626

July 07, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 7, 1858 



* John Milton Bernhisel

* Mormons - Mormonism

* Latter Day Saint movement




The top of page 3 has an article headed: "The Mormons - Appeal to the Public from Mr. Bernhisel, Delegate in Congress from Utah". This is an interesting letter in defense of the Mormons.

John M. Bernhisel was an early member of the Latter D... See More  

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683639

A "trial" regarding a woman Mormon...

Item #683639

July 29, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 29, 1858  Page 2 has half a column taken up with: "The Mormonites" which is an article from London. The report would appear to be a somewhat tongue-in-cheek account of a court trial involving a woman who: "...was for some time considered one of the most promising of the 'Latter Day Saints', but in consequence of havin... See More  

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683642

Baron Rothschild: the first Jew to become a member of Parliament...

Item #683642

August 11, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 11, 1858 



* Baron Rothschild of Tring

* 1st Jewish member of House of Lords




Page 2 has a column headed: "Baron Rothschild in Parliament". This is a very notable report, as it gives the account of the formal seating in Parliament of Rothschild as its first Jewish member.

Baron Lionel Rothschild was a British Jewish banker,... See More  

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683652

Move the Mormon capital to Fillmore City?

Item #683652

November 22, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 22, 1858  Page 3 includes: "Salt Lake Correspondence" which has various news reports from Utah. One item of discussion is whether the seat of government should be in Fillmore City.

Four pages, small, discrete archival mends in the margins, nice condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

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683662

Early from the capital of Florida...

Item #683662

October 21, 1854

THE FLORIDIAN AND JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, Oct. 21, 1854 



* Rare antebellum publication



Only rarely do we find antebellum Florida newspapers, particularly from the capital. Formatted much like other newspapers of the day with various news reports both local & national, and a wealth of ads as well. 

The complete front page is taken up with the continued: "Laws Of Th... See More  

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683705

Very early review of Dickens' 'Oliver Twist'...

Item #683705

November 20, 1839

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 20, 1839



* Early Charles Dickens

* "Oliver Twist" review




 Of special interest is a page 3 article: "Review of Dickens' "Oliver Twist" which is quite early, as this famous novel by 27 year-old Charles Dickens was just his second. It printed in book form in 1838, and was serialized from 1837 to 1839.

Four pag
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683706

W. H. Harrison nominated for the Presidency...

Item #683706

December 10, 1839

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 10, 1839



* William Henry Harrison nomination



Page 3 has a column headed: "Nominations By the Whig National Convention" which reports: "The Convention of delegates...of the Whig party...for the purpose of recommending candidates for the Presidency & Vice Presidency...with a unanimous voice, resolutions nominating For President ... See More  

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683707

Capture of a slave ship...

Item #683707

October 02, 1839

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, 1839 Page 3 has: "Late From Africa" which includes: "The Euphrates is sent here...having been captured on the coast of Africa...as a slaver, and surrendered to Gov. Buchanan..." with further particulars.

Keep in mind that although slavery continued to exist into the Civil War, the importing of slaves was outlawed in 1808.

Four... See More  

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683708

Editorial commentary on Seward's "irrepressible conflict" speech...

Item #683708

October 28, 1858

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 28, 1858  



* William H. Seward on slavery

* re. Irrepressible Conflict speech




Page 4 contains a lengthy editorial on Seward's "irrepressible conflict" speech given just 3 days prior at Rochester. In his speech Seward took the opportunity to characterize the United States as divided between two opposing political systems, one based on slavery and the ... See More  

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683736

Slave advertisements from the nation's capital...

Item #683736

May 01, 1817

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., May 1, 1817  This issue has not one but two runaway slave advertisements with one on page 3 and the other on the back page.

News of the day and other ads. Four pages, some foxing, good condition.

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683738

Slave advertisements from the nation's capital...

Item #683738

April 24, 1817

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., April 24, 1817  This issue has not one but three runaway slave advertisements, all on the back page.

News of the day and other ads. Four pages, good condition.

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683740

Slave advertisements from the nation's capital...

Item #683740

September 26, 1816

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., Sept. 26, 1816  This issue has not one but three runaway slave advertisements with two on page 3 and the other on the back page.

News of the day and other ads. Four pages, foxing, good condition.

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683741

Slave advertisement from the nation's capital...

Item #683741

April 23, 1816

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., April 23, 1816  This issue has a runaway slave advertisement on the back page.

News of the day and other ads. Four pages, foxing, good condition.

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683749

Slaves delivered to America... Return of slaves from the "Echo" slave ship...

Item #683749

December 12, 1858

NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 12, 1858  Page 4 has a brief, yet historic report with a small heading: "The Yacht Wanderer" with a Savannah dateline. This is an infamous ship, as the Wanderer's notoriety is that it (illegally) delivered the next-to last load of African slaves to America. It notes in part: "...succeeded in evading the vigilance of the cruisers & landed a cargo of... See More  

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683750

The last delivery of slaves to America...

Item #683750

December 13, 1858

NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 13, 1858  Page 4 has a report taking over half a column headed: "Is the Slave Trade Reopened ?" "Is the Yacht Wanderer A Slaver?--Curious Conflicting Reports Concerning the Wanderer--Rumored Landing of a Cargo of Slaves Near Brunswick, Ga...." with more.

This is an infamous ship, as the Wanderer's notoriety is that it delivered (illegally) the ne... See More  

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683756

Slaves of the captured Amistad slave ship...

Item #683756

October 09, 1839

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 29, 1840  Near the top of the front page is a small heading: "The Amistad Schooner" which reports on the case of the Amistad slave ship, made famous recently by the 1997 Stephen Spielberg movie of the same name.

The article mentions: "The British government...have been actively interposing in the affairs of the Amistad...to in... See More  

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683828

Captured slave ship... Installation of a Jewish rabbi...

Item #683828

September 01, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 1, 1858  Page 3 has: "The Slaver At Charleston" which begins: "A slave brig, called the Echo, arrived at this port yesterday..." and also notes: "...Lieut. Maffitt very kindly writes us that the Dolphin captured this vessel, which he terms an American slaver, after a long chase...off the north coast of Cu... See More  

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683830

Reflecting on the laws regarding the slave trade...

Item #683830

September 03, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 3, 1858  Page 3 has an article: "Laws Relating to the Slave Trade" which is in reaction to the recently captured slave ship Echo. Keep in mind that the importing of slaves has been outlawed in the U.S. since 1808.

Four pages, great condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

Item from Catalog 340 (released for March, 2024)

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683832

The "so called" captain of the slave ship Echo...

Item #683832

September 16, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 1858  Page 3 has an article: "Capt. Townsend of the Slaver" which begins: "Capt. Townsend, so called, of the slaver Echo, was brought before the U.S. Commissioner...It was distinctly proved that the Echo attempted to escape before her character was suspected...There were found on board 318 African negroes..." w... See More  

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683833

The Fraser River gold rush...

Item #683833

September 17, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 1858  



* Fraser Canyon Gold Rush

* British Columbia River




Page 3 has over half a column taken up with: "The Fraser River Gold Regions", the latest gold rush, this one in British Columbia. Considerable detail.

Four pages, nice condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.... See More  

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683834

Much on the slave trade with Liberia...

Item #683834

September 18, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 18, 1858  Page 3 has three-quarters of a column taken up with: "Liberia And The Slave Trade". Included is a lengthy letter regarding how slaves are procured. Keep in mind that the importation of slaves had been outlawed in the U.S. since 1808.

Four pages, small archival mend at the top margin, nice condition. Folder size no... See More  

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683849

Nice letter from the Pike's Peak Gold Rush...

Item #683849

September 25, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 25, 1858  



* Pike's Peak gold rush

* Kansas Territory boom




Page 3 has a detailed article headed: "The Kansas Gold Region", which we now call the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. At the time Pike's Peak was in the Western Kansas Territory, the Colorado Territory not being formed until 1861. 

The report includes a le... See More  

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683850

Much reporting from the Pike's Peak Gold Rush...

Item #683850

September 28, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 1858  



* Pike's Peak gold rush

* Kansas Territory boom




Page 3 has a detailed article headed: "The Kansas Gold Region", which we now call the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. At the time Pike's Peak was in the Western Kansas Territory, the Colorado Territory not being formed until 1861. 

The report notes near th... See More  

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683851

From the Pike's Peak Gold Rush... Burning of the Crystal Palace...

Item #683851

October 07, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 7, 1858  Page 3 has an article headed: "From The Kansas Gold Region", which we now call the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. At the time Pike's Peak was in the Western Kansas Territory, the Colorado Territory not being formed until 1861. 

The report includes two reports, the first noting in part: "...direct from the gold ... See More  

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683852

The Echo slave ship... The Comet... Fraser River gold mines...

Item #683852

October 01, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 1, 1858  Page 3 has a report headed: "The Echo Slave Case" followed by a report on: "The Fraser River Mines" being the gold rush in British Columbia. Another article has much detail on: "The Comet".

Four pages, small hole in the front leaf does not affect mentioned articles, otherwise nice condition. The folde... See More  

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683853

The Echo slave ship...

Item #683853

September 29, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 29, 1858  Page 3 has a report headed: "Examination In The Slaver Case" which reports on the infamous Echo slave ship.

Four pages, piece missing from the top of the front leaf causes loss only to ads on page 2, otherwise nice condition. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

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683854

Details on the slave ship Haidee...

Item #683854

October 06, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 6, 1858  The top of page 3 has an article: "Arrest Of The Montauk Point Slavers" which reports on a slave ship, mentioning in part: "...a vessel had been sunk off Montauk Point...had been scuttled...name of the scuttled vessel is Haidee...sailed from New York...to the coast of Africa, where she took in a cargo of 900 slaves. ... See More  

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683855

Details on the slave ship Haidee...

Item #683855

October 08, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 8, 1858  Page 3 has an article: "The Slaver Haidee" which was scuttled off the coast of Montauk Point. Included is a detailed letter mentioning in part: "...The next morning took on board a cargo of 1,133 negroes and sailed in the afternoon of the same day for Cuba...arrived & anchored off Cardenas...having lost some 200 ... See More  

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683856

From the Pike's Peak Gold Rush...

Item #683856

October 09, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 9, 1858 



* Pike's Peak gold rush

* Kansas Territory boom




Page 3 has an article headed: "From The Kansas Gold Region" which takes over half a column. We now call this the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. At the time Pike's Peak was in the Western Kansas Territory, the Colorado Territory not being formed until 1861.&nb... See More  

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683857

From the Pike's Peak Gold Rush... Death of Robert Owen of New Harmony fame...

Item #683857

December 03, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 3, 1858  Page 2 has over half a column headed: "From The Kansas Gold Region". We now call this the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. At the time Pike's Peak was in the Western Kansas Territory, the Colorado Territory not being formed until 1861. 

The report includes much detail on the events run the gold fields.

Also on p... See More  

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683858

Problems with hazing the freshmen at Brown University...

Item #683858

October 16, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 16 1858  



* Early Brown University hazing



Page 3 has an article: "The Difficulty at Brown University" between students and faculty. It begins: "A custom has long prevailed in the college and has latterly increased, of 'hazing' the freshmen. At first the ceremony was little more than a harmless pleasantry...the ... See More  

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683859

On the trial of the slave ship Haidee...

Item #683859

November 29, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 29, 1858  Page 3 has an article: "Trial of Slavers" being the infamous slave ship Haidee. It mentions in part: "...She sailed thence to the African coast and there shipped 1,150 negroes. She lost 200 of these on her passage to Cuba. The slaves were landed at or near Cardenas..."with further details.

Four pages, nice con... See More  

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683861

On the slave ship Echo…

Item #683861

December 09, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 9 1858  Page 3 has: "The Slave Case In South Carolina" which is about the infamous slave ship Echo.

Four pages, nice condition. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

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683864

The Mortara Case...

Item #683864

December 22, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 22, 1858  Page 3 has: "The Mortara Case" which concerns the Papal States' seizure of a six-year-old boy named Edgardo Mortara from his Jewish family in Bologna, on the basis of a former servant's testimony that she had administered an emergency baptism to the boy when he fell ill as an infant.

Also on page 3: "Jewish... See More  

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683866

Much on the slaves from the slave ship Echo...

Item #683866

December 25, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 25, 1858  Page 3 has over half a column of detailed reporting headed: "The Slaves of the Echo", an infamous slave ship. It mentions in part: "...71 of the 271 in the ship took on board died...the negroes appeared generally a stupid and listless set of heathens...Most of them would lie from day to day like cattle upon the deck... See More  

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683867

On the constitutionality of laws against slave trade...

Item #683867

December 28, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 28, 1858  Page 2 has an article taking fully 1 1/2 columns headed: "Constitutionality of the Laws Against the African Slave Trade". Keep in mind that the importation of slaves had been outlawed since 1808.

Page 3 has: "Liberia and the Slave Trade".

Four pages, light damp stain at the top, good condition. The folder siz... See More  

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683900

Account of an 1812-1813 expedition from Louisiana through Texas...

Item #683900

August 28, 1819

THE WEEKLY REGISTER (Supplement), Baltimore, Aug. 28, 1819 (note - this does not include the Supplement to the entire volume XVI - vol. 16).



Page 42 begins: "Province of Texas", which includes a "brief history of an expedition in 1812 and 1813, from Louisiana into the Texas" and "The expedition carried on against the government of Spain in the Provine of Texas, whi... See More  

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683927

Supporting William H. Harrison for President...

Item #683927

June 13, 1840

THE MADISONIAN, Washington City, June 13, 1840



* William Henry Harrison for president



This issue has on the inside page a political cartoon print of a log cabin (for Wm. H. Harrison) and a heraldic eagle engraving with "Harrison & Tyler" on a banner in the eagle's beak (see). Much political reporting.

Four pages, nice condition.... See More  

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684030

1851 Sandusky, Ohio....

Item #684030

September 22, 1851

SANDUSKY WEEKLY REGISTER, Ohio, Sept. 22, 1851



* Erie County

* Uncommon title




This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with a few advertisements. Located in Northern Ohio, Sandusky is situated along the shores of Lake Erie.

Complete, measures 26 x 19 inches, several folds with a little wear, generally nice.

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684072

Harper's Ferry Conspiracy... Prison and hanging of two conspirators...

Item #684072

December 31, 1859

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 31, 1959  The frontpage has a half page image of two John Brown's Raid (Harper's Ferry) conspirators, the caption which says: "Cook and Coppic escaped from their cell into the prison yard, the night previous to their execution". Additionally, page 6 has two articles: "COOK AND COPPIC ENDEAAVORING TO ESCAPE FROM THE JAI... See More  

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684111

Early 1803 Charleston...

Item #684111

June 27, 1803

CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, June 27, 1803 



* Very rare & early Southern publication



A volume I issue of this famous title from the South. Page 2 has a petition from the Massachusetts legislature to the President concerning the creation of a national militia.

Various news report of the day and a wealth of ads. The back page has an ad for a runaway slave.

Four pages, a ... See More  

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684225

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  

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684227

Much on the California Gold Rush...

Item #684227

June 26, 1850

SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, June 26, 1850  Over half of the front page is taken up with a great wealth of detailed reports headed: "Two Weeks Later From California" "Destructive Conflagration in San Francisco". Among the subheads are: "The Conflagration" "Mining Items" "Auburn Dry Diggings" "Yuba City--Gold Discovered in the Buttes&quo... See More  

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684233

The famed artist William S. Jewett arrives in San Francisco...

Item #684233

July 06, 1850

SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, July 6, 1850  The front page has: "Texas and New Mexico - Texas Marching on Santa Fe".

Page 5 has: "Letter from Jewett, the Artist--Humboldt Harbor--Emigrants to California". William S. Jewett was an artist of some note. Most of the report is a letter signed by him: W. S. J.

Eight pages, nice condition.

... See More  

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684239

Frederick Douglass rebukes a stance on the "colored race"...

Item #684239

July 27, 1850

SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, July 27, 1850  The top of page 5 has a column: "The Blacks--Labor Independence--F. Douglass" which begins: "We were rather sharply rebuked, not many months ago, by Mr. Frederick Douglass's 'North Star' for urging on the Colored Race the duty and policy of taking an independent, a separate position, & proving therein their ability &... See More  

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684243

News from the California gold mines...

Item #684243

August 21, 1850

SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, Aug. 21, 1850  The front page has over 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "CALIFORNIA" "From the Southern Mines--A Prudential Account of the Miners and Mining" which notes near the beginning, in a letter from California: "...I have been surprised at the repeated announcements of an increasing emigration from the States to the gold mines of Cal... See More  

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684244

Earliest use of the term 'underground railroad' we have discovered...

Item #684244

August 28, 1850

SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, Aug. 28, 1850 



* Slavery - slaves - pre-Civil War tensions

* Rare "Underground Railroad" mention




The front page has an article: "From The Plains" which is a great letter concerning those traveling across the country, including Mormons heading to Utah. A few bits include: "The Gold Diggers have all disappeared among the Black Hills... See More  

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684245

Latest news on life in California...

Item #684245

September 07, 1850

SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, Sept. 7, 1850  The front page begins with the poem: "To A. K. On Receiving A Basket of Sea Mosses" signed by: J. G. Whittier.

Following this are three columns headed: "Later From California" "Arrival of the Empire City With Over A Million Of Dollars" "Terrible Ravages of the Cholera on the Pacific Steamers" with various s... See More  

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684246

Adventures of a gold digger... Slave trade abolished in the District of Columbia...

Item #684246

September 18, 1850

SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, Sept. 18, 1850 



* Slavery trade abolished

* District of Columbia


* Fugitive Slaves Act of 1850

* Passes the United States Senate




The front page has most of a column headed "Abolition of the Slave Trade in the District of Columbia--Bill Ordered to be Engrossed--All the Amendments Rejected--Fremont's California Indian Bill..." with much det... See More  

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684269

Latest from California, including gold reports...

Item #684269

September 25, 1850

SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, Sept. 25, 1850  First column heads on page 7 include: "LATER FROM CALIFORNIA" "$1,000,000 in Gold Dust!" "Terrible Riot At Sacramento City" "The Mayor Shot" "Martial Law Proclaimed" "The City In Ashes!" "Large Yield Of the Mines" and more. Some of the subheads include: "Terrible Riot at S... See More  

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684368

Slave ads in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...

Item #684368

December 03, 1850

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Dec. 3, 1850 



* Rare antebellum publication

* Runaway slaves & for sale ads

* From the deep South




Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.

Among the many inside page ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves! Slaves!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on co... See More  

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684370

Slave ads in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...

Item #684370

November 29, 1850

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Nov. 29, 1850  Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.

Among the front page ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves! Slaves!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showrooms in the city... See More  

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684374

Slave ads in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...

Item #684374

August 03, 1850

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Aug. 3, 1850  Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.

Among the front page ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves! Slaves!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showrooms in the city,... See More  

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684378

Slave ads in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...

Item #684378

July 30, 1850

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, July 30, 1850  Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.

Among the front page ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves! Slaves!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showrooms in the city... See More  

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684389

The murder case sensation of the day...

Item #684389

July 14, 1850

DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 14, 1850 



* Rare deep South publication

* John White Webster murder case

* George Parkman Boston killing




Over two columns of the front page are taken up with reports on the Parkman-Webster murder case

After Boston businessman George Parkman disappeared in November 1849, his dismembered and partially burned body was found in the labora... See More  

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684523

Official report that the Louisiana Purchase treaty has been concluded...

Item #684523

July 25, 1803

BOSTON GAZETTE, July 25, 1803 



* The Louisiana Purchase Treaty



Page 2 has: "By the President of the United States...A PROCLAMATION" calling for a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.

This is followed by a very historic report headed: "Louisiana - Official" which mentions in part: "Dispatches from the American ministers at Paris...contain ... See More  

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684526

Debating the Louisiana Purchase...

Item #684526

August 01, 1803

BOSTON GAZETTE, Aug. 1, 1803 



* Louisiana Purchase close



Page 2 has an editorial headed: "Louisiana" in which the writer debates the merits of the Louisiana Purchase. Some interesting commentary.

Four pages, some foxing, archival strengthening at the irregular spine, good condition.... See More  

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684532

Complaints by those in New Orleans over Spain's abusive actions there...

Item #684532

March 17, 1803

BOSTON GAZETTE, March 17, 1803  Page 2 has a letter: "From New Orleans, Jan. 26, 1803" which mentions in part: "The Americans in this place, who are principally of the Jeffersonian sect, are completely mortified and astonished. They expected before this to have seen the city of New Orleans garrisoned by Kentucky men..." with complains against Jefferson and his inaction con... See More  

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684662

Decorative masthead, and decorative front page naval print...

Item #684662

July 16, 1859

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 16, 1859 



* Rare title w/ great masthead



This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.

The front page has a wonderful naval print captioned: "The War In Italy--Capture of Austrian Merchantmen by the Boats of the French Squadron".

Other... See More  

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684663

Decorative masthead, and decorative front page naval print...

Item #684663

July 16, 1859

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 16, 1859 



* Rare title w/ great masthead



This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.

The front page has a wonderful naval print captioned: "The War In Italy--Capture of Austrian Merchantmen by the Boats of the French Squadron".

Other... See More  

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684665

Decorative masthead, view of Naples & Mt. Vesuvius...

Item #684665

July 23, 1859

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 23, 1859  This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.

The front page has a nice print of the: "City of Naples, and Mount Vesuvius".

Other prints include: "Ferdinand II, the Late King of the Two Sicilies" "Occupation of Caste... See More  

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684666

Decorative masthead, print of Fort Hamilton, New York...

Item #684666

July 30, 1859

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 30, 1859  This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.

The front page has a print of : "General Forey...Receiving the Congratulations of His Troops After the Battle" of Montebello. Also a print of: "the Late Hon. Rufus Choate".

Ot... See More  

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684668

Very decorative masthead... Pilgrim Hall & Monument to the Forefathers...

Item #684668

August 06, 1859

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 6, 1859  This title has one of the more beautiful & ornate mastheads of the 19th century, plus each page is bordered with an anchor & chain devise.

The front includes a print of: "The Pilgrim Hall, Plymouth, Mass." with text as well, the oldest public museum in the United States in continuous operation.

The back pag... See More  

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684672

Large and decorative masthead...

Item #684672

July 02, 1859

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 2, 1859  The front page has print of: "Marshal Randon, the New French Minister of War" as well as a print showing: "French & Sardinian Soldiers Singing Martial Songs Through the Streets of Turin".

A large print inside shows: "Costumes of the Austrian Army".

Eight pages, ornate masthead features a large ... See More  

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684682

Short-lived campaign newspaper supported the Whig party...

Item #684682

June 20, 1844

LOUISVILLE JOURNAL, EXTRA, Kentucky, June 20, 1844 



* Very rare publication



A quite rare and short-lived campaign newspaper which existed only to promote the Whig party cause in the 1844 election. This is issue #8 which was likely a run of just 27 issues printed from May 2 to December 5, 1844, as campaign newspapers typically ceased just following the election.

This title would resurre... See More  

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684688

First American railroad publication...

Item #684688

October 23, 1845

AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, Oct. 23, 1845 



* Early on the railroad industry

* Uncommon publication




An early issue of the very first American periodical on railroading. The best feature of this newspaper might be the engravings of a railroad engines and coaches as well as related railroad devices & inventions, as found on pages 1, 2 & 3.

The balance of the issue is tak... See More  

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684786

John Q. Adams promises to rescind the infamous "Gag Rule"...

Item #684786

December 03, 1844

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec.  3, 1844 



* President John Quincy Adams

* To suspend the notorious Gag Rule

* Anti slavery movement - slaves




Page 3 has a report from the House of Representatives concerning infamous "Gag Rule" which prevented members of the House of representatives talking about slavery or related topics.

The report notes that Adams would... See More  

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684787

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  

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684790

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  

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684795

Morse's telegraph... Millerites driven insane in Vermont...

Item #684795

November 14, 1844

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Nov. 14, 1844 



* William Millerites - Millerism

* Samuel Morse telegraph success




The front page has a brief yet intriguing article: "More Of Millerism" which reports: "Mr. Addison Davis...says that 26 persons are now in the insane asylum at Brattleboro, Vermont, in consequence of insanity produced by the influence of Millerism."

... See More  

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684801

Largest American flag in 1844...

Item #684801

October 08, 1844

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., Oct. 8, 1844 



* Giant American flag unveiled

* Largest in United States at the time




Page 3 has an article about the "Mammoth Flag" that reports: "The mammoth American ensign which now streams...from the...Clay pole in front of the office of the Baltimore Patriot, is 60 feet long and 40 feet wide, containing 2400 square feet of bun... See More  

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684805

Morse improves his telegraph...

Item #684805

August 27, 1844

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 27, 1844



* Samuel Morse

* Telegraph invention




Page 3 has: "Improvements In the Electro Magnetic Telegraph" or what we simply know of as the telegraph. It begins: "Professor Morse, having successfully accomplished the great essential objects of his Telegraph, has lately been turning his attention to the simplification of some of t... See More  

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684808

Mammoth Cave: new discoveries...

Item #684808

July 27, 1844

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., July 27, 1844 



* Mammoth Cave National Park

* Pre Civil War tourist destination

* Edmonson County - Kentucky




A page 3 report about the "Mammoth Cave" says: "Twenty-six large avenues and a third river, larger than those previously known, have recently been discovered in the Mammoth Cave. A sulphur spring of an excellent quality of... See More  

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684810

John Tyler's second marriage...

Item #684810

June 29, 1844

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 29, 1844  Page 3 has a brief & inconspicuous report announcing that: "The President of the United States, with the lady to whom he has just been united in marriage, returned to this city on Thursday evening."

An interesting curiosity: John Tyler, who served as President from 1841-1845, has a living grandson to this day. He had 8 ch... See More  

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684872

On the Louisiana Purchase...

Item #684872

November 07, 1803

NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 9, 1803  Page 2 has a notable report from Congress concerning the recent Louisiana Purchase.

Headed: "By Authority" "An Act to enable the President of the United States to take possession of the territories ceded by France to the United States, by the treaty concluded at Paris on the 30th of April last, and for the temporary government thereof."

Thi... See More  

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684887

Spontaneous combustion of a drunkard...

Item #684887

July 23, 1830

CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE & JOURNAL, New York, July 23, 1830  Page 3 has a very curious article with a small heading: "Spontaneous Combustion of a Drunkard" with an interesting eye-witness account. Such an article certainly makes for an interesting conversation piece.

Four pages, some foxing, nice condition.

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684902

On arresting Joseph Smith...

Item #684902

July 22, 1843

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 22, 1843  Page 3 has a somewhat brief article with a small heading: "Joe Smith" noting in part: "The sheriff of Jackson county...published a long letter explaining the manner in which he arrested this distinguished personal & the troubles...encountered until Smith was discharged by the...court of Nauvoo...application has ... See More  

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684914

Deaths of Joseph Haydn and Thomas Paine...

Item #684914
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1809



* Deaths of Joseph Haydn and Thomas Paine



The obituary listing inside includes: "At New York, the notorious Thomas Pain [sic]; whose death is an admonitory event; may the lesson that it inculcates be impressive..." & more. The opposing page has: "In Guppendorff, aged 76, Joseph Haydn, the celebrated composer... ju... See More  

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684922

On the treaty ending the Mormon War...

Item #684922

October 09, 1838

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 9, 1838 



* 1838 Mormon War treaty

* Missouri militia victory

* Latter Day Saint movement




Page 3 has two reports on the Mormons, the first mentions in part: "...that an insurrection is now actually on foot in the counties of Caldwell and Daviess...General A. has ordered out 400 more men...to suppress the insurrection and restore... See More  

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684969

Rare & lengthy account of Joseph Smith running for President...

Item #684969

June 08, 1844

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, June 8, 1844 



* Joseph Smith running for U.S. president

* Mormons - Mormonism - Latter-Day Saints




It is not known by many today that Joseph Smith, leader of the Latter-Day Saints, ran for president of the United States in 1844.

After several years of harassment and persecution in Missouri and Illinois, Smith wrote to five men expected to be can... See More  

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684989

A possible Mormon connection? Two influencing events?

Item #684989

April 05, 1823

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER Baltimore, April 5, 1823



* Jews and Mormons ?



An inside page has a brief report noting: "...that the society for meliorating the condition of the Jew, are now engaged in a negociation for 20,000 acres of land in the 'Genesee country' for a Jewish colony. Will the Jews work on it?"

In brief, this was an attempt by Elias Boudinot to create a land ... See More  

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685000

Critical thoughts on Mordecai Noah's plans for a Jewish homeland... A curious parallel to Mormon efforts a few years later...

Item #685000

January 21, 1826

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 21, 1826  The prime article is: "Re-assemblage of the Jews" which has a letter somewhat critical of the efforts of Mordecai Manuel Noah to create a homeland for the Jews on Grand Island in the Niagara River.

This is followed by some responses by Mr. Noah.

Some have drawn a curious parallel to the efforts of Noah to found a Jewish homelan... See More  

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685002

Supporting Van Buren, and critical of Harrison...

Item #685002

October 03, 1840

THE DAILY REGISTER, New Bedford, Massachusetts, Oct. 3, 1840  Page 3 has a very critical piece on General Wm. Harrison upon his nomination for the presidency, beginning: "But in God's name! what is Gen, Harrison that he should be President of the United States? A Hero!! Another Hero!!!..." which simply begins the attack upon him.

Not surprisingly, the first column of page 2 has... See More  

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685003

Two lengthy letters from Andrew Jackson...

Item #685003

September 08, 1840

THE DAILY REGISTER, New Bedford, Massachusetts, Sept. 8, 1840  The front page has not one but two lengthy letters signed in the by: Andrew Jackson under the heading: "Gen. Jackson and Mr. Clay". The letters relate to political issues between the two.

Four pages, nice condition.

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685004

Relating to the Damascus Affair, or Blood Libel...

Item #685004

September 07, 1840

THE DAILY REGISTER, New Bedford, Massachusetts, Sept. 7, 1840



* Damascus Affair - blood libel

*Arab Muslim Anti semitism

* Jewish Jews - Judaica




Page 2 has an article concerning the Damascus Affair of 1840, which was the arrest of notable Jewish community members in Damascus on the accusation of murdering a Christian monk & his servant for the purpose of using their blood to bake matz... See More  

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685005

Capture of 3 slave ships...

Item #685005

September 02, 1840

THE DAILY REGISTER, New Bedford, Massachusetts, Sept. 2, 1840  Page 2 has a somewhat brief article headed: "Slavers Captured" reporting in part: "...intelligence that...the British brig of war Brisk...with 3 Portuguese bells, the Adriana, Coringa, and Montevideo as prizes, taken on the coast of Africa...engaged in the slave trade...ordered by the Vice Admiralty...eto be broken ... See More  

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685013

Last person in the U.S. executed for piracy...

Item #685013

July 14, 1860

THE WORLD, New York, July 14, 1860



* Albert W. Hicks hanging at Liberty Island

* Last pirate executed in the United States




Pages 4 & 5 have reports on the execution of Albert Hicks, known as "Pirate Hicks", the last person in the United States to be hanged for piracy.

A lengthy editorial begins: "Yesterday the life of Albert Hicks was taken by his country in just retribu... See More  

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685015

Stephen Douglas accepts the nomination for the presidency...

Item #685015

June 30, 1860

THE WORLD, New York, June 30, 1860  



* Stephen Douglas

* Democrat nomination

* vs. Abraham Lincoln




Page 3 has a nice report headed: "From the Pike's Peak Gold Mines" and page 5 has over a half column report headed: "Judge Douglas's Letter of Acceptance" which concerning his nomination for the presidency. It is signed by him in type: S. A. Douglas.

Eight pa... See More  

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685016

Tragedy of the steamer Lady Elgin...

Item #685016

September 10, 1860

THE WORLD, New York, Sept. 10, 1860  



* Lake Michigan disaster

* Steamship PS Lady Elgin




Page 4 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with a report on the sinking of the Lady Elgin with column heads: "FEARFUL CALAMITY" "Collision on Lake Michigan" "The Steamer Lady Elgin Sunk" "300 Lives Lost" and more.

This was was called "one of the greatest marine ... See More  

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685017

Religious thoughts as the Civil War approaches... Thoughts of secession...

Item #685017

November 30, 1860

THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 30, 1860  



* Pre Civil War tensions & religion



The front page has: "THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY" "Its Observance in the Metropolis" "The Clergy On The Crisis" "The Perils of the Nation from a Christian Point of View" Sermons of..." with a list of preachers.

A nice issue reflecting the importance of Christian values in ... See More  

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685033

Death Of John Jay... Pirates hanged, and slave ships captured...

Item #685033

May 30, 1829

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 30, 1829  Pages 1 and 2 have an article concerning the death of John Jay with a biography of his life & accomplishments.

John Jay was an American diplomat, patriot, one of the founding fathers of the United States, signer of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, second governor of New York, and the first Chief Justice of the United States.

Also an artic... See More  

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685039

Official report that the Louisiana Purchase treaty has been concluded...

Item #685039

July 23, 1803

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 23, 1803 



* The Louisiana Purchase Treaty

* Signed by U.S. & France ministers




Page 2 has: "By the President of the United States...A PROCLAMATION" calling for a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.

This is followed by a very historic report headed: "Louisiana - Official" which mentions in part: "Dispa... See More  

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685041

Confirming the Louisiana Purchase...

Item #685041

July 02, 1803

NEW YORK HERALD, July 2, 1803  



* Louisiana Purchase confirmation w/ France



The front page has: "TWO MILLIONS!!! An Act Making Further Provision for the Expenses attending the intercourse Between the U.S. and Foreign Nations" which is signed in type by he President: Th. Jefferson.

Inside has no fewer than two reports concerning confirmation of the Louisiana Purchase from Fran... See More  

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685043

Andrew Jackson and La Fayette...

Item #685043

September 30, 1824

NEW YORK PATRIOT, Sept. 30, 1824  The front page has an article: "General Jackson" and a lengthier account on the back page also headed: "General Jackson.

Much of page 3 is taken up with details of the: "Reception of La Fayette In Philadelphia".

Four pages, small folio size, nice condition.

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685075

Death of General Macomb... Mormons arriving from Quebec, bound for Illinois...

Item #685075

July 10, 1841

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, July 10, 1841  Page 3 has a lengthy account of a loss in the military: "...the melancholy intelligence of the exit of the distinguished ALEXANDER MACOMB, the late major general commanding-in-chief...". Included is a small graphic of "The Hearse" with the positions of the pall bearers.

The back page has a brief item concerning the: ... See More  

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685076

Mormons in New Jersey... President Tyler vetos the Bank of the U.S. bill...

Item #685076

August 21, 1841

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 21, 1841



* Mormons - Mormonism

* Toms River & Hornerstown

* Monmouth Co. New Jersey




 Inside has the lengthy: "Veto Message from the President of the United States, Returning, with his Objections, the bill to incorporate the Fiscal Bank of the United States" signed in type: John Tyler

The back page has a brief item con... See More  

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685082

Nice article on the Millerites...

Item #685082

March 11, 1843

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 11, 1843



* William Millerites - Millerism



The back page has an interesting report headed: "Millerism In Philadelphia" which is about the Millerites, followers of the teachings of William Miller, who in 1831 first shared publicly his belief that the Second Advent of Jesus Christ would occur in roughly the year 1843–1844. Comi... See More  

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685083

Made insane by Millerism...

Item #685083

March 18, 1843

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 18, 1843



* William Millerites - Millerism



The back page has a report headed: "Millerism" which is about the Millerites, followers of the teachings of William Miller, who in 1831 first shared publicly his belief that the Second Advent of Jesus Christ would occur in roughly the year 1843–1844. Coming during the Second Great Aw... See More  

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685093

Millerite prediction did not happen... Good Judaica content...

Item #685093

May 06, 1843

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 6, 1843 



* Congregation Rodeph Shalom (Philadelphia)

* Jewish synagogue - Jews - Judaica

* William Millerites - Millerism




Page 5 has: "Consecration Of the Synagogue Roudafe Sholum (Followers of Peace) of Philadelphia. This is the Rodeph Shalom synagogue, one of the several sites before its more permanent home would be created in 1847.

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685101

The Mormons are not to be removed... Beauty of Cooperstown...

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September 02, 1843

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 2, 1843 



* Mormons - Mormonism

* Carthage, Hancock County, Missouri




The back page has a heading: "Mormons" which includes: "...meeting...was called...to take into consideration their relation with the Mormons...a good deal of excitement exists against them & apprehensions of a serious riot and outbreak were entertained. ... See More  

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685103

Joseph Smith accused of beating a tax collector...

Item #685103

September 16, 1843

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 16, 1843  Page 5 has: "Illinois - Joe Smith" which includes: "...arrived from a visit to Carthage, states that considerable excitement exists in Hancock county on account of a gross outrage committed by Joe Smith upon the collector of that county. Joe had taken offense at the collector...in reference to some of the prophet's lo... See More  

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685118

Trouble with the Mormons in Illinois... Slave ships...

Item #685118

April 13, 1844

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 13, 1844   An inside page has a brief item discussed in the federal Congress with a small heading: "Mormons" noting: "Mr. Semple presented a memorial from the mayor & aldermen of Nauvoo, that a separate territorial government may be extended to that city; also from 3,419 citizens of Hancock county, Illinois, Mormons, stating a ... See More  

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685119

Joseph Smith as a candidate for President...

Item #685119

May 18, 1844

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 18, 1844



* Mormons leader Joseph Smith

* Election campaign for president

* 1st presidential candidate to be killed




Page 2 has a report under: "Political--Presidential" which discusses the various candidates for the presidency. Included in the discussion is mention of Joseph Smith, leader of the Mormons.

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685147

On the Mormon War...

Item #685147

October 11, 1845

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 11, 1845  



* Early Mormons - Mormonism

* Mormon Illinois War




The back page has a rather brief report concerning: "The Mormon War" noting: "...promises to terminate in an abandonment of their settlements in Illinois, by the Mormons. The conditions or treaty for their improvements and property necessary to be left is now a matt... See More  

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685148

Founding of the U.S. Naval Academy... Much on the Mormon War...

Item #685148

October 18, 1845

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 18, 1845  An inside page has a very historic report on the official opening of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

The report has a small heading: "The United States School of Midshipmen" and begins: "Agreeably to the order of the secretary of the navy, this institution was formally opened at Annapolis, (Md.) on... See More  

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685152

Latest from the Mormons... Early on Ulysses S. Grant...

Item #685152

November 22, 1845

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 22, 1845  Pages 2 and 3 have a lengthy report headed: "Army Journal" which includes the assignment & promotion of various officers. Include is very early mention of Ulysses S. Grant with his name mentioned under: "Seventh Regiment of Infantry" noting: "Brevet 2d Lieut. Ulysses S. Grant, of the 4th infantry, to be secon... See More  

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685163

Mormons vs. the Anti-Mormons... On Iowa & Wisconsin joining the Union... The Mexican War...

Item #685163

September 19, 1846

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 19, 1846  Page 5 has a report headed: "States Ofd The Union - The New States--Iowa and Wisconsin" with reports on both. Iowa formally joined the Union in December, 1846, and Wisconsin not until May, 1848.

Four pages are taken up with military reports, mostly on the: "War With Mexico". And the back page has: "The Mormon W... See More  

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685166

The Mexican War, with thoughts of California joining the Union... End of the Mormon War...

Item #685166

October 17, 1846

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 17, 1846   Page 3 has: "Illinois. The Mormon War ended" which is an interesting account taking close to a full column. It notes in part: "...Articles of capitulation...drawn up to the following effect:..." followed by the four articles, which include: "The Mormon population to leave the State, or disperse immediately.... See More  

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685222

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  

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685468

Rare newspaper report on Francis Scott Key...

Item #685468

July 08, 1843

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 8, 1843  The top of page 3 has an article: "Francis Scott Key" concerning a speech he gave on St. Chrysostom.

It is rare to fine reports on Francis Scott Key beyond his penning the words to the Star Spangled Banner in 1814, and his death in 1843.

Four pages, very nice condition.... See More  

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685472

Hunting buffalo in the West...

Item #685472

July 29, 1843

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 29, 1843  Not much is more iconic of the Wild West than a: "Buffalo Hunt", an article found on page 3. It notes in part: "...the success of the party which left our city in the spring for the purpose of hunting buffalo...went out 300 miles above Independence...The result of this hunt will undoubtedly give those who are fond o... See More  

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685474

The capture of slave ships...

Item #685474

September 05, 1843

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 5, 1843



* African slave trade

* Slavers - bark ship




 Page 3 has: "The African Slave Trade" which notes in part: "...arrived at New York from the coast of Africa, reports that four or five slavers were brought into port...the Brazilian barque Considentia, captured on the 17th March...with plenty of irons, but no slaves... See More  

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685475

There are 12,000 Jews in New York...

Item #685475

October 19, 1843

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 19, 1843  



* Jews - Jewish - Judaica

* Population in NYC




Page 3 has: "Jews of New York" which notes: "According to the report...of the Society for Meliorating the Condition of the Jews, their number in New York...is about twelve thousand..." with further detail.

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685476

Occupation of Hawaii by the British...

Item #685476

October 25, 1843

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 25, 1843



* British occupation of the Hawaiian Islands



Page 3 has a full column headed: "The Sandwich Island", now known as the Hawaiian Islands, with much detail on the Paulet Affair. This was the unofficial five-month occupation of Hawaii by a British naval officer. It was ended by the arrival of American warships sent to defend... See More  

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685477

Emigrating to Oregon, then down to California...

Item #685477

August 28, 1843

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 28, 1843



* Early Western emigration

* Oregon description




Page 3 has: "Emigration--The Far West" which notes in part: "...when the tide of emigration reached Oregon it would go no further...however, that some of the emigrants who have reached Orson are 'dissatisfied with the country and contemplate going to California t... See More  

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685478

Former slaves returning to Africa...

Item #685478

November 09, 1843

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 1843  Page 3 has from Baltimore: "Departure of Emigrants For Liberia" noting in part: "...sailed yesterday...from Bond street wharf with between 70 and 80 emigrants destined for the Maryland colony on the coast of Africa under the patronage of the Maryland Colonization Society. They were all...manumitted slaves..." wi... See More  

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685488

On the donation which created the Smithsonian Institution...

Item #685488

December 18, 1843

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 18, 1843  



* Smithsonian Institution

* Donations being taken

* Pre construction of building

* From Washington D.C.




Page 2 has: "Letters on the National Institute, Smithsonian Legacy, and on Other Matters Connected with the Interests of this District".

A portion of the article discusses the contribution of Englishman Jame... See More  

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685489

On the donation which created the Smithsonian Institution...

Item #685489

December 22, 1843

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 22, 1843  The front page has: "Smithsonian Legacy--No. II".

This discusses the contribution of Englishman James Smithson to the United States to create an educational institution which would be the Smithsonian Institution.

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685490

On the donation which created the Smithsonian Institution...

Item #685490

December 25, 1843

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 25, 1843  



* Smithsonian Institution

* Donations being taken

* Pre construction of building

* From Washington D.C.




The front page has: "Smithsonian Legacy--No. III" which takes over 1 1/2 columns.

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685587

On Jefferson paying Callender's fine...

Item #685587

August 23, 1802

AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Frankford, Aug. 23, 1802



* President Thomas Jefferson

* James Callender squabble




Note that this issue was published in nearby Frankford to escape the Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia.

Page 2 has an interesting 2 column comparison of "Callender versus Callender" as reported in the Richmond Recorder, headed: "The Recorder is 'a paper' sa... See More  

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685598

Scathing comments about Callender...

Item #685598

September 01, 1802

AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Frankford, Sept. 1, 1802



* President Thomas Jefferson

* James Callender squabble




Note that this issue was published in nearby Frankford to escape the Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia.

This is a significant issue on the James Calendar/Thomas Jefferson controversy (see information at the bottom). After having been denied a lucrative federal position by Jeffers... See More  

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685602

Much on Alexander Hamilton...

Item #685602

September 04, 1802

AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Frankford, Sept. 4, 1802



* Founding Father Alexander Hamilton



 Note that this issue was published in nearby Frankford to escape the Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia.

The front page has nearly a full column with 7 "Reward" ads for runaways. 

Page 2 has an article beginning: "Alexander Hamilton's paper says that then principles of ... See More  

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685714

Creating a government in Colombia... Indian lands and laws...

Item #685714

June 26, 1830

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 26, 1830  Inside has a report concerning the creation of a government in "Colombia" noting: "The new constitution having been adopted...proceeded to elect a president and vice president of the republic...a deputation waited upon Bolivar & informed him of the result He congratulated them on the happy termination of their labors...&... See More  

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685718

Problem with slaves in the Bahamas... Cherokee gold...

Item #685718

October 08, 1831

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 8, 1831 The back page has most of a column headed: "American Slaves In The Bahamas" which is a report concerning a slave ship which wrecked on one of the Bahama Islands and the slaves--bound from an Atlantic port to New Orleans--taken into the Bahamas.

Also near the back is: "Cherokee Gold Mines" in Georgia.

Complete in 24 pages, 6 ... See More  

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685719

Death of LaFayette... New Jewish synagogue... Sherath-Israel...

Item #685719

June 21, 1834

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore,  June 21, 1834 



* General LaFayette death

* Jewish Synagogue




An inside page has a very early report of the death of Lafayette: "...By a late arrival we learn that the good LAFAYETTE died on the 20th May in the 77th year of his age. the papers are filled with tributes of respect to his memory. He was the illustrious link between the pas... See More  

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