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THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, (February, 1813) 
This is the "Appendix to Volume The Third" as well as the "Addenda to Volume The Third" which includes a great rarity for this title: a full page print of: "The Columbian Steam Engine".
This "Appendix" contains a wealth of documents which relate to events of trhe year 1813 but were too numerous and lengthy to be included in the weekly issues.
Articles include: "British View of the War" "Charter of Rhode Island" as well of the constitutions…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 25, 1816  Inside has over a full page taken up with five "Laws of the United States", most dealing with military affairs, and each signed in type by the President, James Madison, and H. Clay, Speaker of the House. Also: "A Proclamation by the President of the United States" concerning an act for granting bounty land to Canadian volunteers, also signed in type by the President: James Madison.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 inches, minor foxing, nice condition.

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NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 11, 1820 

* Missouri Compromise
* Maine and Missouri become states
* Mordecai Manuel Noah... Grand Island... Jewish settlement

The top of the front page has an article which announces the approval of the Missouri Compromise: "The bills for the admission of Maine and Missouri into the union have been respectively signed by the president of the United States and become laws. The latter without restriction as to slavery, but containing the…

NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore  

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 1, 1845 

* Early Mormons - Mormonism
* Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois

Inside has an address to the anti-Mormon citizens of Hancock (Ill.), submitting copies of a correspondence between a group of citizens and the "twelve" at Nauvoo.
This discusses the removal of the Mormons from the state, including: "...The history of their church has shown that wherever the leaders go, the members will follow. This is part of their religious duties. When, therefore,…

NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 30, 1836  

* Battle of the Alamo close
* San Antonio, Texas victory
* Texas War for Independence

This issue has a great deal of reporting: "From Texas" giving the latest information on their struggles during this significant year.
The first report with a subhead: "Declaration of the Victims" beginning: "We the undersigned prisoners of war, condemned to be shot on Monday next..." and more taking over a full column.
This is followed by a report from New Orleans…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 20, 1813  

* USS Constitution - William Bainbridge
* HMS Java - Henry Lambert

The prime feature would be the nice account of the naval battle between the U.S.S. Constitution and the Java, a victory for the American ship.
The article is headed: "Splendid Naval Victory, by the Frigate Constitution, commodore Bainbridge" with the text beginning: "We have been obligingly favored by major Robert Carr...with the following interesting account of another splendid…

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 14, 1846  

* Mormons - Mormonism exodus Westward
* Leaving Nauvoo, Illinois for Salt Lake City, Utah

The  back page has an interesting article with a small head: "Mormons" concerning their plan to head West. Bits include: "...announces that they design to send out from thence into the western country, early in March...a company of young men, pioneers, with some families...who are to proceed to some spot near the Rocky Mountains, there halt, make a crop &…

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 3, 1844  

* Mormons - Mormonism 
* The Rise of Nauvoo, Illinois
* Frontier Conflict and Kidnappings
* The Calhoun-Smith Letters

Pages 2 and 3 contain a lengthy article concerning the Mormons in Nauvoo. Headed: "The Mormons", bits include: "This singular community contrive to make themselves of importance. Numbering as they do many thousand persons, all moving with the perfect devotion at the nod of their prophet, and burning with ardor in a cause which most…

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 31, 1842  

* Last crew member of John Paul Jones death

The back page has an item: "The Last of The Crew of Paul Jones" which concern the death of Thomas Chase, the last survivor of the crew of John Paul Jones: "...when engaged with two British ships of War..." and noting his hearing was impaired: "...having been injured by the concussion by the guns...having extended his head through a port hole during firing."
Other articles of interest within this issue…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 10, 1836  

* Death of Nathan Mayer Rothschild
* Established English Branch of the Rothschild family
* President Jackson and others discuss the U.S. surplus

The front page has a brief, albeit historic, report on the death of Nathan Mayer Rothschild, the founder of the English branch of the Rothschild family legacy and influence.
A portion of the text includes: "He...swayed princes and ministers by the power of his immense wealth". Quite historic - and nice to…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 20, 1836  

* Treaty of Velasco
* General Santa Anna
* Texas Revolution ending

Inside has "Latest From Texas and Mexico" which includes a significant letter signed in type by: Antonio Lopez De Santa Ana in which he agrees to the treaty between Texas and Mexico, known as the Treaty of Velasco.
This is followed by the "Articles of the treaty concluded between his excellency Don Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana...president of the Mexican republic...and his excellency…

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, June 22, 1844 

* Mormons leader Joseph Smith
* Election campaign for president
* 1st presidential candidate to be killed

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 candidates for the presidency, asking each what he would do to protect the citizenship rights of the…

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington City, Jan. 5, 1839  

* Missouri Mormon War
* Latter-day Saints settlers
* Governor Lilburn Boggs

Page 2 has a report from the Missouri legislature which includes "...governor has made a statement of the expenses of the Mormon war...and suggests that the United States are liable for it. The governor's position is that the Mormon movement was an insurrection & that the national government is bound to suppress insurrections...." with more.
The balance of the issue…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 21, 1830  

* Southern Native Americans - Indians
* Removal to lands West of Mississippi River

Near the back is: "Removal of the Cherokees" which is a follow-up to the Indian Removal Act signed by the President 3 months prior. The lengthy letter from the "Department of War, Office of Indian Affairs" explains the benefits of the Indians being removed to west of the Mississippi and the dangers of staying where they are. Ultimately this controversial Act would…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 4, 1816  Pages 2 and 3 are taken up with a very extensive chart of the: "LAND BATTLES" of the recently-ended War of 1812, columns headed "Place of Action" "When Fought" "Commander's Names" and more.
The top of page 4 has a chart: "A Comparative View of the Aggregate Loss of the American and British Armies in the Several Campaigns".
The back page has a nice item in memory of Captain James Lawrence, which includes his famous quote: "Don't Give Up The…

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 29, 1843 

* Millerism - Millerites
* "The Great Disappointment"
* "Second Great Awakening"

The back page has a report: "Millerism" which is a fine report on the Millerite prediction that the world would end on April 23.
It includes: "The eventful 23d of April, 1843 was as delightful a day as our spring has offered. True, quite an ominous discovery was made in the morning; a large quantity than ever before noticed of a substance precisely resembling sulphur…

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

* Verdict of the Amistad Slave Ship Case

Inside has a lengthy & historic two page article headed: "The Slaves Of The Amistad" being a detailed account of their trial in Hartford, including subheads "Affidavit of Bahoo" with his "X" signature mark; "Afternoon" and: "Decision of Judge Thompson". An excellent & detailed article, only portions of which are shown in the photos.
Also inside is an early & quite historic article on photography headed:…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 4, 1839  The top of page 3 has a report of the death of famous newspaper publisher Hezekiah Niles, it noting in part: "...the decease of the venerable and respected Hezekiah Niles, the founder...editor & publisher of Niles' Weekly Register--a paper universally known and esteemed in our country for its ability, candor, and useful character..." with more.
Four pages, nice condition.

NILES' REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 20, 1832  This issue contains a report entitled: "Peace With The Indians" which takes about 3 column inches, and talks about a treaty with the Winnebago Indians. A small report on "Piracies" reports on the several recent accounts and awful murders.
Sixteen pages 6 1/2 by 9 inches, very good condition.

As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an…

NILES REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 3, 1835 

* Slavery & abolitionists
* Slave trade - abolition

An inside page has: "Slavery & the Abolitionists" which begins by reporting on: "A great anti-abolition meeting...at Troy, New York, the mayor presiding. The resolutions were all pointed & severe...we consider all attempts to induce congress to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia...as unwise, inexpedient & incendiary..." with more.  This report takes over half of the issue, or more than…

THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Dec. 21, 1816  An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Politics of the day seems to consume the issue although there are occasional bits of nonpolitical items.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, scattered foxing, good condition.

THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Nov. 23, 1816  An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Politics of the day seems to consume the issue although there are occasional bits of nonpolitical items.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, scattered foxing, good condition.

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 7, 1811  

* Volume 1 number 1 issue 

This was the first issue published: "Vol. 1 No. 1" as noted in the masthead. The entire front page is taken up with: "The Editor To The Public" in which he details what the newspaper is to be about. Page 10 has a chart of: "Total Expenses, Of the War for Independence with a Statement of All the Troops in the Continental Service."
First issues remain desirable to collectors and even more so titles which would because…

THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Feb. 22, 1817  An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Politics of the day seems to consume the issue although there are occasional bits of nonpolitical items.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, scattered foxing, good condition.

THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, June 28, 1817  An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Inside has an interesting article: "The Science of Fencing" which takes almost a full page.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, scattered foxing, good condition.

THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, June 21, 1817  An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Politics of the day seems to consume the issue although there are occasional bits of nonpolitical items.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, scattered foxing, good condition.

THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Dec. 11, 1819  An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Politics of the day seems to consume the issue although there are occasional bits of nonpolitical items.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, scattered foxing, good condition.

THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Dec. 28, 1816  An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Politics of the day seems to consume the issue although there are occasional bits of nonpolitical items.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, scattered foxing, good condition.

THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Nov. 16, 1816  An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Politics of the day seems to consume the issue although there are occasional bits of nonpolitical items.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, scattered foxing, good condition.

THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Dec. 14, 1816  An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Inside has a "Message from the President, To the Senate & House of Representatives..." concerning an Act of Congress: "...to authorize the payment for property lost, captured, or destroyed by the enemy while in the military service of…

THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Feb. 15, 1817  An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Inside has the President's address: "To the Senate & House of Representatives of the United States" concerning: "...the indemnification of certain claimants of public lands in the Mississippi Territory..." with more, signed in type:…

THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, May 3, 1817  An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Inside has much on the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, one portion headed: "Blunder of Waterloo".
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, scattered foxing, good condition.

THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Oct. 5, 1816  An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Inside has an article: "Line of Forts From St. Louis To the Pacific Ocean" which takes nearly a full page with much information concerning the forts. A great military item on the western territories well before serious settlements.
…

THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Dec. 4, 1819  

* Slavery in Missouri question
* Expansion of United States 
* Prelude to Statehood - free or slave state ?

An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Inside has an article: "The Missouri Question" which is prefaced with: "...publication of Mr. King's observations in…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 7, 1815 

* War of 1812
* United States Navy

Included are nearly 4 pages of: "American Prices" continued from an early report, being a very lengthy list of ships, with an introductory sentence: "These lists only included such enemy vessels as safely arrive in our ports, or are sunk or burnt, or otherwise 'satisfactorily' accounted for..." (see for beginning). A full page has a chart on: "Militia Drafts--or Conscription" and over 6 pages are taken…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 10, 1814 

* United States Navy
* William Jones

The first five pages are taken up with the very lengthy & detailed: "Naval Report" datelined Navy Department, Nov. 15, 1814, beginning: "In obedience to the resolution of the senate...directing the secretary of the navy to devise and digest a system for the better organization of the navy of the United States, I have now the honor to report the following system..." and it is that which follows (see…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 16, 1816  One of the more notable items in this issue is the very unusual--are quite rare--full page map headed: "Plan of Algiers" which is a somewhat crude illustration of the town, with various details.
Among other reports in this issue are: "The Right & Power of Suffrage", "Convention of Maine", "Yellow Fever", "The Eccentric Voyager" and more.
Sixeen pages, 6 1/2 by 10 inches, nice condition. 

As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 31, 1819 About half a page is taken up with a descriptive article: "Expedition Up the Missouri". Various other news of the day.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 3/4 inches, very nice condition.

As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period."

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 5, 1819  Nearly 3 pages are taken up with extensive chargers on the: "Exports of the United States" with columns for "quantity" and "value" of hundreds of items. Nearly 4 pages are taken up with: "Captain Biddle and Lord Cochrane" written on board the "United States ship Ontario".
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 3/4 inches, very nice condition.

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NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 3, 1824  An inside page has report headed: "Emigration of the Free Blacks", which tells of their colonizing on the island of St. Domingo, taking over 2 1/2 pages.
Complete in 16 pages,  6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, lite foxing, otherwise is in good condition.

As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 24, 1819  Among the articles are: "How to Tame an Elephant!" "Indian Treaties Ratified at the Late Session of Congress" which takes two pages; "Mexican Coinage"; a brief item: "Negro Stealing" reads: "Sentence of death has been pronounced on a fellow in North Carolina for negro stealing. If hanging is right--let him be hanged!"
Complete in 16 pages, 6 by 9 3/4 inches, very nice condition.

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NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 10, 1819 

* Asbury College (Maryland)
* Andrew Jackson & Winfield Scott

Inside has nearly 2 pages taken up with much on Asbury College, a one-time Methodist school in Baltimore, which ended in 1832. Also in this issue: "General Jackson and Scott" which takes 5 1/2 pages and includes 2 letters signed by Andrew Jackson, and 2 signed: W. Scott. The back page has a report on the "President's Tour" to the Norfolk vicinity, and more.
Sixteen pages, 6…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 28, 1815  Among the articles are: "The Barbary Powers; or, More of My Lord Sheffield" "Bonaparte's Letter" "Naval Affairs" which takes over 3 pages & includes a chart of the: "Estimated Annual Expence of the U.S. Navy's Yard at Norfolk" by position; near the back are 3 1/2 pages of: "War Events: Or Matters Belonging to the Late War" including a memorial to William Burrows, commander of the brig Enterprize.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 10 inches, very nice…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 17, 1815  The issue begins with nearly 2 pages of "Naval Affairs".
Nearly four pages are taken up with a very lengthy & detailed report titled: "Dartmoor Massacre" which was a tragedy of the War of 1812 with American prisoners being severely mistreated in this British prison.
The report notes near the beginning: "We are enabled to lay before our readers the particulars of the massacre at Dartmoor prison, in England, where the blood of sixty-three…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, March 21, 1829  A lot of the news in this newspaper is government related from different regions of America. Featured in this issue is a great report on piracy with nice details of a capture. Also within this issue is a small report of slave uprising in Louisiana. This has interesting news of the day throughout. 
Sixteen pages measuring 9.75" x 6.25" in nice condition.

As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 27, 1832 

* Black Hawk War
* Indian warriors

Page 2 has: "News from the Rocky Mountains" which is early. Elsewhere is: "Mortality of Slaves" and also: "Black Hawk" which concerning the Black Hawk War.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, very nice condition.

As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the…