The slave ship Amistad...
Item #651268
May 2, 1840
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 2, 1840 Inside has a report from London concerning the slaves on board the ship Amistad (subject of a Stephen Spielberg movie of the same name) noting: "...the Glasgow Emancipation society...on behalf of the negroes who took possession of the Amistad & were subsequently carried to New London...to interpose...in their behalf in order that ... See More
Much regarding slavery... mention of the Denmark Vesey
Item #651064
September 14, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 14, 1822 Starting of the front page and taking the entire 2nd page is, "THE GREAT CURSE OF OUR LAND," which has much regarding slavery in America, with mention of Denmark Vesey and the slave insurrection in Charleston, South Carolina.
Note: Denmark Vesey was a former slave who purchased his freedom and then planned what would have been ... See More
The Denmark Vesey slave revolt... The slave trade...
Item #651060
September 7, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 7, 1822 Pages 9-11 have much regarding Denmark Vesey and the "Servile Conspiracy in South Carolina," which has a report of the Denmark Vesey slave revolt.
Note: Denmark Vesey was a former slave who purchased his freedom and then planned what would have been one of the largest slave rebellions in the United States. Word of the plan... See More
Massacre of American Indian allies... Illinois becomes a state...
Item #651005
December 5, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 5, 1818 Inside has nearly two pages concerning the Indian troubles in Georgia and the thoughts of Andrew Jackson on the situation. See the hyperlink for further details of the controversy, which includes text taken from one of Jackson's letters printed in this newspaper.
In the second of two "Supplement" issues is a report with a sma... See More
Pirates in the Caribbean... U.S. coins...
Item #650858
June 12, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 12, 1819 Much on "Banks and Banking" and over 4 pages on: "Regulation of Coins - Important Report". The back page has a small item: "Piracies, frequently accompanied by murder, are frequent in the West India seas--and patriots also deal in slaves. We are disgusted with the abuses of the South American flags."
Sixteen ... See More
On the "mitigation of slavery"...
Item #650856
June 19, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 19, 1819 Page 2 begins a 3 1/2 page article titled: "Mitigation of Slavery--No. 4" which notes near the beginning: "Having...satisfactorily accounted for the general inferiority of the black compared with white people, & shewn it to be morally impossible that they should possess any considerable degree of dignity of charact... See More
The Supreme Court decides the Amistad case...
Item #650843
January 25, 1840
THE NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, January 25, 1840 This is a very historic issue as the back page contains the report from Judge Judson (U.S. Federal District Judge) concerning the Amistad case, setting the slaves free. The report has a small head reading: "The Amistad Case" and begins: "Judge Judson has, at length, decided on the case of the blacks of the Ami... See More
The amazing Benjamin Banneker... Capt. Sutter, before the gold...
Item #650842
June 14, 1845
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, June 14, 1845 Inside has most of a column taken up with: "Benjamin Banneker" beginning: "The last number of the Maryland Colonization Journal contains a memoir of Benjamin Banneker, a free colored man of Anne Arundel county, who was distinguished for his mathematical attainments & the worth and excellence of his character..." w... See More
Kind comments for the Mormons...
Item #650841
July 23, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, July 23, 1842 Page 3 has an article headed: "Illinois" with subhead: "The Mormons" which has near the beginning: "...In regard to moral principles, there is no city either in this state or in the United States that can compare with the city of Nauvoo. You may live in our city a month and not hear an oath sworn, or see one pers... See More
Death Of John Jay... Pirates hanged, and slave ships captured...
Item #650837
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
Executed as pirates... Slavery in Missouri?
Item #650820
May 27, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, May 27, 1820 The back page has a note concerning "Missouri" that: "...the great question, whether the further introduction of slaves shall be prohibited or not, by the constitution now about to be formed, most seriously occupies the public attention. The result appears to be doubtful." and a report headed: 'Pirates"... See More
In praise of freed slaves fighting in the War of 1812...
Item #650816
January 28, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 28, 1815 Articles within include: "Lexington, Kentucky" which is descriptive of it (see image); "Naval Establishment", a very lengthy: "Treasury Report" which takes over 4 pages. Also: "Events of the War" has some nice reports from New Orleans, beginning: "We are yet without definite intelligence fr... See More
The Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 is enacted...
Slavery abolished in the British Empire... a West Indies report...
Item #650813
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1834
* Slavery is abolished in the British Empire
* A report from the West Indies
Although inconspicuous, page 421 has a noteworthy report from the West Indies regarding the emancipation of the slaves in that region as a result of the enactment of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833. Also present are articles regarding the
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* Slavery is abolished in the British Empire
* A report from the West Indies
Although inconspicuous, page 421 has a noteworthy report from the West Indies regarding the emancipation of the slaves in that region as a result of the enactment of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833. Also present are articles regarding the
The historic Slavery Abolition Act of 1833...
Obituary of the famed abolitionist William Wilberforce...
Item #650752
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1833 Near the back is the: "Obituary - William Wilberforce" which takes over 3 pages. Wilberforce was a member of Parliament who lead the charge to abolish slavery. The historic Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 would receive the Royal Assent on Aug. 26, less than a month after his death. This incredible historical event is m
... See More
Slave Ad from 1817....
Item #650684
April 22, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., April 22, 1817
* Slave advertisement from the Nation's Capital
The back page has a lengthy reward ad for a runaway described as the Negro 'CHARLES'. (see image)
News of the day and other ads. Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.
Unique 1817 slave ad... an entire family...
Item #650680
February 20, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., February 20, 1817
* Entire Negro family for sale advertisement
* Slaves - slavery - nation's capital
Page 3 has a unique slave ad for the sale of an entire family - quite rare. The ad includes the owner's insistence for the buyer be a good master. Two other slavery ads as well. Unusual to find such ads from our nation's capital.
O... See More
Anger over the Trail of Tears...... Franklin quote...
Item #650576
August 1, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 1, 1829 The top of the ftpg. has a small bit about Martin Van Buren, Secretary of State at the time, being granted an honorary doctorate of law degree from Rutgers' College.
Inside has an article: "Slavery In Colombia" as well as: "Georgia And The Cherokees" being a letter from the brother of a chief and his anger at their ... See More
Abolition Of slavery...
Item #650575
July 25, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 25, 1829 Near half of the ftpg. is taken up with: "Abolition of Slavery" which concerns Virginia, noting: "...revise the constitution of the commonwealth, praying for the adoption of some provisions in the new constitution by which the slave population in the state may be checked, or reduced, and, if possible, ultimately done away..."... See More
Death Of John Jay... Pirates hanged, and slave ships captured...
Item #650573
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
Concerns for political troubles in creating a new government...
Item #650328
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1784 Among the articles are: "Ancient Customs Elucidated--The Feast of Yule" "History of the Race of Gypsies Further Illustrated" which takes nearly 3 pages; "An Account of the Experiments Made by the Aerostatic Machine of M.M. Montgolfier" the famous balloonist (see); and more.
There is over half a page on the Q... See More
Discussing the Navy... The slave trade...
Item #650285
April 14, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, April 14, 1821 Over two pages are taken up with a lengthy & detailed report headed: "Navy of the United States" with discussion on costs of operations, etc. The report is signed in type by: John Rodgers. Nearly 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "Slave Trade" which has much discussion on this controversial subject (see... See More
A college for African-Americans...
Item #650284
October 1, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 1, 1831 Within this issue is an interesting article headed: "Negro College" coming from New Haven,and the text beginning: "Our readers, no doubt, will be surprised at the caption of this paragraph & will wonder what we mean by 'Negro college'. We will inform them that we mean, without any jesting, to say that ther... See More
Slave uprising in Jamaica...
Item #650281
February 25, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, February 25, 1832 Within this issue is an article with a small heading: "Jamaica" with the report beginning: "We have awful details of the late proceedings of the slaves in this island One hundred and fifty estates had been laid waste by fire...More than two thousand slaves had been killed or executed--hung up by scores, and without ... See More
Early anti-slavery newspaper with fine content......
Item #650090
May 22, 1846
THE HERALD OF FREEDOM, Concord, New Hampshire, May 22, 1846 A semi-monthly anti-slavery newspaper done by Nathaniel Peabody Rogers. (see hyperlink for much on him & the newspaper) Articles included are "Letters from 'The Old Man of the Mountain'"; "The Death of Torrey"; "President Polk's Piety"; "The Shakers"; and more.
Four pages, lit... See More
Insurrectionist Nat Turner has drowned?
Item #649966
October 29, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 29, 1831 Page 2 includes a rather brief report headed "Gen. Nat" which reads: "It is believed that this distinguished leader of the blacks at the massacre in Virginia, was drowned, in attempting to cross New river. So says a letter to the governor of the state." This report proved to be untrue as he was hanged a mont
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Amistad slave ship...
Item #649934
October 9, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, October 9, 184 See the photo below for the brief, back page report concerning the "Africans of the Amistad" slave ship. A few years ago Stephen Spielberg did a movie on the Amistad.
Other reports include: "Cuba & the Slave Trade", reports from Canada, "Letters of Ex-President General Andrew Jackson" includes one sign... See More
Infamous pirate Jean Lafitte... Negotiating for a peace with England...
Item #649927
October 22, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 22, 1814 Nearly the first 12 pages are taken up with "The Instructions" to the ambassadors to England charged with negotiating a peace to end the War of 1812. Included are 5 letters signed in type by: Jas. Monroe and one by the President: James Madison.
An article: "Pirates of Barrataria" has a New Orleans dateline and men... See More
The trade in slavery... Executed as pirates...
Item #649925
June 17, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, June 17, 1820 An inside page has a nearly two page article titled: "The Slave Trade" which has some fascinating details of the discovery of slave ships, some of the text including: "...I do further declare that the state in which these unfortunate creatures were found is shocking to every principle of humanity, seventeen men sha... See More
Mordecai Noah and his new Jewish homeland in the Niagara River... Horrors of the slave trade...
Item #649924
October 1, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 1, 1825 Page 5 has a nice half page article: "Ararat" which is about the plans for the famous Mordecai Manuel Noah, the first American-born Jew to attain national prominence (see hyperlink) to create a new homeland for the Jews on Grand Island in the Niagara River (see photos).
Also within: "The slave trade is prosperous, wit... See More
Hambone's Meditations rascist comic....
Item #649471
April 7, 1921
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, April 7, 1921
* Hambone's Meditations racist cartoon
* James Pinckney Alley - cartoonist
* Ex-slave Tom Hunley of Misssissippi
James Pinckney Alley was the creator of the syndicated cartoon panel, Hambone's Meditations, and the first editorial cartoonist at The Commercial Appeal in 1916. The character of Hambone was inspired by J. P. Alley's enco... See More
The ladies of Charleston... Map of a portion of Russia... Ben Franklin on the state of America...
Item #649133
July 1, 1786
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1786 Two pages are taken up with: "The Internal State of America, being a True Description of the Interest & Policy of that Vast Continent, by His Excellency Dr. Benj. Franklin, President of the State of Pennsylvania."
Both plates called for are present, one being a nice foldout map titled: "Chart of the Course of the Don and th... See More
Washington celebrated in Philadelphia en-route to his inauguration...
Item #649119
June 1, 1789
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1789 Among the articles are: "Extract from a Sermon at Bristol on the Slave Trade" "Description of a Tour Through the West of England" and so much more. But the best content is news headed: "America" which reports from Philadelphia: "...his Excellency George Washington, the President Elect of the United States, arrive... See More
P.T. Barnum - "The Mammoth Opera Scheme"...
American slave trade...
Item #649082
June 3, 1858
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, June 3, 1858
* The African slave trade
* P.T. Barnum's letter to the editor
The front page has an article headed: "The Slave-Trade And The American Flag". See image for text. Page four has an interesting letter to the editor entitled: "The Mammoth Opera Scheme", signed in type by P.T. Barnum.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a ... See More
Tom Thumb exhibit...
Item #649062
November 3, 1848
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, November 3, 1848 A pg. 3 notice headed "Gen. Tom Thumb" gives details about the appearance of the " Man in Miniature" at the Boston Museum. Other news of the day including slavery related content is present as well.
Archival mends to two minor tears at the spine, a small piece missing in the blank outer margins, occasional foxing to unrelate... See More
Thomas Jefferson on African colonization...
Item #649040
April 19, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 19, 1817 The most interesting article is: "African Colonization" which is introduced by: "The following is an extract of a letter written by Thomas Jefferson..." datelined at Monticello, Jan. 21, 1811, and signed by him in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Other items are: "Life of Fulton", being Robert Fulton; nearly half a p... See More
Working towards the Maryland Jew Bill...
Item #649039
January 16, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 16, 1819 Under: "Rights of Conscience" is a report which ultimately led to the historic Maryland Jew Bill. Bits include: "...from...delegates of the state of Maryland appointed to consider the justice & expediency of extending to persons professing the Jewish religion, the same privileges that are enjoyed by Christians. This repo... See More
Indian Troubles at Wounded Knee...
Item #649013
February 7, 1891
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, February 7, 1891 The front cover of the issue features a full page illustration entitled "Hard Luck". Inside the issue are: half page "The Recent Indian Troubles in South Dakota"; full page "Scenes in the United States Senate During the Debate on the Fair Elections Bill"; full page "The Recent Indian Troub... See More
From the Confederate capital... A 251-round boxing match...
Item #648972
January 6, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 6, 1862
* Rare rebel title
* Account of the 251- round boxing match between Edward Burnett and James Fitzgerald
Not only a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy. The prime feature of the front page is an extremely detailed, round by round account of: "The Great Prize Fight" which went 251 rounds and th... See More
Amazing Grace... Abolishing slavery (British) discusion...
Item #648711
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, January, 1807 Within this 90+ page issue is a report headed: "Proceedings In the First Session of the Third Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland, 1806", which begins: "Lord Grenville brought in a Bill for abolishing the Slave Trade, which was read the first time." This brief report was the init... See More
The Vicksburg "Outrage": five gamblers hanged, rumors of a slave revolt...
Item #648604
August 1, 1835
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 1, 1835
* John Murrell slave revolt
* "Great West Land Pirate"
* Vicksburg, Mississippi
The ftpg. has an editorial headed: "Vicksburg Outrage" which comments on the: "...official account of the hanging of five gamblers at Vicksburg, Miss...". This concerns the angry mob which decided to expel all professional ... See More
Phillis Wheatley, famous "negro" slave turned poet...
Item #648275
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May 1773 * Phillis Wheatley
* Famous "Negro" servant turned poet
Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the great article: "Some Account of Phillis, a Learned Negro Girl" which is a letter to the publisher stating: "Proposals have just been published for printing by subscription, some poems written by Phillis, a ... See More
Reverend George Whitefield... Methodism...
Reports from South Carolina, St. Augustine, and Georgia... slavery...
Item #647979
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June, 1739 Near the back is a section headed: "Historical Chronicle" with news from England & other parts of Europe. One of the reports is from Switzerland & notes: "...people who went from this country to inhabit the British colonies of Carolina and Georgia are returning from thence, the climate not agreeing with them.
... See More
West Virginia becoming a state was a heinous act of Congress...
Item #647964
December 17, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 17, 1862 Among the column heads on the Civil War are: "The Most Heinous Act of the Abolition Congress" which was the admission of West Virginia into the Union (see photos); "The Last Dodge Worse than the First--The President Convicted Out of the Mouth of His Own Friends". Most of a pg. is taken up with: "The War Power Of the President... See More
Slaves from the Amistad have died...
Item #647785
November 9, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 9, 1839 The middle of the back page has a small mention concerning the slave ship Amistad reading: "L'Amistad. Another of the Africans of the Amistad died on Monday last, at New Haven, making five who have died since their arrival in this country." A wealth of other news of the day from across the country including an item on &... See More
Case of the Amistad slave ship...
Item #647784
November 23, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 23, 1839 Near the back most of a page is taken up with: "The Case of Mr. Ruiz and Montez" concerning the Amistad slave ship case. This famous slave ship and the revolt of its occupants was not only a notable legal case at the time, but in 1997 was made into feature length movie by Stephen Spielberg. A wealth of interesting content ... See More
The Amistad slave ship...
Item #647779
March 7, 1840
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 7, 1840 Page 3 has: "The Amistad" which is essentially a letter headed "The Amistad Africans" which begins: "We have no doubt the interference of the British government in the matter of the Amistad Africans was well enough intended, though we fear it will do more hurt than good..." with more (see).
This famous slav... See More
Joseph Smith defies authorities...
Item #647773
August 27, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 27, 1842 An inside page has an article: "Illinois" with subhead: J"The Mormons" which notes: "...for the persons of Joe Smith and O. P. Rockwell, states that the proper authorities have as yet been unable to comply with the demand. the proper writs were issued by Gov. Carlin...They found Smith & Rockwell & se... See More
Discussing the slave trade...
Item #647753
November 21, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 21, 1812 The front page begins with a "Message from the President to Congress, signed: James Madison. Inside includes; "West Florida" "Russia & Spain" "Privateering" "Important Discovery" being perpetual motion; "The Slave Trade" and more. Near the back is over a full page on: "Events o... See More
The Question of Southern Slavery in 1858....
Item #647685
November 6, 1858
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 6, 1858.
* Southern Slavery question
* Southern Slavery question
The back page has: "The Slavery Question In The South" "Comprehensive and Conservative View of the Field by a Southern Statesman" "The Northern Agitation Exhausting Itself--A Hopeful View of the Future" "Speech of Hon. James R. Hammond, Delivered at Barnwell Court House, October
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Congo Negroes in 1858.....
Item #647684
September 5, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 5, 1858
* Congo, Africa Negroes
* Slaves to South Carolina
* Pre Civil War slavery question
The front page has: "The Congo Question In South Carolina" "Cause of the Capture of the Putnam--Crowds to See the Negroes--Apprehension of a Rescue--Removal of the Negroes--The Coming Trial of the Slave Crew" A detailed report.
* Congo, Africa Negroes
* Slaves to South Carolina
* Pre Civil War slavery question
The front page has: "The Congo Question In South Carolina" "Cause of the Capture of the Putnam--Crowds to See the Negroes--Apprehension of a Rescue--Removal of the Negroes--The Coming Trial of the Slave Crew" A detailed report.
Other news
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