THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, February 26, 1848   Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly rare are those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, and from over 13 years before the outbreak of the Civil War. Page two has nearly a full column headed: "Important News From Mexico" with some of the text including: "...We hear further that the preliminaries of the treaty of peace were signed on the first day of February by the Mexican government...By the terms of this treaty we understand that the United States obtain the boundary of the Rio Grande, New Mexico and Upper California..." with more. Yet another column on pg. 2 is headed: "Mexican Affairs--The Treaty Of Peace" which does not confirm the particulars but rather gives several instances of having received some details (see photos). Also on the inside pages are: "Rumors of Peace" "Old Joe, the Indian Chief" "Ten Regiment Bill & the Pesidency" "Doings in Congress" and more, including an article headed: "Mormon Fanticism" which includes: "...a gentleman of Boston had obtained a divorce from his wife in consequence of her becoming a Mormon...obtained a divorce from his wife as she had deserted him to become the 'spiritual wife of a Mormon.' She was a woman of high endowments, accomplishments even...whose only failing was that she had allowed herself to be captivated by the ridiculous phantasies of the Mormon prophet.". The bkpg. is entirely taken up with ads including those headed: "Negro Kerseys" and "Negro Clothing" among others. Complete in 4 pages, folio size, slightly irregular at the blank spine margin, generally in very nice, clean condition.  A very desirable and early newspaper from Florida.