NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, July 12, 1834

* The Mormons in Missouri : early report
* Death & funeral of Lafayette

This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century.

Within this issue is an article headed: "The Mormons In Missouri", the full text of which takes close to half a page, which includes near the beginning: "...the breaking out of a furious civil war between the Mormons and the residents of Jackson county in the state of Missouri...". The photos show the full text of this early Mormon report.
Another page as a report headed: "Lafayette--the Good" which reports on the death of Lafayette, beginning: "Lafayette is no more!--The brave, the noble, the generous, the patriotic hero--died on the morning of the 29th..." with more (see photos). This report on Lafayette continues to take over a full page with subheads: "Lafayette--The Dying Scene" and "Funeral Of Lafayette" (photos show portions).
Another item headed: "Gold Coin Laws" is an Act of Congress which provides some specifications concerning the minting of gold coins in the United States, followed by an: "Act Regulating the Value of Certain Foreign Gold coins within the United States".

Among other reports in this issue are:

* "Indian Antiquities"
* "Mr. Wise of Virginia"
* "Bunker Hill Monument Association"
* "Freemasons In Rhode Island"
* "Laws Of the United States"

This issue is complete in 16 pages, measures about 6 1/2 by 10 inches, very nice condition.