Historic Newspapers: Pre-Civil War
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Item #554181THE GLOBE, Washington DC, May 13, 1837
* Early Whiteface Mountain description
A page 3 report about the "Highest Mountain In New York" states, in part: "White Face, a mountain in Essex County...is found by Professor Emmens...to be 4855 feet above the level of the sea...while Round Top of the Catskill range,... Read full description -
Item #554061CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE & JOURNAL, N.Y., June 19, 1829
* John Cleves Symmes, Jr. death
On page 3 in the "Obituary" section is one that reads: "In Hamilton, Butler county, Ohio, the 19th ult. Capt. John Cleves Symmes, extensively known as the author of the theory of open poles and concentric spheres..." & more.
News of the day,... Read full description -
Item #553743THE GLOBE, Washington, December 5, 1837 On page 2 under "Twenty-Fifth Congress, Second Session" is mention that:
* ...the President would send a message, in writing, to...Congress, at 12 o'clock this day. The following message was received from the President... through his private secretary, A. Van Buren, Esq.
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Item #553731SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, dated January 15, 1848
* Uncommon sporting title
Interesting articles include: "A Winter Jaunt To Niagara Falls" "Camp Hunting In Mississippi" & "Wrestling With A Bear"
and more. Area of staining in the outer margin, lite foxing, otherwise nice. 12 pages. -
Item #553342Unknown Title (print only) circa 1856
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title and date of this lithograph is unknown. This is a tinted lithograph entitled "Napha from Bamboo Village".
The size is approximately 11.5 by 8.5 inches. This print has very lite dirtiness, otherwise is in nice condition. Please... Read full description -
Item #553339Unknown Title (print only) circa 1856
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title and date of this lithograph is unknown. This is a tinted lithograph entitled "Temple at Tumai, Lew Chew".
The size is approximately 11.5 by 8.5 inches. Please refer to the photos for more details.
NOTED: This is showing... Read full description -
Item #553338Unknown Title (print only) circa 1856
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title and date of this lithograph is unknown. This is a tinted lithograph entitled "Light House, Point de Galle, Ceylon.
The size is approximately 11.5 by 8.5 inches. This print has some very lite dirtiness and two fold creases toward the... Read full description -
Item #553189Unknown Title (print only) circa 1855
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title and date of this lithograph is unknown. This is a tinted lithograph entitled "Summit of the Nearest Ridge South of Grand River - Traversed in passing around lateral Canones 12 O'clock, September 12".
The size is approximately 11.5... Read full description -
Item #553185Unknown Title (print only) circa 1855
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title and date of this lithograph is unknown. This is a tinted lithograph entitled "View of Sangre De Cristo Pass - Looking Northeast from Camp North of Summit, Aug. 11th".
The size is approximately 11.5 by 8.5... Read full description -
Item #553006EVENING POST, New York, NY, June 18, 1833
* Andrew Jackson New York City visit
* 19th century original reading
On page 2 under "Progress of the President" is a detailed report about Andrew Jackson's visit to New York City. Parts of the report describe his appearance and more.
Other news of the day throughout.
4 page in good... Read full description -
Item #552775THE SUN, New York, 1834 This title was the first penny newspaper in the country. The masthead contains a nice woodcut image. Has various bits of news along with the pg. 2 “Police Office” reports which are interesting to read. Quarto-size, 4 pages, occasional foxing, but otherwise nice. -
Item #552566EVENING POST, New York, NY, December 8, 1832.
* President Andrew Jackson...
* Early 19th century original reading
Page 2 has a message from the President to the Senate explaining why he returned a bill that provided for "...the settlement of claims of States, for interest on advance to the United States...", signed in type: ... Read full description -
Item #552482THE JEFFERSONIAN, Albany, New York, March 17, 1838 A volume I issue (number 5) of this uncommon title which lists Horace Greeley as the editor in the masthead. Mostly political-related content.
Has a "Summary Of News" on the back page.
Quarto-size, 8 pages, front page, some lite foxing. -
Item #552078GRANITE FARMER, Manchester, New Hampshire, April 7, 1852
* Uncommon title
Mostly agriculture-related content. Has an ornate masthead that includes an engraving of the "Old Man In The Mountain".
Front page has stray writing in the right margin & some foxing in the upper half, some lite wear. Measures 15 1/2 by 11 inches. -
Item #551839THE JEFFERSONIAN, Albany, New York, March 3, 1838 A volume I issue (number 3) of this uncommon weekly title that lists in the masthead Horace Greeley as the editor. Has mostly political-related content, but also has a "Summary Of News" on the back page. Quarto-size, 8 pages, front page has stray writing in the lower margin, some lite foxing. -
Item #551759CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE & JOURNAL & ZION'S HERALD, New York, January 22, 1830
* Frankfort, Kentucky as the Capital est.
* Early 19th century original
A page 3 report from "Kentucky" says the general assembly "...convened at the new capitol, at Frankfort, on the 7th December. The capitol is not yet... Read full description -
Item #551605BRATTLEBORO MESSENGER, Brattleboro, Vermont, April 6, 1827
* Brattleboro, Vermont
* Uncommon title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Foxing with little fold wear, otherwise good. -
Item #551084Harper's Weekly set of 5 issues, dated weekly from October 31, 1857 through November 28, 1857, all featuring a serialized portion of "The Lazy Tour Of The Two Idle Apprentices", by Charles Dickens. This is a great way to purchase the entire series, all five issues, for more than 20% off the single issue price. The issues are... Read full description -
Item #550639MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, March 22, 1826
* Ornate eagle masthead
* Middletown, Connecticut
Here is a nice, four page newspaper which contains a rather ornate masthead which features an engraving of a heraldic eagle in the center.
A displayable issue as such. Various news of the day & a wealth of ads as... Read full description -
Item #550130INDEPENDENT PRESS, Lawrenceburgh, Indiana, April 12, 1854
* Lawrenceburg, Indiana
* 1854 Original... Indiana
Has bits of news, topical reports, anecdotes, ads, and some literary content.
Minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition. 4 pages. -
Item #549822BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Massachusetts, April 21, 1826
* Attorney general William Wirt
* 19th century original reading
A page 3 report says, "Mr. Writ [sic], Attorney General of the United States, has been appointed Professor of Law in the University of Virginia. The... Read full description -
Item #549751BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Massachusetts, September 22, 1826
* Albany, New York population growth...
* 19th century original reading...
A page 3 report says that the population of Albany has increased from 12,630 in 1820 to a current population of 17,100. Also states that: "...50 substantial brick houses, a... Read full description -
Item #549713PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, N.Y., February 14, 1857
* Uncommon sports related issue
An inside page has two letters concerning the game of "Wicket". Includes a small diagram of the ground plan. Another page has an article: "Snipe-Shooting On The Down Jersey' Marshes."
Much more. A volume I issue.16 pages in good condition. -
Item #549712DOLLAR WEEKLY, New York, January 8, 1842
* Seated Liberty Dollar
* Uncommon title
The masthead has an engraving of a dollar coin, the cost of a yearly subscription.
Back page has an engraving of "Street Sweepers" and a lengthy report about an Irish sweeper. A volume I issue (number 7) of this uncommon title.
Large area of... Read full description -
Item #549657NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 18, 1820 Over 3 pages are taken up with the: "President's Message", being James Monroe's annual state-of-the-union address. At its conclusion it is signed in type by the President: James Monroe.
The annual address was a tradition begun with Washington and continues to this... Read full description -
Item #549655NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 2, 1820 Within is a report headed: "South Sea Islands" which reads in part: "Since the death of Tamahamaha, king of the Sandwich Islands, we hear there has been a desperate battle fought for the right of succession to the crown. It terminated in the dethronement of the young prince,... Read full description -
Item #549472EVENING POST, New York, NY, May 17, 1847
* Battle of Tuxpan, Veracruz
* Commodore Matthew C. Perry
On the front page under "The Capture Of Tuxpan" is a brief report, followed by the "Official" account of the capture, datelined "United States Flag Ship Mississippi, At sea, off Vera Cruz, April 24, 1847." The account is signed... Read full description -
Item #549464COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, May 25, 1822
* Natural Bridge caverns
* Watertown, New York
* Early Florida colony
Page 2 has a brief report that says: "A stupendous Cavern has recently been discovered in Jefferson county, N.Y. which has been explored 100 rods"
The cavern mentioned is located... Read full description -
Item #549461COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, from Massachusetts, dated February 11, 1826.
* President John Quincy Adams
* Education
On the front page under an engraving of an eagle and shield is:
* An Act to authorize the Legislature of the State of Ohio to sell the lands heretofore appropriated for the use of Schools in that State...
signed in type: John Quincy Adams.
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Item #549413RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Massachusetts, May 13, 1825
* Early Union Illinois report
* Anti government act by residents
Page 3 has a report: "More Decency!--In the town of Union, (Illinois,) the citizens fasted the effigy of Mr. Cook, their Representative, to a whipping post, scourged it, hung it, shot it, and burnt... Read full description -
Item #549252COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, January 26, 1828
* Daniel Webster's wife's death
Listed among the page 3 obituaries is one that begins: "In New-York, on Monday Morning last, Mrs. Grace Webster, consort of the Hon. Daniel Webster, Member of the Senate of the United States, From Massachusetts. Her remains are to be removed to this... Read full description -
Item #549194NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, NY, July 26, 1859
* English Poet Alfred Tennyson
* 1st Baron
On page 2 under "Tennyson' New Poem" is a report about Tennyson's new poem, "The Idylls of the King". A lengthy poem taking most of the page. Tennyson added to this poem in 1869 & 1872, and completed the great work in 1885.
Other news of the day... Read full description -
Item #549122THE WASHINGTON UNION, Washington, D.C., August 29, 1858
* Pike's Peak gold discovered
* Cherry Creek
* Start of Colorado gold rush
A page 2 report headed "Newly Discovered Gold Mines" says: "Monsieur Borden and company have arrived in Kansas City, from Pike's Peak, Nebraska Territory. He reports newly... Read full description -
Item #549018COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, October 11, 1828
* Early Augusta, Maine capital building cornerstone
* Madame Johnson makes a 3 mile aerial excursion near Philadelphia
* The Presidency of Harvard College
Page 2 "Mail Items" has: "Preparations of for the erection of the Capitol of Maine have...commenced at... Read full description -
Item #548986COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, November 23, 1822
* Sante Fe New Mexico
* Camanche Indians
A page 2 report from St. Louis says: "Col. Cooper's party have returned from their commercial enterprise to Santa Fe....they found no difficulty in traversing the wilderness with their wagons which they drove into Santa Fe....The people of... Read full description -
Item #548805SUNDAY SCHOOL ADVOCATE, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 8, 1856
* Sunday School newspaper for children
Has religious-related content for young folks. Some illustrations and an ornate masthead.
Small folio-size, 4 pages, large are of staining, some lite foxing. -
Item #548572EVENING POST, NY, September 3, 1847
* Thomas Hart Benton
* Missouri Senator
Page 2 has a report: "The honorary of L.L.D. was conferred on the Hon. Thomas H. Benton, at the late annual convention of the Missouri State University..."
Other news of the day includes: "Western Steamboat Disasters" "Money Digging"... Read full description -
Item #548444WASHINGTON UNION, Washington D.C., August 8, 1857
* Cape May via railroad advertisement
* Pre civil war news from Nation's Capital
Page 3 has an ad for passenger service to Cape May via the Washington Branch Railroad. Has details about departure and schedules, connections and ticket prices, as well as carriage hire "on the island".
News of the... Read full description -
Item #548438EVENING POST, New York, October 8, 1847
* General Tom Thumb - "On Display"
Page 2 has a report: "Gen. Tom Thumb continues to attract crowds at the Museum. Every Levee is fully attended, although he holds five distinct ones every day....Everybody who has seen him will want to see him again..." and a bit more.
Other news of the day includes:... Read full description -
Item #548403THE JEFFERSONIAN, Albany, New York, February 24, 1838
* William Henry Harrison son's death
Lists Horace Greeley as the Editor in the masthead. Has general news, state legislative business and commentary on political issues of the day.
The back page has a report about the death of William Henry Harrison, Jr., the 36 year old son of Gen. Harrison.
A... Read full description -
Item #548344NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 19, 1829 In the reports from Congress is discussion of land in Tennessee, which includes: "...but after a brief debate Mr. Crockett's resolution was agreed to. The following are the names of the select committee, Messrs. Crockett, Evans of Me. Tracy, Polk, Hawkins, and Grennell..."... Read full description -
Item #548074NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, NY, August 4, 1836
* Early Summer resorts
* Long Beach and more
* Original 19th century reading
A pg. 2 report says: "It is estimated that... 2000 citizens of Philadelphia are absent from the city at this time. At least 500 are at Cape May..." plus mention that the others are at Brandywine Springs, Long Beach, Long Branch,... Read full description -
Item #548067BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Massachusetts, July 13, 1827
* Early shark fishing
Page 3 has a report: "A New Haven papers says, that 17 large sharks were taken in that harbor July 2d, at one haul in a seine for taking white fish..." plus mention that most of the white fish escaped because of the damage to the nets caused by the sharks.
Other... Read full description -
Item #548043WASHINGTON UNION, Washington D.C., July 22, 1857
* Kansas troubles
* Robert John Walker
Page 2 has a "Proclamation" addressed "To The People Of Lawrence", signed in type: R. J. Walker, the Governor of the Kansas Territory.
A page 2 report about the visit of the "railroad excursionists" includes a letter... Read full description -
Item #547696THE NEW YORK HERALD, dated July 19, 1855.
* Vacation in 1855
On page 2 under "The Watering Places" are interesting letters from visitors at the following locations: "West Point Highlands", "N.J. Cape May" (has two letters), "Old Point Comfort", and "Richmond & Warrenton Springs, Virginia" These letters take... Read full description -
Item #547685NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, from Washington D.C., dated December 21, 1815.
* Pennsylvania Governor Simon Snyder
On pg. 2 under “Pennsylvania” is the “Governor’s Message”, signed in type: Simon Snyder. The back page has a reward ad for a runaway “Negro Man named David”.
Other news of the day includes:... Read full description -
Item #547604THE NEW YORK HERALD, in good condition, dated July 28, 1855.
* Vacation in 1855
Page 3 has: "Our Summer Retreats Pleasant Letters from the Lake, Sea and Mountain Side Accounts of the Season at Cape Island, Schooleys Mountains, Lake Mahonpac & Lake Winnipisseogee". Also has a letter from Coney Island and a report: Southern Watering Places. Various... Read full description -
Item #547557SACRAMENTO UNION, California 1859.
* Sacramento, California
This is one of the earliest California newspapers we have the pleasure to offer. As might be imagined issues from the Gold Rush vicinity--just ten years after the start of the rush--are difficult to find. As perhaps you've... Read full description -
Item #546866THE MOTHER'S ASSISTANT & YOUNG LADY'S FRIEND, Boston, Massachusetts, April, 1854
* Uncommon title
* Parental themed magazine
Has content designed to aid in "domestic education" and promote "parental responsibility" using the Bible as a guide. Octavo-size, 32 pgs.,... Read full description -
Item #545662BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Massachusetts, May 18, 1827
* Early Springfield, Massachusetts...
* Population...
A page 3 report about Springfield, Mississippi, says the population there is 5764. The report continues, mentioning that: "...Within 10 years, 4 spacious and elegant houses of public worship have been... Read full description
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