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TRAIL OF TEARS Samuel Houston & North Carolina GOLD Discoveries 1829 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394062159955

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 16, 1829  * Trail of Tears  * Samuel Houston  * North Carolina gold Page 3 has an article with a small head: "Gen. Houston" which has some speculation on why this former governor of Tennessee is leaving, ending with: "...They relate to domestic misfortunes. He has not only resigned the governor's chair of Tennessee--but abandoned the state, and for ever!"   Of course in a few years he would earn some acclaim for his efforts in Texas. An article: "The Creek Indians" includes: "...directed to remove his agency west of the Mississippi to the country allotted to the emigrating Indians..." which is concerning the infamous Trail of Tears. Among other articles in this issue are: "Th... See More  

Rare CONFEDERATE STRONGHOLD Memphis TN Tennessee Civil War 1861 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374053803694

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: MEMPHIS WEEKLY APPEAL, Tennessee, November 27, 1861  * Rare Confederate stronghold publication This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June 6, 1862, at which time the Yankees moved in and it became a Yankee city. Being a strong voice for the Confederacy, the "Memphis Appeal" newspaper would not continue under Yankee control. As Wikipedia notes: "...On June 6, 1862, the presses and plates were loaded into a boxcar and moved to Grenada, Mississippi, where it published for some time. The Appeal later journeyed to Jackson, Mississippi, Meridian, Mississippi, Atlanta, Georgia, and finally Montgomery, Alabama, where the plates wer... See More  

Rare ATLANTA GA Georgia CONFEDERATE Memphis TN Civil War 1864 Old Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 394068403774

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, Feb. 14, 1864  * Very rare Confederate title * Publisher on the run See the bottom of this listing for the fascinating history of this newspaper. Among the front page items are: "President Davis' Address to the Army" which is rather lengthy & signed in type: Jefferson Davis. This is a very nice, rousing address to his soldiers having near the end:"...Soldiers! Assured success awaits us in our holy struggle for liberty & independence & for the preservation of all that renders life desirable to honourable men..." & much more. Other ftpg. items include: "Exciting News from Mississippi" "From the Peninsula" "From the Rapidan--Official Dispatch" which is signed in type: R. E. Le... See More  

TENNESSEE STATEHOOD Joining the Union Recognized by Congress 1796 U.S. Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 394068166141

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 20, 1796 * Tennessee statehood * Joining the Union  A report on page 2 headed: "Tenesee [sic]" notes: "...relative to the territory south of the Ohio reported that that territory, now bearing the name of the State of Tenesee, was entitled to all the privileges enjoyed by the other States of the Union, and that it should be one of the sixteen states of America. Read twice & committed." And there is another brief item reading: "Another star to be added to the Federal Constellation---The new State of Tenesee is recognized by Congress." Tennessee would be officially admitted to the Union on June 1, 1796. Four pages, very nice condition.

END OF PROHIBITION 18th Amendment Repeal BEER RETURNS in Tennessee1933 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394027039227

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1933  * End of Prohibition in Tennessee * Beer - liquor returns The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TENNESSEE VOTES FOR REPEAL WETS WINNING IN CITIES" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the state of Tennessee ratifying the repeal of prohibition. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication. Complete with all 36 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.

Rare CONFEDERATE MEMPHIS TN Montgomery Alabama Civil War SAVANNAH 1864 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374006286160

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Montgomery, Alabama, December 22, 1864  * Very Rare Confederate title from the "traveling" newspaper * Memphis newspaper printed in Montgomery, Alabama * A wealth of Civil War related reporting * Warning: Savannah about to Fall! If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June 6, 1862, at which time the Yankees moved in and it became a Yankee city. The "Memphis Daily Appeal", dedicated to the Southern cause rallying both civilians & soldiers, it was the most important newspaper of the region, soon famously known as the "Moving... See More  

ALAMO TN Crockett County Tennessee NEGRO Lynching Hanging 1929 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394012272695

This issue is being offered as a piece of history.  We at Rare Newspapers offer such items being mindful of the truths that "Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it" (Sir Winston Churchill), and "To educate a man is to unfit him to be a slave" (Frederick Douglass). Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 30, 1929  * Joe Boxley Negro lynching in Alamo, Tennessee Page 21 has one column headings: "NEGRO, 19, LYNCHED BY TENNESSEE MOB" "Youth Accused of Attacking Woman Is Taken From Jail at Alamo and Hanged" "SHERIFF'S HOME STORMED" First report coverage on the lynching of Negro Joe Boxley in Alamo, Tennessee. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication. Other news, sports a... See More  

Rare CONFEDERATE CAPITAL w/ Battle of Murfreesboro 1863 Civil War VA Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373992312012

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 12, 1863  * Battle of Murfreesboro, Tennessee * From the capital of the Confederacy There is much war reporting here, from the Confederate perspective, including front page items with small heads: "Treatment of Negroes in the Government Service" "Yankee Army Coming" "Raising A Company" "Catching Deserters" "Latest From the North--The Battle of Murfreesboro in the North--The Yankee Claim a 'Glorious Victory'--Official Dispatch from Rosecranz" includes 2 dispatches on this historic battle signed by him in type: W. S. Rosecranz[s]. "The Yankee Secretary of War in Exultation Over the News" "The Enemy's Loss--Some of their Killed & Wounded" "The Enemy Acknowledge A Great Defeat At Vicks... See More  

TORNADOES OUTBREAK of March 21-22, 1952 Arkansas & More Disaster 1952 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373989487093

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 22, 1952 * Tornado Outbreak of 1952 disaster * Arkansas, Tennessee & Missouri The front page has a banner headline: "36 KILLED IN TORNADOES" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Complete with 24 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

1925 CLARENCE DARROW William Jennings Bryan PHOTOS Scopes Monkey Trial Dayton OH

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393957010366

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: ROTOGRAVURE SECTION only of The Detroit Free Press, July 19, 1925 * Scopes Monkey Trial * Dayton, Tennessee photos * William Jennings Bryan  * Clarence Darrow The front page of this section has two photos showing both William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow in Dayton, Ohio. (see) Other topics throughout. Complete Rotogravure section with 8 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI vs. Stanford Rose Bowl Victory Bill Tate 1952 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373934623916

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DETROIT NEWS, January 2, 1952 * Rose Bowl: Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Stanford * Sugar Bowl: Maryland Terps vs. Tennessee Volunteers * Cotton Bowl: Kentucky Wildcats vs. Texas Christian The front page of the sport's section has a six column headline: "'Worst Massacre' Since M 49-0 Victory" with subheads and related photo. Also reporting on the Cotton and Sugar Bowl games. Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in nice condition. Some small binding holes along the spine.

Rare CONFEDERATE COLUMBIA SC South Carolina Jeff. Davis 1864 Civil War Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373925453994

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DAILY SOUTH CAROLINIAN, Columbia, May 3, 1864  * Very rare Civil War publication A very scarce title from the Confederacy. Page 2 has an editorial headed: “Extortioners As Soldiers” and also: “War News” which has a variety of reports & subheads including: “Fight In East Tennessee” “Good Reports From Mississippi” “Important Proclamation” which begins: “Lieut. Gen. Polk has issued an important proclamation to all the soldiers in his department absent from their commands without leave. He offers pardon to all who will report for duty within ten days…” (see); “Cavalry Fight at Ringgold Gap”. Also: “From Virginia” begins: “Burnside has certainly arrived at Alexandria & is moving rapidly to form a junction with Grant in Cul... See More  

Rare BATTLE OF STONES RIVER Jefferson Davis 1863 CONFEDERATE Civil War Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373925452549

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Jackson, Mississippi, January 3, 1863  * Battle of Stones River - Murfreesboro, Tennessee * Jefferson Davis proclamation * Very rare publication This newspaper had fascinating history as it was chased around the South--see the information below. The most notable content in the issue is the back page report headed: "The Battle At Murfreesboro" "Confederate Victory Confirmed" "Additional Particulars" which includes a report signed in type by: Braxton Bragg (see). Also on the back page are: "From Vicksburg" "The Future At Vicksburg" "Death of Col. James L. Autry" "Letter From Grenada" "River Warfare" "Proclamation By The President" takes almost an entire column and is signed in type: Jefferson ... See More  

P. G. T. BEAUREGARD Letter & re. Battle of Gettysburg 1863 CONFEDERATE Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373893480383

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, August 27, 1863  * P. G. T. Beauregard letter * re. Battle of Gettysburg * From the Confederate capital A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy, the city to which all war-related news would flow. In additional to many advertisements, the front page has: "From General Lee's Army & The Valley--Other Movements" "Another Prize on the Rappahannock" "Look At Them" "The Situation In Tennessee" "Yankee Raid Into King George" "From Mississippi" "City Intelligence" "Rumors From the Southwest" and other smaller items. The back page is surrounded by a wide black mourning rule for the death of the former governor, as noted at the beginning of the editorial: "The Hon. John ... See More  

BATTLE OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN Chattanooga Campaign Tenn. 1863 Civil War Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373887314128

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 27, 1863  * Battle of Lookout Mountain * Chattanooga campaign - Tennessee * General Ulysses S. Grant victory Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GEN. GRANT'S VICTORY" "A Complete Triumph Over the Army Under Bragg Officially Announced" "Lookout Mountain Top, all the Rifle Pits in Chattanooga Valley, & Missionary Ridge Carried by Our Forces" "the Enemy In Full Retreat!" "Captures of 6,000 Prisoners & 52 Cannon" "Gen. Sherman Across the Chickamauga & Gen. Hooker at Ringold in Pursuit" & more. Eight pages, light damp stain to a lower corner.

FORT WRIGHT Randolph Tennessee TN Bombardment Civil War MAP 1862 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373851095091

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK HERALD, April 24, 1862  * Fort Wright - Randolph, Tennessee Although the front page is mostly taken up with advertisements, the prime feature is certainly the nice Civil War map headed: "FORT WRIGHT ON THE MISSISSIPPI. Its Position & Strength--Important Section of the River--Commodore Foote's Attack." The ftpg. also has a column of news from Central and South America. There are some Civil War reports on inside pages. Twelve pages, nice condition.

TEXAS A&M AGGIES Cotton Bowl College Football Win & More 1941 NYC Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373845493003

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, Michigan, January 2, 1941 * Rose Bowl: Stanford Cardinals vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers * Orange Bowl: Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Georgetown Hoyas * Sugar Bowl: Boston College Eagles vs. Tennessee Volunteers * Cotton Bowl: Texas A&M Aggies vs. Fordham Rams The sport's section has 1st report coverage on all the major bowl games which includes a five column headline: "Texas Aggies Top Fordham in Cotton Bowl Thriller" with subheads, lineup, stats and related photo. This section also contains reports on the Orange, Rose and Sugar Bowl games as well. Loads of text and more. Other news, sports, and advertisements of the day with World War II coverage. Complete in 68 pages, a little margin wear and tea... See More  

ABRAHAM LINCOLN Presidential Election & Jefferson Davis 1864 Civil War Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393654023113

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 12, 1864   * Abraham Lincoln election results * Jefferson Davis message Over two columns on the front page are taken up with reports headed: "The Election" and "The Result In New York" "Union Majority in the State Over Eight Thousand" plus it continues with some election results from six other states as well, some quite brief. The results from New York show a county by county tally, showing Lincoln as the winner: 65,309 against 56,103 for McClellan. Over half of pg. 2 is taken up with: "Jeff. Davis's Message--A Review of the Situation of the Confederacy--Arming Negroes Condemned--Atlanta & Richmond not Vital Points" with the lengthy address signed in type: Jefferson Davis. Following this repor... See More  

Very Rare PARSON BROWNLOW Knoxville TN Tennessee CIVIL WAR Rebel 1864 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373749942102

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: BROWNLOW’S KNOXVILLE WHIG, AND REBEL VENTILATOR, Tennessee, Nov. 30, 1864  * Very rare Civil War title  * William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow W. G. Brownlow, or  Parson Brownlow, was a fascinating personality to say the least. He regarded anyone who disagreed with him about religion or politics as an enemy. The circuit-riding Methodist parson turned to the press to spread his harsh anti-Presbyterian, anti-Calvinist rhetoric, and to spread his fervently held views on the inferiority of blacks & his unalterable opposition to secession. In 1861 Brownlow’s criticism of the Confederacy led the government to shut down his newspapers for 2 years. In December, 1861, Brownlow was arrested on a charge of high treason against the Co... See More  

Columbus HICKMAN KY New Madrid MO Missouri Civil War MAP 1862 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393615265257

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1862  * New Madrid, Missouri  * Hickman, Kentucky  The front page features a Civil War map headed: "The New Rebel Location on the Mississippi" at the border of Kentucky & Tennessee, showing Obionville, New Madrid, Hickman, Columbus, and more. There are many ftpg. column heads including: "The Enemy reported to be Concentrating at Chattanooga" "The Evacuation of Columbus Confirmed" "The Union Men to Be Armed" "The Flag In The Gulf States" "A Strong Union Sentiment Found in Mississippi" "From The South" "Our Advance into Tennessee" & much more. Complete in eight pages, and in nice condition.

General ANDREW JACKSON Presidential ELECTION Victory 1833 Wash. D.C. Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373723630445

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 14, 1833  * President Andrew Jackson election Page 3 has a notable report on the results of the: "Presidential Election" noting in part: "The hour of one having arrived,  the Senate  attended...the President of the senate...proceed to open the votes of the electors in the several states for President and Vice President of the United States..." with a bit more and a chart showing the votes by state. Then: "...Whereupon the President of the joint meeting proclaimed that ANDREW JACKSON of Tennessee, having a majority of the whole number o votes, was elected President...". Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine from disbinding, good condition.

Rare LIPMAN PIKE 1st Jewish Professional Baseball Player & Boaz 1865 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373722468458

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, August 19, 1865  * Lipman Pike - 1st Jewish professional baseball player * His brother Boaz Pike - rarely mentioned together On the back page under "The Field" & "Base Ball" is a summary and box score of a match played between the Atlantic and Eureka clubs. There is also a summary of a match between the "Second Nines" of the Eurekas and Atlantics with the box score which lists the famous "L. Pike" as the catcher, an "B. Pike" as the shortstop. Quite rare to see Boaz Pike, Lipman's lesser known older brother, listed in a box score. Lipman Pike, one of the best players during the early years of baseball, is remembered as one of the first Jewish ball players and is considered the first professional player... See More  

TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS Wins 1999 National College Football Championship Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373705260717

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 5, 1999 * Tennessee Volunteers college football * Wins Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida State * National Championship game The front page has a two column photo headed: "Tennessee Is Tops" The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Tennessee Is Peerless" with subhead and related photo. (see) First report coverage continues inside with a few more photos. Complete with all sections (90+ pages), very nice condition.

Best ELVIS PRESLEY DEATH Memphis TN Tennessee w/ Photos 1977 Old Newspaper RARE

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393497397801

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: MEMPHIS PRESS-SCIMITAR, Tennessee, August 17, 1977. * Hometown Issue * Elvis Presley Death * Great For Display The front page has a historic banner headline: "Memphis Leads World in Mourning For Elvis Presley" with subheads and related photos. Photos inside as well. (see) Best to have in this title.  Complete in 50 pages, nice condition.

BATTLE OF FAIR GARDEN Tennessee Gen. Samuel D. Sturgis 1864 Civil War Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373662172180

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 30, 1864  * Battle of Fair Garden - Tennessee Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Fighting Near Knoxville" "The Enemy Worsted" "Our Troops Fall Back" "Advance of Generals Sturgis and Granger to Lewisville" Longstreet Heavily Re-enforced" "A Great Battle Expected". Eight pages, very nice condition.