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The situation at the Dartmoor Prison...
Item #716052
June 14, 1815
CONNECTICUT SPECTATOR, Middletown, June 14, 1815 Page 3 has a letter with an early report concerning the Dartmoor Massacre, noting in part: "...I enclose you an account of the distressing affair at Dartmoor Prison...When we quitted that prison...we left there 5200 American prisoners..." with more detail, all taking half a column.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Large chart of the land battles of the War of 1812...
Item #709923
May 04, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 4, 1816 Pages 2 and 3 are taken up with a very extensive chart of the: "LAND BATTLES" of the recently-ended War of 1812, columns headed "Place of Action" "When Fought" "Commander's Names" and more.
The top of page 4 has a chart: "A Comparative View of the Aggregate Loss of the American and British Ar... See More
Large chart of the land battles of the War of 1812...
Item #708001
May 04, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 4, 1816 Pages 2 and 3 are taken up with a very extensive chart of the: "LAND BATTLES" of the just-ended War of 1812, columns headed "Place of Action" "When Fought" "Commander's Names" and more. The top of page 4 has a chart: "A Comparative View of the Aggregate Loss of the American and British Armies in the Several Campaigns".
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/2 i... See More
A short-live title from the nation's capital...
Item #699380
November 23, 1816
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Nov. 23, 1816 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Politics of the day seems to consume the issue although there are occasional bits of nonpolitical items.
Sixteen pages, 6 1... See More
Landmark event in women's history: former woman slave petitions as an heir to her brother's estate...
Item #709913
October 29, 1817
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 29, 1817 In 1818 a woman named Pamela Sparhawk petitioned the Mass. General Court to be recognized as heir to her brother’s estate.
What makes this remarkable? Pamela Sparhawk was a formerly enslaved Black woman.
Pamela separated from her brother in childhood. After more than a decade of bondage in Boston and nearby Newton, she was determined to build a life of
Indian treaty... Slave ads...
Item #708176
January 08, 1818
RICHMOND ENQUIRER, Virginia, Jan. 8, 1818 The back page has the text of a treaty with the Menominee Indian tribe and the government of the Missouri Territory, which includes the signatures in the of James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, and the "X" marks of various Indian chiefs.
The back page also has ads for "A Runaway...a negro man slave named Ralph...", and: "Negroes... See More
Love the title if not the content...
Item #701711
October 03, 1818
THE IDIOT, OR INVISIBLE RAMBLER, Boston, Oct. 3, 1818 A quite rare issue which lasted but 52 issues, published "By Samuel Simpleton" and is "Devoted to Innocent Amusement" as noted in the masthead.
An eclectic array of content which includes a page 3 engraving of, presumable, the "Idiot", his image in the masthead as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, ... See More
Much on the Seminole War in Florida...
Item #708175
March 20, 1819
ESSEX REGISTER, Salem, Massachusetts, March 20, 1819 Over a full page of reports--half on the front page and half on page 2--is taken up with: "Documents Accompanying the Strictures on Mr. Lacock's Report on the Seminole War", this being the first of 3 Seminole Wars. Included are 6 letters signed by: Andrew Jackson.
In this war General Andrew Jackson led an incursion into the ... See More
Account of an 1812-1813 expedition from Louisiana through Texas...
Item #709685
August 28, 1819
SUPPLEMENT TO VOLUME THE SIXTEENTH OF THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, (1819).
Page 42 begins: "Province of Texas" which includes a "...brief history of an expedition in 1812 and 1813, from Louisiana into the Texas..." and "...The expedition carried on against the government of Spain in the Provine of Texas, which commenced in 1812, by a body of Americans, sided by malcontents in the count... See More
Publication with farming details...
Item #714612
October 13, 1820
AMERICAN FARMER, Baltimore, Maryland, Oct. 13, 1820 Subtitled: "Rural Economy, Internal Improvements, Prices Current" which pretty much describes the content within.
Eight pages, 9 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
Terrific article on the Erie Canal...
Item #714592
October 12, 1821
THE UNION, Philadelphia, Oct. 12, 1821 Over half of page 2 is taken up with a very detailed discussion on the Erie Canal headed: "Internal Improvement" noting in part: "...The canal in question, when completed, will extend from the Hudson river near Albany, to Buffaloe at the north eastern extremity of Lake Erie...But it is not merely those who reside on the very borders of th... See More
The Monroe Doctrine...
Item #708289
December 10, 1823
MASSACHUSETTS SPY & WORCESTER ADVERTISER, Dec. 10, 1823 Pages 2 and 3 contain the "MESSAGE" being James Monroe's annual address to Congress.
Part of his message contains the historic language warning European powers not to get involved in any affairs in the western hemisphere. Notable within this text, near the beginning is "...as a principle in which the rights... See More
James Monroe has land & property for sale...
Item #702817
March 20, 1824
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, March 18, 1824 The bottom of the front page, under "Land For Sale", is a detailed notice that begins: "For sale, my tract of land in Albemarle County, heretofore my residence..." and more about the location of the property as well as the various amenities and improvements. The ad is signed: James Monroe.
Pages 2 and 4 each of an: "... See More
Pair of issues on the suppression of the slave trade with England...
Item #708019
June 05, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 5 and 12, 1824 This is a pair of consecutive issues covering the agreements with England and the various documents and discussions relating to the: "Suppression of the Slave Trade" which was enacted in 1824.
Several documents are signed in type by the President, James Monroe, and the appropriate British commissioners.
The reports begin in the June 5 issu... See More
Jews emigrating to the United States...
Item #714591
December 23, 1825
RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Dec. 23, 1825 Page 2 has: "Emigration Of Jews To the U. States" which takes over half a column. This is followed by a smaller report: "Persecution of Jews in Rome".
Four pages, nice condition.
On the death of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson...
Item #703975
July 13, 1826
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 13, 1826 Both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1826. This issue has several items concerning them, including some funeral reports. See the photos for the various reports. Nice to have these accounts in this famous title from the nation's capital.
Four pages, minor margin wear... See More
Rarely do we find early newspapers from Canada...
Item #714610
August 01, 1827
THE CANADIAN SPECTATOR, Montreal, Aug. 1, 1827 A very early Montreal newspaper as we rarely receive such from the 1820's.
The front page has a letter headed: "Desperate Pirate". Page 3 has more than a column headed: "United States" with various reports, including one noting a meeting: "...on the subject of a canal from Lake Erie to Lake Michigan by improving the... See More
Duff Green's pro-Jackson newspaper...
Item #710888
January 10, 1831
UNITED STATES' WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, Washington, D.C., Jan. 10, 1831 Published by the famed Duff Green, he took an intensely partisan stance in this newspaper, incorporating crude humor & vehement attacks & accusations against Jackson's opponents. Following Andrew Jackson's election in 1828 this paper briefly became the primary organ of Jackson's administration, & wou... See More
Published by the famed Duff Green...
Item #708340
July 11, 1831
UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH, Washington, a lot of six issues from 1827-1828. This was a politically-themed newspaper published by Duff Green, who had come to Washington to establish a newspaper to promote the candidacy of Andrew Jackson. Mott says, "Green proved to be of the hard-hitting politician type of editor." which could be taken literally as during the publication of the "Extra... See More
Early Catholic newspaper with huge masthead...
Item #707502
April 06, 1832
UNITED STATES CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCER, Boston, April 6, 1832 This rather rare title lasted for just one year, having begun in October, 1831 and ending in September, 1832. The issue is a "vol. III" issue as this publication was preceded by one titled "Jesuit, or Catholic Sentinel" and they kept the same volume numbering. It was also, curiously, superseded by the same title as well.
Its most str... See More
Nice report on the Black Hawk Indian War...
Item #709967
August 08, 1832
NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, Aug. 8, 1832 Page 2 has a report on the Black Hawk War, a brief conflict between the United States and Native Americans led by Black Hawk, a Sauk Indian leader. This was the war in which Abraham Lincoln was an Illinois militia soldier, although he saw no combat.
About half a column has several reports, bits including: "... See More
Published by the colorful Duff Green...
Item #702085
October 14, 1833
THE UNITED STATES TELEGRAPH, Washington, D.C., Oct. 14, 1833 This is a case where the publisher is more historically significant than the newspaper: Duff Green.
Born in Kentucky, Duff Green taught school & fought in the War of 1812 before moving to the Missouri Territory in 1816. He soon became a prominent citizen of Missouri, served in both houses of the state legislature, and in 1824 ... See More
German language newspaper from 1833 Harrisburg...
Item #710037
January 09, 1834
HARRISBURGER MORGENROTHE, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Jan. 9, 1834 A quite scarce newspaper for the German-speaking community in the Harrisburg area, printed entirely in the German language. Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers" notes that only the Pennsylvania State Library has a reasonable run of this title, two other institutions having but a single issue.
Four pages,... See More
Existed for a short run before being suspended & later resurrected...
Item #719628
May 21, 1835
MORNING HERALD, New York, May 21, 1835 Although the title might seem common, this is a quite rare newspaper as it existed for the brief time of May 6 thru August 12, 1835 before being suspended, then coming back with a revised title for a lengthy publication run, ultimately merging with the N.Y. Tribune.
Page 2 has an interesting item: "The readers of the Sun can see the principal news... See More
Prelude to the Battle of the Alamo...
Item #708040
January 30, 1836
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 30, 1836 This issue has a great deal of reporting: "From Texas" giving the latest information on their struggles during this significant year.
The first report with a subhead: "Declaration of the Victims" beginning: "We the undersigned prisoners of war, condemned to be shot on Monday next..." and more taking over a full column.
This is followed by a repor... See More
The Seminole War in Florida... Texas & Mexico...
Item #708079
August 13, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 13, 1836 The front page has: "Mexico & Texas" with mention that the Mexicans will not fight until fall & that a treaty between Santa Anna & General Sam Houston had reached Mexico. Further particulars as well.
Other items include: "United States & Mexico" "Revolt of Negroes at Havana" "United States & Mexico" and much more.
Perhaps the... See More
Hawaii's first English language newspaper... volume 1, number 4...
Item #719730
August 20, 1836
SANDWICH ISLAND GAZETTE & JOURNAL OF COMMERCE, Honolulu, Oahu, Aug. 20, 1836 This was the very first English language newspaper published in Hawaii, known as the Sandwich Islands at that time. It is the volume 1, number 4 issue. It was preceded by only two Hawaiian language newspapers, which began in 1834, with this title being the first English-language newspaper printed in the Hawaiian
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Van Buren's inauguration & inaugural address... Jackson's farewell...
Item #709074
March 11, 1837
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 11, 1837 Page 2 begins with: "The Inauguration" which has details of the inaugural ceremonies for Martin Van Buren. This is followed by the: "Address" being his inaugural address, taking over a full page.
This is followed by parting respects to Andrew Jackson, including: "Farewell Address of Andrew Jackson to the People of the U.S." which is lengthier... See More
The Mormon War...
Item #708086
November 17, 1838
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington City, Nov. 17, 1838 The front page has a very nice item headed: "The Mormon War" portions of which include: "...from the scene of the Mormon difficulties. A meeting of the citizens of Fayette was called...to hear the accounts just brought of 'the most barbarous atrocities'. ..a letter was read from Major Woodward...Oct.25 which stated the arrival of infor
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The slave ship Amistad... The birth of photography...
Item #707297
September 28, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 28, 1839
Inside has a lengthy & historic two page article headed: "The Slaves Of The Amistad" being a detailed account of their trial in Hartford, including subheads "Affidavit of Bahoo" with his "X" signature mark; "Afternoon" and: "Decision of Judge Thompson". An excellent & detailed article, only portions of which are shown in the photos.
A... See More
The slave ship Amistad... The birth of photography...
Item #710527
September 28, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 28, 1839 Inside has a lengthy & historic two page article headed: "The Slaves Of The Amistad" being a detailed account of their trial in Hartford, including subheads "Affidavit of Bahoo" with his "X" signature mark; "Afternoon" and: "Decision of Judge Thompson". An excellent & detailed article, only portions of which are shown in the ph... See More
Short-lived campaign newspaper: the first issue published...
Item #711101
February 20, 1840
THE ROUGH-HEWER, Albany, New York, Feb. 20, 1840 This was a short-lived campaign newspaper that supported Martin Van Buren for President.
In the time before radio, television & the internet, short-lived newspapers supporting various candidates were among the very few channels for promoting support for a candidate. This title lasted for just 41 issues, this being #1, the first publish... See More
From Charleston, 20 years before the Civil War...
Item #698629
November 02, 1841
THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Nov. 2, 1841 A typical newspaper of the day, although most of the pages seem to be consumed with advertisements.
Four pages, two creases, good condition.
The notable George Latimer slave case...
Item #678266
November 10, 1842
NATIONAL ANTI-SLAVERY STANDARD, New York, Nov. 10, 1842 As the title would suggest, an anti-slavery newspaper from 19 years before the Civil War.
Although there are various articles relating to the anti-slavery movement, the most notable content is that concerning the case of escaped slave George Latimer, which became a major political issue in Massachusetts at the time. Over one-third of p... See More
The Millerite prediction did not happen...
Item #708091
April 29, 1843
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 29, 1843 The back page has a report: "Millerism" which is a fine report on the Millerite prediction that the world would end on April 23.
It includes: "The eventful 23d of April, 1843 was as delightful a day as our spring has offered. True, quite an ominous discovery was made in the morning; a large quantity than ever before noticed of a substance pr
Rare & lengthy account of Joseph Smith running for President...
Item #724423
June 08, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, June 8, 1844
* Joseph Smith running for U.S. president
* Mormons - Mormonism - Latter-Day Saints
It is not known by many today that Joseph Smith, leader of the Latter-Day Saints, ran for president of the United States in 1844.
After several years of harassment and persecution in Missouri and Illinois, Smith wrote to five men expected to be can... See More
On Joseph Smith and his failed presidential campaign in 1844...
Item #724420
June 22, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, June 22, 1844
* Mormons leader Joseph Smith
* Election campaign for president
* 1st presidential candidate to be killed
It is not known by many today that Joseph Smith, leader of the Latter-Day Saints, ran for president of the United States in 1844.
After several years of harassment and persecution in Missouri and Illinois, Smith wrote to fiv... See More
Rare and early title from Honolulu...
Item #668073
September 07, 1844
THE POLYNESIAN, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, Sept. 7, 1844 One of the earliest newspapers we have offered from Hawaii, and fourteen years earlier than the few of this title we offered in recent years.
The "first series" of this title existed for just 1 1/2 years from 1840 to 1841. It proved unprofitable and was shut down. The editor reestablished the paper under the same titl... See More
Mormons plan to head west...
Item #709333
February 14, 1846
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 14, 1846 The back page has an interesting article with a small head: "Mormons" concerning their plan to head West. Bits include: "...announces that they design to send out from thence into the western country, early in March...a company of young men, pioneers, with some families...who are to proceed to some spot near the Rocky Mountains, there ... See More
Much on the Mexican War...
Item #691618
April 22, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 22, 1847 Much reporting on the Mexican War with articles headed: "The Negotiations With Mexico" "The American Force at Buena Visa" which includes a chart of the various units; "Official--From New Mexico" which is a nearly 2 column article from Santa Fe. Also: "A Government Messenger To Mexico" "... See More
Emigrating from all corners of the country to California for the gold...
Item #708696
April 24, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 24, 1849 The top of page 3 has: "Western Emigration To California" relating to the historic Gold Rush of 1849. Near the beginning: "At this time every state in the Union, excepting Delaware and Texas, is represented at this place by a delegation of emigrants to California...the number will be greatly increased from each qua... See More
Slave ads & notices...
Item #710038
September 29, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 29, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Among the many ads is one on the front page headed: "Slaves! Slaves!! Slaves!!!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showr... See More
Proportion of slaves in several states...
Item #692318
March 01, 1851
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, March 1, 1851 Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city.
Among the articles within are: "Suffrage in South Carolina" "Disunion" and "Proportion of Slaves" which has interesting numbers; "Homestead" and more.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Great & large front page print of a military encampment...
Item #701303
August 17, 1854
THE AMERICAN SENTINEL AND ESSEX NORTH RECORD, Newburyport, Massachusetts, Aug. 17, 1854 This is the volume 1, number 2 issue of a rare title that existed for just six months.
This is a wonderful issue as half of the front page is taken up with an uncommonly large print of; "A Military Celebration at Indian Hill Farm...Head Quarters First Battalion Rifles, 4th Brig., 2d. Div., M. V. M.&... See More
Early farming newspaper from California...
Item #701301
May 10, 1855
THE CALIFORNIA FARMER, San Francisco May 10, 1855 This is quite early for a California newspaper. A nice engraving in the masthead, with much of the content having a farming theme, although there are other items as well.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it upon up to a single sheet, 12 by 17 inches, nice condition.
Terrific print of the Capitol of the United States...
Item #689987
April 19, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 19, 1856 The front page features an emblematic print of the: "State of Illinois" with a related article.
Other prints within include a full page with 3 prints of transportation in India; a wonderful & large, tipped-in doublepage centerfold of the; "NATIONAL CAPITOL". Also a print of: "A Southern Planter's Home in A... See More
'Bleeding Kansas'...
Item #700710
May 17, 1856
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 17, 1856 Page 3 has a report headed: "The Committee of Inquiry In Kansas" which takes over half a column to detail the latest in that troubled territory, with much on events around Lawrence.
"Bleeding Kansas describes the period of repeated outbreaks of violent guerrilla warfare between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces fo... See More
On 'Bleeding Kansas'... Deseret to be a Mormon state? On the beating of Charles Sumner...
Item #700063
May 29, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 29, 1856 Inside has reports relating to the slavery vs. anti-slavery factions as Kansas worked toward achieving statehood.
Page 4 has a report concerning the sacking of Lawrence, Kansas, as part of the "Bleeding Kansas" tragedy. Page 6 has considerably more with column heads: "Important From Kansas" "Lawrence Defenseless" "Incidents of Warfare" "Errors of War--Murders--H... See More
The situation in Kansas, and Black suffrage in New York...
Item #701491
September 08, 1857
THE WASHINGTON UNION, D.C., Sept. 8, 1857 Page 2 has two items on the "Bleeding Kansas" situation with: "Right About Face In Kansas" and: "Political Parties In Kansas". Also on page 2: "Negro Suffrage and Black Republicanism In New York".
Four pages, good condition.
Lovejoy's famous "Barbarism of Slavery" speech in the House...
Item #713894
April 17, 1860
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, April 17, 1860 Page 4 has a report beginning: "The speech of Owen Lovejoy of Illinois...in exposure and reprehension of human slavery, with the profane, ruffianly & murderous interjections by which its delivery was interrupted, will be found on another page..." with much more editorial commentary.
This very famous speech is found on page 7 headed:... See More
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