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"Don't give up the ship!"...
Item #705391
July 22, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 22, 1815 The entire front page and almost all of page 2 are taken up with: "Lawrence and the Chesapeake" which has much on the battle which cost Captain Lawrence his life.
Portions of the report include: "...Lawrence fell! and the remainder of the fight, if fight it can be called, was as disgraceful as the first eight minutes were b... See More
Follow-up on Napoleon Buonaparte: after Waterloo...
Item #700682
September 08, 1815
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Sept. 8, 1815 There is much on Napoleon after the historic Battle of Waterloo, with: "Cessation of Hostilities" "Note In Buonaparte's Hand-writing" "Bonaparte's Port-Folio" "Bonaparte In London" "Of the Future Government of France" 'Buonaparte's Comparisons" a report beginning: "It would... See More
Electoral votes counted: Monroe the winner...
Item #705393
February 19, 1817
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 19, 1817 A page 2 report datelined "Washington, Feb. 13, 1817" reports: "According to the provisions of the Constitution, the votes given by the Electors...were yesterday counted...in the presence of the Senators and Representatives in Congress, and it was officially proclaimed by the President of the Senate; that JAMES MONROE is elected ... See More
First of this title we have offered?
Item #699465
May 11, 1818
THE CHAMPION & SUNDAY REVIEW, London, May 11, 1818 The masthead also notes: "Of Weekly News, Literature, and the Arts" which defines what is within the pages. This might be the first of this title we have offered, this issue coming from the private collection.
Sixteen pages, 7 1/4 by 10 inches, some light dirtiness, good condition.
On slavery in Missouri...
Item #699385
December 04, 1819
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Dec. 4, 1819 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.
Inside has an article: "The Missouri Question" which is prefaced with: "...publication of Mr. King's obser... See More
Death of Napoleon Bonaparte... Coronation of King George IV...
Item #677875
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1821 The most notable content is the very nice "Obituary" of "Napoleon Buonaparte" as the article is headed.With a dateline of May 5 the report begins: "At St.Helena, of a lingering illness, which had confined him to his bed for upwards of forty days, Napoleon Buonaparte. He desired that after this death his body should b... See More
The Monroe Doctrine...
Item #705112
December 06, 1823
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 6, 1823 An inside page has the "President's 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. This directive became known as the Monroe Doctrine and served as the cornerstone for American... See More
From the nation's capital...
Item #698884
January 24, 1824
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, D.C., Jan. 24, 1824 A somewhat uncommon title from the nation's capital, existing for about 8 years. This is the volume 1, number 22 issue.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
The republic of Texas has a constitution much like the United States', with one exception...
Item #705392
October 16, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 16, 1824 The back page has: "Texas" which is a letter from Stephen Austin stating that: "The government of this nation has finally settled down into the federal republican system & the outlines of the constitution are copied from the United States, with the single exception of an exclusive religion in favor of the Roman Catholic.... See More
Celebrating the new Erie Canal...
Item #705437
October 10, 1825
BELLOWS FALLS INTELLIGENCER, Vermont, Oct. 10, 1825 Page 3 includes a nice account of the celebration of the arrival of the first boat on the Erie Canal, headed; "New York Celebration". Included is the governor's "Address" which begins: "This solemnity, at this place, on the first arrival of vessels from Lake Erie, is intended to indicate & commemorate the navigabl... See More
Creek Indians give up their land in Georgia...
Item #702759
April 25, 1826
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 25, 1826 Pages 2 & 3 has\ve more than 2 columns taken up with the: "Creek Treaty", which was a notable treaty with the federal government in which the Creeks ceded much of their land in Georgia. This was also known as the "Treaty of Washington".
Great to have this not this document in a newspaper from the nation's c... See More
Charles Carroll & the Declaration of Independence...
Item #697000
July 19, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 19, 1828 The front page has: "Charles Carroll" which gives details of the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence presenting a copy of The Declaration to the mayor of New York City, along with a copy of a letter written in his own hand which states in part: "Grateful to Almighty God for the blessings which, through J... See More
Inauguration & inaugural address of President Andrew Jackson...
Item #705387
March 09, 1833
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 9, 1833 Certainly the best content in this issue is the inside page account of: "The Inauguration" which is followed by the: "Inaugural Address Of The President Of the United States, Fourth of March, 1833" which takes over half a page This was the inauguration & inaugural address of Andrew Jackson.
Other items of interest ... See More
Texas...
Item #689422
January 04, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 4, 1834 Inside has an item on: "Texas" concerning S. T. Austin, delegated to represent the affairs of Texas at the city of Mexico, and noting: "...that it was expected Texas would soon be admitted into the union as one of the Mexican states..." with a bit more. Much reporting from Congress.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches,... See More
Death of LaFayette... New Jewish synagogue... Sherath-Israel...
Item #705388
June 21, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 21, 1834 Page 11 has a very early report of the death of Lafayette: "...By a late arrival we learn that the good LAFAYETTE died on the 20th May in the 77th year of his age. The papers are filled with tributes of respect to his memory. He was the illustrious link between the past age & the present--the man of two worlds." More de... See More
Existed for only 20 issues...
Item #701274
August 01, 1835
THE ZODIAC, Albany, August, 1835 This was a short-lived monthly paper: "Devoted To Science, Literature, and The Arts" as noted in the masthead. This is the volume 1, number 2 issue of a paper that existed for just 20 issues. The masthead features a nice, planetary engraving.
Complete in 16 pages, 9 by 11 3/4 inches, some light damp staining, nice condition.
A great title for an anti-slavery themed newspaper...
Item #693300
July 20, 1843
EMANCIPATOR AND FREE AMERICAN, Boston, July 20, 1843 As the title would suggest, this is an anti-slavery themed newspaper, and a great name for a newspaper with this focus.
Page 2 has a political notice supporting "For President, James G. Birney" for the Liberty ticket, created by abolitionists who believed in political action to further antislavery goals. It existed only from 184... See More
Quite lengthy on the Mormon War...
Item #685145
September 27, 1845
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 27, 1845 Inside has various reports under: "Illinois" including: "The Temple at Nauvoo" which mentions in part: "...The first roof of the Temple, has been made of white pine shingles and plank..."
with more. This is followed by: "A Mormon War" which is a letter from Sept. 14 with details of an attac... See More
Pre-Civil War Kentucky, lasted just over a year...
Item #701267
March 11, 1846
THE TRUE AMERICAN, Lexington, Kentucky, March 11, 1846 It is uncommon that we are able to obtain pre-Civil War newspapers from Kentucky. This newspaper only existed from June 3, 1845 thru Oct. 21, 1846, and was suspended for over a month in 1845. This is the vol. 1 number 34 issue.
Among the articles are: "Result of Emancipation in the British Colonies" "To the Laborers of Ky... See More
Reports on the Mexican War...
Item #691625
May 08, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 8, 1847 Page 2 has over a full column taken up with: "OFFICIAL - Official Report of Col. Doniphan" datelined from the Hqts. of the Army of Chihuahua" which has much on the Mexican War.
Page 3 has: "The War" which includes several items. Also: "Late From Monterey" and: "Another Brilliant & Signal ... See More
The Mormons are taking to farming...
Item #691654
June 14, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 14, 1847 Page 3 has a few items on the Mexican War including: "Reinforcements for the Army Under Gen. Scott"; a letter from "Damp Near Monterey" signed in type: Z. Taylor; "From the Western Border".
This last item includes: "The Mormons are represented to have gone into farming on a large scale at the Bl... See More
News from the Mexican War...
Item #690590
July 24, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 24, 1847 Page 3 has: "Further From Vera Cruz" which has much reporting on the Mexican War, taking nearly a full column.
Also: "A Skirmish With the Indians" is a report from the banks of the Arkansas River.
Four pages, nice condition.
Campaign newspaper supporting Zachary Taylor for President... Great political cartoon for a masthead...
Item #702593
July 27, 1848
THE BATTERY, Washington, July 27, 1848 This was a campaign newspaper supporting Zachary Taylor for President and Millard Fillmore for Vice President.
In the era before radio, television, and the internet it was not uncommon for political parties to create short-lived newspapers to support their candidate and publicize their political platform. Such newspapers were short-lived; once the elec... See More
The California Gold Rush... An early report...
Item #717567
December 02, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 2, 1848 Page 3 has a report headed: "From California" which includes in part: "...fully confirms the most glowing accounts heretofore received in the States of the richness & extent of the gold region...the gold is found from the tops of the highest mountains to the bottom of the rivers..." with more. An early report on t... See More
President Polk's state-of-the-union address...
Item #698889
December 08, 1848
EMANCIPATOR & REPUBLICAN, Boston, Dec. 8, 1848 Although the title would seem to imply this is an anti-slavery newspaper, the content is mostly political. Most of pages 2 and 3 are taken up with the "President's Message" signed in type by: James K. Polk. This was his annual state-of-the-union address.
This is just the second of this title we have offered.
Four pages, never... See More
Several items on the California Gold Rush of 1849...
Item #705420
April 25, 1849
DAILY HERALD, Newburyport, Massachusetts, April 25, 1849 This issue has many reports concerning the Gold Rush of 1849, with the front page beginning with a quite detailed letter which is prefaced with: "From Mexico" "...the following letter...who went out to California in command of a company of adventurers, taking the Mexican route...his narrative contains much interesting an... See More
Very lengthy report from California on gold, politics, slavery, and more...
Item #705395
August 02, 1849
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Aug. 2, 1849 Page 3 has nearly 2 columns of reporting headed: "Late & Important From California" with a wide range of news from the Far West. In fact, this is one of the lengthier reports from Calif. we have seen from this era.
A few bits include: "...Gold hunting is carried on with as much success as ever...emigrants are continually ar... See More
Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper... The Fugitive Slave Bill...
Item #701041
September 05, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 5, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Among the many page 3 ads is one 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 showrooms in the ... See More
Very famous anti-slavery newspaper... On the Fugitive Slave Law...
Item #695936
August 21, 1851
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Aug. 21, 1851 An anti-slavery newspaper which is best known for its link to the best-selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This historic work first appeared as a 41-week serial in The National Era, starting on June 5, 1851.
The complete serialization appeared almost entirely in the National Era b
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Two advertisements for the sale of Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Item #705454
May 06, 1852
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., May 6, 1852 The back page has not one, but two advertisements for the sale of: "Uncle Tom's Cabin". One ad begins: "A constant supply of this most interesting work will be kept for sale..." and the other begins: "Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe's Great Story, first published in the 'National Era' and now just issued in t... See More
Many prints of American Indians...
Item #689980
February 09, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, February 9, 1856 The front page is mostly taken up with the Mass. state arms and scenes emblematic of the state.
Among the prints within are: "Floating Church Off the Tower, London" "Statue of Rubens, At Antwerp" "Royal Spanish Bull-Fight act Madrid". With an article on: "American Indians" are prints of; "An Mandan... See More
A rare title from this early Gold Rush town...
Item #702010
April 16, 1856
COLUMBIA GAZETTE, AND THE SOUTHERN MINES ADVERTISER, California, April 16, 1856 Columbia is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, in Tuolumne County, California. It was founded as a boomtown in 1850 when gold was discovered in the vicinity during the California Gold Rush. The town's historic central district is within Columbia State Historic Park, which preserves the 19th century minin... See More
On John C. Fremont as the first Republican candidate for President... Bleeding Kansas...
Item #700329
June 23, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 23, 1856 This issue has several reports on the reaction to John C. Fremont as the Republican candidate for President, the result of the very first Republication Convention just several days prior.
There is also content on Bleeding Kansas with: "Kansas - A New Invasion" and other bits.
Bleeding Kansas describes the period of repeated outbreaks of violent gue... See More
Baseball before the Civil War.... Calling for an historic convention...
Item #705412
January 03, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 3, 1857 A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". This is a volume one issue.
Inside has most of a column taken up with: "Base Ball" being a very lengthy account of: "The Gotham Club", one of the more not... See More
The first convention of clubs: the birth of organized baseball...
Item #705413
January 31, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 31, 1857 A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
This is the vol. 1 number 11 issue.
The page 13 report could be considered the birth of organized baseball. The top of the first column is headed: "BASE BALL - Young N... See More
On the anniversary of the arrival of Mormons in Utah...
Item #700535
September 18, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 18, 1857 Near the bottom of page 3 is: "The Latter-Day Saints" which mentions in part: "...the 10th anniversary of the entrance of the pioneer Mormons into the valleys of Utah was celebrated... Addresses were made by B. Young and Heber Kimball..." with more detail on the celebration.
Four pages, large folio size, slig... See More
Early views of Macon, Georgia...
Item #690031
January 16, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 16, 1858 Inside has two pages with 4 prints on: "Macon, Georgia" including: "Botanic College at Macon" "Court House, Jail & Gas Works" "Female College at Macon" and: "Railroad Station".
The back page has a print of the: "City of Tunis, Africa".
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
John Brown and the Harper's Ferry uprising...
Item #699718
November 08, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 8, 1859 The last column of the front page has: "The Harper's Ferry Affair" "The Excitement & Crisis in the South" with many subheads. Also: "The Law of Virginia In Regard to Pardons" and "A Warning from Accomack".
Page 4 has an editorial on it headed: "The Revolutionary Sentiment & the Crisis at the South".
... See More
Lincoln's historic Proclamation responding to the beginning of the Civil War...
Item #688724
April 17, 1861
WESTERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, Cincinnati, Ohio, April 17, 1861 Although the title would suggest mostly religious content, there is also much reporting on the on-going Civil War.
From the beginning weeks of the Civil War, items include: "Virginia Versus Slavery" "The Day of Trial" which begins: "Civil war has been fairly inaugurated. One portion of the country has arra... See More
From the beginning events of the Civil War...
Item #691118
April 25, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, April 25, 1861 The first column has a great stack of war-related headlines on the beginning events of the Civil War including: "THE WAR" "The 7th Regiment in Washington" "Jefferson Davis and Gen. Beauregard in Richmond" "Arrangements for an Attack on the National Capital" "35,000 Rebel Troops on the March" "Necessity for... See More
Front page reports on the Civil War...
Item #675393
September 08, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 8, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "General McClellan's Sunder Order" "Thirty Sentences of Death" "Pickets Captured--Rebels in Rage" "Sharp Work Among Pickets" "Boldness of the Rebel Officers" "The Rebels' Departmental Correspondence" and ... See More
Lincoln on Fremont's "emancipation proclamation"... Mormon troubles...
Item #702205
October 03, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 3, 1861 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
The prime content would be the page 6 report: "The President and General Fremont's Proclamation--Correspondence Between Mr. Lincoln and Hon. Joseph Holt" which concerns Fremont's controversial "E
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The Civil War begins, from a New Orleans perspective...
Item #701038
October 17, 1861
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Oct. 17, 1861 Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a fight. So "Confederate" issues from New Orleans are li... See More
The Southern rebellion...
Item #692715
December 11, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 11, 1861 Nice front page column heads on the Civil War include: "The Southern Rebellion" "Battle Expected on the Potomac" "Rebels Driven from Freestone Point" "Capture of Marauders in Missouri" "Garret Davis Elected Senator from Kentucky" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (desired), once folded in quart... See More
Very large Civil War map shows the Beaufort vicinity...
Item #705396
January 11, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 11, 1862 Most of the front page is taken up with a huge Civil War map headed: "The Scene Of Operations at Port Royal Ferry..." with a subhead. The map shows much detail of the Beaufort vicinity.
There are also first column heads: "Additional Details of the Affair at Port Royal Ferry" and "Our Map of the Scene of General Stevens' Operations&... See More
Stonewall Jackson resigned his command?
Item #717570
February 08, 1862
DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, Feb. 8, 1862
* Very rare Confederate title
* General Stonewall Jackson - resigns?
Among the various reports inside is an interesting one: "The Richmond Whig is pained to hear that Gen. Jackson ('Stone Wall') has resigned his commission in the army, and says that 'in him the service loses one of the bravest of the brave--the idol of hi... See More
Great graphic presentation on the division of the nation during the Civil War...
Item #701633
March 05, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, March 5, 1862 If there was a definitive newspaper from the Civil War that would be great for display, this very well might be it.
Most of the front page is taken up with a large & very detailed map headed: "THE PRESENT AREA OF THE REBELLION. The Loyal States and Territories of the Union in White, the Disloyal in Black." Perhaps no other issue graphically prese... See More
Two Civil War maps...
Item #701636
July 01, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, July 1, 1862 More than half of he front page is taken up with a very large map headed: "M'CLELLAN'S FIELD OF OPERATIONS IN VIRGINIA..." which has much detail on the Richmond vicinity.
Page 2 has a large map: "THURSDAY'S AND FRIDAY'S BATTLE FIELDS--The Scene of the Late Important Military Operations on the Chickahominy River" with related ... See More
From the capital of the Confederacy in 1862....
Item #705403
August 12, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 12, 1862 Not just a newspaper from the Confederate, but from the capital of the Confederate states. The front page has: "Important From the North--Call For 600,000 More Men--A Draft to Be Immediately made" "From Culpeper" "From The South Side" "Changing His Base" with the bulk of the front page taken up with a le... See More
Large map of the Civil War in Virginia...
Item #691070
August 27, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Aug. 27, 1862 The front page is dominated by a nice & very detailed map headed: "POSITION OF THE ARMIES IN VIRGINIA" with further particulars.
One column heads as well including: "General Morgan's Position" "A Big Rebel Army Near Him" "The Guerrilla War In Kentucky" "Repulse of Rebels at Fort Donelson" and more... See More
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