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A short-lived newspaper...
Item #690619
January 24, 1824
THE MICROSCOPE & INDEPENDENT EXAMINER, Albany, New York, May 19, 1821 This is the volume 1, number 11 issue of a somewhat uncommon title, existing until 1824.
The front page has an unusual item by: "Jacob Fearnot, Governor & Commander in Chief in and over the state of North Gotham..." being a Proclamation concerning a circus (see photos).
Four pages, two professional repa... 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.
Item #150655
February 11, 1824
SUPPLEMENT TO THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, (Washington), Feb. 11, 1824 A folio-size singlesheet, most of which is taken up by a "Speech Of Mr. M'Lane, (Of Del.)". Traces of foxing but mostly nice. Untrimmed.
Beginning the development of Florida...
Item #700950
March 13, 1824
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 13, 1824
* Development of Florida beginning
The front page has 3 Acts Acts of Congress, 2 signed in type by the President: James Monroe, one of which is: "An Act to Authorize the Laying Out & Opening Certain Public Roads in the Territory of Florida".
Page 3 has a curious article: "Arrest Of the Dead".
Four pages, never bound ... See More
Act signed by Monroe...
Item #557612
April 10, 1824
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, April 10, 1824
* President James Monroe act
* United States Military
On the front page under an engraving of the Great Seal is: "An Act making appropriations for the Military Service of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-four...", signed in type: James Monroe.
Other news of the day with many adverti... See More
An Act on Lobster Fishery...
Item #557180
April 17, 1824
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, April 17, 1824
* Lobster Fishery act
* Gloucester, Massachusetts
The front page has: "An Act regulating the Lobster Fishery in the town of Gloucester."
Page 3 has a report about the final performance of the Liliputian Minstrels at Pantheon Hall.
Other news of the day with many ads throughout. Some light foxin... See More
Act of Congress on the front page... Andrew Jackson as a candidate for President...
Item #700948
June 09, 1824
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 9, 1824 The front page has an Act of Congress: "An Act Enabling the Claimants to lands Within the Limits of the State of Missouri and Territory of Arkansas in institute Proceedings to try the Validity of their Claims".
Also on the front page: "General Jackson" which concerns him running for President.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed,... See More
Light Houses...
Item #150118
June 30, 1824
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 30, 1824 The ftpg. has an "Act" for the construction of "Light Houses, Light Vessels & Beacons" at many listed locations. Good condition.
Emigration of freed slaves...
Item #580974
July 03, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 3, 1824 An inside page has report headed: "Emigration of the Free Blacks", which tells of their colonizing on the island of St. Domingo, taking over 2 1/2 pages.
Complete in 16 pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, lite foxing, otherwise is in good condition.
As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-... See More
Pirates' rights... Plea for a Washington Monument...
Item #631459
July 15, 1824
NEW YORK PATRIOT, July 15, 1824 Items include: "Free Trade & Pirates' Rights" "Cause of the Separation of Lord and Lady Byron" "General La Fayette" . The back page has: "Washington Monument" which is a plea to create one, not to begin until 1848.
Four pages, small folio size, some foxing, nice condition.
Item #150145
July 29, 1824
THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, July 29, 1824 Pg. 3 has: "Capture Of Pirates" re. action near Matanzas.
Gold mining in Aruba...
Item #150329
August 28, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 28, 1824 See the photo for the short article on an inside page concerning gold mining in Aruba. An uncommon account.
A complete, 16 page issue measuring 6 by 9 1/2 inches, scattered foxing throughout but causing no loss of readability.
Andrew Jackson and La Fayette...
Item #685043
September 30, 1824
NEW YORK PATRIOT, Sept. 30, 1824 The front page has an article: "General Jackson" and a lengthier account on the back page also headed: "General Jackson.
Much of page 3 is taken up with details of the: "Reception of La Fayette In Philadelphia".
Four pages, small folio size, 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
Latest results on the presidential election...
Item #689415
November 27, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 27, 1824 The front page features a chart headed: "Presidential Election - Returns so far as they are known" showing votes for Adams, Clay, Crawford, and Jackson, with Adams having a commanding lead. Much related text as well carrying over to pages 2, 3, 4 & 5 with additional charts.
Inside has a fine letter signed in type: Bolivar&nb... See More
The Presidential election... American Indians: Choctaw, Osage, Creeks...
Item #672083
December 04, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 4, 1824 Among the articles are: "Presidential Election" which has a chart showing states and votes for each, plus another report of the Alabama votes for President by county.
Also inside: "LaFayette & the Sons of the Forest" being an emotional heart-felt meeting of Choctaw Indian chiefs and General LaFayette, which is ironi... See More
Richard Rush and the Annual Treasury Report...
Item #558603
January 04, 1825
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, January 4, 1825 The Annual Treasury Report" begins on the front page & concludes on page 2, signed in type: Richard Rush.
A page 3 report says: "A fire broke out in the Capitol, at Washington City, on Thursday night of last week, which destroyed a small part of the library...", plus mention that it was extinguished by some citiz... See More
Item #221092
January 08, 1825
Baltimore Patriot and Mercantile Advertiser, Baltimore, MD, January 8, 1825. (print only)
The is a advertisement print for a coach line and steam boat and also features the paper's masthead information. The print size is approximately 2.25 x 5.5 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 7.25 x 10.5 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color.... See More
Liberation of Peru... Death of a Revolutionary War hero...
Item #695035
March 01, 1825
FRANKLIN HERALD & PUBLIC ADVERTISER, Greenfield, Massachusetts, March 1, 1825
* Rare publication
Although not a rare title--this issue is volume 33--this is the first of this title we have offered, having come from the private collection.
Page 3 has: "Liberation Of Peru---Decisive Triumph" with the report taking over half a column. Page 3 also has a brief, black-bordere... See More
Monroe signs an Act of Congress...
Item #686216
March 30, 1825
COLLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 30, 1825
* President James Monroe
* United States Congress
The top of the front page has an Act of Congress concerning borrowing money, signed by the President: James Monroe.
Four pages, light damp stain to an upper quadrant, good condition.... See More
Anti government act by residents of Illinois...
Item #549413
May 13, 1825
RECORDER & 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 it."
Other news of the day, mostly religious.
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Pair of issues on the creation of the American Tract Society...
Item #639967
May 14, 1825
NEW YORK OBSERVER, May 14 and June 18, 1825
* American Tract Society creation
A pair of notable issues. The May 14 issue of this religiously-themed newspaper has about half of page 2 taken up with the creation of the "American Tract Society", whose formal beginning was on May 11. Included is their "Constitution" and well as the: Laying The Corner Stone" which w... See More
Verde Antique discovery in 1825...
Item #219976
July 01, 1825
BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, July 1, 1825.
* Verde Antique discovery
* West Chester New York
* Verde Antique discovery
* West Chester New York
A page 3 report says: A quarry of green marble has been discovered at West-Chester, N.Y. , in digging for the foundations of the State Prison...it resembles the celebrated Verde Antique...& the quarry appears to be very extensive. Other news of the day (mostly religious). 4 pages
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Amherst College 1st Commencement in 1825....
Item #217540
September 02, 1825
RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Sept. 2, 1825.
* Amherst College has 1st Commencement - Dartmouth College - Middlebury College
A back page report about Amherst College begins: The First Commencement (under the Charter) was celebrated the 24th inst. Details about the degrees conferred (lists the names of the recipients), and the appointments made by the trustees. Also comm
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* Amherst College has 1st Commencement - Dartmouth College - Middlebury College
A back page report about Amherst College begins: The First Commencement (under the Charter) was celebrated the 24th inst. Details about the degrees conferred (lists the names of the recipients), and the appointments made by the trustees. Also comm
Harvard University Commencement in 1825....
Item #217542
September 09, 1825
RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Sept. 9, 1825.
* 1825 Harvard University commencement
A back page report under Harvard University has some details about the recent commencement, mentioning in part that the degree of L.L.D. was conferred on the Hon. Henry Clay, Secretary of State. Also word that Lewis Cass, the governor of Michigan, received an honorary degree of L.L.D. at the commencement at
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* 1825 Harvard University commencement
A back page report under Harvard University has some details about the recent commencement, mentioning in part that the degree of L.L.D. was conferred on the Hon. Henry Clay, Secretary of State. Also word that Lewis Cass, the governor of Michigan, received an honorary degree of L.L.D. at the commencement at
Creating a Jewish city in the Niagara River...
Item #621216
September 10, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 10, 1825
* Hebrew city to be established
* Grand Island, New York
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
One of the brief articles on the back page reads in its entirety:
"An Hebrew city, to be called Ararat is to be laid off on Grand Island, N.Y., on the 15th or 18th instant, with masonic and military ceremonies. It will be located to face... See More
Creating a Jewish city in the Niagara River...
Item #623544
September 10, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 10, 1825
* Hebrew city to be established
* Grand Island, New York
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
One of the brief articles on the back page reads in its entirety: "An Hebrew city, to be called Ararat is to be laid off on Grand Island, N.Y., on the 15th or 18th instant, with masonic and military ceremonies. It will be located to face the mo... See More
Creating a Jewish city in the Niagara River...
Item #638114
September 10, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 10, 1825 One of the brief articles on the back page reads in its entirety: "An Hebrew city, to be called Ararat is to be laid off on Grand Island, N.Y., on the 15th or 18th instant, with masonic and military ceremonies. It will be located to face the mouth of the great canal." This was the project of newspaper publisher Mordecai Manuel N... See More
Creating a Jewish city in the Niagara River...
Item #644724
September 10, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 10, 1825
* Hebrew city to be established
* Grand Island, New York
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
One of the brief articles on the back page reads in its entirety: "An Hebrew city, to be called Ararat is to be laid off on Grand Island, N.Y., on the 15th or 18th instant, with masonic and military ceremonies. It will be located to face the mo... 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
New Jewish Synagogue, 1825...
Item #219998
October 14, 1825
RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Oct. 14, 1825.
* Israelites
* Synagogue in New York City
A page 3 item says: At a meeting of the Israelites in New-York, it was resolved to erect a new synagogue in the upper part of the city. The sum of 2648 dollars was subscribed, and 1000 dollars loaned, to effect the object. Other news of the day, mostly religious. Good shape.
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* Israelites
* Synagogue in New York City
A page 3 item says: At a meeting of the Israelites in New-York, it was resolved to erect a new synagogue in the upper part of the city. The sum of 2648 dollars was subscribed, and 1000 dollars loaned, to effect the object. Other news of the day, mostly religious. Good shape.
General Andrew Jackson visits Jackson, Tennessee... Death of Daniel Shays...
Item #659552
October 22, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 22, 1825 The front page has an early report regarding General Andrew Jackson's visit to Jackson, Tennessee, noting: "Gen. Jackson, with his lady...was invited to and partook of a public dinner given by the people of that town...The masonic fraternity also paid their respects to him...The general's toast was--the town of Jacks... See More
The Erie Canal is completed...
Item #648722
October 29, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 29, 1825 A front page report headed "The Erie Canal" begins: "Wednesday last was a great day in New York, the Erie canal being completed....Salutes were fired in succession....The first boat...is expected to arrive at New York on the 4th..." plus a related second report: "The Grand Salute" which begins: &... See More
Arrival of the first boat traveling the Erie Canal...
Item #631742
November 12, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 12, 1825 Near the back of the issue is an article headed: 'New York Canals" which takes over a full page, and begins: "As was expected, the first boat from lake Erie arrived at New York on the 4th inst. She was convoyed by a fleet of steam boats, gaily dressed & decorated..." with much more. The first boat was the "Senec... See More
Penny magazine from London...
Item #153255
THE PENNY MAGAZINE, London, 1836 A small illustrated periodical with an illustrated front page. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.
Measures 8 by 12 inches, 8 pages, some foxing throughout.
Handsome masthead makes it nice for display...
Item #215016
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, 1826 Not only is this a
nice, "newsy" newspaper from the early part of the 19th century, but
perhaps the best feature of this issue is the very handsome masthead
which includes nice lettering and a large engraving of a heraldic eagle
with sunrays emanating behind it, making it a nice candidate for
display. Many of the ads are illustrated as well. Co... See More
Holiday Carrier's Address....
Item #206698
January 09, 1826
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Jan. 9, 1826 The front page has: " The Post Boy To The Patrons Of The N.H. Patriot & State Gazette". Bit of lite fold wear and two minor foxing spots in this content, spine is a bit irregular, occasional foxing.
Item #206437
January 20, 1826
THE STATESMAN, N.Y., Jan. 20, 1826 A somewhat uncommon title containing general news and content, and ads. Lite fold rubbing on the ftpg., has a bit of stray writing in the right margin of the ftpg., some lite foxing.
School Laction Act...
Item #549461
February 11, 1826
COLUMBIAN 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.
Other news of the day inc... See More
Indian Treaties Kanzas & Osages Tribes...
Item #659568
February 11, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 11, 1826 A feature of this issue is a report on two "Indian Treaties" with the Kanzas & Osages tribes. The ftpg. has a report concerning the Creek Indians.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/2 inches, some light staining on the front page, otherwise in great condition.
As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the mo... See More
Arikara Tribe treaty in 1826....
Item #217302
February 14, 1826
The NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, D.C., February 14, 1826
* Treaty with Arikara Indian tribe
* John Quincy Adams
* Treaty with Arikara Indian tribe
* John Quincy Adams
On the back page under a woodcut of an eagle and shield is a treaty between the U.S. and the Ricara tribe of Indians. Includes the names of the Indian leaders who signed the treaty with an x mark, plus various military officers, and in type: John Quincy Adams. Other news o
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Indian treaty with the Mennatarees... Thomas Jefferson's financial troubles...
Item #659569
February 18, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, February 18, 1826 The front page has an article which begins: "A treaty with the Belantse-etea, or Mennatarees, was concluded between gen. Atkinson and maj. O'Falon & many chiefs of this tribe at the Lower Mandan village...It provides for a friendly intercourse between the parties..." with more.
Also on the ftpg. is a report which rea... See More
Thomas Jefferson's Monticello estate in 1826...
Item #217538
February 24, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, Feb. 24, 1826 Page 3 news under Summary includes: An application has been made to the Legislature of Virginia for a lottery, for Mr. Jefferson, to dispose of his estates to relieve himself of embarrassment, without a sacrifice of his remaining property. Granted in the House of Delegates 90 to 86.
The back page has details about the Capitol building in
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The back page has details about the Capitol building in
Ottoe & Missouri Indian Tribe in 1826...
Item #219802
February 25, 1826
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, Feb. 25, 1826.
* Ottoe and Missouri Indian treaty
* President John Quincy Adams
On page 2 under an engraving of an eagle and shield is a treaty between the United States and Ottoe and Missouri tribe of Indians, signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Includes the names of the Indians who signed the treaty with an x mark. Has the English translation of
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* Ottoe and Missouri Indian treaty
* President John Quincy Adams
On page 2 under an engraving of an eagle and shield is a treaty between the United States and Ottoe and Missouri tribe of Indians, signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Includes the names of the Indians who signed the treaty with an x mark. Has the English translation of
Ohio Legislature diverse...
Item #538972
March 03, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, March 3, 1826.
* Early Ohio government
* Early 19th century original reading
A page 3 report says:
The Legislature of Ohio that has just closed its session, was composed of 58 farmers, 26 lawyers, 7 mechanics, 7 merchants, 2 physicians, 2 printers, 1 miller, 1 surveyor, and 1 gentleman.
Other news of the day includes: "Robbery of t... See More
Middletown, Connecticut...
Item #592596
March 15, 1826
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, March 15, 1826 A very decorative masthead featuring a heraldic eagle (see). Various news of the day and some interesting illustrated advertisements. Various foxing, generally good.
Heraldic eagle....
Item #594184
March 15, 1826
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, March 15, 1826 A very decorative masthead featuring a heraldic eagle (see). Various news of the day and some interesting illustrated advertisements. Various foxing, generally good.
Conversations of a slave and Jews...
Item #594117
March 17, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, March 17, 1826 The front page has: "Four Jews Converted by Reading the New Testament" (see), and page 2 includes: "Conversion of a Kentucky Slave". Four pages, very nice condition.
Eagle engraving in the masthead...
Item #550639
March 22, 1826
MIDDLESEX 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 well, many of which are illustrated. Lit
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* 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 well, many of which are illustrated. Lit
Navy appropriations...
Item #556926
March 23, 1826
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington DC, March 23, 1826
* President John Quincy Adams
* Navy appropriations act
On page 3 under an engraving of the Great Seal is:
* An Act making appropriations for the support of the Navy of the United States for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-six...
signed in type: John Quincy Adams.
Other news of the day. Some stray ink spots, otherwise... See More
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