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Andrew Jackson Treaty...
Item #206603
June 13, 1831
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord NH June 13, 1831 On the front page under an engraving of an eagle and shield is "A Proclamation" concerning a "Treaty of Commerce and Navigation between the United States and His Majesty the Emperor of Austria". Includes the articles of the treaty, signed in type: Andrew Jackson. Occasional foxing.
Cherokee Indians... Major Eaton...
Item #571048
June 28, 1831
NATIONAL GAZETTE AND LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, June 28, 1831 The front page of this issue features the resignation of Jn. Macpherson Berrien from the office of Attorney General followed by the letter of acceptance from Andrew Jackson (signed in type). Other news of the day and advertisements. Also on the front page is the letter which J. H. Eaton had published in The Globe... See More
The sea serpent in Maine...
Item #662634
June 29, 1831
HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Northampton, Mass., June 29, 1831
* Sea serpent - monster
* Boothbay Harbor, Maine
The bottom of page 3 has a brief item headed: "Sea Serpent" reading: "The Sea Serpent made his first appearance this season...at Boothbay in the state of Maine. He will be from one hundred and fifty to two hundred feet long, during the summer."
Four pages, evenly ... See More
President Andrew Jackson's response to the citizens of Charleston....
Item #697903
July 16, 1831
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 16, 1831 The front page has considerable details from Charleston, Soth Carolina regarding their fourth of July celebration. This included a letter being read which was then forwarded on to President Andrew Jackson with a request for a response. The article was followed by his response, and signed, ANDREW JACKSON. The subject of both centered around Nullificat... See More
Prelude to the Black Hawk Indian War...
Item #625384
August 06, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 6, 1831 Inside has: "Indian Disturbances", from Belleville, Illinois, regarding the onset of what was to eventually develop into the Black Hawk War. Several follow-up reports as well.
Complete in 16 pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, nice condition.
As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated ... See More
Early medical periodical... Much on the eye...
Item #596937
September 14, 1831
THE JOURNAL OF HEALTH, "Conducted by an Association of Physicians" as printed in the masthead, Philadelphia, Sept. 14, 1831 Among the articles within are: "Epidemic Diseases" "The Eye" which includes a cross-section of it (see); "History of the Indian Cholera" & more.
Sixteen pages, 5 by 8 1/2 inches, scattered foxing, nice condition.... See More
Early medical periodical...
Item #637486
September 23, 1831
THE JOURNAL OF HEALTH, "Conducted by an Association of Physicians" as printed in the masthead, Philadelphia, September 28, 1831 Among the articles within are: "The Russian Cholera"; "Causes of the Epidemic Cholera"; "Syrp of Milk"; "The Acclimating Principle of Plants"; "The Pleasures of a Canter"; & more.
Six... See More
A slave insurrection in North Carolina...
Item #662636
September 28, 1831
HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Northampton, Mass., Sept. 28, 1831 Page 2 has a report; "Insurrection in North Carolina" datelines from Raleigh, concerning: "...an insurrection among the negroes...citizens of Fayetteville are also under arms. As to our city, every thing has been in a state of preparation for war..." and more.
Four pages, damp staining near the top, good condition.... See More
For the family...
Item #208720
October 04, 1831
THE FAMILY READER, Portland, Maine, Oct. 4, 1831 Has news and topical reports. Old address label above the masthead, archival mends to a few minor margin tears, some margin staining, lite even foxing. 4 pages.
Problem with slaves in the Bahamas... Cherokee gold...
Item #685718
October 08, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 8, 1831 The back page has most of a column headed: "American Slaves In The Bahamas" which is a report concerning a slave ship which wrecked on one of the Bahama Islands and the slaves--bound from an Atlantic port to New Orleans--taken into the Bahamas.
Also near the back is: "Cherokee Gold Mines" in Georgia.
Complete in 24 pages, 6 ... See More
Seneca Indians...
Item #206436
November 28, 1831
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Nov. 28, 1831 Pg. 3 report: "Seneca Indians--Between two and three hundred Seneca Indians arrived in Cincinnati on the 10th inst., under charge of Col. McElvaine, on their way to lands beyond the Mississippi, provide for them by the government. Their lands relinquished, consist of about 40,000 acres, of excellent quality." A few traces of... See More
Andrew Jackson's State of the Union Address...
Item #206680
December 12, 1831
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Dec. 12, 1831 The " Message" from the President to Congress takes much of pg. 2, signed in type: Andrew Jackson. Bit of lite rubbing in the message, stray writing above the masthead "bleeds" through to pg. 2, occasional foxing.
Item #150357
December 14, 1831
BADGER'S WEEKLY MESSENGER, Clinton Hall, N.Y., Dec. 14, 1831 Over half of the ftpg. has the: "Message" signed: Andrew Jackson. Good.
The Jews & Christianity... Andy Jackson's state-of-the-union address...
Item #639131
December 14, 1831
BOSTON RECORDER, Dec. 14, 1831
* President Andrew Jackson
* State of the Union Address
* Jews & Christianity relation
The front page has about half a column headed: "The Jews--Their Relation to Christianity". Pages 2 and 3 contain the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
Four pages, never boun... See More
Henry Clay for President...
Item #151247
December 20, 1831
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, Dec. 20, 1831 Pg. 2 has a letter signed: H. Clay, concerning his possible nomination for President. More on him on pg. 3 as well. Some scattered foxing, generally nice. Folio-size, 4 pages.
Henry Clay nominiated for President...
Item #644838
December 24, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 24, 1831 Under the article "National Republican Convention" is the letter which Henry Clay had written to the chair. "...After the letter had been read, Mr. Livingston, of New York, rose, and after some pertinent and eloquent remarks, nominated Henry Clay, which was received with loud and reiterated plaudits...". The coverage on... See More
When Davy Crockett was an unknown...
Item #656649
December 31, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 31, 1831 It's always fascinating to find mention of notable people years before they would become a household name. Inside has one such report: an inconspicuous--yet noteworthy--mention of Davy Crockett, less than five years before he would die at the Alamo. As a member of Congress, this report notes: "...The speaker laid before the ... See More
An unrecorded title...
Item #709950
December 31, 1831
SCHAMOKIN CANALBOOT [Shamokin Canal Boat], Sunbury, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, Dec. 31, 1831
* Northumberland County
* Pre American Civil War era
* Susquehanna Valley - River
A very rare title, as it is not listed in Gregory's 'Union List of Serials". This is a German-language newspaper with an engraving of a canal boat in the masthead.
Four pages, a l... See More
Towards reforming British politics...
Item #153096
THE REFORMERS' GAZETTE, Glasgow, Scotland, 1832 A small periodical with a very ornate and decorative engraving in the masthead. This is a political piece focused on the reform of some aspect of Scottish or British politics at the time.Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will be of this year & will have the format as shown. Measures 8 by 5 inches with 16... See More
Early Catholic newspaper with huge masthead...
Item #564639
UNITED STATES CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCER, Boston, Massachusetts, 1832* Rare & early Catholic religion newspaper
* Huge masthead with a heraldic eagle
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" an... See More
Holiday Carrier's Address....
Item #206696
January 02, 1832
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Jan. 2, 1832 Taking two columns on pg. 2 is: " The Carriers Address To the Patrons of the New-Hamsphire and State Gazette. 1832". Trimmed close at the top causing minor loss to the masthead, very small hole in the background of the address.
Carrier's address...
Item #152440
January 04, 1832
BADGER'S WEEKLY MESSENGER, Clinton Hall, New York, Jan. 4, 1832 Taking much of the first column is the "Address Of The Carrier's Of Badger's Weekly Messenger". A volume I issue of this uncommon title.
A bit irregular at the spine, occasional foxing, otherwise generally good.
Massacre plot by slaves uncovered in Tennessee...
Item #686091
January 07, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, January 7, 1832 Within this issue is an article with a small heading: "Another Insurrection" with a portion of the text including:
"We have been credibly informed...among the citizens of Fayetteville, Tenn.,...the discovery of a plot, among the negroes of that place...for an insurrection, all the particulars of which we have not ye... See More
One of London's more successful newspapers...
Item #699652
January 15, 1832
THE NEWS, London, Jan. 15, 1832 This was one of the more successful & popular newspapers of the era with news from various parts of Europe. The masthead features an engraving of a newsboy "trumpeting" the news.
Eight pages, 12 1/4 by 15 1/4 inches, good condition.
Early 19th century from Williamsport, PA...
Item #581330
January 18, 1832
THE LYCOMING CHRONICLE, AND WEST BRANCH COURIER, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, January 18, 1832
* Rare title from Williamsport, Pennsylvania
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with many advertisements. This issue is damaged with various margin and fold tears. Might be able to repair it somewhat though.
Early Catholic newspaper with huge masthead...
Item #682613
January 27, 1832
UNITED STATES CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCER, Boston, Jan. 27, 1832
* Large masthead with a heraldic eagle
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 a... See More
Druid's Circle found in 1832....
Item #221904
January 28, 1832
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, Jan. 28, 1832.
* Druidical circle
* Druid's Circle - Druid Stones
Page 2 has a report about the discovery of a Druidical circle near the village of Cloughton in England. Says the circle is about 12 yards in diameter ...having the altarstone remaining, and is in a direction bearing N.N.E. from the Wharton circle. Its site is in a vale, called Hulleys Slack..
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* Druidical circle
* Druid's Circle - Druid Stones
Page 2 has a report about the discovery of a Druidical circle near the village of Cloughton in England. Says the circle is about 12 yards in diameter ...having the altarstone remaining, and is in a direction bearing N.N.E. from the Wharton circle. Its site is in a vale, called Hulleys Slack..
Andrew Jackson in 1832...
Item #219656
January 30, 1832
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, Jan. 30, 1832.
* Andrew Jackson
* Andrew Jackson
* The Sugar Tax
Beginning at the bottom of the last column on the front page is a letter from the citizens of Philadelphia presenting a set of astral lamps made of coal to the President. Concludes on page 2, followed by a gracious reply signed in type: Andrew Jackson. Other news of the day includes: "The Sugar T
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Early Catholic newspaper with huge masthead...
Item #689792
February 17, 1832
UNITED STATES CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCER, Boston, Feb. 17, 1832
* Large masthead with a heraldic eagle
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 a... See More
Item #152288
March 23, 1832
NEW-YORK SPECTATOR, March 23, 1832 Ftpg. has a detailed meeting report: "Young Men's Auxiliary Colonization Society" along with a list of the officers &managers. Some light foxing.
Illustration of Buonaparte's house...
Item #639456
April 04, 1832
BADGERS WEEKLY MESSENGER, Clinton Hall, New York, April 4, 1832 The back page has a 2 3/4 inch by 4 inch engraving of "Buonaparte's House, at Longwood, St. Helena" which includes a detailed description.
Four pages, a hole in the masthead and at the top of the second leaf cause unrelated loss.
The Creek Indian Treaty of 1832...
Item #631651
April 14, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 14, 1832 Perhaps the most significant content is the full page report headed: "Treaty With The Creek Indians" which has the complete text of the Treaty of March 24, 1832 with all 14 articles followed by the signatures in type of Lewis Cass, William McGilvery, Benjamin Marshall and various Indian chiefs.
Also known as the Treaty of Cusse... See More
1832 Concord NH - Martin Van Buren....
Item #213216
April 16, 1832
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, April 16, 1832.
* Martin Van Buren
* Creek Indians
* 1832 Concord NH
Page 2 has a letter to the citizens of New York signed in type: Martin Van Buren. Concerned the rejection of his nomination to the Senate. Also a report stating that the Senate ratified the treaty with the Creek Indians.
Other news of the day includes: "Mutiny" "Life
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* Martin Van Buren
* Creek Indians
* 1832 Concord NH
Page 2 has a letter to the citizens of New York signed in type: Martin Van Buren. Concerned the rejection of his nomination to the Senate. Also a report stating that the Senate ratified the treaty with the Creek Indians.
Other news of the day includes: "Mutiny" "Life
Rocky Mountains exploration in 1832....
Item #219380
April 16, 1832
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, April 16, 1832.
* Early exploration of the Rocky Mountains
* Early exploration of the Rocky Mountains
* Col. Henry Leavenworth
Pg. 2 has various particulars offered by a member of an expedition authorized by Congress to explore the Rocky Mountains, and north from the Mexican line to the Bering Straits. Says the expedition headed by Col. Henry Leavenworth left 11 years prior and al
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Columbia College in 1832....
Item #221964
April 28, 1832
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, April 28, 1832.
* Columbia College
* Early astromony
* Comet Biela
Page 2 testimony dated Columbia College, 27th April, 1832 describes a planetary apparatus invented by Dr. Kile to represent the Comet of Biela.
Other news of the day includes: "Case Of Gen. Houston" "New African Expedfition" and more. Several advertisements throughout. 4 pages
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* Columbia College
* Early astromony
* Comet Biela
Page 2 testimony dated Columbia College, 27th April, 1832 describes a planetary apparatus invented by Dr. Kile to represent the Comet of Biela.
Other news of the day includes: "Case Of Gen. Houston" "New African Expedfition" and more. Several advertisements throughout. 4 pages
Much on the Sam Houston flogging incident...
Item #649021
April 28, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 28, 1832 Within this issue is an article headed: "Case Of Samuel Houston" which is concerning his trial for flogging William Stanberry. This report is quite lengthy, taking almost 6 pages, with a portion including: "...At the moment of stepping on the side walk Mr. Houston stood before me. I think he called me by my name, and i... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688184
June 02, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1832 The front page has a report: "The Indian War" which is on the Black Hawk War, noting in part: "...an engagement had taken place at Fox River with the hostile Sacs and Foxes & that the militia sent out to meet them had even defeated..." with more.
Also, page 3 has: "The Indian War" being a letter from Le... See More
A 'call to arms' for the Black Hawk War...
Item #654192
June 09, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 9, 1832 Inside has over half a page headed: "Indian War" which includes a Proclamation from the Rock River, signed by: John Reynolds, noting: "It becomes my duty again to call on you for your services in the defense of your country. The state is not only invaded by the hostile Indians but many of our citizens have been slain in battl... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688193
June 09, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1832 The front page has a report: "Indian Incursions" which is on the Black Hawk War, noting in part: "...the Indians, in strong force, were advancing into the settlements on Grand Prairie carrying desolation before them..." with more.
Also, page 3 has: "The Border War - The Latest Intelligence From Illinois&quo... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688194
June 12, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 12, 1832
* The Black Hawk War
* Sacs & Fox Indians
The front page has a report taking over half a column: "Latest From the West", a letter from St. Louis on the Black Hawk War, which begins: "...Disastrous accounts are brought be every arrival from above of the massacre of families residing near the scene of Indian hos... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688196
June 16, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 16, 1832
* The Black Hawk War
* Sacs & Fox Indians
The front page has a report headed: "The Indian War" on the Black Hawk War.
The Black Hawk War was a conflict between the United States and Native Americans led by Black Hawk, a Sauk leader. The war erupted after Black Hawk and a group of Indians crossed the Mississippi in... See More
Indian War... Sax and Fox Indians...
Item #610258
June 19, 1832
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, NY, June 19, 1832 Page 2 has an article pertaining to Major General Scott being sent to Fort Dearborn for the purpose of demanding the Sax and Fox Indians the surrender of the murderers of the Menominees and to the observance of the treaty.
Other news of the day with several advertisements. 4 pages in nice condition.
Other news of the day with several advertisements. 4 pages in nice condition.
Freed slaves sailing for Liberia...
Item #688197
June 19, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 19, 1832 Page 3 has a nice article: "Departure of the Jupiter" being a report of free Black emigrating to Liberia.
It notes in part: "...ready to sail from Norfolk for Liberia. She took er departure on the 9th with manumitted slaves. Of this latter, 46 were liberated by the will of the later Dr. Bradley of Georgia; 14 by Joseph Gray...... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688199
July 07, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 7, 1832
* The Black Hawk War
* Sacs & Fox Indians
The middle of page 3 has an article on the on-going Black Hawk Indian War, noting in part: "...General Atkinson was to march on that day with the Illinois militia...to attack the Indians who were stationed on Rock River...with a party of 40 or 50 Indians and killed five...General... See More
Senate attempts to override Jackson's veto of the Bank Bill...
Item #688228
July 12, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 12, 1832 About half of page 3 is taken up with the actions in the Senate of July 12 headed: "The Bank Veto" and their attempts to override it. On July 13 they would fail to do so. There is also related content at the beginning of the front page.
The back page has a report: "From the Frontier" which is on the Black Hawk Wa
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Death of Commodore John Rogers...
Item #221785
July 21, 1832
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, July 21, 1832
* Commodore George Washington Rodgers death & funeral
Page 2 has a report: "From La Plata--Death of Commodore Rogers". There is a second, more detailed report about the funeral of Commodore Rogers at Buenos Aires, which includes the Order Of The Procession and more. Some minor creasing here. Other news of the day incl
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* Commodore George Washington Rodgers death & funeral
Page 2 has a report: "From La Plata--Death of Commodore Rogers". There is a second, more detailed report about the funeral of Commodore Rogers at Buenos Aires, which includes the Order Of The Procession and more. Some minor creasing here. Other news of the day incl
Thoughts towards reforming politics...
Item #682163
THE REFORMERS' GAZETTE, Glasgow, Scotland, Aug. 4, 1832 A small periodical with a very ornate and decorative engraving in the masthead. This is a political piece focused on the reform of Scottish or British politics. Items in this issue include: "On the Revenues of the Crown" "Warning to Policemen and Prisoners" "Glasgow Candidates" and more.Sixteen pages,... See More
Thoughts towards reforming politics...
Item #689736
THE REFORMERS' GAZETTE, Glasgow, Scotland, Aug. 11, 1832 A small periodical with a very ornate and decorative engraving in the masthead. This is a political piece focused on the reform of Scottish or British politics. Items in this issue include: "On the Revenues of the Crown" "Reform Catechism" "Unequal Taxation" and more.Sixteen pages, 5 by 8 inches, great con... See More
Thoughts towards reforming politics...
Item #704423
THE REFORMERS' GAZETTE, Glasgow, Scotland, Aug. 18, 1832 A small periodical with a very ornate engraving in the masthead featuring a crown. This is a political piece focused on the reform of Scottish or British politics. Items in this issue include: "On the Revenues of the Crown" "Tory Tyranny!" "A Landlord Conduct Exposed" and more.Sixteen pages, 5 by 8 inches,... See More
An "omnibus" newspaper from London...
Item #699121
September 07, 1832
THE NATIONAL OMNIBUS; & GENERAL ADVERTISER, London, England, Sept. 7, 1832 This was not a "newsy" newspaper but rather, as noted in the masthead, "A Journal of Literature, Science, Music, Theatricals, and the Fine Arts". With many advertisements as well.
Eight pages, 9 1/4 by 14 1/2 inches, nice condition.
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