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701064

Beginning of the Impressionist movement in France...

Item #701064

May 13, 1876

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 13, 1876 (at a special price)



* Impressionism - art movement begins (historic)



This is an exceedingly significant newspaper on the founding of the Impressionist movement in art.

Page 2 has an inconspicuous yet quite historic report which essentially reports on the beginning of the Impressionist movement in the art world in France.  Those artists now known as the &... See More  

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701059

Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper... Slave labor in California...

Item #701059

September 20, 1850

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 20, 1850  Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.

The front page has an illustrated ad: "$20 Reward" for a runaway mulatto boy.  Also of interest is a front page ad headed: "Slaves! Slaves!! Slaves!!!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, ... See More  

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701039

Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...

Item #701039

September 03, 1850

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 3, 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  

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701027

First 4th of July celebration after the Civil War...

Item #701027

July 04, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1865  



* 1st 4th of July celebration (reconstruction era)



The front page has some nice coverage on the first 4th of July celebration after the Civil War, with: "THE FOURTH OF JULY" "Preparations for Celebrating the Day" "The Military & Civic Procession" "Our Returned Veterans to be Duly Honored" "Whiz, Pop, Screech... See More  

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701026

Map of the Liverpool vicinity...

Item #701026

March 02, 1839

THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, March 2, 1839  The front page is dominated by a map headed: "Chart OF The Shoals Outside the port of Liverpool..." showing the loss of several American ships from a recent gale.

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to a single sheet, good condition. 

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701025

The fate of Jefferson Davis...

Item #701025

December 16, 1865

NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 16, 1865  Among the front page column heads: "Jeff. Davis" "Preparing For His Fate" "He Is Visited by His Old Richmond Pastor and Takes the Sacrament". The front page also has: "The Negro Suffrage Question in the District of Columbia" & "Can Congress Exclude Pardoned Rebels from Practice Before the National Tribunals?"... See More  

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701021

Comic prints relating to the President...

Item #701021

June 17, 1843

THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, June 17, 1843  Page 2 has an article concerning the President that includes 6 comic illustrations, two captioned; "A Disappointed Office-Beggar" "Waiting for a Chance' and more.

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, some spotting to the front page, good condition.

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701020

Stephen Douglas accepts the nomination for President...

Item #701020

June 30, 1860

NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1860  



* Stephen A. Douglas - Democrat Party

* Nomination for President of the U.S.

* Abraham Lincoln's opponent




The top of the front page hasL "Judge Douglas' Letter Of Acceptance" being Stephen Douglas' acceptance of the Democratic nomination for President. Page 2 includes: "The Last of the Richmond Convention---Attempt to Ratify ... See More  

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701018

Early report of cricket in America...

Item #701018

September 10, 1845

NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 10, 1845  Near the bottom of page 2 is a report of a cricket match between a Brooklyn team and one from Sheffield, England, played in Brooklyn. Early for cricket in America.

Four pages, a bit irregular at the blank spine from disbinding, otherwise good condition.

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701015

The first of this title we have encountered...

Item #701015

March 09, 1889

THE TEMPERANCE CAUSE, Boston, March 9, 1889 



* Rare temperance movement publication

* Abstinence of alcohol - beer - liquor




As the title would suggest, the cause of this newspaper is the prohibition of alcohol. The masthead notes: "Published Monthly by the Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society". The content is almost entirely taken up with this focus.

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701005

Five Acts of Congress, one for punishing piracy...

Item #701005

May 27, 1820

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & BOSTON PATRIOT, May 27, 1820  



* President James Madison

* United States Congress

* Five acts w/ piracy - pirates




The back page has a full column taken up with 4 Acts of Congress, one for: "...punishing the crime of piracy" and another for: "...continuing the work upon the center building of the Capitol...", plus one on page 2 as well. E... See More  

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701004

Signed by Henry Clay and James Monroe...

Item #701004

March 26, 1819

NEW YORK ADVERTISER, March 26, 1819  Page 3 has an Act of Congress signed in type by: H. Clay, Speaker of the House, and James Monroe, President.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.

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700992

Baseball game made famous by Currier and Ives...

Item #700992

August 04, 1865

NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 4, 1865  On the back page under "Sporting" is: "Base Ball" "The Grand Match for the Championship--20,000 Spectators Present--The Finest Contest Ever Witnessed--The Atlantics Still the Champions..." with more. 

This has a wonderfully written game summary which takes three-quarters of a column & includes details about the game (termi... See More  

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700991

Much on the Battle of Monterrey, Mexico...

Item #700991

December 29, 1865

NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 29, 1865  The front page has first column heads: "MEXICO" "Vera Cruz Being Strongly Fortified by the French" "Accounts of the Battle of Monterrey" "Splendid Fighting of tghe Liberals Under Escobedo" with more on this.

Included on the 2nd columns is a small map showing the town of Monterrey and vicinity.

Eight pages, very nice con... See More  

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700987

Difficulty of travel to the California gold fields...

Item #700987

June 05, 1849

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, June 5, 1849  



* Thomas Hart Benton

* California gold fields




The front page features a nice prying of the: "Odd Fellow's Hall, Corner of Grand and Center Streets, New York" with a lengthy article on its dedication.

The back page has: "Important from the West--Cholera Among Emigrants--Col. Benton's Speech" as well as: "From the ... See More  

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700986

Lengthy & very detailed on Monterey, California...

Item #700986

November 29, 1849

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 29, 1849  The front page has 2 1/2 columns taken up with: "Bayard Taylor's Letters...No. XXI" "A Walk to Monterey--California an Agricultural Country". This is a great travelogue of a visit to Monterey, extolling the virtue of the area.

Four pages, very nice condition.

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700985

Very early mention of San Diego, and a battle near Los Angeles...

Item #700985

May 01, 1847

NEW YORK OBSERVER, May 1, 1847  Page 3 has various reports from the Mexican War under: "Progress Of The War" with: "Further From Vera Cruz" and: "Later From the Pacific--Arrival of Glen. Learned at San Diego--Victory of San Paschual--Battle of San Angelos, 8th of January" "General Lamar Captured" "Gen. Scott at Church in Vera Cruz".

In the ab... See More  

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700971

End of "The Mormon" publication in 1857...

Item #700971

October 08, 1857

THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, Oct. 8, 1857 



* Brigham Young sermon on Women & provisions

* The Mormon (newspaper) ends publication

* Mormons - Mormonism - 1855-1857




This is an uncommon periodical published by the Oneida Community, a Utopian commune founded by John Humphrey Noyes in 1848 in Oneida. The community believed that Jesus Christ had already returned in the year 70, maki... See More  

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700969

"Mourning" for the Judiciary Act...

Item #700969

July 10, 1802

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 10, 1802  The front page has a black-bordered, tongue-in-chief mourning report which relates to the controversial Judiciary Act of 1802.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, scattered foxing, good condition.

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700965

Early on plans for the Erie Canal...

Item #700965

December 07, 1811

THE COLUMBIAN FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Dec. 7, 1811  Page 3 has some nice content concerning hopes: "...to explore the route of an inland navigation from the Hudson River to Lake Ontario and Lake Erie..." which includes a report from Knoxville concerning it.

Work on the Erie Canal would begin in 1817.

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700962

Events from the end of the War of 1812...

Item #700962

January 12, 1815

BOSTON GAZETTE, Jan. 12, 1815  Various items regarding the latter events of the War of 1812 including: "More Peace Rumors!" "Latest From Canada" "Affairs In the North" "British Expedition to Louisiana" "Affairs in the South" "Tribute To Valour" "Invasion Threatened" and more.

Four pages, nice condition.

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700959

Promoting health-related products...

Item #700959

July 01, 1869

THE MONTHLY ROSE BUD, Philadelphia, July 1, 1869  An uncommon little newspaper with an eclectic mix of content, but it seems to focus on various health-related products and issues for women.

Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches, various wear at the fold & margins, light dirtiness.

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700956

An "Extra" edition of this famous newspaper...

Item #700956

October 24, 1842

NEW YORK HERALD---EXTRA, Oct. 24, 1842   This "Extra" edition is a smaller size format with the entire four pages taken up with: "A Full Report of the 15th Fair of the American Institute". There are no ads nor any other reports.

Four pages, 11 1.2 by 15 3/4 inches, nice condition. 

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700955

Henry Clay's lengthy speech...

Item #700955

May 13, 1834

NEW YORK AMERICAN, May 13, 1834  The entire front page and most of page 4 are taken up with: "Speech Of Mr. Clay, in the Senate...On the Subject of  The President's Protest".

Four pages, rejoined at the spine, good condition.

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700954

Early photography... Inauguration of Franklin Pierce...

Item #700954

March 12, 1853

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 12, 1853  An early issue of this famous scientific magazine, still published today.

Page 3 has; "Daguerrotyping" which is on early photography. Page 5 has: "The Inauguration" which reports on the inauguration of Franklin Pierce.

Various illustrations of the latest inventions & improvements of the day.

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700952

An Extra addition entirely taken up a speech by John Q. Adams...

Item #700952

April 19, 1834

NEW YORK AMERICAN...EXTRA, April 19, 1834  This entire "Extra" edition is taken up with the: "SPEECH of Mr. John Quincy Adams...on the Removal of the Public Deposits and Its Reasons". 

Four pages, nice condition.

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700951

Death of Commodore Barron... "West Florida" to be a separate state...

Item #700951

November 09, 1810

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 1810



* Samuel Barron death

* United States Navy

* West Florida secession ?




 Page 3 has a black-bordered report of the death of Commodore Samuel Barron. Then a report: "West Florida" concerning a convention at Baton Rouge, relating to governmental items which includes; "A Proclamation" beginning: "The several di... See More  

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700950

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".

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700948

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.

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700946

Mining troubles in Pennsylvania... On the Ku Klux Klan...

Item #700946

April 19, 1871

THE SUN, New York, April 19, 1871   The front page has over half a column headed: "THE MINERS' CONFERENCE" "A Storm & Far From Decisive Session Yesterday" "The Colliers Resolved to Eat Stones Rather than Submit to a Reduction...". This report is from Mauch Chunk, Pa. (to be re-named Jim Thorpe) and relates to the Mollie Maguire's.

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700945

Early issue of the Saturday Evening Post...

Item #700945

February 13, 1869

THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Feb. 13, 1869  From when this was a newspaper more than a magazine, but mostly taken up with literary content.

Eight pages, decorative masthead, never bound nor trimmed, wear at the margins, one page inside has browning.

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700935

The American infantry rifle...

Item #700935

October 20, 1894

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Oct. 20, 1894  The front page is taken up with text and prints of: "The United States Infantry Magazine Rifle". Pages within have many articles and illustrations on the latest inventions and improvements of the day.

Sixteen pages, nice condition.

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700934

Apache Indians... Pirates... The Gold Rush...

Item #700934

April 10, 1849

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, April 10, 1849  A front page article is headed: "Piracy In the Pacific" which has some interesting particulars. Also on the front page: "The New Coinage" which reports on the new $20 and $12 gold coins.

Page 2 has: "Major Beall's Expedition against the Apaches" which is an early report on fights with the Apache Indians in New Mexico.

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700894

Uncommon woman suffrage paper from Syracuse...

Item #700894

November 01, 1879

THE NATIONAL CITIZEN & BALLOT BOX, Syracuse, New York, November, 1879  A quite rare women's suffrage newspaper that lasted less than 3 1/2 years under this title.

Mott notes in his "History Of American Magazines" that this publication was financed in part by Susan B. Anthony, and that having failed with The Woman's Campaign she: "...had better luck with the Ballot ... See More  

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700893

Uncommon woman suffrage paper from Syracuse...

Item #700893

October 01, 1879

THE NATIONAL CITIZEN & BALLOT BOX, Syracuse, New York, October, 1879  A quite rare women's suffrage newspaper that lasted less than 3 1/2 years under this title.

Mott notes in his "History Of American Magazines" that this publication was financed in part by Susan B. Anthony, and that having failed with The Woman's Campaign she: "...had better luck with the Ballot B... See More  

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700711

'Bleeding Kansas': assassination attempt upon the sheriff...

Item #700711

May 07, 1856

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 7, 1856  



* Sacking of Lawrence

* Pro-slavery settlers

* Bleeding Kansas

* Sheriff Samuel J. Jones




Page 3 has a report headed: "Attempted Assassination In Kansas" which reports on the attack upon Sheriff Samuel Jones.

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700691

Oliver Hazard Perry... Danvers, Massachusetts...

Item #700691

August 12, 1854

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Aug. 12, 1854  In the format of the Illus. London News and the later Harper's Weekly, with a very ornate masthead engraving of the harbor at Boston.

Among the prints within: "O.H. Perry on the front page, with text. Inside includes 2 pages with 6 prints of "French Foot Chasseurs" or soldiers; "View of Danvers, From the Cemetery, Harmon... See More  

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700690

George Christy, of the Christy Minstrels...

Item #700690

November 25, 1854

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Nov. 25, 1854  A title much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. The masthead features a very decorative engraving of Boston Harbor.

Perhaps the most notable prints are the 3 on the back page, with an ar
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700689

Illustrated newspaper before Harper's Weekly...

Item #700689

December 23, 1854

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 23, 1854  In the format of the Illus. London News and the later Harper's Weekly, with a very ornate masthead engraving of the harbor at Boston.

Among the prints within: "The Holy Land" "Church of the Holy Sepulcher, at Jerusalem"; four prints on the: "Siege of Sebastopol" "The Croton Aqueduct" which supplied wa... See More  

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700688

Arrival of the first boat traveling the Erie Canal...

Item #700688

November 12, 1825

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 12, 1825  Near the back is an article: '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 (photos show portions). The first boat was the "Sen... See More  

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700679

Andrew Jackson was killed? Napoleon was hanged?

Item #700679

August 18, 1815

THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Aug. 18, 1815  



* Death of General Andrew Jackson (false)



The most interesting report is on page 2: "DEATH OF GEN. JACKSON" which includes a report: "...that the hero of N. Orleans is no more--he was challenged by Col. Benton but refused to fight him, and Benton afterward met him and shot him in the street..." but then they leave some ro... See More  

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700656

The First Barbary War...

Item #700656

October 02, 1805

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 2, 1805  The front page, and much of page 2 contain a great wealth of information & reporting headed: "War With Tripoli" which is on the First Barbary War.

Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine margin from disbinding, nice condition.

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700655

The President signs the treaty with Algiers...

Item #700655

January 06, 1816

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 6, 1816  Over 1 1/2 columns on the ftpg. are taken up with the: "Treaty With Algiers" which is signed in type by the President: James Madison, and also by the Secretary of State: James Monroe.

A brief item regarding this on page 2, as well as: "Treaty With the Indians".

Four pages, never-trimmed margins, minor tears at the margins, nice c... See More  

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700652

On the naval war with the Tripoli pirates... Reducing the Marine Corps...

Item #700652

December 17, 1803

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Dec. 17, 1803  Page 2 has a letter from the President to Congress concerning the Tripolitan or Barbary War and trouble with various ships, including mention of Rogers, Campbell, Bainbridge & Preble. Signed in type: Th. Jefferson.

Also mention of a bill for the reduction of the Marine Corps, with a few details.

Four pages, m... See More  

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700650

Documents on the Tripolitan War... Ending the Quasi-War with France...

Item #700650

January 02, 1802

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 2, 1802  The front page has 3 letters concerning the Tripolitan War, or the First Barbary War, including a letter from the President to the Bey [governor] of Tripoli, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson as well as James Madison.

Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" signed by the President: Th. Jefferson, concerning a treaty with France to end the Quasi-War.

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700645

Much on a naval battle in the First Barbary War...

Item #700645

December 11, 1804

NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Dec. 11, 1804  Page 2 begins with a full column taken up with reports headed: "The War With Tripoli" known as the First Barbary War. Included is a quite lengthy letter reporting a naval battle, with much detail.

Four pages, good condition.

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700613

The "almost" capital of Missouri... Minting gold coins...

Item #700613

November 25, 1820

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1820  Featured is a nice report on the United States Mint about to mint half eagle ($5) coins in gold. Photos note details.

Also inside: "History, Literature, etc. of Hayti".

The back page has a curious article headed: "Missouri" beginning: "The temporary seat of government is fixed at Cote Sans Dessein, a village... See More  

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700534

Reflecting upon the recent Dred Scott Decision... On the Mormons leaving Salt Lake City...

Item #700534

July 13, 1857

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 13, 1857  Page 2 begins with nearly 2 full columns taken up with: "The Dred Scott Decision" which is a lengthy speech by Charles Ingersoll of the Conn. Legislature. It is prefaced with: "The several opinions of the Justices of the Supreme Court of the U.S. have been spread before our readers, yet it is probable, from their gr... See More  

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700533

Captured slave ship... Bleeding Kansas...

Item #700533

July 11, 1857

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 11, 1857  Page 3 has over half a column taken up with: "The Alleged Slaver Libelled" which is a lengthy & detailed account of the capture of the slave ship Panchita.

On page 3 is: "Kansas News" which is a brief report concerning Bleeding Kansas, the period of repeated outbreaks of violent guerrilla warfare between p... See More  

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700532

Captured slave ship... Mormons abandoning Utah... Bleeding Kansas...

Item #700532

July 10, 1857

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 10, 1857  Page 3 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Gov. Walker & the South" which reports on the latest from "Bleeding Kansas".

Bleeding Kansas describes the period of repeated outbreaks of violent guerrilla warfare between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces following the creation of the new territory of Kansas in ... See More  

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