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Early mention of Abraham Lincoln in a national newspaper...
Item #687617
December 27, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Dec. 27 1843 The top of page 3 has a report headed: "Illinois" being an account of activities in the state Whig Convention in Springfield, mentioning in part: "...The following gentlemen were chosen as the Whig candidates for Presidential Electors: ABRAHAM LINCOLN: S. LISLE SMITH of Cook..." with more men listed.
This is an early mention of ... See More
Abe Lincoln on the Civil War... Georgia secedes from the Union...
Item #687522
January 20, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, January 20, 1861
* President-elect Abraham Lincoln
* The Civil War about to begin
* Georgia secedes from the Union
The front page has some ominous reports concerning the troubles in the South which would soon lead to the Civil War, with first column heads including: "The Revolution" "Important News from the South" "Projected Seizure of Fort ... See More
1813 Death of the "Gerrymander"...
Item #687371
April 07, 1813
BOSTON GAZETTE, April 8, 1813
* Death of the "Gerrymander"
* Governor Elbridge Gerry
Page 3 begins with an interesting article headed: "The Gerrymander", essentially a report of its death. The "gerrymander" was--and remains to this day--a controversial political maneuver used to reshape voting districts in order to favor a political party. It was named fo... See More
1844 runaway slaves ad...
Item #687186
October 26, 1844
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, October 26, 1844
* Several runaway slaves in one ad
The ftpg. has a detailed notice offering a "Seven Hundred Dollars Reward" for "...the following slaves, to wit: Lewis, who calls himself Lewis Brawner....Daniel calls himself Daniel Paine....Charles calls himself Charles Mastin....Henry calls himself Henry Chapman....Also Gradison....... See More
1837 Slave advertisement...
Item #686973
June 09, 1837
THE GLOBE, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1837
* Slavery - slaves - Negroes
An advertisement on page 3 is headed: "Cash For Negroes" noting: "I will give the highest cash price for likely Negroes, from ten to twenty-five years of age..." with just a bit more (see).
News of the day with other interesting advertisements. Four pages, a little light foxing, minor spine wear... See More
Clark Gable & Carole Lombard marry in 1939....
Item #686970
March 30, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, March 30, 1939
* Actor Clark Gable
* Actress Carole Lombard
* Marriage - wedding
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Gable and Carole Lombard Return to Bride's Home" with photo. (see)
Complete with all 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.... See More
Discussion Taylor's inaugural address...
Item #686941
March 10, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 9, 1849 The first column of page 5 has the reviews of six newspapers on "The Inaugural Address" of President Taylor, with many diverse comments.
Also on page 5 is a lengthy: "List of Cadet Appointments for 1849" listed by state, and includes "John Hood" from Kentucky, who would become a famous Confederate general, ... See More
Theatrical ad includes Edgar Allan Poe's mother...
Item #686837
November 23, 1807
BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 23, 1807
* Edgar Allan Poe's mother theater ad
A curious literary item here as the top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" for the performance of: "HIGHLAND REEL", a theatrical performance, with one of the principal characters being "Mrs. Poe" as Maggy. (see image) She was the mother of Edgar Allan Poe.
News of... See More
1860 Great Meteor shower... Fireball meteors...
Item #686830
July 22, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 22, 1860
* Earth-grazing meteor procession
* Fireball meteors
The front page has an article headed: "The Meteor Of Friday Night" "Its Brilliancy and Its Great Distance from the Earth" "All Sorts Of Accounts" and more with small illustration. Text takes up 4 full columns on the front page.
Other news of the day. Complete in... See More
1839 Runaway slave ad...
Item #686778
August 05, 1839
THE GLOBE, City of Washington, Aug. 5, 1839
* Runaway slave advertisement
The front page has a notice that offers a $400 Reward for a runaway "negro man" and a "mulatto boy" with a description of each and details about the reward. (see) Unusual to have an ad such as this from out nation's capital.
Other news and advertisements. Complete in 4 pages, nice conditi... See More
Mormons from Sweden, Denmark, etc. emigrate to U.S....
Item #686641
May 04, 1858
THE NORWALK EXPERIMENT, Ohio, May 4, 1858
* Mormons from Sweden, Denmark, etc. emigrate to U.S.
* Uncommon title from Ohio
* Gang goes on a murderous rampage
The bottom of page 2 has "Arrival of Mormons at New York", which states in full: "A company of 90 Mormons, 81 of them from Sweden, Denmark and Norway, and nine from England, arrived in New York… on board of the e... See More
The antebellum South... Wilmington NC...
Item #686612
July 12, 1853
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, July 12, 1853
* Rare antebellum publication
This early Southern publication has news of the day with several advertisements.
Four pages, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Mormons looking for a place of refuge...
Item #686578
December 05, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 5, 1857 Page 3 has the brief but interesting report, "A PLACE OF MORMON REFUGE", which includes in part: "It is stated that the Mormons, among their other preparations, have not forgotten to look out a "Canaan" of refuge, in case the United States would disagree too severely with their particular institutions."... See More
Brigham Young proclaims martial law...
Item #686574
November 19, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 19, 1857 Page three has: "Important From The Utah Expedition" which includes official intelligence confirming the Mormon attack and burning of 78 of the government's wagons filled with military supplies. This event happend on October 5, during which no one was killed.
The report further notes: "The Department is al... See More
Mormon attack... Brigham Young on the Indians & U.S. forces...
Item #686572
November 17, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 17, 1857 This issue has multiple reports regarding the Mormon tensions of mid-late 1857. Page 2 begins with a full column article headed: "A Reply to Brigham Young" which kicks off with Young's detailed letter on how to handle the Indians, followed by the response of J.W. Denver, Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Both letters d... See More
On the cusp of a Mormon War... "inspired by blind religious fanaticism"...
Item #686571
November 10, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 10, 1857 Page 3 has: "A MORMON WAR", which includes in part: "Each fresh arrival of intelligence from Utah confirms the reports of preparations by the Mormons to resist the entrance of the United States troops into their Territory, and gives consistency to the opinion that we are on the verge of a Mormon war." The cover... See More
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
1856 Bleeding Kansas...
Item #685935
August 26, 1856
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, Aug. 26, 1856
* Bleeding Kansas
* Missouri border invasion
The top of the front page has a one column heading : "The War In Kansas" with subhead. (see) Lengthy text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Early 1855 Cooperstown, New York...
Item #685920
An Oct. 29th, 1855 check drawn in the "Otsego County Bank" in Cooperstown, New York. A very handsome item which features an engraving of an Indian at the left side. Printed on maroon ink with 1 circular "Paid" stamp. About 2 3/4 by 7 3/4 inches and in nice condition.
On the life of Napoleon Buonparte...
Item #685741
March 11, 1815
NEW YORK EVENING POST, March 11, 1815 Page 2 has over a full column with a small heading: "Bonaparte" which is essentially a review of a book written about him by a friend, with much on Buonaparte's life (see for portions).
Four pages, nice condition.
Indiana to become the 19th state of the Union...
Item #685735
December 10, 1816
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 10, 1816
* Indiana will become a state (eve)
Page 3 has reports of discussions from Congress, one report headed: "Indiana State" which includes: "...proceeded to the order of the day on the resolution recognizing the republicanism & conformity to constitution and law of the constitution of the new State of Indiana...and ... See More
The California Gold Rush...
Item #685728
January 12, 1849
BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, Jan. 12, 1849 (misdated as Jan. 11)
* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners
Page 2 has several nice reports from the California Gold Rush under the heading: "California Items", including: "...The gold fever at Charlestown, Va., has begot a scheme for a company of 50 to go to California at $250 each, which 25 most useful and respectable citizens ... See More
Detailed plans for Harrison's inaugural...
Item #685725
March 04, 1841
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 4, 1841
* President William Henry Harrison
* Day of his inauguration - inaugural
* From the city where it happened - rare
A terrific newspaper for the content found on page 3, which has considerable detail on the plans for the inauguration of William Henry Harrison which happened on the day this newspaper was printed.
The first c... See More
Peace might end the Mexican-American War?
Item #685720
July 31, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, City of Washington, July 31, 1847 Page 2 has: "The Peace Rumors" which talks about possible peace terms to end the Mexican-American War (see).
Four pages, very nice condition.
Death of LaFayette... New Jewish synagogue... Sherath-Israel...
Item #685719
June 21, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 21, 1834
* General LaFayette death
* Jewish Synagogue
An inside page 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 pas... See More
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
Creating a government in Colombia... Indian lands and laws...
Item #685714
June 26, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 26, 1830 Inside has a report concerning the creation of a government in "Colombia" noting: "The new constitution having been adopted...proceeded to elect a president and vice president of the republic...a deputation waited upon Bolivar & informed him of the result He congratulated them on the happy termination of their labors...&... See More
General Samuel Houston... Trail of Tears...
Item #685713
May 16, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 16, 1829
* Trail of Tears
* Samuel Houston
* North Carolina gold
Page 3 has an article with a small head: "Gen. Houston" which has some speculation on why this former governor of Tennessee is leaving, ending with: "...They relate to domestic misfortunes. He has not only resigned the governor's chair of Tennesse... See More
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisement...
Item #685553
August 06, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 17, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* Runaway slave advertisement
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 11 illustrated ship ads and 1 slave related ad. (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages, light damp staining at a few areas, nice condition.... See More
Sea serpent sighting in 1850...
Item #685549
August 17, 1850
SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, Aug. 17, 1850
* Sea serpent - monster
* Kennebunkport, Maine
Page 7 has a small and discrete one column heading "The Sea Serpent Again" (see)
Complete with 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
A few neat illustrated advertisements...
Item #685349
NEW YORK EVENING POST, July 8, 1815 * Illustrated advertisements
* Early 19th century original
The front page is filled with advertisements, including illustrated ads for a steam boat and at least eight illustrated ship ads. The back page has an ad for a stagecoach.
Four pages, generally in nice condition.
Reno Gang members lynched...
Item #685307
July 22, 1868
NEW-YORK TIMES, July 22, 1868
* Reno Gang brothers lynchings
* Train robbers - outlaws
Page 5 under "Lynch Law" is a report: "Three Express Robbers Hung by a Mob in Indiana" (see)
Complete with 8 pages, small piece torn away at the top, right corner of the first two leafs, nice condition.
Exploring the Yellowstone... Westward expansion...
Item #685014
January 15, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 15, 1820
* Yellowstone expedition - American frontier
Certainly the best is the lengthy report headed: "Expedition to the Yellow Stone" which has some great detail on this expedition, which is a very early report. The text takes over 3 pages and includes a half pg. chart headed: "Statement Showing the Movement of the Troops com... See More
A possible Mormon connection? Two influencing events?
Item #684989
April 05, 1823
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER Baltimore, April 5, 1823 An inside page has a brief report noting: "...that the society for meliorating the condition of the Jew, are now engaged in a negociation for 20,000 acres of land in the 'Genesee country' for a Jewish colony. Will the Jews work on it?"
In brief, this was an attempt by Elias Boudinot to create a land to be a refuge for converted... See More
Deaths of Joseph Haydn and Thomas Paine...
Item #684914
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1809* Deaths of Joseph Haydn and Thomas Paine
The obituary listing inside includes: "At New York, the notorious Thomas Pain [sic]; whose death is an admonitory event; may the lesson that it inculcates be impressive..." & more. The opposing page has: "In Guppendorff, aged 76, Joseph Haydn, the celebrated composer... ju... See More
1843 sea serpent sighting ?...
Item #684906
October 07, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 7, 1843
* Sea serpent - monster
* Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Page 3 has an article: "The Sea Serpent" which reports its sighting near Cape Cod. Very descriptive, noting in part: "...Its form was that of an eel...The head was somewhat smaller than the body...judged the body to have been from 90 to 120 feet long..." ... See More
Spontaneous combustion of a drunkard...
Item #684887
July 23, 1830
CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE & JOURNAL, New York, July 23, 1830 Page 3 has a very curious article with a small heading: "Spontaneous Combustion of a Drunkard" with an interesting eye-witness account. Such an article certainly makes for an interesting conversation piece.
Four pages, some foxing, nice condition.
Joseph Smith declares martial law in Nauvoo...
Item #684817
June 27, 1844
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 27, 1844 Page 3 has a brief yet notable item with a small heading: "Latest From the Mormons" and reporting: "...from Nauvoo we learn that Joe Smith had issued a proclamation declaring martial law. The greatest excitement prevailed in the neighborhood & the whole upper country was under arms. The streets of Warsaw were patrolle... See More
Nauvoo Mormon Temple described... Mormon troubles over the death of Joseph Smith...
Item #684812
July 18, 1844
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 18, 1844 The front page article is headed: "The Mormon Difficulties" which begins: "The St. Louis New Era thinks the Mormon war at an end...the Mormons are deeply wounded at the death of their leader and look for vengeance in some form..." with a bit more.
The article continues with a description of Nauvoo, Illinois, w... See More
Destruction of the 'Nauvoo Expositor' by Joseph Smith... Early report of John Sutter...
Item #684811
June 25, 1844
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 25, 1844 The front page has one of those little gem reports collectors seek: very early mention of a name that would be notable years later.
Printed here is a letter which says in part: "...the following communication from J. A. Sutter, the Alcalde of the new town of New Helvetia, on the river Sacramento, one of the branches of the San Fra... See More
Founding of Guttenberg, Iowa...
Item #684802
October 01, 1844
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Oct. 1, 1844
* Guttenberg, Clayton County, Iowa founded
A page 3 article headed: "Prairie LaPorte" reports: "Two hundred or upwards of German families from Hamilton county, Ohio, have made a purchase of Prairie LaPorte, where they are now laying out a city. Prairie LaPorte is in Clayton County, Iowa, on the Mississippi. The site is sai... See More
Short-lived campaign newspaper supported the Whig party...
Item #684682
June 20, 1844
LOUISVILLE JOURNAL, EXTRA, Kentucky, June 20, 1844
* Very rare publication
A quite rare and short-lived campaign newspaper which existed only to promote the Whig party cause in the 1844 election. This is issue #8 which was likely a run of just 27 issues printed from May 2 to December 5, 1844, as campaign newspapers typically ceased just following the election.
This title would resurre... See More
Bucks County - Negro voting discuseed...
A very early issue of this famous anti-slavery newspaper...
Item #684468
November 17, 1837
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, Nov. 17, 1837 It is rare to find such early issues of this famous anti-slavery title edited by William Lloyd Garrison. It began publication just 6 years earlier. The masthead features a woodcut engraving of a slave auction.
Much anti-slavery content as one might expect, including: "Refuge of Oppression - Bucks County - Negro Voting" "Slavery -... See More
Printing of the historic Fugitive Slave Act...James Hamlet, first victim of the Fugitive Slave Act...
Item #684272
October 05, 1850
SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, Oct. 5, 1850
* Fugitive Slave Act Law of 1850
* Passes the United States Congress
* Southern slave holders & Northern Free-Soilers
Page 7 has a very historic report headed: "The Fugitive Slave Law" which begins by noting the vote by which the controversial Act passed Congress--names included voting yea and nay--followed by the full text of... See More
Harper's Ferry Conspiracy... Prison and hanging of two conspirators...
Item #684072
December 31, 1859
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 31, 1959 The frontpage has a half page image of two John Brown's Raid (Harper's Ferry) conspirators, the caption which says: "Cook and Coppic escaped from their cell into the prison yard, the night previous to their execution". Additionally, page 6 has two articles: "COOK AND COPPIC ENDEAAVORING TO ESCAPE FROM THE JAI... See More
1851 Sandusky, Ohio....
Item #684030
September 22, 1851
SANDUSKY WEEKLY REGISTER, Ohio, Sept. 22, 1851
* Erie County
* Uncommon title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with a few advertisements. Located in Northern Ohio, Sandusky is situated along the shores of Lake Erie.
Complete, measures 26 x 19 inches, several folds with a little wear, generally nice.
Supporting William H. Harrison for President...
Item #683927
June 13, 1840
THE MADISONIAN, Washington City, June 13, 1840
* William Henry Harrison for president
This issue has on the inside page a political cartoon print of a log cabin (for Wm. H. Harrison) and a heraldic eagle engraving with "Harrison & Tyler" on a banner in the eagle's beak (see). Much political reporting.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Account of an 1812-1813 expedition from Louisiana through Texas...
Item #683900
August 28, 1819
THE WEEKLY REGISTER (Supplement), Baltimore, Aug. 28, 1819
Page 42 begins: "Province of Texas", which includes a "brief history of an expedition in 1812 and 1813, from Louisiana into the Texas" and "The expedition carried on against the government of Spain in the Provine of Texas, which commenced in 1812, by a body of Americans, sided by malcontents in the co... See More
On the constitutionality of laws against slave trade...
Item #683867
December 28, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 28, 1858 Page 2 has an article taking fully 1 1/2 columns headed: "Constitutionality of the Laws Against the African Slave Trade". Keep in mind that the importation of slaves had been outlawed since 1808.
Page 3 has: "Liberia and the Slave Trade".
Four pages, light damp stain at the top, good condition. The folder siz... See More
Slaves delivered to America... Return of slaves from the "Echo" slave ship...
Item #683749
December 12, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 12, 1858 Page 4 has a brief, yet historic report with a small heading: "The Yacht Wanderer" with a Savannah dateline. This is an infamous ship, as the Wanderer's notoriety is that it (illegally) delivered the next-to last load of African slaves to America. It notes in part: "...succeeded in evading the vigilance of the cruisers & landed a cargo of... See More
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