Elections & Inaugurations
Newspaper reporting of elections and inaugurations, including those with inaugural addresses, are some of the most sought after collectibles amongst rare newspaper enthusiasts. Reading about these historic political events within the context of other news of the day provides great depth to our understanding of these highly energized occasions. Please enjoy!Elections & Inaugurations
Newspaper reporting of elections and inaugurations, including those with inaugural addresses, are some of the most sought after collectibles amongst rare newspaper enthusiasts. Reading about these historic political events within the context of other news of the day provides great depth to our understanding of these highly energized occasions. Please enjoy!
Constitutional Convention begins & Washington is elected its President...
Item #652583
May 28, 1787
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 28, 1787
* Constitutional Convention begins
* George Washington elected 1st president
An exceedingly historic issue as this newspaper reports the formal beginning of the Constitutional Convention--terrific to have in a newspaper from the city where these notable proceedings were held. As such, this is likely the first newsp... See More
George Washington's inauguration and inaugural address... And a very rare eye-witness account...
Item #674218
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE OR MONTHLY MUSEUM, Boston, May, 1789 Rarely are we able to offer an American imprint with a period report of Washington's inauguration and inaugural address. Great to have this text in this famous magazine published by perhaps the most renowned printer of the 18th century, Isaiah Thomas, whose private collection become the foundation of the American Antiquarian... See More
George Washington is elected President...
Item #655249
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1789 * George Washington elected 1st president of U.S.
* Report from his Revolutionary War enemy (historic)
Certainly the most significant---and very historic--report in this issue is the account under the heading "America" of George Washington being elected the first President of the United States. The full text can be seen in... See More
Washington's 2nd election as President...
Item #661892
February 27, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 27, 1793
* President George Washington
* Historic 2nd election victory
Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the report at the top of page 3 announcing the opening of the votes for President & Vice President.
History tells us that it was on February 13, 1793, when Congress officially tabulated the votes from the election of
Sam Adams is elected governor...
Item #668125
May 11, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 11, 1796
* Samuel Adams, Massachusetts governor
* 18th century American original
Page 2 has a very brief report: "His Excellency Samuel Adams is re-elected Governor of this Commonwealth, for the year ensuing: by a majority of about 2000 votes."
Four pages, irregular at the right margin, paper flaw to front leaf causing a blank spot on pg. 2... See More
Results in the John Adams election...
Item #665523
December 17, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, December 17, 1796
* John Adams presidential election
* Thomas Jefferson as vice president
On page 2 under "Federal Register" is a chart with the "Votes For President" showing Adams with 62 votes, Pinckney with 42 and Jefferson and Burr with 17 each. Some commentary about the voting as well.
Four pages, some damp staining & foxing, irregul... See More
John Adams wins the 1796 Presidential election...
Item #669089
January 18, 1797
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Jan. 18, 1797
* John Adams presidential election
* Thomas Jefferson as vice president
Page 3 has a chart showing the votes for the: "Federal Election" for President, noting the number of votes for each candidate by state. The electoral vote numbers show 71 for Adams, 68 for Jefferson, and 59 for Pinckney, which agree exactly wit... See More
Inaugural addresses of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams...
Item #665937
March 15, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 15, 1797
* John Adams inauguration
* Thomas Jefferson
Page 2 contains the: "Vice-President's Speech" which is prefaced with: "On Saturday morning the Senate of the United States, being convened, THOMAS JEFFERSON was sworn in as Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate. On which he address the Senate as follows... See More
Results of the election for governor... Naval news...
Item #645101
June 02, 1798
THE WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, June 2, 1798 Page 3 has results of the: "Election" for Governor, showing a majority for Livingstone over John Jay. Also: "An Act More Effectually to Protect the Commerce & Coasts of the United States".
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches.
Jefferson's response upon being notified of being elected President...
Item #667545
March 11, 1801
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 11, 1801 Page 3 has, under: "President Elect" a report: "The Committee instructed on the 18th instant to wait the President Elect and notify him of his election, REPORT--that they have, according to order performed that service, and addressed the President elect in the following words, to wit: 'The committee beg le... See More
Jefferson's inaugural address...
Item #667350
March 15, 1805
NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, March 15, 1805 An historic issue as page 2 begins with: "Inaugural Speech" of Thomas Jefferson's 2nd term, with a prefacing paragraph: "On the 4th instant at 4 o'clock, Mr. Jefferson appeared in the Chamber of the Senate of the United States, where his re-election was declared, and the necessary oath administered to him. ON this occasion ... See More
Monroe wins the Presidential election...
Item #622032
February 19, 1817
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, Feb. 19, 1817 The top of the front page as an announcing: "According to the provisions of the constitution the votes...for President and Vice President were yesterday counted...was officially proclaimed by the President of the Senate that JAMES MONROE is elected President...and DANIEL D. TOMPKINS is elected Vice President..." (see).
Four pages, never-trimmed ma... See More
James Monroe is re-elected... Rare mention of Daniel Boone...
Item #649930
December 16, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 16, 1820 The back page has a report with a small head: "Presidential Election" which begins: "It is probable that Mr. Monroe has been re-elected president by an almost unanimous vote & Mr.Tompkins re-elected vice president..." with a bit more.
This issue comes with a "Supplement" which includes a rare ... See More
Lafayette & Jefferson have an emotional reunion... The Presidential election...
Item #650824
November 20, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 20, 1824 Inside has over 3 pages taken up with various reports concerning the "Presidential Election", with local & stare returns as received up to the publication date. It would ultimately be won by John Quincy Adams. A brief item: "The Pirates" reports of a ship captured off the coast of Cuba by pirates who murdered all ex... See More
The Maryland "Jew Bill" finally passes... Inaugural address of John Quincy Adams...
Item #644159
March 05, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 5, 1825 (offered at a significantly reduced price - see note)
* The passage of the Maryland "Jew Bill"
* John Quincy Adam's inaugural address
Without question the most notable content within this issue is the page 3 report headed: "Maryland", which states in part: "The legislature of this state adjourned on Saturday l... See More
The Maryland "Jew Bill" finally passes... Inaugural address of John Quincy Adams...
Item #644158
March 05, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 5, 1825
* The passage of the Maryland "Jew Bill"
* John Quincy Adam's inaugural address
Without question the most notable content within this issue is the page 3 report headed: "Maryland", which states in part: "The legislature of this state adjourned on Saturday last. The 'Jew bill', as it is called--or... See More
The Maryland "Jew Bill" finally passes... Inaugural address of John Quincy Adams...
Item #624741
March 05, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 5, 1825
* The passage of the Maryland "Jew Bill"
* John Quincy Adam's inaugural address
Without question the most notable content within this issue is the page 3 report headed: "Maryland", which states in part: "The legislature of this state adjourned on Saturday last. The 'Jew bill', as it is called--or... See More
First Jews elected in Maryland...
Item #655962
October 14, 1826
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 14, 1826
* First Jews elected in Maryland
* Judaica - Jewish
* Andrew Jackson
One of the reports within has a small head: "The Jews" with the text including: "...that at the last election for members of our city council, two gentlemen of the Jewish persuasion were chosen by the suffrages of a large part of the citizens...Messrs. S. ... See More
Short-lived campaign newspaper to elect Andrew Jackson...
Item #673726
June 21, 1828
UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Washington, June 21, 1828
* Rare campaign periodical
* Andrew Jackson
This was a campaign journal "...devoted exclusively to the Presidential election..." as stated in the masthead. It was published by Duff Green, who had come to Washington to establish a newspaper to promote the candidacy of Andrew Jackson. Mott says, "Green proved ... See More
Short-lived campaign newspaper to elect Andrew Jackson...
Item #644853
July 26, 1828
UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Washington, July 26, 1828 This was a campaign journal "...devoted exclusively to the Presidential election..." as stated in the masthead. It was published by Duff Green, who had come to Washington to establish a newspaper to promote the candidacy of Andrew Jackson. Mott says, "Green proved to be of the hard-hitting politician type of editor... See More
Election of Andrew Jackson... Cherokee Indians & land troubles...
Item #644278
November 22, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 22, 1828 One of the front page reports has a small head: "The Election" which begins: "The most anxious & ardent, as well as the most rude & ruthless political contest that ever took place in the United States, is now decided in the election of a large majority of electors pledged to the support of gen. Andrew Jackson for the... See More
Last signer of the Declaration of Independence dies... Jackson re-elected...
Item #650299
November 17, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 17, 1832 The front page has a lengthy editorial which begins:
"The presidential election has so far proceeded as to render the result certain, that "Andrew Jackson of Tennessee" will be re-elected president, and 'Martin Van Buren, of New York', be elected vice president of the United States--if they shall live until the... See More
Election returns... Runaway ad...
Item #570754
November 22, 1836
HANOVER HERALD, Hanover, Pennsylvania, November 22, 1836. Page 3 features the Official Returns for President and Vice President for Pennsylvania along with the Electoral Election results. The front page of the issue contains a $25.00 Reward for a runaway apprentice. This contains other news and advertisements of the day. This is complete in four pages with scattered lite foxing, otherwise in... See More
Martin Van Buren is elected President of the United States...
Item #649931
February 11, 1837
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 11, 1837 Near the back is a report from Congress which includes, in part, a report of the formal election of Martin Van Buren as President, evidenced by a chart of the electoral vote by state.
The text reads in part: "...the return of electoral votes from each state was opened, read & recorded...After the counting of the votes was complet... See More
Van Buren's inauguration & inaugural address... Jackson's farewell...
Item #651860
March 11, 1837
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 11, 1837 Page 2 begins with: "The Inauguration" which has details of the inaugural ceremonies for Martin Van Buren. This is followed by the: "Address" being his inaugural address, taking over a full page. This is followed by parting respects to Andrew Jackson, including: "Farewell Address of Andrew Jackson to the People of... See More
William Henry Harrison wins the presidential election...
Item #644898
February 19, 1841
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Feb. 19, 1841
* William Henry Harrison
* Presidential election victory
Page 3 has: "Presidential Vote" which is the official chart of the electoral votes certified by the tellers and announced by the Vice President to the Congress. It shows 234 votes for Harrison and 60 for Van Buren. Also a detailed report: "Arrival Of ... See More
Detailed plans for Harrison's inaugural...
Item #666634
March 03, 1841
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 3, 1841
* President William Henry Harrison
* Eve 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 following day.
The first 1 1/2 columns ar... See More
Detailed plans for Harrison's inaugural...
Item #653316
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
Perhaps the best newspaper to be had for Harrison's inauguration...
Item #652882
March 05, 1841
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 5, 1841
* President William Henry Harrison inauguration
* Inaugural address - best title to be had (rare)
Perhaps the best newspaper to be had on the inauguration of William Henry Harrison as the nation's ninth President, this being the premier newspaper from the nation's capital.
Most of page 2 is taken up with: &qu... See More
President Harrison's inaugural address...
Item #644280
March 06, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 6, 1841 Taking most of the front page, all of pgs. 2 & 3 & half of page 4 is: "The Inaugural Address" of Gen. William Henry Harrison, March 4, 1841...", which was obviously very lengthy, so lengthy & delivered outdoors on a very cold & wet day that he caught a cold & died of pneumonia just one month later.
Gre... See More
The tragedies of dividing slave families...Zachary Taylor elected president...
Item #583417
November 15, 1848
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, November 15, 1848 Page three contains an article entitled "The Slave Trade" which deals with the tragedies which occur when families foresee that they may possible be separated. This includes inducing their own bodily harm and even their to the point of their own death instead of being separated. "That was a most merciful attempt that was made in the la... See More
Discussion Taylor's inaugural address...
Item #596980
March 10, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 10, 1849
* President Zachary Taylor
* John Bell Hood at West Point
The first column of the front page has the reviews of six newspapers on "The Inaugural Address" of President Taylor, with many diverse comments (see photos). Also on the ftpg. is a lengthy: "List of Cadet Appointments for 1849" listed by state, and inc... See More
Discussion Taylor's inaugural address...
Item #598609
March 10, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 10, 1849
* President Zachary Taylor
* John Bell Hood
The first column of the front page has the reviews of six newspapers on "The Inaugural Address" of President Taylor, with many diverse comments (see). Also on the ftpg. is a lengthy: "List of Cadet Appointments for 1849" listed by state, and includes "John Hood... See More
Discussion Taylor's inaugural address...
Item #598610
March 10, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 10, 1849 The first column of the front page has the reviews of six newspapers on "The Inaugural Address" of President Taylor, with many diverse comments (see). Also on the ftpg. is a lengthy: "List of Cadet Appointments for 1849" listed by state, and includes "John Hood" from Kentucky, who would become a famous Con... See More
On Taylor's inauguration...
Item #595664
March 16, 1849
HANOVER SPECTATOR, Pennsylvania, March 16, 1849
* Zachary Taylor
* Henry Clay
The front page has 2 columns of: "Important Letter from Mr. Clay" dated at New Orleans & carrying over to pg. 2 where it is signed: H. Clay. Also: "The Inauguration Balls" for President Zachary Taylor (see photos).
Four pages, never bound, small wear holes near center are... See More
The coming Presidential election...
Item #633749
October 18, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 18, 1856 Inside has: American Republican Demonstration" "Fillmore and Slavery Opposed" "Fremont and Liberty Supported" Presidential Perfidy" "Revelations of Franklin Pierce" and more on the coming election.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor loss to a lower corner, minimal wear.
Plans for Buchanan's inauguration...
Item #666653
February 04, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 1857 Page 3 has much detail on planks for the inaugural ceremonies of James Buchanan, who would be inaugurated on March 4.
The report is headed: "the Inaugurations of the President Elect" and the details take over a full column.
Four pages, good condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Inauguration & inaugural ceremonies of President Buchanan, in a Washington newspaper...
Item #651997
March 05, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 5, 1857
* President James Buchanan
* Inauguration - inaugural address
* Best title to be had (rare as such)
A terrific issue in which to find the inauguration and inaugural address of President James Buchanan. Almost the entirety of the first two columns on page 3 are taken up with the: "Inaugural Address". If is preface... See More
Buchanan's inaugural address...
Item #644887
March 11, 1857
THE EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, March 11, 1857
* President James Buchanan
* Inauguration - inaugural address
Page 3 has the "Inaugural Address" which takes 1 1/3 columns in which he reflects on the events of the year. It is signed in type at its conclusion: James Buchanan. Page 2 has an article concerning it titled: "The Inaugural".
Four pages, minor loss to blan... See More
Inauguration of President Buchanan... Dred Scott Decision...
Item #172030
March 14, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 14, 1857 A vol. 1 issue. Inside has 8 illustrations regarding 'Our 18th Inauguration Day', including an illustration of George Washington, Mount Vernon, & James Buchanan & John Adams. But the prime content here is the text of the Dred Scott decision given by Chief Justice Taney. Very significant.
Also featured is an article on A Nutmeg Pl... See More
Print of a beardless Abraham Lincoln, pre-election...
Item #172362
May 12, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 12, 1860 The front page has a print of: "The Republican Wigwam At Chicago, Illinois, In Which the Republican Convention Will Be Held, May 16, 1860". This was the event at which Abraham Lincoln would go from near obscurity to a position of prominence in American history.
The doublepage centerfold is a terrific print captioned: "Prominen... See More
Election of Abraham Lincoln as President...
Item #172416
November 17, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 17, 1860 The full front page shows: 'Gen. Guiseppe Garibaldi" who was considered the George Washington of Italy, the person most responsible for uniting the country. There is also a page two article on him.
Other prints include a nice full pg. of: "Fort Moultrie (Sullivan's Island), Charleston, South Carolina in the Distance", a... See More
Carson City... Virginia City... Jamaica... Presidential election reporting (Lincoln)...
Item #650809
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, January, 1861 Featured in this issue is an article "A Peep at Washoe" which includes coverage on silver mining, Carson City, Virginia City and much more.Other articles include "Cast-away in Jamaica" and other additional stories and illustrations included.
Near the back under "Monthly Record of Current Events" is a report... See More
Confederates states elected their President & Vice President... Their Constitutional Convention...
Item #646028
February 10, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 10, 1861
* Jefferson Davis elected Confederate president
* Constitutional Convention of the Confederacy
* Pre Civil War tensions brewing
A wealth of significant content on the creation of the Confederacy, with front page column heads including: "Important From the South" "The Southern Congress at Montgomery, Alabama" "Adoption of A Const... See More
Assassination attempt on Lincoln? Inauguration of Jefferson Davis...
Item #651886
February 23, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, February 23, 1861
* President elect Abraham Lincoln
* Baltimore murder plot
* Jefferson Davis inauguration
Perhaps the most significant content is on page 5 which has very extensive coverage of the travels of Abraham Lincoln to Washington, D.C. for his inauguration. The top of the page has heads: "The Presidential Progress" "Great Turnout of the Philad... See More
Early attempt to assassinate President-Elect Abe Lincoln...
Item #596826
February 27, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 27, 1861
* Lincoln's new administration
The front page reports the ominous events that would lead to the outbreak of the Civil War in less than two months. Also content on the incoming administration of Abraham Lincoln with first column headlines including: "The Finale of the Peace Conference", "Movements of Mr. Lincoln", &quo... See More
President-Elect Abraham Lincoln's address from the Astor House balcony...
Item #172446
March 02, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 2, 1861 The full front page is a very nice illustration captioned: "Abraham Lincoln, The President Elect, Addressing The People From the Astor House Balcony". Inside has a full page with 3 scenes: "Fort Moultrie, As Seen From Fort Sumter" "Morris Island, As Seen From Fort Sumter" and "Fort Johnson, As Seen From Fort Sumt... See More
President-Elect Abraham Lincoln en route...
Item #598469
March 12, 1861
THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, March 12, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln
* post inauguration
Page 3 has the following one column headings: "The Cabinet" "The Confederation" "The Virginia Convention"
Nice reading here. Other news of the day. Complete in 4 pages, some tape mends along central fold, minor foxing, otherwise nice.... See More
Lincoln's inauguration... Winslow Homer print...
Item #172450
March 16, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 16, 1861 The entire front page shows: "The Inaugural Procession at Washington Passing the Gate of the Capitol Grounds" which shows Abraham Lincoln & James Buchanan in the carriage.
Inside has a nearly half page print showing: "Presidents Buchanan and Lincoln Entering the Senate Chamber Before The Inauguration" with related text he... See More
Jeff Davis' inaugural address: in a Confederate newspaper...
Item #666370
February 25, 1862
THE DAILY SOUTHERN GUARDIAN, Columbia, South Carolina, Feb. 25, 1862
* Jefferson Davis inaugural address
* Rare Confederate publication
A rather rare title and great that it has the word “Southern”.
Certainly the most notable content begins page 2 being: "President Jefferson Davis's Inaugural address, delivered in Richmond, February 22, 1862" which takes ove... See More
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