Reconstruction (1865-1877)
Reconstruction (1865-1877)
Civil Rights Act of 1866...
Item #600082
April 07, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1866
* Civil Rights Act of 1866
* Senate overrides president's veto
The front page has one column headlines that include: "WASHINGTON NEWS", "Passage of the Civil Rights Bill in the Senate", "Thirty-three Republicans Vote for the Bill" and more (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on the U.S. Senate overriding Preside... See More
The Civil Rights Bill is "the law of the land"...
Item #686774
April 10, 1866
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 10, 1866
* Civil Rights Bill becomes law
* Post Civil War - slavery
The top of the back page has one column headings: "THE CAPITAL" "The Civil Rights Bill the Law of the Land" "Its Passage In The House" "Vote 122 To 41" Unfortunately there is a printing flaw that affects the mentioned headings only. Text is fine. (see)... See More
Dearing family massacre....
Item #600315
April 12, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 12, 1866
* The Dearing family murders (1st report)
* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Antoine Probst
Page 5 has one column headings: "Terrible Crime In Philadelphia" "Seven Persons Murdered In One House" "A Laborer Kills his Employer and his Whole Family..." See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condit... See More
Dearing family massacre...
Item #617862
April 12, 1866
CLEVELAND DAILY LEADER, Ohio, April 12, 1866
* The Dearing family murders (1st report)
* Philadelphia Pennsylvania
* Antoine Probst
The front page has a brief article headed: "Horrible Murder in Philadelphia" "A Family of Seven Persons Butchered" (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large issue measuring 32 x 23 inches, minor spine... See More
Pair of issues on the Dearing family massacre...
Item #684735
April 12, 1866
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, April 12 and May 6, 1866
* The Dearing family murders
* "Murder by gaslight"
* Antoine Probst arrest
A pair of issues on the horrific Dearing family murder, covering the murder report and the confession of the murderer.
Page 2 of April 12 has: 'Horrid Murders" which report the crime in which 8 people were murdered, 6 in one fa... See More
Dearing family massacre....
Item #600761
April 13, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 1866
* The Dearing family murders
* "Murder by gaslight"
* Antoine Probst arrest
The front page has one column headings: "The Tragedy In Philadelphia" "Further Particulars of the Murder of the Deering Family"
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, some margin wear and small tears, a few printing flaws, otherwise good.... See More
Great fire in Cincinnati...
Item #172980
April 14, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Apr. 14, 1866 Fullpg: 'The Great Fire in Cincinnati' halfpg. article & illustration on 'Robert E. Lee, in Civil Life' 1/4 pg: 'The Rev. Alexander Grummell' is a Black minister.
Complete in 16 pages.
Dearing family massacre....
Item #600083
April 15, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1866
* The Dearing family murders
* Philadelphia Pennsylvania
* Antoine Probst
The front page has small one column headings: "The Dearing Murder" "Arrest of the Murderer--His Confession--Exciting Scene at the Mayor's Office--More About the Dearing Family" Text takes up more than a full column.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages... See More
The Reconstruction era... Cornerstone for a new Jewish synagogue...
Item #594108
April 19, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1866 Most of the front page is taken up with Reconstruction item with first column heads: "WASHINGTON NEWS" "Speech of President Johnson to the Soldiers & Sailors" "He Reiterates His Views on the Reconstruction Policy of Congress" "His Efforts for the Restoration of the Southern States" "The Rewards for Arresting ... See More
School for freed slaves at New Orleans...
Item #172982
April 21, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, April 21, 1866 The front page print: "Abraham Lincoln School for Freedmen, New Orleans" with a related article.
Terrific fullpg: "On the Plains--Indians Attacking Butterfield's Overland Dispatch Coach" is a truly fine example of Western Americana for display. Halfpg: 'Street View in Santa Fe, New Mexico".
Sixteen pages, good condition.... See More
A trip from the Missouri to the Pacific...
Item #675689
April 21, 1866
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, April 21, 1866 The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 3, which was part of a larger series: "FROM THE MISSOURI TO THE PACIFIC" with subheads: "Equable Clime of Cal... See More
School for freed slaves at New Orleans...
Item #696872
April 21, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, April 21, 1866 The front page print: "Abraham Lincoln School for Freedmen, New Orleans" with a related article.
Terrific fullpg: "On the Plains--Indians Attacking Butterfield's Overland Dispatch Coach" is a truly fine example of Western Americana for display. Halfpg: 'Street View in Santa Fe, New Mexico".
Sixteen pages, great condition... See More
Passage of the Civil Rights Bill...
Item #172984
April 28, 1866
Harper's WEEKLY, April 28, 1866 Ftpg: 'Govt. Auction on the Levee at Cairo, Ill.'. Historic dblpgctrfld: 'Lobby of the House of Rep. during Passage of the Civil Rights Bill'. Nice full page: 'Scene at the Penna. Ave. Entrance to the Capitol Grounds at Washington'
Complete in sixteen pages.
Memphis riots of 1866...
Item #603898
May 02, 1866
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, May 2, 1866
* Memphis, Tennessee
* Race riots - Negroes
* Reconstruction era
Page 2 has a small one column heading: "Riot at Memphis". See image for text .
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in very nice ... See More
Bombardment of Valparaiso...
Item #617995
May 02, 1866
CLEVELAND DAILY LEADER, Ohio, May 2, 1866
*Bombardment of Valparaiso, Chile
* Spanish fleet shelling & destruction of port
The front page has an article headed: "South America" "Valparaiso Bombarded by Spanish" "The Town Completely Destroyed" (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large issue measuring 32 x 23 inches, mi... See More
Colorado admitted to the Union ?.....
Item #598638
May 04, 1866
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 4, 1866
* Colorado joins the Union ?
* Statehood ?
The front page has a one column heading:
"Colorado Admitted to the Union---80 to 55"
with smaller subhead: "The Colorado Bill" 1st report coverage on the House passing the Colorado Bill. The President would however veto this bill and Colorado would not actually gain statehood for another 10 ye... See More
Colored Orphan Asylum... City of Memphis...
Item #172986
May 05, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 5, 1866 Front full pg. illus. of "Colored Orphan Asylum, Memphis, Tennessee." Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "Alexander H. Stephens." Four 1/2 landscape illus. entitled: "Nashville, From Edgefield," "Nashville, Tennessee, from the Opposite Bank of the Cumberland," "Louisville, Kentucky-Iron Clads Passing Louisville Fall... See More
Robert E. Lee for president ?....
Item #598641
May 05, 1866
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 5, 1866
* General Robert E. Lee
Page 4 has a small but interesting report with a one column heading: "Gen. Lee For President". See image for text here. Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
A trip from the Missouri to the Pacific...
Item #675687
May 05, 1866
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, May 5, 1866 The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 3, which was part of a larger series: "FROM THE MISSOURI TO THE PACIFIC" with subheads: "Leaving San Francisco--... See More
Map of Georgia... Celebration the abolition of slavery in Washington D.C... Cotton team in North Carolina...
Item #172988
May 12, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 12, 1866 Ftpg. shows: 'The Levee at Cincinnati, Ohio'. One-quarter pg: 'Map of New York Bay'. Halfpg: 'On the Mississippi--Religious Services on Board the 'Ruth' '. Very nice fullpg: 'View of Shockoe Creek Valley, Richmond, Va.' & fullpg: 'Cotton Team in N. Carolina' shows black men leading a cart load of cotton... See More
Jefferson Davis is indicted for treason...
Item #690262
May 12, 1866
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 12, 1866
* Confederate president Jefferson Davis
* Official indictment for treason
Page 3 has a one column heading: "JEFF. DAVIS INDICTED" with subheads. (see)
Eight pages, creasing along the central fold of the front page only, generally nice.... See More
Item #150066
May 17, 1866
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, May 17, 1866 "Veto Of the Colorado Bill" on pg. 7 includes Pres. Johnson's reasons for denying statehood to Colorado. Signed in type: Andrew Johnson. Good.
'Mustered Out' Colored Volunteers at Little Rock, Arkansas...
Item #172990
May 19, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY May 19, 1866 Two 1/3 pg. illus. of "Major General Judson Kilpatrick, U.S. Minister to Chile" and "Commodore John Rodgers, U.S.N." Also a 1/3 pg. illus. of the "Bombardment of Valparaiso by the Spanish Fleet, March 31, 1866." Inside is a full pg. illus. entitled "'Mustered Out' Colored Volunteers at Little Rock, Arkansas." Dblpgctr... See More
Quotes of Josh Billings...
Item #603902
May 21, 1866
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, May 21, 1866
* Quotes of Josh Billings
* American humorist
The front page has a small one column heading: "The 'Sayings' of Josh Billings". See images for text.
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise i... See More
Item #151104
May 22, 1866
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 22, 1866 Back page heads include: "Washington" "The Colorado Veto Message" "Consideration of the Question Postponed Until Next Tuesday" & more. Spine is a bit irregular.
Memphis riots... Scenes of Little Rock, Arkansas...
Item #172992
May 26, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 26, 1866 Ftpg. has two scenes in 'Memphis, Tenn., During the Riot' one showing: 'Shooting down Negroes' and the other 'Burning a Freedmen's School House'. Three-quarter pg. illus. of: 'Edwin M. Stanton'. Nice fullpg. with 2 illus. of: 'Little Rock, Ark.' fullpg: 'Crevasse on Chim's Plantation, West Baton Rouge, ... See More
Judaica content... Jewish... Jews...
Item #595124
May 29, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 29, 1866 Page 5 has an article: "Convention Of American Israelites" with subheads: "The Board of Delegates in Session--Election of Officers for the Ensuing Year--The Establishment of a Jewish Rabbinical Institute Decided Upon" (see).
Eight pages, good condition.
Notable death... Winfield Scott...
Item #551393
May 30, 1866
NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 30, 1866
* General Winfield Scott death
* Post civil war original
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* Death of Lieut.-Gen. Scott
* Sketch of His long & Glorious Military Career
* His Political Aspirations, Successes & Defeats
* His Last Illness & Death--Personal Reminiscences, &c. ... See More
Death of General Winfield Scott...
Item #597003
May 30, 1866
NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, May 30, 1866
* General Winfield Scott death
The top of the front page has: "Death of Lieut.-Gen. Scott" "Sketch of His Long & Glorious Military Career" "His Political Aspirations, Successes & Defeats" "His Course During the Rebellion--The Organization & Handling of the First Army" "His Last Illness &... See More
Death of General Winfield Scott...
Item #628007
May 30, 1866
NEW-YORK TIMES, May 30, 1866
* General Winfield Scott death
The front page has: "Death of Lieut.-Gen. Scott" "Sketch of His Long & Glorious Military Career" "His Political Aspirations, Successes & Defeats" "His Course During the Rebellion--The Organization & Handling of the First Army" "His Last Illness & Death--Personal Rem... See More
Death of General Winfield Scott...
Item #601711
May 31, 1866
NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1866
* General Winfield Scott death
The top of the front page has: "Honors To Gen. Scott" "Official Statement of His Illness & Death,..." "Medical Diary of His Physical Condition from His Arrival at West Point" "His Burial Place..." "The Funeral Cortege..." and more.
"Old Fuss & Feathers" had a... See More
Civil War Recollections... Mining in Nevada...
Item #659688
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, June, 1866. Featured in this issue is an article "Personal Recollections of the War", by a Virginian. Other articles are: "The Reese River Country (Mining in Nevada)"; "Are There Other Inhabited Worlds?"; "Henry Barth, the African Traveler"; and other additional stories with related illustrations. See photos for d... See More
Arkansas... The Fenians... Office of the Freedmen's Bureau...
Item #172994
June 02, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 2, 1866 Halfpg: 'Office of the Freedmen's Bureau, Memphis, Tenn.' showing many Blacks. Fullpg. shows: 'Arsenal Grounds at Little Rock' & 'Blissville, Little Rock, Arkansas'. One-third pg: 'Monticello, the Home of Jefferson, near Charlottesville, Va.'. One-third pg: 'The City of Lynchburg' Fullpg: 'Grand Reception of Jame... See More
Georgia & Florida after the war...
Item #605673
June 08, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 8, 1866
* Florida & Georgia
* Post Civil War reconstruction
The front page has one column headlines that include: "AFFAIRS IN THE SOUTH" "Condition of Corn and Cotton Crops in Georgia" "Good Effects of Giving Freedmen a Share of the Produce" "Improved State of Union Feeling in Florida" and more (see photos). Lengthy text c... See More
Burning of the N.Y. Academy of Music... Negro huts...
Item #172996
June 09, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 9, 1866 Fullpg: "Burning of the N.Y. Academy of Music" shows firemen as well. Fullpg: "Gens. Steedman & Fullerton Conferring with the Freedmen at Trent River Settlement, opposite New Bern, North Carolina" and showing: "Negro Huts". "U.S. Steam Sloop of war 'Wampanoag' " "Gov. Thomas Swann of Maryland"... See More
Deering family massacre.... End of the Fenian invasion...
Item #682053
June 09, 1866
NEW YORK TIMES, June 9, 1866
* The Dearing family murders
* "Murder by gaslight"
* Antoine Probst execution
The back page has one column headings: "THE DEERING MURDER" "Execution of Anton Probst at Philadelphia" "His Final Confession--Letters to His Parents" and more, taking over 3 columns.
In one of the most gruesome mass murders in Philadel... See More
On the death and funeral of Winfield Scott...
Item #172998
June 16, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY June 16, 1866 Front full pg. illus. of "Scott." Inside has a full pg. illus. of "Winfield Scott." Full pg. illus. of "Scott's Death Bed." Dblpgctrfld. of the "Burial of Scott--Services at the Grave, in West Point Cemetery." 1/3 pg. illus. of "Scott's Funeral-in the Chapel." 1/3 pg. illus. of the "Battle of Lundy'... See More
The late Winfield Scott...
Item #564526
June 16, 1866
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated June 16, 1866 The full frontpage portrait is "The Late Lieutenant-General Winfield Scott." Portrait of Scott is in an oval frame draped in black. Fullpage prints inside: "Funeral Ceremonies Of The Late Lieutenant-General Winfield Scott, At The Cemetery At West Point--Bearing The Body To The Grave" and "The Chapel At West Point--Th... See More
Early print of Wall Street on the front page...
Item #173000
June 23, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 23, 1866 The front page has a nice print captioned: "Wall Street, New York", a street scene bustling with pedestrians and activity. A great issue for any stock broker or person involved in the world of finance.
Inside prints include a full page of: "The Southern Methodist Bishops", two half page prints of: "Primary School for Free... See More
Cholera outbreak....
Item #603880
June 23, 1866
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, June 23, 1866
* Cholera outbreak
Page 2 has a small one column heading: "Cholera" See images for text here.
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in very nice condition.
Early print of Wall Street on the front page...
Item #680564
June 23, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 23, 1866 The front page has a nice print captioned: "Wall Street, New York", a street scene bustling with pedestrians and activity. A great issue for any stock broker or person involved in the world of finance.
Inside prints include a full page of: "The Southern Methodist Bishops", two half page prints of: "Primary School for Free... See More
Andrew Johnson...
Item #206716
June 26, 1866
UNION DEMOCRAT, Manchester, N.H., June 26, 1866 Page 2 has: "President Johnsons on the Congressional Amendment", signed in type: Andrew Johnson. Has an archival mend to a small tear in the lower margin of each leaf.
Buffalo tornado disaster...
Item #603881
June 26, 1866
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, June 26, 1866
* Buffalo, New York
* Tornado disaster
Page 3 has a small one column heading: "Terrible Tornado at Buffalo" See image for text here.
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in very nice condition... See More
California described, and its wine growing capacity...
Item #688747
June 27, 1866
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 27, 1866
* Early wine industry in California
Nearly half of page 3 is taken up with a terrific & very detailed account of the state of California, headed: "Domestic Correspondence" "California" "Vineyards on the Pacific Coast--Their Character & Extent--Artificial Irrigation--The Wine-Growing Capacity of California&quo... See More
Austro-Prussian War begins...
Item #617993
June 28, 1866
CLEVELAND DAILY LEADER, Ohio, June 28, 1866
*Austro-Prussian War begins
The front page has an article headed: "The German Troubles" Prussian Declaration of War" "A Battle Reported But Not Confirmed" (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large issue measuring 32 x 23 inches, minor spine wear, generally nice.
Note: If a folder i... See More
The late Lewis Cass... Suffering of Andersonville and Fortress Monroe...
Item #173002
June 30, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 30, 1866 Front 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Late Lewis Cass." Also a 1/2 pg. illus. of "'The Halt'-A Scene in the Georgia Campaign." Inside there is a 1/3 pg. illus. of "Bunker Hill Monument." Two 1/4 pg. illus. of "Francis Joseph I., Emperor of Austria" and "Ludwig R. Von Benedek, the Austrian General." Full p... See More
A newspaper predicting the future...
Item #684751
July 01, 1866
BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER AND ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, July, August, September, 1866 A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future--great to read in hindsight.
Among the articles: "The Hourly Motions of the Superior Planets" "Extraordinary Effects of a Lunar Eclipse" "The Fate of Th... See More
Great report on California mining...
Item #629249
July 04, 1866
NEW YORK HERALD, July 4, 1866
* California mining regions
* Gold and silver rush
Page 3 has a very nice article headed: "CALIFORNIA MINING" "Its Importance And Extent" "Washing for Gold in the Early Days and at Present" The Silver Regions" and more. (see) Text takes up 3 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
1866 great fire of Portland, Maine...
Item #629243
July 05, 1866
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 5, 1866
* Portland, Maine fire disaster
* Early 1st report coverage
Page 5 has a one column heading: "Great Fire In Portland" with subhead.(see) A early 1st report here giving the brief coverage near the start of the fire.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Nashville, shortly after the Civil War...
Item #587993
July 06, 1866
DAILY PRESS AND TIMES, Nashville, Tennessee, July 6, 1866
* Uncommon title
A very nice, never-bound newspaper from shortly after the end of the Civil War. Various news of the day & a great wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated. Four pages, nice condition.
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