Trouble at the gold mines in Georgia...
Item #598158
March 12, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 12, 1831
* Cabarrus County, North Carolina
* Gold discoveries in the South
Inside has over a full page headed: "Campaign In Georgia!" with much of relating to the troubles at the gold mines there (see for beginning). Also inside is over a page of a: "List Of Acts Of Congress", plus there is much under the heading: "... See More
Making carpets in America... Andy Jackson Proclamation...
Item #649085
March 27, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, March 27, 1830 Inside has an interesting article: "American Carpeting" concerning the creation of a a carpet manufacturing company in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, allowing Americans to no longer be dependent on foreign manufactures, followed by the: "President's Reply" congratulating American ingenuity, signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
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Information on "The Texas"... on Commodore Decatur...
Item #582052
March 25, 1830
NATIONAL GAZETTE AND LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 25, 1830 The back page of this issue contains an article entitled "The Texas" which was extracted from a gentleman's correspondence. "Texas is now in a very prosperous condition. -- There has been more emigration this winter than in several years past. The road is at present full of movers... In anti... See More
Early account of Hawaii...
Item #622575
March 30, 1829
CONNECTICUT OBSERVER, Hartford, March 30, 1829 The front page has: "Sandwich Islands" which is an early account of the mission work in what is now called Hawaii. Various other religious reports.
Four pages, some staining on the ftpg., otherwise good.
Item #151611
March 28, 1829
NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER newspaper from Phila. dated Mar. 28 1829. See the photo below for the very nice & quite unusual illustrated advertisement for Rodgers Table Fork, with details. Fascinating! You get the complete, 4 page issue which is in nice condition.
Piracy... Slave up-rising suppressed...
Item #616957
March 21, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, March 21, 1829 A lot of the news in this newspaper is government related from different regions of America. Featured in this issue is a great report on piracy with nice details of a capture. Also within this issue is a small report of slave uprising in Louisiana. This has interesting news of the day throughout.
Sixteen pages measur... See More
Inauguration & inaugural address of Andrew Jackson...
Item #672085
March 07, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 7, 1829
* President Andrew Jackson
* Inauguration - inaugural address
An inside page has a nice article headed: "The Inauguration" which begins with details of the proceedings including: "...in the presence of an immense concourse of spectators, filling the portico, the steps...the president of the United States delivered his... See More
Early & uncommon title from Kentucky...
Item #690780
March 21, 1827
THE FOCUS OF POLITICS, COMMERCE, AND LITERATURE, Louisville, Kentucky, March 21, 1827
* Rare & early antebellum publication
An early & uncommon title, this being the volume 1, number 18 issue.
Four pages, archivally rejoined at the spine, minor disbinding loss at the spine, various tape mends throughout (to flatten creases) cause no loss of readability.... See More
John Qunicy Adams in 1826....
Item #217991
March 30, 1826
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, March 30, 1826.
* President John Quincy Adams acts
* 19th century Washington D.C.
On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle and shield is an Act for making appropriations for the Indian Department, signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Pg. 3 has an Act making appropriations for the Military Service of the U.S., also signed in type by Adams. Other
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* President John Quincy Adams acts
* 19th century Washington D.C.
On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle and shield is an Act for making appropriations for the Indian Department, signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Pg. 3 has an Act making appropriations for the Military Service of the U.S., also signed in type by Adams. Other
Eagle shot and killed in 1826....
Item #222277
March 24, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, March 24, 1826
* Large Golden Eagle shot
* Early 19th century original reading
Page 3 has a report stating that a Golden Eagle was shot at Corton Point, N.Y. Says the eagle was a yearling, & measured 7 feet 8 inches across the wings, 3 feet from his beak to feet, and that his beak was 3 inches long and 5/8 inches in circumference. Other ne
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* Large Golden Eagle shot
* Early 19th century original reading
Page 3 has a report stating that a Golden Eagle was shot at Corton Point, N.Y. Says the eagle was a yearling, & measured 7 feet 8 inches across the wings, 3 feet from his beak to feet, and that his beak was 3 inches long and 5/8 inches in circumference. Other ne
Navy appropriations...
Item #556926
March 23, 1826
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington DC, March 23, 1826
* President John Quincy Adams
* Navy appropriations act
On page 3 under an engraving of the Great Seal is:
* An Act making appropriations for the support of the Navy of the United States for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-six...
signed in type: John Quincy Adams.
Other news of the day. Some stray ink spots, otherwise... See More
Eagle engraving in the masthead...
Item #550639
March 22, 1826
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, March 22, 1826
* Ornate eagle masthead
* Middletown, Connecticut
Here is a nice, four page newspaper which contains a rather ornate masthead which features an engraving of a heraldic eagle in the center.
A displayable issue as such. Various news of the day & a wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated. Lit
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* Ornate eagle masthead
* Middletown, Connecticut
Here is a nice, four page newspaper which contains a rather ornate masthead which features an engraving of a heraldic eagle in the center.
A displayable issue as such. Various news of the day & a wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated. Lit
Conversations of a slave and Jews...
Item #594117
March 17, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, March 17, 1826 The front page has: "Four Jews Converted by Reading the New Testament" (see), and page 2 includes: "Conversion of a Kentucky Slave". Four pages, very nice condition.
Heraldic eagle....
Item #594184
March 15, 1826
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, March 15, 1826 A very decorative masthead featuring a heraldic eagle (see). Various news of the day and some interesting illustrated advertisements. Various foxing, generally good.
Middletown, Connecticut...
Item #592596
March 15, 1826
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, March 15, 1826 A very decorative masthead featuring a heraldic eagle (see). Various news of the day and some interesting illustrated advertisements. Various foxing, generally good.
Ohio Legislature diverse...
Item #538972
March 03, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, March 3, 1826.
* Early Ohio government
* Early 19th century original reading
A page 3 report says:
The Legislature of Ohio that has just closed its session, was composed of 58 farmers, 26 lawyers, 7 mechanics, 7 merchants, 2 physicians, 2 printers, 1 miller, 1 surveyor, and 1 gentleman.
Other news of the day includes: "Robbery of t... See More
Notable pair of issues on the Maryland "Jew Bill" including its passage...
Item #682691
March 05, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 29, 1819 and March 5, 1825
* Maryland Jew Bill w/ passage
* Jewish religion rights
* Jews to hold public office (MD)
A fine pair of issues on the passage of the Maryland "Jew Bill".
May 29, 1819 issue: Certainly the best content is full text of the speech presented by of H.M. Brackenridge in the Maryland House of Delegates when the Jew ... See More
The Maryland "Jew Bill" finally passes... Inaugural address of John Quincy Adams...
Item #682592
March 05, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 5, 1825
* Inaugural address of John Quincy Adams
* Approval of the Maryland "Jew Bill"
Without question the most notable content 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 a bill to alter t... See More
Liberation of Peru... Death of a Revolutionary War hero...
Item #695035
March 01, 1825
FRANKLIN HERALD & PUBLIC ADVERTISER, Greenfield, Massachusetts, March 1, 1825 Although not a rare title--this issue is volume 33--this is the first of this title we have offered, having come from the private collection.
Page 3 has: "Liberation Of Peru---Decisive Triumph" with the report taking over half a column. Page 3 also has a brief, black-bordered report: "Another Re... See More
Document signed by President Monroe...
Item #599067
March 15, 1822
RHODE ISLAND AMERICAN, Providence, March 15, 1822 Page 2 has over a column headed: "Independence of S. America" which is a document from the President to Congress, signed: James Monroe. Also: "Interesting Trials" "Bankrupt Bill" "Latest From Europe" and more.
Four pages, rejoined at the spine, very nice condition.
James Monroe...
Item #208561
March 04, 1822
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, NH March 4, 1822 On the front page under an engraving of an eagle and shield is a Treaty of Peace and Amity between the United States and the Dey and Regency of Algiers, signed in type: James Monroe. Subscribers name written above the masthead.
President Monroe allows for Missouri statehood...
Item #671433
March 24, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 24, 1821
* President James Monroe
* Missouri statehood
"Laws of the U. States" on an inside page has a "Resolution, Providing for the Admission of Missouri into the Union on a Certain Condition" beginning: "Resolved...That Missouri shall be admitted into the union on an equal footing with the original states... upon... See More
James Monroe's inaugural address...
Item #680641
March 10, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 10, 1821
* President James Monroe
* Inauguration - inaugural address
Beginning at the bottom of the front page is: "Inaugural Speech", which has a prefacing paragraph which includes: "On Monday last, the 5th of March, in the great hall of the house of representatives...chief justice Marshall administered the oath of office to... See More
James Monroe's inaugural address...
Item #672155
March 10, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 10, 1821 Beginning at the bottom of the front page is: "Inaugural Speech", which has a prefacing paragraph which includes: "On Monday last, the 5th of March, in the great hall of the house of representatives...chief justice Marshall administered the oath of office to Mr. Monroe, previous to his entering upon the duties of his second... See More
The Missouri question... Gold coins for the United States...
Item #600574
March 03, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 3, 1821
* Missouri statehood ?
* Gold coinage
The front page has a paragraph noting: "The Missouri question is at last settled...The manner of it has not pleased either party...legislature of Missouri will obstinately refuse to accept the condition..." with more (see).
Inside includes: "Gold Coin" which is a report on t... See More
Death by duel of naval hero Stephen Decatur...
Item #701219
March 25, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 25, 1820
* Stephen Decatur killed (1st report)
* United States Navy commodore
* Duel vs. James Barron
The ftpg. has an article with small head: "Melancholy Occurrence" which begins: "A duel was fought on Wednesday...between the victor of the Macedonian, Com. Decatur, and com. Barron who commanded the Chesapeake frigate...Th... See More
Andy Jackson... Return of Indian land in Georgia...
Item #644140
March 21, 1820
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 21, 1820 Most of pg. 2 is taken up with: "General Jackson's Memorial", continued in a future issue. The ftpg. has a document to the Senate signed by the President: James Monroe, concerning the return of land to the citizens of Georgia by various Indian tribes (see).
No fewer than 4 runaway slave reward ads. Four pages, nice condi... See More
Quite rare set of the 'North Georgia Gazette & Winter Chronicle'...
Item #682561
March 20, 1820
NORTH GEORGIA GAZETTE AND WINTER CHRONICLE, the complete set of 21 issues bound in a volume including the half-title, First edition.
A weekly newspaper edited by Edward Sabine and written by members of the first Parry expedition (1819-1820) while at their winter quarters at Winter Harbour on Melville Island during them attempt to discover a North West Passage. It was circulated among the men in m... See More
First White House wedding...
Item #672505
March 18, 1820
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 18, 1820 Listed under the page 2 "Marriages" is one that reads: "In Washington city, Samuel Lawrence Gouverneur, Esq. of N. York, to Miss Maria Hester Monroe, youngest daughter of James Monroe, President of the U. States." This was first wedding to be held at the White House.
Other news of the day includes: "Royal Funeral" &quo... See More
Lengthy report on the national currency... Seizure of Florida...
Item #638180
March 18, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 18, 1820 Taking over 3 pages is a continued report from the Secretary of the Treasury on the "National Currency". Also within is over a page on the: "Seizure of the Floridas", followed by: "The Slave Question". Nearly 4 pages of reports from "Congress" as well.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/4 inches, good c... See More
The home of Francis Scott Key for sale...
Item #621944
March 14, 1820
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., March 14, 1820
* Francis Scott Key house for sale ad
* From the Nation's Capital
A back page notice headed "Valuable Property For Sale" begins: "That large and commodious two story brick dwelling house near the upper end of Bridge street, lately occupied by Francis S. Key, Esq...." plus a few details (see).
Four ... See More
Missouri Compromise... Mordecai Noah & his Jewish refuge island...
Item #678715
March 11, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 11, 1820
* Missouri Compromise
* Maine and Missouri become states
* Mordecai Manuel Noah... Grand Island... Jewish settlement
The top of the front page has an article which announces the approval of the Missouri Compromise: "The bills for the admission of Maine and Missouri into the union have been respectively signed by the president... See More
Texas struggles for independence from Spain...
Item #666257
March 02, 1820
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 2, 1820 The ftpg. has an early letter datelines: "Republic of Texas, Fort Walker, Nov. 30th, 1819" with the letter detailing trouble there. Bits include: "...Our dangers, difficulties & troubles...have been great. Nacogdoches has fallen into the hands of our enemies...Frequent engagements take place between the two forces...I... See More
Law to prevent piracy... Defending General Jackson...
Item #599589
March 13, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 13, 1819 Inside has: "General Jackson" and over a page of: "List of Acts" and also includes the text of 3 Acts of Congress, each signed: James Monroe, one: "...to protect the commerce of the United States and to punish the crime of piracy." Also inside: "Defence of General Jackson - Strictures on Mr. Lacock's... See More
The Shakers...
Item #600005
March 29, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 29, 1817 Content includes: "law of the United States - An Act to Provide for the Redemption of the Public Debt" signed in type: James Madison. Also: "Legislature of New York - An Act Concerning the Shakers" which is an uncommon item concerning this religious society.
Also: "Relations with Russia" "Major-Ge... See More
General Winfield Scott...
Item #538222
March 25, 1817
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, March 25, 1817.
* Marriage of General Winfield Scott
Among the Marriages on page 3 is one that says: "In Virginia, Gen. Winfield Scott, of the U.S. army, to Miss Maria D. Mayo". It seems he can win the fair as well as the field.
Other news of the day with several advertisements. Bit of margin dirtiness on the front page, some lite... See More
Acts of Congress signed by President Madison...
Item #600004
March 22, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 22, 1817 Among the items in this issue are: "Laws of the United States - An Act More Effectually to Preserve the Neutral Relations of the United States" signed in type: James Madison, & another "An Act Concerning the Navigation of the United States" also signed by: James Madison. Also: "On Indian Affairs" which ta... See More
Captain Oliver Hazard Perry...
Item #647970
March 15, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 15, 1817 The issue begins with: "The State of Our Country". Other items include: "Legislature of Delaware - Governor's Address" signed: John Clark; "Legislature of Kentucky" "General Armstrong Privateer"; a lengthy list of: "Appointments & Promotions" by the President, taking over half a pa... See More
Monroe to take the oath of office...
Item #621315
March 08, 1817
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 8, 1817 Page 2 has an interesting letter from President-elect James Monroe informing the President of the Senate when he will take the oath of office. The letter reads, in part: "...I propose to take the oath which the Constitution prescribes to the President...before he enters on the execution of his office, on Tuesday the 4th inst. at 12 o'c... See More
Huge & graphic political ad...
Item #695015
March 30, 1816
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 30, 1816
* Great political advertisement as for display
The front page is dominated by a very large engraving of a ship headed: "Huzza, for the Massachusetts!", part of a political notice in support of John Brooks for governor.
Note that the flag on the tallest mast bears his name, with political slogans on the other flags. Much text as well... See More
The University of New York in 1816....
Item #219861
March 15, 1816
NEW YORK EVENING POST, March 15, 1816 On page under Communications is a report stating that: "...the College of Physicians and Surgeons of the University of New-York recommended Thomas Cooper, Esq., for the degree of Dr. of Medicine." Contains the resolution recommending the degree. Cooper taught at Dickinson College and was an associate of Joseph Priestley. Other news of the da
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Eliphalet Pearson Sermon In 1816...
Item #212068
March 05, 1816
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, March 5, 1816 The front page has an extract from A Sermon delivered in Boston before the American Society for education of pious Youth for the Gospel Ministry, Oct. 26, 1815, by the Rev. Eliphalet Pearson, L.L.D. Other news of the day includes: "Spotted Fever" "The National Bank Bill" "Congress" and much more. Some margin staining, second leaf has... See More
An early life preserver...
Item #622018
March 02, 1816
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, March 2, 1816 Page 3 has an interesting article of a new devise called a: "Life-Saving Mattress" with a prefacing note that it is: "...not only for all the uses of a common mattress, but also for the preservation of life in cases of shipwreck.", followed by: "A Description of the Patent Life-Saving Mattress" (see).
Four pages, nice condition... See More
Much reporting on the War of 1812 with an emphasis on naval matters...
Item #638145
March 18, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 18, 1815 Inside has a letter from Henry Dearborn to a member of the Senate, followed by: "Navy of the United States" which is a letter from the Secretary of the Navy to a committee of congress, signed in type: B. W. Crowninshield. There is also a lengthy letter signed: James Monroe.
Further on are "War Events" which takes over... See More
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.
Treaty of Ghent ends the War of 1812...
Item #682430
March 01, 1815
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 1, 1815
* Treaty of Ghent signed
* War of 1812 officially over
The front page has: "TREATY Of Peace And Amity, Between his Britannick Majesty and the United States of America.", the treaty which ended the War of 1812. The treaty contains a preface beginning: "His Brittanick Majesty and the United States of America, desirous... See More
Very graphic front page from the War of 1812 era...
Item #693199
March 31, 1814
BOSTON GAZETTE, March 31, 1814
* Great graphic political ad
The front page is dominated by a great & very graphic political "cartoon" headed: "The well equipt and Disciplined Ship" with Caleb Strong as its "commander" with the ship representing the state. Much political campaigning on the front page as well, most in type which is larger than normal.
F... See More
Much reporting on the War of 1812...
Item #618610
March 26, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 26, 1814 Over half of the front page has a letter signed by John Armstrong (Secretary of War) beginning: "The time at which we have reason to expect an ascendancy on Lake Ontario has arrived.." in which he gives an update on events from his theater of the War of 1812. War reports carry over for several more pages & includes letters s... See More
Indian Council... Dexter-Gray governor ticket... James Madison signatures...
Item #659579
March 17, 1814
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, March 17, 1814
* Two Acts signed in block type by James Madison
* Proposal made to various Indian Chiefs
* Woodcut of a ship which includes the famous phrase: "Don't Give Up The Ship"
Front page contains two political Acts, each signed in type by Vice President: JAMES MADISON. The second page contains "...the substance of ... See More
Much on Commodore Rodgers' cruise...
Item #674871
March 07, 1814
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, March 7, 1814 Over a full column of the ftpg. & a bit of page 2 are taken up with: "Rodgers's Cruise" being Commodore John Rodgers' report of his recent cruse of 75 day to the Secretary of the Navy. Dated on board the U.S. frigate President at Sandy Hook, Feb. 9, 1814, with a wealth of reading on his naval encounters during the War of 1812... See More
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