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Joseph Smith as a candidate for President...
Item #685119
May 18, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 18, 1844
* Mormons leader Joseph Smith
* Election campaign for president
* 1st presidential candidate to be killed
Page 2 has a report under: "Political--Presidential" which discusses the various candidates for the presidency. Included in the discussion is mention of Joseph Smith, leader of the Mormons.
It is not known by many to... See More
The Mormons are not to be removed... Beauty of Cooperstown...
Item #685101
September 02, 1843
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 2, 1843 The back page has a heading: "Mormons" which includes: "...meeting...was called...to take into consideration their relation with the Mormons...a good deal of excitement exists against them & apprehensions of a serious riot and outbreak were entertained. The people of that section...are as heartily tired of the Mormons ... See More
Millerite prediction did not happen... Good Judaica content...
Item #685093
May 06, 1843
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 6, 1843
* Congregation Rodeph Shalom (Philadelphia)
* Jewish synagogue - Jews - Judaica
* William Millerites - Millerism
Page 5 has: "Consecration Of the Synagogue Roudafe Sholum (Followers of Peace) of Philadelphia. This is the Rodeph Shalom synagogue, one of the several sites before its more permanent home would be created in 1847.
... See More
Made insane by Millerism...
Item #685083
March 18, 1843
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 18, 1843
* William Millerites - Millerism
The back page has a report headed: "Millerism" which is about the Millerites, followers of the teachings of William Miller, who in 1831 first shared publicly his belief that the Second Advent of Jesus Christ would occur in roughly the year 1843–1844. Coming during the Second Great Aw... See More
Nice article on the Millerites...
Item #685082
March 11, 1843
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 11, 1843
* William Millerites - Millerism
The back page has an interesting report headed: "Millerism In Philadelphia" which is about the Millerites, followers of the teachings of William Miller, who in 1831 first shared publicly his belief that the Second Advent of Jesus Christ would occur in roughly the year 1843–1844. Comi... See More
On the successor to Joseph Smith, and more...
Item #685077
September 28, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 28, 1844 The back page has a report with a small heading: "Mormons" which notes in part: "Sidney Rigdon, who claimed to be the successor of Joe Smith, and was certainly his right hand man, has been regular "unchurched" by the Twelve Apostles of the sect at Nauvoo. Lyman Wight, one of the leading Mormons with about 200 fo... See More
Mormons in New Jersey... President Tyler vetos the Bank of the U.S. bill...
Item #685076
August 21, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 21, 1841 Inside has the lengthy: "Veto Message from the President of the United States, Returning, with his Objections, the bill to incorporate the Fiscal Bank of the United States" signed in type: John Tyler.
The back page has a brief item concerning the: "Mormons" noting: "The Trenton, N. J. State Gazette states ... See More
Death of General Macomb... Mormons arriving from Quebec, bound for Illinois...
Item #685075
July 10, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, July 10, 1841 Page 3 has a lengthy account of a loss in the military: "...the melancholy intelligence of the exit of the distinguished ALEXANDER MACOMB, the late major general commanding-in-chief...". Included is a small graphic of "The Hearse" with the positions of the pall bearers.
The back page has a brief item concerning the: ... See More
Death Of John Jay... Pirates hanged, and slave ships captured...
Item #685033
May 30, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 30, 1829 Pages 1 and 2 have an article concerning the death of John Jay with a biography of his life & accomplishments.
John Jay was an American diplomat, patriot, one of the founding fathers of the United States, signer of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, second governor of New York, and the first Chief Justice of the United States.
Also an artic... See More
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
* Jews and Mormons ?
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 ... 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 (note - this does not include the Supplement to the entire volume XVI - vol. 16).
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, whi... See More
Slaves of the captured Amistad slave ship...
Item #683756
October 09, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 29, 1840 Near the top of the front page is a small heading: "The Amistad Schooner" which reports on the case of the Amistad slave ship, made famous recently by the 1997 Stephen Spielberg movie of the same name.
The article mentions: "The British government...have been actively interposing in the affairs of the Amistad...to in... See More
Mordecai Noah & his plans for a Jewish refuge in America...
Item #683320
January 29, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 29, 1820 Inside has over 2 pages taken up with: "The Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going Missouri Compromise debate.
Another page has: "The Jews" which concerns the famed Mordecai Noah, considered the first American-born Jew to rise to national prominence.
The article mentions in part: "Mr. Noah...has addressed ... See More
Mordecai Noah & his plans for a Jewish refuge in America...
Item #683319
January 29, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 29, 1820
* Mordecai Manuel Noah
* Jewish homeland on the Niagara River
Inside has over 2 pages taken up with: "The Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going Missouri Compromise debate.
Another page has: "The Jews" which concerns the famed Mordecai Noah, considered the first American-born Jew to rise to national prominence.... See More
Martin Van Buren's annual address to the nation...
Item #683310
December 28, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 28, 1839
* President Martin Van Buren
* State of the Union annual address
Being so close to the nation's capital it is not surprising that much of the content is on politics of the day, including a wealth of reporting from Congress.
The prime feature would be the complete and lengthy text of the annual state-of-the-union address of Pr... See More
Martin Van Buren's annual address to the nation...
Item #683308
December 28, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 28, 1839 Being so close to the nation's capital it is not surprising that much of the content is on politics of the day, including a wealth of reporting from Congress.
The prime feature would be the complete and lengthy text of the annual state-of-the-union address of President Martin Van Buren. The address takes over 4 page and is signed in... See More
Inquiring on the illegal smuggling of slaves into the United States...
Item #683279
January 22, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 22, 1820 Inside has nearly two pages taken up- with: "The Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going discussion of the situation with Missouri joining the Union.
Also within: "Civilization of the Indians" which includes two letters signed in type by J. C. Calhoun as Secretary of War. Additionally, in the Supplement there are... See More
Inquiring on the illegal smuggling of slaves into the United States...
Item #683278
January 22, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 22, 1820 Inside has nearly two pages taken up- with: "The Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going discussion of the situation with Missouri joining the Union.
Also within: "Civilization of the Indians" which includes two letters signed in type by J. C. Calhoun as Secretary of War. Additionally, in the Supplement there are... See More
Inquiring on the illegal smuggling of slaves into the United States...
Item #683277
January 22, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 22, 1820 Inside has nearly two pages taken up- with: "The Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going discussion of the situation with Missouri joining the Union.
Also within: "Civilization of the Indians" which includes two letters signed in type by J. C. Calhoun as Secretary of War. Additionally, in the Supplement there are... See More
Inquiring on the illegal smuggling of slaves into the United States...
Item #683275
January 22, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 22, 1820
* African slave trade - slaves
* United States Navy inquiry
* John C. Calhoun
Inside has nearly two pages taken up- with: "The Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going discussion of the situation with Missouri joining the Union.
Also within: "Civilization of the Indians" which includes two letters signed i... See More
Lee, Magruder, Meade, & others well before the Civil War... Coins...
Item #683196
October 22, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 22, 1836 Inside includes "General Order" signed by President Andrew Jackson, concerning the assignment of various military officers. Among the list are various names which would become more famous during the Civil War including Lt. Meade, Lt. Lee, Lt. Magruder, and various others.
Also two charts of: "Popular Statistics", one n... See More
Lee, Magruder, Meade, & others, well before the Civil War...
Item #683195
October 22, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 22, 1836 Inside includes "General Order" signed by President Andrew Jackson, concerning the assignment of various military officers. Among the list are various names which would become more famous during the Civil War including Lt. Meade, Lt. Lee, Lt. Magruder, and various others.
Also two charts of: "Popular Statistics", one n... See More
Lee, Magruder, Meade, & others well before the Civil War.
Item #683194
October 22, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 22, 1836
* Robert E. Lee
* John B. Magruder
Inside includes "General Order" signed by President Andrew Jackson, concerning the assignment of various military officers. Among the list are various names which would become more famous during the Civil War including Lt. Meade, Lt. Lee, Lt. Magruder, and various others.
Also two charts... See More
Lee, Magruder, Meade & others, well before the Civil War.
Item #683192
October 22, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 22, 1836 Inside includes "General Order" signed by President Andrew Jackson, concerning the assignment of various military officers. Among the list are various names which would become more famous during the Civil War including Lt. Meade, Lt. Lee, Lt. Magruder, and various others.
Also two charts of: "Popular Statistics", one n... See More
President Harrison's inaugural address...
Item #683189
March 06, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 6, 1841
* William Henry Harrison
* Presidential inauguration
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 caug... See More
Very early Mormon report...
Item #683179
September 08, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 8, 1832
* Very early report on the Mormons
Within this issue is a rather brief article with a small head: "Mormonism", the full report reading: "Two preachers of this sect have lately visited Boston, and soon made 15 converts to their strange doctrines--some of whom are respectable persons--5 also had joined at Lynn. Certain o... See More
Formalizing the United States flag... One new star for each new state...
Item #683178
May 09, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 9, 1818 The last two pages contain a rather inconspicuous yet very historic report from Congress, being a printing of: "An Act to Establish the flag of the United States" with the text including in part: "...the flag of the United States be thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white, that the union be twenty stars, white in ... See More
Formalizing the United States flag... One new star for each new state...
Item #683176
May 09, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 9, 1818
* United States Flag revision
The last two pages contain a rather inconspicuous yet very historic report from Congress, being a printing of: "An Act to Establish the flag of the United States" with the text including in part: "...the flag of the United States be thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white, that ... See More
Formalizing the United States flag...
Item #683175
May 09, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 9, 1818 The last two pages contain a rather inconspicuous yet very historic report from Congress, being a printing of: "An Act to Establish the flag of the United States" with the text including in part: "...the flag of the United States be thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white, that the union be twenty stars, white in ... 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
The "Wasp" is captured... Madison's state-of-the-union address...
Item #682591
November 07, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 7, 1812
* USS Wasp captured - War of 1812
* James Madison state of the Union Address
There are at least two notable reports in this issue, the first being the annual state-of-the-union address by the President, signed by him in type: James Madison. This was the first war-time annual message and much of this 2+ page "Message" deals with th... See More
Wellington's own account of the battle of Waterloo...
Item #682590
August 05, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 5, 1815
* Battle of Waterloo - Belgium
* Duke of Wellington vs. Napoleon I
Although this issue has a wealth of news from across the country & elsewhere, certainly the content of prime historical significance is the account of the Battle of Waterloo, being the official report by Wellington of his victory over Napoleon.
His account is pre... See More
Early on the Santa Fe Trail...
Item #682221
July 09, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 9, 1825
* The Santa Fe Trail creation
* Missouri - New Mexico
Inside has an early report on the Santa Fe Trail, headed: "New Mexico" which mentions in part: "...man belonging to an expedition fitted out for trading to Santa Fe, from St. Louis, in 1822, arrived here...left Santa Fe in August last & states that the trade of ... See More
Polk's inauguration... Florida joins the Union...
Item #682109
March 08, 1845
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 8, 1845
* President James K. Polk
* Inauguration - inaugural address
* Florida statehood - joins the union
The front page begins with a report headed: "Inauguration of President Polk" noting in part: "...The arrangements were admirable...The ceremony at the Capitol was very imposing...President Polk, quitting the Capitol after the ... See More
War is declared, beginning the War of 1812...
Item #682105
June 20, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 20, 1812
* War of 1812 declaration by United States
* James Madison proclamation
An inside page has a lengthy: "Declaration of War" which takes over 1 1/2 columns and is signed in type by the President: James Madison. This is followed by related reporting from the "Committee on foreign relations..." which takes over 2 page... See More
The will of Stephen Girard...
Item #681484
October 19, 1833
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER Baltimore, Oct. 19, 1833 Among the many articles are: "Festival of Vine Dressers" "Steamboat Disasters" "Lander's Second Voyage Up the Niger"; a report from a famous Indian language newspaper: "From the Cherokee Phoenix" "Stephen Girard's Will" which takes almost 4 pages.
Girard personally saved... See More
Death by duel of naval hero Stephen Decatur...
Item #681217
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
Death of LaFayette... New Jewish synagogue...
Item #681204
June 21, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 21, 1834
* General LaFayette death
* Jewish Synagogue
Page 11 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 past age & th... See More
The United States to buy Texas from Mexico...
Item #681184
January 02, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, January 2, 1830
* on the purchase of Texas from Mexico
One of the articles is headed: "Gen. Bravo and The Texas" with portions including: "...on the subject of ceding the Texas to this country...The letter is a ...passionate declamation against the acquisition of Texas by the United States, & of vehement accusations against our countr... See More
The Seminole War in Florida... Texas & Mexico...
Item #681117
August 13, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 13, 1836
* Second Seminole War - Florida
* Sam Houston & Santa Anna
The front page has: "Mexico & Texas" with mention that the Mexicans will not fight until fall & that a treaty between Santa Anna & General Sam Houston had reached Mexico. Further particulars as well.
Other items include: "United States & M... See More
Davy Crockett heads for Texas...
Item #680787
December 26, 1835
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 26, 1835
* Rare Davy Crockett report
The front page includes: "The emigration to Arkansas is very great--'with large droves of negroes'...exclusive of those who are about to join the people of Texas. Col. Crocket has left Little Rock, with his followers, for Texas. Many others had the same destination." Just over 2 mon... See More
Death of Vice-Presdent George Clinton... Statehood of Louisiana...
Item #680643
April 25, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 25, 1812 Inside has a report headed: "George Clinton -- Dead !" which includes: "... It is with feeling of unmixed veneration for the character of the revolutionary hero, the patriot and statesman, combined in one, that we announce that the venerable GEORGE CLINTON IS NO MORE. He expired about 9 o'clock yesterday morning, at his lodgin... 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
Last signer of the Declaration of Independence dies... Jackson re-elected...
Item #680468
November 17, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 17, 1832
* Andrew Jackson re-elected President
* Death of Charles Carroll : signer of the Declaration of Independence
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 ... See More
The Seminole and Creek Indians in Florida...
Item #680424
November 26, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 26, 1836 Among the many items in this issue is: "War In Florida" concerning the Seminoles and Creeks, taking the equivalent of a full page. Also: "Tennessee Volunteers" "Voyage In Search of Lost Whalers" "From Liberia" and more.
Sixteen pages, 8 1/2 by 12 inches, some very minor foxing, other in nice conditi... See More
Sam Houston's 'call to arms' against Mexico...
Item #680321
April 02, 1842
NILES'S NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 2, 1842
* Samuel Houston call to arms - Texas citizens
* Post Texas Revolution - Pre Mexican-American War
Inside has: "President Houston's Proclamation to the Citizens of Texas" which begins: "My Countrymen: Rumours have been brought from the southwestern frontier of invasion...The facts are sufficient to justify immed... See More
Reports from the War of 1812...
Item #680320
January 23, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 23, 1813 Among the reports re: "American Ingenuity" "American Gallantry" "the Heroes of King's Mountain" from the Revolutionary War battle; a full page chart: "A Statement of the Annual Revenue of the United States" "British Love of 'Liberty' " and more.
The section headed: "Events ... See More
Andrew Jackson's annual message...
Item #680088
December 12, 1835
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 12, 1835
* President Andrew Jackson
* State of the Union Address
The prime content is the very lengthy annual state-of-the-union address of the President, taking eight pages and signed by him in type: Andrew Jackson. A very detailed review of the events of 1835.
Also within this issue is a letter signed in type: W. H. Harrison; a letter si... See More
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