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The Mormons' new home... Gold in California...
Item #686957
March 22, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 22, 1849
* California gold rush - 49ers
* Mormons at Salt Lake City
* Mormonism - emigration
Two-thirds of a column on page 3 is taken up with: "The Mormons" which notes in part: "...Seven thousand of them have found a resting place in the most remarkable spot on the American continent...to follow after a new Jerusalem ... See More
Discussing Taylor's inaugural address...
Item #686941
March 09, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 9, 1849 The first column of page 7 has the reviews of six newspapers on "The Inaugural Address" of President Taylor, with many diverse comments.
Also on page 7 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
Zachary Taylor's Cabinet members...
Item #686940
March 08, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 8, 1849 Dated just three days after Taylor's inauguration, it is not surprising that related content would be found in this issue.
Page 3 has an editorial headed: "The Inauguration Balls" as well as a list of the: "Appointments By the President" to the various Cabinet posts.
Page 2 has the full text of the very l... See More
How to manage the land gained in the Mexican War... Taylor's inauguration...
Item #686936
March 01, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 1, 1849 Half of the front page, all of page 2 and much of page 3 are taken up with an interesting discussion in the Senate on: "The New Territories" which were gained in the treaty ending the war with Mexico, including New Mexico and California.
The back page has half a column giving the "Order of Procession" of: &quo... See More
Terrific letter on getting to California... A balloon flight to California?
Item #686931
February 15, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 15, 1849 Page 3 has a wonderful and more than full column report headed: "Internal Route to California" which begins with a letter written by 3 men datelined at Independence, Mo., concerning the best route to California.
The majority of the article is taken up with a very lengthy & detailed: "Answer of Col. Gilpin"... See More
A great letter on the decrepit state of California due to the rush for gold...
Item #686930
February 02, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 2, 1849
* California gold rush
* Hardships for 49ers
Page 3 has: "For California" which reports of several ship heading to California. The back page has over half a column headed: "California--Gold Mines" which is a terrific letter relaying the situation in California at the time, at least that writer's tell... See More
Letter from the gold fields: from a 'chap' to his 'chum'...
Item #686929
January 30, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 30, 1849 The top of page 3 has: "One of The Boys In California" which has a prefacing note: "The following amusing epistle we find in the Toledo Blade. It is written by a young 'chap' formerly of that place, to one of his old chums. It is diverting, and not without interest."
This is a diary-like letter datelin... See More
On the California gold... Kit Carson to lead an overland excursion...
Item #686928
January 29, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 29, 1849
The front page has nearly two columns taken up with a detailed article: "Gold Hunting In California, in the Sixteenth Century".
Page 7 has most of a column headed: "California Items" with a lengthy list of reports concerning ships heading for the gold fields, etc. One bit mentions: "The celebrated Kit Carson,... See More
Gold, gold, gold...
Item #686923
January 22, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 22, 1849 Page 4 has one & one-third columns taken up with reports concerning the gold situation in California. Under the heading: "Interesting--California Gold" are several letters from military officers, the first beginning: "The digging and washing for gold continue to increase on the Sacramento placer...". Anothe... See More
When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown... "Claim for a Slave", votes "nay"...
Item #686921
January 20, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 1849
* Early in Abraham Lincoln's political career
* Slavery related U.S. Congress vote "nay"
Page 3 has much reporting from the "House of Representatives" which includes 2 mentions of when Abraham Lincoln voted on two topics. On a debate headed "Claim For A Slave" his name appears under the &q... See More
The California gold draws the attention of Congress...
Item #686920
January 13, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 13, 1849
* California gold rush - 49ers
* United States Congress - statehood ?
The front page has over a full column headed: "The Gold Region - A System of Government Proposed". With the recent gold discovery, Congress wanted to act quickly to make California a part of the Union.
The report begins: "In common with t... See More
Lincoln when he was an unknown... Mormons & California...
Item #686903
January 08, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 8, 1849 Page 4 has reports from the House of Representatives and included within a list of those who voted "Yea" on the topic: "Private Claim For A Slave" is Abraham Lincoln.
This was Abraham Lincoln when he was serving just two years as a Representative from Illinois. In 1846 Lincoln ran for the United States House of Re
... See More
Terrific report on the gold in California...
Item #686902
January 06, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, 1849 Over two columns on page 2 are taken up with an excellent and very detailed letter headed: "Diluvial Gold Deposits of California". It begins: "The excitement of the public mind, growing out of the discovery of native gold in the diluvial deposits of California, will, I trust, furnish an apology for the present communicatio... See More
California and gold...
Item #686901
January 05, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 5, 1849 The top of the back page has: "The Gold In California" which includes 3 items, two from the Phila. Mint of the U.S.
Pages 3 & 4 have: "Letter From the Department of State Concerning California" takes a full column & is signed in type: James Buchanan (Sec. of State at the time) with a focus on annexing Calif. ... 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
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Utah War - resist government
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 opin... See More
Ten documents signed by the President, James Monroe...
Item #686185
May 09, 1820
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 9, 1820 The front page features 7 Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: James Monroe. And page 2 begins with another 3 documents by James Monroe as well. Great to have in this famous newspaper from the nation's capital.
Four pages, good condition.
The end of the slave trade...
Item #685768
February 11, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 11, 1853 Page 3 has an article: "From The Coast of Africa - The Extinguishment of the Slave Trade" which notes in part: "...arrived in England from the coast of Africa. She reports that the slave trade is in effect extinguished...All the chiefs promised to give up the slave trade & were giving encouragement to the missio... See More
Kentucky slave was given freedom...
Item #685766
February 03, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 3, 1853 Page 3 has an article: "Slave Decision In Kentucky" which begins: "The Court of Appeals of Kentucky in a late case gave freedom to a slave under the following circumstances:..." which they offers the details.
Four pages, nice condition.
California gold mining news... Fort Yuma...
Item #685764
January 30, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 31, 1853
* California gold rush
* Yuma, Arizona earthquake
Page 3 has a full column taken up with: "The News From California" which focuses on gold mining. Subheads include: "Famine Nat The Mines" and details on: "Earthquake At Fort Yuma".
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
On transporting slaves across borders... Hanged for murdering a slave...
Item #685762
January 18, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 18, 1853 Page 3 begins with an interesting letter from "A Country Lawyer" headed: "Right of Transit By Owners of Slaves". Also on page 3 is: "Execution" which notes in part: "L. A. J. Stubbs...South Carolina, (who was convicted of the murder of his slave...) was hanged in the Court House square at Bennett... See More
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
On the donation which created the Smithsonian Institution...
Item #685490
December 25, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 25, 1843
* Smithsonian Institution
* Donations being taken
* Pre construction of building
* From Washington D.C.
The front page has: "Smithsonian Legacy--No. III" which takes over 1 1/2 columns.
This discusses the contribution of Englishman James Smithson to the United States to create an educational institution which ... See More
On the donation which created the Smithsonian Institution...
Item #685489
December 22, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 22, 1843 The front page has: "Smithsonian Legacy--No. II".
This discusses the contribution of Englishman James Smithson to the United States to create an educational institution which would be the Smithsonian Institution.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Hunting buffalo in the West...
Item #685472
July 29, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 29, 1843 Not much is more iconic of the Wild West than a: "Buffalo Hunt", an article found on page 3. It notes in part: "...the success of the party which left our city in the spring for the purpose of hunting buffalo...went out 300 miles above Independence...The result of this hunt will undoubtedly give those who are fond o... See More
Rare newspaper report on Francis Scott Key...
Item #685468
July 08, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 8, 1843 The top of page 3 has an article: "Francis Scott Key" concerning a speech he gave on St. Chrysostom.
It is rare to fine reports on Francis Scott Key beyond his penning the words to the Star Spangled Banner in 1814, and his death in 1843.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Perhaps the best newspaper to be had for Harrison's inauguration...
Item #685222
March 05, 1841
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 5, 1841 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: "THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS of Gen. William Henry Harrison, March 4, 1841, On entering Upon the Duties of th... See More
A butchery of Mormons...
Item #684923
November 24, 1838
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 24, 1838 The top of page 3 has a column headed: "Butchery Of The Mormons" which includes in part: "The account of a bloody butchery of thirty-two Mormons, on Splawn's creek, is full confirmed...Considerable plunder such as beds, hats, etc. was taken from the slaughtered...About the time of the surrender, several Mo... See More
On the treaty ending the Mormon War...
Item #684921
November 28, 1838
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 28, 1838 The top of page 3 has a one-third column report on the Mormons headed: "More On The Mormons - The Mormon War".
The report, and another within the article, include in part: "...A great many of the Mormons had made their escape from Caldwell county, leaving their families...giving the stipulations of the treaty made by him... See More
On the treaty ending the Mormon War...
Item #684920
November 28, 1838
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 28, 1838
* 1838 Mormon War
* Missouri militia victory
* Latter Day Saint movement
The top of page 3 has a one-third column report on the Mormons headed: "More On The Mormons - The Mormon War".
The report, and another within the article, include in part: "...A great many of the Mormons had made their escape from Cald... See More
Death of President James Monroe: third President to die on the 4th of July...
Item #684917
July 09, 1831
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 9, 1831 The front page begins with a report of the death of President James Monroe, the third President to die on the 4th of July.
The text begins: "The venerable ex-president JAMES MONROE closed his earthly career on the Anniversary of his Country's Independence. He breathed his last in the city of New York on Monday last, at half pas... See More
Joseph Smith declares martial law in Nauvoo...
Item #684817
June 27, 1844
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 27, 1844
* Nauvoo Legion - Illinois
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Joseph Smith - martial law
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 neighbor... See More
John Tyler's second marriage...
Item #684810
June 29, 1844
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 29, 1844 Page 3 has a brief & inconspicuous report announcing that: "The President of the United States, with the lady to whom he has just been united in marriage, returned to this city on Thursday evening."
An interesting curiosity: John Tyler, who served as President from 1841-1845, has a living grandson to this day. He had 8 ch... See More
Morse improves his telegraph...
Item #684805
August 27, 1844
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 27, 1844
* Samuel Morse
* Telegraph invention
Page 3 has: "Improvements In the Electro Magnetic Telegraph" or what we simply know of as the telegraph. It begins: "Professor Morse, having successfully accomplished the great essential objects of his Telegraph, has lately been turning his attention to the simplification of some of t... 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
Trouble in Mormon country...
Item #684796
November 05, 1844
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 5, 1844 The front page has: "The Mormons" which includes: "The St. Louis papers say that more trouble is brewing in the Mormon country...when Williams & Sharp (charged with the murder of the Smiths) went up to stand their trial. Two hundred Mormons appeared at Carthage...armed & disguised as Indians...much murder & blo... See More
Death of John Murrell, the famous "land pirate"... Complaints of election fraud...
Item #684787
November 29, 1844
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., Nov. 29, 1844
* John Murrell death - "land pirate"
* Mississippi River outlaw
A front page report about the "Death Of Murrell" says: "The Chattanooga Gazette of the 16th announces the death, at Pikeville, Tennessee, of the notorious John A. Morrell, whose name as 'land pirate' figured so frequently in the press... See More
On arresting the murderers of Joseph Smith & his brother...
Item #684775
October 15, 1844
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 15, 1844 The top of a page 3 column is headed: "From The Mormon Country" which reports on the murderers of Joseph Smith: "...Sharpe and Williams, who fled on his approach, were subsequently arrested. Seventy writs were issued against those concerned in the murder of the Smiths, but most of the accused fled to the Missouri si... See More
On repealing the Mormon charter in Illinois...
Item #684770
December 28, 1844
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 28, 1844 Page 3 has a report with a small heading: "The Mormons" which reads more like an editorial than a news report, bits including: "The Illinois House...have referred a bill repealing the Mormon charters to the Judiciary...It ought never to have been granted in the monstrous form in which it was granted...the four nays ... See More
John Tyler's second marriage...
Item #683999
June 28, 1844
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 28, 1844 Page 3 has a rather inconspicuous report under "Marriage", announcing that: "His Excellency JOHN TYLER, President of the United States, was married this morning to the beautiful Miss GARDNER, daughter of the late David Gardner, who was killed at the time of the explosion on board of the Princeton."
An interest... 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
On the slave ship Echo…
Item #683861
December 09, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 9 1858 Page 3 has: "The Slave Case In South Carolina" which is about the infamous slave ship Echo.
Four pages, nice condition. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
On the trial of the slave ship Haidee...
Item #683859
November 29, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 29, 1858 Page 3 has an article: "Trial of Slavers" being the infamous slave ship Haidee. It mentions in part: "...She sailed thence to the African coast and there shipped 1,150 negroes. She lost 200 of these on her passage to Cuba. The slaves were landed at or near Cardenas..."with further details.
Four pages, nice con... See More
Captured slave ship... Installation of a Jewish rabbi...
Item #683828
September 01, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 1, 1858 Page 3 has: "The Slaver At Charleston" which begins: "A slave brig, called the Echo, arrived at this port yesterday..." and also notes: "...Lieut. Maffitt very kindly writes us that the Dolphin captured this vessel, which he terms an American slaver, after a long chase...off the north coast of Cu... See More
Slave advertisements from the nation's capital...
Item #683740
September 26, 1816
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., Sept. 26, 1816 This issue has not one but three runaway slave advertisements with two on page 3 and the other on the back page.
News of the day and other ads. Four pages, foxing, good condition.
Slave advertisement from the nation's capital...
Item #683739
February 18, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., Feb. 18, 1817 This issue has a runaway slave advertisement on page 3 headed: "Forty Dollars Reward" with the particulars of: "...a black woman named Phillis, (formerly the property of the late Captain Richard Stonestreet)..." with much detail.
News of the day and other ads. Four pages, some staining, good condition.
Slave advertisements from the nation's capital...
Item #683738
April 24, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., April 24, 1817 This issue has not one but three runaway slave advertisements, all on the back page.
News of the day and other ads. Four pages, good condition.
Slave advertisements from the nation's capital...
Item #683736
May 01, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., May 1, 1817 This issue has not one but two runaway slave advertisements with one on page 3 and the other on the back page.
News of the day and other ads. Four pages, some foxing, good condition.
W. H. Harrison nominated for the Presidency...
Item #683706
December 10, 1839
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 10, 1839 Page 3 has a column headed: "Nominations By the Whig National Convention" which reports: "The Convention of delegates...of the Whig party...for the purpose of recommending candidates for the Presidency & Vice Presidency...with a unanimous voice, resolutions nominating For President Of The United States WILLIAM HENRY HARRISO... See More
The 'Peoria Party', early trail-blazers on the Oregon Trail...
Item #683704
November 23, 1839
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 23, 1839 The front page begins with a legal-focused report concerning: "The Case of the Amistad", made famous by the 1997 Stephen Spielberg movie of the same name.
But more intriguing is a front page article: "Emigration West" which reports on travelers heading west from 10 years before the California gold rush. Irt notes in... See More
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