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690966

The South Carolina Ordinance of Secession...

Item #690966

December 21, 1860

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Dec. 21, 1860 



* South Carolina Ordinance of Secession approved

* Abraham Lincoln as president elect era

* From our nation's capital ( rare as such)




Page 3 has a wealth of reports concerning South Carolina and secession, as well as reports on other states as well.

Certainly the most notable report is headed: "South Carolina Conventio... See More  

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690784

Events on the Rio Grande, at the closing moments of the Civil War...

Item #690784

June 19, 1865

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 19, 1865  The front page has: "News From the Rio Grande" which has much concerning the situation in the Brownsville vicinity. Also on the ftpg: "Chief Justice Chase to the Colored School Children of New Orleans" and: "General Grant's Letter About His Horse 'Jack' ".

Page 23 has two: "Proclamat... See More  

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690698

Trial of the Lincoln conspirators, from the city where it happened...

Item #690698

May 17, 1865

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 17, 1865 



* Trial of the conspirators - assassins

* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination

* From the city where it took place




All of pages 1, 2 & most of page 3 are taken up with: "THE CONSPIRACY" "Trial of the Accused' "Monday's Testimony Continues" "The Proceedings Yesterday" with a... See More  

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690598

Latest on the Mexican War...

Item #690598

July 07, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 7, 1847  Page 3 has: "The Course of the War" which takes three-quarters of a column; "From Jalapa" takes two-thirds of a column and has a wealth of war news.

Also: "Late From Vera Cruz" is on the war, and a report: "Late From California".

Four pages, minor loss to an upper corner does not affect any... See More  

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690435

Harrison's funeral... Tyler takes the oath of office...

Item #690435

April 07, 1841

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 7, 1841 



* President William H. Harrison

* Washington D.C. death - funeral

* John Tyler takes oath of office




All four pages has wide, black "mourning" rules around the perimeter for the death of President William Henry Harrison.

Page 3 has: "Arrangements For the Interment of the Late President" which includes ... See More  

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690433

John Wilkes Booth appears at Ford's Theater...

Item #690433

November 10, 1863

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 10, 1863 



* Actor John Wilkes Booth

* Ford's Theatre performance

* Rare appearance w/ advertisement

* President Abraham Lincoln assassin




A terrific issue with one of the more ironic twists of history, and only to be found in a newspaper from Washington, D.C.

Near the top of the front page is a great article headed: "Ford&... See More  

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690280

Nice content on the California Gold Rush...

Item #690280

June 09, 1849

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1849  Among the articles on the Gold Rush and Westward Expansion are: "The Travel Over The Western Plains" "From San Francisco" "Virginia Gold Mines" and two articles covering the Washington Monument. Also an interesting item on New York's Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn, among the most renowned cemeteries in t... See More  

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689660

Inauguration & inaugural ceremonies of President Buchanan, in a Washington newspaper...

Item #689660

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 prefac... See More  

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689626

Lengthy on the trial of John Brown...

Item #689626

October 31, 1859

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 31, 1859  Page 2 has nearly 3 columns taken up with: "The Harper's Ferry Conspiracy--Trial of Captain Brown" with very detailed, verbatim testimony.

Page 3 has two related articles: "The Harper's Ferry Trials" and: "Gerrit Smith and Capt. Brown" as seen in the photos.

This insurrection was an effort b... See More  

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689625

Lengthy on the trial of John Brown, plus a letter from home...

Item #689625

October 29, 1859

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 29, 1859  



* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid

* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia trial




Page 2 has 2 1/2 columns taken up with very detail reporting headed: "The Harper's Ferry Conspiracy---The Trial of Captain Brown".

Also, page 3 has: "Capt. Brown's Letter to Judge Tilden" which begins: &quo... See More  

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689624

Much on the John Brown Harper's Ferry case...

Item #689624

October 28, 1859

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 28, 1859  



* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid

* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia trial




Page 2 has over half a column taken up with: "Trial of the Harper's Ferry Conspirators at Charlestown, Va." Page 3 has almost an entire column headed: "The Harper's Ferry Insurrection---Trial of The Conspirators&qu... See More  

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689623

Much on the John Brown Harper's Ferry case...

Item #689623

October 27, 1859

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 27, 1859  



* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid

* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia trial




Page 3 has over 1 1/2 column taken up with: "Examination Of The Conspirators" in the John Brown insurrection case. One bit mentions: "...to examine the prisoners captured in the recent insurrection...directed to bring in t... See More  

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689622

Much reporting on the John Brown raid at Harper's Ferry...

Item #689622

October 26, 1859

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 26, 1859  



* John Brown's Negro insurrection

* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia




Close to half of page 2 is taken up with: "More Letters Of The Conspirators" which has a prefacing report noting in part: "...gives publicity to another series of letters which have been obtained from the Harper's Ferry conspirators..... See More  

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689620

Reporting on John Brown's raid upon Harper's Ferry...

Item #689620

October 24, 1859

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 1859 



* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid

* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia




Page 3 has a report on the raid upon Harper's Ferry by John Brown and his cohorts, headed: "The Harper's Ferry Conspirators" which reports on the coming legal case of those involved. One bit notes: "...take up the caus... See More  

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689619

Reporting on John Brown's raid...

Item #689619

October 22, 1859

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 22, 1859 



* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid

* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Negroes






Page 3 has a column headed: "The Harper's Ferry Fugitives" with related reports headed: "Arrest of Counterfeiters" and: "Gov. Wide at Richmond" as seen in the photos.

Also on page 3 is half a column ... See More  

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689614

Texas becomes a state: from the nation's capital...

Item #689614

December 30, 1845

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 30, 1845  



* Texas statehood

* Joins the Union

* Nation's capital




History tells us that on December 29, 1845, Texas became the 28th state in the United States. Formerly part of Mexico, Texas had been an independent country since 1836.

Page 4, under the heading "Texas", is half a column reporting on the discussions on the ad... See More  

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689613

Texas becomes a state: a same day report...

Item #689613

December 29, 1845

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 29, 1845  



* Texas statehood - joins the union

* Early, same day report from seat of government




History tells us that on December 29, 1845, Texas became the 28th state in the United States. Formerly part of Mexico, Texas had been an independent country since 1836.

Page 2, under the heading "Texas", is half a column reporti... See More  

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689595

John Brown's raid upon Harper's Ferry...

Item #689595

November 05, 1859

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 5, 1859 



* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid

* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia trial




Page 3 has 2 reports concerning the Raid upon Harper's Ferry by John Brown & cohorts.

"The Harper's Ferry Conspirators" includes: "The counsel in Brown's case have filed exceptions to the decision of the C... See More  

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689594

Details on a new & shorter route to California...

Item #689594

October 06, 1859

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 6, 1859 



* James H. Simpson - U.S. Army officer

* Corps of Topographical Engineers

* Utah Expedition to California route




Page 2 has a very lengthy, detailed, 1 1/2 column article: "Discovery Of A New & Shorter Route From Utah to California" signed in type: J. H. Simpson. Wonderfully descriptive.

Simpson was an explore... See More  

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689591

First report on John Brown's raid upon Harper's Ferry...

Item #689591

October 18, 1859

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 18, 1859 



* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid

* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia - 1st report




Page 3 has the first report of the raid upon Harper's Ferry by John Brown and his cohorts, headed: "Serious Disturbances At Harper's Ferry".

It reads like a first report. It begins: "Information of a somew... See More  

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689546

Noted fugitive slave case... Describing the Great Salt Lake area...

Item #689546

June 29, 1850

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 29, 1850  Page 3 has half a column headed: "Fugitive Slave Case" "The Constitution & Laws Vindicated" which is concerning a suit: "...for the recovery of damages for aiding & abetting the escape of slaves...the Circuit Court...determined...in favor of the plaintiff. A verdict of $2856 was given by the jury against... See More  

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689543

Lincoln selected the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate...

Item #689543

June 24, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 24, 1858 



* Abraham Lincoln nominated

* U.S. Senate candidate




Page 3 has an article headed: "Politics In Illinois" which reports the election of Abraham Lincoln as the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, to be opposed by incumbent Stephen Douglass the Democrat.

This election would be followed by the famous Lincoln-Do... See More  

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689534

John Wilkes Booth appears at Ford's Theater...

Item #689534

November 05, 1863

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 5, 1863 



* John Wilkes Booth as an actor

* Rare appearance at Ford's Theatre




A terrific issue with one of the more ironic twists of history, and only to be found in a newspaper from Washington, D.C.

Near the top of the front page is an article headed: "Ford's New Theatre--The Lady of Lyons". The writer reports on t... See More  

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688849

Nebraska joins the Union: the official Proclamation...

Item #688849

March 02, 1867

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 2, 1867 



* Nebraska statehood achieved

* President Andrew Johnson

* From the nation's capital




The top of page 2 has a very historic: "Proclamation" signed in type by the President, Andrew Johnson, for admitting Nebraska into the Union as the 37th state. The Proclamation is dated March 1, 1867, agreeing with the histor... See More  

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688819

Charles Dickens is feted prior to his historic trip to America...

Item #688819

November 19, 1867

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 19, 1867  Page 2 has over a full column report headed: "Charles Dickens - Complimentary Dinner Given to the Distinguished Author Previous to His Departure for the United States".

This is a report from the London Times and is mostly taken up with the: "Speech of Lord Lytton" followed by the lengthy: "Speech by Mr. D... See More  

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688261

Fillmore's state-of-the-union address...

Item #688261

December 07, 1852

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 7, 1852  Nearly the entirety of page 2 is taken up with the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address signed in type by: Millard Fillmore.

Within the address Fillmore notes: "...Besides affording to our own citizens a degree of prosperity of which on so large a scale I know of no other instance, ... See More  

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688259

The Lemmon slave case in New York...

Item #688259

November 12, 1852

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 12, 1852  The top of the front page has: "Another route to The Pacific". But the primary article is at the top of page 3: "A Slave Case At New York."

This is the famous New York vs. Lemmon slave case, about which much can be found on the internet. Ultimately the decision mandated the release of eight slaves brought into... See More  

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688258

Journey to Salt Lake City... Verdict in the famous slave case...

Item #688258

November 04, 1852

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 4, 1852  Taking over 1 1/2 columns on page 2 is the very detailed: "Captain Stansbury's Expedition To The Great Salt Lake". This is a wonderful account of the journey, about which much can be found on the internet. The subheads include: "From the Literary World" "A Dutchman en Route" "A Happy Family on... See More  

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688257

Salt Lake City...

Item #688257

October 30, 1852

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 30, 1852  Page 2 has an article: "From Salt Lake City" with the latest news from there, mostly concerning the situation with Indians in the vicinity.

Four pages, slightly irregular at the blank spine, nice condition.

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688254

How P. T. Barnum bought his museum...

Item #688254

September 10, 1852

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 10, 1852  Page 2 has an interesting article: "How Barnum Purchased The Museum".

The front page has a small notice for the book "Uncle Tom's Cabin".

Four pages, some loss at the blank spine but not affecting any text, otherwise nice.

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688252

The travails of those heading west...

Item #688252

August 16, 1852

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 1852  The bottom of page 3 has two brief items: "From Utah" noting that "...Emigrants were arriving daily on their way to California..." and also: "Capture of Fugitive Slaves" regarding 14 slaves belonging to Mrs. Pendleton had been captured.

Page 3 also has a quite lengthy and detailed letter: "From ... See More  

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688251

Mortality on the wagon train route to California...

Item #688251

July 19, 1852

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 19, 1852  



* Emigrants travel to California



Page 3 has an article: "Mortality On The Plains" which reports on: "The mortality among emigrants to California by the overland route continues very large..." with some detail.

Also: "Intelligence From California takes over a full column and has subheads; "From... See More  

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688250

The funeral of Henry Clay, in a Washington newspaper...

Item #688250

July 02, 1852

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 2, 1852  



* Henry Clay funeral

* Kentucky statesman

* From the nation's capital




All four pages have wide, black mourning rules for the death of Henry Clay.

Page 3 begins with: "The Funeral" with nearly two columns taken up with reports concerning it and sentiments regarding Henry Clay.

A member of the Senate at the t... See More  

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688248

On a treaty with the country of Peru...

Item #688248

January 13, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 14, 1847  Page 3 has most of a column taken up with: "A Proclamation" signed in type by the President: James K. Polk, concerning a treaty with the country of Peru, more specifically with some changes to Article VII of the original 1841 document.

The 1841 document is printed here in full, with signatures in type of two designated ... See More  

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688246

Jefferson Davis at the capitulation of Monterrey...

Item #688246

February 12, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 12, 1847  Pages 3 and 4 contain great content headed: "The Capitulation Of Monterey - Official Papers and Letters", the first of which is a half column letter signed in type: Jefferson Davis.

At the time Davis was a Colonel in the "Mississippi Rifles" which he organized. He also fought in the Battle of Buena Vista, bein... See More  

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688245

Expecting a speedy peace with Mexico...

Item #688245

March 16, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 16, 1847  Page 3 has over half a column taken up with: "The War In Mexico" begins: "It is intimated by letters from Washington that the President and other officials there entertain the confident expectation of a speedy peace with Mexico..." with much more.

Four pages, nice condition.

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688244

On the capture of Vera Cruz, and much more...

Item #688244

April 14, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 14, 1847  Much on the Mexican War, with page 3 containing: "Col. Harney's Dragon Fight" "The Capture of Vera Cruz" "The Victory" "The Navy at Vera Cruz" "Later from the City of Mexico--Another American Victory--The Fall of Chihuahua--Santa Anna's Progress to the Capital" plus there ... See More  

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688243

Much on the capture of Vera Cruz...

Item #688243

April 13, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 13, 1847  



* Mexican–American War

* Siege of Veracruz

* General Winfield Scott




Page 2 has over two columns taken up with: "Further Official Papers Concerning the Capitulation of Vera Cruz - Dispatches From Gen. Scott." 

These accounts and letters, including a lengthy one signed: Winfield Scott, give much detai... See More  

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688240

P. T. Barnum and Tom Thumb...

Item #688240

March 24, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 24, 1847  



* Phineas T. Barnum

* Dwarf Tom Thumb




The top of page 3 has an interesting article headed: "General Tom Thumb" which has a letter from Europe on his tour there, and is prefaced with: "This wonderfully small pattern of a man...returned a few weeks ago from a visit to Europe...".

The letter from London ... See More  

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688239

Great on the surrender of Vera Cruz...

Item #688239

April 17, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 17, 1847  



* Mexican–American War

* Siege of Veracruz (surrender)




Page 2 begins with: "The Surrender of Vera Cruz" which has a fine account. But the reports on the Mexican War continue in this issue with: "The Administration & the Army" "Late From Mexico" "From the Army at Vera Cruz"... See More  

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688238

Great on the Battle of Buena Vista...

Item #688238

April 21, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 21, 1847  



* Battle of Buena Vista

* General Zachary Taylor

* Mexican-American War




A great issue as nearly half of page 2 is taken up with: "Battle of Buena Vista" "General Taylor's Detailed Report" signed by him in type: Z. Taylor.

Taylor's 4800 inexperienced volunteers managed a victory of Santa Anna&... See More  

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688236

Plans for laying the cornerstone of the Smithsonian Institution...

Item #688236

April 30, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 30, 1847  



* Smithsonian Institution

* Cornerstone Laid

* From Washington D.C.




Page 3 has most of a column taken up with the details on the ceremonial laying of the cornerstone of the Smithsonian Institution the following day. 

Headed: "Smithsonian Institution" the report has subheads concerning plans for the: "... See More  

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688235

Laying the cornerstone of the Smithsonian Institution...

Item #688235

May 03, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 3, 1847  



* Smithsonian Institution

* Cornerstone Laid

* From Washington D.C
.



Taking fully 3 1/2 columns on pages 1 and 2 is the most detailed account o the laying of the cornerstone of the Smithsonian Institution you could possibly want. But not surprising to find this extensive report in this newspaper from the nation's capital... See More  

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688234

The Battle of Cerro Gordo in the Mexican War...

Item #688234

May 15, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 15, 1847  



* Mexican-American War

* Battle of Cerro Gordo

* Winfield Scott vs. Santa Anna




Page 3 has a reporter headed: "The Battle of Cerro Gordo" mostly taken up with a detailed letter from Major Wm. Turnbull.

The Battle of Cerro Gordo was a key American victory in the Mexican War, wherein General Winfield Scott's tr... See More  

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688233

Much on the Battle of Cerro Gordo in the Mexican War...

Item #688233

May 19, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 19, 1847  



* Mexican-American War

* Battle of Cerro Gordo

* Winfield Scott vs. Santa Anna




Page 2 has a lengthy report headed: "The Battle of Cerro Gordo" and next to it is: "Battle of Cerro Gordo--Mexican Account".

The Battle of Cerro Gordo was a key American victory in the Mexican War, wherein General Winfield S... See More  

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688229

Capture of three slave ships...

Item #688229

June 26, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 26, 1847  Page 3 has a report: "Capture Of Slavers" reporting on 3 slave ships taken, a few bits noting: "...with a slave deck & all the store necessary for the infernal trade...the schooner Feliciade with 320 slaves on board...a very feast sailing schooner...completely fitted for the transport of an African live cargo...... See More  

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688228

Senate attempts to override Jackson's veto of the Bank Bill...

Item #688228

July 12, 1832

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 12, 1832  About half of page 3 is taken up with the actions in the Senate of July 12 headed: "The Bank Veto" and their attempts to override it. On July 13 they would fail to do so. There is also related content at the beginning of the front page.
The back page has a report: "From the Frontier" which is on the Black Hawk Wa
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688227

Jackson vetoes the Bank Bill...

Item #688227

July 14, 1832

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 14, 1832  



* The Bank War - Bill

* President Andrew Jackson veto




Most of page 2 is taken up with the; "Message From the President of the United States, Returning the Bank Bill to the Senate with His Objections" which is signed by him: Andrew Jackson, and dated at Washington, July 10, 1832.

In this veto message, President Jack
... See More  

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688226

Jackson's Nullification Proclamation...

Item #688226

December 11, 1832

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 11, 1832  



* President Andrew Jackson

* Nullification proclamation

* People of South Carolina




A very historic issue as almost all of page 2 is taken up with the: "PROCLAMATION By Andrew Jackson, President of the United States." There is also an editorial on page 3 concerning the Proclamation.

This was his historic Nullification... See More  

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688224

Death of Sir Walter Scott, and of the King of Spain...

Item #688224

November 14, 1832

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 14, 1832  The front page has a report; "Funeral of Sir Walter Scott" which begins: "The remains of Sir Walter Scott have been consigned to the tomb, amid the unfeigned regret of thousands..." with various details.

Four pages, nice condition.... See More  

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