Reconstruction efforts, and the plight of former slaves...
Item #708509
June 26, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, June 26, 1865 Articles inside include: "The Freedmen's Bureau - Report of the Condition o the Freedmen" "The Homeward March" which reports on the soldiers returning from the fields of battle; "Negro Suffrage an Uncertain Remedy--The True Reliance" "Reconstruction In South Carolina" "From North Carolina - Progress of the Reconst... See More
Create a 'slave state' in Southern California?
Item #708330
December 16, 1851
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 16, 1851 Remembering that California was (very quickly) admitted to the Union in 1850 as a free state, page 7 has an interesting article headed: "CALIFORNIA - The New Slave Territory--Division of California".
Bits include: "Already the Southern men, confident of their strength & of the cowardice of the Northern men...are agitating for a division of ... See More
The slave trade... The Denmark Vesey slave revolt (would one day fuel Frederick Douglass' battle-cry for freedom)...
Item #708015
September 07, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 7, 1822
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* Denmark Vesey slave revolt
* Executions of slaves - Negroes
* Charleston, South Carolina
Pages 9-11 have much regarding Denmark Vesey and the "Servile Conspiracy in South Carolina," which has a report of the Denmark Vesey slave revolt.
Note: Denmark Vesey was a former slave who purchased his freedom and ... See More
Much on events just prior to the outbreak of war...
Item #707908
January 12, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 12, 1861 Items inside include: "Martin Van Buren's Opinion of Lincoln" "Startling Evidence of Treason" "the Pony Express" "The Pro-Slavery Rebellion" "Secession of Florida" "Expulsion Of Traitors" "Firmness of the President" "Secession of Alabama" "Firing on the Star of the West&qu... See More
Robert E. Lee's portrait on the front page...
Item #707905
July 02, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 2, 1864 (at a slightly reduced price) Certainly the prime content in this issue is the very nice front page illustration of: "The Rebel General Robert Edmund Lee" with a short biography on him as well.
Other prints include a fullpg. of 5 scenes in Georgia including Resaca, Woodlands, Kingston & Adairsville. Another page shows: "Fighting... See More
Events just prior to the Civil War... From an anti-war newspaper...
Item #707586
March 21, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 21, 1861 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Articles include: "How to Punish Crime out West" "Daring Robbery" "Fort Sumter to be Evacuated on Saturday Next" "From Pike's Peak" & much more.
Additionally, page 5
... See More
Additionally, page 5
An anti-war newspaper in Ohio... Mass. 54th Regiment...
Item #707585
June 10, 1863
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, June 10, 1863 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted that slavery should not be abolished, so much of its content has an anti-North bias.
Among the articles within are: "Vallandigham" "Inaugural Address of Thomas Jefferson" from 1801; "The Handwriting on the Wall ! - The Republicans Trembling at Their Own Acts & Trying to Esc
... See More
Nice issue on Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Item #707416
June 03, 1852
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., June 3, 1852 The back page has not one, but two advertisements for the sale of: "Uncle Tom's Cabin". One ad begins: "A constant supply of this most interesting work will be kept for sale..." and the other begins: "Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe's Great Story, first published in the 'National Era' and now just issued in ... See More
Very first of the advice column newspapers...
Item #707383
March 15, 1692
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, March 15, 1692 This was the very first of the "agony aunt" newspapers, a newspaper providing personal advice to its readers.
In creating this format of responding to questions from readers, the publisher, John Dunton, did so as a result of feeling guilty for cheating on his wife. He thought that people like himself might appreciate confiding in a stra... See More
Capture of a suspected slave ship...
Item #707053
June 19, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, June19, 1859 The front page has two-thirds of a column headed: "The Suspected Slaver - Description of the Belssel--Manifest of her Cargo...". The text notes in part: "The bark Orion...which arrived in this port...from the coast of Africa...been seized...upon suspicion of intention to engage in the slave trade..." with much more.
Eight pages, a bit irregul... See More
No tax on slaves...
Item #707052
June 25, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, June 25, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Tax Bill" "Cotton To Be Taxed" "No Tax On Slaves" "Interesting From Memphis" "Important From Arkansas" "News From Fortress Monroe" and more.
Eight pages, good condition.
Eight pages, good condition.
'A weath of in-depth reporting on "Bleeding Kansas''...
Item #707041
May 13, 1856
THE SEMI-WEEKLY TIMES, New York, Sept. 9, 1856 The front page has much reporting on "Bleeding Kansas" with column heads: "THE KANSAS WAR" "Details of the Flight at Ossawatomie" "Border-Ruffian Accounts" "Preparations for an Attack on Lawrence" "Official Correspondence on Kansas Affairs" and more.
This content takes 2 1/2 columns.
... See More
Robert E. Lee at Harper's Ferry... Infamous slave ship...
Item #707022
October 21, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 21, 1859 Page 5 has nearly a full column reporting on the slave insurrection at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, led by John Brown. The top of a column has: "The Insurrection at Harper's Ferry".
The report begins: "Col. Lee, with his troops, has returned from the valley. All quiet there. He found Garrett's family safe..." followed by several o... See More
The John Brown raid at Harper's Ferry... Brownsville, Texas
Item #706999
November 29, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE Nov. 29, 1859 Inside has two articles on: "Brownsville", Texas, concerning the troubles at the border with Mexico.
But the more notable content is on the John Brown raid at Harper's Ferry, with column heads including: "Further from Charlestown" "Additional Troops Expected" "The Churches Used for Barracks" "Soldiers Firing in ... See More
Debating the Thirteenth Amendment... Johnson's Proclamations...
Item #706988
October 30, 1865
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 30, 1865 The front page has a somewhat brief article: "The Georgia Convention - Abolishment Of Negro Slavery" which concerns the historic 13th Amendment. When Georgia ratifies it in December it would become the law of the land.
Page 2 has two: "Proclamation" documents signed by: Andrew Johnson. One calls for a day of T... See More
Georgia's vote means the Thirteenth Amendment is the law of the land...
Item #706986
December 07, 1865
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 7, 1865 Page 2 begins with a very historic report headed: "OFFICIAL" "Georgia the Twenty-eighth State, Ratifies the Constitutional Amendment" with the letter from Milledgeville. Thus, three-quarters of the states have ratified the 13th Amendment forbidding slavery, and it now becomes the law of the land. Terrific to hav... See More
Gov. Brownlow offers a reward for the captuure of the former governor...
Item #706880
May 10, 1865
BROWNLOW’S KNOXVILLE WHIG, AND REBEL VENTILATOR, Tennessee, May 10, 1865
* Very rare Civil War title - closing events
* William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow
W. G. Brownlow, or Parson Brownlow, was a fascinating personality to say the least. He regarded anyone who disagreed with him about religion or politics as an enemy. The circuit-riding Methodist parson turned t... See More
1984 Iron Maiden w/ Eddie the Head concert ad...
Item #706684
January 18, 1985
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 18, 1985
* Iron Maiden - World Slavery Tour w/ Eddie the Head
* "Powerslave" album - English heavy metal group
* Radio City Music Hall concerts advertisement
Page 68 has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for "IRON MAIDEN w/ Queensryche" performances at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan. (see image)
I suspect thi... See More
States to secede from the Union... Treaty of Peking... Cargo of slaves...
Item #706617
January 09, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 9, 1861 Among the first column heads on the front page are many relating to the coming Civil War, including: "THE NATIONAL CRISIS" "Another Traitor Out of the Cabinet" "Resignation of Sec. Thompson" "Extraordinary Reports of Affairs at Charleston" "Progress of the Secession Movement" "Florida, Alabama and Mississippi... See More
On Abe Lincoln's views prior to the war... Diagram of Fort Moultrie...
Item #706609
December 31, 1860
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 31, 1860 Pages 4 & 5 contain an article: "Why Don't Mr. Lincoln Speak Out, and Calm the South?" which includes in part: "...we are reminded that his character is conservative--that he will see the law providing for the return of fugitive slaves...that he does not propose to interfere with Slavery in the states where it exists..." with a bit ... See More
Gunboat USS Cairo sunk... Cargo of slaves...
Item #706598
December 25, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 25, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Blockade Run at Charleston by a Very Large Steamer" "Rebel Troops to be Clothed Like National Troops" & more.
Page 2 carries a lengthy report: "The War in the Southwest: The Destruction of the Gunboat Cairo by a Torpedo in the Yazoo River - How the Machine was Arranged - A... See More
Lincoln's post-Gettysburg annual message, and his Proclamation...
Item #706597
December 10, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 10, 1863 From the midst of the Civil War with front page column heads including: "The President's Message" "Proclamation of Freedom Maintained" "Number of Slaves in Government Service" "Important Proclamation to the Rebels" "Plan for Reconstructing Southern States" which carries over to the back page.
Over half of ... See More
One of the less common 18th century titles...
Item #705984
June 14, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 14, 1797
* Rare 18th century American publication
The entire front page is taken up with ads including a a detailed ad for a runaway slave ad under: "Fifty Dollars Reward".
Another can be found on the back page.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
AI notes: Porcupine’s Gazette was a daily Philad... See More
William Cowper poem: the abolition of the slave trade...
Item #705982
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES For The Country, Philadelphia, May 25, 1807 * "Morning Dream" poem
* Abolitionist William Cowper
* Anti-slavery - slave trade
Page 3 has: "THE ABOLITION OF THE SLAVE TRADE" which is the timely reprinting of the William Cowper poem "The Morning Dream" (shown here issue simply as "A Dream").
Ni... See More
A Robert E. Lee Proclamation just before Antietam...
Item #705972
September 18, 1862
RICHMOND ENQUIRER, Virginia, Sept. 18, 1862
* Robert E. Lee proclamation to Marylanders
* Prelude to the Battle of Antietam - Sharpsburg
* From the capital of the Confederacy
The front page has: "General Lee's Proclamation To the People of Maryland" which presents his reasons for the Confederate army being in that state. Remember that the battle of Antietam ... See More
Great content on events leading to the Civil War...
Item #705947
January 11, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 11, 1861
* Start of the Civil War ?
* Star of the West attacked
From just 4 months before the outbreak of the Civil War, it is not surprising that much content within related to the brewing troubles.
Some column heads include: "Highly Important From Charleston" "The Firing Into the Star of the West" "She is Driven Out of the ... See More
Landmark event in women's history: former slave woman petitions as an heir to her brother's estate...
Item #705927
October 22, 1817
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 22, 1817
* Former Woman slave Pamela Sparhawk
* Newton, Massachusetts petition for estate
In 1818 a woman named Pamela Sparhawk petitioned the Mass. General Court to be recognized as heir to her brother’s estate.
What makes this remarkable? Pamela Sparhawk was a formerly enslaved Black woman.
Pamela separated from her brother in childhood... See More
During Washington's administration...
Item #705731
March 19, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 19, 1794
* 18th century America publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. The front page features 5 illustrated ship advertisements. Half of page 2 is taken up with reports from the "Federal Legislature". Among the back page ads is one for a... See More
Battle of Pea Ridge...
Item #705728
March 26, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 26, 1862
* Rare pro-Confederate title
* Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas
* Fort Donelson - Tennessee
Among the items in this issue are: ""The Free Negro Question in Ohio" "Jeff. Davis' Message Accompanying the Report of Floyd of the Battle of Fort Donelson" which is signed in type: Jefferson Davis; "Reflections on... See More
News on the John Brown invasion... Capture of a slave ship...
Item #705682
November 15, 1859
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia trial ending
The front page has an article: "Arrival Of A Captured Slaver" concerns the barque Emily, captured on the coast of Africa: "...This is the fourth slaver taken within six months by the African squadron...".
Also on ... See More
Lincoln's letter to General Fremont...
Item #705638
March 19, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 19, 1862
* President Abraham Lincoln
* General John C. Fremont
Among the articles are: "Official War Orders" by the President, signed in type: Abraham Lincoln, plus his: "General War Order No. 2" and "...No. 3", each also signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.
Also of interest is Lincoln's letter to General Fremont c... See More
On Lincoln's seminal speech which lead to the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates...
Item #705620
July 06, 1857
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 6, 1857
* Abraham Lincoln speech
* Springfield, Illinois
* Lincoln-Douglas debates prelude
Page 3 has nearly 2 columns taken up with a seminal report on Lincoln's political career. Lincoln had been in the audience when Stephen Douglas made his June 12 speech defending the Dred Scott Decision of 3 months prior. Lincoln gave a speech on June 26 in which... See More
Great account of the last of the Lincoln-Douglas debates...
Item #705619
October 23, 1858
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 23, 1858
* Abraham Lincoln & Stephen Douglas
* The Great Debates of 1858 (last one)
* Alton, Madison County, Illinois
Keeping in mind that this was from the period of the Lincoln/Douglas debates, page 4 has a report from Springfield headed: "Illinois Politics" which talks of Stephen Douglas.
Taking over a full column on page 6 is a fine re... See More
Events at 1863 Port Hudson...
Item #705592
March 17, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 17, 1863
* Capital of the Confederacy
The front page includes: "Attack On Port Hudson--The Enemy Repulsed" "Missouri From An Eye-Witness--The Military Thraldom Over the State--Outrages & Tyranny of the Enemy--Horrible Treatment of Our Prisoners--A Dark Picture of Wrongs & Long Suffering". Also: "Attack On Port Hu... See More
Battle of Fort Donelson.... Lincoln on Emancipation... Constitution for Deseret...
Item #705524
March 12, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 12, 1862
* Battle of Fort Donelson - Tennessee
* Abraham Lincoln & emancipation
* State of Deseret - Utah - Mormons
The front page begins with: "Are the Abolition, Free Negroites to Force this War into One of Emancipation?" which is a prophetic article. Also: "Sec. Chase Working Slaves on Southern Plantations". Inside ha... See More
A Southern-leaning newspaper in the North...
Item #705523
March 04, 1863
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 4, 1863 Among the various articles in this issue are: "A Timely Warning" "Are We a Military Despotism?" "Free Negroes in St. Louis--Abolition Philanthropy!" "Virginia Before the Abolition Raid" "Letter From the Army" and much more.
Eight pages, a vertical crease near the middle, good condition.
Described ... See More
Republican party's first Presidential candidate...
Item #705477
June 21, 1856
NEW-YORK DAILY TIMES, June 21, 1856
* Republican Party is formed
* John C. Fremont nomination
* 1st nominated for United States president
A very historic issue for the Republican party as it reports their first Presidential nominee, John Fremont.
The report shown is of the North American Party, nominating Fremont & Johnston for President & Vice President. This party wo... See More
In the North, but pro-South...
Item #705460
February 25, 1863
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 25, 1863 Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or the South", this newspaper opposed the war and attracted the hatred of the Republicans and the Lincoln administration. It insisted that slavery could not be prohibited by law. So obnoxious was this paper to Unionists that it was denied circulation in some cities. In 1863 the ... See More
With "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline...
Item #705397
December 28, 1863
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Dec. 28, 1863
* From the origin of the American Civil War
This was one of just a few Confederate newspapers that printed in the dateline: "Confederates States Of America".
Among the reports are three front page Acts of the Confederate Congress; "Siege of Charleston" "Atrocities of the American War".
Most of... See More
Very lengthy report from California on gold, politics, slavery, and more...
Item #705395
August 02, 1849
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Aug. 2, 1849 Page 3 has nearly 2 columns of reporting headed: "Late & Important From California" with a wide range of news from the Far West. In fact, this is one of the lengthier reports from Calif. we have seen from this era.
A few bits include: "...Gold hunting is carried on with as much success as ever...emigrants are continually ar... See More
Battle of Fort Donelson & much more...
Item #705362
February 26, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 26, 1862 Among the articles are: "The Battle of Logan's Cross Roads--Official Report of Gen. Thomas" "The Capture of Fort Henry" "The Burnside Expedition--Battle at Roanoke Island" "Petitions Against Free Negroes" "The Fight at Donelson--Particulars" "Gen. Grant's Official Report of the Battle of ... See More
In the North, but pro-South...
Item #705361
February 18, 1863
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 18, 1863 Among the various articles are: "From North-West Missouri" "Important Explanation from a Soldier in the Missouri State Militia"; a very lengthy: "Speech of Dr. Edson B. Olds...on the Cause and Conduct of the War" "Affairs in Leavenworth, Kansas" "Great Anti-War Meeting in Cumberland County, Illinois" ... See More
Abraham Lincoln's position... Fugitive slave case...
Item #705316
January 30, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 30, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln about to change America
Near the top of the front page is: "Important From Springfield" "The Position Of the President Elect" noting in part: "...stating that Mr. Lincoln had written to his Congressional friends recommending conciliatory measures...country may rest assured that in Abraham Lincoln they have a... See More
Mormons, slavery, and Dickens...
Item #705262
June 23, 1858
NEW YORK TIMES, June 23, 1858 Page 2 has two-thirds of a column taken up with a report headed: "The Mormons Flight and the Mormon Future--A New Power Among the Nations of Earth". The report begins by reflecting upon the founding of the Mormons noting: "...announcing the appearance & character of their 'Golden Bible' as the book was for a while commonly called...ref... See More
Timely report of the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart...
Item #705254
December 01, 1791
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1791
* Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart death (1st report)
* Musical composer - Classical music era original
Presented inconspicuously among other death reports is a brief yet very notable report on the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, ending with a prophetic comment: "At Vienna, Wolfgang Mozart, the celebrated German composer. ... See More
Apalachicola, Florida... Slave or free?
Item #705243
September 14, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 14, 1816 Starting on the front page and continuing within is a great article describing a banquet held in Paris to celebrate American Independence, which illustrates the great relationship held between both nations.
Another article within describes the the mass migration of Negroes from in and around New Orleans to Apalachicola, Florid... See More
1819 Constitution for the new state of Alabama...
Item #705235
September 18, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, A consecutive pair of issues dated Sept. 18 and 25, 1819
* New state of Alabama Constitution
Typically, prior to formally becoming a state of the union a territorial government needs to create and approve a Constitution that would not be in conflict with the federal Constitution.
Printed in these two issues in its entirety is the "Cons... See More
Mormon content: report on Joe Smith...
Item #705185
September 17, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 17, 1842
The back page has a brief yet rather rare report with a mini-head: "Joe Smith" stating: "This wonderful fellow is to be bodily absent from his people for ten years; so say the latest accounts."
Just before this is a small article: "Slave Trade", and several pages are taken up with: "Northea... See More
Battle of Fort Donelson... Utah wants to become a state...
Item #705168
February 19, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 19, 1862 The front page has: "From Utah" which begins: "The people of Utah Territory have had a convention form a Constitution which will soon be presented to Congress for the admission of Utah as a state...".
Utah would not be admitted to the Union until 1890 due to the polygamy issue.
Among the other articles are: "The Great Quest... See More
A pro-South newspaper from the North...
Item #705138
February 12, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 12, 1862 Among the articles within are: "Emancipation of Slaves--Free Negroes in Ohio--The Meeting in Jackson Twp." "The Army of the Potomac" "On to Richmond--M. Hurley on the War..." "Ft. Henry Captured By Our Gunboats" "What is a Gipsy?" "News From the South" and so much more.
Eight pages, very ni... See More
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