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686937

Abe Lincoln is on the inaugural ball committee for Z. Taylor...

Item #686937

March 03, 1849

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 3, 1849  



* Early Abraham Lincoln

* 12 years prior to presidency




The back page has a list of the "Managers" for the "Grand Inauguration Ball" to be held March 5 in honor of incoming President Zachary Taylor, and among them is: "Hon. Abraham Lincoln, Ill." The bkpg. also has a similar list of the "... See More  

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686936

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  

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686934

When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown...

Item #686934

February 21, 1849

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 21, 1849  



* Early in Abraham Lincoln's political career

* Addresses United States Congress




Page 3 has much reporting from the "House of Representatives" which includes mention of when Abraham Lincoln spoke on the floor. The report notes: "Mr. Lincoln, by unanimous consent, presented joint resolutions of... See More  

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686933

Little village of San Francisco is deluged with gold...

Item #686933

February 17, 1849

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 17, 1849  



* Gold discoveries in village of San Francisco



The front page has: "The Grand Inauguration Ball, at the City Hall Saloon". Page 3 has a curious article on creating a: "Railroad From Lake Michigan to the Pacific". 

The back page has: "Incidents In California" which is a letter datelined f... See More  

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686932

Great on the situation at the gold fields of California...

Item #686932

February 16, 1849

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 16, 1849  Most of the front page is the: "Speech of Mr. Wm. B. Preston On the Formation of a New State out of the Territories of California and New Mexico". 

Page 3 has half a column headed: "From California" which includes news accounts from various letters, a few bits including: "...Among the gold digge... See More  

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686931

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  

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686930

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  

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686929

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  

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686928

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  

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686927

On the California gold...

Item #686927

January 27, 1849

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 27, 1849  

Page 3 has three items concerning the California Gold Rush headed: "How They Go!" and: "State of Society in the Gold Region" with a report on the gold discoveries; and: "Curious Reminiscence of California".

Four pages, nice condition.

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686926

Off for California... On a map of California...

Item #686926

January 26, 1849

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 26, 1849  The bottom of page 3 has: "Movements For California" noting in part: "...company is being formed at Boston to visit the gold mines of California, the principal features of which are mutual benefit & comfort. They insist upon strict temperance and good moral principles...". The article carries over to page 4. ... See More  

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686923

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  

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686921

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  

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686920

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  

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686902

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  

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686901

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  

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686578

Mormons looking for a place of refuge...

Item #686578

December 05, 1857

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 5, 1857  



* Mormons - Mormonism

* Refuge in California ?

* Bleeding Kansas




Page 3 has the brief but interesting report, "A PLACE OF MORMON REFUGE", which includes in part: "It is stated that the Mormons, among their other preparations, have not forgotten to look out a "Canaan" of refuge, in case the United ... See More  

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686185

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.

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685776

The sequoias of California...

Item #685776

April 13, 1853

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 13, 1853  Page 3 has: "California Items" which has various small reports from the West Coast. One item seems to refer to the giant sequoias: "A tree of the Sierras, which rises to the height of four hundred feet, and is of immense diameter, exudes a juice that when crystallized takes the name of pine sugar...".

Four pa... See More  

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685775

Tragedy with a slave ship...

Item #685775

April 05, 1853

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 5, 1853  Page 3 has "Accident To A Cuban Slave Ship" which notes: "On the 25th of February 500 negroes, from Africa, were attempted to be landed at Cayo Verde, in Cuba...the slaver struck a rock and they only saved 190 Africans...A part have been taken to Havana & offered for sale...".

Following this is "What ... See More  

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685774

Death of President Fillmore's wife... California gold rush...

Item #685774

March 31, 1853

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 31, 1853  Page 3 has a black-bordered report beginning: "It is with unaffected sorrow that we announce the death of Mrs. Abigail Fillmore, the excellent wife of Ex-President Fillmore. She died yesterday morning at Willard's hotel in this city..." with more detail, including a letter signed: Franklin Pierce".

Great to ha... See More  

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685771

Formally creating the Territory of Washington...

Item #685771

March 08, 1853

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 8, 1853  



* Creation of Washington Territory

* United States Congress passes




Being the "mouthpiece of the federal government", typically this newspaper was the first to report notable political reports and developments So it is no surprise that nearly half of the front page is taken up with the Act of Congress creating th... See More  

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685770

The inaugural ceremonies for Franklin Pierce...

Item #685770

March 04, 1853

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 4, 1853  As would be expected in this newspaper which was essentially the "mouthpiece" of the federal government, page 3 has over a full column taken up with all the details of the inauguration of President Franklin Pierce, which happened on the day of this publication. 

Four pages, some binding indents at the blank spine, ... See More  

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685769

Rain causes problems for California emigrants...

Item #685769

February 21, 1853

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 21, 1853  The back page has: "From California" reports in part: "...that the Plains between Stockton & Fort Miller...are inundated. Rain had fallen for several weeks incessantly...many of the inhabitants...are represented to be in a famishing condition. Numerous families of emigrants had arrived through the Stockton Past.... See More  

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685768

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  

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685766

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.

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685764

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  

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685762

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  

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685735

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  

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685490

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  

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685489

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.

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685488

On the donation which created the Smithsonian Institution...

Item #685488

December 18, 1843

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 18, 1843  



* Smithsonian Institution

* Donations being taken

* Pre construction of building

* From Washington D.C.




Page 2 has: "Letters on the National Institute, Smithsonian Legacy, and on Other Matters Connected with the Interests of this District".

A portion of the article discusses the contribution of Englishman Jame... See More  

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685478

Former slaves returning to Africa...

Item #685478

November 09, 1843

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 1843  Page 3 has from Baltimore: "Departure of Emigrants For Liberia" noting in part: "...sailed yesterday...from Bond street wharf with between 70 and 80 emigrants destined for the Maryland colony on the coast of Africa under the patronage of the Maryland Colonization Society. They were all...manumitted slaves..." wi... See More  

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685477

Emigrating to Oregon, then down to California...

Item #685477

August 28, 1843

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 28, 1843



* Early Western emigration

* Oregon description




Page 3 has: "Emigration--The Far West" which notes in part: "...when the tide of emigration reached Oregon it would go no further...however, that some of the emigrants who have reached Orson are 'dissatisfied with the country and contemplate going to California t... See More  

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685476

Occupation of Hawaii by the British...

Item #685476

October 25, 1843

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 25, 1843



* British occupation of the Hawaiian Islands



Page 3 has a full column headed: "The Sandwich Island", now known as the Hawaiian Islands, with much detail on the Paulet Affair. This was the unofficial five-month occupation of Hawaii by a British naval officer. It was ended by the arrival of American warships sent to defend... See More  

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685475

There are 12,000 Jews in New York...

Item #685475

October 19, 1843

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 19, 1843  



* Jews - Jewish - Judaica

* Population in NYC




Page 3 has: "Jews of New York" which notes: "According to the report...of the Society for Meliorating the Condition of the Jews, their number in New York...is about twelve thousand..." with further detail.

Four pages, very nice condition.... See More  

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685474

The capture of slave ships...

Item #685474

September 05, 1843

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 5, 1843



* African slave trade

* Slavers - bark ship




 Page 3 has: "The African Slave Trade" which notes in part: "...arrived at New York from the coast of Africa, reports that four or five slavers were brought into port...the Brazilian barque Considentia, captured on the 17th March...with plenty of irons, but no slaves... See More  

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685472

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  

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685468

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  

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685222

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  



* President William Henry Harrison inauguration

* Inaugural address - best title to be had (rare)




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: &q... See More  

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684922

On the treaty ending the Mormon War...

Item #684922

October 09, 1838

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 9, 1838 



* 1838 Mormon War treaty

* Missouri militia victory

* Latter Day Saint movement




Page 3 has two reports on the Mormons, the first mentions in part: "...that an insurrection is now actually on foot in the counties of Caldwell and Daviess...General A. has ordered out 400 more men...to suppress the insurrection and restore... See More  

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684902

On arresting Joseph Smith...

Item #684902

July 22, 1843

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 22, 1843  Page 3 has a somewhat brief article with a small heading: "Joe Smith" noting in part: "The sheriff of Jackson county...published a long letter explaining the manner in which he arrested this distinguished personal & the troubles...encountered until Smith was discharged by the...court of Nauvoo...application has ... See More  

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684810

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  

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684808

Mammoth Cave: new discoveries...

Item #684808

July 27, 1844

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., July 27, 1844 



* Mammoth Cave National Park

* Pre Civil War tourist destination

* Edmonson County - Kentucky




A page 3 report about the "Mammoth Cave" says: "Twenty-six large avenues and a third river, larger than those previously known, have recently been discovered in the Mammoth Cave. A sulphur spring of an excellent quality of... See More  

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684805

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  

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684801

Largest American flag in 1844...

Item #684801

October 08, 1844

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., Oct. 8, 1844 



* Giant American flag unveiled

* Largest in United States at the time




Page 3 has an article about the "Mammoth Flag" that reports: "The mammoth American ensign which now streams...from the...Clay pole in front of the office of the Baltimore Patriot, is 60 feet long and 40 feet wide, containing 2400 square feet of bun... See More  

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684795

Morse's telegraph... Millerites driven insane in Vermont...

Item #684795

November 14, 1844

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Nov. 14, 1844 



* William Millerites - Millerism

* Samuel Morse telegraph success




The front page has a brief yet intriguing article: "More Of Millerism" which reports: "Mr. Addison Davis...says that 26 persons are now in the insane asylum at Brattleboro, Vermont, in consequence of insanity produced by the influence of Millerism."

... See More  

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684790

James. K. Polk elected as President...

Item #684790

November 26, 1844

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., Nov. 26, 1844 



* James K. Polk

* Presidential election

* From our nation's capital




Page 3 begins with a detailed report/editorial headed: "The Presidential Election".

The text starts off: "It is now certain at the late election held for Electors of President &Vice-President of the United States....James K. Polk, of Tenne... See More  

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684787

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  

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684786

John Q. Adams promises to rescind the infamous "Gag Rule"...

Item #684786

December 03, 1844

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec.  3, 1844 



* President John Quincy Adams

* To suspend the notorious Gag Rule

* Anti slavery movement - slaves




Page 3 has a report from the House of Representatives concerning infamous "Gag Rule" which prevented members of the House of representatives talking about slavery or related topics.

The report notes that Adams would... See More  

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