John Quincy Adams...
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington D.C., June 19, 1827
* President John Quincy Adams testimonies
Page 2 has an ad headed: "Wanted--300 Cords Of Wood". Ad says proposals "...will be received by the Superintendent of the Treasury Building..." for 150 cords each of Ash and Black Jack wood, plus a few other details.
On pg. 3 under an engraving of an eagle and shield are five ... See More
Before Carrie Nation...
INDEPENDENT PRESS, Lawrenceburgh, Indiana, March 29, 1854 Page 2 has a report that says: "The cause of Woman's Rights is making rapid progress in Jeffersonville...On Friday night a number of women broke open a grocery and coffee-house...and demolished all the bottles and barrels containing liquor."
Other news of the day with several ads.
First leaf has a small piece missing i... See More
Remains of Stephen Girard to be transferred...
EVENING POST, New York City, Oct. 29, 1833
* Stephen Girard remains moved
* Girard College founded
A page 2 report from Philadelphia says:
* "A resolution was adopted by both Councils...instructing the building committee of the Girard College, to cause a vault to be constructed on the premises of that edifice...for the reception of the remains of Stephen Girard; and furthermore, t... See More
Famous Methodist minister attracts large crowds...
THE MADISONIAN, Washington D.C., Virginia, January 28, 1840
* John Newland Maffitt... Methodist preacher...
* From the Nation's Capital...
Page 3 has a report: "Religious Excitement in Cincinnati" which says: "Since...early...December, the Rev. J. N. Maffit has been preaching in the Wesleyan Chapel of this city. He delivers four or five sermons...e... See More
Early Toledo...
EVENING POST, New York, October 26, 1833
* Early Toledo Ohio
* Fort Wayne Indiana
Page 2 has report:
* "Valley Of The Maumee.-- We are informed that the number of emigrants who have settled on the rich lands along the Maumee river...is unprecedentedly great.
We learn by a gentlemen from Vistula, M.T. (a town near the mouth of the Maumee) that the Buffalo and Detroit steamboats... See More
Equal Rights...
NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, New York, dated July 21, 1836.
* President Martin Van Buren
* Newly formed towns in Mississippi
Page 2 has a letter from the "Democratic Party" of New York to the Vice President concerning "Equal Rights" and opposition to monopolies, containing a "Declaration of Principles", with a reply signed in type: M. Van Buren.
Also a r... See More
Discover of lead near the Platte River...
EVENING POST, New York City, New York, May 14, 1833
* Mississippi River
* Missouri Territory
* Van Buren, Missouri
A page 2 report states that: "...new...discoveries of lead ore have been made upon the east bank of the Mississippi, between the Platte and Grand Rivers, in Iowa County, M.T." Says the ore is of the "best quality" and that 400,000 pounds of lead ore have b... See More
Captain Ford... United States Dragoons...
EVENING POST, New York, November 18, 1833
* Captain Lemuel Ford
* United States Dragoons of Indiana
* Rocky Mountains expedition
A page 2 report from "Fort Wayne (Ind.)" says that Captain Ford was appointed Captain of the "U. States Dragoons" and directed to raise a company of 70 men in Indiana. Mentions that "next summer" the regiment will be sent on an expl... See More
Famous sculptor dies... did reliefs in Capitol building....
EVENING POST, New York, September 14, 1833.
* Italian sculptor Enrico Causici death
* 19th century original
On page 2 under "Obituary" is a report stating that the famous sculpture Enrico Causici died at Havana from the Asiatic cholera. Describes him as the "...most successful pupil of the renowned Canova..." and says in part that he "...executed the two basso reli... See More
Military Academy at West Point...
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington DC, January 11, 1827
* West Point Military Academy
* Band instructor Willis
A page 3 report says that:
* "...Mr. Willis, the leader and instructor of the Band at the Military Academy at West Point arrived in this city, and he...intends giving a Concert this evening. The musical talents of this gentlemen have been universally admired and particularly his... See More
GROWTH & EXPANSION... Indianapolis, Indiana...
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington DC, Virginia, April 8, 1826
* Early Indianapolis, Indiana population...
* 19th century original reporting...
A front page report says: "The town of Indianapolis, in the State of Indiana, which was laid out in October, 1821, contains, according to a late census, a population of seven hundred and sixty souls; of which, two hundred are le... See More
GROWTH & EXPANSION... Cincinnati, Ohio...
EVENING POST, New York City, New York, May 3, 1833
* Early Cincinnati, Ohio population...
* Progress of the West...
Page 2 has a report: "Progress Of The West.--The section of land on which Cincinnati is laid out, was bought for forty-nine dollars worth of land warrants! This was in December, 1788. Its population in 1795, was 500; in 1813, 4000; now in 1832... See More
Tunnel along the Whitewater Canal...
THE MADISONIAN, Washington DC, Jan. 21, 1840.
* General William Henry Harrison for President
* Whitewater Canal tunnel
A page 3 item from a Cincinnati paper says that Gen. Harrison was seen for the first time since the nomination, and that he was involved in the contract of a tunnel along the Whitewater Canal that passes through his farm at North Bend. Mentions that: "We have never se... See More
Mummies discovered in Mexico?...
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated August 4, 1848. Page 2 has an unsubstantiated report stating that a million mummies were discovered near Durango, Mexico. This mentions that: "They are in a sitting posture, but have the same wrappings, bands and ornaments as the Egyptians." Also lists the artifacts discovered, and says: "...America will become anot... See More
Covington & Newport, Kentucky Prints in 1856...
Charles Dickens to publish a new work of humor...
THE MADISONIAN, Washington City, Washington, September 18, 1839
* Charles Dickens...
* Uncommon title...
Page 3 has a short item reading: "Mr. Charles Dickens, the immortal Boz, has announced, through his publishers, Messrs. Chapman and Hall, another new periodical work of humor, to appear on the 1st of August next! The name is of course kept a profound mystery.&qu... See More
Collection of seven receipts dated 1843, most from the "corporation of New York" for various services rendered. Most measure about 3 1/2 by 8 in. some wear at edges, mostly good (see photos).
From when it was a newspaper... 1829-1830...
Swiftest steamboat in the world... Robert L. Stevens...
BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, Boston, Massachusetts, September 8, 1826
* Steamboat Philadelphia - fastest of its kind
* Harvard Commencement - Luther S. Cushing
Page 3 has a notable report: "The new Steam Boat Philadelphia.--This boat, which was built during the present season...under the supervision of Mr. Robert Stevens, of Hoboken, is the swiftest steam boat in the world. A few days si... See More
First baseball game on ice...
NEW-YORK TIMES, February 5, 1861 On the back page under Brooklyn News is a report: "A Game of Base Ball Played on Skates Great Crowd Of People--Exciting Scenes." The summary begins: "The long-talked contest for a silver ball, between the Charter Oak and Atlantic Base Ball Clubs, on skates...came off yesterday, on the skating pond in the Eighth Ward, between the Third and ... See More
Early Pittsburgh... Smithfield Street Bridge opens...
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, December 21, 1818
* Very early Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
* Smithfield Street Bridge
A page 2 report says:
* "A splendid Bridge has been erected over the Monongahela, near Pittsburg. On the first day of its being opened for passengers, the flooring was covered with several thousands delighted inhabitants of Pittsburg. This was the Monongahela Brid... See More
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Feb. 22, 1816.
* Early Cincinnati Ohio population increase
* Early 19th century original
A page 2 item headed Population Of Cincinnati says:
* The population of the town of Cincinnati in Ohio, according to a Census lately taken, is 6498, including 247 blacks and mulattoes. The population in 1810 was only 2320.
Other news of the day includes... See More
NEW-YORK HERALD, Feb. 5, 1858.
* Santa Anna
* General Gideon Johnson Pillow
The front page has:
* General Santa Anna And Pillow
* The Reply of Santa Anna to Pillows Charges--He Reserves the Right to Challenge Pillow.
Lengthy reply is signed in type: A. L. De Santa Anna.
Other news of the day includes: "News From Havana" "Spirit
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated July 1, 1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Harlot's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portra
... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated May 1, 1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Harlot's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portrai
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William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated January 1, 1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Harlot's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic p
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Another Tenement House Destroyed by a Fire...
NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, New York, March 29, 1860
* Another Tenement House Destroyed by Fire...
* Holocaust To Grasping Landlords...
Page 3 has: "Shocking Calamity," "Ten Human Being Consumed," "Wild and Frantic Scenes at the Fire," "Melancholy Facts for Consideration at Albany," "Are Not Tenement Houses Full of Voters or V... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated January 1, 1809
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Harlot's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic p
... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated November 1, 1808
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Harlot's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic po
... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated July 1, 1808
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Harlot's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portra
... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated May 1, 1809
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Rake's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic
... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated March 1, 1809
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Rake's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realis
... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated May 1, 1808
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Rake's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realisti
... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated May 1, 1808
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Rake's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realisti
... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated September 1, 1808
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Rake's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent real
... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated March 1, 1808
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Rake's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portrai
... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated March 2, 1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Evening".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portraiture to comi
... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated January 1, 1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Noon".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portraiture to comic
... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated November 1, 1808
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Industry and Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic po
... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated March 2 1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic port
... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated May 1 1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portra
... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated July 1,1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portr
... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated July 1, 1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic port
... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated September 1, 1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic
... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated September 1, 1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic
... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated November 1, 1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after a work by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realist
... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated January 1, 1809
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after a work by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realisti
... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated August 1, 1808
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after a work by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic
... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated March 1, 1809
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after a work by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic
... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated August 1, 1809
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after a work by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic
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