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Item #221099
April 27, 1827
Unknown Title dated April 27, 1827. (print only)
The is a advertisement print for the New-York Goose and Gridiron Refectory, No. 7 Park. The print size is approximately 2.5 x 2.75 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 6.5 x 6.75 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color.
Item #221092
January 08, 1825
Baltimore Patriot and Mercantile Advertiser, Baltimore, MD, January 8, 1825. (print only)
The is a advertisement print for a coach line and steam boat and also features the paper's masthead information. The print size is approximately 2.25 x 5.5 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 7.25 x 10.5 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color.... See More
Oberon & Puck in 1835....
Item #220481
March 07, 1835
EVENING GAZETTE, Boston, March 7, 1835.
* Oberon - King of Fairies
* Oberon - King of Fairies
This title has an unusual masthead which features an engraving of Oberon, the king of the fairies, giving instructions to Puck, the mischievous fairy, both of whom are characters from Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream. Has general news and content with advertisements. Lite dampstaining in the upper left corner
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1807 Lady's title....
Item #220419
October 03, 1807
THE LADYS WEEKLY MISCELLANY, N.Y., October 3, 1807. Apparently for women as suggested by the title. Content includes a topical report about Seduction, plus Anecdotes Of Filial Reverence and Anecdotes Of Fashion. Other topics as well. An early and uncommon title. Quarto-size, 8 pages, some foxing.
William Henry Harrison, 1840...
Item #220368
February 06, 1840
THE MADISONIAN, Washington, dated Feb. 6, 1840.
* William Henry Harrison
* Campaign Song
Page 3 has a brief letter from Luzerne County containing the lyrics of an Irish Song in honor of Harrison, sung to the Air--Spring of Shillalah. Other news of the day with some advertisements. 4 pages in good condition.
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* William Henry Harrison
* Campaign Song
Page 3 has a brief letter from Luzerne County containing the lyrics of an Irish Song in honor of Harrison, sung to the Air--Spring of Shillalah. Other news of the day with some advertisements. 4 pages in good condition.
Newspapers with a treasure-trove of political reporting...
Item #220318
(20) NILES' REGISTER, Baltimore, 1820's - 1830's , 20 issues, 2nd-rate condition.
Here is a lot of 20 different issues within the mentioned date range, all complete and each containing 16 pages.
Niles Register was a very famous, small-size newspaper which excellent political reporting--not surprising given its proximity to Washington, D.C.--in addition to carrying a wealth of ne
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Here is a lot of 20 different issues within the mentioned date range, all complete and each containing 16 pages.
Niles Register was a very famous, small-size newspaper which excellent political reporting--not surprising given its proximity to Washington, D.C.--in addition to carrying a wealth of ne
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Magazine in the Welsh language...
Item #220265
SEREN GOMER, Argraffwyr, Wales, (1834).
* Scarce Wales - Welsh periodical
A quite uncommon magazine from Wales, totally in the Welsh language. Although commonly spoken in the 19th century, its use had diminished in the 20th century. Efforts are being made to bring it back today. Here is a rare opportunity for an issue of this 32 page periodical, printed totally in Welsh. There is no year i
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* Scarce Wales - Welsh periodical
A quite uncommon magazine from Wales, totally in the Welsh language. Although commonly spoken in the 19th century, its use had diminished in the 20th century. Efforts are being made to bring it back today. Here is a rare opportunity for an issue of this 32 page periodical, printed totally in Welsh. There is no year i
Napoleon Bonaparte treaty...
Item #220235
December 18, 1809
BOSTON GAZETTE, Dec. 18, 1809.
* Napoleon Bonaparte treaty of peace
* Austria & France
On page 2 under Definitive Treaty of Peace is the text of a treaty between Austria and France, signed in type: Napoleon. Other news of the day includes: "Affairs Of Spain" "Congress" and more. Lower half of the spine has numerous tears and is very tattered , lower margin is tat
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* Napoleon Bonaparte treaty of peace
* Austria & France
On page 2 under Definitive Treaty of Peace is the text of a treaty between Austria and France, signed in type: Napoleon. Other news of the day includes: "Affairs Of Spain" "Congress" and more. Lower half of the spine has numerous tears and is very tattered , lower margin is tat
Thomas Jefferson in 1827.....
Item #220150
January 03, 1827
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 3, 1827.
* Thomas Jefferson family relief plan
A page 3 item says: The legislature of South Carolina has passed a resolution, appropriating ten thousand dollars of six percent stock, redeemable in 1850, for the relief of the family of THOMAS JEFFERSON. The resolution in the Senate had but three negatives, and in the House of Representatives it pa
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* Thomas Jefferson family relief plan
A page 3 item says: The legislature of South Carolina has passed a resolution, appropriating ten thousand dollars of six percent stock, redeemable in 1850, for the relief of the family of THOMAS JEFFERSON. The resolution in the Senate had but three negatives, and in the House of Representatives it pa
1824 Circus...
Item #220105
January 03, 1824
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Jan. 3, 1824.
* Circus Notice
On page 3 under Circus are details about the performances, including the grand equestrian melodrama of Timour The Tartar. Other news of the day includes: "Mr. Booth", "Daring Attempt at Robbery", "Another Circus", and more. Other ads as well. Lite staining in the upper left corner, some lite foxi
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* Circus Notice
On page 3 under Circus are details about the performances, including the grand equestrian melodrama of Timour The Tartar. Other news of the day includes: "Mr. Booth", "Daring Attempt at Robbery", "Another Circus", and more. Other ads as well. Lite staining in the upper left corner, some lite foxi
1812 James Madison....
Item #220103
January 31, 1812
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., Jan. 31, 1812.
* James Madison Army Law
* Salem Massachusetts
On the front page under The New Army Law is: An Act To Raise And Additional Military Force. Takes two columns on the front page and concludes on page 2, signed in type: James Madison. Other news of the day with some ads. Has a foxing spot in the first head, bit of lite rubbi
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* James Madison Army Law
* Salem Massachusetts
On the front page under The New Army Law is: An Act To Raise And Additional Military Force. Takes two columns on the front page and concludes on page 2, signed in type: James Madison. Other news of the day with some ads. Has a foxing spot in the first head, bit of lite rubbi
Whiskey Manufacturing in 1856...
Item #220060
November 20, 1856
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Nov. 20, 1856.
* Manufacturing of whiskey
* Early Superior Wisconsin settlement
A page 3 report under Manufacture of Whiskey describes the large scale production of whiskey at Cincinnati. Another item says that Superior, Wisconsin, was first settled in 1854 and by January 1856 had a population of 500, and presently had 100 families cultivating
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* Manufacturing of whiskey
* Early Superior Wisconsin settlement
A page 3 report under Manufacture of Whiskey describes the large scale production of whiskey at Cincinnati. Another item says that Superior, Wisconsin, was first settled in 1854 and by January 1856 had a population of 500, and presently had 100 families cultivating
Superintendent of Scavengers....
Item #220048
July 27, 1805
NEW-YORK HERALD, New York, July 27, 1805
* Superintendent of Scavengers
* Oysters
Page 3 has a municipal item: A Law for the amendment of the law for the appointment of a Superintendent of Scavengers. Concerned the possession or sale of oysters in the city from June thru September. Other news of the day. Area of foxing in unrelated content, otherwise in good condition.
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* Superintendent of Scavengers
* Oysters
Page 3 has a municipal item: A Law for the amendment of the law for the appointment of a Superintendent of Scavengers. Concerned the possession or sale of oysters in the city from June thru September. Other news of the day. Area of foxing in unrelated content, otherwise in good condition.
Early Beer recipe in 1844...
Item #220028
August 07, 1844
THE CORRECTOR, Sag-Harbor, (L.I.), N.Y., Aug. 7, 1844.
* Early beer recipe
* Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York
Page 3 has a recipe: Aromatic Beer--Takes 20 drops of the oil of spruce, 20 do. wintergreen, 20 do. sassafras. Pour 2 quarts of boiling water upon the oils, then add 8 quarts of cold water, 1 1/2 pints of molasses,& 1/4 a pint of yeast. Let... stand two hours and the
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* Early beer recipe
* Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York
Page 3 has a recipe: Aromatic Beer--Takes 20 drops of the oil of spruce, 20 do. wintergreen, 20 do. sassafras. Pour 2 quarts of boiling water upon the oils, then add 8 quarts of cold water, 1 1/2 pints of molasses,& 1/4 a pint of yeast. Let... stand two hours and the
Texan poem... 1842 U.S. Census Report...
Item #220003
January 14, 1842
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, January 14, 1842
* Texan poem - "Oh, Texas!"
* 1842 U.S. census - state by state data
The front page has a six stanza poem: "Oh, Texas!", one of the stanzas reading: "Should a man be harrass'd with a wife that wears away his very life, Thou bid'st him to hasten from the strife, Oh, Texas!"
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New Jewish Synagogue, 1825...
Item #219998
October 14, 1825
RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Oct. 14, 1825.
* Israelites
* Synagogue in New York City
A page 3 item says: At a meeting of the Israelites in New-York, it was resolved to erect a new synagogue in the upper part of the city. The sum of 2648 dollars was subscribed, and 1000 dollars loaned, to effect the object. Other news of the day, mostly religious. Good shape.
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* Israelites
* Synagogue in New York City
A page 3 item says: At a meeting of the Israelites in New-York, it was resolved to erect a new synagogue in the upper part of the city. The sum of 2648 dollars was subscribed, and 1000 dollars loaned, to effect the object. Other news of the day, mostly religious. Good shape.
Verde Antique discovery in 1825...
Item #219976
July 01, 1825
BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, July 1, 1825.
* Verde Antique discovery
* West Chester New York
* Verde Antique discovery
* West Chester New York
A page 3 report says: A quarry of green marble has been discovered at West-Chester, N.Y. , in digging for the foundations of the State Prison...it resembles the celebrated Verde Antique...& the quarry appears to be very extensive. Other news of the day (mostly religious). 4 pages
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Capital of Maine in 1822.....
Item #219975
November 16, 1822
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 16, 1822.
* Capital of Maine location ?
* Early 19th century periodical
A front page report under Capital of Maine says: A committee of the Legislature of Maine...have recently visited Portland, Brunswick and Hallowell, for the purpose of designating a central and suitable place for the permanent seat of government. Other news of the day
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* Capital of Maine location ?
* Early 19th century periodical
A front page report under Capital of Maine says: A committee of the Legislature of Maine...have recently visited Portland, Brunswick and Hallowell, for the purpose of designating a central and suitable place for the permanent seat of government. Other news of the day
1822 James Monroe...
Item #219965
August 26, 1822
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Aug. 26, 1822.
* James Monroe Naval act
* 19th century Concord New Hampshire
* James Monroe Naval act
* 19th century Concord New Hampshire
The front page has: An Act making appropriations for the support of the Navy of the United States for the year 1822..., signed in type: James Monroe. Two other acts also signed in type by Monroe. Other news of the day includes: "Election !" "Cru
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United States Quakers in 1856....
Item #219931
June 26, 1856
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, June 26, 1856.
* U.S. Quakers meeting houses
* 19th century from the nation's capital
A front page item below the fold says the Quakers in the U.S. have a total of 715 meeting houses and an aggregate membership of 283,023, plus the number of meeting houses and members in Md., Wash., D.C., Va. and Pa., their favorite State. Other news of th
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* U.S. Quakers meeting houses
* 19th century from the nation's capital
A front page item below the fold says the Quakers in the U.S. have a total of 715 meeting houses and an aggregate membership of 283,023, plus the number of meeting houses and members in Md., Wash., D.C., Va. and Pa., their favorite State. Other news of th
Capital Building in 1833...
Item #219927
April 29, 1833
EVENING POST, N.Y., April 29, 1833.
* Capital Building renovations being made
* Washington D.C.
Page 2 has a report about a material alteration to the House of Representatives. Says the floor is to be raised ...to a level with the logea [sic], behind the Speakers Chair, and to descend towards the present principal entrance; the Speakers Chair is to be placed near the main door,
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* Capital Building renovations being made
* Washington D.C.
Page 2 has a report about a material alteration to the House of Representatives. Says the floor is to be raised ...to a level with the logea [sic], behind the Speakers Chair, and to descend towards the present principal entrance; the Speakers Chair is to be placed near the main door,
DeWitt Clinton...
Item #219906
February 23, 1802
MERCURY AND NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Feb. 23, 1802.
* DeWitt Clinton
* Senate
* DeWitt Clinton
* Senate
A page 3 item says: "DeWitt Clinton, is appointed a member of the Senate...for the State of New York. A report states that the Chemical Society of Philadelphia has offered a medal for the best specimen of clay in the U.S. to be ...fit for the manufacture of potters ware....superior to...queens w
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Stingray fish in 1822
Item #219864
August 10, 1822
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 10, 1822.
* A Stingray shocks man in Portland Maine ?
A pg. 2 report states that an individual from Portland ...took on one of the islands of that town, a Torpedo (Raja Torpedo) measuring nearly 18 inches in diameter. In securing it he received three electrical shocks....It is rare that these fish are found so far... northward. A torpedo is bette
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* A Stingray shocks man in Portland Maine ?
A pg. 2 report states that an individual from Portland ...took on one of the islands of that town, a Torpedo (Raja Torpedo) measuring nearly 18 inches in diameter. In securing it he received three electrical shocks....It is rare that these fish are found so far... northward. A torpedo is bette
The University of New York in 1816....
Item #219861
March 15, 1816
NEW YORK EVENING POST, March 15, 1816 On page under Communications is a report stating that: "...the College of Physicians and Surgeons of the University of New-York recommended Thomas Cooper, Esq., for the degree of Dr. of Medicine." Contains the resolution recommending the degree. Cooper taught at Dickinson College and was an associate of Joseph Priestley. Other news of the da
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Lawrenceburg, Indiana 1853...
Item #219830
March 09, 1853
INDEPENDENT PRESS, Lawrenceburgh, Indiana, March 9, 1853
* Early Prostitution in New York City
* Lawrenceburg, Indiana
A page 2 item references a New York paper stating in part that: ...there are 2200 women of the night in that city who openly live by impure lascivious practices, and that there are 40,000 sewing women, one half of whom are compelled to resort at times to similar c
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* Early Prostitution in New York City
* Lawrenceburg, Indiana
A page 2 item references a New York paper stating in part that: ...there are 2200 women of the night in that city who openly live by impure lascivious practices, and that there are 40,000 sewing women, one half of whom are compelled to resort at times to similar c
Lt. Perry drowns in 1822...
Item #219828
July 10, 1822
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, MA, dated July 10, 1822.
* Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry brother drowns
Page 2 has a report: The native places of the naval officers who were lately drowned on the coast of Chili, were as follows: Lt. Perry, Rhode Island, a brother of Com. Perry... Other news of the day includes: "Fourth Of July" "Horrid Murder" "Navy Affairs" "Steam Boat Line" and mo
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* Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry brother drowns
Page 2 has a report: The native places of the naval officers who were lately drowned on the coast of Chili, were as follows: Lt. Perry, Rhode Island, a brother of Com. Perry... Other news of the day includes: "Fourth Of July" "Horrid Murder" "Navy Affairs" "Steam Boat Line" and mo
Carrier's Address in 1822...
Item #219825
January 16, 1822
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, MA, dated Jan. 16, 1822.
* Carrier's Address in 1822
* New Year's
The back page has a full column poem: New-Years Address Of The Carriers Of The Columbian Centinel, To Its Patrons, January 1, 1822. News of day includes: "More Piracy" "Another Mail Robbery" "Indian Department" and more. Several advertisements as well. 4 pages in good condition.
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* Carrier's Address in 1822
* New Year's
The back page has a full column poem: New-Years Address Of The Carriers Of The Columbian Centinel, To Its Patrons, January 1, 1822. News of day includes: "More Piracy" "Another Mail Robbery" "Indian Department" and more. Several advertisements as well. 4 pages in good condition.
Ottoe & Missouri Indian Tribe in 1826...
Item #219802
February 25, 1826
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, Feb. 25, 1826.
* Ottoe and Missouri Indian treaty
* President John Quincy Adams
On page 2 under an engraving of an eagle and shield is a treaty between the United States and Ottoe and Missouri tribe of Indians, signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Includes the names of the Indians who signed the treaty with an x mark. Has the English translation of
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* Ottoe and Missouri Indian treaty
* President John Quincy Adams
On page 2 under an engraving of an eagle and shield is a treaty between the United States and Ottoe and Missouri tribe of Indians, signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Includes the names of the Indians who signed the treaty with an x mark. Has the English translation of
Dromedary camel in 1806....
Item #219732
May 10, 1806
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, May 10, 1806.
* Dromedary camel exibit advertisement from Arabia
A page 3 notice for an exhibition of the Two Dromedaries from Arabia, mentioning that:These are the first of the species eve imported into this country. Describes the unique characteristics of this unusual creature, better known as a camel. Some details about a deer-like creature from the interior par
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* Dromedary camel exibit advertisement from Arabia
A page 3 notice for an exhibition of the Two Dromedaries from Arabia, mentioning that:These are the first of the species eve imported into this country. Describes the unique characteristics of this unusual creature, better known as a camel. Some details about a deer-like creature from the interior par
Washington Irving hurt in Accident...
Item #219728
July 02, 1833
EVENING POST, N.Y., July 2, 1833.
* Washington Irving hurt in wagon accident
Page 2 has a report stating that Mr. Washington Irving was hurt when the one-horse wagon he was operating ...down a steep and rocky hill in West Chester... overturned after the horse became frightened. Both Irving and a nephew were thrown to the ground and both laid unconscious for some time until they wer
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* Washington Irving hurt in wagon accident
Page 2 has a report stating that Mr. Washington Irving was hurt when the one-horse wagon he was operating ...down a steep and rocky hill in West Chester... overturned after the horse became frightened. Both Irving and a nephew were thrown to the ground and both laid unconscious for some time until they wer
King Louis XVIII of France 1815... Hudson River Steamboat ad...
Item #219703
June 28, 1815
THE NEW-YORK EVENING POST, New York, June 28, 1815 Page 2 has a Declaration issued by the King which describes the circumstances confronting France, and contains an appeal to his subjects to let their principles guide them and to "...Rally round your King... to put an end to a revolt... which might become fatal to our country...", signed in type Louis. Other new
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Andrew Jackson in 1832...
Item #219656
January 30, 1832
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, Jan. 30, 1832.
* Andrew Jackson
* Andrew Jackson
* The Sugar Tax
Beginning at the bottom of the last column on the front page is a letter from the citizens of Philadelphia presenting a set of astral lamps made of coal to the President. Concludes on page 2, followed by a gracious reply signed in type: Andrew Jackson. Other news of the day includes: "The Sugar T
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Elizabeth, Pennsylvania 1837...
Item #219647
July 28, 1837
THE GLOBE, Washington, July 28, 1837.
* Elizabeth, Pennsylvania
* Ship Building Community
Page 2 has a report about the prosperous ship building communities of Elizabeth and West Elizabeth, both on the Monongahela River, 15 miles above Pittsburg. Says that since 1826 the two villages produced 78 steamboats. Other news of the day includes: "Wheat In Mississippi", &
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* Elizabeth, Pennsylvania
* Ship Building Community
Page 2 has a report about the prosperous ship building communities of Elizabeth and West Elizabeth, both on the Monongahela River, 15 miles above Pittsburg. Says that since 1826 the two villages produced 78 steamboats. Other news of the day includes: "Wheat In Mississippi", &
Martin Van Buren in 1840...
Item #219637
December 09, 1840
THE GLOBE, Washington, Dec. 9, 1840.
* Martin Van Buren State of the Union Address
* From Washington D.C.
Taking much of pg. 2 is the Message of the President to Congress, signed in type: M. Van Buren. This was Van Burens last annual message. Nice to have in a Washington paper. Stray writing above the masthead bleeds through a bit to pg. 2 into this text, two minor archival mends
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* Martin Van Buren State of the Union Address
* From Washington D.C.
Taking much of pg. 2 is the Message of the President to Congress, signed in type: M. Van Buren. This was Van Burens last annual message. Nice to have in a Washington paper. Stray writing above the masthead bleeds through a bit to pg. 2 into this text, two minor archival mends
Early St. Louis in 1818...
Item #219636
October 10, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 10, 1818.
* Early St. Louis Missouri growth
A pg. 2 report from Missouri datelined St. Louis says that ...three millions of bricks...have been laid here since...April..., and that there is a printing office and two banks there, it is situated near rich lead runs, enjoys a great commerce with the Indians, has a population of 2000 and a bit more. Anot
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* Early St. Louis Missouri growth
A pg. 2 report from Missouri datelined St. Louis says that ...three millions of bricks...have been laid here since...April..., and that there is a printing office and two banks there, it is situated near rich lead runs, enjoys a great commerce with the Indians, has a population of 2000 and a bit more. Anot
Early Michigan Census in 1833...
Item #219632
September 20, 1833
EVENING POST, N.Y., Sept. 20, 1833.
* Early Michigan census population
A page 2 report says that the population in Michigan increased by 10,000 during the present season due to emigration. States that the area is rapidly developing in other respects like the cultivation of wheat, along with internal improvements, plus mention ...that territories... covered with dense forests during
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* Early Michigan census population
A page 2 report says that the population in Michigan increased by 10,000 during the present season due to emigration. States that the area is rapidly developing in other respects like the cultivation of wheat, along with internal improvements, plus mention ...that territories... covered with dense forests during
Early Michigan Laws in 1844...
Item #219618
February 28, 1844
THE CORRECTOR, Sag-Harbor, (L.I.), N.Y., February 28, 1844.
* Early seduction law in Michigan
* Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York
Page 3 has an item: Law against Seduction.--The state of Michigan have [sic] just passed a severe law against seduction and licentiousness, punishing them with imprisonment in the State Prison for 3 to 5 Years. Other news of the day includes: "Destructive Confl
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* Early seduction law in Michigan
* Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York
Page 3 has an item: Law against Seduction.--The state of Michigan have [sic] just passed a severe law against seduction and licentiousness, punishing them with imprisonment in the State Prison for 3 to 5 Years. Other news of the day includes: "Destructive Confl
Champlain Canal Completed...
Item #219560
December 07, 1822
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 7, 1822.
* Champlain Canal Completed
* Lake Champlain to Hudson River
* Champlain Canal Completed
* Lake Champlain to Hudson River
Pg. 2 has a report: ...The last stone of the Canal, from Lake Champlain to [the] Hudson River, was laid by Gov. Clinton, on the 28th. ult. On this route are 46 mile of artificial and 15 1/2 of improved natural navigation.--There are 21 locks. The work...commenced June 10th, 1818... n
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Alligator attack in North Carolina in 1816...
Item #219555
July 02, 1816
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, July 2, 1816.
* Woman killed by alligator in North Carolina
Page 3 has a report from Lumberton, N. Carolina about a woman attacked and killed by an alligator while riding across the Gum Swamp, with mention that the gator was killed later and measured eleven feet in length. Other news of the day includes: "Execution" "A Good Method of Destroying Crows"
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* Woman killed by alligator in North Carolina
Page 3 has a report from Lumberton, N. Carolina about a woman attacked and killed by an alligator while riding across the Gum Swamp, with mention that the gator was killed later and measured eleven feet in length. Other news of the day includes: "Execution" "A Good Method of Destroying Crows"
Giant Sawfish
Item #219553
September 19, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 19, 1818.
* Giant Sawfish Caught
* North Carolina
* Giant Sawfish Caught
* North Carolina
Pg. 2 has a report: A Saw Fish 13 feet 4 inches, with a saw of 28 teeth on each side, and upwards of 3 feet long, has been taken in one of the sounds in North Carolina, skinned and preserved. Other news of the day includes: "Exchange of Prisoners", "Connecticut Convention", and mor
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Two-headed snake killed in 1839...
Item #219551
October 26, 1839
THE MADISONIAN, Washington, Oct. 26, 1839.
* Two-Headed Snake found and killed
* Leavenworth Iowa
Page 2 has a report from a Leavenworth, Iowa, paper about a snake killed on a farm. Says the snake was two feet in length had a head at each end, and could crawl both ways, plus a few other details. Mentions that the snake might be the only one of its kind ever known in America. O
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* Two-Headed Snake found and killed
* Leavenworth Iowa
Page 2 has a report from a Leavenworth, Iowa, paper about a snake killed on a farm. Says the snake was two feet in length had a head at each end, and could crawl both ways, plus a few other details. Mentions that the snake might be the only one of its kind ever known in America. O
Fight Breaks Out in Government in 1844....
Item #219488
May 01, 1844
THE CORRECTOR, Sag-Harbor, (L.I.), N.Y., May 1, 1844.
* Fight breaks out on the House Floor in U. S. governement
A pg. 2 report from Washington has details about a fight on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives between Mr. White of Kentucky and Mr. Rathbun of N.Y. After Mr. White defended a speech made by Henry Clay, words were exchanged, and they struck one another. More
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* Fight breaks out on the House Floor in U. S. governement
A pg. 2 report from Washington has details about a fight on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives between Mr. White of Kentucky and Mr. Rathbun of N.Y. After Mr. White defended a speech made by Henry Clay, words were exchanged, and they struck one another. More
Schenectady and Utica railroad company in 1833...
Item #219477
April 27, 1833
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, April 27, 1833.
* Schenectady and Utica Railroad Company est.
A page 2 report begins: It will be a matter of public congratulations that the senate...passed the bill from the house to incorporate the Schenectady and Utica railroad company, by a unanimous vote. A few other details as well. Other news of the day includes: "Stage Robbery" "importation and Com
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* Schenectady and Utica Railroad Company est.
A page 2 report begins: It will be a matter of public congratulations that the senate...passed the bill from the house to incorporate the Schenectady and Utica railroad company, by a unanimous vote. A few other details as well. Other news of the day includes: "Stage Robbery" "importation and Com
Early Steamships in 1839...
Item #219475
July 31, 1839
UNITED STATES COMMERCIAL & STATISTICAL REGISTER, Philadelphia, PA, July 31, 1839.
* Early steamboat travel
The front page has a committee report on the subject Atlantic Steam Navigation. Report takes 2 1/2 pages. Other topics throughout. A volume I issue. Quarto-size, 16 pages, small piece missing from the left margin of the last leaf, otherwise in nice condition.
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* Early steamboat travel
The front page has a committee report on the subject Atlantic Steam Navigation. Report takes 2 1/2 pages. Other topics throughout. A volume I issue. Quarto-size, 16 pages, small piece missing from the left margin of the last leaf, otherwise in nice condition.
Henry Rowe Schoolcraft....
Item #219472
October 14, 1837
THE NEW-YORKER, N.Y., Oct. 14, 1837.
* Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
* "The Birchen Canoe"
* Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
* "The Birchen Canoe"
The fourth page has a poem: The Birchen Canoe--By H. R. Schoolcraft. Other literary and news items throughout. Quarto-size, 16 pages, A few foxing spots in the text of the poem, other occasional foxing.
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Goose and Gridiron in 1827
Item #219430
May 04, 1827
NEW-YORK AMERICAN, May 4, 1827.
* Goose and Gridiron
A page 3 notice for The New-York Goose and Gridiron Refectory states that the owner has returned to his old stand and is ready to serve the public. Includes a small engraving of a goose on a flatiron. News of the day includes: "Police" "Virginia Elections" and more. Some edge wear, foxing spot in unrelated content, otherwise in g
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* Goose and Gridiron
A page 3 notice for The New-York Goose and Gridiron Refectory states that the owner has returned to his old stand and is ready to serve the public. Includes a small engraving of a goose on a flatiron. News of the day includes: "Police" "Virginia Elections" and more. Some edge wear, foxing spot in unrelated content, otherwise in g
Anthracite Coal mine discovery in 1833....
Item #219424
September 19, 1833
EVENING POST, N.Y., Sept. 19, 1833.
* Anthracite Coal discovered in Virginia
A page 3 report begins: A mine of Anthracite Coal of a very superior quality, has lately been discovered in the western section of Berkeley county, Virginia. A bit more about the quality, and the potential size of this deposit. "The Next President" "From The Pacific" and more. 4 pages in good condition.
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* Anthracite Coal discovered in Virginia
A page 3 report begins: A mine of Anthracite Coal of a very superior quality, has lately been discovered in the western section of Berkeley county, Virginia. A bit more about the quality, and the potential size of this deposit. "The Next President" "From The Pacific" and more. 4 pages in good condition.
Franklin Pierce annual message in 1856
Item #219419
December 04, 1856
CLEVELAND MORNING LEADER, Dec. 4, 1856.
* President Franklin Pierce State of the Union Address
* President Franklin Pierce State of the Union Address
The Presidents Message takes 6 1/2 columns on pg. 2, signed in type: Franklin Pierce. Several interesting advertisements. First leaf has an archival mend to a tear in the outer margin that extends slightly into the text of the message, otherwise in good condition.
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Early Wine making in 1819...
Item #219412
December 08, 1819
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 8, 1819.
* Early wine making
* Vevay Indiana
A pg. 2 item says: A Vevay, Indiana paper, of Oct. 28, says--The season for making wine is just over; and not withstanding the uncommon dry season, the wine presses near Vevay, have made 4,832 gallons of wine--(153 quarter casks). Other news of the day includes: "Fire" "The Stoneham Murder"
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* Early wine making
* Vevay Indiana
A pg. 2 item says: A Vevay, Indiana paper, of Oct. 28, says--The season for making wine is just over; and not withstanding the uncommon dry season, the wine presses near Vevay, have made 4,832 gallons of wine--(153 quarter casks). Other news of the day includes: "Fire" "The Stoneham Murder"
Martin Van Buren in 1840....
Item #219403
June 30, 1840
THE GLOBE, Washington, June 30, 1840 On page 2 under an engraving of an eagle and shield is: An Act to carry into effect a convention between the United States and the Mexican Republic. Act is signed in type: M. Van Buren. Other news of the day. Ads as well. Lite fading on the front page, some lite foxing, mostly on the front page, otherwise in nice condition.
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