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Prelude to the Black Hawk Indian War...
Item #625384
August 06, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 6, 1831 Inside has: "Indian Disturbances", from Belleville, Illinois, regarding the onset of what was to eventually develop into the Black Hawk War. Several follow-up reports as well.
Complete in 16 pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, nice condition.
As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated ... See More
The Tariff Bill of 1833... Jackson's Force Bill...
Item #620151
March 16, 1833
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 16, 1833 Among the articles is: "The New Tariff Law" which is discussion of it taking 2 pages, with several reports, and includes: "...The great objects are to abolish the protective policy, and to reduce the revenue to the legitimate wants of the government. Both of these objects will be accomplished by this measure..." and al... See More
More reports from the War of 1812...
Item #619092
February 13, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 13, 1815 Inside has; "Law of Ohio - An Act for the Encouragement of Volunteers in the North-Western Army of the United States"; a lengthy piece headed: "Live the Constitution" and over two pages under the heading: "Events of the War".
Among the subheads is: "North-Western Army" which includes a letter from General ... See More
News from the War of 1812, and more...
Item #619090
January 30, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 30, 1813 Inside has a full page chart; "A Statement of the Annual Expenditures of the United States"; an article: "Impressed Seamen" which contains 6 letters from James Madison, Jno. Rodgers & others; over two pages under the heading: "Events of the War" with various subheads including a letter signed in type by: Z. M. Pi... See More
Latest from the War of 1812, and more...
Item #619088
January 16, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 16, 1813 Among the articles are: "Legislature of South Carolina - An Act to Prevent Dueling" "East Florida" "Mint Establishment", and nearly 3 pages under the heading: "Our Naval Victories".
Over 3 1/2 pages are headed: "Events of the War" with various subheads including: "Military"; a letter si... See More
Latest from the War of 1812, and more...
Item #619086
January 09, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 9, 1813 Content includes: "Medal & Premiums" "Law Case--Clark, the Spy" "Military Supplies" which includes a lengthy chart; "American Seamen" "Treaty of Peace" with Sweden; "Distribution of Prize Money" split evenly between the govt. and the captors of vessels; and more.
Taking over 2 pages ... See More
Much reporting on the War of 1812...
Item #618656
June 18, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 18, 1814 Inside has over 5 pages of: "Events of the War" reporting on the on-going War of 1812. Included are reports & subheads: "Our Prospects"; letters form the "Creek Agency" and from "Milledgville"; "Military"; a letter from General Edmund Gaines from Sackett's Harbor; a half page letter... See More
Much reporting on the War of 1812...
Item #618610
March 26, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 26, 1814 Over half of the front page has a letter signed by John Armstrong (Secretary of War) beginning: "The time at which we have reason to expect an ascendancy on Lake Ontario has arrived.." in which he gives an update on events from his theater of the War of 1812. War reports carry over for several more pages & includes letters s... See More
Florida is now a United States possession...
Item #617734
July 28, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 28, 1821
* Florida officially in United States possession
The front page has an historic report concerning Florida which begins: "Florida, at length, is in the peaceable possession of the United States, acquired by treaty. On the 10th inst. the flags were exchanged at St. Augustine, under salutes of artillery, in ample form..." with... See More
Some naval affairs from the War of 1812...
Item #617024
October 28, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 28, 1815 Among the articles are: "The Barbary Powers; or, More of My Lord Sheffield" "Bonaparte's Letter" "Naval Affairs" which takes over 3 pages & includes a chart of the: "Estimated Annual Expence of the U.S. Navy's Yard at Norfolk" by position; near the back are 3 1/2 pages of: "War Event... See More
Piracy... Slave up-rising suppressed...
Item #616957
March 21, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, March 21, 1829 A lot of the news in this newspaper is government related from different regions of America. Featured in this issue is a great report on piracy with nice details of a capture. Also within this issue is a small report of slave uprising in Louisiana. This has interesting news of the day throughout.
Sixteen pages measur... See More
The Black Hawk War... Early on the Rocky Mountains...
Item #611128
October 27, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 27, 1832
* Black Hawk War
* Indian warriors
Page 2 has: "News from the Rocky Mountains" which is early. Elsewhere is: "Mortality of Slaves" and also: "Black Hawk" which concerning the Black Hawk War.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(... See More
Missouripolis the capital of Missouri...
Item #610528
August 19, 1820
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 19, 1820 Inside has four pages concerning the: "Missouri Question--Speech of Mr. Darlington, of Penna." The back page has a brief yet interesting item on: "Missouri" which notes: "The constitution was adopted by the convention of the 17th...A place on the Missouri river, near the mouth of the Osage, is fixed upon as the permanen... See More
Rules & regulations of the United States Navy...
Item #610517
May 13, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 13, 1820
* Early United States Navy
Within this issue are: "Rules & Regulations of the Navy" which take over a full page; "Constitution of Spain" which continues into the 8 page "Supplement" issue.
Complete in 24 pages scattered foxing, nice condition.
As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was)... See More
Document signed by James Monroe...
Item #610511
April 01, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 1, 1820 Reports include: "Religious Persecutions"; "On Relations with Spain being a document signed in type: James Monroe; The Late Fire at Savannah" and various reports from Congress with a letter dated Paris, signed in type: La Fayette.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/4 inches, a few leaves close-trimmed at the margin shaving some l... See More
Reports on the Navy, the Treasury, Post Office, & Secretary of War...
Item #600625
December 13, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 13, 1834 Being at the end of the year this issue has numerous governmental reports on the state of the nation, including: "Report of the Secretary of the Navy" which takes 2 pages; "Report of the Secretary of the Treasury" which takes nearly 7 pages; "Report of the Secretary of War" and the: "Report of the Postmas... See More
A chart of the military forts in the United States...
Item #600595
June 30, 1821
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 30, 1821
* U.S. military forts
Included is a: "Report on Fortifications" is comprised of over a full page of charts of various forts "...for the defence of the maritime frontiers of the union..." listed by state, which includes the costs for construction.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/2 inches, very nice, clean condition.
As note... See More
The Missouri question... Gold coins for the United States...
Item #600574
March 03, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 3, 1821
* Missouri statehood ?
* Gold coinage
The front page has a paragraph noting: "The Missouri question is at last settled...The manner of it has not pleased either party...legislature of Missouri will obstinately refuse to accept the condition..." with more (see).
Inside includes: "Gold Coin" which is a report on t... See More
James Lawrence and his famous quote: "Don't Give up the Ship"...
Item #600286
May 11, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 11, 1816 Perhaps the best content in this issue is a nice back page report on a monument erected to the memory of famed Naval hero James Lawrence, which includes at the bottom his very famous quote: "...His dying words were, 'DON'T GIVE UP THE SHIP' ".
Among the other reports in this issue are: an article titled: "Natural... See More
Baptists in America...
Item #600105
August 16, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 16, 1817 Inside has a full page on the life of: "Dupont De Nemours" who had recently died. He was also father of E. I. duPont De Nemours, who would begin a business dynasty in America. The back page has a chart listing the: "Baptists in the United States" by state. Also a chart of the: "Altitudes of Mountains" in the... See More
More slaves in Charleston than free whites...
Item #600098
June 21, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 21, 1817
* Early Charleston SC South Carolina
* Population - census - slaves
The back page has a brief chart headed: "Charleston" noting the population of the various inhabitants of the city. It notes 5573 white males, 5656 while females, 434 colored free males, 766 colored free females, and 11,515 slaves.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 3/... See More
President Monroe visits Baltimore...
Item #600096
June 07, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 7, 1817
* President James Monroe
Half of the front page has: "A Naval Establishment". Inside includes: "Permanency of the American Union" and an: "Address" to the President from the mayor & city council of Baltimore, followed by the: "Answer of the President" to them, signed: James Monroe. This is c... See More
Importations details... The Delaware Canal...
Item #600093
May 17, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, May 17, 1817 The front page has: "Robbery of the Mail". Inside has: "The War Tables - Land & Naval Battles in the Late War" "Delaware & Raritan Canal" which takes 4 pages; and much more, including 3 full pages of charts of the: "Aggregate of Importations".
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 3/4 inches, nice ... See More
The Shakers...
Item #600005
March 29, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 29, 1817 Content includes: "law of the United States - An Act to Provide for the Redemption of the Public Debt" signed in type: James Madison. Also: "Legislature of New York - An Act Concerning the Shakers" which is an uncommon item concerning this religious society.
Also: "Relations with Russia" "Major-Ge... See More
Acts of Congress signed by President Madison...
Item #600004
March 22, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 22, 1817 Among the items in this issue are: "Laws of the United States - An Act More Effectually to Preserve the Neutral Relations of the United States" signed in type: James Madison, & another "An Act Concerning the Navigation of the United States" also signed by: James Madison. Also: "On Indian Affairs" which ta... See More
Naval items... Napoleon... Dartmoor massacre...
Item #599973
July 15, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 15, 1815
* Dartmoor Prison massacre
* Napoleon Bonaparte
The top of the front page is the introduction of a new publication, the "American Naval Chronicle". Inside includes: "War Events: Or Matters Belonging to the Late War" which begins with a letter from Captain Biddle to Commodore Decatur on board the U.S. Hornet, with... See More
Huge list of naval captures, etc...
Item #599948
January 07, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 7, 1815
* War of 1812
* United States Navy
Included are nearly 4 pages of: "American Prices" continued from an early report, being a very lengthy list of ships, with an introductory sentence: "These lists only included such enemy vessels as safely arrive in our ports, or are sunk or burnt, or otherwise 'satisfactorily'... See More
Reorganizing the U.S. Navy...
Item #599943
December 10, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 10, 1814
* United States Navy
* William Jones
The first five pages are taken up with the very lengthy & detailed: "Naval Report" datelined Navy Department, Nov. 15, 1814, beginning: "In obedience to the resolution of the senate...directing the secretary of the navy to devise and digest a system for the better organization ... See More
An expedition up the Missouri River...
Item #599872
July 31, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 31, 1819 About half a page is taken up with a descriptive article: "Expedition Up the Missouri". Various other news of the day.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...consi... See More
United States exports...
Item #599862
June 05, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 5, 1819 Nearly 3 pages are taken up with extensive chargers on the: "Exports of the United States" with columns for "quantity" and "value" of hundreds of items. Nearly 4 pages are taken up with: "Captain Biddle and Lord Cochrane" written on board the "United States ship Ontario".
Sixteen pages, 6 b... See More
Much on Indian treaties...
Item #599850
April 24, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 24, 1819 Among the articles are: "How to Tame an Elephant!" "Indian Treaties Ratified at the Late Session of Congress" which takes two pages; "Mexican Coinage"; a brief item: "Negro Stealing" reads: "Sentence of death has been pronounced on a fellow in North Carolina for negro stealing. If hanging is ri... See More
General Jackson and General Scott...
Item #599594
April 10, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 10, 1819
* Asbury College (Maryland)
* Andrew Jackson & Winfield Scott
Inside has nearly 2 pages taken up with much on Asbury College, a one-time Methodist school in Baltimore, which ended in 1832. Also in this issue: "General Jackson and Scott" which takes 5 1/2 pages and includes 2 letters signed by Andrew Jackson, and 2 sig... See More
Law to prevent piracy... Defending General Jackson...
Item #599589
March 13, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 13, 1819 Inside has: "General Jackson" and over a page of: "List of Acts" and also includes the text of 3 Acts of Congress, each signed: James Monroe, one: "...to protect the commerce of the United States and to punish the crime of piracy." Also inside: "Defence of General Jackson - Strictures on Mr. Lacock's... See More
Details of the infamous Dartmoor prison massacre...
Item #599437
June 17, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 17, 1815 The issue begins with nearly 2 pages of "Naval Affairs".
Nearly four pages are taken up with a very lengthy & detailed report titled: "Dartmoor Massacre" which was a tragedy of the War of 1812 with American prisoners being severely mistreated in this British prison.
The report notes near the beginning: "We ar... See More
Report on the United States Navy...
Item #598186
May 14, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 14, 1831
* Early United States Navy
* USS Java returns to America
Inside has: "Arrival of the Java", and "Free Persons of Color" concerning their quarantine of 40 days for all vessels containing them. Also: "American Navy" includes a list of the ships and much more on the navy including comments on ships being bu... See More
Trouble at the gold mines in Georgia...
Item #598158
March 12, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 12, 1831
* Cabarrus County, North Carolina
* Gold discoveries in the South
Inside has over a full page headed: "Campaign In Georgia!" with much of relating to the troubles at the gold mines there (see for beginning). Also inside is over a page of a: "List Of Acts Of Congress", plus there is much under the heading: "... See More
Andew Jackson wanted for a 2nd term as President...
Item #598150
January 29, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 29, 1831
* President Andrew Jackson
The front page has an item: "Gen. Jackson" which notes: "...it should be the will of the nation to call on the president to serve a second term....he will not decline the summons..." with a bit more. Inside pages have much reporting from Congress.
Complete in 16 pages, 6 by 9 1/2 ... See More
Death of Zebulon Pike... New gold coins described...
Item #585699
August 09, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 9, 1834 Page 2 reports on "The new coinage..." describing the new gold coins being produced: "On the face the new coins will be readily distinguished by a head of liberty, disencumbered of a cap. On the reverse the surplus motto "E pluribus unum", which for many years has occupied a portion of the disk above the eag... See More
Map of Algiers...
Item #584006
November 16, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 16, 1816 One of the more notable items in this issue is the very unusual--are quite rare--full page map headed: "Plan of Algiers" which is a somewhat crude illustration of the town, with various details.
Among other reports in this issue are: "The Right & Power of Suffrage", "Convention of Maine", "Yellow Fev... See More
Emigration of freed slaves...
Item #580974
July 03, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 3, 1824 An inside page has report headed: "Emigration of the Free Blacks", which tells of their colonizing on the island of St. Domingo, taking over 2 1/2 pages.
Complete in 16 pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, lite foxing, otherwise is in good condition.
As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-... See More
Treaty with Winnebago Indians... Piracies...
Item #580973
October 20, 1832
NILES' REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 20, 1832 This issue contains a report entitled: "Peace With The Indians" which takes about 3 column inches, and talks about a treaty with the Winnebago Indians. A small report on "Piracies" reports on the several recent accounts and awful murders.
Sixteen pages 6 1/2 by 9 inches, very good condition.
As noted in Wikipedia, this tit... See More
President Andrew Jackson's state-of-the-union address...
Item #578772
December 11, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 11, 1830 The prime feature of this issue would be the complete printing of the very lengthy: "President's Message", being the annual state-of-the-union address of the President, a tradition which began with Washington and continues to this day. This very detailed & wordy address takes over 9 pages and is signed in type: Andrew Jac... See More
Presidential Candidates... 1820 Census...
Item #572890
January 26, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 26, 1822 Inside the issue is a report "Next President"... "Pretty work for eight dollars a day!" This article is approximately one full page and includes the names of the those put forth as candidates. The front page and another page inside the issue is reporting on "The Census". Other news of the government and of day... See More
Monroe's state of the union address...
Item #549657
November 18, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, November 18, 1820 Over 3 pages within this issue are taken up with the: "President's Message", being James Monroe's annual state-of-the-union address. At its conclusion it is signed in type by the President: James Monroe.
Among other reports in this issue are various reports from Congress including an item signed by: H. Clay.
Sixteen... See More
Struggle for the throne of Hawaii...
Item #549655
December 02, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 2, 1820 Within is a report headed: "South Sea Islands" which reads in part: "Since the death of Tamahamaha, king of the Sandwich Islands, we hear there has been a desperate battle fought for the right of succession to the crown. It terminated in the dethronement of the young prince, son of the king--and the queen mother reigns in his... See More
Early mention of Davy Crockett...
Item #548344
December 19, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 19, 1829 In the reports from Congress is discussion of land in Tennessee, which includes: "...but after a brief debate Mr. Crockett's resolution was agreed to. The following are the names of the select committee, Messrs. Crockett, Evans of Me. Tracy, Polk, Hawkins, and Grennell..." and more.
Complete in 16 pages, 6 1/2 by 10 in... See More
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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Pennsylvania canals & railroads...
Item #207285
October 17, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 17, 1829 This 16 page newspaper has interesting news of the day throughout. A lot of the news in this newspaper is government related. Featured in this issue are interesting reports and figures on Pennsylvania canals and railroads. This issue is in nice condition except for little staining.
Great overview of the United States Navy...
Item #205676
October 07, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 7, 1820 Nearly half of the front page is taken up with a report of the: "New Bank In Tennessee".
Inaise has a nice and detailed account of the extent and inventory of: "The Navy off rte United States" noting the number of various ships, their names, sizes, and various other details. Included is a chart of the numbers, typ... See More
African Colonies In Untited States...
Item #205658
November 07, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, MD November 7, 1829. This 16 page newspaper has interesting news of the day throughout. A lot of the news in this newspaper is government related. Featured in this issue is an article on African Colonization in American. This issue is in nice condition except for little staining.
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