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The 'Gag Rule' of 1836 - including the infamous, "Am I gagged?", by John Quincy Adams…
Item #714541
May 26, 1836
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 26 and 28, 1836 (a two-issue set)
The May 26th issue has much of the contentious dialogue in The House of Representatives regarding the resolution which, if passed, would prevent any discussion in the chamber on the subject of slavery. The 3rd column of page three has mention of John Quincy Adams’ declaration: "Am I gagged?" This is ... See More
The Rothchild family... Virginia slaves... Texas...
Item #710873
October 08, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 8, 1836 The bottom of the front page has a brief report: "Mexico and Texas" which begins: "Advices...that on the 20th, gen. Urrea issued a violent proclamation against the Texians and Americans, grounded on the supposition that the United States government had acknowledged the independence of Texas & sent troops to its assistance... See More
Events in Texas...
Item #707339
May 07, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 7, 1836 The front page & page 2 have an article headed: "The Mexican Borders" and includes a letter beginning: "The war in Texas...had induced the president of the United States to require a considerable augmentation of regular force to be concentrated upon this section of the national frontier..." with much more.
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On Davy Crockett, referencing his death at the Alamo...
Item #707338
August 27, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 27, 1836 Perhaps the best article in this issue is titled: "Colonel Crockett" which is a letter to Davy Crockett's widow written by a person who knew him, portions including: "...With his fate in the fortress San Antonio, Texas, you are doubtless long since advised...I regret his untimely loss to your family & self...When he ... See More
Beginning a "war of extermination" in Texas...
Item #705571
November 07, 1835
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 7, 1835
* Texas War for Independence begins
* Battle of Gonzales TX
Inside has 2 1/2 pages of news under the heading: "Texas" concerning events from the beginning of their war for independence. The reports seem to reference the Battle of Gonzales (first battle of the Texas war for independence) but there is no direct mention ... See More
Beginning a "war of extermination" in Texas...
Item #705236
November 07, 1835
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 7, 1835
* Texas War for Independence begins
* Battle of Gonzales TX
Inside has 2 1/2 pages of news under the heading: "Texas" concerning events from the beginning of their war for independence. The reports seem to reference the Battle of Gonzales (first battle of the Texas war for independence) but there is no direct mention of it.... See More
The Rothchild family... Virginia slaves... Texas...
Item #704833
October 08, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 8, 1836 The bottom of the front page has a brief report: "Mexico and Texas" which begins: "Advices...that on the 20th, gen. Urrea issued a violent proclamation against the Texians and Americans, grounded on the supposition that the United States government had acknowledged the independence of Texas & sent troops to its assistance... See More
Early reports on pending troubles in Texas...
Item #703832
November 11, 1835
WORCESTER REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Nov. 11, 1835 The front page has: "TEXAS" which begins: "The Despotic determination of Santa Anna to invade Texas and either capture or destroy the settlers in that province, must inevitably lead to a civil war..." with more. Then a short item "Texas" notes: "Every thing relating to the pending revolution in Teas is of d... See More
Texans will defend their land to the last...
Item #702096
July 26, 1836
EXETER NEWS-LETTER, New Hampshire, July 26, 1836 Reports inside including: "From Texas" which notes in part: "...four soldiers...were arrested & imprisoned...fully believed that all the American prisoners are murdered which were at Matamoras...now on their march into Texas. The Texans to a man are turning out, shouldering their rifles...and will defend their country to the... See More
Capture of Santa Anna: General Houston is victorious...
Item #702095
May 28, 1836
NEW YORK OBSERVER, May 28, 1836 Page 3 has an article: "Texas - Capture of Santa Anna & Defeat of the Mexican Army Confirmed" which notes near the beginning: "...the news of the victory of Gen. Houston over the Mexican troops, and the capture of their General, Santa Anna, President of the Republic of Mexico, are confirmed. The battle of the 21st April will be memorable in ... See More
Did Texas treat Santa Anna humanely?
Item #682064
October 25, 1836
AMERICAN TRAVELLER, Boston, Oct. 25, 1836 Page 2 has a report: "Late And Direct from Texas" which mentions in part: "...articles by David G. Burnett, the late President, ing vindication of his humane policy towards Santa Anna...".
The back page is mostly filled with ads including many transportation-themed: railroad, stagecoach, & steamboat.
Four pages, never bound ... See More
War begins in Texas... Creating the Smithsonian Institution...
Item #657686
January 02, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 2, 1836 The front page includes a report prefaced in part by: "...A provisional government has been completely organized & a bill of rights adopted which will be found below..." and what follows is the: "Declaration of the People of Texas in General Convention Assembled" followed by the 8 posts of the Bill of Rights, includi... See More
One opinion on the troubling Texas situation...
Item #646329
May 24, 1836
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 24, 1836 Page 3 has a report on: "Mr. Hoar's Opinions on the Texan Question" in Congress (note: from shortly after the Alamo & San Jacinto), bits including: "...He looked upon the people of Texas as having voluntarily expatriated themselves from a country which was large enough for all its citizens...He would not vote a farthing ... See More
Slave ad... Texas and the United States government...
Item #610839
May 10, 1836
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 10, 1836 The middle of the front page has a detailed ad headed: "100 Dollars Reward" for a runaway: "...Negro Man named NED, about six feet high, dark copper color..."with additional descriptions (see). Page 3 has nearly two column concerning Texas beginning: "The Texian subject has assumed an aspect entirely new as... See More
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