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698392

Niles' eight essays on the "Mitigation of Slavery"...

Item #698392

May 08, 1819

NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore (8-issue set)



* The "Mitigation of Slavery" - 8 issues
* Serialized essay by Hezekiah Niles'

* His plan to abolish slavery in America


 
 A set of 8 issues which contain all eight essays by publisher Hezekiah Niles titled the: "Mitigation of Slavery" in which he puts forth five propositions to that end.

The issues ar... See More  

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698156

Details of Nat Turner's Rebellion... Proclamation by Sam Houston...

Item #698156

August 27, 1831

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 27, 1831 



* Nat Turner's slavery revolt

* Samuel Houston proclamation




Within this issue is a nice and somewhat detailed report on Nat Turner's slave rebellion, the slave revolt at Southampton County, Virginia.

The report includes a letter datelined: "Norfolk 24th Aug. 1831" which begins: "I have a horrible, a heart-ren... See More  

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698115

Death report of Nathan Mayer Rothschild - English branch of the Family...

Item #698115

September 10, 1836

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 10, 1836  



* Death of Nathan Mayer Rothschild

* Established English Branch of the Rothschild family

* President Jackson and others discuss the U.S. surplus




The front page has a brief (but historic) report on the death of Nathan Mayer Rothschild, the founder of the English branch of the Rothschild family legacy and influence. A portion of th... See More  

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697647

Rare mention of the 'Mormon Battalion' during the Mexican War...

Item #697647

March 20, 1847

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 20, 1847  Near the top of an inside page has a brief yet notable report: "Letters received also state that Col. Cook and the Mormon battalion were 350 miles beyond Santa Fe. They were generally in good health and progressing slowly."

This is a very rare mention of the 'Mormon Battalion', which was the only religious unit in U.S... See More  

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697531

An April Fool's report on the abolishment of Nauvoo...

Item #697531

April 01, 1843

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 1, 1843  



* Mormons - Mormonism

* Nauvoo, Illinois

* Millerism - Millerite




The back page has what is apparently an "April Fools" report concocted by the normally staid editor, headed: "Nauvoo Abolished". It reports: "In the Illinois legislature...the senate repealed the law creating the Nauvoo legion, military cor... See More  

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697530

Early Ulysses S. Grant well before he was famous... Assaults upon the Mormons...

Item #697530

July 20, 1839

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, July 20, 1839 



* Very early Ulysses S. Grant

* West Point cadet admission

* Mormons in Nauvoo, Illinois




A fascinating and extremely early mention of Ulysses S. Grant, as the front page contains a "...list of cadets admitted into the institution in June last:..." and what follows are those admitted from each of the states amo
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697484

Deaths & funerals of Jefferson and Adams...

Item #697484

July 29, 1826

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, July 29, 1826 



* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson

* Deaths and funerals




The front page has some editorial comment concerning the recent deaths of both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson on the 50th anniversary of the 4th of July, taking over half of the page. Additional items are on the inside pages headed: "Adams and Jefferson" ... See More  

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696879

Changing The American Flag In 1818...

Item #696879

January 24, 1818

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, January 24, 1818



*Changing the American Flag In 1818 talks



Featured in this issue is report on the talks re: changing the American flag.

News of the day from through both the United States and the world is found throughout.

Complete in 16 pages and in overall nice condition. See images for details.
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696505

Rothschild seed money for 1st Jewish Hospital in Jerusalem... Daguerreotype...

Item #696505

June 24, 1843

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, June 24, 1843 



* 1st Jewish hospital funding

* Rothschild seed money

* Jerusalem, Israel




The back page has two interesting articles, one with historic relevance. Under the heading, "JEWISH HOSPITAL," is an article mentioning seed money being provided by Baron Rothschild for the establishment of a Jewish hospital in Jerusalem, under t... See More  

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695902

Davy Crockett to end his days in Texas... Terrific content on the Texas Revolution...

Item #695902

December 05, 1835

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 5, 1835  The front page has a brief yet significant report stating: "Col. Crockett has proceeded to Texas--to end his days there. A supper was given to him at Little Rock, Arkansas." How true this statement was, as just 5 months later he would be killed in the Battle of the Alamo.

But certainly the most significant report is an excellent ... See More  

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695897

Texas, Santa Anna, George Washington...

Item #695897

July 30, 1836

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 30, 1836  



* Texas Revolution

* War of Independence

* Mexican - Santa Anna




A front page item headed: "Texas" includes: "...the Texians & the Mexicans both seem to be animated by enthusiasm. The former were receiving reinforcements from the United States & the latter were rising en masse & forming into military bodi... See More  

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695751

Jews in China... Sidney Rigdon (?) - possible Harmony, PA influence (?)...

Item #695751

November 18, 1826

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 18, 1826 
 
* Sidney Rigdon - possible Pre-Mormon influence
* Jewish settlements in China
 
Inside has a small report: "The Harmonists, at their new settlement near Pittsburg, are paying great attention to the breeding of sheep and the manufacture of woollen goods. They will have nearly 4,000 acres of land for s
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695606

Nice on Thomas Jefferson... Letter from Ben Franklin...

Item #695606

September 28, 1816

THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Sept. 28, 1816  Nearly a full page is taken up with a great biographical article headed: "The Sage of Monticello", Thomas Jefferson. 

Also: "Scottish Music" is an article signed by: Benjamin Franklin from 1762.  Also: "The Appalachicola Fort' takes most of a page.

A very uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 ... See More  

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695078

Anger over the Trail of Tears...... Franklin quote...

Item #695078

August 01, 1829

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 1, 1829  The top of the ftpg. has a small bit about Martin Van Buren, Secretary of State at the time, being granted an honorary doctorate of law degree from Rutgers' College.

Inside has an article: "Slavery In Colombia" as well as: "Georgia And The Cherokees" being a letter from the brother of a chief and his anger at their ... See More  

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694925

Caracas & Carthagena independence... rare mention of The Inquisition...

Item #694925

February 01, 1812

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 1, 1812 



*  Carthagena's independence

*  Rare mention of The Inquisition

*  Report from Caracas re: their independence




Page 7 has under the heading "South America" mention of the manifesto of Carthagena, stating in part that in the previous November, they had declared themselves to be: "A FREE, SOV... See More  

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693181

President Jackson's state-of-the-union address...

Item #693181

December 06, 1834

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 6, 1834  The prime content would be the annual state-of-the-union address, contained in full on seven pages & signed in type by the President: Andrew Jackson.

An extremely lengthy address, it touches upon a wide variety of topics & events in the process of reviewing the year 1834, and plans for the future. This address takes close to half o... See More  

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692826

One of the earliest newspaper mentions of Abraham Lincoln and Joseph Smith...

Item #692826

August 12, 1837

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 12, 1837 



* Very early mention of Abraham Lincoln

* Early Mormon & Joseph Smith mention




An inside page has a report headed "Illinois" being an account of activities in the state legislature, with an inconspicuous--yet very significant--listing of "Lincoln" in the "negative" column of those who voted on a spec... See More  

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692490

Declaration of war...

Item #692490

June 27, 1812

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 27, 1812  This issue has one of the best presentations on the declaration of war against Great Britain, beginning the War of 1812.

Most of the first column of the front page is a somewhat decorative "Proclamation" headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle & signed by James Madison, declaring that a state of war exists between the United S... See More  

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692468

Obvious bias against the Mormons: a very early report...

Item #692468

June 01, 1831

HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Northampton, Mass., June 1, 1831  The earliest Mormon report we've found in a popular newspaper title is the July 16, 1831 issue of "Niles Weekly Register".

This issue pre-dates that report by 1 1/2 months.

An article at the bottom of page 3 is headed: "Mormon Emigration" and notes in part: "About 200 men, women and children of the deluded fol... See More  

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690329

The Jew Bill... Striving for equal rights for the Jews...

Item #690329

May 29, 1819

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 29, 1819 



* The Jew Bill - extremely historic

* Equal rights for Jews - voting

* Henry Marie Brackenridge's speech




This notable issue contains the full text of the speech presented by  H.M. Brackenridge in the Maryland House of Delegates when the Jew Bill was under consideration.

The text of Brackenridge's speech is headed: &quo... See More  

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690294

First Jews elected in Maryland...

Item #690294

October 14, 1826

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 14, 1826 



* First Jews elected in Maryland

* Judaica - Jewish

* Andrew Jackson




One of the reports within has a small head: "The Jews" with the text including: "...that at the last election for members of our city council, two gentlemen of the Jewish persuasion were chosen by the suffrages of a large part of the citizens...Messrs. S. ... See More  

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690170

Creating the Naval Academy at Annapolis... Arresting Brigham Young...

Item #690170

January 31, 1846

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 31, 1846 



* United States Naval Academy is born

* Brigham Young arrested - Mormons




Near the back is a nice article on the establishment of the Naval Academy at Annapolis, headed: "The Naval School At Annapolis", which includes: "It is generally understood that in September last the military post at Annapolis, Md., was vacated... See More  

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690150

President Harrison is ill... Emigrating to California 7 years before the discovery of gold...

Item #690150

April 03, 1841

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 3, 1841 



* President William Henry Harrison

* Ill from pneumonia - close to death

* Pre California gold rush emigration




Page 2 has an ominous report: "President Harrison...was taken ill on Saturday evening last of la severe pneumonia, which, for several days assumed such character as to create the most serious apprehensions..."... See More  

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689414

President Monroe addresses the country...

Item #689414

December 08, 1821

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 8, 1821 



* President James Monroe

* State of the Union Address




Perhaps the best item in this issue is the complete printing of President James Monroe's annual state-of-the-union address in which he recounts the events of the year 1821 and makes plans for the future.

This address takes nearly 5 pages, and is the continuation of an annual ... See More  

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689408

President Andrew Jackson's state-of-the-union address...

Item #689408

December 11, 1830

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 11, 1830  



* President Andrew Jackson

* State of the Union Address




The prime feature 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 tak... See More  

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689407

Georgia & the Cherokee Indians... Andrew Jackson...

Item #689407

January 08, 1831

NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 8, 1831  Among the many articles inside is a brief one headed: "Indian Rights" which cites a letter by Thomas Jefferson from 1791 beginning: "The Indians have a right to the occupation of their lands...".

Following it is: "Georgia And the Cherokees". There is also much reporting from Congress which includes two letters each... See More  

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689401

Blackfoot Indians... The slave trade...

Item #689401

August 23, 1823

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 23, 1823  Among the reports is a 4 1/2 page continued article: "Christian Indians". Also: "Indian War concerning the Blackfoot Indians in t he Fort Atkinson vicinity.

Also: "Emigration" "The Pirates" in the Caribbean; "Catskill Mountains" "The Slave Trade" and an article on the sale of: &q... See More  

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689399

Discussing the Navy... The slave trade...

Item #689399

April 14, 1821

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 14, 1821  Over two pages are taken up with a lengthy & detailed report headed: "Navy of the United States" with discussion on costs of operations, etc. The report is signed in type by: John Rodgers.

Nearly 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "Slave Trade" which has much discussion on this controversial subject.

Sixteen pag... See More  

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689389

First Jews elected in Maryland...

Item #689389

October 14, 1826

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 14, 1826  One of the reports within has a small head: "The Jews" with the text including: "...that at the last election for members of our city council, two gentlemen of the Jewish persuasion were chosen by the suffrages of a large part of the citizens...Messrs. S. Etting and J. L. Cohen...They are he first Jews ever elected by the people to... See More  

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689388

First Jews elected in Maryland...

Item #689388

October 14, 1826

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 14, 1826  One of the reports within has a small head: "The Jews" with the text including: "...that at the last election for members of our city council, two gentlemen of the Jewish persuasion were chosen by the suffrages of a large part of the citizens...Messrs. S. Etting and J. L. Cohen...They are he first Jews ever elected by the people to... See More  

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689155

Mutiny of slaves... Bowie knife used...

Item #689155

December 18, 1841

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 18, 1841 



* Creole slavery slaves case

* Ship insurrection - revolt - mutiny




The back page of this issue features a quite lengthy report concerning the "Mutiny Of Slaves" on the ship Creole, a rather infamous event in American history. In this report, it also states that the infamous Bowie knife was one of the instruments used in ... See More  

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688639

Sloat takes command of California during the Mexican War.. Mormon War has ended?

Item #688639

September 26, 1846

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 26, 1846  Inside has a very historic article headed: "The Pacific Squadron - Commodore Sloat Takes Possession of California". The letter reports that Commodore Sloat has taken possession of California.

A few bits include: "...he left with a summons to the military commandant of Monterey to surrender the place forthwith to the arms... See More  

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688359

Capture of slave ships... Launch of the ship Ohio...

Item #688359

June 03, 1820

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 3, 1820 



* USS Ohio launching - United States Navy

* African slave trade - slavers ships captured




The front page has: "The Infamous Trade" beginning: "Ten slave vessels had been captured by the U.S. ship Cyane..." with some details. Most of the issue is taken up with: ":Mr. Baldwin's Speech on the Tariff". Th... See More  

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688191

Death of famed publisher Hezekiah Niles...

Item #688191

April 04, 1839

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 4, 1839  The top of page 3 has a report of the death of famous newspaper publisher Hezekiah Niles, it noting in part: "...the decease of the venerable and respected Hezekiah Niles, the founder...editor & publisher of Niles' Weekly Register--a paper universally known and esteemed in our country for its ability, candor, and useful cha... See More  

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687816

Sam Houston & Jim Bowie...

Item #687816

March 19, 1836

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER Baltimore, March 19, 1836 



* Jim Bowie & Samuel Houston

* Tampico expedition




The front page has a brief item noting: "The people of Texas are divided among themselves, and, it is said, that gen. Samuel Houston and col. James Bowie have been displaced from their commands in the army." Nice to have mention of both Houston & Bowie on the front ... See More  

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686287

President Andrew Jackson's state-of-the-union address...

Item #686287

December 11, 1830

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 11, 1830  The prime feature 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 Jackson.

Other it... See More  

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686282

Inauguration of President James Monroe...

Item #686282

March 08, 1817

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 8, 1817



* President James Monroe

* Inauguration - Inaugural Address




 Certainly the best content is the coverage of: "The Inauguration" of James Monroe as President. The reporting begins on the front page & includes a note signed in type: James Monroe, with most of the second column taken up with the beginning of his inaugural address ... See More  

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686281

Election of Andrew Jackson... Cherokee Indians & land troubles...

Item #686281

November 22, 1828

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 22, 1828



* President Andrew Jackson election

* Cherokee Indians Nation




 One of the front page reports has a small head: "The Election" which begins: "The most anxious & ardent, as well as the most rude & ruthless political contest that ever took place in the United States, is now decided in the election of a large major... See More  

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686279

Andrew Jackson's State-of-the-Union address...

Item #686279

December 10, 1831

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore,  Dec. 10, 1831 



* President Andrew Jackson

* State of the Union Address




Of special note is the complete & lengthy text of President Andrew Jackson's state-of-the-union address which occupies the last four pages, signed by him in type: Andrew Jackson. In it he reviews all that transpired in 1831.

Also of interest is a complete listing... See More  

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686278

Andrew Jackson's state-of-the-union address to the people...

Item #686278

December 08, 1832

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 8, 1832  



* President Andrew Jackson

* State of the Union Address




Nearly 5 1/2 pages are taken up with the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address of the President to Congress, and the people.

This was an annual tradition begun by George Washington which continues to this day. The address recounts the... See More  

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686276

Davy Crockett....

Item #686276

May 10, 1834

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 10, 1834  A brief item at the top of an inside page mentions: "Col. Crockett is yet on his "tower" to the north, and has much amused the people by his originalities, and the broad good humor that plays on his "honest face".

There is much reporting from Congress, and also an article headed: "Great Aeronautic Expedition&... See More  

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686091

Massacre plot by slaves uncovered in Tennessee...

Item #686091

January 07, 1832

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, January 7, 1832  Within this issue is an article with a small heading: "Another Insurrection" with a portion of the text including:

"We have been credibly informed...among the citizens of Fayetteville, Tenn.,...the discovery of a plot, among the negroes of that place...for an insurrection, all the particulars of which we have not ye... See More  

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686050

The Tariff of Abominations...

Item #686050

May 24, 1828

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 24, 1828  Inside has: "The New Tariff" "An Act in Alteration of the Several Acts, Imposing Duties on Imports" which takes nearly 2 pages & is signed in type by the President: John Quincy Adams.

"Tariff of 1828" was a protective tariff passed by the Congress of the United States on May 19, 1828, designed to protect i... See More  

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685719

Death of LaFayette... New Jewish synagogue... Sherath-Israel...

Item #685719

June 21, 1834

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore,  June 21, 1834 



* General LaFayette death

* Jewish Synagogue




An inside page has a very early report of the death of Lafayette: "...By a late arrival we learn that the good LAFAYETTE died on the 20th May in the 77th year of his age. the papers are filled with tributes of respect to his memory. He was the illustrious link between the pas... See More  

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685718

Problem with slaves in the Bahamas... Cherokee gold...

Item #685718

October 08, 1831

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 8, 1831 The back page has most of a column headed: "American Slaves In The Bahamas" which is a report concerning a slave ship which wrecked on one of the Bahama Islands and the slaves--bound from an Atlantic port to New Orleans--taken into the Bahamas.

Also near the back is: "Cherokee Gold Mines" in Georgia.

Complete in 24 pages, 6 ... See More  

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685714

Creating a government in Colombia... Indian lands and laws...

Item #685714

June 26, 1830

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 26, 1830  Inside has a report concerning the creation of a government in "Colombia" noting: "The new constitution having been adopted...proceeded to elect a president and vice president of the republic...a deputation waited upon Bolivar & informed him of the result He congratulated them on the happy termination of their labors...&... See More  

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685531

The Hartford Convention, and events at New Orleans....

Item #685531

January 21, 1815

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 21, 1815  The first 5 1/2 pages are taken up with continued reporting on the "New England Convention", also known as the Hartford Convention, at which grievances were discussed concerning the on-going War of 1812.

Also in this issue: "Major-General Proctor" and "Events of the War" which has some nice content concerning... See More  

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685166

The Mexican War, with thoughts of California joining the Union... End of the Mormon War...

Item #685166

October 17, 1846

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 17, 1846   Page 3 has: "Illinois. The Mormon War ended" which is an interesting account taking close to a full column. It notes in part: "...Articles of capitulation...drawn up to the following effect:..." followed by the four articles, which include: "The Mormon population to leave the State, or disperse immediately.... See More  

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685151

Rare report on the widow of Joseph Smith...

Item #685151

November 01, 1845

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 1, 1845  The back page has an item noting: "Emma Smith, the widow of the deceased prophet, claims at least a wife's portion of her late husband's worldly gear, including, it is said, besides the Temple itself at Nauvoo, large and valuable tracts of land in Illinois, for Joseph was suspected of having a hawk's eye towards the mammo... See More  

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685147

On the Mormon War...

Item #685147

October 11, 1845

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 11, 1845  The back page has a rather brief report concerning: "The Mormon War" noting: "...promises to terminate in an abandonment of their settlements in Illinois, by the Mormons. The conditions or treaty for their improvements and property necessary to be left is now a matter of discussion. The military ordered out by Gov. Ford ha... See More  

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