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
Texas, Santa Anna, George Washington...
Item #695897
July 30, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 30,1836 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 bodies for the purpose of proceeding to Texas...the Texian army, estimated at ... See More
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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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
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
Much regarding The Shakers: their customs and beliefs...
Item #694924
September 21, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 21, 1822 Starting on page 37 and continuing to the top of page 39 is "The Shakers" which is a lengthy article providing at least one early 19th century perception of the beliefs and customs of the Shakers.
Of note is their belief that there is to be no resurrection of the body upon death. The specific group of Shakers being describ... See More
Dealing with the Mormon troubles in Missouri...
Item #693474
February 02, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 2, 1839
* Missouri Mormon Troubles
Inside has an article headed: "The Mormon Affair" which includes: "...the senate passed on the 3rd upon the joint resolutions of the Mo. Legislature, 'The first resolution'...declares that it is inexpedient at this time to prosecute the investigation into the cause of th
... See More
* Missouri Mormon Troubles
Inside has an article headed: "The Mormon Affair" which includes: "...the senate passed on the 3rd upon the joint resolutions of the Mo. Legislature, 'The first resolution'...declares that it is inexpedient at this time to prosecute the investigation into the cause of th
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
Niles, Ohio Ku Klux Klan Riot of 1924...
Item #692783
November 02, 1924
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Nov. 2, 1924
* Niles, Trumbull County, Ohio
* Ku Klux Klan - KKK anti Catholic riots
* Knights of the Flaming Circle
The front page has a nice banner headline: "TROOPS QUELL KLAN RIOTS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with 16 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, should be handled with care.
wikipedia notes:... See More
Brigham Young's son...
Item #691837
August 24, 1876
FRIENDSHIP WEEKLY REGISTER, New York, Aug. 24, 1876 The top of page 3 has a report noting in part: "John Y. Young, second son of Brigham Young of Utah, was visiting here with his wife among her friends...He had two other wives at one time but we believe is divorced from them now...".
Page 2 begins with an illustrated political notice supporting Rutherford B. Hayes for President.
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Ursuline Convent riot... Letter from the Rocky Mountains...
Item #691336
October 11, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 11, 1834
* Ursuline Convent riots
Perhaps the most historic content is the 4+ pages dedicated to the: "Ursuline Convent at Charlestown", Massachusetts, which was burned by a hateful mob of Protestants. Additionally, page 2 has an interesting article on the Boston Tea Party and a discovery of a tea chest, headed: "A Tea Sto... See More
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
Creating the Naval Academy at Annapolis... Arresting Brigham Young...
Item #690170
January 31, 1846
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 31, 1846 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 by the garrison & transferred from the jurisdiction of the war to that of t... See More
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 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..." and a bit more.
He would die of this affliction on April 4, holding the presidency for just one month.
Another page h... See More
Early from the War of 1812...
Item #689693
July 25, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 25, 1812 Pages 1 thru 6 have much concerning the "Journal of the Stamp Act Congress" held at New York, 1765. But also much on the War of 1812 from the beginning months including: "Alien Enemies" "An Act Respecting Alien Enemies" from 1793 signed in type by the President: John Adams; "Restoration of American Seamen" ... See More
Texas formally joins the Union... Interesting Mormon content...
Item #689526
January 03, 1846
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 3, 1846
* Texas statehood - joins the union
* Mormons - Mormonism - Emma Smith
December 29 is recorded as the date that Texas formally joined the Union, and this issue, under the heading: "Twenty-Ninth Congress", confirms this.
The subhead: "House of Representatives" includes a rather inconspicuous--yet very historic--... See More
President Monroe addresses the country...
Item #689414
December 08, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 8, 1821 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 tradition which began with George Washington and continues to... See More
The slave trade in the United States...
Item #689397
August 04, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 4, 1821
* African slave trade
* William Wilberforce
Inside has an article titled: "The Slave Trade" which takes most of a page, noting in part: "A discussion took place...in the British house of lords on the subject of the foreign slave trade...that the trade should be put an end to; but that, with the single exception of the... See More
Early report on the death of Napoleon... Admission of Missouri to the Union... Major Andre's bones...
Item #689394
August 18, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 18, 1821 Inside has: "Major Andre" concerning the removal of his bones to be shipped off to England.
Also in this issue: "Indian Trade", and an historic report headed: "Admission of Missouri" concerning it formally joining the Union, which happened just 8 days prior. Included is the: "Proclamation - By the Presid... See More
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
Letters from Jefferson & Adams on war...
Item #689153
July 13, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 13, 1816
* Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
* Letters re. the war
Perhaps the best content in this issue is a nice full page article headed: "Peace and War" which concerns: "A society has been established in Massachusetts by some christian philanthropists to discourage war..." with most of the page taken up with the t... See More
Sloat's Proclamation taking command of California during the Mexican War..
Item #688641
October 10, 1846
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 10, 1846
* Commodore John D. Sloat
* United States Navy - Pacific Squadron
* California part the United States
Inside has a very historic Proclamation by Commodore John Sloat, commander of the U.S. Naval forces in the Pacific.
After receiving word that hostilities had broken out along the Texas-Mexico border, John Drake Sloat landed in ... See More
Rare mention of the 'Mormon Battalion' during the Mexican War...
Item #688636
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
Rare mention of the 'Mormon Battalion' during the Mexican War...
Item #688635
March 20, 1847
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 20, 1847
* Mormons Battalion - Mormonism
* Only U.S. military religious unit ever
* Mexican-American War
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."... See More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Salt Lake City to be the home of the Mormons...
Item #685180
November 13, 1847
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 13, 1847
* Salt Lake City, Utah - Mormonism Trail
* New home of the Mormons - settling
Near the back is a notable article on the Mormons settling upon the what would become Salt Lake City as their new home.
The small heading: "The New Mormon Location" notes in part: "...a runner came in who was sent on in advance by the Mormon &#... See More
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
Polk's state-of-the-union address... Latest from the Mormons...
Item #685153
December 06, 1845
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 6, 1845
* President James K. Polk
Taking nearly 6 1/2 pages is the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address signed in type by: James K. Polk.
The back page has a brief article: "The Mormons" noting in part: "...gives accounts of the 'murder' of another of the 'saints' a... See More
Latest on the Mormon troubles...
Item #685133
December 28, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 28, 1844
* Lyman Wight - Mormons - Mormonism
The back page has a report: 'Mormon And Indian Outrage" which mentions in part: "...confirms a rumor...in relation to the fact of Lyman Wright [Wight] and his band of Mormons having a fight at a trading station...Wright's band were offering for the want of provisions...he wo... See More
Will the Mormons leave? On the assassination of Joseph Smith... America's first African-American lawyer...
Item #685127
July 27, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, July 27, 1844 Pages 4 and 5 contain a nearly full-column article on: "The Mormons" focused on driving the Mormons out of Illinois, and a bit on the assassination of Joseph Smith & his brother.
A few bits include: "...exhibits on the part of the anti-mormons a headstrong determination to persist i the which is, in its essence irrati... See More
Joseph Smith as a candidate for President...
Item #685119
May 18, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 18, 1844
* Mormons leader Joseph Smith
* Election campaign for president
* 1st presidential candidate to be killed
Page 2 has a report under: "Political--Presidential" which discusses the various candidates for the presidency. Included in the discussion is mention of Joseph Smith, leader of the Mormons.
It is not known by many to... See More
An April Fool's report on the abolishment of Nauvoo... Deranged by Millerism...
Item #685088
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 corps. The... See More
An April Fool's report on the abolishment of Nauvoo...
Item #685086
April 01, 1843
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 1, 1843 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 corps. They also repealed the charter of the Mormons City of Nauvoo. The vote... See More
Made insane by Millerism...
Item #685083
March 18, 1843
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 18, 1843
* William Millerites - Millerism
The back page has a report headed: "Millerism" which is about the Millerites, followers of the teachings of William Miller, who in 1831 first shared publicly his belief that the Second Advent of Jesus Christ would occur in roughly the year 1843–1844. Coming during the Second Great Aw... See More
Nice article on the Millerites...
Item #685082
March 11, 1843
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 11, 1843
* William Millerites - Millerism
The back page has an interesting report headed: "Millerism In Philadelphia" which is about the Millerites, followers of the teachings of William Miller, who in 1831 first shared publicly his belief that the Second Advent of Jesus Christ would occur in roughly the year 1843–1844. Comi... See More
Death of General Macomb... Mormons arriving from Quebec, bound for Illinois...
Item #685075
July 10, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, July 10, 1841 Page 3 has a lengthy account of a loss in the military: "...the melancholy intelligence of the exit of the distinguished ALEXANDER MACOMB, the late major general commanding-in-chief...". Included is a small graphic of "The Hearse" with the positions of the pall bearers.
The back page has a brief item concerning the: ... See More
Death of Rabbi J. B. Seixas... Early report on the Mormons...
Item #685070
August 17, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 17, 1839 The front page has a report own: "The Cherokee Troubles". Page 2 has a nice repot on the: "Funeral of The Rev. J. B. Seixas" the rabbi of the Portuguese synagogue Shearish Israel.
The back page has a brief export: "The Mormons" noting: "Some disciples of John Smith have established themselves in the ne... See More
Exploring the Yellowstone... Westward expansion...
Item #685014
January 15, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 15, 1820
* Yellowstone expedition - American frontier
Certainly the best is the lengthy report headed: "Expedition to the Yellow Stone" which has some great detail on this expedition, which is a very early report. The text takes over 3 pages and includes a half pg. chart headed: "Statement Showing the Movement of the Troops com... See More
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