NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, December 6, 1823  An inside page has the "President's Message" being James Monroe's annual address to Congress. Part of his message contains the historic language warning European powers not to get involved in any affairs in the western hemisphere. This directive became know as the Monroe Doctrine and served as the cornerstone for American foreign policy for most of the 19th century. The message, taking over 5 pages, is signed in type: James Monroe (photos show only portions).
The ftpg. includes an editorial on the President's message & includes: "...There is one part of the message...that will attract particular attention. It is where the president suggests the possibility that the 'allied powers' may attempt an extension of their 'political system' to Mexico & the South American states--which, he declares, ought to be regarded 'as dangerous to our peace & safety'..." with more (see photos).
Other articles in this issue includes those headed:

*  "The Mail Robbers"
*  A listing of the members of Congress, by state
*  A War Dept. item signed by: J. C. Calhoun

Complete in 16 pages, measures 6 by 9 3/4 inches, is complete, and has some foxing and staining, but is otherwise good.

This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the 19th century. As noted in Wikipedia: "Niles edited and published the Weekly Register until 1836, making it into one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States and himself into one of the most influential journalists of his day. Devoted primarily to politics, Niles' Weekly Register is considered an important source for the history of the period."