THE GLOBE, from Washington D.C., dated May 15, 1837

* President Martin Van Buren
* From our nation's capitol

On page 3 under an engraving of an eagle and shield is "A Proclamation" issued by the President convening a special session of Congress to consider "great and weighty" matters, signed in type: Martin Van Buren. Note: In this special session Van Buren advocated a specie currency & criticized state-chartered banks which eventually led to the creation of an independent Treasury.

Other news of the day throughout with ads. nice to have in a Washington DC newspaper. Some lite foxing, otherwise in nice condition. 4 pages.