Printing of the Bill of Rights in this famous Federalist newspaper, printed at the nation's capital...
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October 03, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, October 3, 1789 This title is considered by many as the most significant newspaper of the 18th century particularly during this, the formative year of the new federal government as the Gazette was the voice of all matters political. Most pronouncements from Congress & the President were printed first in this newspaper.
This issue contains what is presumed to be the very first newspaper printing of the Bill of Rights as passed by both houses of Congress and submitted for ratification by the states, and perhaps more notably, published here in the leading Federalist newspaper of the day.
The historic report begins: “The Convention of a number of the States having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: And as extending the ground of public confidence in the government, will best insure the beneficent ends of its institution...Resolved...That the following articles be proposed to the Legislatures of the several Sates, as amendments to the Constitution of the United States...” with more.
Evidence of the significance of this newspaper printing outside the newspaper collecting realm is the Heritage Auction sale in 2023 where it commanded $106,250.
This issue contains other political content as well, including a front page letter "To the President of the United States" from the Society of Cincinnati of Rhode Island, with his response signed in type: George Washington.
Four pages, some scattered foxing to the front page, great condition.
Note: The newspaper date was printed as "October 1, 1789" which was a misprint, hand-corrected as October "3" as shown. This newspaper published semi-weekly on Wednesday and Saturday. The previous issue was Wednesday, September 30 and the following issue was Wednesday, October 7.
This issue contains what is presumed to be the very first newspaper printing of the Bill of Rights as passed by both houses of Congress and submitted for ratification by the states, and perhaps more notably, published here in the leading Federalist newspaper of the day.
The historic report begins: “The Convention of a number of the States having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: And as extending the ground of public confidence in the government, will best insure the beneficent ends of its institution...Resolved...That the following articles be proposed to the Legislatures of the several Sates, as amendments to the Constitution of the United States...” with more.
What follows is the complete printing of the twelve articles proposed, ten of which were ultimately ratified to become the Bill of Rights.
This text appears on page 3 and is signed in type at its conclusion by Frederick Augusta Muhlenberg, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and John Adams, Vice-President of the United States, & President of the Senate.Evidence of the significance of this newspaper printing outside the newspaper collecting realm is the Heritage Auction sale in 2023 where it commanded $106,250.
This issue contains other political content as well, including a front page letter "To the President of the United States" from the Society of Cincinnati of Rhode Island, with his response signed in type: George Washington.
Four pages, some scattered foxing to the front page, great condition.
Note: The newspaper date was printed as "October 1, 1789" which was a misprint, hand-corrected as October "3" as shown. This newspaper published semi-weekly on Wednesday and Saturday. The previous issue was Wednesday, September 30 and the following issue was Wednesday, October 7.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
