Last survivor of John Paul Jones' crew from the Revolutionary War...
Item # 714613
December 31, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 31, 1842
* Last crew member of John Paul Jones death
The back page has an item: "The Last of The Crew of Paul Jones" which concern the death of Thomas Chase, the last survivor of the crew of John Paul Jones: "...when engaged with two British ships of War..." and noting his hearing was impaired: "...having been injured by the concussion by the guns...having extended his head through a port hole during firing."
Other articles of interest within this issue include those headed: "St. Nicholas Society" "Message of Gov. Corwin" "Mesmerism" and much reporting from Congress.
Sixteen pages, 8 1/2 by 12 inches, nice condition.
Background: The historical significance of this December 1842 issue of Niles' National Register lies in its capture of a critical transitional moment in American history, where the living memory of the Revolutionary War was fading just as modern antebellum political and cultural movements were accelerating. The obituary of Thomas Chase marks the poignant passing of the generation that secured American independence, offering a rare, gritty look at ordinary naval life under John Paul Jones during the legendary 1779 Battle of Flamborough Head. Concurrently, the inclusion of Governor Thomas Corwin’s address highlights the intense partisan debates over banking and infrastructure following the Panic of 1837, reflecting a nation grappling with economic modernization. Meanwhile, the feature on "Mesmerism" captures the 1840s cultural zeitgeist, an era fascinated by the intersection of science, spiritualism, and psychology. Together, these pieces transform the newspaper into a vital historical capsule, documenting a young United States as it honors its revolutionary foundations while navigating the complex political, economic, and intellectual shifts of the 19th century.
As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period."
* Last crew member of John Paul Jones death
The back page has an item: "The Last of The Crew of Paul Jones" which concern the death of Thomas Chase, the last survivor of the crew of John Paul Jones: "...when engaged with two British ships of War..." and noting his hearing was impaired: "...having been injured by the concussion by the guns...having extended his head through a port hole during firing."
Other articles of interest within this issue include those headed: "St. Nicholas Society" "Message of Gov. Corwin" "Mesmerism" and much reporting from Congress.
Sixteen pages, 8 1/2 by 12 inches, nice condition.
Background: The historical significance of this December 1842 issue of Niles' National Register lies in its capture of a critical transitional moment in American history, where the living memory of the Revolutionary War was fading just as modern antebellum political and cultural movements were accelerating. The obituary of Thomas Chase marks the poignant passing of the generation that secured American independence, offering a rare, gritty look at ordinary naval life under John Paul Jones during the legendary 1779 Battle of Flamborough Head. Concurrently, the inclusion of Governor Thomas Corwin’s address highlights the intense partisan debates over banking and infrastructure following the Panic of 1837, reflecting a nation grappling with economic modernization. Meanwhile, the feature on "Mesmerism" captures the 1840s cultural zeitgeist, an era fascinated by the intersection of science, spiritualism, and psychology. Together, these pieces transform the newspaper into a vital historical capsule, documenting a young United States as it honors its revolutionary foundations while navigating the complex political, economic, and intellectual shifts of the 19th century.
As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period."
Category: Pre-Civil War
