Historic Newspapers: War of 1812

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 4, 1812  The top of page 2 has a breaking news report headed: "EMBARGO. By Express from Washington in 76 hours...containing the Highly Alarming Information that an… more

THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, May 1, 1812  Page 2 has: "Buonaparte's Treatment to the American" taking most of a column & introduced with: "The following is a plain unvarnished narrative of the… more

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 16, 1812  Inside has nearly 2 pages taken up with a quite detailed biography of the military history of: "Major-General Henry Dearborn, Commander-in-Chief of the… more

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 16, 1812  Inside has nearly 2 pages taken up with a quite detailed biography of the military history of: "Major-General Henry Dearborn, Commander-in-Chief of the… more

SUPPLEMENT TO THE CONNECTICUT HERALD, June 9, 1812  The entire four page issue is taken up with various "Correspondence"  with an introductory note signed by the President: James Madison, which… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 24, 1812  

* War of 1812 declared
* Declaration of war
* President James Madison

On page 2 under " WAR !  Unqualified WAR ! " is a report stating in part: … more

NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, June 26, 1812 

* War of 1812 declaration by United States 
* President James Madison proclamation

 The middle of the front page has the very historic: "Proclamat… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 27, 1812  

* War of 1812 declaration by United States 
* President James Madison proclamation

In the last column of the front page is the very historic: "Proclamation"… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 8, 1812  The front page begins with a rarely report event, headed: "Savage Attack on the Brig Otter". Taking over a full column is the: "Account of the Attack Made… more

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 9, 1812  The front page has a proclamation by the governor of Massachusetts: "PROCLAMATION, For A Day Of Public Fasting, Humiliation And Prayer, signed in block… more

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 11, 1812  Reports inside include: "Militia of Virginia" which mentions going to war against England. Also part of a continuing article on: "Paul Jones" being the… more

ALEXANDRIA DAILY GAZETTE COMMERCIAL & POLITICAL, Virginia, July 13, 1812  

* Very rare 19th century American publication

A very scarce title, in fact we believe this is the first we have… more

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 20, 1812  Two columns of the front page are taken up with: "A Proclamation" for a day of Thanksgiving in support of the war, signed: James Madison. As well as… more

THE WASHINGTONIAN, Windsor, Vermont, July 20, 1812  

* Nice masthead for display

The dominant feature of this issue is the very displayable masthead, featuring a large engraving of a heraldic… more

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 23, 1812  The front page has some reports concerning celebrations for the 4th of July. Inside includes: "Naval Intelligence" "General Orders" signed in type: H.… more

THE WAR, New York, July 25, 1812   The entire front page is taken up with continued reports from "Congress" including discussion relating to the War of 1812.
Page 2 has an item beginning: "The royal… more

THE WAR, New York, Aug. 1, 1812  The entire front page is taken up with continued reports from "Congress" including discussion relating to the War of 1812, continuing on pages 2 & 3 where are… more

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 1, 1812  

* General William Hull
* Invasion of Canada success
* War of 1812

Much from the early months of the War of 1812 including: "British Navy--American Station"… more

BOSTON GAZETTE, Sept. 7, 1812  

* Siege of Detroit - surrender
* Battle of Fort Detroit
* General William Hull

Page 2 has some reports on the War of 1812 with: "Our Army of the North West" which… more

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Sept. 14, 1812  Page 2 has some nice reports on the War of 1812 with: "British Barbarity" "The Navy Destroyed by Federalists" "The War" "The North-Western Army"… more

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Sept. 21, 1812  The front page has a full column with the; "Letter From Commodore Rodgers to the Secretary of the Navy" from on board the U.S. frigate President, in… more

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Sept. 24, 1812  The front page has: "Com. Rodgers" and some "Copies of Letters...from Capt. Porter of the U.S. frigate Essex" which carries over to page 2 & includes 4… more

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 3, 1812 The entire front page is taken up with a printing of the "Articles of Confederation & Perpetual Union" which were approved by Congress in 1777 and… more

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 3, 1812  This issue is from the early months of the War of 1812 with various war-related reports. Some include various naval reports on the front page; " Proclamation" signed… more

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 5, 1812  The front page has a full column taken up with five Acts of Congress, each signed in type by he President: James Madison.
Inside has several reports on… more

THE WAR, New York, Oct. 10, 1812  

* Siege of Fort Harrison - Indiana 
* War of 1812 - Zachery Taylor

The front page is entirely taken up with "Copies of Letters" including 3 signed in type: D. Porter,… more

BOSTON GAZETTE, Oct. 15, 1812  Page 2 has a report: "Western News" which mentions in part: "...news relative to the war operations in the North West...two large boats...entered the mouth of Genesee… more

BOSTON PATRIOT, Oct. 17, 1812  The front page has a lengthy article headed: "Presidential Election". Inside includes: "Presidential Election" "A Proclamation" relating to the War of 1812, signed in… more

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 19, 1812  The first column is taken up with four Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: James Madison. The front pate also has a lengthy report:… more

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 22, 1812

* War of 1812 deserters
* James Madison pardon

The first column is taken up with 3 Acts of Congress as well as: "A Proclamation" headed with an engraving of… more

THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Oct. 23, 1812  Page 3 reports include: "Attack On Ogdensburgh" "Bad News from the Frontiers" and "Defeat of Van Rensselaer's Army!" Also a letter extract about the… more

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 24, 1812  Among the articles are: "Distillation of Spirits" and a chart headed: "The War on the Ocean" "The British in the Peninsula".
Under the heading:… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston Nov. 7, 1812  A very historic issue as the front page contains a quite nice & detailed account headed "Battle of Queenstown" (Queenston Heights) in Ontario, Canada. 
In… more

THE WAR, New York, Nov. 7, 1812  The entire front page & some of page 2 are taken up with a letter from Gen. Van Rensselaer to Gen. Henry Dearborn datelined from "Head-Quarters, Lewiston". In this… more

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 11, 1812 Over 1 1/2 columns on the front page contain: "Copies of Letters from Major General Van Rennselaer...to Major General Dearborn...".… more

THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Nov. 13, 1812  A very nice War of 1812 issue, as there much reporting. The front page has "Militia" followed by several items. Also: "Scene of the Late Battle" which… more

CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Nov. 16, 1812  Pages 1 and 2 have many "Documents Accompanying the President's Message to Congress" which include several to British official concerning the War of… more

BOSTON PATRIOT, Nov. 21, 1812  Page 2 has a few reports on the War of 1812 one mentioning that Commodore Chauncey has sailed for Sacket's Harbor. Also on page 2: "Mr. Madison is an Enemy to Commerce… more

BOSTON PATRIOT, Nov. 25, 1812 

* Invasion of Canada close
* Battle of Frenchman's Creek prelude
* General Alexander Smyth

Page 2 has: "Interesting Letters - from Maj. General Van… more

BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 26, 1812 

* American Antiquarian Society (AAS) established
* Worcester, Massachusetts - American history

Page 2 has a very significant news report headed: "American… more

BOSTON PATRIOT, Nov. 28, 1812 

* Commodore Isaac Chauncey

Page 2 has: "Copy of a; Letter from Com. Chauncey to the Sec'y of the Navy" datelined from Sacket's Harbor in which he notes his… more

BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 30, 1812  Page 2 has much on the War of 1812 including: "Norther Army" which has various reports; "News From the Frontiers" "Glorious News! - General Dearborn and the 'Army of… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Dec. 2, 1812

* Mississippi statehood ?
* War of 1812 - Fort Harrison

The front page has a brief item headed: "Another New State" reading: "The bill to erect a new state… more

THE REPERTORY & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 4, 1812  The ftpg. has over a column taken up with the situation at Sacket's Harbor, including a lengthy letter from there signed in type by: Isaac… more

BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 5, 1812  Page 2 reports from Washington: "A bill was yesterday introduced...for increasing the Navy of the U. States...propose recommending the building of four ships of 74… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 9, 1812 

* USS United States vs. HMS Macedonian
* USS Wasp vs. HMS Frolic

 The middle of the front page has a nice letter under: "Naval Chronicle" headed: "Official… more