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DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., November 30, 1844

* National Lord's Day Convention
* Slave trade

On pg. 3 under "National Lord's Day Convention" is a report about the evening session of the convention, followed by a list of the resolutions that were adopted at the session held the next morning. Printing crease affects about eight words in one of the resolves.

Other news of the day. Generally…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Dec. 27 1843  

* Very early Abraham Lincoln
* Springfield, Illinois

The top of page 3 has a report headed: "Illinois" being an account of activities in the state Whig Convention in Springfield, mentioning in part: "...The following gentlemen were chosen as the Whig candidates for Presidential Electors: ABRAHAM LINCOLN: S. LISLE SMITH of Cook..." with more men listed.
This is an early mention of Abraham Lincoln from when he was just 34 years old and very…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 12, 1849

* President Zachary Taylor
* Inauguration - inaugural 

Page 3 has reports headed: "The President's Inaugural which begins: "The brevity and perspicuity of President Taylor's Inaugural Address are so striking that it would seem to be almost superfluous to make a single remark upon it...".
This is followed by: "The Inaugural" with more on his address, then yet a third report relating to it. Also: "Interview With the President". Great to…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, March 18, 1824  

* President James Monroe land for sale 

The bottom of the front page, under "Land For Sale", is a detailed notice that begins: "For sale, my tract of land in Albemarle County, heretofore my residence..." and more about the location of the property as well as the various amenities and improvements. The ad is signed: James Monroe.
Pages 2 and 4 each of an: "Act of Congress" signed in type by the President: James Monroe.
Four pages, good condition.

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DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 19, 1853  Page 2 has almost an entire column taken up with a very notable article headed: "Edgar A. Poe, by Henry Clay Preuss".
As a bit of background, the following from eapoe.org is very helpful:

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 16, 1857

* Mormons - Mormonism 
* Bleeding Kansas 

 Page 3 has a report "From  Utah" which notes in part: "...The attitude of the Mormons is peculiarly hostile and threatening...Brigham Young...had distinctly avowed his determination to destroy provisions & forage and lay the Territory waste rather than permit the entrance of the troops..." with more.
Page 3 also has: "From California" which includes some news from Utah: "...the saints are more…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 30, 1865  The front page has a somewhat brief article: "The Georgia Convention - Abolishment Of Negro Slavery" which concerns the historic 13th Amendment. When Georgia ratifies it in December it would become the law of the land.
Page 2 has two: "Proclamation" documents signed by: Andrew Johnson. One calls for a day of Thanksgiving: "...to the Creator of the Universe, for these deliverances and blessings...".
Four pages, large folio size,…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 17, 1856 

* "Bleeding Kansas" - Pre Sacking of Lawrence

 Page 3 has a report headed: "The Committee of Inquiry In Kansas" which takes over half a column to detail the latest in that troubled territory, with much on events around Lawrence.
"Bleeding Kansas describes the period of repeated outbreaks of violent guerrilla warfare between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces following the creation of the new territory of Kansas in 1854. In all, some…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 8, 1848

* Mexican War ends
* Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
* Mexico - United States - Texas

The top of page 2 has the very historic report of the official end of the Mexican War, beginning with: "A Proclamation" "Whereas a treaty of peace, friendship, limits, & settlement between the United States of America and the Mexican republic was concluded and signed at the city of Guadalupe Hidalgo..." followed by the balance of the text of the…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 14, 1865

* Trial of the conspirators - assassins
* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination

The top of the front page has: "THE CONSPIRACY" "TRIAL OF THE ACCUSED" "Proceedings Of Monday, June 12". Three columns are taken up with verbatim questions and answers.
This very detailed & lengthy coverage continues to take almost all of page 2 as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, large folio size, minor wear at the margins, generally in good…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington (D.C.), February 13, 1844  The frontpage of this issue contains reports on "The United States Ship Princeton" which had left from Philadelphia having in tow the brig Caraccas, bound for Laguayra, however incurring difficulties due to ice. "The Cherokee Councill in session at Tah-le-quah" reported that it has adjourned after 100 days. This issue also includes a broadside "Supplement to the National Intelligencer" which is the "Speech of Mr. Stephens, of…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 18, 1857  

* U.S. Army march to Salt Lake City
* Mormons War - Mormonism 

Page 3 has nearly three-quarters of a column taken up with: "The Utah Expedition" which is a great & very detailed travelogue on the U.S. troops venturing to Utah. We rarely find such detailed travel accounts by the military.
Four pages, large folio size, nice condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

background: The dispatch in the…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1856  

* Bleeding Kansas
* Missouri border invasion
* War on slavery

Page 3 has nearly half a column of reports, mostly letters datelined from Lawrence, Kansas, concerning the growing troubles in that state over the slavery, anti-slavery residents. The full text is shown in the photos.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 8, 1846 

* Mormons - Mormonism 
* Battle of Nauvoo, Illinois

 Page 3 has a lengthy report headed: "More Mormon Troubles" taking about three-quarters of a column. It begins: "Another outbreak of animosity, portending strife and conflict, which has been for some time in progress in the vicinity of Nauvoo, seems at length to be approaching a crisis...". This is followed by quite detailed reports, all seen in the photos.
Four pages, good condition.

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DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., April 20, 1847

* Battle of Sacramento River
* Mexican War

 Pages 2 and 3 have much reporting on the Mexican War with articles headed: "The March to the Rio Grande" "Affairs in New Mexico--A Nineteen Days' Campaign--Details of the Several Engagements, etc." 'The Battle of Sacramento" in Mexico; "From Vera Cruz to Mexico" "Propositions Said to Have Been Made to Mexico".  and: "Celebration of the Victories".
Four pages, very nice condition.

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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., July 27, 1844 

* Mammoth Cave National Park
* Pre Civil War tourist destination
* Edmonson County - Kentucky

A page 3 report about the "Mammoth Cave" says: "Twenty-six large avenues and a third river, larger than those previously known, have recently been discovered in the Mammoth Cave. A sulphur spring of an excellent quality of water has also been found some miles within the cave..." plus mention that boats have been built so visitors can take…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 7, 1832  The front page has: "Examination of M.M. Noah" being Mordecai Manuel Noah, the first American born Jew to reach national prominence. This unusual article concerns questioning about his disembarking a boat at Somerset, Mass.
Page 2 has: "Naval--Official" being a list of "notices"  of various assignments and locations of various ship, plus an account of the "Vessels belonging to each foreign station."
Four pages, very nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 1847  Page 3 has much reporting on the Mexican War including: "Major Lally's Command" which has reports of the killed  & wounded at Cerro Gordo, National Bridge, Paso Ovijas, and at Lasanimas.
Also a report headed: "A Little Later From Vera Cruz" which has much, taking over a full column. There is also a report: "From Santa Fe".
Four pages, very nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 1852  

* Washington Monument obelisk
* George Watterston & construction 

Page 2 has: "Gen. Scott At The West" meaning Ohio, which includes: "Speech of Gen. Scott at Hamilton" and: "Speech of Gen. Scott at Dayton".
Page 2 also has a nice, half-column article: "Washington National Monument" being a letter concerning the building of the Washington Monument at the District of Columbia, signed in type by: G. Watterston, the 3rd…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 8, 1849  Page 3 has: "Late From California" which begins with a very historic report: "The constitution for the State of California has been adopted and published. The reports from the gold region continue to be encouraging. The health of the miners was generally good...The estimate of the number of persons at the mines runs up to 80,000...The Crescent City brings a million dollars' worth of gold dust besides nearly half as much more in the…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Dec. 11, 1849 

* California Republic for statehood ?
* Early Hawaii relations w/ America

Page 3 has: "California Matters" "The Revenue of California" and:  "Close of the Convention & Signing of the Constitution" being fundamental reports on California becoming a state. Also: "Commerce of San Francisco, with all of the above taking a full column.
Also on page 3 is: "Treaty With the Sandwich Islands" which would shortly result in the historic trea…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C.  A set of five issues containing all five parts of the editorial on the: "President's Message" with considerably commentary on the Mexican War.
Dates are December 11, 14, 18, 24 & 27. All issues are complete in 4 pages and in nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 1849 

* California gold rush hardships

Page 3 has: "Items From California and Panama" which begins with a discouraging report: "Nearly all the American passengers by the Empire City are returning from the mines, disgusted with the life of extreme toil & hardship which must be endured there..." and continues on with the conditions of life in the gold region. One item notes: "...The number of women in San Francisco was increasing,…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 14, 1849 

* Great Seal of California

At the bottom of page 3 is an article with a small heading: "California Coat Of Arms" which describes this early version of the state seal (some alterations since). This was the very first seal of California, actually adopted by the Calif. Constitutional Convention shortly before it became a state.
Four pages, very nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 1849  Page 3 has nearly half a column headed: "California Items" which primarily discusses the cost of items and the troubles in maintaining commerce in California.
Page 2 also has; "Latest From Santa Fe" which includes a letter from Los Vegas, N.M. detailing a fight between US. troops and a party of Apache Indians. More related content as well.
Four pages, very nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 8, 1847  Page 3 has several items on the Mexican war with a column headed: "The News From Mexico" which includes in part: "...no longer doubtful that Gen. Scott's march upon the capital will be disputed with no inconsiderable determination--for Mexicans. It is supposed that he will be resisted, in force, at three several points between Puebla and Mexico. Santa Anna has succeeded in getting to the windward of his enemies..." and much more.
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DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 10, 1847  Page 5 has several reports concerning the Mexican War, with items headed: "Later From Mexico" "Another Letter From Gen. Taylor" "From the California Expedition". The first article has several subheads including: "More Guerrillas" "Mexican Correspondence Intercepted" "Gen. Scott's March to the Capital" "Assistance Solicited From Gen. Scott" and "Attack on Gen. Scott".
Eight pages, close-trimmed at the bottom of the first leaf only,…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 16, 1847  Page 3 has nearly two columns of reports from the Mexican War with a column headed: "Important From Mexico" "Latest from the Army of General Scott" which includes two letters form Puebla, Mexico, and one from Vera Cruz. Much detail.
Also a column headed: "From California which takes over a full column on the latest news from there, including mention that Monterey has been chosen by Gov. Kearney as the temporary seat of…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 23, 1847 

* Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

Page 3 has reports on the Mexican War with items headed; "Official" "Important From Mexico", this latter report taking a full column which includes a report from Santa Anna noting: "...The army of the enemy being upon the eve of moving upon this capital with a view to attack the same...martial law having been declared...".
Four pages, a discrete archival mend on pg. 3, very nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 28, 1847  Page 3 has half a column concerning: "Interesting from Santa Fe" with early reports from the territory of New Mexico (see). Also a report: "California Affairs--A letter dated Monterey, Feb. 1" talks of setting up the government there.
There are reports on the Mexican War under: "On the Progress of the War" which takes nearly a column; "From Tabasco" and: "From the Brasos".
Four pages, very nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 30, 1857 

* Death of Preston Brooks - funeral
* South Carolina Congressman

Page 3 begins with nearly half a column article: "Funeral of the Hon. Preston S. Brooks" who died 3 days previous.
Brooks is most remembered for his May 22, 1856, attack upon abolitionist and Republican Senator Charles Sumner, whom he beat nearly to death. Brooks beat Sumner with a cane on the floor of the U.S. Senate in retaliation for an anti-slavery speech…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 5, 1849 

* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners

Page 3 has half a column headed: "The California Emigration" which begins: "The emigration to California from the Atlantic States is still going on steadily...In some places new associations are forming for the gold regions..." with more. Included is a nice chart noting the vessel, the master's name, port from which they sailed, and the date of departure.
Four pages, very nice…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 25, 1848 

* Early in Abraham Lincoln' political career

This newspaper contains on the front page reports from the "House of Representatives" and includes the results of votes on the "Civil and Diplomatic Bill" listing all those who voted "Yea" and "Nay". Within the "Yea" list is "Lincoln", this being Abraham Lincoln when he was serving just two years as a Representative from Illinois. There is a second listing of "Lincoln" among the "Yea"…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 16, 1811  Inside has over half a page taken up with a terrific summary of a recently published book: "The Travels of Col. Pike in the Louisiana Country" which comes under the heading: "Pike's Expeditions". Much of this article is Pike's efforts in tracing the source o the Mississippi River. A great account of early exploration of what was then the West (see for portions).
Four pages, nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 1849  Page 2 begins with: "Scenes In The Pacific" which reports on the arrival of Captain Fremont at Monterey, California in 1846.
Page 2 has over half a column headed: "The California Mines" which has many accounts of how much gold is being discovered--fine reading. Then a nice article headed; "Botanical Treasures of California".
Four pages, very nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 1849  Page 3 has over a full column taken up with: "the California Convention" which has much reporting on the efforts towards creating a state constitution so California can join the Union.
Also on pg. 2: "Personal News From California" is a great & very detailed letter explaining a trip to California, led by Col. Fremont. Also: "The Pacific Mail" reports on the situation of getting mail to & from California, and: "Houses for…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 25, 1849 

* California gold rush
* Slave ship captured

Page 3 has reports headed: "From Salt Lake" with reports on the travails of people heading West.
Another item is brief: "Slavers Captured" noting: "...that a British man of war has recently taken into that port a Brazilian brig & barque, having on board in the aggregate about 750 slaves."
Also on pg. 3:  "The Texas Gold Hunters Returned" "An Indian Outbreak In Florida" "General…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 1847 

* Battle of Contreras & Churubusco
* Mexican War - Mexico

The front page has over a full column letter signed in type by Winfield Scott, headed: "Battles of Contreras and Churubusco - Report of Major General Scott" which offers tremendous detail on these military events from near the end of  the Mexican War.
This is followed by another very lengthy letter, taking a column on the ftpg and most of 2 columns on page 2.
More…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 13, 1849 

* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners

Page 3 has a wealth of reporting from California including: "Important From California" which takes over a full column and deals with the efforts to create a constitution so they can join the Union. One paragraph begins: "A Bill of Rights precedes the Constitution, which, as adopted in committee of the whole, embraces  20 sections of the usual character of such provisions...".
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DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept, 29, 1847  Page 3 has much of a column taken up with fine report on the closing battles of the Mexican-American War, headed: "The Late Battles In Mexico". Near  the beginning is: "Our arms are again victorious, but at a fearful cost of life and blood...". The American army was advancing very close to Mexico City: "...The 20th of August, 1847, will be a day never to be forgotten. Its history is written in blood and the halo of glory  that it…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 1847 

* re. Battle of Buena Vista
* Mexican-American War

Page 3 contains a lengthy letter with details on the: "Battle Field of Buena Vista" actually fought in February. It was a signal victory for the Americans over a much larger Mexican Army.
Also on page 2: "From the Army of Gen. Taylor".
Four pages, very nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 29, 1847  The front page has a full column taken up with the detailed report of the: "Army Court Martial" trial of Col. John Fremont, which carries over to page 2 as well.
Fremont was convicted in court-martial for mutiny and insubordination over a conflict of who was the rightful military governor of California. After his sentence was commuted and he was reinstated by President Polk, Fremont resigned from the Army.
Terrific to have this…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 13, 1849  Page 3 has over a full column taken up with: "The Administration and California" which has much discussion on how California and New Mexico--recently won in the Mexican-American War--are to be administered.
Four pages, very nice condition.

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 2, 1820  The ftpg. has an early letter datelines: "Republic of Texas, Fort Walker, Nov. 30th, 1819" with the letter detailing trouble there. Bits include: "...Our dangers, difficulties & troubles...have been great. Nacogdoches has fallen into the hands of our enemies...Frequent engagements take place between the two forces...I think the enemy must have suffered considerably...General Walker was attacked & repulsed the enemy on the Rio…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 3, 1841 


* President William Henry Harrison
* Eve of his inauguration - inaugural
* From the city where it happened - rare

A terrific newspaper for the content found on page 3, which has considerable detail on the plans for the inauguration of William Henry Harrison which happened on the following day.
The first 1 1/2 columns are taken up with: "The Inauguration - Order of Procession" "Programme" "Regulations" "Line of March"…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 24, 1857  Page 3 has a report from Cincinnati noting in part: "The Ohio Legislature...passed a bill making it a penitentiary offence to claim or hold slaves in Ohio, or undertake to carry away from the state as a slave any person of color. This is intended to prevent the operation of the Dred Scott decision..." and more.
Also a report concerning a "Suspected Slaver".
Four pages, binding indents at the blank spine, good condition. Folder…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 19, 1849 

* California gold rush
* Hardships for 49ers

Page 3 has an article: "Gold Digging" which includes a very good letter on the details, including: "The suffering from heat is almost incredible...The changes from heat to cold are very sudden & prejudicial to health. Much sickness prevailed at Sacramento...Board at the mines cost from $14 to $20 a week...The labor of digging for gold is intolerable to any but the stoutest & most…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 1857  Page 3 has much detail on planks for the inaugural ceremonies of James Buchanan, who would be inaugurated on March 4.
The report is headed: "the Inaugurations of the President Elect" and the details take over a full column.
Four pages, good condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, June 10, 1820 A page 3 report: "Macbeth's Castle" talks about the discovery of a vault at Dunsinane Castle containing a large meteoric stone and two bronze tablets. Says the stone was put there by Macbeth and it might be the sacred Jacob's Pillow. Some foxing in unrelated reports.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 1, 1849  Page 3 has: "California Items" which includes reports concerning problems with the Indians, and also an: "Affray at Stockton" between an "American" and a "celebrated Indian chief" with details. Also: "Gold Coining" and other items.
Four pages, nice condition.