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DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 4, 1849  Page 3 has a report headed: "Virginia Gold" as well as: "A Recommendation by the President of the United States" for a special day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer to be celebrated the first Friday in August, signed in type: Z. Taylor.
Four pages, minor tears at the margins, good condition.

CHRISTIAN OBSERVER, Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 2, 1865 

* Jefferson David proclamation
* Confederate Day of Thanksgiving

Has mostly religious-related content on the front page save for a war item: "First Virginia Artillery" "Stray Leaves from a Soldier's Artillery". On the reverse under "General Intelligence" are various news reports from the war.
Also has: "Prison Life At Elmira, N.Y." being a Confederate soldier's account about his experience in a "Yankee military prison". And…

NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1863  Page 5 has column heads including: "Important From The South" with subhead: "Jeff. Davis Appoints March 27 as a Day of Fasting and Prayer". The proclamation is signed in type: Jefferson Davis.
Also on page 5 are: "The War in Tennessee" "The Rebels Defeated at Bradyville" and "And Important Report" "The Rebels Said to be Evacuating Vicksburgh" "Report of a Great Battle at Vicksburgh".
Front page column heads include: "Important from New-Orleans" "Another Batch of…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 30, 1863  

*  "We have forgotten God..." - American Civil War
*  Lincoln's Day of Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer

Page 3 contains a very notable Proclamation by Lincoln headed: "National Prayer and Humiliation. A Proclamation by the President of the United States" which contains the full text for the National Day of Fasting, Humiliation, and Prayer.
A few portions include: "...Senate of the United States devoutly recognizing the supreme authority & just government of

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 5, 1862  

* Jefferson Davis proclamation
* President of the Confederacy
* "Day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer"

Not just a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy.  Page 2 has a lengthy editorial concerning the Civil War. Also inside are: "Movements & Spirit of the War" "The Fall of Fort Macon" "The Spirit of the South" "A Flag of Truce from General Beauregard to General Buell..." "Telegraphic News" "The Yankee…

DAILY WORKER, New York, Feb. 27, 1956

* Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott
* Civil Rights movement leaders arrested 
* Reverend Adam Clayton Powell speaks out 

This publication, The Worker, represents the official voice and ideological "mouthpiece" of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) during one of the most volatile periods of the Cold War.

The front page has a headline that reads: "Prayers, Rallies To Back Rights Fight in Alabama" (see images)

 Original physical issues of The Worker from the 1950s are

THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 16, 1860 

* Pemberton Mill disaster
* Lawrence, Massachusetts
* African slave trade

Page 5 has: "The Lawrence Catastrophe" "More Bodies Recovered - Proclamation of the mayor of Lawrence - Tuesday Next to be Observed as a Day of Prayer - Relief for the Sufferers, Etc." Various related subheads as well. This was the collapse of the Pemberton Mills factory, considered one of the worse industrial calamities in American history in which 145 workers were killed.
…

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 27, 1862 

* Fall of Fort Donelson, Tennessee
* Jefferson Davis proclamation
* From the capital of the Confederacy

A very nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederate States of America.
The front page is entirely taken up with advertisements and notices. The inside pages are rich in war-related reports including: "The Fall of Fort Donelson" "The Tennessee Panic" "The Northern Congress" "Re-Organization of the Cabinet" "Substitutes in the…

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 14,1863 

* Capital of the Confederacy
* President Jefferson Davis

The first column on the front page has a variety of war items, plus the balance of the front page includes: "The Military Situation" "City Intelligence" "The Army and The Mails--The Sufferings of Soldiers & Their Friends From Anxiety & Suspense" "The Army of the Confederates States" "From Morris Island & other items. Most of the last column is taken up with not one but two documents…

THE NATIONAL ADVOCATE, New York, Nov. 22, 1814  This issue has reports on the closing, climatic months of the War of 1812.
The front page includes: "A Proclamation" by the President for a day of thanksgiving & prayer, signed in type: James Madison. Also: "Fort Erie Evacuated and Blown Up", plus an Act of Congress also signed by the President: James Madison.
Inside has a variety of war-related articles including: "American Privateers" "Cruise of the David Porter" "Privateer Saratoga Arrived"…

CHRISTIAN OBSERVER, Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 2, 1865  

* Confederate president Jefferson Davis proclamation
* Rare publication from the capital of the Confederacy

As the title would suggest, this is primarily a religious newspaper, however there is secular reporting as well, including war-related news.
Among the articles: "Lincoln Burned In Effigy" "The American War" "Anxiety A Sin" "Funds For Chaplains in the Army" "News of the Week" with various war reports. There is also a:…

NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Feb. 21, 1804.  The front page has a Proclamation for a "Day of Public Fasting and Prayer", signed in type by the governor: Caleb Strong. 
Four pages, nice condition.

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, April 24, 1781  

* Battle of Guilford Courthouse
* Greensboro, North Carolina
* General Charles Cornwallis loss

Page 2 has some nice war content. The 2nd column begins with: "By accounts from General Greene's army as late as the 24th ultimo, we learn that Lord Cornwallis is retreating towards Cross Creek and that our army was in pursuit of him."
There is also some nice talk about the historic Battle of Guilford Court House fought on March…

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 13, 1799 

* 18th century American title

The front page has an appeal: "To Delinquent Customers" signed in type by the famed publisher: Isaiah Thomas. Also: "A Proclamation" for a day of fasting, humiliation & prayer, by the governor. And also an "...Answer of the President to the General Assembly of Maryland..." signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages, some foxing, small rubbing hole to the front leaf, good condition.

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 type: CALEB STRONG. Additional reports from the early weeks of the War of 1812 include: "War Or No War" "Commodore Rogers" "Privateers Look Out!!!" "General Orders" from the governor of Mass. beginning: "War having been declared by the government of the U.S. against G. Britain..." with more. 
Four…

THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 12, 1888

* Walt Whitman's "ABRAHAM LINCOLN (BORN FEB. 12, 1809)"
* 1st appearance - quite rare

Page 12 has Walt Whitman's "ABRAHAM LINCOLN (BORN FEB. 12, 1809)," which was a piece written exclusively for the New York Herald. While noteworthy, it is certainly one of his shortest poems. The entire text reads: "ABRAHAM LINCOLN (BORN FEB. 12, 1809). To-day from each and all, a breath of prayer, a pulse of thought,To memory of Him—to birth of Him," signed in…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 10, 1865  The full front page is a nice print of: "The Grand Review at Washington--General Meade & Staff Passing the Principal Stand" during a parade of returning Civil War soldiers. Another prime item is the doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast, titled: "Victory And Death" showing six vignettes of the somber side of war.
Other prints within include a full page with 2 prints on: "Grand Review At Washington--Public School Children Greeting the Soldiers..." and:…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 9, 1887  Nice doublepage centerfold: "The University Of Michigan, At Ann Arbor" features 9 illustrations of the notable buildings on the campus, including: "The Library" "The Museum" "The Medical School" "The School Of Dentistry" "The Observatory" "The Chemical Laboratory" "The Main Building" "The Law School"  & "The President's House". There is also an illustration of "A Walk On Campus" & a small one of the "Main Entrance To Campus", plus portraits of: "James…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 20, 1894  Front full pg. illus. of "Clang! - Out of the Way of the Cable Car."
Inside has two 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Recent Fire at the World's Fair." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Annual Reception of the Brooklyn Union League Club." 1/4 pg. illus. of "The New Home of the St. Nicholas Club." Two full pg. illus. of "Morning Hours in the Elevated Trains" and "A Puritan Penalty for Drunkenness."
Double page centerfold of "At 'General Quarters' - The Lord's Prayer." 1/2…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 21, 1878

* Ghosts - Paranormal

Page 2 has an article headed: "The Brooklyn Ghost" "The Proprietor Of The Ghostelry Determines That It Is Old Nick Himself And Drives Him Off With A Prayer" See images for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, very minor margin wear, otherwise good condition. Should be handled with care.

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., July 28, 1962 
 
* Albany Georgia civil rights rally - prayer
* Martin Luther King Jr. arrest and put in jail  (day of)

Page 6 has a two column heading: "Negro Strategists Map Plans In Racial Assault" (see) King and his associates would be arrested shortly after this publication was released.
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
 
wikipedia notes: The Albany Movement was a desegregation coalition formed in Albany, Georgia in…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 26, 1962

* School prayer deemed unconstitutional 
* Engel v. Vitale Supreme Court decision 
* Separation of church and state 

The front page has a four column heading: "High Court Ruling May Doom School Religious Observances" with caption: "Prayer Recitation Unconstitutional" Historic first report coverage on the landmark United States Supreme Court decision which made it unconstitutional for state officials to compose school prayer in public…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 29, 1865

* The same issue (title and date) found in the time capsule under the (former) statue of Robert E. Lee on Dec. 28, 2021

The front page has a large and dramatic illustration of "J. Wilkes Booth" plus a lengthy article headed: 'The Murder Of The President' making this a nice display issue.
Inside articles are headed: "Abraham Lincoln" "President Johnson" "Mr. Seward" "Great Pan Is Dead" and "The Folly of Crime". A small illustration captioned: "Plan of the…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 31, 1857  The front page shows: 'The Dry Goods Epidemic, Broadway at Three p.m.' Over one-third page shows: 'Run on the Seamen's Savings' Bank During the Panic', in Wall Street. Two pages with five illustrations: 'What to See at Manilla' in the Philippines. 'Travel Notes in Bible Lands' features several small illustrations and a nearly half-page "Beitedin - in Mount Lebanon - Residence of the Druse Emir". A full page article with several illustrations entitled…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Jan. 31, 1874 Nice fullpg. print: "Cattle Raid on the Texas Border" is displayable. Fullpg. with 2 prints: "Life on the Ocean--From Liverpool to New York". Fullpg: "Hard Coal For the Poor" & fullpg: "The Strike in the Coal Mines--Meeting the Molly McGuire Men"
Complete in sixteen pages.

THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, Extra, Hawaii, May 8, 1945

* Germany Surrenders
* V-E day - Nazis quit

The front page has a banner headline: "Next Sunday Dedicated To Prayer; TRUMAN CONFIRMS NAZI SURRENDER, WARN JAPS" with subhead. (see) Nice to have from the origin of the United States entering the war.
Complete with 12, pages, good condition.

NEW YORK HERALD, January 5, 1861 

* Rabbi Morris... Morris Jacob Raphall
* The Biblical view of slavery
* B'nai Jeshurun (Manhattan Synagogue)

The last column of the front page is taken up with a lengthy report, carrying over to take all of pages 2, 3,4 and 5, with heads including: "STATE OF THE UNION" "Our National Fast Day" "Its General Observance in the Metropolis" "The Religious View of The Crisis" "Sermons, Address, and Prayers by..." "Immense Crowds at the Churches" and more.
…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 1, 1897  Across the top is: 'GRANT MEMORIAL NUMBER' Full ftpg: 'The Tomb of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant--Interior View'. Halfpg. shows his funeral, plus a great 3/4 pg. print of 'Ulysses S. Grant'. Great doublepage centerfold: 'The Tomb of Grant, Riverside Drive, N.Y.'. Many more scenes and photos from his life. Halfpg. racquetball scene.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 28 pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 26, 1907  There is a front page illustration, "A Wise Old Bird Who Knows His Business" by W. A. Rogers. There are two half-page photos of "President Roosevelt as an Art Critic" and there is a double page photo spread of "When the President Makes a Speech." Also in this issue, there is an illustration of "A Halt in the Ceremony" by Harold Matthews Brett and a illustration drawn by Vernon Howe Bailey called "The Public Library Building Which New York will…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 31, 1883  Full front pg. illus. of "A Salmon Wheel on the Columbia River, Oregon." Inside is full pg. illus. containing five illus. pertaining to "The Lacustrine Village of Saint Malo, Louisiana." 1/2 pg. illus. containing four illus. pertaining to "Bits of Saint Malo Scenery." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Gambling at Saint Malo."
Doublepage centerfold of "The First Visit of William Penn to America-A Conference with the Colonists." 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Hour of…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 21, 1872  Front full pg. Nast illus. of "General Orders." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "Let Us Clasp Hands Over the Bloody Chasm." (Andersonville Prison). Three 1/4 pg. portraits of "Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, and Ulysses S. Grant." 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Wreck of the "Metis"-Thrown Up on the Beach." Three 1/6 pg. illus. of "Watch Hill Boats Picking up Survivors," "The Metis," and "The Schooner "Nettie Cushing"."
Three 1/3 pg. illus. pertaining to…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 6, 1872  Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: "Our President puts His Foot Down, & the British Lion Will Have to Wriggle Out" shows President Grant among others.
Inside has a nice fullpg. Winslow Homer print: "Making Hay" a very notable print Another full page Nast political cartoon: "Shylock, We Would Have Moneys and Votes". 
Inside also has a print of: "The New Jewish Synagogue, Corner of 55th and Lexington Ave., New York" which is the famed Central Synagogue,…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 16, 1910

The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Late Chief Justice Fuller."

This issue has an illustration of "Lionization--Speculation --Perturbation" by J. Campbell Cory and there is a photo of "The End of the Fight of the Century", Jeffries and Johnson at Reno. There is also a photo of "The Many-Sided Wife of a Genius--Mme. Georgette Leblanc Maeterlinck" and the double page illustration is of "A Nap is Beneficial to Some People" by W. B. King.…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1869 The front page of the issue contains a fullpage illustration entitled "Home for the Holidays" (Christmas). Inside are five illustrations pertaining to "The War in Cuba." (Trinidad Mountains, General Adolph Cavada, Military District of Cienfuegos).  Two full page Thomas Nast illustrations are of "Excommunication of Modern Civilization: Galileo of the 19th Century: But Never the Less it Does Move" and "The Economical Council, Albany, New York."…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 9, 1909 Almost the entire front page is taken up with the famous photo captioned: "A New Kind Of Gull In New York Harbor--Wilbur Wright...made a most spectacular flight on Sept. 29th when he circled the Statue of Liberty...without mishap..." . A great & very displayable issue on early aviation. Additional prints include:  "The History Of New York On Wheels", The Inauguration at Harvard", "General Robert E. Lee's Statue in the Capital", "A Princess Of The…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 17, 1881  Front pg. contains "That Swamp of Death: A City Ballad." Inside are two full pgs. containing five large illus. pertaining to "From Washington to Elberon."
Doublepage centerfold by Nast entitled "God Save the President." Full pg. illus. of "New London and Groton Centenary." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Destructive Fires - Panic in a Frontier Village." 1/2 pg. portrait of "Lorenzo Delmonico."
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 28, 1857  The volume 1 #13 issue. The front page has some discussion on "The Dred Scott Case" with talk on the supposed decision (which was accurate), and some editorializing on it. No illustrations regarding the Dred Scott decision.
A few small illustrations on Nicaragua with a separate small article of coverage on General Walker's movements in Nicaragua. Small cameo bust of Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Half page illustration: 'Fashions for April'.
Complete…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 30, 1860 

* Pre Civil War tensions
* Religious sermons

The focus of this issue is on the secession of states from the Union, and religious unity under the heading of "Thanksgiving Day". The latter topic has a variety of sermons in New York City including: "Christ's Mission" by the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher; "Christian Patriotism--Sermon by the Rev. Dd. Porter" "The Rev. E. H. Chapin's Sermon" "Public Prayer the Stronghold of Public Peace--Sermon by the Rev. Dr.…

EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, February 23, 1874

* Watsonville, California duel
* Women's temperance crusade

This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "Terrible Tragedy" "A Duel Fought With only Two Feet Between the Opponents--Both of the Duelists Killed" See image for text here.
Also: "The Women's Crusade" "The Women's Temperance Prayer Meetings..." and more.
Complete in 8 pages, irregular along the…

HARPER'S WEEKLY February 24, 1877. Full front pg. Nast illus. of "A Jewel Among Swine." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "St. Valentine's Day in Merrie Old England." Full pg. illus. of "Skating in Central Park." Dblpgctrfld. containing several illus. pertaining to "The Water Color Exhibition, at the National Academy of Design, New York - Sketches of Some of the Pictures" (which includes the 2 1/4 by 1 5/8 inch "Backgammon", by Winslow Homer).
Full pg. Nast illus. of "They Do Each Other Honor."…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1889

* The death of "The Leatherman"

Page two has a a small report headed: "THE OLD 'LEATHERMAN' DEAD", followed by a brief report on the demise of a well-known vagabond of the late 1800's. See photo for details.
Other news of the day with period advertising are found throughout.
Eight pages, toning throughout, partially loose at the spine, browned at the margins with a few margin tears, and quite fragile. Average/typical condition for the era.

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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 24, 1894 Quaint, full ftpg: 'The Old Homestead Well'. Two fullpgs. of photos on: 'The War In Asia'. Over half of a dblpgctrfld. is taken up with: 'A Bird's-Eye View of Harvard University', being very displayable. Four photos on the re-building of Hinckley, Minnesota, previously destroyed by fire. Five photos on the 'Women at the Polls in Denver, Colo.' & a fullpg. with five F. Remington prints on 'The Horse Show, Madison Square Garden'.
Complete issue.

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, September 6, 1881

* President James A. Garfield
* Going to Long Branch, New Jersey to die

The front page has one column headlines: "With Prayers", "The People's Patient will be Followed", "On His Journey this Morning to" "Long Branch and Renewed Life", "The Start to be Made at 6 O'clock" and more which includes lengthy text. Nice to have from his hometown paper. Other news and advertisements of the day.
This is complete in 8 pages, a little margin…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 13, 1862  The full front page is taken up with: "Major-General Burnside and the Division Commanders of the Army of the Potomac" including Hooker, Sumner, Sigel and Franklin. Other prints inside include: "General Banks's Expedition--Encampment of Troops on the Union Course, Long Island, New York"; a nice full page view of: 'The City of Petersburg, Virginia".
The doublepage centerfold is captioned: "The Army of the Potomac--At and On the Way to…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 29, 1881  Front full pg. illus. of "Egyptian Priest and Sacred Scribe." Inside is a full pg. containing five illus. pertaining to "The Yorktown Centennial." Four 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, United States Minister to Spain," "The Hon. Lionel Sackville West," "The Hon. Ripley Ropes," and "C. S. Wolfe."
Doublepage centerfold of "The Yorktown Centennial - The Military and Naval Reviews." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Atlanta International Cotton…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 26, 1861  The front page shows: "The Prayer at Sumter". Other prints inside include: "Firing on the 'Star of the West' from the South Carolina Battery on Morris Island" "Group of Guns & Gun Carriages Dismantled by Major Anderson at Fort Moultrie" "Battery at Fort Moultrie, Bearing on Fort Sumter", a full page: "Fort Sumter, Seen from the Rear, at Low Water" and also: "Main Battery at Fort Sumter, Bearing on Fort Moultrie and the Channel". Also: "Fort Sumter--The…

HARPER'S WEEKLY August 23, 1873. Front 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Mammoth and the Hairy Rhinoceros." Inside is a full pg. WINSLOW HOMER PRINT of "Sea Side Sketches - A Clam Bake." Full pg. illus. of "Sea Side Sketches - A Chowder Party at Fire Island." Full pg. illus. of "The Virgin Mary's Letter Box - Romish Superstitions." Full pg. illus. of "Burning the Prayers - Chinese Superstitions." 2/3 pg. illus. of "Character Types in Austro-Hungary - Going to the Fair."
Complete in sixteen pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY Feb. 4, 1871 Front 2/3 pg. illus. of "Scene in a Station House on a Winter's Night." Inside are five large illus. pertaining to "Scenes in San Domingo, with a Map of the Island" including a portrait of "President Buenaventura Baez," and illus. such as "San Domingo City-Scene in one of the Principal Streets," "The Harbor and Fortifications of San Domingo City," "The Citadel Signal Tower," and a "Map of the Island of "San Domingo." There is also a 1/2 pg. illus. of "The German…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 23, 1867  Full front page print of: "Benjamin F. Wade, President of the U.S. Senate.
Prints inside include a full page: "The Indian Battle And Massacre Near Fort Philip Kearney, Dakotah Territory" with a related article;  "The Late Dr. Livingstone, The African Explorer"; a doublepage centerfold with eleven prints of: "Southern Justice" showing hatred towards African-Americans.
Also 3 prints of: "New York Street Railroad Cars"; "The Late Charles F. Browne…

HARPER'S WEEKLY,  New York, February 8, 1868   The front cover illustration is entitled "Please Give Me a Penny, Sir!" and also has a commentary on the inside page in regards to the New York charities of the times. A full page "Art Schools of New York" shows 5 scenes. Great full page "Overland Mailcoach Crossing the Rocky Mountains--Scene in Guy's Gulch" in a snowstorm is very displayable and also has a small related article. Also "Winter Scenes on the Sea Board" & "The Story of a Pauper" in 8…