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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 31, 1760  

* Anglo-Cherokees War
* South Carolina Indians
* British colonial settlers

The front page has two small bits: "...letters from Charles Town, South Carolina...we learn that the Cherokee Indians had laid down their arms & were gone home." Also: "...from Portsmouth in New Hampshire that...his Excellency 'Governor Wentworth was married there to Miss Hilton...".
Page 6 has a report headed: "America" with news taken from the New York Gazette…

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 29, 1761  

* Anglo-Cherokee War ending
* Charleston, south Carolina

Page 6 has a brief report from New York headed: "America" noting: "...from South Carolina...import that the treaty was actually concluded upon and signed between the English and Cherokees; that the forces under Col. Grant were moving down to Charles-Town...".
Page 7 has reports from New York newspapers with the latest news concerning the French & Indian War, and includes: "...a list…

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 6, 1762  Page 2 has a report from London noting: "The Cherokee Chief who is now here is the second person in point of consideration of his people. The Cherokees are the most considerable Indian nation with which we are acquainted, and are absolutely free...It is courage and ability that constitutes a Chief amongst the Cherokees, who are led by him indeed in time of war, and take his advice in time of peace...The strength of an Indian nation consists in their…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 16, 1833  The front page has a report concerning a murder in Georgia thought to have been committed by a Cherokee: "The Cherokee Phoenix takes exception...an account of alleged murder of whites by certain Cherokees. We are against all sorts of murder or manslaughter, and must condemn it under whatever color it comes. We are glad to be assured that the Cherokees are in this case innocent of it The following is the Cherokee account of the affair..."…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 22, 1828  One of the front page reports has a small head: "The Election" which begins: "The most anxious & ardent, as well as the most rude & ruthless political contest that ever took place in the United States, is now decided in the election of a large majority of electors pledged to the support of gen. Andrew Jackson for the presidency..." with much more.
The article is rather lengthy, carrying over to page 2 with a total of nearly a full page of…

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, February 13, 1768  As inside report under the heading, "AMERICA - New York," tells of a visit from South Carolina by a number of chiefs of the Cherokee Nation requesting the U.S. government mediate a dispute between the Cherokee Nation and the Six Nations of the Iroquois. Included is a mention that on the day after their arrival, "...three of the Mohawk Chiefs were met by accident by the Cherokees, who thereupon very ceremoniously offered and smoked with them the Calumet…

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 30, 1760 

* Battle of Echocee - South Carolina
* Cherokees - Indians - Native Americans
* British General Archibald Montgomerie

The front page has a report noting: "By letters from Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina, we learn...Col. Montgomery...was surrounded in the middle of the Cherokee country by a vast body of Indians. The British troops fought gloriously & cleared the field with the loss of 140 men killed & wounded. The loss of the enemy…

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 26, 1762  

* Early Native Americans
* Cherokees - Indians

The front page has half a column headed: "America" with a Charleston dateline, concerning the Indians. A portion notes: "The serious attention that has been given to Indian affairs, the scrupulous adherence to the most material and preliminary article of the treaty with the Cherokees...have, in all probability, convinced this Indians that we were in earnest to be at peace, yet resolute and…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 21, 1816  Nearly a full page has: "Gallipolis, Ohio" which provides a brief but historic background of this community.
Two separate articles illustrate a great contrast on relationships between various Indian Tribes and the new settlers: "Chickasaw Notice" and "Huntsville, (M.T.)". The former is a letter from William Colbert, general of the Chickasaws, beginning: "Brethren of the whites--It is with the most unfeigned pleasure that we contemplate the…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 27, 1829

* Article re: the Cherokee Nation
* Chart on the exporting of American tobacco to foreign countries

Much of the news in this newspaper is government related. Featured in this issue is a report, along with a chart, of the exportation of American tobacco to various countries. Also a report on the Cherokee Nation.  
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/2 inches, nice condition, light staining.

As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 21, 1830  

* Southern Native Americans - Indians
* Removal to lands West of Mississippi River

Near the back is: "Removal of the Cherokees" which is a follow-up to the Indian Removal Act signed by the President 3 months prior. The lengthy letter from the "Department of War, Office of Indian Affairs" explains the benefits of the Indians being removed to west of the Mississippi and the dangers of staying where they are. Ultimately this controversial Act would…

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Dec. 25, 1879  The front page has: "Queer Outcome of Woman's Suffrage" "The Cherokees Not Disposed to Stand Any Nonsense" as well as: "Edison and the Electric Light".
Four pages, archival strengthening at the margins, a few archival mends inside, a bit fragile but in nice condition.

THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Nov. 30, 1816  Inside has a notice signed in type by: Andrew Jackson, Major General Com'fg. in which he notes: "All white men settling on the Cherokee lands...are hereby ordered to drive off their stock within 20 days and remove themselves and families within 30 days...All individuals not attending to this notification...will be prosecuted to the extent of the law, and their stock forfeited to the public."
A very uncommon title that existed from March 2,…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 8, 1831 The back page has most of a column headed: "American Slaves In The Bahamas" which is a report concerning a slave ship which wrecked on one of the Bahama Islands and the slaves--bound from an Atlantic port to New Orleans--taken into the Bahamas.
Also near the back is: "Cherokee Gold Mines" in Georgia.
Complete in 24 pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, nice condition.

As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated…

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…

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 11, 1767  Inside has reports from Boston and Charleston headed: "America" (see) with reports datelined Boston and Charleston, the latter noting: "Mr. Hammerer, who came over from England with intent to civilize and convert the Cherokee Indians, has met with more success than some persons seemed to expect...have elected him head man over them all. Some of the principal Indians have given him their children to educate...".
Eight pages, 8 by 10 3/4 inches,…

NATIONAL GAZETTE AND LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, June 28, 1831  The front page of this issue features the resignation of Jn. Macpherson Berrien from the office of Attorney General followed by the letter of acceptance from Andrew Jackson (signed in type).  Other news of the day and advertisements.  Also on the front page is the letter which J. H. Eaton had published in The Globe in regard to the charges against him with a design of assassination. Over half of the second page is "The Case…

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1760  Inside has: "A Brief Account of the Negotiation between Governor Lyttelton and Artakullakulla (or the "Little Carpenter"), Deputee of the Whole Cherokee Nation & other Headmen and Warriors of that Nation". This text takes close to 3 pages and includes the full printing of the: "Treaty of Peace and Friendship Concluded by his Excellency Governor Lyttelton with Attakullakulla at fort Prince George".
Lacking the map of Ireland called for.
Complete…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 30, 1893  Nice fullpg. with 8 illustrations on: 'The Opening of the Cherokee Strip'. 'Newport Society'. Halfpg: 'Floral Carnival at Colorado Springs'. Fullpg; 'A Hoosier Harvest Jubilee' has 8 scenes. Fullpg. with 7 photos of: 'The Oyster Industry on the Chesapeake'
Complete issue.

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 10, 1832  

* United State Supreme Court
* Samuel Worcester v. Georgia
* Cherokee Indians - Native lands

Inside has a very notable Supreme Court case, "The Cherokee Case", being Samuel A. Worcester vs. the state of Georgia. In the case the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Cherokee Indians constituted a nation holding distinct sovereign powers.
Although the decision became the foundation of the principle of tribal sovereignty in the twentieth…

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington City, June 2, 1838

* Trail of Tears disaster
* Native Americans - Indians
* General Winfield Scott

Page 2 has a nice article concerning the infamous Trail of Tears headed: "Removal of The Cherokees" which is a letter signed by Winfield Scott to the Cherokee Indians.
It begins: "The president of the United States has sent me, with a powerful army to cause you, in obedience to the treaty of 1835, to join that part of your people who are already…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 25, 1896  Full front page illus. of "Front Elevation of the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral to Be Erected at Washington, D.C." Inside are four 1/4 pg. portraits of "James Monroe" Full pg. illus. of "New Building for the New York Clearing House." Full pg. illus. of "Paying the Indians for the Cherokee Strip - Scenes Around the Government Paymaster's Quarters."
Doublepage centerfold of "From Five Forks to Appomattox - During the Hours of the Day There Was…

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 11, 1758  Page 6 has over half a column of reporting headed: "America" with two Charleston datelines, reporting on the French & Indian War.
A few bits include: "...arrived in town the Wolf King, a Creek chief...with several other headmen of that nation...received there by the Hon. Col. Montgomery's company of grenadiers... both nations are at this time in temper very advantageous to his Majesty's interests in America."
Another report notes in part:…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 15, 1831

* George "Corn" Tassel execution
* Cherokees - Indians - Georgia

The front page has: "Georgia And the Indians" and "Execution of George Tassels".
The latter report has considerable significance in the legal issues of the U.S. relations with Native American tribes to this day.
George "Corn" Tassel was known for being illegally tried, convicted, and executed for murder on December 24, 1830, by the State of Georgia. His case became the…

THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1757  This title is less common than the popular "Gentleman's Magazine", and contains a wonderful, very ornate engraving of the skyline of London on the title page as well as on the first page.
Much reporting on the French & Indian War events in New York including: "State of Face Relating to the Loss of Oswego..." which takes several pages. Also: "Fort Ontario Evacuated"  "Oswego Surrenders" "Account of the British Plantations in America" "Disputes at New…

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 17, 1761  Most of the front page is taken up with a report headed: "America" and "The Speech of the Hon. Francis Fauquier, Esq. Lt. Governor of Virginia, to the General Assembly, Sept. 4, 1760".
Portions of this speech focus on the French & Indian War, referencing the fall of Fort Loudoun, mention of Col. Montgomery and Col. Byrd, etc.  This report carries over to take half of page 2 as well.

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 6, 1836  

* Texas War for Independence
* Santa Anna to be tried & shot
* Creek War - Cherokees - Indians

The front page has a short report concerning the "outrages" due to the rescue of two runaway slaves.
Other articles inside include: "Lynching Among the Indians" "The Creek War" with reports from Fort Mitchell, Alabama; "The Cherokees" "From Florida" "Mexico & the United States" "Western Indians" and "Texas", the latter mentioning that the Mexicans had not…

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 5, 1765  Pages 1 and 2 have reports headed: "America" with Charleston datelines. The first report is quite notable, as it is a very early reference to the importation of slaves.
It reads: "The value of the negroes imported into this province since the passing of the act for laying an additional duty, to take place the 1st of January nest, is computed by some persons to amount to 200,000 pounds sterling; a great addition to our internal stock, as it is not…

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 21, 1760  The front page has over a full column of reports concerning the ongoing French & Indian War. Some bits include: "...happy event of the expedition undertaken by Gov. Lyttelton against the Cherokee Indians who had begun open hostilities...by scalping several inhabitants of Virginia and North and South Carolina..." with so much more on them.
Further on is: "...The Cherokees are the most numerous nation of Indians adjoining to the British colonies on…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 26, 1830  Inside has a report concerning the creation of a government in "Colombia" noting: "The new constitution having been adopted...proceeded to elect a president and vice president of the republic...a deputation waited upon Bolivar & informed him of the result He congratulated them on the happy termination of their labors...". This is followed by the: "Message of his Excellency the Liberator President to the Constitutional Congress" signed in type:…

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, January 19, 1768  Page 2 has a letter from Pittsburgh mentioning: "It is feared here that an Indian war will break out in the Spring...on an act of hostility committed by a party of Indians on their return to their settlements among the six nations, from an unsuccessful war in which they had been engaged with the Cherokees...they plundered & murdered ten of our people...". Then a letter from Niagara.
Page 6 has over a full column of news headed: "America" with datelines…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 2, 1830  Among the articles within are: "Negro Cloths", a letter signed in type: Andrew Jackson declining an offer to attend a public dinner in Knoxville; "Virginia Gold" "Origin of the Slave Trade"; a letter to John Adams concerning "Anticipated Revolutions" signed in type: Thomas Jefferson, datelines "Monticello, Sept. 4, 1823"; "The Cherokees" & more.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, nice condition.

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NEW YORK HERALD, February 2, 1845  A page 2 report from the Cherokee Advocate states that National Council passed a bill authorizing the principal chief to offer a reward for the capture of Thomas and Ellis Starr, perpetrators of the famous Vore tragedy in 1843.

Other news of the day with many ads. 4 pages in nice condition.

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 2, 1830  Among the articles within are: "Negro Cloths", a letter signed in type: Andrew Jackson declining an offer to attend a public dinner in Knoxville; "Virginia Gold" "Origin of the Slave Trade"; a letter to John Adams concerning "Anticipated Revolutions" signed in type: Thomas Jefferson, datelines "Monticello, Sept. 4, 1823"; "The Cherokees" & more.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, nice condition.

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ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER newspaper from Wellsville, New York, dated Jan. 12, 1893. See the photo below for the beginning of an article which is on the front page and is headed: "The Cherokee Strip" with talk of purchasing it, which would eventually become the state of Oklahoma. This article, and another smaller one which follows, take about one-third of a column. Also on this front page is an article headed: "General B. F. Butler Dead" which includes a small illustration of him. You get the…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 26 and 28, 1836 (a two-issue set)

The May 26th issue has much of the contentious dialogue in The House of Representatives regarding the resolution which, if passed, would prevent any discussion in the chamber on the subject of slavery. The 3rd column of page three has mention of John Quincy Adams’ declaration: "Am I gagged?" This is his famous declaration (more than a question) which led to the house rule being nicknamed "The Gag Rule". While…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 1, 1829  The top of the ftpg. has a small bit about Martin Van Buren, Secretary of State at the time, being granted an honorary doctorate of law degree from Rutgers' College.
Inside has an article: "Slavery In Colombia" as well as: "Georgia And The Cherokees" being a letter from the brother of a chief and his anger at their treatment by the federal vs. state government. Logically related to the on-going "Trail of Tears".
Page 6 also has in interesting…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 31, 1831  It's always fascinating to find mention of notable people years before they would become a household name.  Inside has one such report: an inconspicuous--yet noteworthy--mention of Davy Crockett, less than five years before he would die at the Alamo. As a member of Congress, this report notes: "...The speaker laid before the house certain depositions in relation to the election of William Fitzgerald...from the district in the state of Tennessee…

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston,  Dec. 20, 1813  Page 2 includes: "Traitors Defended!" "Treason of the Blackest Character" "Existing Evils, by Extortioners and Smugglers" "Southwestern News" "Third Victory Over the Creek Indians" which is datelines from Knoxville.
 A few items from the War of 1812 on page 3 as well.
Four pages, damp stains to the right side, good condition.

wikipedia notes: On November 11, Cocke ordered James White, leader of the Hamilton District militia, to destroy the…

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Aug., 1762  

* Foldout map of Portugal
* Voltaire letter r. the Jesuits
* Havanna, Cuba, described
* Jews and the stock market

Inside  is a nice fold-out map described in the lower right as: "A Map of the Kingdom of Portugal." The map, which is very detailed, measures 14 by 8 1/4 inches (including the margins), is nice for display. There is an article in the issue relating to this titled: "An Admonitory Speech to the Irish Roman Catholic Regiment in Portugal".
Other…

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London,  July, 1790 

* African slave trade
* William Wilberforce
* Indians massacred

Included is an interesting article on an: "Apparatus of Humanity" with a related full page print captioned: "Apparatus For Communicating Heat to Bodies Apparently Dead". Also a review of a new book: "The Slave Trade Indispensable; in Answer to the Speech of William Wilberforce".
Further on under the heading: "America" is text including: "...General Wayne had been dispatched…

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1762  This issue begins with a: "Scheme for Supplying the Cities of London and Westminster with Fish...".
Other articles within include: "The Importance of Martinico [Dominican Republic] & the Islands in the West Indies yet Unsubdued" "Some Particulars of the Life of the late Empress of Russia" "Proceedings of the Forces against Martinico" "Capitulation of the Citadel at Fort Royal" and more.
Included is: "Extract of Two Letters from the West Indies"…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER Baltimore, Oct. 19, 1833  Among the many articles are: "Festival of Vine Dressers"  "Steamboat Disasters" "Lander's Second Voyage Up the Niger"; a report from a  famous Indian language newspaper: "From the Cherokee Phoenix" "Stephen Girard's Will" which takes almost 4 pages.
Girard personally saved the U.S. government from financial collapse during the War of 1812, and became one of the wealthiest people in America, estimated to have been the fourth richest American of…

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, June 27, 1861  This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently, much content has an anti-North bias.
Articles within include: "The Rebellion & the Abolition of Slavery", a lengthy: "Letter from Kentucky to Abraham Lincoln..." "From the Cherokee Nation" "The Reign of Terror" is critical of Lincoln; and more.
Eight pages, light damp staining, nice condition.

Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or…

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, June 27, 1861  This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently, much content has an anti-North bias.
Articles within include: "The Rebellion & the Abolition of Slavery", a lengthy: "Letter from Kentucky to Abraham Lincoln..." "From the Cherokee Nation" "The Reign of Terror" is critical of Lincoln; and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.

Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or the South", this…

THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, Sept. 19, 1849  This title has both religious/Christian-themed news along with general news of the day.  Page 3 has several reports from the gold rush region headed: "Latest From California". Page one has an update in the missionary efforts to the Sandwich (Hawaiian) Islands and various Native American Indian tribes including Oregon, Choctaws, Cherokees, Sioux, and more.
Four pages, minor foxing at upper front page folds, rejoined at the spine, nice condition.

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 2, 1830  Among the articles within are: "Negro Cloths", a letter signed in type: Andrew Jackson declining an offer to attend a public dinner in Knoxville; "Virginia Gold" "Origin of the Slave Trade"; a letter to John Adams concerning "Anticipated Revolutions" signed in type: Thomas Jefferson, datelines "Monticello, Sept. 4, 1823"; "The Cherokees" & more.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, nice condition.

As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was)…