War in the Niagara vicinity... Calling for troops...

THE WAR, New York, Feb. 15, 1814  The front page is entirely taken up with "An Act" of Congress for "Provisions For Filling The Ranks of the Regular Army..." signed: James Madison, plus "An Act--Authorizing the President...to cause certain regiments...to be enlisted for five years or during the war." signed: James Madison, as well as a very lengthy account headed: "Niagara Frontier" which carries over to take half of page 2.
There are other reports on the War of 1812 scattered throughout this issue as well.
Four pages, 9 by 11 1/4 inches, tiny binding holes at the blank spine, nice condition.

This is a fascinating, short-lived newspaper, having begun in 1812 with the exclusive purpose of reporting on the War of 1812 (hence the title). When the war ended, so did this newspaper.