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Much on the discussions in the new federal government...
Much on the discussions in the new federal government...
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June 24, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 24, 1789 Most of the front page is taken up with reports from the House of Representatives of the U.S. under the heading: "Sketch of Proceedings of Congress", providing fascinating insight into the discussions from the earliest months of the federal government. Remember that Washington was just inaugurated less than two months previous. This coverage carries over to take all of page 2 as well.
A page 3 item from Philadelphia begins: "The Fourth of July has hitherto been celebrated in a manner but little honorable to the United States..." with much more. And another item tells of Indian troubles near Savannah. Page 3 also has an excellent editorial concerning the establishment of the new federal government, beginning: 'The present is the maiden session of our American legislature, and has been distinguished by the predominance of as pure principles of patriotism as ever graced a legislative assembly..." and much more, and ending with: "...'Mind Your Business' said the Congress under the old Confederation. This is a most useful injunction: Let every one attend assiduously to the duties of his particular calling--for it is as true as it is obvious that the peace & prosperity of the whole are constituted by the happiness & tranquility of individuals." The back page has great reporting on the new federal government as well.
Four pages, nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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