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1848-07-14

<div>EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, July 14, 1848   * Early for Indiana * Scarce title Page 2 has a nice political endorsement for the Taylor-Fillmore ticket which features an engraving of a flag inscribed with Rough & Ready, a nod to Taylor's nickname. Also, a little article on page 3: "The Taylor Platform" signed in type: Z. Taylor. A volume I issue and early for Indiana. News of the day and several interesting advertisements as well. Little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.</div>

EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, July 14, 1848 * Early for Indiana * Scarce title Page 2 has a nice political endorsement for the Taylor-Fillmore ticket which features an engraving of a flag inscribed with Rough & Ready, a nod to Taylor's nickname. Also, a little article on page 3: "The Taylor Platform" signed in type: Z. Taylor. A volume I issue and early for Indiana. News of the day and several interesting advertisements as well. Little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

565530

12.h1.2009

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1848-07-18

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., July 18, 1848  * American Frontiersman  * Kit Carson death?  Near the bottom of the front page is an erroneous report of the death of Kit Carson, reading in part: "It is reported that Kit Carson, celebrated as the guide & companion of Lt. Col. Fremont in his dangerous explorations of the West, has been killed on the plains by the Indians..." In truth he did not die until 1868. Interesting and rare mention of the legendary Kit Carson in a pre-Civil War newspaper. Other news of the day throughout. Inked notations above the masthead, otherwise nice condition.

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., July 18, 1848 * American Frontiersman * Kit Carson death? Near the bottom of the front page is an erroneous report of the death of Kit Carson, reading in part: "It is reported that Kit Carson, celebrated as the guide & companion of Lt. Col. Fremont in his dangerous explorations of the West, has been killed on the plains by the Indians..." In truth he did not die until 1868. Interesting and rare mention of the legendary Kit Carson in a pre-Civil War newspaper. Other news of the day throughout. Inked notations above the masthead, otherwise nice condition.

549941

8.94.2008

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1848-07-18

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 18, 1848 * Abraham Lincoln as a member of the House of Representatives This newspaper contains on page 3 reports from the "House of Representatives" and includes the results of a vote to suspend the rules concerning a resolution to allow a postal route bill to be disposed of, listing all those who voted "Yea" and "Nay". Within the "Yea" list is "Lincoln" (see photos), this being Abraham Lincoln when he was serving just two years as a Representative from Illinois. In 1846 Lincoln ran for the United States House of Representatives and won. While in Washington he became known for his opposition to the Mexican War and to slavery. He served only one term, from March, 1847 through March, 1849, so Congressional reports with mention of Abraham Lincoln are quite scarce. Lincoln returned home after his term and resumed his law practice. Quite rare to find period mentions of Lincoln--albeit quite inconspicuous--from long before he would become a national figure. Lincoln was just 39 years old at the time. Complete in 4 pages, light dirtiness to a portion of the ftpg., generally nice condition.

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 18, 1848 * Abraham Lincoln as a member of the House of Representatives This newspaper contains on page 3 reports from the "House of Representatives" and includes the results of a vote to suspend the rules concerning a resolution to allow a postal route bill to be disposed of, listing all those who voted "Yea" and "Nay". Within the "Yea" list is "Lincoln" (see photos), this being Abraham Lincoln when he was serving just two years as a Representative from Illinois. In 1846 Lincoln ran for the United States House of Representatives and won. While in Washington he became known for his opposition to the Mexican War and to slavery. He served only one term, from March, 1847 through March, 1849, so Congressional reports with mention of Abraham Lincoln are quite scarce. Lincoln returned home after his term and resumed his law practice. Quite rare to find period mentions of Lincoln--albeit quite inconspicuous--from long before he would become a national figure. Lincoln was just 39 years old at the time. Complete in 4 pages, light dirtiness to a portion of the ftpg., generally nice condition.

565239

11.50.2009

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1848-07-22

THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, July 22, 1848 Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, thirteen years before the Civil War. Notable front page content includes: "AN ACT to provide for the purchase of the manuscript papers of the late James Madison, former President of the United States...", signed in type: James K. Polk. The ftpg. also has the "President's Message And The Mexican Treaty" that concludes on pg. 2, signed in type: James K. Polk. Pg. 2 has an endorsement supporting Gen. Lewis Cass, Of Michigan" for President & "Gen. William O. Butler" as his running mate. On pg. 3 under an engraving of the Great Seal is a notice for a public sale of land in Florida, signed in type: James K. Polk. Some lite foxing. A very early & desirable newspaper from Florida--just three years after statehood.

EARLY FLORIDA...

551788

8.84.2008

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1848-08-01

DAILY EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Massachusetts, August 1, 1848  * Early & rare Kit Carson mention  * 19th century original reading  Page 2 has a report from "St. Louis" that mentions the famous explorer and guide Kit Carson. The report states that he left Santa Fe on June 25 and arrived at St. Louis with dispatches from California. Among the news is word that a party of fourteen Americans was attacked by one hundred Apache Indians near Taos, killing four and wounding eight of the former. Mentions that the Indians stole eighty horses during the engagement. Uncommon to find reports mentioning Kit Carson, especially this early. Other news of the day includes: "Slave Case at Washington" "Later From Yucatan" "Free Soil Movement in Virginia" and more with several advertisements. 4 pages in nice condition.

DAILY EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Massachusetts, August 1, 1848 * Early & rare Kit Carson mention * 19th century original reading Page 2 has a report from "St. Louis" that mentions the famous explorer and guide Kit Carson. The report states that he left Santa Fe on June 25 and arrived at St. Louis with dispatches from California. Among the news is word that a party of fourteen Americans was attacked by one hundred Apache Indians near Taos, killing four and wounding eight of the former. Mentions that the Indians stole eighty horses during the engagement. Uncommon to find reports mentioning Kit Carson, especially this early. Other news of the day includes: "Slave Case at Washington" "Later From Yucatan" "Free Soil Movement in Virginia" and more with several advertisements. 4 pages in nice condition.

541686

11.58.2007

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1848-08-04

BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated August 4, 1848.  Page 2 has an unsubstantiated report stating that a million mummies were discovered near Durango, Mexico. This mentions that: "They are in a sitting posture, but have the same wrappings, bands and ornaments as the Egyptians." Also lists the artifacts discovered, and says: "...America will become another Egypt...and her ruins will go back to the oldest period of the world, showing...that the ancestors of the Montezumas lived on the Nile." Other news of the day includes: "Elopement And Murder" "The Feat At The Falls" and more with advertisements. This issue is complete in 4 pages and is in nice condition.

BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated August 4, 1848. Page 2 has an unsubstantiated report stating that a million mummies were discovered near Durango, Mexico. This mentions that: "They are in a sitting posture, but have the same wrappings, bands and ornaments as the Egyptians." Also lists the artifacts discovered, and says: "...America will become another Egypt...and her ruins will go back to the oldest period of the world, showing...that the ancestors of the Montezumas lived on the Nile." Other news of the day includes: "Elopement And Murder" "The Feat At The Falls" and more with advertisements. This issue is complete in 4 pages and is in nice condition.

541062

12.85.2007

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1848-08-15

<div>NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Aug. 15, 1848.   * Barnburners' Democratic Party The front page has a list of Marine Corps promotions made by President Polk. On pg. 3 under The Barnburners Convention are the preamble and resolutions adopted at Buffalo by the Free-Soil Party. The Barnburners were the progressive faction of the Democratic Party and they opposed the extension of slavery, championing free soil, free speech, free labor and free men as stated in one of their resolutions. Other news of the day includes: "The Buffalo Convention", "Indiana Election", and more. 4 pages in nice condition.</div>

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Aug. 15, 1848. * Barnburners' Democratic Party The front page has a list of Marine Corps promotions made by President Polk. On pg. 3 under The Barnburners Convention are the preamble and resolutions adopted at Buffalo by the Free-Soil Party. The Barnburners were the progressive faction of the Democratic Party and they opposed the extension of slavery, championing free soil, free speech, free labor and free men as stated in one of their resolutions. Other news of the day includes: "The Buffalo Convention", "Indiana Election", and more. 4 pages in nice condition.

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12.97.2006

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1848-08-24

DAILY EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Massachusetts, August 24, 1848 * Hell's Gate improvement * Pre civil war original A page 2 report says that Commandant Davis, of the United States Coast Survey, " ..has made a report on the improvement of Hell's Gate passage, by...blasting and removing some of the rocks, and by erecting piers with wooden faces upon the others..." Other news of the day includes: "The Expected Comet" "Safety of Sea Bathing" "Washington Irving's Work" and more with several interesting advertisements. 4 pages in very nice condition.

DAILY EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Massachusetts, August 24, 1848 * Hell's Gate improvement * Pre civil war original A page 2 report says that Commandant Davis, of the United States Coast Survey, " ..has made a report on the improvement of Hell's Gate passage, by...blasting and removing some of the rocks, and by erecting piers with wooden faces upon the others..." Other news of the day includes: "The Expected Comet" "Safety of Sea Bathing" "Washington Irving's Work" and more with several interesting advertisements. 4 pages in very nice condition.

544671

4.25.2008

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1848-09-02

<div> CHRISTIAN CITIZEN, Worcester, Sept. 2, 1848. * Martin Van Buren nomination * Free Soil Party</div> <div> </div> <div>Page 2 commentary: Slave Labor Produce and Stolen Goods. Page 3 has Martin Van Burens letter accepting the nomination of the Free Soil Party, signed in type: M. Van Buren. Mostly religious related news. Has an ornate masthead. Small hole in the upper left corner affects each leaf. </div>

CHRISTIAN CITIZEN, Worcester, Sept. 2, 1848. * Martin Van Buren nomination * Free Soil Party Page 2 commentary: Slave Labor Produce and Stolen Goods. Page 3 has Martin Van Burens letter accepting the nomination of the Free Soil Party, signed in type: M. Van Buren. Mostly religious related news. Has an ornate masthead. Small hole in the upper left corner affects each leaf.

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3.83.2007

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1848-09-09

DAILY EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Massachusetts, September 9, 1848 * Immigration to America (New York Harbor) * Figures (numbers) The front page has a report stating that during the month of August 16,825 immigrants arrived at New York. Also says that there were 130,864 immigrants that arrived during the first eight months of the year, compared to 119,176 in 1847. Other news of the day includes: "Fatal Railroad Accident" "Vermont Election" and more with many advertisements. 4 pages in good condition.

DAILY EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Massachusetts, September 9, 1848 * Immigration to America (New York Harbor) * Figures (numbers) The front page has a report stating that during the month of August 16,825 immigrants arrived at New York. Also says that there were 130,864 immigrants that arrived during the first eight months of the year, compared to 119,176 in 1847. Other news of the day includes: "Fatal Railroad Accident" "Vermont Election" and more with many advertisements. 4 pages in good condition.

541329

1.12.2008

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1848-09-30

THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, September 30, 1848. * Rare title from the South * Pre Civil war Florida * Antebellum Tallahassee newspaper Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly rare are those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, and from over 13 years before the outbreak of the Civil War.  The format is typical of most newspapers of the day, being complete in four pages of folio size, with a wealth of news of the day and many advertisements as well including a illustrated ad for a runaway slave who was caught and put in jail (see photo). Some of the news in this issue includes: "General Taylor" "Perpetual Slavery" "Democrats! To The Polls!" and more. The back page is entirely taken up with ads.This issue has some various foxing, otherwise in nice condition.  A very desirable and early newspaper from Florida.

THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, September 30, 1848. * Rare title from the South * Pre Civil war Florida * Antebellum Tallahassee newspaper Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly rare are those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, and from over 13 years before the outbreak of the Civil War. The format is typical of most newspapers of the day, being complete in four pages of folio size, with a wealth of news of the day and many advertisements as well including a illustrated ad for a runaway slave who was caught and put in jail (see photo). Some of the news in this issue includes: "General Taylor" "Perpetual Slavery" "Democrats! To The Polls!" and more. The back page is entirely taken up with ads.This issue has some various foxing, otherwise in nice condition. A very desirable and early newspaper from Florida.

543299

2.80.2008

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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Wash., Oct. 17, 1848 Ftpg. has a short article re: Africa (see images).

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1848-10-28

THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Oct. 28, 1848  Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly rare are those from before the Civil War.  The ftpg. has a very interesting & early item concerning Jefferson Davis, well before he would come to more prominence on the national stage as the President of the Southern Confederacy during the Civil War. The article is headed: "Col. Jefferson Davis, Son in Law of Gen. Taylor, and one of the fighting & bleeding heroes of Buena Vista--out for 'Cass and Butler' " "Col. Jefferson Davis at Home--His Speech in This City". Most people were not aware of his heroics during the Mexican War, nor that he was the son-in-law of Zachary Taylor. The ftpg. also has an item headed: "The Contract--Who Is For Us and Who Against Us at The North". Much more on politics on the ftpg. and pgs. 2 & 3 as well including an ad supporting Gen. Lewis Cass for President of the United States. Plus there is much great & early content on the California Gold Rush as well, with half of a ftpg. column taken up with a letter datelined "Monterey, California, July 2, 1848" (see photos). This text carries over to take an entire column on pg. 2 as well, with two additional letters from Monterey concerning the Gold Rush--truly great reading!  The bkpg. is filled with ads including one for "A Negro man named Dick..." who was "Committed to Jail", with various particulars & a small engraving of him (see photo). The ftpg. is evenly foxed, while pgs. 2-4 are not. Generally in very nice condition.

THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Oct. 28, 1848 Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly rare are those from before the Civil War. The ftpg. has a very interesting & early item concerning Jefferson Davis, well before he would come to more prominence on the national stage as the President of the Southern Confederacy during the Civil War. The article is headed: "Col. Jefferson Davis, Son in Law of Gen. Taylor, and one of the fighting & bleeding heroes of Buena Vista--out for 'Cass and Butler' " "Col. Jefferson Davis at Home--His Speech in This City". Most people were not aware of his heroics during the Mexican War, nor that he was the son-in-law of Zachary Taylor. The ftpg. also has an item headed: "The Contract--Who Is For Us and Who Against Us at The North". Much more on politics on the ftpg. and pgs. 2 & 3 as well including an ad supporting Gen. Lewis Cass for President of the United States. Plus there is much great & early content on the California Gold Rush as well, with half of a ftpg. column taken up with a letter datelined "Monterey, California, July 2, 1848" (see photos). This text carries over to take an entire column on pg. 2 as well, with two additional letters from Monterey concerning the Gold Rush--truly great reading! The bkpg. is filled with ads including one for "A Negro man named Dick..." who was "Committed to Jail", with various particulars & a small engraving of him (see photo). The ftpg. is evenly foxed, while pgs. 2-4 are not. Generally in very nice condition.

216807

12.30.2006

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1848-11-03

SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., November 3, 1848 A pg. 3 notice headed "Gen. Tom Thumb" gives details about the appearance of the " Man in Minature" at the Boston Museum. Archival mends to two minor tears at the spine, a small piece missing in the blank outer margins, occasional foxing to unrelated text.

Boston Museum Tom Thumb Exhibit

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1848-11-15

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Philadelphia, Nov. 15, 1848   This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period." Near the back is an article under: "Miscellaneous" which begins: "The Mormon Temple at Nauvoo was set on fire on the morning of the 9th ult. and burned down...the people being stupefied with horror and amazement at the vandalism..." with much more. Included is a nice description of the Temple (see). takes most of a column. Complete in 16 pages, measures 8 34 by 11 3/4 inches, great condition.

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Philadelphia, Nov. 15, 1848 This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period." Near the back is an article under: "Miscellaneous" which begins: "The Mormon Temple at Nauvoo was set on fire on the morning of the 9th ult. and burned down...the people being stupefied with horror and amazement at the vandalism..." with much more. Included is a nice description of the Temple (see). takes most of a column. Complete in 16 pages, measures 8 34 by 11 3/4 inches, great condition.

565982

12.44.2009

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1848-11-25

THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, November 25, 1848 * Rare title from Tallahassee, Florida * President Zachary Taylor * Wilmot Proviso This issue from Tallahassee, the capital of Florida, includes many articles and advertisements: "Death of Colonel James Dell", "Who Killed Clay?" (Henry Clay, Sr.), considerable follow-up coverage concerning the election of President Zachary Taylor, and much more.  Included is an article which reveals Gen. Taylor's support for AND against the Wilmot Proviso - related to the slavery question, indicating that "flip-flopping" on hot-bed political issues is not just a current practice. Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly rare are those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, and from over 13 years before the outbreak of the Civil War. The format is typical of most newspapers of the day, being four pages of folio size with a wealth of news of the day and many advertisements as well.  This issue is complete, and in good condition. Background (Wikipedia):  Southerner Whigs looked hopefully to slaveholder and Mexican war hero General Zachary Taylor as the solution to the widening sectional divide even though he took no public stance on the Wilmot Proviso. However Taylor, once nominated and elected, showed that he had his own plans. Taylor hoped to create a new non-partisan coalition that would once again remove slavery from the national stage. He expected to be able to accomplish this by freezing slavery at its 1849 boundaries and by immediately bypassing the territory stage and creating two new states out of the Mexican Cession.[22] The opening salvo in a new level of sectional conflict occurred on December 13, 1848 when John G. Palfrey (W) of Massachusetts introduced a bill to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia. Throughout 1849 in the South "the rhetoric of resistance to the North escalated and spread". The potentially secessionist Nashville Convention was scheduled for June 1850.[23] When President Taylor in his December 1849 message to Congress urged the admission of California as a free state, a state of crisis was further aggravated. Historian Allan Nevins sums up the situation which had been created by the Wilmot Proviso: “Thus the contest was joined on the central issue which was to dominate all American history for the next dozen years, the disposition of the Territories. Two sets of extremists had arisen: Northerners who demanded no new slave territories under any circumstances, and Southerners who demanded free entry for slavery into all territories, the penalty for denial to be secession. For the time being, moderates who hoped to find a way of compromise and to repress the underlying issue of slavery itself – its toleration or non-toleration by a great free Christian state – were overwhelmingly in the majority. But history showed that in crises of this sort the two sets of extremists were almost certain to grow in power, swallowing up more and more members of the conciliatory center. [24]     ” Combined with other slavery related issues, the Wilmot Proviso led to the Compromise of 1850, which helped buy another shaky decade of peace. Radical secessionists were temporarily at bay as the Nashville Convention failed to endorse secession. Moderates rallied around the Compromise as the final solution to the sectional issues involving slavery and the territories. At the same time, however, the language of the Georgia Platform, widely accepted throughout the South, made it clear that the South’s commitment to Union was not unqualified; they fully expected the North to adhere to their part of the agreement.

THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, November 25, 1848 * Rare title from Tallahassee, Florida * President Zachary Taylor * Wilmot Proviso This issue from Tallahassee, the capital of Florida, includes many articles and advertisements: "Death of Colonel James Dell", "Who Killed Clay?" (Henry Clay, Sr.), considerable follow-up coverage concerning the election of President Zachary Taylor, and much more. Included is an article which reveals Gen. Taylor's support for AND against the Wilmot Proviso - related to the slavery question, indicating that "flip-flopping" on hot-bed political issues is not just a current practice. Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly rare are those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, and from over 13 years before the outbreak of the Civil War. The format is typical of most newspapers of the day, being four pages of folio size with a wealth of news of the day and many advertisements as well. This issue is complete, and in good condition. Background (Wikipedia): Southerner Whigs looked hopefully to slaveholder and Mexican war hero General Zachary Taylor as the solution to the widening sectional divide even though he took no public stance on the Wilmot Proviso. However Taylor, once nominated and elected, showed that he had his own plans. Taylor hoped to create a new non-partisan coalition that would once again remove slavery from the national stage. He expected to be able to accomplish this by freezing slavery at its 1849 boundaries and by immediately bypassing the territory stage and creating two new states out of the Mexican Cession.[22] The opening salvo in a new level of sectional conflict occurred on December 13, 1848 when John G. Palfrey (W) of Massachusetts introduced a bill to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia. Throughout 1849 in the South "the rhetoric of resistance to the North escalated and spread". The potentially secessionist Nashville Convention was scheduled for June 1850.[23] When President Taylor in his December 1849 message to Congress urged the admission of California as a free state, a state of crisis was further aggravated. Historian Allan Nevins sums up the situation which had been created by the Wilmot Proviso: “Thus the contest was joined on the central issue which was to dominate all American history for the next dozen years, the disposition of the Territories. Two sets of extremists had arisen: Northerners who demanded no new slave territories under any circumstances, and Southerners who demanded free entry for slavery into all territories, the penalty for denial to be secession. For the time being, moderates who hoped to find a way of compromise and to repress the underlying issue of slavery itself – its toleration or non-toleration by a great free Christian state – were overwhelmingly in the majority. But history showed that in crises of this sort the two sets of extremists were almost certain to grow in power, swallowing up more and more members of the conciliatory center. [24] ” Combined with other slavery related issues, the Wilmot Proviso led to the Compromise of 1850, which helped buy another shaky decade of peace. Radical secessionists were temporarily at bay as the Nashville Convention failed to endorse secession. Moderates rallied around the Compromise as the final solution to the sectional issues involving slavery and the territories. At the same time, however, the language of the Georgia Platform, widely accepted throughout the South, made it clear that the South’s commitment to Union was not unqualified; they fully expected the North to adhere to their part of the agreement.

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1848-11-30

COLUMBIAN WASHINGTONIAN, Hudson, New York, November 30, 1848  * Zachary Taylor elected President of the United States  * Rare title  A temperance newspaper that also had news of the day. On page 2 under "The Presidential Election" are the final results of the electoral votes showing 163 votes for Zachary Taylor and 127 for Lewis Cass, plus word that "...Gen. Taylor has 163, which elects him...". Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Some staining in unrelated content.

COLUMBIAN WASHINGTONIAN, Hudson, New York, November 30, 1848 * Zachary Taylor elected President of the United States * Rare title A temperance newspaper that also had news of the day. On page 2 under "The Presidential Election" are the final results of the electoral votes showing 163 votes for Zachary Taylor and 127 for Lewis Cass, plus word that "...Gen. Taylor has 163, which elects him...". Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Some staining in unrelated content.

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"Old Rough & Ready" wins the 1848 election...

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1848-12-09

THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, NY, December 9, 1848 The entire front page and most of pg. 2 are taken up with: "The Annual Message of the President of The United States" which contains a great wealth of text concerning the events of 1848. Not surprisingly there is much concerning the conclusion of the Mexican War, and text concerning the discovery of gold in California. The address is signed on pg. two: James K. Polk. Complete in 8 pgs., some glue residue from the binding process at the far left edge of pg. 1 disfigures some words, otherwise in very nice condition.

THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, NY, December 9, 1848 The entire front page and most of pg. 2 are taken up with: "The Annual Message of the President of The United States" which contains a great wealth of text concerning the events of 1848. Not surprisingly there is much concerning the conclusion of the Mexican War, and text concerning the discovery of gold in California. The address is signed on pg. two: James K. Polk. Complete in 8 pgs., some glue residue from the binding process at the far left edge of pg. 1 disfigures some words, otherwise in very nice condition.

561492

8.14.2009

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1848-12-16

VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, Vermont, December 16, 1848 * James K. Polk * State of the Union Address * Pre civil war original The "President's Message" begins on page 2 and concludes on pg. 3, signed in type: James K. Polk re. being his annual message. Takes 10 1/2 columns. Other topics and advertisements. Some creases, otherwise in nice condition. 4 pages.

VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, Vermont, December 16, 1848 * James K. Polk * State of the Union Address * Pre civil war original The "President's Message" begins on page 2 and concludes on pg. 3, signed in type: James K. Polk re. being his annual message. Takes 10 1/2 columns. Other topics and advertisements. Some creases, otherwise in nice condition. 4 pages.

544878

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1848-12-16

THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, December 16, 1848  * Early California Gold rush * Pre 49ers Page 4 has nearly a full column on: "The Gold Mines of California--Railroad to the Pacific"  which begins: * If the accounts which we are daily receiving from California concerning the gigantic mineral discoveries in that region...are to be relied upon...the western portion of our territory will, in a few years, rival the Atlantic coast in opulence, in population... great revolution...will be the immediate result... with much more. There is yet another 3/4 column article: "The California Gold Mania--Its probable Effects" (see). Plus pg. 6 has; "Assay of California Gold (see). Complete in 8 pages, very nice condition.

THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, December 16, 1848 * Early California Gold rush * Pre 49ers Page 4 has nearly a full column on: "The Gold Mines of California--Railroad to the Pacific" which begins: * If the accounts which we are daily receiving from California concerning the gigantic mineral discoveries in that region...are to be relied upon...the western portion of our territory will, in a few years, rival the Atlantic coast in opulence, in population... great revolution...will be the immediate result... with much more. There is yet another 3/4 column article: "The California Gold Mania--Its probable Effects" (see). Plus pg. 6 has; "Assay of California Gold (see). Complete in 8 pages, very nice condition.

561491

8.14.2009

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1848-12-27

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Philadelphia PA, December 27, 1848 * The California Gold Rush * Letter signed by Sam Houston This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century.  As noted in Wikipedia: "Niles edited and published the Weekly Register until 1836, making it into one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States and himself into one of the most influential journalists of his day. Devoted primarily to politics, Niles' Weekly Register is considered an important source for the history of the period." The best content in this issue is the very lengthy report headed: "The Gold Region" which has a prefacing paragraph beginning: "We have brought together several articles having a reference to the recent discoveries of the previous metals in our newly-acquired possessions, which furnish much valuable information on the subject of our own currency & that of other nations..." and what follows are several reports from the California gold regions and elsewhere. The subheads include: "the Precious Metals" "The Discovery of the California Gold Mines" "Gold" "The Opening of the Isthmus of Panama" and "Emigration to California". All this reporting takes nearly two full pgs. (see photos for portions). Other articles in this issue of interesting include "Slavery in the District", "Comet", much on the military, much reporting from Congress, "The Dead Sea Expedition", a letter from "Barrington, Texas" responded to by a letter signed in type: Sam Houston regarding "Texas Annexation", and more. Measures 8 1/2 by 12 in., 16 pages, very nice condition.

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Philadelphia PA, December 27, 1848 * The California Gold Rush * Letter signed by Sam Houston This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia: "Niles edited and published the Weekly Register until 1836, making it into one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States and himself into one of the most influential journalists of his day. Devoted primarily to politics, Niles' Weekly Register is considered an important source for the history of the period." The best content in this issue is the very lengthy report headed: "The Gold Region" which has a prefacing paragraph beginning: "We have brought together several articles having a reference to the recent discoveries of the previous metals in our newly-acquired possessions, which furnish much valuable information on the subject of our own currency & that of other nations..." and what follows are several reports from the California gold regions and elsewhere. The subheads include: "the Precious Metals" "The Discovery of the California Gold Mines" "Gold" "The Opening of the Isthmus of Panama" and "Emigration to California". All this reporting takes nearly two full pgs. (see photos for portions). Other articles in this issue of interesting include "Slavery in the District", "Comet", much on the military, much reporting from Congress, "The Dead Sea Expedition", a letter from "Barrington, Texas" responded to by a letter signed in type: Sam Houston regarding "Texas Annexation", and more. Measures 8 1/2 by 12 in., 16 pages, very nice condition.

550319

10.31.2008

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1849-01-01

THE LOUISVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Louisville, Kentucky, 1849. Rare to find newspaper from Kentucky dated before the Civil War. Various news of the day and a tremendous number of advertisements, some of which are illustrated. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures approximately 26x20 inches, four pages, cleanly loose at the spine, irregular at some margins and some edge tears.

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1849-01-01

NEW YORK TRIBUNE (DAILY), dated in 1849, from New York, New York.  Although this complete and original four page issue does not have specific gold rush content, it is a great "period" item with the year of 1849 in the dateline.  The issue contains many ads related to California and westward expansion, including several that have small wood-cut prints.  The images shown are representative of the condition and format of the issue you will receive, but actual dates vary within 1849.  Several reports are present which illustrate the news of the day in this very exciting period in American History.  In good condition; only minor foxing.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE (DAILY), dated in 1849, from New York, New York. Although this complete and original four page issue does not have specific gold rush content, it is a great "period" item with the year of 1849 in the dateline. The issue contains many ads related to California and westward expansion, including several that have small wood-cut prints. The images shown are representative of the condition and format of the issue you will receive, but actual dates vary within 1849. Several reports are present which illustrate the news of the day in this very exciting period in American History. In good condition; only minor foxing.

200048

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1849-01-01

NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, 1849  A lot of 3 issues, each with a front page Act of Congress, signed in type: James K. Polk. Minor wear and occasional foxing, otherwise nice.  James Polk signatures are not easy to find.

NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, 1849 A lot of 3 issues, each with a front page Act of Congress, signed in type: James K. Polk. Minor wear and occasional foxing, otherwise nice. James Polk signatures are not easy to find.

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1849-01-10

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated January 10, 1849 This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. The issue contains two articles pertaining to California - "California Gold" and "California Riches" which the length of these articles being approximately one full page. See photos for further details. Other news of the day is reported within the issue as well. This is the complete 16 page issue with occasional lite foxing, otherwise is in nice condition The issue measures about 8 1/2 by 12 inches. See photos for details.  As noted in Wikipedia: "Niles edited and published the Weekly Register until 1836, making it into one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States and himself into one of the most influential journalists of his day. Devoted primarily to politics, Niles' Weekly Register is considered an important source for the history of the period."

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated January 10, 1849 This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. The issue contains two articles pertaining to California - "California Gold" and "California Riches" which the length of these articles being approximately one full page. See photos for further details. Other news of the day is reported within the issue as well. This is the complete 16 page issue with occasional lite foxing, otherwise is in nice condition The issue measures about 8 1/2 by 12 inches. See photos for details. As noted in Wikipedia: "Niles edited and published the Weekly Register until 1836, making it into one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States and himself into one of the most influential journalists of his day. Devoted primarily to politics, Niles' Weekly Register is considered an important source for the history of the period."

558247

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1849-01-30

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York, NY, January 30, 1849 * Southern Convention organizes * Slave ship case Most of the front page is taken up with: "Proceedings of a Convention of Southern Members of Congress" "John C. Calhoun's Manifesto". Page 2 has an interesting item taking over one-third of a column: "Case of the Ann D. Richardson, the Alleged Slaver" (see). Four pages, good condition.

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York, NY, January 30, 1849 * Southern Convention organizes * Slave ship case Most of the front page is taken up with: "Proceedings of a Convention of Southern Members of Congress" "John C. Calhoun's Manifesto". Page 2 has an interesting item taking over one-third of a column: "Case of the Ann D. Richardson, the Alleged Slaver" (see). Four pages, good condition.

558404

6.e.2009

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1849-02-17

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, February 17, 1849 * Early fire fighting escape ladder print * Niagara Falls cable car The back page has a 7 1/4 by 4 1/2 inch engraving: "Davie's Fire-Escape Of The Royal Society For Protection Of Life From Fire", plus a report about this rescue apparatus. Also has a 5 1/2 by 8 3/4 inch engraving: "Construction Of The Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge--Basket Ferry & Temporary Towers", plus a related report. Other topics with prints throughout. Minor foxing, otherwise in nice condition.

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, February 17, 1849 * Early fire fighting escape ladder print * Niagara Falls cable car The back page has a 7 1/4 by 4 1/2 inch engraving: "Davie's Fire-Escape Of The Royal Society For Protection Of Life From Fire", plus a report about this rescue apparatus. Also has a 5 1/2 by 8 3/4 inch engraving: "Construction Of The Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge--Basket Ferry & Temporary Towers", plus a related report. Other topics with prints throughout. Minor foxing, otherwise in nice condition.

557190

4.7.2009

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1849-04-14

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, April 14, 1849 * The sea serpent * Prints The back page has a 4 by 6 inch engraving captioned: "Supposed Appearance Of The Great Sea-Serpent, From H.M.S. 'Plumper,' Sketched By An Officer On Board." Includes an account of "The Great Sea Serpent" written by the naval officer who witnessed the appearance of the sea serpent and provided the sketch. Other topics with prints and text throughout. 14 pages. wikipedia notes: HMS Plumper was a screw surveying ship in the Royal Navy. The ship was launched on April 5, 1848 at the Portsmouth Dockyard. [1] Commanded by Captain George Henry Richards between 1857 and 1860, HMS Plumper was used to survey the coast of British Columbia. A painting of the ship, showing it moored in Port Harvey, Johnstone Strait, done by J.A. Startin in the 1860s, is in the British Columbia Archives; it shows three masts and one funnel. An image of the ship appears on the coat-of-arms of the town of Sidney on southern Vancouver Island. Francis Brockton was the ship's engineer under Captain Richards when, in 1859, Brockton found a vein of coal in the Vancouver area. After the discovery, which Richards reported to Governor James Douglas, Richards named the area of the find Coal Harbour and named Brockton Point, at the east end of what is now Stanley Park in Vancouver, after Francis Brockton. HMS Plumper, carrying 21 guns and a company of Royal Marines, was involved in the Pig War crisis between the United States and Britain in 1859; along with HMS Tribune, which was commanded by Captain Geoffrey Hornby, Plumper was dispatched by Governor James Douglas to prevent American soldiers from erecting fortifications on San Juan Island and bringing in reinforcements.

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, April 14, 1849 * The sea serpent * Prints The back page has a 4 by 6 inch engraving captioned: "Supposed Appearance Of The Great Sea-Serpent, From H.M.S. 'Plumper,' Sketched By An Officer On Board." Includes an account of "The Great Sea Serpent" written by the naval officer who witnessed the appearance of the sea serpent and provided the sketch. Other topics with prints and text throughout. 14 pages. wikipedia notes: HMS Plumper was a screw surveying ship in the Royal Navy. The ship was launched on April 5, 1848 at the Portsmouth Dockyard. [1] Commanded by Captain George Henry Richards between 1857 and 1860, HMS Plumper was used to survey the coast of British Columbia. A painting of the ship, showing it moored in Port Harvey, Johnstone Strait, done by J.A. Startin in the 1860s, is in the British Columbia Archives; it shows three masts and one funnel. An image of the ship appears on the coat-of-arms of the town of Sidney on southern Vancouver Island. Francis Brockton was the ship's engineer under Captain Richards when, in 1859, Brockton found a vein of coal in the Vancouver area. After the discovery, which Richards reported to Governor James Douglas, Richards named the area of the find Coal Harbour and named Brockton Point, at the east end of what is now Stanley Park in Vancouver, after Francis Brockton. HMS Plumper, carrying 21 guns and a company of Royal Marines, was involved in the Pig War crisis between the United States and Britain in 1859; along with HMS Tribune, which was commanded by Captain Geoffrey Hornby, Plumper was dispatched by Governor James Douglas to prevent American soldiers from erecting fortifications on San Juan Island and bringing in reinforcements.

557664

4.55.2009

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1849-05-04

<div>SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., May 4, 1849. * Henry Wadsworth Longfellow * Front Page Poem</div> <div> </div> <div>The front page has a poem: Resignation. By Henry W. Longfellow. News of the day includes: "Kentucky Emancipation Convention" "Cholera at New Orleans" "California Emigrants" and much more. Interesting advertisements as well. First leaf is trimmed close at the right causing minor unrelated loss, bit of rubbing in the poem, otherwise in good condition. </div>

SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., May 4, 1849. * Henry Wadsworth Longfellow * Front Page Poem The front page has a poem: Resignation. By Henry W. Longfellow. News of the day includes: "Kentucky Emancipation Convention" "Cholera at New Orleans" "California Emigrants" and much more. Interesting advertisements as well. First leaf is trimmed close at the right causing minor unrelated loss, bit of rubbing in the poem, otherwise in good condition.

215386

10.18.2006

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1849-05-05

THE FLORIDIAN & JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida FL, May 5, 1849 * Rare title from the pre civil war South * Henry W. Longfellow Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, 12 years before the outbreak of the Civil War. On the front page under "By Authority" are the "Acts and Resolutions, passed at the Second Session of the Thirtieth Congress..", signed in type: James K. Polk. The front page also has a poem: "Resignation. By Henry W. Longfellow." There is also a list of "Poor Richard's Sayings". Other news and content, some ads. Large area of dampstaining in the upper half, otherwise in nice condition. 4 pages.

THE FLORIDIAN & JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida FL, May 5, 1849 * Rare title from the pre civil war South * Henry W. Longfellow Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, 12 years before the outbreak of the Civil War. On the front page under "By Authority" are the "Acts and Resolutions, passed at the Second Session of the Thirtieth Congress..", signed in type: James K. Polk. The front page also has a poem: "Resignation. By Henry W. Longfellow." There is also a list of "Poor Richard's Sayings". Other news and content, some ads. Large area of dampstaining in the upper half, otherwise in nice condition. 4 pages.

Rare... From Early Florida... Henry W. Longfellow...

555882

11.6.2008

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1849-05-12

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, May 12, 1849 A page 3 report headed "Most Afflicting and Fatal Tumults In the City of New York" give details about the riot at the Astor Opera House that resulted in twenty-two deaths. The report says that amond those arrested was Ned Buntline, who supposedly helped precipitate the riot, and was later know for his dime novels and for dubbing William Cody as "Buffalo Bill". Some talk about the cause of the riot too. First leaf is uneven at the bottom causing minor unrelated loss, light dampstaining in the lower left corner, traces of foxing.

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1849-05-12

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, May 12, 1849  The ftpg. has: "Later From Santa Fe--Arrival of Traders--Gathering of Indians on the Plains". Pg. 3 has: "From California--Scarcity of gold--Steamer California Lying Deserted" which takes over half a column & has various items concerning the Gold Rush (see photos). Also on pg. 6: "The Californians on the Way". Eight pgs., nice condition.

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, May 12, 1849 The ftpg. has: "Later From Santa Fe--Arrival of Traders--Gathering of Indians on the Plains". Pg. 3 has: "From California--Scarcity of gold--Steamer California Lying Deserted" which takes over half a column & has various items concerning the Gold Rush (see photos). Also on pg. 6: "The Californians on the Way". Eight pgs., nice condition.

222834

8.61.2007

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1849-06-02

FLORIDIAN & JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, June 2, 1849  * Minnesota Territory established (historic)  * President James K. Polk  * Rare title from pre civil war Florida  On the front page under "Acts and Resolutions passed at the Second Session of the Thirtieth Congress" is: "AN Act to establish the territorial government of Minnesota..." signed in type: James K. Polk. Other news of the day includes: "History of the Horse" "The Fire At St. Louis" "An Alabama Blackleg" and more with advertisements. Early and uncommon from Florida. A volume I issue (number 22). Large area of dampstaining in the upper half, some in the text of the act.

FLORIDIAN & JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, June 2, 1849 * Minnesota Territory established (historic) * President James K. Polk * Rare title from pre civil war Florida On the front page under "Acts and Resolutions passed at the Second Session of the Thirtieth Congress" is: "AN Act to establish the territorial government of Minnesota..." signed in type: James K. Polk. Other news of the day includes: "History of the Horse" "The Fire At St. Louis" "An Alabama Blackleg" and more with advertisements. Early and uncommon from Florida. A volume I issue (number 22). Large area of dampstaining in the upper half, some in the text of the act.

549887

5.95.2008

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1849-06-30

THE FLORIDIAN & JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, June 30, 1849 * Rare pre civil war title form the deep South * President James K. Polk death On page 2 at the top of the first column is a "Proclamation" announcing the death of James K. Polk, the 11th President of the United States. Issued by the first governor of Florida, William D. Moseley, the Proclamation states, in part: * James K. Polk, late President of the United States, died at Nashville on the 15th instant. It is not inappropriate that the...announcement should be made by the Executive of Florida to the people of the State....In consideration of...the ...position which he so lately held, together with the purity and virtues of his private life, it is...recommended to the people of Florida to testify in a becoming manner their respect for the memory of the late Ex-President The Proclamation is signed in type: W. D. Moseley. Hereafter are two related reports: "Death of Ex-President Polk" & "Illness and Death of Mr. Polk. Top and bottom of this content are black-bordered in recognition of Polk's death. Perimeters of pages 2 & 3 are also black-bordered. Nice to have in this uncommon title from the capital of Florida, just a few years after she became a state. Also nice to have in a title from the South, because Polk was a son of the South, born in North Carolina, and raised in Tennessee. Nice coverage in comparison to many other papers we've had with Polk's death, especially with the mourning rules. Other news of the day. A volume I issue (number 26). Large area of damp-staining in the upper half, some in this content, second leaf has a small, v-shaped piece missing at the spine.

THE FLORIDIAN & JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, June 30, 1849 * Rare pre civil war title form the deep South * President James K. Polk death On page 2 at the top of the first column is a "Proclamation" announcing the death of James K. Polk, the 11th President of the United States. Issued by the first governor of Florida, William D. Moseley, the Proclamation states, in part: * James K. Polk, late President of the United States, died at Nashville on the 15th instant. It is not inappropriate that the...announcement should be made by the Executive of Florida to the people of the State....In consideration of...the ...position which he so lately held, together with the purity and virtues of his private life, it is...recommended to the people of Florida to testify in a becoming manner their respect for the memory of the late Ex-President The Proclamation is signed in type: W. D. Moseley. Hereafter are two related reports: "Death of Ex-President Polk" & "Illness and Death of Mr. Polk. Top and bottom of this content are black-bordered in recognition of Polk's death. Perimeters of pages 2 & 3 are also black-bordered. Nice to have in this uncommon title from the capital of Florida, just a few years after she became a state. Also nice to have in a title from the South, because Polk was a son of the South, born in North Carolina, and raised in Tennessee. Nice coverage in comparison to many other papers we've had with Polk's death, especially with the mourning rules. Other news of the day. A volume I issue (number 26). Large area of damp-staining in the upper half, some in this content, second leaf has a small, v-shaped piece missing at the spine.

555059

10.94.2008

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1849-07-13

THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 13, 1849 Page 2 contains an interesting article headed: "San Diego, California" which gives one of the earliest descriptions of this now-famous and now-large city to be found in print anywhere. See the photos below for the full text which describes what was then a quite small village which was: "...a collection of one story adobe hovels & the filth is inconceivable..." with more. Complete in 4 pages with other news of the day and ads, some of which are illustrated. Close-trimmed at the right margin causing some shaving to letters in the outer columns, otherwise rather nice.

THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 13, 1849 Page 2 contains an interesting article headed: "San Diego, California" which gives one of the earliest descriptions of this now-famous and now-large city to be found in print anywhere. See the photos below for the full text which describes what was then a quite small village which was: "...a collection of one story adobe hovels & the filth is inconceivable..." with more. Complete in 4 pages with other news of the day and ads, some of which are illustrated. Close-trimmed at the right margin causing some shaving to letters in the outer columns, otherwise rather nice.

207024

11.11.2005

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1849-07-21

<div> NEW-YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, NYC, July 21, 1849.    * Indians in New Mexico</div> <div> * Apaches * Murders at Abiquiu </div> <div> <div> This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "Indian Troubles in New-Mexico". Tells of the Apache Indians on a murdering rampage in Abiquiu. Other news of the day includes: "Ireland" "Death Of Mrs. Madison (Dolly)" "Independence In South Carolina" and more. Some foxing, otherwise in good condition. </div> </div>

NEW-YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, NYC, July 21, 1849. * Indians in New Mexico * Apaches * Murders at Abiquiu This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "Indian Troubles in New-Mexico". Tells of the Apache Indians on a murdering rampage in Abiquiu. Other news of the day includes: "Ireland" "Death Of Mrs. Madison (Dolly)" "Independence In South Carolina" and more. Some foxing, otherwise in good condition.

220857

5.44.2007

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1849-07-21

THE FLORIDIAN & JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, July 21, 1849  * Early and rare from Tallahassee, Florida  * Pre civil war deep South  An early and uncommon title from the capital of the Sunshine State, this is the volume I, number 28 issue, from just four years after Florida achieved statehood. The front page has a lengthy "Address" of R.S. Hayward to his "Fellow Citizens, and Brother Sons of Temperance". Beginning on the front page and concluding on page 2 is a detailed report about the "Fourth of July in Monticello". Page 3 has a report: "Death of Mrs. Madison--This venerable lady, the relict of the fourth President of the United States, is no more. She died in Washington on Thursday the 13th inst., at the advanced age of 86 years. She leaves a multitude of sorrowing friends." Other news and content, plus many ads. Large area of dampstaining in the upper half, otherwise in very good condition.

THE FLORIDIAN & JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, July 21, 1849 * Early and rare from Tallahassee, Florida * Pre civil war deep South An early and uncommon title from the capital of the Sunshine State, this is the volume I, number 28 issue, from just four years after Florida achieved statehood. The front page has a lengthy "Address" of R.S. Hayward to his "Fellow Citizens, and Brother Sons of Temperance". Beginning on the front page and concluding on page 2 is a detailed report about the "Fourth of July in Monticello". Page 3 has a report: "Death of Mrs. Madison--This venerable lady, the relict of the fourth President of the United States, is no more. She died in Washington on Thursday the 13th inst., at the advanced age of 86 years. She leaves a multitude of sorrowing friends." Other news and content, plus many ads. Large area of dampstaining in the upper half, otherwise in very good condition.

549323

5.72.2008

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1849-08-09

NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Aug. 9, 1849 A minor report on pg. 3 says that the "companies of emigrants" who reached Ft. Laramie were "...generally well. Seventeen hundred wagons had passed the fort, and five hundred more were nearby. The grass was good and buffalo plenty. Ft. Laramie is 850 miles on the route towards Santa Fe..."

NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Aug. 9, 1849 A minor report on pg. 3 says that the "companies of emigrants" who reached Ft. Laramie were "...generally well. Seventeen hundred wagons had passed the fort, and five hundred more were nearby. The grass was good and buffalo plenty. Ft. Laramie is 850 miles on the route towards Santa Fe..."

206688

10.77.2005

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1849-09-01

THE CHARLESTON COURIER, S.C., Sept., 1849 Pg. 3 has a nice ad for the "Great New Orleans Circus" that includes a woodcut of one of the equestrian events. Nice condition.

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1 New Orleans Circus...

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1849-09-15

ANTI-SLAVERY BUGLE, Salem, Ohio, Sept. 15, 1849. Ftpg. has: "Incidents of Slavery". Pg. 3 has: "Call For A Convention Of The Anti-Slavery Young Men and Women of Ohio", signed in type by four women and four men. Small piece missing at the spine, lite fold wear and some dirtiness in the upper half of the ftpg.

200273

3.11.2005

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1 1849 Anti Slavery Issue... slaves abolitionist

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1849-09-18

<div> THE NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, September 18, 1849. * Hard Times... * Lack of churches... </div> <div> </div> <div>Front page has: "OUR CALIFORNIA LETTERS", taking nearly 10 linear inches, which includes many details concerning their voyage and experiece in and around San Francisco.  Much discusion concerning the lack of churches, the voyage, the housing costs due to the "rush", etc.  Text includes:  "there are few who are worthy of the name Christian..."  "the demon Rum has claimed its victim"  "there are ministers of the gospel... but the hearers are few".  Many additional details of the behavior of those who have come for the gold.  8 pages in good condition (see images). </div>

THE NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, September 18, 1849. * Hard Times...* Lack of churches... Front page has: "OUR CALIFORNIA LETTERS", taking nearly 10 linear inches, which includes many details concerning their voyage and experiece in and around San Francisco. Much discusion concerning the lack of churches, the voyage, the housing costs due to the "rush", etc. Text includes: "there are few who are worthy of the name Christian..." "the demon Rum has claimed its victim" "there are ministers of the gospel... but the hearers are few". Many additional details of the behavior of those who have come for the gold. 8 pages in good condition (see images).

216419

11.y.2006

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1 Letters from California re: The Gold Rush... gold rush era

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1849-09-22

NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, September 22, 1849 * Wild West * Gold Rush era * Indians Page 3 has a lengthy article taking nearly 2 columns headed: "Later From Santa Fe" "Fight with the Indians" which includes a letter datelined from Santa Fe, and another from "Green Horn Village, Base of the Rocky Mountains" (see for portions). Both letters, and the additional reporting, providing some fascinating reading. Page 3 also has nearly a full column headed: "Our California Letters" "Ride to the Presidio--Dinners in California--Pueblo San Jose--Col. Fremont" and "Cost of Living--Benecia--New Towns" (see for portions). Four pages, minor loss at the blank spine margin otherwise very nice.

NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, September 22, 1849 * Wild West * Gold Rush era * Indians Page 3 has a lengthy article taking nearly 2 columns headed: "Later From Santa Fe" "Fight with the Indians" which includes a letter datelined from Santa Fe, and another from "Green Horn Village, Base of the Rocky Mountains" (see for portions). Both letters, and the additional reporting, providing some fascinating reading. Page 3 also has nearly a full column headed: "Our California Letters" "Ride to the Presidio--Dinners in California--Pueblo San Jose--Col. Fremont" and "Cost of Living--Benecia--New Towns" (see for portions). Four pages, minor loss at the blank spine margin otherwise very nice.

561776

8.26.2009

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1849-09-29

<div>WEEKLY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, September 29 1849. * Colonel Fremont Digging Gold</div> Inside reports include: "Colonel Fremont Digging Gold" (brief) and nearly 3 back-page columns dedicated to "Views And Prospects Of California", which includes both contemporary details of events and a background concerning the impact of the "gold rush" in the area.  Please view the images to see the detailed reporting.  Additional reporting on the impact in nearby Portland, Oregon.  8 pages with minor margin (mostly) staining and a slightly irregular left spine with some loss, both of which are viewable in the images provided; otherwise good.

WEEKLY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, September 29 1849. * Colonel Fremont Digging Gold Inside reports include: "Colonel Fremont Digging Gold" (brief) and nearly 3 back-page columns dedicated to "Views And Prospects Of California", which includes both contemporary details of events and a background concerning the impact of the "gold rush" in the area. Please view the images to see the detailed reporting. Additional reporting on the impact in nearby Portland, Oregon. 8 pages with minor margin (mostly) staining and a slightly irregular left spine with some loss, both of which are viewable in the images provided; otherwise good.

216422

11.y.2006

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1849-09-29

NEW-YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, from New York, New York, dated September 29, 1849.  This issue contains an article on page 2 "Later from Santa Fe - Fight with the Indians" which begins with "Sir: I have the honor to report, that a party, numbering about 40, of Apaches, came to this post to-day with an evident design of committing depredations, should a chance be presented, as well as to supply themselves with what powder and lead they could obtain by barter or otherwise..." Another article on this page was "Our California Letters - Ride to the Presidio - Dinner in California - Pueblo San Jose - Col. Fremont" "Things in California". Other news articles and advertisements of the day are within this issue as well. This is a complete issue in 8 pages, has very lite scattering foxing otherwise this is in very nice condition. See photos for details.

NEW-YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, from New York, New York, dated September 29, 1849. This issue contains an article on page 2 "Later from Santa Fe - Fight with the Indians" which begins with "Sir: I have the honor to report, that a party, numbering about 40, of Apaches, came to this post to-day with an evident design of committing depredations, should a chance be presented, as well as to supply themselves with what powder and lead they could obtain by barter or otherwise..." Another article on this page was "Our California Letters - Ride to the Presidio - Dinner in California - Pueblo San Jose - Col. Fremont" "Things in California". Other news articles and advertisements of the day are within this issue as well. This is a complete issue in 8 pages, has very lite scattering foxing otherwise this is in very nice condition. See photos for details.

557917

4.d18.2009

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2009-04-28T15:51:53-04:00

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1849-10-27

THE REPUBLIC, Washington, Oct. 27, 1849 Page 2 reports from Texas: "Gold on the Gila" and "Texas Frontier--Indians" which has a letter concerning a peace offering from Chief Buffalo Hump of the Comanches. Good.

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1849-11-06

THE CHARLESTON COURIER, S. C., Nov. 6, 1849 A page 2 notice for the monthly meeting of the "Vigilant Fire Engine Company" includes a very handsome woodcut of a fire engine. Three reward notices for runways on this page as well. Small tear at the fold juncture is archivally mended.

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1849-11-09

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, Nov. 9, 1849 "New Mexico" on pg. 3 contains an interesting letter from a topographical engineer discussing an expedition to the Navajo Country. Quite detailed. Areas of light foxing.

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