The Embargo Act becomes law...
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January 04, 1814
THE WAR, New York, Jan. 4, 1814 This is an interesting and
somewhat short-lived newspaper which came into existence for the
expressed purpose of reporting news from the War of 1812. When the
war ended so did this newspaper.
The front page is entirely taken up with "Embargo Law, An Act Laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States", with this historic document carrying over to take two-thirds of page 2 as well where it is signed in type by the President: James Madison. This document, which played a significant role in the War of 1812, had been formallly approved by Congress & made a law on Dec. 17.
Much more reporting on the War of 1812 on the inside pages including items headed: "Battle of Beaver Dams" and "Merit Rewarded" and "Treason" being a letter from Com. Stephen Decatur to the Sec. of the Navy. Also: "Niagara Frontier" and a letter "To the Inhabitants of Niagara, Genesee and Chatauque".
The back page includes: "Important From Europe" "From Halifax" "From Canada" "From the St. Lawrence" "British at Pensacola" and "Naval & Marine Memoranda" the latter of which mentions the sailing of the frigate Constitution.
A very signficant issue, and the perfect title for containing the full text of the "Embargo Act" on the front page!
Complete in 4 pages, various foxing throughout the issue, some light water staining but nothing causing any loss of readability or disfigurements. Measures about 9 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches.
The front page is entirely taken up with "Embargo Law, An Act Laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States", with this historic document carrying over to take two-thirds of page 2 as well where it is signed in type by the President: James Madison. This document, which played a significant role in the War of 1812, had been formallly approved by Congress & made a law on Dec. 17.
Much more reporting on the War of 1812 on the inside pages including items headed: "Battle of Beaver Dams" and "Merit Rewarded" and "Treason" being a letter from Com. Stephen Decatur to the Sec. of the Navy. Also: "Niagara Frontier" and a letter "To the Inhabitants of Niagara, Genesee and Chatauque".
The back page includes: "Important From Europe" "From Halifax" "From Canada" "From the St. Lawrence" "British at Pensacola" and "Naval & Marine Memoranda" the latter of which mentions the sailing of the frigate Constitution.
A very signficant issue, and the perfect title for containing the full text of the "Embargo Act" on the front page!
Complete in 4 pages, various foxing throughout the issue, some light water staining but nothing causing any loss of readability or disfigurements. Measures about 9 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches.
Category: War of 1812
