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Text Box: Owego Gazette, The, Owego, NY;  Thursday morning, October 11, 1877; Vol. 65 No. 12 Owego, NY: The Owego Gazette. Full proceedings of Democratic State Convention at Albany. Paper notes, tongue in cheek, that convention neglected to contact Mr. Jay Gould about the construction of the ticket, and the Tribune (his paper) is in a rage.  Fire in McKeesport, PA has destroyed the greater part of the village. 4 pp. 57 x 68 cm. Newspaper, browned, hole at intersection of folds in back sheet. Fair. (5552) $15.00. History. Peabody Press, The; Peabody, Mass., Wednesday Evening, February 21, 1877; An Independent Family Newspaper 1877 Peabody, MA: Charles D. Howard Co'y. Boston & Maine Railroad strike:  Haymarket Square in Boston was filled with an eager, expectant crowd of businessmen and shopping ladies, anxious to get home, as well as hooting roughs from the North End. Story about Mr. Charles F. Goodrich, town father, who has got up a shanty on Lynnfield Street and has taken up a squatter's claim at the base of that famous bowlder (sic.) known as Ship Rock. Police Notes include comments on various local citizens charged with drunkenness. Murray, a "good-natured" drunk, was fined only $4.35, but Dullea, charged with taking too much of the tanglefoot, and giving chin music with his drunk, was fined $8.25. 8 pp. 38 x 58 cm. Newspaper, uncut, holes in tops of pages, but no loss of print, good.  (6640) $16.00. Newspapers Providence Morning Courier and General Advertiser, Providence, RI Tuesday, May 1, 1838   Providence, RI:  William G. Larned. Report on Centennial Celebration for 100th anniversary of settlement of the town and colony of New Haven. Long commentary on political parties: "Men are more or less mercenary.." Russian Ambassador to the United States, Mr. Bodiska, has just arrived in New York in the ship Mediator, from Havre. "Like his sovereign, the Emperor of Russia, he is a good plain looking Republican, whatever may be the character of his government." Seekonk Branch Rail road Argument by Hon. Peleg Sprague, continued from earlier issue. 4 pp. 44 x 58 cm. Newspaper, originally misfolded at center fold by 1 inch, good. (6376) $16.00 Newspapers/History Providence Morning Courier and General Advertiser, Providence, RI Tuesday, April 23, 1839, Vol. III No. 93 Providence, RI: William G. Larned. Atlantic steam navigation is growing rapidly since the successful experiments by the Great Western, the Sirius, the Royal William and the Liverpool. With passage in 12 days, this will be a great boon to commerce. Unexpected legacy: Scottish farmer who was frugal all his life, died and left $100,000 to his unwed daughter.  She will be quite the catch! John St. Luke, boy genius violinist, comes ot U.S. Someone gave Elijah Logee of Burrillville liquor to keep him from Town Meeting. He drank a huge amount of cider before breakfast, and then six tumblers of rum.. and died. 4 pp.  44 x 58 cm. Newspaper, three small holes in pp. 1-2,  good. (6348) $19.00. Newspapers/History Providence Patriot & Columbian Phenix, Saturday Morning, September 29, 1827, Vol. 25, No. 78. Providence, RI: Jones & Simons.  Editorial urges readers to attend public worship on Sunday. Admonition for husbands for keeping wives happy. Warning for children in Providence not to associate with the vicious and the abandoned as they nightly roam the streets. Hordes of destitute Irish continue to pour into the west of Scotland. interesting advertisements for cures for piles, salt rheum, lung disease and scrofula; also hair care, and cheap coaches to Boston and Fall River. 8 pp. 40 x 56 cm. Newspaper, browned, small perforations at folds, good. (5659) $31.00. History/Advertising Reformer, The, A Campaign Paper, Boston, October 31, 1872; No. 11 Boston, MA: Liberal Republican and Democratic Ticket.  Special newspaper features speech of George H. Monroe, Liberal Candidate for Secretary of State in Massachusetts, supporting Horace Greeley for President, and ferociously damning incumbent President U.S. Grant, and Massachusetts Millionaire Oakes Ames. Also, speech by Francis W. Byrd, candidate for Governor of Massachusetts. Much mention of Sen. Charles Sumner, who had declined to run for Governor of Massachusetts in this explosive national election campaign.  In spite of Credit Mobilier scandal which demolished Ames, and others, Grant was re-elected. 4 pp. 40 x 56 cm. Newspaper, browned, somewhat brittle, numerous chips at edges, good. (5976) $29.00. History Republican Herald, Providence, RI, Saturday Morning, June 19, 1841; Vol. 14, No. 49 Providence, RI: William Simons, Jr. Editorial  takes broad sweep at abolition and anti-abolition, banks and anti-banks. Tariffs and anti-tariffs in present administration of Gen. Harrison--finds a double-dealing policy does not answer for a free and enlightened people. Adv. for Golden Top Original Sarsaparilla Mead, most luxurious temperance beverage. Adv. for fashionable and cheap corsets by Mrs. Hamer from London. 4 pp. 42 x 54 cm. Newspaper, edges frayed, 13 cm wide tear in right two columns throughout, with slight loss of text. Poor. (6228) $15.00. History Republican Herald, Providence (RI) Saturday morning, July 3, 1841 Providence, RI: William Simons, Jr. Death of Major General Macomb; U.S. Congress resolved to attend his funeral. Reader complains that The Herald does not publish the speeches of Senators from RI, Dixon and Simmons. "Balaam's Ass once spoke, and a woman has been known to be dumb!" Senator Dixon takes the subject of his speeches from the Providence Journal and therefore we have no need to repeat them. Senator Simmons has not yet electrified the Senate with his eloquence, nor shed the effulgent radiance of his towering genius on the nation.... nevertheless we have a TIllinghast in the other House, who can talk and say nothing as long as any man living." Since the Fourth of July falls on a Sunday, the celebration of the American Independence will take place on Monday the Fifth. Order of Procession for Suffrage Parade on the 5th of July, 1841, Col. Eaton W. Maxey will be Chief Marshal of the day; Revolutionary Soldiers will proceed in carriages; Canoe drawn by two horses, representing Roger Williams landing on What-cheer Point. Etc., etc. Small article notes that General Harrison and John Tyler have made more removals from office in three months than did Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, J.Q. Adams, Jackson and Van Buren did in 52 years. Ads for Boston and Providence Rail Road; Steamboat Balloon, Capt. B.F. Woolsey, leaves Providence daily at 9 1/2 o'clock a.m., leaves Newport same days at 3 p.m. Landing at Bristol. East Douglass and Providence Daily (Stage) Line; N. Jersey Steam Navigation Co. Daily Line between Stonington and New York, steamers Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Ad for Arkansas Bounty Lands--see Shubael Blanding, Providence. Ad for Pure Lemon Syrup made from Sicily Lemons, which, by weight and flavor, cannot be surpassed. Ad for Ladies Boots and Shoes made to order, J.C. Martain, 20 1/2 Westminster St. 4 pp. 40 x 54 cm. Newspaper, many small holes in folds, poor. (7405) $34.00. Newspapers/History Republican Herald, Providence, RI, Wednesday Morning, July 7, 1841; Vol. 14, No. 54 Providence, RI; William Simons, Jr. Report of big Fourth of July celebration in Providence-- streets filled with people from everywhere; Niagara Fire Co. was turned out in fine manner; Cadets and Woonsocket Light Infantry made a fine appearance. At 8 pm there was a splendid fireworks display. Report that Former President Andrew Jackson is recovering from serious illness. Acting President is John Tyler, Pres. Harrison having died in April.  News of new Total Abstinence societies. 4 pp. 42 x 54 cm. Newspaper, edges frayed, good. (6135) $18.00. History Republican Herald, Providence, RI, Wednesday Morning, August 11, 1841; Vol. 14, No. 64 Providence, RI: William Simons, Jr. Thoughtful editorial on developing the Providence and Worcester Rail Road, with discussion of the Blackstone Canal and its graded tow paths and locks. Report of Indians in Florida visiting settlement in Jackson county (NW Florida), murdering two children of Mr. Morris Simms, and pillaging his house. Adv. for steamboat Balloon connecting Providence, Bristol and Newport. 4 pp. 40 x 52 cm. Newspaper, some foxing, wrinkled, good. (6139) $16.50. History/Transportation Republican Herald and Post, Providence, RI, Saturday morning, October 29, 1864. Providence, RI: Alfred Anthony.  Fascinating  pre-election coverage of national and local news: Campaign to elect Gen. McClellan, running as a Democrat against President Lincoln; Republicans accused of cutting up McClellan flag in Newport, RI. Criticism of voters’ oath proposed by Vice President Johnson. News from Cedar Creek on great victory by Union forces. Defeat of Confederates in battle in Shenandoah Valley. Speech by Pres. Lincoln praises Marylanders on adoption of new constitution. Abraham Lincoln partizans (sic) burn McClellan banner in Washington.  4 pp. 54 x 64 cm. Newspaper, small holes in folds,  good. (6120) $39.00.  Civil War/History Republican Herald and Rhode Island Gazetteer, Providence, RI Saturday, January 21, 1869 Providence, RI: Noah D. Payne. Report of popular vote for president by 33 of 37 states--Texas, Virginia and Mississippi didn't vote. Gen. U.S. Grant of Illinois won over Horatio Seymour of New York. People of South Carolina find fault with their negro legislature paying themselves too much for mileage and expenses. Humorous story of election by a California correspondent. 4 pp. 54 x 64 cm. Newspaper, wrinkled in middle, small tears in folds, fair. (6303) $16.00. Newspapers/History Republican Herald and Rhode Island Gazetteer, Providence, Saturday, October 30, 1869 Providence, RI: Noah D. Payne. Newspaper refers to Bostonians as “eccentric and egotistical”, and then relates story of Mrs. D. Batcheller of Boston, who has established a school for girls of limited means. Report of Father Hyacinthe, an eloquent monk, preaching at Notre Dame. Private letter from ex-President Franklin Pierce relates the last days of Nathaniel Hawthorne at Plymouth, NH. Memorial to Franklin Pierce, 11th October, 1869. Report of reading of Pierce's will. Account of "Handy Andy", the gentleman burglar, in Chicago.  The Cedar Grove Homicide, Trial of Charles L. Owen. Verdict: Manslaughter in the first degree. The "Trade Wind" Disaster. Steamer sinks off Southwest Pass; account of George Thomas, second mate, in a lifeboat a week without water. Political Commentary about Fifteenth Amendment (granting right of citizens to vote, regardless of race or color) and foot-dragging by Tennessee legislature. Satan rebuking sin--Greeley calling that fraudulent voting be stopped. 4 pp. 50 x 68 cm. Newspaper, very good. (6711) $15.75. Newspapers/History Repertory, The; Boston, Mass. Friday, September 6, 1805 Boston, MA: John Park, 71 State Street. Report from Salem, Sept. 2 states that there were 150 Americans with General Exton who went by land against Tripoli. The United States is assisting the exiled Bashaw, in order to dethrone the Usurper in Tripoli. Victory for the American Army over the Tripoline forces. Internal convulsions in the Turkish Empire-- disturbances caused by insurgents in Servia (now Serbia). News from Savannah, GA: Negroes have shown signs of an insurrection, and had begun poisoning a number of white inhabitants. One Negro has been burned alive and two hanged. The Combined Fleet was reported last seen in the Bay of Biscay, in pursuit of Lord Nelson. News of birth of a son to Madame Jerome Bonaparte (Napoleon's younger brother). Napoleon (as of July 9) was visiting his Italian fortresses; he was then to go to Genoa to accept the submission of the former Masters of his birthplace, Corsica. Ad for citizens and soldiers alike to gratify their military wants at the Nerw Armoury on Essex Street, where elegant sabres of the pattern that was used at the battle of Marengo can be had. Also hats and plumes of the pattern worn by General Moreau; also portable rifles, pistols of all kinds, some silver mounted with hair triggers, silver breast plates, English fowling pieces, battle powder and oil flints, powder flasks. Preble Sabres, cut and thrust blades. 4 pp. 30 x 50 cm. Newspaper, worn, vertical page fold perforated, fair. (7493) $46.00. Newspapers/History Rutland Evening Telegram, Rutland, Vermont, Wednesday, May 26, 1886 Rutland, VT: The Rutland Telegram. Report on Knights of Labor convention in Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Woodbridge of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, read an address congratulating the order on advocacy of temperance. Officers of the Amalgamated Iron and Steel Workers' Association appeared; breach is threatened between two organizations. Editorial in The Telegram warns the Knights of Labor that they have been most woefully deceived by Martin Irons.  Report of celebration of 250th birthday of city of Springfield, Mass.  Base-ball game at Polo Grounds between actors, benefit for Bartley Campbell, recently sent to the Bloomingdale insane asylum. 4 pp. 54 x 66 cm. Newspaper, rather crisp, with many tiny chips and tears around edges of pages, fair. (6724)  $16.00. Newspapers/History Salem Gazette, Salem, Massachusetts, Tuesday Morning, July 13, 1824; Vol. XXXVIII No. 56 Salem, MA: Ferdinand Andrews. Castle of Olmutz-- attempt to liberate the Marquis de LaFayette in 1794. Story about an Irishman who drowns himself, yet has the last laugh. Fourth of July toasts at recent celebration. Harriet Haggett, Elizabeth Nichols and Sally Street were sentenced  to the House of Correction for being common night-walkers, persons of lewd and lascivious language and behaviour, and common disturbance of the peace. 4 pp. 38 x 60 cm. Newspaper, good. (5446) $18.00. History Salem Gazette, Salem, Massachusetts, Friday, March 15, 1831 Salem, MA: Caleb Foote and William Brown, Jr. Letter from Washington reports on a new committee formed to look into fraud and corruption in the U.S. Post Office, and a coverup by certain Senators. Long report on the Salem Town Meeting, with election of officers and financial reports. Ship News includes news of arrival of Schooner Joppa from Paraiba; spoke Brig Edward from Salem for Martinique, who had lost both masts, shipped a sea which washed overboard the captain, together with boats, camboose, companion way, sails and every moveable article from the deck; had thrown overboard 60-70 boxes of candles to lighten her load. Ads for Dry Goods by T. Deland & Co., Auctioneers, at Derby Square, Essex St. Also 100 casks of new rice, Porto Sugar; 50 boxes of Lemons and Oranges. Illustrated ad for furniture and ware-rooms by Kimball & Sargent. 4 pp. 40 x 54 cm. Newspaper, some tears in folds, poor. (7452) $16.00. Newspapers/History Salem Register, Salem, Massachusetts, Thursday, June 16, 1842; Vol. XLII No. 48 Salem, MA: Salem Register. Story urges continual buildup of the United States Navy. Comments that the dominant party in Congress found the Treasury of the United States tapped, leaking at every pore, and giving out its contents in a thousand rills of favoritism… Long letter from "Habbakuk" on the appropriations from the public treasury to celebrate the Fourth of July. Discussion of a local court case in which an African slave boy was left in the custody of an officer of the court after the trial. A New Kind of Traffic in Massachusetts: Story about bereaved widower in Great Barrington, MA who, in discussing his bereavement with his neighbor, agreed to swap his own 17 year old daughter for the neighbor's wife. Since his daughter was younger, he received a "boot" . The neighbor congratulated himself that he has swapped off his old wife for a "brann new one, and only had to pay five dollars to boot."  4 pp. 44 x 56 cm. Newspaper, good. (5980) $30.00. History Salem Register, Salem, Mass., Monday, July 10, 1843, Vol. XLIII No. 55 Salem, MA: The Salem Register. Ad for Henry Clay for President, John Davis of Mass. For Vice President. Locofoco State Committee will hold a convention in Worcester. Tylerism-- critical of President. Mr. Webster consents to prepare for publication his speech at Bunker Hill on the 17th June. George N. Briggs, the well-known champion of Temperance, was present at a grand Temperance celebration in Pittsfield. Gov. Briggs, who is to the next governor of Massachusetts, addressed the Cold Water Army (2000 strong). 4 pp. 42 x 58 cm. Newspaper, very good. (5535) $18.00. History/Temperance Salem Register, Salem, Mass., Monday, January 17, 1859, Vol. LX No. 5. Salem, MA: John Chapman and Charles W. Palfray. Death of John Ball, devoted city missionary, after fall from a railroad car. Death of Isaac Cushing. State House of Representatives heard petition from Wm. C. Nell and other colored persons, protesting against the Dred Scott Decision. Mr. Cushing objected to the reception of the petition.   4 pp. 48 x 60 cm. Newspaper, small tears in some folds, good. (5456) $15.00. History Salem Register, Thursday, March 31, 1859, vol. LX No. 26. Salem, MA: John Chapman and Charles W. Palfray. The Bible and our school system:  Conflict over different translations of the Bible. Catholic vs. Protestant.  Eliot School Case. Big break in Boston water line. 4 pp. 50 x 64 cm. Newspaper, tears in folds, fair. (5445) $15.00. History Salem Register, Thursday, April 22, 1886, vol. LXXXVII No. 32 Salem, MA: C.W. Palfray and E.N. Walton. More are now discovering that President Cleveland is stupid. Calamitous flood at East Lee, MA.  Flood in Montreal. Introduce system for hurricane warnings in West Indies. 4 pp. 52 x 68 cm. Newspaper, very good. (4935) $18.00. History Social Justice, Father Coughlin's Weekly Review, November 16, 1936 Royal Oak, MI: The Social Justice Publishing Co. Lead headline: "Fr. Coughlin Tells Why He Quit Radio."  Text of Fr. Coughlin's concluding Saturday night broadcast, disappointed at outcome of Presidential election which re-elected Roosevelt. "The Republican party and its philosophy of rugged individualism  have gone forever. A new part composed partly of Democrats, of Socialists, of Communists, of Progressives and of Farmer-Laborites has been established under the banner of the New Deal." 16 pp. 28 x 40 cm. Newspaper, pages loose, poor. (6615) $33.00. Newspapers/Religious Social Justice, Father Coughlin's Weekly Review, April 5, 1937 Royal Oak, MI: The Social Justice Publishing Co. Lead headline: "Program of Action for National Union".     Paper is filled with raging invective against Roosevelt administration and news of rise of Hitler in Germany. New Dealers split on budget policy. Articles criticize organized labor. "Public War Maker No. 1" is New York's Jewish-Italian  Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia. He condemns Hitler and praises Mussolini-- its good for votes. Gen. Franco's forces have occupied Malaga, Spain. 16 pp. 28 x 40 cm. Newspaper, good. (6617) $24.00. Newspapers/Religious