Lot 56
[Jackson, Andrew]-- Four Original Contemporary Papers Regarding Jackson's Presidency and His Death, 1829-1845 (1767-1845) Seventh President of the United States (1829-1837). Four different issues: three of the Niles' Weekly Register, Baltimore, Maryland, and one issue of Niles' National Register, from 1829-1845, three with news from Jackson's presidency and one with news of his death. The March 7, 1829 paper (pages 28-29) reports on the "immense concourse of spectators" and details of the proceedings at Jackson's inauguration, followed by the "Inaugural Address." The April 24, 1830 paper has a front page report about the dinner in Washington to celebrate the birthday of Thomas Jefferson and quotes President Jackson's famous toast, " Our federal union: it must be preserved," as well as Vice President John C. Calhoun's rejoinder, "The union; next to our liberty the most dear; may we all remember that it can only be preserved by respecting the rights of the states…" The March 9, 1833 paper reports on Jackson's second Inauguration and Inaugural Address. The July 5, 1845 paper, called Niles' National Register, has news on pages 380-384 about the death and funeral of President Andrew Jackson, as well as "Mr. Webster's Remarks" and "Account of Gen. Jackson's Last Moments From His Family Physician."
Niles' National Register was one of the most widely-circulated papers in the U.S. during the first half of the 19th century. The first three issues are 9¾ x 6¼"; the 1845 paper is 12 x 8½"; pages vary from 16 to 24. Toning and scattered foxing but overall in fine condition. Estimate Value $200 - UP
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