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February 1970

Newsletter

Title: Alcatraz: Indians of All Tribes [Volume 1, No.2, February 1970]

One newsletter entitled, "Alcatraz: Indians of All Tribes," dated February 1970.

GLC09792

Newspaper

Title: Come Out!

GLC09872

Newspaper

Title: The Indianapolis Freeman

GLC09969

Newspaper

Title: The Indianapolis Freeman

GLC09971

Newspaper

Title: The Mobile Register

GLC09975

1729 - 1734

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [Nos. 42-315] [Incomplete]

Samuel Kaimer began publishing the Gazette on Dec. 24, 1728 and sold the paper to Franklin and Meredith in 1729 with issue no. 40. The partnership dissolved as early as 7/14/1730 although Meredith's name was kept on the colophon through 5/4/1732; Franklin's name appears alone beginning with issue no. 180 (5/11/1732). 223 issues Volume includes issues: 42-52, 55, 57-61, 63-64, 66-67, 73, 76, 78, 80-94, 97-99, 102-107, 109-118, 120-136, 138, 141-149, 151-159, 161-166, 168-172, 174-192, 194-195, 197-198, 202, 212-215, 217-223, 225-236, 238-241, 243-251, 253-259, 261-307, 309 and 313-315 (Oct. 9…

GLC03438

8 September 1735

Newspaper

Title: New-York weekly journal. [Vol. 933, no. 96 (September 8, 1735)]

Published one month after Zenger's acquittal. Complains that the magistrate has no right over nor should intrude in the private lives of citizens. Argues that by liberty and natural right, men are entitled to govern over their own private affairs, have freedom of thought, and "carry his own conscience." Includes a foreign affairs section where updates on the War of Polish Succession are reported. Also includes a section for New York news, entries and departures of the New York customs house and advertisements.

GLC05676

8 September 1735

Zenger, John P. (1697-1746)

Newspaper

Title: New-York weekly journal. [Vol. 933, no. 96 (September 8, 1735)]

GLC05676

31 December 1733

Newspaper

Title: New-York weekly journal. [Vol. 932, no. 9 (December 31, 1733)]

Argues that reverence should be paid only to those who are worthy of it, regardless of rank and social status. States that men in high offices and with good titles (such as bishops or lords) should not be respected if their actions are unworthy of their office or title. Includes a foreign affairs section which reports the death of Major John Cornforth, the French siege of Luxembourg, and updates on the War of Polish Succession. Also includes sections for New York news, entries and departures of the New York customs house, and advertisements.

GLC06108.01

21 January 1733

Newspaper

Title: New-York weekly journal. [Vol. 932, no. 12 (January 21, 1733)]

Bitterly criticizes governors who abuse their power. States that "plagues, epidemical distempers, and famines are tolerable evils, compared to an ill governor and supreme magistrate." Specifically criticizes Governor Lowther of Barbados. Also includes three editorials addressed to Zenger, one of which discusses a response published in the New York Gazette to a paper criticizing Governor William Cosby of New York. In addition to the editorials, the journal also includes a section for New York and New York customs house arrivals and departures. The advertisement section includes an announcement…

GLC06108.02

1733-1735

Zenger, John P. (1697-1746)

Newspaper

Title: New-York Weekly journal [decimalized]

GLC06108

1733-1735

Newspaper

Title: New-York Weekly journal [decimalized]

GLC06108

21 October, 1734

Newspaper

Title: New-York weekly journal. [Vol. 932, no. 51 (October 21, 1734)]

Contains an account of a meeting at Court, in London, between King George II, Queen Caroline, and Tomo Chachi, Indian king of the Creek Nation. News from The Hague reports on a battle fought between the French and Italian under the commands of Marshal de Coigny and Count Merci. The battle was fought during the War of the Polish Succession. Includes an editorial in which the writer defends Zenger and his correspondents. The writer argues that the Governor (Willian Cosby) falsley accuses Zenger and others of libel and of being enemies of the government, simply because they are not "creatures of…

GLC06108.03

11 March 1733[4]

Zenger, John P. (1697-1746)

Newspaper

Title: New-York weekly journal. [Vol. 932, no. 19 (March 11, 1734)]

Quotes "Cato" on the importance of opposition and controls upon political power: "Political jealousy, therefore, in the people is a necessary and laudable passion." Reports on foreign affairs particularly relating to the War on the Polish Succession. Also reports that there was a slave revolt in St. John's where 60 whites were killed. Includes a published letter submitted by James Alexander (principal author of the journal's editorials) and William Smith asking Zenger to publicly apologize to Mr. Harison and the Honourable Committee for injuring the names of both parties. The journal consists…

GLC08724

11 March 1733[4]

Newspaper

Title: New-York weekly journal. [Vol. 932, no. 19 (March 11, 1734)]

GLC08724

6 May 1734

Newspaper

Title: New-York weekly journal. [No. 27 (May 6, 1734)]

Two pages on one half-sheet. Includes advertisement for defense of James Alexander. Brigham 1: 699.

GLC06770

14 July 1735

Newspaper

Title: New-York weekly journal. [Vol. 933, no. 88 (July 14, 1735)]

Published three weeks before Zenger's trial. Argues that resistance is necessary in order to preserve and protect man's natural right to equity and self-preservation. Warns against submission to corrupt powers and those who consider themselves above the law. Announces the murder of Capt. Christopher Brooks at the hands of his crew members and consequently the takeover of the ship by Boatswain Robert Anderson. Includes an update on the War of the Polish Succession. In addition to the editorial, the journal also includes a section on foreign affairs with an update on the War of the Polish…

GLC06108.04

22 September 1735

Newspaper

Title: New-York weekly journal. [Vol. 933, no. 98 (September 22, 1735)]

Bitterly denounces the government of William Cosby, although the writer never uses the Governor's name in the essay. Particularly focuses on the corruption of the counselors and ministers who surround the governor and prevent the voice of the people from reaching Cosby. Includes an update on the War of the Polish Succession. Reports the capture of a suspect carrying counterfeit bills from Connecticut. The suspect was imprisoned and found to be carrying a total of one hundred pounds. Advertises the soon-to-be-published "A Brief Narrative of the Case and Tryal of John Peter Zenger, Printer of…

GLC06108.05

19 May 1735

Zenger, John P. (1697-1746)

Newspaper

Title: New-York weekly journal. [Vol. 933, no. 80 (May 19, 1735)]

Argues for the education of "women of quality." States several reasons why education should be more available to women: a woman's domestic lifestyle is better suited learning than a man's lifestyle and women's natural gift of speech can be put to better use in education than in bitter gossip. Also includes a section on foreign affairs with news from Warsaw, the Hague, and London. Section on local New York news and entries and departures from the New York Customs House. An advertisement section includes an announcement for the sale of a young woman slave by the name of Mary Kippin.

GLC07336