Rare 1850 Cambridge, Maryland pre-Civil War Newspaper - Death of President Zachary Taylor - Advertisement to Purchase NEGR0 Chattel Slaves for Cash- and a Front-Page Headline Report Calling an EASTERN SHORE RAILROAD
Cambridge, Md: The Cambridge Democrat and Dorchester Advertiser, 1850. 1st Edition. Near Fine. Item #18219
A rare 1850 Cambridge, Md pre-Civil War newspaper, in exceptional condition, chock full of local and national news with great 19th Eastern Shore advertising, including an ad to buy NEGR0ES for cash.
This August 14, 1850 piece has a front-page headline report calling for the construction of an Eastern Shore railroad, with Cambridge as its hub, detailing the reasons for the necessity, stating that Cambridge "is emphatically the key of the whole Peninsula South and East of it" and specifically mentioning towns such as Princess Anne, Snow Hill, and White Haven, which would benefit from it.
The report speaks to the necessity of opening the Shore to big city markets such as Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York and bringing civilization to the rural region. This report takes up just over one column in length and is prominently featured on the front page, make this piece perfect for framing and display!
Inside is a report on the death of former President Zachary Taylor, as well as local, state, national and international news. Many ads, such as those of various Chesapeake Bay Steamboat lines, are illustrated.
A wonderful and compelling piece of 19th century Eastern Shore history. Disbound.
#1M-035.
Price: $125.00