Nevada City CA Fire-Yreka Miners 1856 California Vigilance-Texas Mier Expedition For Sale

Original front page leaf Aug 21, 1856 Harrisburg Telegraph, Pennsylvania newspaper. Frontpage, 2 columns, Later from California. 1/4 column on devastating deadly fireat Nevada City. 1/2+ column A man Shot Dead by Deputy Sheriff-The Miners in Arms,of Yreka miner being shot and killed while being arrested. Hundreds of angryminers surround the building holding the sheriff who was protected by otherlawmen. At one time there were hundreds on men squaring off. Things cooled downbut miners promised retribution if deputy gets away w murder. 1/2 column of JudgeEdward McGowan indicted for murder on the run pursued by Vigilates(Judge Edward“Ned” McGowan was an enemy of the Committee of Vigilance-Wikipedia). Briefreport from the Committee of Vigilance. 1/3 column that the presidentialelection will be between Fremont and Buchanan. Related, front page, 1 1/3column profile of John Fremont. 2+column on the Decimation of the Mier Prisoners, (failed Mier Expedition inwhich Texan militia invaded Mexico to retaliate against Mexican incursions intoTexas). Most Texans were executed or endured harsh conditions. 1/4 columnLearned Fleas on flea circus(?). Othertopics of interest. ~15in x 21in. 2pages. Folded. In protective sleeve. If youare interested in old books, newspapers, documents and paper memorabilia,please check out others items I have for offers. We do combine, when possible,like items, to save on shipping(8). (W-9-22)

VG condition. Age and wearindications. Wear & tear mostly at edges and folds.Some foxing/soiling/staining/toning. Studypictures closely to ascertain condition.