The life and public services of James Buchanan : late minister to England and formerly minister to Russia : Senator and Representative in Congress, and Secretary of State : including the most important of his state papers
Reason to celebrate -- Young man of Pennsylvania -- A life in politics -- Honors at home and abroad -- A run for the White House -- Conflicts and controversies -- Bleeding Kansas and John Brown -- A nation divided -- Taking the blame -- Glossary -- James Buchanan's life at a glance -- James Buchanan's life and times -- World events -- Understanding James Buchanan and his presidency better.
Summary
A biography of the fifteenth president of the United States, discussing his personal life, education, and political career.
From schoolboy to politician -- The road to the Senate -- Approaching storm -- Moving toward war -- Time line -- Glossary -- The United States government -- Choosing the president -- The White House -- Presidential perks -- Facts.
Immigrant's son -- Love and politics -- To Washington : congressman Buchanan -- Senator Buchanan -- Diplomacy -- The most suitable man for the times -- President Buchanan -- March toward war -- Back to wheatland.
Visitation of American vessels by officers of the British navy : message from the President of the United States, transmitting, in answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives calling for information in reference to reported acts of visitation by officers of the British navy of American vessels in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico
Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, in answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives calling for information in reference to reported acts of visitation by officers of the British navy of American vessels in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
The life of Rev. Michael Schlatter; with a full account of his travels and labors among the Germans in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia; including his services as chaplain in the French and Indian War, and in the war of the revolution. 1716 to 1790
"A true history of the real condition of the destitute congregations in Pennsylvania, by Michael Schlatter" (a translation of Getrouw verhaal van den waren toestant der meest herderloze gemeentens in Pennsylvanien ... Amsterdam, 1751): p. 87-234.
Reverend Michael Schlatter was a minister of the German Reformed church who came to America to serve German immigrants. He was pastor in churches in Germantown and Philadelphia, and he also made missionary tours among the German Reformed settlers in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey and New York State.
Old line Whigs for Buchanan & Breckinridge. Letters from Hon. James Alfred Pearce, and Hon. Thomas G. Pratt, to the Whigs of Maryland. Speeches of Hon. J.W. Crisfield, of Maryland, and Hon. James B. Clay, of Kentucky
Sketches of Moravian life and character. Comprising a general view of the history, life, character, and religious and educational institutions of the Unitas fratrum
The Manheim tragedy. A complete history of the double murder of Mrs. Garber & Mrs. Ream: with the only authentic life and confession of Alexander Anderson. Together with a correct account of the arrest, trial... and execution of Anderson and Henry Richards, his accomplice
Two day unreserved public auction of antique reference books, Pennsylania history, early imprints, early photographs, 18th & 19th century manuscripts, ephemera, fraktur, folk art, art & prints...piecrimper collection of the late Jacob M. Borry of Ephrata, Pa.; primitives, pottery, English China (Late Adams, transfer decorated, gaudy ironstone, gaudy Welsh, gaudy Dutch, Lustre, Mocha, spatter, pearlware, etc.) inkwells, glassware (Stiegel-type, blown, marbles, lamps, bottles, etc.), textiles, & furniture from the collections of the late Jacob M. Borry of Ephrata, Lancaster Co, Penna. Margaret K. Osburn, formerly of Lancater Co, Penna. and others : [to be held] Friday, May 30, 2008, and Saturday, May 31, 2008
