Mobocracy and law order debate and political resignations
A Victorian style editorial denounces mob rule as mobocracy, urging restoration of law and orderly government through a strong police, civic unity, and lawful action. It critiques riots in Boston Portland Philadelphia and Cincinnati, and calls for restraint and enforcement of laws. Resignation notice: Mr. M. Coxwell to leave Classical School in town at term end. praises his tenure and the school’s role in local education.
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Europe
Boston
Portland
Philadelphia
United States
Cincinnati
Williamsburgh
Louisville
Yastre
Amt Peare
Jawa Sd
Longs
M. C
Coxwell
Review of a Know Nothing Editorial from 1855 Op Ed
A condensed critique of a Know Nothing editorial from the North American and United States Gazette dated March 21 1855. The piece defends Democratic principles, attacks secrecy and oaths, and contrasts Democratic unity with opposition parties while noting the rise of the new American party and the enduring value of constitutional rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American and
United States Gazette
Republic
Gene Reberts Vater
New American Party
Democratic Party
United States
Whig
Rts
Federalists
Dermocrane
North Armerican
Dermocra
HeeWlog
Patratic
Faéttar
Dberecat
Nch
Green Witches
Sampson
American Party
Know Nothingism
Desocrat
The Know Nothings and American Party Debate
The piece surveys the rise of the American party and Know Nothingism, criticizing oaths and birth and religion tests, contrasting regional politics and abolitionism, and noting the party’s nationalist claims. It then mentions a Camp Meeting near Bethel Church and endorses the Mexican Revolver medical journal with subscription details.
Mayor orders bail for innkeeper in liquor sale case
Caries M. Ani wxop of the Indian Queen Hotel Wilmington was brought before the Mayor Thursday on a charge of violating the act for the suppression of intemperance. Bail set at $200 for a Monday hearing after an objection over authority. The rest notes include magazine notices, political updates, and local business gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caries M. Aniwoxp
Indian Queen
Wilmington
Republican
Goxvon
The Louisville Riot and its Heinous Atrocities
A dramatic account describes widespread intimidation and mob violence during elections in Louisville. It cites police and political party actions, beatings of foreigners, killings, arson, and lootings, with specific incidents in wards, the death of a carpenter, and the arrest of rioters led by the American party. The piece condemns the outrages and notes extensive property destruction and casualties.
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Know Nothing Party
American’ Executive Committee
Kentucky
Polis
K. N
Seventh Ward
Wm. Thomasson
Congress
Thomasson
Geo. Berg
9Th and
Market
Hancock Street
Fritz
Galt House
Shelby Street
Maine
Broadway
Williams
Joe Salvage
Harbee
Jefferson Street
Greene
Main Street
Rhodes
Graham
John Hudson
Tenth
Quirm
Thinl Street
Times
Citi
Louverile Courier
Avenet 7
Elections Report From Alabama and Neighboring States
Telegraphic despatches from Montgomery and other cities indicate Democratic gains across Alabama Tennessee and Kentucky. Winston as governor leads by about 6000 votes with Dowdell and Shorter elected to Congress. Know Nothing figures appear in Kentucky while Tennessee and Mobile district show mixed results.
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Montgomery
Winston
Alabama
Haring
Shorter
Houston
Dowdell
Congress
Stalworth
Mobile
United States
Nottu Garouina
Scales
Tennessee
Scott
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Delaware
Edward Potts
James Kirk
Dover
Revorrer Establishment
Messrs. Epward
Jaure King
Nicholson
Del
Mobocracy
Bronx
Tennessee Wing
Joanson
Gentry
New York Herald
Jonason
Jacosos
Genter
Geonce Law
Sam Horstox
Miuianp Fintworr
Commodore Stucktox
Jonx M. Charron
Jonn J. Crarrexves
Gextry
Lerren
Denton
Parsons
Mortin Ro Haw Ilton
Tre Tmerican
Susser Herald
Monmouth Demetret
Naase
Apa
New Jerery
Spain
Hinds
Bethel Church
Smyrna
Mippve
Revorver
J. S. Prertyway
Milford
Peterson's Macazine
Washington Union
Dotatis
Ilinois
Washington
New York
Great West
Passwore Williamson
Col. Wurscea
Garesche
Eden Park
New Castle Hundred
E. Z. Dupont & Co
Fen Park
Laver
Texas
Orleans
Ang
San Antonio Ledger
Tyana River
Capt
Henry
Texan
Mexico
Amercan Fapte
Gosport
Va. S
James Buchanan
Mercersburg
Eampe
Tur
Ronald
R. R. Robinson & CO
Fourth and Market Streets
WM. Walker & Bro
Chester
Exizapsre
Geo. W. Robinson
Axx Exiza Clarface
George Claypole
Christiana Hundred
Isaac Frepp
Axx Surra
Thomas Smyth
Exizanera West
Mr. Leland
Richard West
Nain
Earth
Husbang
GLO, Parris & CO
Leipste
Anghi Tg
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