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Newspaper

Delaware State Reporter

Location

Dover, Delaware, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1855

Page

2

Massachusettts Know Nothings Rival Fusion at Convention

Boston August 16 The Republican fusion meeting draws top figures like Samuel Hoar Charles Adams James Duncan and R N Dana. The crowd hears warnings that Know Nothings will try deception again under a Republican banner amid fusionist aims.

Boston Chapman’s Samuel Hoar F. S Charles Francis Adams James Duncan R. N. Dana C. Goodrich Stockbridge

Democratic Fusion Criticized in Tennessee and Nation

A partisan column denounces fusionist and Know Nothing tactics, accusing opponents of corruption and misuse of party labels. It cites Nashville Union tallies, declares Know Nothings gaining legislature seats, notes state and national race results, and laments political volatility amid War-era tensions.

Mayzaxp Wanes and Whig Resolve Against Know Nothings

In Frederick County Maryland the old line Whigs denounce Know Nothings and vow loyalty to the Democratic party, declaring unity to defend republican rights. The talk includes debates on butter prices and a grim note about David Wright, convicted in Columbus, Ga., who died in a prison fire while trying to escape.

Republican Party Frederick Countu Maryland Patriotic Clay Democratic Party Tonrew Dearn David Wright A. M. Robinson Columbus

New Castle County Items From the Repubican

The Gazette notes 1500 camp meeting tickets sold at the depot in New Castle City, down from about 2500 last year. Cassidy, injured in a Du Pont powder mill explosion, died last Friday and was buried Sunday. Clement C. Biddle, Camp Dupont veteran of 1812, died in Philadelphia aged 65. Stephen Willis, longtime Christiana Village resident and surveyor, died Tuesday aged 78. Local market prices list varied produce. Hedge fence article praises a fast-growing hedge from Landreth seeds. Election schedule covers multiple states with officer and representative deadlines. Yellow fever deaths rise in New Orleans and nearby, with urgent reports from Portsmouth and surrounding areas.

New Castle County Red Lion

Bombardment News and European War Dispatches

From Europe a mixed report arrives with the bombardment of Sebastopol resumed, Omer Pasha named to command Turkish troops in Asia, and Kars siege continuing. Paris reports a purported Legitimist plot while Baltic fleet rumors of a Komediste attack on Helsinki persist. Observers warn of wheat and grasshopper plagues in Salt Lake Valley and the Mormon threat of famine, with further notes on Mexican artillery schemes and a circus gun caper in Vera Cruz. A steamer tragedy near Albany ends in a child's drowning, and various domestic reports touch Kansas politics, Fort Riley floods, and labor unrest at Charlestown yards.

Liverpool Sebastopol Omer Pasha Asia Kars Berdiansk Pegm Tee Ionce Ivis Paris Revel Baltic Helsingfors Spain Russia Portugal Pepe Mille Rachel New York

One-Price Clothing Store Promises Uniform Low Prices

Jones Co of Market Street announces a new sale method with every item labeled as its own salesman and the lowest possible price. The Crescent at No 200 Market above Sixth highlights a large stock of clothing and piece goods, claiming styles and rates 25 percent below current prices and custom tailoring offered to order.

Jones Philadelphia

Marriages in Wilmington Two Local Weddings Reported

In Wilmington, on the seventh instant, Geonon JF. Fosten wed Miss Manestgr N. Zanes. Also on the thirty sixth instant, Henny Howzins married Miss Sanan RuigH ARDOeN, both of Wilmington, per Reverend notices.

Wilmington F. Charlton Geonon JF. Fosten

Grain price quotes from several markets on August dates

Report lists multiple grain prices across PriLapelreia New York Berraro Battmore Wirsetos and Dover with wheat red and white ranges from 1.60 to 2.15 per bushel, corn bids 76 to 98 cents, oats 35 to 60 cents. Prices vary by market and quality.

Il Southern Java Maracaibo Laguayta Rio Lovering Boston My Imperial Young Dyson Pothy PriLapeLreia New York Berraro N. Y Battmore Wiursetos Dover

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