Delaware State Reporter adds Maine Law debate and rail progress
The Dover based Semi-Weekly Reporter outlines subscription and advertising terms, critiques Maine Law and Governor acts, warns against political preacher involvement, and reports on railroad progress toward Dover, with rail lines nearing Hoffecker's mill pond and plans for December completion. It notes Texas railroad aid, shipping routes, and local growth including new houses and commercial ventures.
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Democratic Party
Delaware Railroad
Dover
Hoffecker
Civil War Tension in Kansas as Federal Troops Ordered
Reports from Kansas describe Abolitionist factions resisting Territorial authorities after Coleman was attacked by Free State militants. Coleman shot a man, surrendered for trial, and his family fled as the sheriff faced armed opposition. Governor Shannon called for federal aid, with Fort Leavenworth troops slated to assist. The unrest expands as reports mention looting, arrests, and militia activity.
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Kansas
United States
Congress
St- Louis
Correscents
Coleman
Free State Party
Free State
Washington
Fort Leavensworth
Shannon
Atchison
McLaughliin
Lecompte
Cullén in Congress and the Know Nothing vote
A discussion on the ninth ballot for Speaker and Mr. Cullen’s vote for Mr. Ernexipar. The piece attacks renegade Democrats, argues that Cullen betrays party principles, and questions his motives and alignment with Know Nothing aims. It anticipates further commentary on Delaware voters and Cullen’s character.
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Brucenez
Cullen
Mr. C
Inllen
Delai
Delaware
Congress
Leipsic Correspondence Reports Local Developments and Plans
Leipsic Del December 5 notes a Burrons schooner launch by Wilton L Cannon for Isaac Register. Levick Palmer sells hay business to Mr Free of Port Penn and plans to move to Philadelphia for wholesale wine trade. Calls for grain warehouse investment, criticizes local granaries, notes population about 350, and lists town trades. Mention of New Jersey or Delaware legislature tightening free Negro rights with emancipation limits and real estate restrictions.
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Leipsic
Del
J. Burton
Isaac Register
Wilton L. Cannon
Levick Palmer
Free
Port Penn
Palmer
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Manayonk
Philadelphia Ledger
Cannon
Paris
Knights of the Green
Clien
Third Street Goat Wagon Excites Newsroom Crowd
Our Philadelphia Correspondence notes a playful scene on Third Street as a wagon drawn by two goats traversed the area. The writer excuses local sensationalism, hints at Christmas preparations, and reports Halifax news and tariff market chatter, including grain and currency trends and prices for flour, wheat, rye, and corn.
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Philadelphia
Mussa
Third Street
Southerarick Commissionera
J. J. Crittenden
Daily Morning Times
Girard House
America
Halifax
Liverpool
Boston
Russia
Prussia
London
Canada
Turkey
Sweden
Europe
Atlantic
State v Spindale Cooper Murder Trial at New Castle Court
Proceedings report the State against Spindale Cooper, indicted for the murder of Samuel Clayton. Evidence shows a knife caused Clayton’s neck wound after an angry dispute. Cooper described as peaceable with good character. Jury, after an all night deliberation, returned a verdict of murder in the first degree. Also notes Ecrore dispatch on Halifax steamer America arrival and Crimea hostilities calm. breadstuffs decline.
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Delaware
Union
Maine
Crooks
Mr. Crooks
M.E. Church
Cgrooks
Methodist Episcopal Church
New Castle Court
Wepersnar
Spindale Cooper
Samuel Clayton
Cooper
Clayton
Ecrore
America
Halifax
Sun
Crimea
New Grenada as a promised El Dorado offers vast riches
A Philadelphia Sun excerpt extols New Grenada in Central America as a land of abundant gold emeralds and fertile soil. It describes a New York chartered company, the New Grenada and Nicaragua Company, launching the Osprey on December 15 to open a canal between Carthagena and the Magdalena river, promising easy gold landings and large profits. The piece lauds favorable climate, arable land, and near effortless gold finds, hinting that emigration may surge for riches rather than agriculture.
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Philadelphia Sun
New Grenada
Central America
New York
Broadway
California
Australia
Ag Dorado
Panama
United States
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Ali
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Ohio
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Tinois
Tun Pasxsrevasia Farv Jorgsan
D. A. Wilis
A.M. Stancins
Ray
Exraw & Cartalushers
Samme
Sasta & Wormmaxeros
Sournzen Pacific Rangzoav
Mississippi
Texas
Western Texas Railroad Company
San Diego
Pacific
Excuaxo
Spain
England
BoxmAan
British West India Squadron
Louis NaroLeon
Lance Hocs
W. M. Manhove
Niswurt
Wioiabon
Great Britain
Westminster Review
Churches of Christendom
Awnpican
Presse
Agricultural Department
McCormick
Chicrgo
Pitts
Bubhlo
N. Y
Bache & Kline
Maury
Atlantic Ocean
Goodyear
India
Healey
M. Va
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