The Force of Imagination and Prohibition Debate
A 1855 Delaware State Reporter column argues imagination fuels zeal for Maine Law Prohibition, claiming evils from license exist and that prohibition exaggerates harms while elevating character. It cites an American Meeting in Walmington, questions doors for true Americans, and notes letters from Lewis Cass and local road precincts.
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Sub- Canary
Perons
Delaware
Meroe
Dewre Cate
Craterton
Panpong
Maine
Walmington
Council
Dermit
United States
Vinie
Stn Neta
Democrat Party of the Union
Gene Gemen
Lewis Cass Andrew J. Webster
Philadelphia
Temperance debate roils Delaware and Maine Law factions
A Wilmington discussion critique of the Maine Law preamble accuses it of masking a social temperance issue while opposing prohibitory liquor laws. The piece contrasts Delaware liquor dealers resolutions with Maine Law positions, predicts future coverage, and notes related political reorganizations and a coroner’s inquest.
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Maine Law Party
Wilmington
Maine
Maine Law
Delaware City
Maine Law Men
Delaware
Eighteenth Anti Slavery Convention Adopts Unionist Tone
Philadelphia correspondent reports the eighteenth Annual Convention of the Anti Slavery Society met at Sansom Street Hall December 12 to 14. Delegates denounce government federalism and call for disunion while urging care for the Union, with medical restraint proposed for agitators. Baltic news notes war talks and declining grain prices. markets show heavy flour and meal stocks, limited export demand, and fluctuating wheat and corn prices.
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Philadelphia
Phanenema
The
Anti-Slavery Society
Sansom Street Hall
South
North
Confederation
United States
Baltic
Delaware
Southen
Pennsylvania
Prisoners and legal actions in New Castle area
News from New Castle County reports John Lindsey and Henry Justice, recently whipped and jailed, still in custody for theft and robbery crimes. Justice captured in Philadelphia. others bound over on charges from mob actions. A woman jailed over a Baltimore marriage claim seeks removal from a company’s possession. Funds raised for Episcopal Church from a local fair exceed 350 dollars. Government cautions Minister Wheeler on recognizing the new Nearsgoon Government, affecting future reception of Parker F.H. French's appointment.
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New Castle County
George M. Townsad
New Castle
John Lindsey
Henry Justice
Just Court
Hood
Justice
Philadelphia
House Deadlocks in Speaker Ballot and Abolitionist Lecture
The 34th Congress adjourned funds after a heated ballot for Speaker with Banks and Richardson leading and others scattering votes. A Wilmington lecture denounced prohibitory liquor laws as unconstitutional, attacking reformers and warning against civil and religious despotism. Civ. Wilmington, Dec. 10, 1855.
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Wasumaron
Hovez
Hickman
Dein. of
Letcher
Dem
Sage
Virginia
Newark
Houston
Alo
Mr. Sage
Giddings
Ohio
Wade
Rep
House
Elst
Banks
Richardson
Fuller
Arrival of the Baltic and war rumors from Europe
The steamship Baltic arrived in New York from Liverpool on the 1st inst. Market notes report flour and wheat prices down modestly. War news centers on peace rumors with Russia, Prussia, and Austria, plus a Danish Conference result and ongoing Siege of Sebastopol. Immigration estimates warn of economic impact if flows fall. Wisconsin state election results show a close race for governor. Other items include a new schooner launch, a bank property sale, and a large railroad loan authorization.
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New York
Liverpool
Russia
Prussia
Austria
Napoleon
Beanie
Asia
Black Sea
New York Times
Ivan
Governon
Wisconsin
Barstow Oe
Bashford
Yas
A. T. Gray
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Methodist Church
Times
Cass
BEC
Tim Martlard
DRLA
Denton Jownel
Chisraed
Neem Chore
Thoredas
Astaarn
Die Pectors
Liquor Dealers
Mainelawites
Crooks
Know Nothing Party
EB. J. Swirsmrs
Furcer
Coates
Republican Party of
Badge
Barer
Brit
Pops
Stanwit, Hall
Isaac L Wacoos
Brandywine Hundred
Dover
Washington
Councr
Taney
Supreme Court
Baitore
Fustwe
John Tyler
Indy
Gardner
England
Bocap
Aaron Klair
Egbert Klair
Frederck Klair
Samuel Taylor
James Mendinhell
Mill Creek
Esquire
Baltimore
Lent
Farr
Ladys of
Epscopal
Orr Revarows
Nicanseta
Minster Wheeler
Nearsgoon
Xuich
Mr. Parker FH. French
Super
Delaware Gazette
Eprrep
Blackstone
National Rights
Auicthetia Gnes
Henerty
Javed
Europe
Tta
Havsan
Kanga
Beng
Gor Shanpon
Yin S A
Douglas
Saficen Oy
White Sea
London Morning
Vienna
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Kuta
Pai
Alnes
Kertch
Yenikale
King of
Snother Feather
Friend Scribner's Cap
Diamond State
Battista
Bermuda
Halifax
West India Squadron
Milford Bank Company
Sherrif's Mile
Farmers, Bank of Delaware
Railroads of
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Dover Markets
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