The Desire for Office and its Dangers to Republics
A historical critique argues that the appetite for political office endangers republican institutions more than other threats. It cites ambition and avarice as the root causes, contrasts republics with other forms of government, and condemns how office can corrupt or elevate those who seek it. The piece also discusses the practical costs of legislative turnover and railroading reforms as a corrective measure.
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Cmear
Rome
Napoleon
France
Europe
Republics
House of Representatioes
Thie
Pratch
Philadelphia
Birnaverruia
Massas
Baltic
London
Times
United States
England
London Times
Tynes
Tames
Pierce
Thirt This Mania for Office Fits Republican Principle
Fragmentary remark condemns appointing many men at three hundred dollars daily, arguing restraint and adherence to the rule that a majority should elect officials, praising republican ideals over mass patronage.
Iron steamboat James 4 Reague launched at Wilmington
The iron hulled steamboat James 4 Reague built for the New Grenada Steam Navigation Co. was launched in Wilmington amid crowds. It measures 218 feet overall, with 210 feet keel and 324 beam, and will have two 600 horsepower engines. Captain Alexander Kelley oversaw the launch and praise is given for meticulous construction.
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New Castle County
Messrs
Harlan & Hollingsworth
New Grenada Steam Navigation Company
Wilmington
Alexander Kelley
Sap
DelAwans
Scr. Y
H Gould
Nathanel Gould
Orleans
Mass
West Indies
Delaware
Martin Findley
Findley
Democrats Hold Line in House Speaker Battle Report
The New York Herald describes the struggle in the House for Speaker with Democrats on a defensive stance. It notes a 64 vote majority for opponents, urging fusionists to back Richardson. A Philadelphia correspondent lauds Democratic unity and moral power, while denouncing England’s Times and defending the U.S. government amid transatlantic tensions.
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New York Herald
House of Representatives
House
Richardson
Banks
Congress
Philadelphia North America
United Front
Democratic Party
Democratia Oman Pion
Democratic
Sailor Cook Described in Lowell Journal Narrative
The article profiles a young woman, soon to be seventeen, who has worked as cook and steward aboard multiple ships. She sailed from Lowell to Maine, New Orleans, Havana, Boston, St John New Brunswick, Pictou, and Philadelphia aboard vessels including the James Montgomery, James Farmer, Silver Morn, Dew Drop, Elmira, and James Ray. She is praised for agility aloft and nautical competence while pursuing her missing husband.
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Lowell
Massachusetts
Maine
Beal
Vester As & Cook
James Montgomery
New Orleans
Havana
Boston
James Fanner
St. John
N. B
Pictou
James Ray
Journal
Presidential Proclamation The Reciprocity Treaty Record
The President and Secretary of State W. L. Manor present a proclamation regarding the Reciprocity Treaty. It outlines official stance and administrative acknowledgment of the treaty terms.
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Lorridal
W. L. Manor
Secretary of State
W.L. Mancr
Secretary
Marriages Recorded In County Listings
Marriages noted for January eighteenth in the county include Jamza Hs Stanton wed to Wirz Guggr in Pouaty, Pursie A Bannery wed to Sam A Reynoxps in Dover, and We. Wuiur wed to Many E Canrenter in Sussex County, with multiple reverends officiating.
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Jan. B. Merritt
Jamza Hs Stanton
Wirz Guggr
Pouaty
Dover
W. E. England
Pursie A. Bannery
Sam A. Reynoxps
Charles Schock
We. Wuiur
Many E. Canrenter
Sussex County
Grain Prices Report From Poowaverpyia and New York
White wheat values range from 2.00 to 2.05 with red wheat at 1.89 to 1.90. Corn prices show T5a8Sc in Poowaverpyia and 89 to 92 cents in New York. Oats move around 41 to 42 or 82 to 85 cents.
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Democratic Party
Poowaverpyia
New York
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Globe
Cuba
Jeremiaho Munro
Neuvitas
Vice Admiralty Court
Washington
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Courant
Tabernacle
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Supers Court
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Mi Cenigagean Iit
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Sacantah News
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Kennett Pike
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duPont
Gazelle
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Jamie Rey
Williington
Mastow
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United States of America
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Mill Creek Company
H. Todd
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Cape Henlopen
Atlantic Hotel
Lewes
Rickards, Seo’y
del. Railroad Company
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Delaware Railroad Company
J. P. Allee
Kent County Mutual Insurance Company
S. M. Fister
James Cowgill
Geo. B. Dickson
Delaware City
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