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Newspaper
Delaware State Reporter
Location
Dover, Delaware, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1858
Page
2
The passage recalls a warm holiday gathering with gifts, stories of Cinderella and Sinbad, and a wish for life to be a perpetual Christmas. Family members across ages share affection as hours pass quickly, the clock tolls ten, and parting comes with rekindled memories of a cherished holiday collected in a rosewood box.
A long letter from Virginia to a correspondent recounts Sunday scenes in New Orleans. The writer notes fire companies parading, theatre ads, and varied city vices, contrasting pious worship with secular amusements. He mentions St. Charles Hotel, the Crescent City, and a planned visit to see Collins, while reflecting on moral judgments and local life.
In the Thirty-Fifth Congress debate on the Pacific Railroad Bill the Senate weighed an amendment to link the eastern terminus near the 49th parallel to the southern border. A substitute bill by Watson outlined a commission to map a route from the Missouri river to San Francisco with detailed duties, salaries, and a two year timeline. Discussion covered American iron use, tariff protection, and funding mechanics, with emphasis on keeping construction within American resources and costs.
The funeral car of Napoleon I arrives in Paris with General Sir J Burgoyne leading the transfer to the Invalides. Prince Napoleon, General Count d Ornang, the Governor and the war minister attend as Burgoyne delivers Queen Victoria s symbolic gift. The car will rest in St Jerome chapel beside Napoleon s tomb.
A writ of venditioni exponas directs sale on December 27, 1858 at 1 pm in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County. Property includes a 300 acre Broad Creek tract in parcels, adjoining Doctor Stephen Green and others, with a two story dwelling, outbuildings, orchard, and access to Apple and Peach trees. Seized as Cyrus Ward's property, cash sales.
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