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Delaware State Reporter

Location

Dover, Delaware, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1855

Page

2

Delaware State Reporter Terms and Advertising Rates

The notice lists subscription terms for the Semi-Weekly Reporter at two dollars per year paid in advance, with eight dollars if not prepaid, and single issues at five cents. It outlines renewal conditions, advertising rates for one insertion at fifty cents per square and twenty six cents for each subsequent insertion, and guidelines for displayed advertisements, meetings reports, and nonanonymous communications.

Bonger Democratic Party Nonymous Communications

Re-Election of Wm H Seward Sparks Know Nothing Debate

The 1855 discussion centers on whether Seward's Senate re-election marks a Know Nothing victory or defeat. Opponents accuse the Know Nothings of anti-American tactics while backers warn that Seward’s fate signals broader party influence. The New York Herald opposed Seward, arguing his defeat would affect Know Nothing prospects in the South and the 1856 presidential campaign.

Senate of United States Partizan Know Nothings Sewage Know Nothing The New York Herald Lewanon Henry A. Wise Virginia Mr. Wisk Sewarp H. Stewarp New York Ww. H. Sewarp Sewarn Mr. Srwaro

Session of Nebraska Territory Legislature and Know Nothing debate

The Nebraska Territory assembly convened its first session amid partisan mix of Democrats and Whigs with Borkas ing and acting Governor Cox ming presiding. Resolutions favored popular sovereignty and commentary on Know Nothingism contrast Seward’s abolitionist stance, while debates touched on capital location and a proposed Pacific road project.

Borkasing T. B Coxming Council House of Representatives Uvah J. L. Saazo Richardson County A. J. Hansom Douglass County Qxnehacir Ig Pacific Prairies Ronemrsox Worthen Bates

Possible Know Nothing Defection Influences Vote

The writer discusses a split in the Know Nothing order and the impact of defections on recent votes. It questions whether supporters for Mr. Senaep were from the dissident faction and whether this would validate or refute accusations of collusion. Further actions by Sew amp and future steps are awaited to reveal truth.

State Council Senaep Mr. Sewamp

Delaware Legislative Proceedings Read Third Time and Passed

Morning session in Tonspar February 13 reports acts to incorporate Wilmington fire company Kent county agricultural society Brandywine railroad company and to divide district No 19 in New Castle county. Senate passed several third readings and approved charter amendments and juror changes. afternoon sees divorces and bank charters debated. Remonstrances against Delaware Railroad aid heard. adjourned to 10 tomorrow.

Delaware Fire Company Wilmington Agricultural Society of Kent County It and Brandywine Railroad Company Senate DuPont New Castle County Mary A. Nichols Delaware College Lewes Rehoboth Huns Dred McKee Middletown Hall Company Afr Prettyman Lewes Railroad and Wharf Company Wilson Asbury M. E. Church of Cullen Levy Court Eilegned Ellerood W. W. Morgan Sussex County Messrs Ellegood, Waples and Groves Mount Salem Laws House Sheppard P. Houuston Joint Committees of Conference Farmer's Brandywine Henry Delaware Ellegood Yeas Woodall Delaware Railroad Company Waples Woodward Mgr. Xfoore

Mechanics Bank of Wilmington Incorporation Passes Third Reading

The legislature reports third reading and passage of An Act to incorporate the Mechanics Bank of Wilmington. An Act in relation to Banks also passes. The Senate adjourns to 3 PM after readings. House and Senate exchange amendments on the bank bill and related measures. Afternoon session notes enrollment and signing of bills. The joint resolution is presented for concurrence.

Mechanics Bank of Wilmington Senate Henry House Mechanics’ Bank Wilmington Wrosesnar Fee Seward Howes

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