This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Delaware State Reporter
Location
Dover, Delaware, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1856
Page
2
A historical analysis argues for a federal balance keeping states sovereign within a union. It traces the formation of the United States from colonial independence to a confederation and finally a constitutional republic, defending reserved state rights, especially on slavery, extradition, and territorial governance amid past expansions and crises.
In a December 31 1855 Washington address Franklin Pierce argues that sectional agitation risks dissolution of the Union. He warns new states carved from territories would threaten constitutional compact, urging loyalty to Constitution and national unity amid debates over slavery and republic governance.
In the Thirty-fourth Congress, the House continues balloting for Speaker. Banks leads with 103 votes, Richardson 72, Fuller 32, Pennington 6, with 5 scattering. total 213. A 170-vote plurality was needed for choice, and adjournment followed without a Speaker.
A late 19th century paper discusses the President's lengthy address amid international strain with Sweden and Spain and domestic unrest. It notes Kansas and Nebraska passions, factionalism, and calls for prudent leadership, while also covering a Dover train arrival and a local assault incident near Fore Landing.
Two marriage notices appear. Mir Dexxex Sravesos wed Miss Eumanera Kine on the 3a inst. by Rev. C. Karsner. On the 3d inst., Narmaxzy Newwax married Enmza Jasx Dessis, both of Kent County, per the same officiant.
Special notice states all policies in the Fer teers Mescal Fire Insurance Company of Delaware expire if the 1856 interest is not paid in advance. H Todd, agent, Dover Del, issues the directive.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.