Early American Newspapers and Revolutionary Era Facts
A summary of early press history noting Boston and New York advertising criminals, the Loyalist and Patriot roles of papers, the Watertown issue, and statistics on colonial journalism including the 37 titles at the war’s start, eight Loyalist, five transferals, and the Worcester Spy lineage. It also contrasts US and British publication numbers and highlights religious newspapers’ reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Watertown
United States
Massachusetts
Worcester
Great Britain
England
The Next Presidency Election Reflections And Warnings
The article surveys upcoming presidential elections, urging careful voter judgment. It cites constitutional tradition, warns of rising political violence, and urges enlightened patriotism, citing Patrick Henry and past administrations to frame future choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freemen of America
Virginia
Patricx Henry
Beon
Adams
Hannisen
Tayton
Political currents and party notes in 1856 era
A long, fragmented column discusses Democratic strength, candidate talk for 1856 led by Dannas of Pennsylvania, Know Nothing issues in Ohio, and editorials from the Cleveland Express. It covers political maneuvers, advertising campaigns, Maine legislature fusion, and Virginian governor Wise's inauguration with NY Herald views on New York Democratic unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Dannas
Pennsylvania
Jong
Axp Sawso
Reporter
Cleaveland Express
Dark Lantern Party
Ohio
Know Nothing Organ
Dover
Constitution of
E. F. Mexies
Oberlin
Loraine Co
Express
Maxsox
Delaware Sentinel
Erebus
Cleveland
Chase
Know Nothing
Munson
Delaware
the Sentinel
The
New York Herald
Bue- Hanan
State of
New York
Severe Winter Snow Delays Mail Runs and Streets
Snow began Saturday noon and lingered to Sunday with two feet average depth and drifts to six feet. Sleighing prospers for those with access, but travel slows as upper and lower mails are delayed. A stagecoach ran off near the Academy. passengers rescued with no serious injuries. Local notices report a new depot agent appointment, religious revival gains, bank dividends, and a romantic Milton marriage interrupted by the father but resolved with a private wedding. a fatal accidental shooting and a church sexton accident add to a slate of local news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Sracs
Nilford
Academy
Milton
Georgetown
Diamond State
Faral
Nathanial Coverdale
Mary Ann
Slaughter Neck
Cedar Creek Hundred
John Bermett
Harri' Pam
Justice Trorsey
Milford
Wm. Spence
Pheoner McNatt
Mispillion Hundred
Philadelphia New Crime Wave Touched by Pickpockets and Rioters
The report details increasing street crimes in Philadelphia. A young lady lost eighty dollars in a pocketbook on a omnibus, another man had a wallet with eighty Ohio notes and twenty Nassau bills stolen after riding earlier. George Carb was attacked near Market Street Bridge with injuries, prompting warnings about dissolute city elements. The piece also notes a failed Beecher lecture and describes a counterfeit Farmers Bank note and market data on grain and flour, corn, wheat, oats, and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Nassau
New York City
George Carb
Bertram & Co
West
Philadelphia
Market Street Bridge
Carlo
Carb
Ald
Peple
Henry Ward Beecher
People's Literary Institute
Musical Fund
Farmers’ Bank
Dover
Del
Fires and Accidents Reported Across 1855 Year
The article records 193 fires in the United States for 1855 with property loss estimated at 13 049 000 dollars and 171 lives lost. It lists railroad accidents 142 with 116 killed and 539 wounded, steamship incidents totaling 27 with 6 killed and 107 wounded, and notes declines from 1854. It also notes deaths of Revolutionary War soldiers and centenarians, and mentions the Arago steamship bringing London dates and world news including the capture of Kars and Austrian diplomacy. It includes local notices on a 1812 soldiers convention, the death of Joseph Scott, a bookseller, and a short business notice for Jones & Co. with uniform pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tun Yest
Cartene
Kans
Arago
New York
London
Kars
Wilson
Austria
Esterhazy
St. Petersburgh
Joseph Scott
Our State
Scott
Our City
Wilmington Gazette
Grain and commodity prices in a historical market listing
A compact price table shows per bushel and per unit costs for staple commodities and materials. Items include flour at 1100 dollars per barrel, wheat new at 185 per bushel, corn 70, oats 374, flaxseed 140, and wood cord prices for hickory 400 and oak 300. Butter and lard quoted, eggs per dozen 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osgood
California
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward Ports
James Kirk
Wm. J. Enos
New Castle County
Cosnorourax
Uxios
Cosmopolitan Association
Coxensss Coxal
Senate
House
Etheridge
Brown
Banks
Richardson
Fuller
Scattering
T. B. Perrisox
Maine
Washington
Central America
Copersarris
Amet
Texky A. Wise
Richmond
Jons B. Serra
Delaware Railroad Company
Surman
Methodist Episcopal Church
C. Kansxer
Wilmington
Deccas
Ormal
Fourth
Chesnut Streets
New York Historical Socie
Good Southern
Mazatlan
Napotron Terman
San Bias
Terman
San Lucas
la Paz
Punta Prieta
Blancarte
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Co
McDowell
Woman's Advocate
Jonah
Phila. Sun
Cook
Helmbeld
Fearuxs
Jones & CO
Crescent
Novably
Merrill
Ouwanp Y. Warre
E. J. Suzawoop
W.L. Gray
Lewes
Herry W
Cornelius Wiltbank
Cape Hensopen
Bath
Glasgow
Pencader Hd
Jacos ST. Avara
Christiana
Racnel Riven
Wm. Ryder
A. B. Richardson
Geo. M. Stetson
A. B. Richardson & Co
A.B. Richardson
Camden
Dover Markets
Joven
Kecol B23
Farners’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Mill Creek Company
H. Todd
Cape Henlopen Steamboat Company
Atlantic
ST. Nicholas
S. Rickards, Sec’y
DRL
Det. Barroan Co
F. Allee
Botice
Kent County Mutual Insurance Company
S. M. Fisler
Smyrna
James Cowgill
Geo. B. Dickson
Decisim
Brooker & Marsh
SD Commission
North Third Street
Vine
Messrs
WH. M. McClure & Brothers
Market St
Benj. C. Brooker
Baylis & Brooker
S. Marsh
Archamboult
J. P. Comegys, Esq
J.S. Buckscaster
Frederica
Sivas C. Mason
Berrytown
Kent Co
Diamond Stata
Third and
Feexch
Jenily
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