Editor’s Vindication of Democracy Against Know Nothing Attacks
A long defense by the editor of the Reporter against Know Nothing office holders and the Protectionist by alleging forged statements, political duplicity, and attempts to recruit the editor to their party. The piece recounts meetings, alleged offers of nomination, bond seizures, and critiques of Attorney General George P. Fisher, plus Portland Oregon returns on a racial issue showing strong anti Negro sentiment.
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Know Nothing
R.N. Merriken
George P. Fisher
Mersiken
Know Nothing Party
Fisher
Dover
Congress
American Party
Col. Whiteley
Peronier
Democratic Party
Democratic
Milford
Know Nothings
Geo. P. Fisher
Aus
G. P. Fisher
Maine
Delaware
Junta of
Partizan
Equal Rights
J. M. Clayton
Washington
Department of State
Ynixe
Protectionist
Samuel Townsend
Geotienan
Satrce
Ove
Attorney General
Prothonotary
Fragmentary 19th Century Legal Note Amid Unclear Overtures
Fragments indicate Lupe and consideration engaged in a dispute with conclusive evidence pointing to their own part. Their overtures were rejected by us despite explicit declarations to the contrary. The matter bears on its evidence that efforts were exerted and the record reflects disputed statements.
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Lupe
Bribery Allegations Widen in State Attorney General Case
The article reports on a bribery accusation involving the Attorney General, alleging attempts to influence editors and voters with money to secure political advantage. It discusses legal limits on bribery accusations, the risk of libel, and asserts the court of public opinion should judge while criticizing conduct unbecoming of the state's top legal official.
Protectionist Backlash Appeals to Know Nothing Past
A heated editorial exchange targets the Protectionist line and the Know Nothing party of 1854. The Freedom movement editors challenge defense of the era while promising future exposure of party figures in office. The piece also notes a Fox-Chase victory over party operatives and cites a Denmark US treaty with shipping and pilot arrangements.
Classic American Cyclopaedia and Debates Works for Subscribers
A paper advertises The Debates abridgment of Congress from organization to present time and a Cyclopaedia as a complete general knowledge dictionary. Subscribers may contact the Dover agent by mail or in person to obtain these fifteen volume octavo sets.
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Thero Fe
Cuasues A. Casa
Grono Repuar
Congress
Dover
Prominent Patent Remedies Promised for Epilepsy and Health
A garbled 19th century advertisement fragment touts Dr Hasee's VrorTAULE Ephetic Pills as cures for epilepsy and nervous disorders, claiming special nervous system action and mail delivery from Baltimore. It also mentions hair restorer claims, Dr. Wood's Hair Restorative, and various tonics like Oxygenated Bitters and Moffat's Life Pills, with testimonials and promotional notes from Dr. Seth W. Fowle & Co. and dealers across the Union.
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Dr- Hawes Vroe- tasLy
Dr- Hasee
Seth 5
Ilance
Baltimore Street
Baltimore
Union
School Tax Notice and Collecting Schedule
The School tax for the current year has been prepared and sent to the collector. The committee delays collection to meet legal requirements and asks all unpaid taxpayers to settle promptly so accounts can be closed.
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W. Roderfield
T. C. Killen
WM. Sharp
Marriages in the county record several nuptials
On the 0th inst by Rev J N Magee Mr W W Cup ees to Mins Manx A His a Ley all of this County On the Sth inst by the same Mr W W Ivory to Miss Lavaes4 Exuscaworth all of Yorkshire England On the 6th inst by the same Hon J W Pansis to Mrs MARoaker W Couns both of Witlow Grove Kent County Del
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J. N. Magee
W. W. Cupees
Manx
A. Hisa- Ley
W. W. Ivory
Death notices and obituary for local residents and merchant
Died. On Friday 15th inst Mrrewent Ersept On Sunday 17th inst Joax Hen infant son of John Hard On Saturday 16th inst Coances Hexar VWeverrs merchant at Little Creek Landing aged 35 He was generous and charitable though not professing Christianity Capt Heveria’s remains followed by mourners An aged mother survives and prayers for comfort are offered.
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John Hard
Coances
Heveria
Dover Market Prices January 23, 1859
Dover prices list shows daily market items including white wheat at 120 per bushel, red wheat at 191, potatoes 62 bushels, oats at 25, chickens 5 per dozen, ducks 300 per unit, and other grains and poultry among scattered entries clear from the OCR data.
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Dsanuary
Planr
Pr. Bi
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