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Newspaper
Delaware State Reporter
Location
Dover, Delaware, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1855
Page
2
The Delaware State Reporter outlines subscription rates and terms, listing prices for semi weekly issues, single numbers, and longer ads. It names agents in Wilmington Philadelphia and details payment and distribution arrangements, including liberal ad policies and authorized agents.
The piece reports extended, heated exchanges in the Delaware legislature amid Know Nothing controversies. It details newspaper debates, accusations of lies, party alignments, and public notices about parliamentary actions and alleged pamphleteering, with vivid but cautious commentary on the era’s political rancor.
An 1830s letter argues dividing Murderkill and Dover Hundreds to ease voting, reduce delays, and curb disputes at polls. It urges a legislative committee study, cites election injuries from large districts, and links districting with fair school funding and tax practices.
Two patrons in Dover argue over prices and a levy on oysters and trimmings. Mr Dean refuses to lower his regular 12 1/2 cent plate price, prompting threats of free gratis service, while the pair storms out declaring local charges outrageous and vowing to pay another levy before leaving.
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