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Democratic Party
Breker
Duscan
July 3 1855 editorial note on heat easing absence
The recent hot weather will excuse us with our readers for the absence of the equal quantity of editorial. The brief note signals how climate affected the paper’s editorial output and reader expectations on a Tuesday in mid 19th century.
Dover Needs a Market House for Town and Country
A historical letter advocates establishing a market house in Dover to boost convenience and prices. It argues other towns with markets better serve both producers and buyers, reducing reliance on Philadelphia and trader exploitation, while outlining benefits of regular market days, predictable pricing, and improved access to fresh goods for residents. It notes concurrent local disruptions, canal prospects, and nearby towns already enjoying market benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
New Castle
Huston
Maryland
Philadelphia
Capegially
Bhalf
Fourth of July Celebrations Planned by Smyrna and Camden
The issue notes preparations for independence day celebrations in Smyrna and Camden. Camden grove events include an oration by Geo. P. Fisner and a later by Witharp Savrspeny, with dinner by Carrow and tickets through A J Taylor. Smyrna plans a band, speeches by multiple orators, and a large fireworks display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Dover
Geo. P. Fisner
Witharp Savrspeny
Carnuw
Campden Hotel
A.J Taylor
Carrow
Smyrna
Great Air Line Railroad Meeting at Lewes Del
Citizens of Lewes and vicinity gathered at Larrs United States Hotel to hear delegates from New Jersey about the New York and Norfolk Air Line Railroad Company. Plans describe uniting New Jersey Delaware Maryland and Virginia lines under one company with cheap construction, high speed, and shortened New York to Norfolk travel times. Subscriptions and stock grants from Atlantic Sussex and other areas noted. the project to be organized in New Jersey on July 16.
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Lewes
Del
Larr
United States Hotel
New Jersey
Henry FP. Rodney
Dhs
Torrey
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
New York and Norfolk Jet Line Railroad Company
Cape Charles
Hudna River
New York
Nordik
Compan
Philadelphia
Cape Island
Congress Hall
Mangon House
Washington House
Columbia
Mc Vernon
McMakins
Judge Walker
May's Landing
Atlantic County
Col. Mulier
Sussex County
Baltimore
Pklawary
Sasarx
How can a Methodist Be a Know Nothing
A Maryland reader quotes a Boston remark arguing Methodists should not join the Know Nothing party. The piece cites scripture and church roles from pastors, deacons, and bishops, condemning oath taking, secrecy, and anti immigrant zeal. It condemns Know Nothingism as hostile to New Testament teaching and to mercy. John Wesley is cited in protest.
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Maryland
United States
Hagerstown Mail
Lord Jesus Christ
James
God
Tanothy
Erate
Surrey
St. Mathew
Desas
Earth
Pather
Son
Bishop
John Wesley
Allied successes before Sebastopol reported fully
News from the Baltic notes Allied gains near Sebastopol with guns targeting Russian harbor ships. French forces took 502 prisoners and 73 cannons as their lines push deeper. The Kerch operation reached its objective in 74 hours, with fortifications abandoned and a Turkish force damaged.
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Baltic
Sebastopol
Tchernia
Kertsch
Sebastepet
Berdransk
Camn
Arghst
Lyons
Miranda
Gonitebs
Cam
Foreign War News From The Front Lines
A fragmented clipping reports Allies advancing near the Kouben while Assians plan a railroad through Perekop isthmus. English forces shell Cronstadt and form a line across the bay. Spanish Carlist unrest persists with a French Madrid mail seized and burned. Sardinia’s king negotiates for the English Princess Royal. In China, Imperialists gain minor helps against rebels.
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Ongsia
Kouben
Isthmis
Perekop
Cronstadt
Spain
Madrid
Sardinia
China
Declaration of Independence Based on Grievances and Rights
A historical exposition argues that governments derive powers from the governed and may be abolished for abuses. It asserts universal rights to life liberty and happiness and details grievances by a British king including taxation, legislation, and military rule, urging colonies to seek self government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Tie
Declaration of Independence and a Market Advertisement
The text includes the 1776 Declaration of Independence asserting colonies’ right to freedom and severance from Britain, followed by an 19th century advertisement for Jones & Co. Crescent clothing store promoting uniform low prices, bespoke tailoring, and ready-made goods in Philadelphia. It blends political proclamation with commercial copy, featuring dates, places, and business details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorny
Jones & CO
Crescent
Philadelphia
Jones &Co
Married in Philadelphia at United States Hotel
On the 28th June at the United States Hotel Philadelphia Dr Joax W Swanp and Miss Many A Starrox both of Gamden Delaware were married by Rev W E England.
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Jnne
United States Hotel
Philadelphia
W. E. England
Joax W. Swanp
Death in Newcastle Del Woolsox Man Dies at 27
Janes S. Woolsox dies at Newcastle Delaware on Wednesday June 27 in the 28th year of his age.
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Newcastle
Del
Janes S. Woolsox
Local Post Office Letters For July 1 1855 List
A stale postal listing shows names including William Bostick, Covington, Chadwick, Douhton, Maul Dyer, Deer & Bro, Francis Fealy, Griffin, Rev. Gibson, Hervilow, Mary Hardgue, Saral Harper, Tarvey, Jones, Lofland, Laws, and others. It notes credited recipients awaiting GE designation and indicates the post office at LEIF with quarter ending June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Del
Allabach
William Bostick
Mr. Covington
Wm. A. Chadwick
Robert Douhton
Maul Dyer
Wm. Deer & Bro
Fealy
Conor Francis
J. Griffin
Rev. C. Gibson
Richard Hervilow
Mary Hardgue
Saral Harper
Francis, Tarvey
William Jones
Elias Johnson
Amy Jones
James Jones
William Lofland
Henry Laws
Bass CO
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Thayaare
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Appar
Oppranos
K. N
Know Nothing State Council of
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Boston
D. F. Berton
Maine
New Mexico
Fauntleroy
Portland
Isaac Reed
Waldoboro
Nebraska
Mariisp Axp Delawanrk
Easton Star
Maryland and Delaware Railroad
Baston
Gascattar
Mir Pinkerton
Danmsen
Accas
Henam
Shep
Siechek
Seg Ag Greve
Mabion Teita
F.C. Stomembarg
Dese Lane
IL NF
Mea
Gon Ty
Choremtaan
Joho
United States of Americs
Congress
Uae
John
Dover Markets
Jas. L. Bewley
South Wharves
Stevenson
P. M
Post Office
Geo. Stevenson
P.M
SIG
Berry
Samret David
Henry Dorothy
Lacan M. Daniels
Samet Evan
Henry Finamore
Lidis Finamore
Wm. L. Flowers
Albert Farrow
Griffo
Charles Tindson
Thomas W
Leif
Bowers
Mark G. Chambers
Beevers
Beach
Kent Co
Tel
Hiladelphia
Southern
Java
Sugar House
Maracaibo
Lovering’s
Laguayra
Rio
Hyson
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