Democratic County Meeting in Kent County 1858
The Kent County Democratic meeting at Dover on Wednesday January 23 aims to choose delegates to the State Convention and to strengthen party organization. Speakers include W. M. Bates and Wigan Gavisson, urging union behind Democratic principles and warning against new parties and shifting policies.
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Kent County
Dover
Jane
Ll O’elack
A.M
Messares
Isms
Democratic Party
W. M. Bates
Anp Gavissony
Dan
Delaware abolitionism debate echoed in Denton Journal excerpts
A Denton Journal reprint argues Kent and Sussex counties in Delaware harbor strong anti abolitionist sentiment. The piece notes minimal abolitionist votes and counters claims of broad support, criticizing the Eastern Shore influenced press for overstating abolitionist gains. It cites historic local votes and Fremont electors to illustrate scant backing.
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Delaware
Denton Journal
Kent
Sussex
G. Carlisle
George Bonwell
Sre
Fremont
Remirel & Vee
Dover Meeting Splits Over New People's Party Delegation
A mixed opposition gathering in Dover attracted about three hundred delegates from New Castle Kent and Sussex counties. Tensions rose as Kent and Sussex delegates outmaneuvered New Castle to form a People’s Party platform with a call for union loyalty, tariffs on foreign goods, and equitable public land revenue sharing.
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Dover
Wilmington
New Gastte County
Kent
Sussex
New Castle
Wilcoington
Rodney
Vincent
Maine
People's Party
Fwo
Union of the States
Confederacy
G. P. Fisher
Sam Townsend
J. A. Alderdice
W. B. Morris
N. B. Smithers
F. Barr
Enoch Fleming
Barr
Little Creek Hundred
Preent
Frederica and Milford notes from June 10, 1868
A lively Frederica scene with merchants modern washing machines by Kent County partners Wright and Herring selling well at 500 dollars. Milford hosts a show and ice cream at Fowler’s saloon as Dover reports housing, politics, and a new party chatter.
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Felton Bea
Pelton Hotel
Hess
BR. W. Reynolda & Brother
Wright
Herring
Kent County of En
Frederica
Jas. Cook
Dr. Barton
Backwasters
Sern Townsend
Milford
Bolf Mast
Milford Hotel
Shockley
Unico
Wa. D. Fowler
Peter W. Hall
Eminent Texan General Henderson and Political Rise
The narrative recalls Gen Henderson’s early life in Texas, his role in the Mexican War capstone, and his ascent to Senate leadership after serving as a governor and militia figure. It notes his ties to Gen Rusk, his reputation, and the respect he earned among colleagues and in the Texas frontier. Split between references to his public service and posthumous recognition, the piece also mentions political strife in Washington with challenged bids and party maneuvers surrounding naval construction and age-related issues.
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Texas
Washington
Henderson
Rusk
Senate
Hienderwo
Wat
Rosk
Mallory
Trang Pepaseens
Congress
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