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Newspaper
Delaware State Reporter
Location
Dover, Delaware, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1855
Page
2
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The piece lauds Know Nothing opposition gains in Philadelphia Wilmington and Lancaster, reports losses for the order in those cities, and applauds Democratic resolve. It cites judicial and electoral alarms, condemns Know Nothing tactics, and urges continued action to safeguard republican institutions.
An essay argues selection of a lifelong pursuit should match natural bent rather than education alone. It cites Washington and Franklin as examples of innate inclination guiding success and cautions against forcing a trade contrary to temperament. It contrasts American freedom with European apprenticeship and calls for nurturing individual choice to maximize national excellence.
The Massachusetts Legislature votes to remove U.S. Commissioner Judge Loring over fugitive slave duties, prompting defense of judicial independence and warning of partisan manipulation. The piece argues a judge must follow oaths over faction, while warning of retaliatory actions by the South and urging the Governor to block the move. A second item cites a John O Groat Journal gossip on Prince Albert criticizing Times coverage and fearing a drift toward republicanism.
The Rev Charles J Halsey rector of Christ Church New York was accidentally killed while inspecting a Union Square building He fell from the fourth floor through a large window opening to the ground dying shortly after He was in his 46th year and a son in law of President King of Columbia College An apparent balance loss caused the fall and his death details include his family connection and the incident location
The Monroe County Grand Jury reports secret oath bound societies influencing voting and pressuring electors. It cites penalties for perjury and calls on the court to address violations of election law. Witnesses refused to answer, hindering full disclosure of cases.
The Massachusetts Know Nothing State Council held its annual meeting at Tremont Temple to elect state officers. John W. Foster became president, James E Farwell vice president, and antif slavery resolutions passed with strong support signaling a shift within the order. Delegates to the June national council were named, including Henry Gardner and others.
A fragmentary 1855 column reports on Newfoundland seal fishery arrivals, troop movements to Texas, and various short notices. It mentions four vessels with twelve thousand seals, a U.S. Mounted Rifles detachment moving from Missouri to New Orleans toward Fort McIntosh, and smaller items about potatoes, guano shipments, a noted murder case capture, marriage rumors, postal prepayment, a breach of promise verdict, patents granted, and assorted international notes including Paris expositions and unrest.
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