The Maine Law Debate and the Know Nothing Charge
The Statesman and the Star argue over Maine Law votes in the Delaware Legislature. The newspaper contends Know Nothing candidates were elected via deception and party pledges, while defending its own public critiques and urging accountability for political deception and just government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesman
Starceman
Know Nothing Party
Maine Law Party
Democratic Party
Know Nothing
Davin C. Wises
St Wilimington
Maine League
Maine
Delaware Journal
Gezete
European War Debates and Tax Burdens Amid Crimea News
The piece laments European rulers pursuing war against Russia while Britain doubles taxes to fund it. It criticizes imperial vanity and insists the United States enjoys independence. It highlights crowded battlefields in Crimea and widespread hardship from public debt and taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
England
Russia
Crimea
United States
Thormune
Anvirg
Cre
Maine Lawn State Convention backs Curzon League associations
The Odessa Maine Lawn State Convention endorses Curzon League Associations and urges statewide formation. The piece denounces use of the names of Messrs. Caxon and Bates by the Maine Law party, accusing the faction of subterfuge and political opportunism to gain respectability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Odessa
Cantwell’s Bridge
Curzon League
Yayoi Guatlainwa
Fredy
Gayé
Messrs
Wrurtam Canyon
Daniel M. Bates
Drexling Dembec
Maine Law Party
Cax Won
Bates
Canson
Barrs
Democratic Party
Attack on the Masonic Order Debate in Republican Article
A Republican article attacks the Free Masons as a political influence while defending the order. It argues office holders include many Masons and praises the organization as virtuous and protective, countering critics who claim it corrupts public service. Petersburg Virginia election results show Democratic victory by about one hundred votes.
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New Castle
ianZit
Mort
Iamow
Morgan Crisade
Wingie
Ignudlican
Megans
Trenty
Recrep Acate
Petersburg
Virginia
Providence Journal
Jesus Christ
K. N
Pennsylvanian
Elkton, Md
Publication Freedom versus Know Nothing Propaganda
Editorial denounces Know Nothing party efforts to suppress newspapers and curtail free suffrage. It warns officials and readers against anti republican and dictatorial measures, urging strong support for an American press and vigilant defense of republican liberties.
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Jefferson
Knew Nothing Party
Roloueer
Amenean Party
Countey
Thero
Euah
Republicas
Roerd
Court Proceedings in New Castle Trial Dockets
The New Castle court met on Monday with Hon. Harrington, Doston, and Fisher presiding. Grand Jury sworn. E. Wootten charged the Court. Trials include Isaac Walker not guilty for assault and battery. Gideon Hakill guilty with $210 fines and costs. John McCabe not guilty for breaking an outhouse. Warner Miller not guilty of stealing $75. James Brown and Joel Bryant guilty in liquor cases with 20 dollars in each plus costs. John Parker, Osgood, Grubb not guilty in riot. Patrick McClosher not guilty for hog theft. John Brent pleaded guilty but court ruled not guilty due to weak intellect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
M. Harrington
John W. Douston
George P. Fisher
E. Wootten
Isaac Walker
Algolt Arid
Gideon EB Hakill
John McCabe
Warner Miler
James Brown
Joel B Bryant
John Parker
George Osgood
Lewis C. Grubb
Patrick McClosher
Thomas Lambert
John Brent
James L. Devon
Grilty
Verdet Grilty
Delaware State Temperance Society Holds Odessa Meeting
The Delaware State Temperance Society met in Odessa last Tuesday. Resolutions praised pro prohibition votes, urged enforcement of the Maine Liquor Law, urged publishing the law in pamphlet form, and planned next gatherings in South Milford and Delaware City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mawe Law Convestiors
Delaware State Temperance Society
Odessa
General Assembly
Maine
Ts. L.corsin
New York
Hasheen
Daniel Corbit
New Castle County
H. F. Hall
Wm. Cannon
Sussex County
J. Eaton
W. Hirens
Kent County
D. MM. Bates
J. C. Clark
J. Cowgill
E. Dawson
Milford
Delaware City
Pennsylvania
Columbus
Philadelphia and Baltimore RR Purchases Land for New Depot
The Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Company bought five acres in front of their Bikton depot to build a larger station modeled after the Chester structure. At Smyrna Bank stockholders meeting, James R. Clement and George Davis were named directors to replace resignations of James L. Bewley and Judge Ssout-Tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Company
Bikton
Chester
Earn of
Smyrna
James R. Clement
George Davis
James L. Bewley
Ssout
Steamship Asia Arrives at Halifax with Distant Europe News
Report from Fontes News notes Asia's Halifax arrival last Monday with five days later European news. Details cover Vienna talks, Russia’s Sibastopol situation to the 23d, Goruchakoff's report, and ongoing bombardments, plus rumors of Prussia Austria understandings, Persia's Russia tilt, and a postponed French exhibition. Prices rise in cotton and breadstuffs.
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Fontes
Asia
Halifax
Europe
Vienna
Ragsyt
Sybastopol
Goruchakoff
Inkerman
Prussia
Austria
Menschikoff
Persia
Russia
Japan
United States
Simoda
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Nicholson
Palofrietor
povEng Delawar
Fix
Adegaee
Sagle
Friends of Republic
Republic
Jackson
House of Representatives
Leneth
Olyx
Telkwonee
Sioxex Surry
The
Independent Democrats
Eundis
Certan
Valerias
Sfateenian
Mavy
Tomers
Sherers
Prinriphes
Spriance Connex
Wooaroga
Ender
Aget
Agdentari Sevier
Washington
Hanover
Dresrens
Prdap
Mnet
Eer
Ocel
Mir
Patterson Peoadiiocs
Ponmaniat Bank of
Detroi, Mebogag ‘Nee Sbhed
Sam
K. N's
Harper's Ferry
Haxter’s Farey
Frank
Prince Flwemd Crnct House
Boston
Texas
Corps
San Antonio
St John NB
Casington
Rte
Cran
Herausa
Ronan Yomans
Cinelanati
Menee
New Orleans
Senday
Batloch
Port Gihesn
Mississippi
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