Abolition Controversy Dominates Dover Paper
The Dover issue attacks the News for endorsing abolitionists and infidels while detailing a 1854 Know Nothing controversy with Dr. Bond. It links abolitionism to treason and predicts strong backlash in 1860, citing Beecher Parker and local political shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariner
Nets
Delaware
Nars
Beecher
Parker
Neats
Christian Advocate and Journal
Bond
Know Nothingism
Partizan
Sussex County
Reroniss
Know Nothing Party
Outrage Provokes Citizens to Rally Against Incubus in Delaware
The piece condemns the News for praising Beecher and Parker, calling the acts unprecedented and shocking. It questions motives of the press, arguing that a paid or sympathetic stance undermines public peace and urges citizens to unite to rid the state of the influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecher
Parker
Delaware
Eather
Sherife
Wendi
Highman Duck Cresk Hundred
Ponas
Foewell
Simyrna
SmyrDay Dock
Kent County
Porth-Weat
Mason
Wilmington
M. Denning
Baily
James Taylor
Luxerp
Sjorn Green
Jonathan Carrow
Marderkiln Hundred
State of
James Green
William Lindale
John Finan
Thomas Pickering
Thomas Maden
Alexander Jackson
Thomas Downham
Dover
George Jones
Willian Hirons
Nathaniel Mifflin
Joan Green
Sherif
Novi
Carter
TIE
JCELL
D&y
William E. Carter
Main Street
Public Square
The Pardon of Brady and Implicated Parties
The piece urges a full legislative inquiry into the Brady pardon and associated letters. It argues that no denial has been made, questions forgery rumors, and calls for impeachment if guilt is found, to strip officials of power and condemn the actions as partisan abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Brennan
Guxette Extra
People’s Party
Brennen
Sfidavits
The
Delaware Journal
Democratic Party
Administration of Mr Buchanan and contemporary issues
A political overview praises President Buchanan for handling post‑preceding legacies and defends his two remaining years as comparatively smooth. It credits his administration with stabilizing Kansas, suppressing abolitionism, and advancing law and infrastructure while noting opposition and rising tensions in Milford and Saline County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
Hag
Pierce
Fillmore
Congress
Kansas
Paraguay
Pacific
South
Kent Co. Mutual Insurance Company
Kent County Mutual Insurance Company
Isler
Smyrna
J.B. Clements
James Cowgill
Dover
Jacob Y. Fonth
Milford
Wm. M. Stickwan
Lewes
John D. Rodney
Georgetown
James Ponder
Milton
George M. Davis
Bridgeville
A. Mauok
Laurel
Geo
B. Digkson
Sec
Free Negro Question in Maryland and Union fears
A Delmarva reader argues the Maryland slave system faces dire risk from free negro suffrage and swift racial changes. The letter warns of political revolt, loss of property, and potential war as white holders resist emancipation and a southern drift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Cambridge
Del
Sussex
Delaware
Marmy
Vermont
Neil
Pinkney
Chase
Union
North
Carroll
Washington
Senate
Manussion
St. Domingo
America
Portugal
Spain
East Indies
Cape of Good Hope
New World
Africa
Indi
Prebes
Lins
Maryland views on slavery and abolitionist influence
A Maryland letter argues abolitionism harms white labor and warns that free negroes threaten the state’s progress. It links the slave trade to civilization, cites the Somerset decision, colonial policy, and colonization schemes, and urges unity to confront the race question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Geis
Africa
Mgkk
Bedthemp
Maryland
France
Hayti
Mannsfield
Somerset
London
England
Wilberforce
Clarkson
Sierra Leone
New England
South
Bishop Asbury
Coke
Methodist
Joln Q. Adams
Virginia
Abolitionista
Europe
Ireland
Austria
Germany
Democracy as enduring force in party politics and progress
A rhetoric piece argues democracy persists as the vital principle driving progress and expansion, opposing Toryism and federalist constraints. It asserts the Democratic party cannot die until constitutional collapse and praises self government, sovereignty, and republican expansion across borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lobisiana
Connecticut
Democratic Party
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George W. F. Wicholson
Marnelawites
Mitford
Jirenaay
Edinburg Quarterly Review
Frank Leslie
New Monthly
Arthur's Home
Gody
Lady's
Eaxtn
Saline County
Timais
Tay
Barrie
Liam
Loenry Wood
Concord
Congregational Journal
Wrowna & Co
Uentleman
Henry Wood
T. Butts
D. F. Burton
Bimpson
Camden
Col
Meveriu & Hobson
Little Crook Landing
the Key
Alter & Whiliston
Alter & Williston
South Freont St
Hiladelphia
Durer
Duke
Charles Fitzgerald
Mary Fitzgerald
Christian Watchman
Zion’s Herald
National Washington
Herald
Cincinnati
Boston Journal
United
Tran
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Orrice Dios
S.M. Harrington
Alex. J. Taylor
Faya
Ee Jos
P Comegys
Daniel Godsin
Geo P Fisher
RW Reynoles
William Sharp
Henry Ridgely
J. A. Nicholson
Sautabury
GOA Pomwill
Doven
J.T. Weald
St Wallington
A. R. Evans
Gentral
Eaves Seaford
F. M
Seaford
Mer & Nalloway
Joseph McDowell
Market Street
Tim
Jonin McDowell
Calyton F. Wawkins
Pet
Front Ste
Madison
Monrow
Wimington
Dellsrare
Stewart & Clark
CY Little Cresk Landing
Nelsoka
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