Delaware Reporter Terms of Subscription and Advertising
The Dover newspaper lists subscription rates for the Semi Weekly Reporter at two dollars per year in advance, with six cent single issues. It details renewal penalties for no notice of discontinuance and advertising rates by square inch, with higher charges for longer ads and flexible terms for frequent advertisers. It is an official paper notice from November 27, 1855.
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Democratic Party
Ovfigial
United States
Enwez
Dover
Britain and Russia menace and a Dover stable fire
The article condemns Britain’s aggressive stance toward Russia and outlines fears of England’s future attacks while recalling the Mexico war and expressing caution. It then reports a Dover fire at Mr. G. B. Dicefox’s premises, likely incendiary, with two men Mr. Dickson and Mr. Kiracx praised and the potential spread if wind had shifted, threatening nearby buildings.
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Russia
England
Reading
Mexico
G. B. Dicefox
Dickson
Kiracx
Mr. Dickson
Dover
Methodiat Church
Steamboat Hotel
Sympathy for Russia and Neutrality in a Crisis
The United States should withhold sympathy from the Allies against Russia and avoid bias toward either side. Reasons include Russia’s despotic government and strong commercial ties with the U.S., plus the practical need to protect relations with England and France. Public sentiment favors neutrality, tempered by concerns over the Franco British alliance and self preservation in trade.
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United States
Russia
England
Europe
Ior
Gisich
France
Ced
Russis
Enantry
Fire destroys granary and stables at Kurs Janes
A Friday fire gutted the granary and stables at Kurs Janes, burning about 600 bushels of Joserm & Monns corn and 100 bushels owned by James, plus fodder and straw. Only a horse survived. Fire suspected incendiary with no insurance. Nearby bungalow and storehouse narrowly saved by citizens. An unrelated dwelling near George town also burned. no insurance.
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Kurs Janes
Messrs. Joserm & Monns
James
B.D. Curzen
New Castle County Court Procrenines Summary
New Castle County items report disposed cases State v Carroll guilty verdict with lashes and ten days, James Saville found not guilty on receiving stolen money. Henry Justice sentenced on plea to restore 1266.73, to be lashed twelve times, imprisoned three months, plus six months in convict’s jacket. Coroner’s inquest finds death by accidental drowning near Taggart residence. Day observed with stores closed and churches open. U S District Court Delaware set for January trial of Townsend for robbing the Wilmington mail. Ghost threats injure a youth. Georgia fugitive slave debt bill discussed. Brate pardoned. cities’ finances cited as strained in San Francisco, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Chicago.
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New Castle County
New Castin
Johu Carroll
Lancery
James Saville
Henry Justice
William Hood
Boor
Pierce
the Delaware
Taggart
New Castle
United States District Court of Delaware
George M. Townsend
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Rival British moves spark American war scare in 1855
In correspondence from Philadelphia dated Nov 24 1855 observers discuss London Times manipulation and British policy toward the United States amid Crimean War tensions. Reports note Canadian news arrival, Russian and Allied maneuvers, and forthcoming changes in transatlantic steamship sailings. Local items include Barker the infidelity lecturer, Dr. McComb’s homicide case, Gov. Pollock’s pardon of Dr Beale, a quiet Thanksgiving, and a robbery at Lappenett Parry Clothiers on Second and Market Streets.
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Pruaperonia
Messus Kgapors
London Times
Times
United States
England
Vingland
Russia
Boylan
Santiago
Canada
Crimea
North Star
Pacific
New York
Liverpool
Ned Burnline
Sons of America
Barker
McComb
Alderman Reed
Alice Hallowell
Stuart
Stephen T. Beale
Gov. Pollock
Dr. Beale
Gmlty
Tana
Sach
Sta'e
Arch Street
Second
Market Streets
Lappenett & Parry Wee
Mate
Conrad
Crop market and local railway funding push in Maryland
The item reports wheat and corn price shifts in London influenced by European imports, with weekly sales totaling about 50 000 bushels and specific regional prices. It also details Maryland Delaware and Caroline subscription efforts for a new road project, highlighting Caroline’s strong funding progress and warnings against underfunding.
Panic at St Peters Church Amid Mock Alarm Fears
Sunday evening at St Peters Church Rochester the crowded house caused a rush as a boy knocked a glass light from a gallery window. Fearful cries of fire and collapse followed. A gallery boy fled to the ground, a young woman restrained from leaping, three women fainted, but no serious injuries occurred as the crowd calmed once the cause was found to be a trifling accident.
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Frigurty
Avprrons
Rochester Democrat
St. Peters Church
Rochester
Isle
Soven Decretve t Mr. Wells Defends Governor Bid
A contested Democratic gubernatorial candidate in New Hampshire pledges constitutional action to curb bigotry and protect rights. He vows to support laws promoting order education temperance and judiciary independence while opposing measures that infringe opinions or target groups by birth or religion. The piece also notes local corruption concerns over lotteries and a Know Nothing defection in Kentucky politics.
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Soven
Wells
New Hampshire
Harmicea
EuropeTensions and Crimea News From The Canada Telegraph
English furor over United States eases as reports from Vienna cite bombardment of Sevastopol beginning October 29. Russia allies, Sicily revolt rumors, and British alliance pressures feature in a wide summary of European affairs. Turkey moves on Kutars, Persia envoy departs, and France faces small political shifts.
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Canada
Liverpool
Helifax
England
United States
Vienna
Nicolsielf
Kouren
Constantine
Sebastopol
Crimean
Geni Carlrobert
Brgckholm
Sweden
Baplés
Sicily
Russia
Denmark
Kelle
le Nord
Ong
France
Tweland
Paris
Londod
Grand Vinter
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Agia
Omnar Puca
Shanyl
Selim Pacha
Erzercum
Kars
Qmar Pacha
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Persia
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London Times
Times
America
Bank of France
Sear
Great Britain
Pit
Boylan
Santiago
Cubs
Spain
Mure
New Orleans
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Don Domingo Modstich
Fernando Po
Britain
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Fillmore
Holland
Troy
Sardinia
Tuscany
Genoa
Crimea
Victor Emanuel
London Post
Naples
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