Local newspaper advertising rates and agents listed
The notice lists subscription terms and rates for the seat for the Reporter with exact charges for single and multiple insertions. It names authorized agents Edward Ports Wilmington Philadelphia E W Care and Jones Webster for subscriptions and advertising matters.
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Democratic Party
Edward Ports
Ratiszer
Wilmington
Wie Smlyee, Jr
George Buzine
TER
Philadelphia
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Evans’ Buildinngs
Third Street
Exchange
Jones Webbster
Race St. Philads
Democratic County Convention to Form Ticket at Dover
Delegates from the county meet in Dover on Tuesday October 11 at 10 AM to form the Democratic ticket for the next General Election. The call appeals against Whig schemes and religious prejudice and urges attendance to support civil and religious freedom and Democratic principles. Speakers include DN TEL M. Bates Esq and George Read Riddle, with WM. N. Dorsey as chairman.
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Dover
Democratic Party of
Kent
Wascrapalons
Democratic Party
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Jefferson
Jackson
Polk
Dntel M. Bates
Bon
George Read Riddle
WM. N . Dorsey
Lost County Mectine
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Independent County
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Independent Party of
Kent County
Bunker
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E. Frazer
Charman
Inst County
Democratic party defended against Whig opposition in Dover
The article denounces the old Whig party as disorganized and opposing Democratic principles. It claims the Whigs have become an oath-bound faction, threatening republican norms and religious despotism. It urges Democrats to attend next week’s events and critiques American Party efforts to conceal secret ties while endorsing Know Nothings.
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Whig
Democratic Party
Sean
Coxverrros
Dover
Extroz
Delaware
Independent Party
Congress
Obie Election Returns Known in State Races
The state announces congressional winners by district. T. C Day and Lewis D Campbell win in their districts with Whig support. Benjamin Santon gains by 500. Seroce Galloway defeats Edson B. Olds by 1800. Sepp. Wiig elected to Fifteenth District. Farrfeld county reports 1000 anti administration votes. Hamilton county Anti Nebraska majority tallies at 600 with Nebraska majority near 50,000.
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Wing
Nebrasks
Lewis D Campbell
Bykth Ptr
Benjamin Santon
Sosjonty
Peay
Detrick
Sersoel Galloway
Wier
Edson B. Olds
Sepp. Wiig
Farrfeld
Emil Trependent
Hamilton County
Goo
Indiana Election Results Supposed Narrow Victory
An unsigned note from Indiana on October 21 forecasts the People's ticket winning by an average margin around 700 votes, with Denn (ant-Nebmets) likely elected to Congress.
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Indiana
Ind
People
Congress
Democratic clubs grow in neighborhoods to boost party turnout
Fragments describe rising club meetings in Dover and statewide efforts to mobilize voters for the November election. Observers note open meetings with no pledges, pithy speeches, and efforts to build a 2 niemajority while Pennsylvania hints at Pax Lock’s gubernatorial bid amid Know Nothing decline.
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Dover
Liberty 40
Early fair awards for plows and colts impress community
The report lists prizes to Wallace for best hand sare and best colt under two years, Collen for a two to three year old colt, Eves for best stallion, and Dover for best Asher Whitty variety. Pratt & Davis win the best plow certificate of merit with the Double A award. Morrison and others receive second best plough honors. The committee notes this first Society Fair and promises larger turnout and more varied exhibits next year.
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Themes Wallace
Thomas Wallace
John W. Collen
Joke P. Eves
Dover
Asher Whitty
Eaoroond
Peweer
H. Morrison
Pratt & Davis
Cook
Hoormond
Morris
First Annual Kent County Fair Opens at Dover
The First Annual Fair of the Kent County Agricultural Society drew wide farmer attendance in Dover despite dry weather. Judges awarded prizes for seeds cattle vegetables and crops, with notable praise for grounds arrangement by Mr. Baxropp and a plowing contest by Mr. McGee. Awards included best corn pumpkins wheat and sheep, reflecting strong local exhibitor participation.
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Dover
Sussex
Ieod
Cement de Gee
McGee
G. Emerson
Thesess Macedil
Election era drift in Whigs and allies in Delaware
A 1854 column analyzes party weakness as Whigs and Know Nothings lose strength while Democrats tempt deserters. It recounts council warnings, temperance lever fears, and a push to organize in Sockum with threats and political maneuvering amid factional fusion.
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Cullen
Denmark
Dover
Brthers
Sockum
Independent Party and political notes from Delaware 1854
A letter from Georgeville Delaware discusses the Independent Party’s aims to protect rights and property, contrasting with Whig and Know Nothing factions. Other items include editor’s denial of John McFee’s alleged party ties, a moral reflection on forgiveness, a Portsmouth jeweler cent tale, Mayville milk price rise, and social manners anecdotes.
Obituary and Local Notices From Dover Ledger
Died on Tuesday night near Smyrna, Robert D. Crocestr. He was buried yesterday in Dover. Advertisements request nine names and letters be identified as advertised. Names listed include Miss Anna Dean and Wm H Rees among others. address or location references appear in the fragmented notice.
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Lee Cushley
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Dover
The Markets Report through Dove Wheat and Corn Prices
Market notes show Dove Wheat new bu at 163 and Cornwhite prop at 70 with yellow 72 and oats 45. Flaxseed 130, Wood Butter per lb 23, dried peaches 300, petapa October TL Wheat-Good Red 31 and 1.80 to 1.90 for Corn.
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