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Newspaper
Delaware State Reporter
Location
Dover, Delaware, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1854
Page
2
The item lists advertising terms and how notices are charged including subscriptions and agency arrangements. It names George Nicholson as editor in Dover Delaware and mentions county nominations for Sheriff and Coroner with candidates Thomas B. Sires and William W. Winsor.
The Democracy of Kent County holds grand mass meetings in Dover on Thursday November 2 at 10 a.m. and at Masten's Corner Milford on Friday November 3. Speakers Willard Sautsbury Eq and George Read Riddle were expected to address the sessions.
The Know Nothing faction debates pledges to place the American Eagle above the Presiding Chief and the American Flag as symbols of authority. Critics warn that prior violations signal future breaches if the party gains power.
Letter from A Bayard to the Know-Nothing era anxiously critiques secret political groups and warns that public discussion preserves republican institutions. Bayard doubts denunciation but argues such associations endure only if their aims survive daylight scrutiny and lead to dissolution when driven by personal gain.
The October term of the Court of General Sessions, with notes on cases including Obadiah Feskell charged with assault and battery and Stephen C. Bosus charged in a related case. Testimony recounts a dispute over a daughter and a man, leading to a scuffle in which Hubbard was touched, not struck, and Bosus allegedly pushed Sutherland and warned him. The court fined Feskell fifty cents and costs and found Bosus guilty of assault though not battery, with civil cases set for trial.
The Know Nothings held a meeting at Green's store drawing 15 to 16 locals while Democrats denounced secret oaths and warned of a possible rise in Know Nothing strength. A Democratic rally at Gooden's store followed with George W. S. Nicholson defending the party's unity against the secret order.
The court heard the case titled The Stones Join ficandt Joshua Bennett Richards Wilts and Edward Mills indicted by and battery on John Thompson. Further details and disposition to be announced in due course.
A reader letter claims Tam cannot be elected and warns editors about Know Nothings in the area. The writer vows to monitor the group and mentions rumors of paying to discover Tam’s identity.
Fragmentary lines note sale by Octtem and mention Milord of scarlet fever and Hoser Newtes with a thirteen month suit. The text is garbled and incomplete, lacking clear individuals, dates, or locations to form a full notice.
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