Fragmented Sketches at Wilmington Corner
A satire unfolds a private street corner scene in Wilmington with two Black Republican figures amid a mock political calculation. The dialogue follows Jorge and Judge as they joke about Democratic majorities and purchases to sway elections, interspersed with commentary on national governance and slavery debates.
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Middletown Academy
Delaware
P. B. McIkwell
Perscerst
Thonovan
Wilmington
Whine
Truth
Judge
Jorge
Jude
Tims
Jedge
Karly
Jorze
Willingian
Guy
Dorje
Wihuing'an
Shing Wak
Jorje
Locafoors
Clerton
John McClayton
Pengalun
Felix
Mostar
Paris
Saya
Cafe de la Regence
Bir. Murphy
M. Journaud
M. Amons de Riviere
M. MM. Baucher
Bierwith
Bornemann
Fulbert
M. M. Lequesne
Potier
Preci
Segoin
Baacher
Seguin
M. M. Luquesne
Goibert
Murphy
Pear
Annexation debates and Cuban trade in the North
The piece discusses Cuban annexation, Northern support, and its impact on slavery politics. It cites General Wallbridge’s Cuba stance, trade projections lifting Cuban exports, and broader Northern sentiment shaping U.S. policy. It contrasts Democratic and Republican positions on slavery, protection, and constitutional issues amid ongoing Cuba discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Cuba
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Amercan
California
Scotland
England
North
Spain
Cobo
Appo Itioa
Hastings
Tites States
France
Republicans Jubilant Over Late Elections Remarks
The piece notes Republican jubilation over results, claiming the slave power is overthrown and freedom triumphed. It contrasts New York’s upcoming election and views on a party that champions anti‑slavery rhetoric, urging cautious judgment and noting varying regional reactions. Pennsylvania result cited with a cooler tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimusphant Albes
Wilsons
Hiles
New England
Congress
Eli P. Thayer
Buchanan
Rpublicans
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
New York
New Jersey
Kansas
Democratic Party
Massachusetts
Supreme Court of the United States
Mewer
Great
National Party
Lecause
Quent
Ebeston
Alrady
Gorly
Candia
Ase
Opposition Triumph in Pennsylvania and Indiana Rumors
A fragmented commentary discusses alleged opposition victories in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Olow, criticizing Know Nothings and Democrats, noting Republican gains against the Democrats, and reflecting on national causes behind party shifts, tariffs, and the 1850s political climate amid fragmented, uncertain reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvavia
Indiana
Olow
South
Philadelphia
Anti- Lacompton
Kansas Nebraska
Franklin Pierce
James Buchanan
Congress
Pannesivania
Pratce
Comet Telescope Observations Spoiled by Magnification Errors
An 19th century letter discusses telescopic viewing of a bright comet, noting that magnification can wash out features and render the head and tail faint. It explains the nucleus appears barely distinguishable, the nebrious material enlarges the head, and stars in the tail remain visible. A Scots paper scorns royal loyalists and mentions Leeds Town Hall opening. An Iowa paper estimates sugar production and syrup yield in the state.
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Tinas
Mars
N.weh
Mitchell
Arciaras
Royan
Queen Victoria
Victoria
Leeds
Scotland
Gleasgoe
Laed
Eva Sonier
Himalf
Towa
Wmekt & Nf
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Bruilding
King Streets
Ofice
Gapias
Pelee Te
Constable's Sale
Tete
Paners’ Bank
Barra, &C
Ahova
Beasford
Wilnjogbia
John One
Del
J. T. Heals
Market Street
Jelz-Ly
Fohn
Penington
Doves
Nwa Mle AR
Joav M.lugar & Low
Exchange & Banking
Flor Lhatrance Building
Saps
Cc. Conwell
Foutain
Reesesxere
Turrington
WW. Bues
J P. Comegrs
Geo. P. Fisher
E. Ridzely
N. B
New Street
Phildelphia
J.B Swith
Mia G. Dixon
CTEAT
LEVIS
Noata BroapSreseer
Prilau PrPals
Ander
Dixon & Levis
Will
Levis. WN. R
Wrowell
Dover
Farina Salt
Ashton
Phila
Pat
Whitall
J T. Heald
Market St
Wilnington
Agence
Maryland
Pennsylvnia
IMJ
Isaac Baker
Durer
del. D. T. Rickards
Cannon’s Ferry
Griariex
Baltimore
Nortel
Nicholson
High Street
ST .Uff
R&rlay
Phiadelphia Watch
Byelry
Garner
Quarry
Guild Lever
Pareira &Ctl
New Xo
Aneh
Bern
Imin Fareira & G
Noa Bir Warket
Seprla Dor Pialidelphi
E . Norew Warefleen Trnocer and SA
Geno Tuffen
Noth
Phiadelphia
Direk Graw
Uth
Sap
Ceapractees Jorje
Political Mathemaking
Guardian of
Prople
Joe Parry
Scqeigt
Denmerane Adhuinstrahens
Suacery
Kpocratic
Glancy Jones
Funding Pa
Amst
Amricans
API Lecompten Democrats
Col. Forney
Repubicana
Law
Perton
North Carolina
Fas
N. C
Jornal
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