Kent County Democratic Convention Called for September 18 1858
The Democrats of Kent County summon each Hundred to meet at polling places on September 18 at 2 PM to choose delegates to the County Convention in Dover on September 23 at 11 AM for nominating legislators Levy Court commissioners Sheriff and coroner Also to nominate inspectors and assessors by order of August 26 Kent County officials W N W Dorsey and others listed
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Kent County
Dover
Ttig
Nicholson
John A. Bewley
Wilson L. Cannon
William
Stubbs
WM. Townsend
James H. Smith
Democratic Meeting at Shockley Hotel Speakers Named
A Democratic meeting will be held at the Hotel of Mr J B Shockley in Kitts Ham mock on Saturday the 11th at 2 PM Major Benj T Biges John A Nichelson Elias B Reed and Edward Ridgeley Esqra are listed as speakers to address the gathering.
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J. B. Shockley
Kitt'’s
Benj. T. Biges
John A. Nichelson
Elias
Reed
Edward Ridgeley
Esq'ra
People’s State Convention Sows Tension and Nominates Buckmaster
The People’s State Convention met at the State House, electing Tybont president as factions clashed over rules. After debated motions to clear delegates and galleries, the doors were opened to all. Buckmaster won the gubernatorial nomination with 85 votes while Temple and Burton trailed. Representatives Morris and others were nominated. public reaction ranged from triumph to criticism of the administration and Know-Nothing echoes resurfaced.
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People’s State Convention
State House
Tybont
New Castle
Smithers
Bell
Samuel Townsend
Townsend
Lofland
Clement L. Sharp
John A. Allderdige
James R. Lofland
John J. Morgan
Sharp
People's Party
Mr. Townsend
People’s Party
Democratic Party
Buckmaster
Burton
Temple
Ephraim Beasion
Raj
John Jones
N. B. Smithers
Morris Wrere
Congress
Morris
Fisher
God
Messrs. Layton
The News against Mr Whiteley and party lines
The Democratic State Convention nominated Mr Whiteley for Congress by a unanimous vote on Thursday the 26th alt. The Peninsular News ran an editorial against him Friday questioning party impartiality. The piece argues Delaware Democrats back the President and rejects abolitionist or Know Nothing opposition.
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Whiteley
Gol. Win. Whiteley
Congress
Peninsular
Kansas
Delaware
Wm. R. Morris
Pennsylvania
Democratic Nominees Face Editorial Charges in Journal
The Delaware Journal of August 30 casts slanders at Dr Barton and Col Whiteley the Democratic nominees. It accuses Barton of switching from the Whigs in 1848 to seek office by joining Democrats, a charge the piece calls old and unfounded. It argues Democrats who joined Know-Nothings for office face later exposure, while Whiteley’s Buchanan support is labeled abolitionist alignment. The piece condemns the Journal’s stance as disunionist and warns that The People’s Party echoes these tactics.
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Delaware
Dr. Barton
Col. Whiteley
Democratic Party
Whig Party
Dr. Burton
Burton
Whiteley
Buchanan
Kansas
People’s Party
Srorse
Samuel
Cyssar
Cresar
Spec of War in the Camp by Sam'l Townsend
Samuel Townsend accuses Know-Nothing factions of manipulating the Appoquinimink delegate election near Camden to block his nomination for State Convention. He says wire-pollers favored Temple for governor while Buckmaster supporters sought his exclusion, exposing alleged conspirators. Townsend claims to have refused to work after the trickery was revealed.
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Sam‘l Townsend
Samuel
Appo‘quinimink
Temple
Buckmaster
Camden
Mac
Bcapa Geate
Bear
Semeleia
Samuel Faces Old Party Metamorphosis and Hidden Enemies
The piece argues Samuel’s new party is really the old party in disguise and warns he faces traps from supposed friends. It likens his danger to Caesar’s betrayal and urges him to heed cautious counsel over misplaced reliance on supporters.
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Meyer
London
Franklin Institute
Boston
New York
Baltimore
Arch Street
Eighth
South Side
Philadelphia
Democratic Hundred Meetings in Indian River Hundred
Reports from August 21 1858 Democratic gatherings in Indian River and Broadkiln Hundreds outline delegate nominations for state governorship Congress and county offices. Precincts appoint chairs secretaries and committees to select Sheriff Coroner Senator Representative Levy Court and Inspector Assessor. Resolutions urge unity and publish proceedings in state papers.
Quackery accusations and medicinal testimonials in 19th century notices
A Gazette neighbor accuses quackery over Dr ER ads while praising pharmacopoeia. The letter cites endorsements by journals and eminent physicians. A Boston testimonial for Bitter Cherries tonic recounts recovery from severe cough, with noted praise from a physician. Trade ads list agents and 1850s prices for commodities in Boston and Dover listings.
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Billingsgate
The
Gazette
Dr. ER
Herks Co. Press
Reading, Pa
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Wm.g. Whiteley
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People's State Convention
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Niewsps
Indian River Hundred
John M. Phillips
W. D. Waples
Thomas Robinson
William D. Waples
Paynter Frame
George Robinson
John H. Prettywan
Alfred McNoane
Mannen B. Marvel
George Town
Robert D. Stephenson
Henery C. Frame
Samuel Davidson
Levy Court
Henry C. Frame
John E. Hazzard
W. D. Wartes
Sroadkiln Hundred
Democrats
Broadkiln Hundred
Milton
Philip C. Jones
James C. Dunning
Robinson
John Davis
Kendall. Wingate
William A. Scate
Thomas Pepper
Silas M. Reynolds
Samuel Martin
Edward Marvel
James M. Bench
William Donovan
Caleb R. Paynter
John H. Cade
Thomas J. Perry
Governors
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James Ponder
Delaware State Reporter
Delaware Gazette
James C. Dowxixe
Rto Cravs W. Firco
Atlantic Telegraph Company
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J. Guancy Jones
Reading
Democratic Monessional
Dr. Fane
J. Glancy Jones
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Keystone State
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Chestnut Street
Sixth
Doren
Stevenson
Murderkiln
Barratt P. Conner
Canterbury
Sepe
Kent
Democracy
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John Bennett
Milford Wandred
Sherife
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Alonzo Potter
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Mayne Reid
Newport
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