Late Calamity at Burlington Inquest Debates Causes
The Coroner's Inquest into the Burlington N J catastrophe has hearings ongoing. Testimony suggests cars were thrown from the track by horses hitched to Dr Hervexen's carriage, with debate on whether the railroad or its employees bear responsibility. Observers urge speedily doubling the track or fencing to prevent future peril and caution near crossings.
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Hervexen
Heine- Ben
Heine Ken
Nolace
Camden and Amboy Company
Proposals and politics mix as Whigs join Democrats in Caroline
A Democratic meeting in Caroline sees Whigs pledge to vote Democratic after marching with banners and cheering, signaling growing cross party sentiment against Know Nothingism. In New York, the Prohibitory Liquor Law is ruled unconstitutional, with Chief reasons cited that liquor is property and cannot be banned by state law. An excursion party aboard the George Washington is driven from St Michael's by armed locals, and a negro woman is killed on the Rack Road near Mesarrensing, with reports of further violence and hospital deaths in Philadelphia Friday.
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Prowlers Enter Camden and Dover Homes in Series of Incidents
Last week in Camden a house occupied by Mrs Hangar Tewrox and Miss Lauue Bouse was entered by a robber who was exposed by Miss Kinwxy. In Dover, Mr James Cowart’s home was broken into but he frightened the intruder into a retreat. At another Dover property, Mr W Goopwin’s residence, a black man was seen prowling and lectured by the owner before being allowed to depart. Also noted are neighborhood building updates including Jolly Manstein’s two story dwelling and plans for a Gothic cottage style home at Main and Reed streets, with Presbyterian parsonage preparations under way.
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Axprew Surraens
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Saiwers
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T. C. Clayton
Ricnanosox
W. P. Nickerson
Dover Hundred
Little Creek
Kent County
Delaware
George Parris
Elihu Jefferson
John Cott
John Reynolds
Road hazard praised to fix washout on hill road
Report urges Road Overseers to dig a small trench on the west side to drain water and prevent a dangerous gully at the hill's southern approach near the bridge. Other items note a local arrest, a correction about a reporter’s move, fodder-saving by farmers, and distant economic musings.
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Louisville Council Rejects Memorial Demanding Property Damages
A Louisville Times memorial from merchants and property holders urges compensation for property destruction amid mob violence. The Council unanimously rejected the request, while the editorial board pledges public pressure and a future mass meeting to press for justice and restore confidence in life and property.
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Conspiracy Reported Among Garlandsville Slaves Terrifying in Jasper
Judge Watts notes a serious and extensive conspiracy among enslaved people near Garlandsville Jasper County led by an elderly conjurer who supposedly could cure diseases. A trusted slave exposed a meeting in a swamp where about one hundred gathered. leaders were whipped after confessions of broader networks or schools aimed at marching to a free state. White men allegedly involved. patrols urged.
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Hi Jarman
Saul
McCollister
Bill Anderson
Maryland Sentinel
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Anya
Garlandsville
Jasper County
Tyan
Chunkville
Slaughter and rail accident details from Louisville
A New York Post correspondent reports Rev Joan Mantis Covet son of John Connor among the victims of the Camden and Amboy Railroad disaster. His burial followed at the First Presbyterian Church burial ground. Mrs. Sanders, Achilles Hollingsworth’s sister-in-law, was slightly hurt but is recovering. The article notes trains begun running between this city and Middletown with hopes for two daily runs to serve Wilmington and Middletown alike.
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John Connel
Camden and Amboy
First Presbyterian Church
Sanders
Achilles Hollingsworth
Dover Market Prices September 4 1855
Dover prices list dated September 4 1855 shows rates for lard perth eggs potatoes poultry fowls fish herring mackerel and dried fruits with quantities and per unit values. Entries include 15 eggs per dozen 124 I potatoes bushel 60 and 325 for poultry chickens and 636 fowl 500 mackerel 6 50 dried apples 7 dried peaches 12.
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Perth
Grain Prices Across Cities September Markets
Market notes from multiple cities show wheat prices varying by type and region. Red wheat ranges around 1.60 to 1.73 dollars, white wheat around 1.75 to 1.92, corn generally near 87 to 97 cents, oats about 34 to 38 cents, with regional figures from Paramacra New York Baurmmone and Wimerow listed.
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Daisy Southren
New York
Wimerow
Lost Port Monaie Note Found Reward to Reporter Office
A Two Dollar Note in an old Port Monaie was lost Monday in Dover. The finder will receive a reward if returned to the Reporter Office.
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