Demands of subscription and political vitriol in 1854 Dover paper
An 1854 Dover Delaware issue lists subscription terms for the Semi Weekly Reporter and details fines for nonpayment. The paper then pivots to a harsh critique of Know Nothings, calling for Democratic unity, condemning opposing factions, and previewing Sussex county nominations and local notices amid weather and vandalism reports.
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Laden Sealer
Democraic Noamees
Sussex County
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Douglas Speech Amid Abolition Row at Chicago Meeting
Senator Douglas defended the Nebraska and Kansas Act arguing it allows people to govern themselves. Abolitionists disrupted the Chicago gathering with jeers and insults, forming a hostile mob that forced Douglas to withdraw from the platform.
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Crater Douglas
Chicago
Douglas
Nebraska
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Trevelock
Fatal duel shocks city as two men clash in public dispute
A deadly duel occurred in this city when Short a clerk and Peacock a young lawyer fought yesterday. Short was fatally wounded in the left breast. A referenced engagement to a young lady sparked the confrontation. Meanwhile nine enslaved people escaped from Boone County Sunday night and reached the city. owners offered a reward for capture.
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Peacock
Chispo
Boone
Evenme
Delaware Railroad stockholders meeting authorizes bond issues
At Dover on Sept ith 1854 stockholders gathered to appoint officers and discuss financing for iron and materials. The meeting approved borrowing authority under the charter and printing of proceedings, with 250 copies ordered. A riot in Newark and Syracuse political developments were noted.
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Delaware Railroad Company
Dover
George P. Fisher
Tomas B. Locewoop
Wiliam Cannon
Greace P. Frenes
Read
Jump
J. A. Dunning
H. Ridgely
E. Q. Sewell, Jr
3 Dale
Know-Nothings Rise in Delaware State Narrative
In a 1534 Delaware State Report, the Know-Nothings are portrayed as a shadowy faction bent on discrediting the Democratic party. The piece argues Democrats are unified and set to nominate governors and lawmakers, while Whigs fear a stable Democratic power amid foreign and Catholic influence. The piece blames secret groups for political tension and defends Protestant and American sentiments.
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Swyena
Del
Mr. Bvrroz
Democratic Party
Conand
Dela
Hadold
Lent
Erte
Secret Order and Democratic Factionalism in Delaware
A historical critique argues against secret party actions and Know Nothing tactics in Delaware. It asserts Democrats must publish principles, resist nocturnal plotting, and expose creature comforts of native claims. It concludes with confidence in a Democratic victory and ridicule ofKnow Nothing tactics.
Know-Nothing Question and secret societies critique
A historical discourse argues that the U S Constitution rests on biblical principles and condemns secret societies used for political aims. It warns against secrecy, praises open debate, and discusses the dangers of Jacobin influence and factional power.
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United States
French Republic
France
Nazast
Syria
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Pais
Giniy
Giraud
Atlantic
Cathehes
Alan
Mobaty
Kent
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Native American and immigrant labor sparks political debate
A letter critiques foriegn influence and nativeist policy in Atlantic cities. It argues labor competition harms native mechanics, blasts office-hungry politicians, urges rural migration westward, and defends Protestant native-born supremacy while praising democracy and unity against Know-Nothings. It links immigration to religious and political balance, cites census data, and compares past and present threats to liberty.
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France
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