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Delaware State Reporter

Location

Dover, Delaware, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1856

Page

2

Dover and Kamity Democrats Hold Pole Raising Evening

Last night Democratic groups in Dover and Kamity held a grand pole raising ahead of Thursday County Meeting. Speakers included Goss and others, with cheering and songs as the crowd dispersed after ten. A Smyros correspondent notes active support for the party amid concerns over sectionalism and radicalism.

Democrais Dover Kamity Cme Democcer G.o. W.S. Nictobon Car National Denick Mes. Sc

Abolition Votes in Congress Spark Partisan Clash

The piece reviews resolutions by Mr Arientos and Mr Fillmore linked to abolitionist rhetoric, arguing division over slavery policy in Congress and the Kansas Nebraska act. It cites votes by Mr Finkner and allies and discusses the political divide in the Democratic and Black Republican camps, including editorials from Louisville Journal and local Democratic meetings.

Congress Arientos United States Ur Fruinone Finiport Sautetro Blsak Republican Party Fidxers Messrs Apurs Groorves M. Fransers Frevost Fitners Fins District of Columbia

Letter from Wilmington Describes German Meeting in 1855 Port

A Wilmington letter reports a large gathering with many Germans attending a convention or meeting. The account notes enthusiasm and mentions various names and roles, including representatives from local groups and the Democratic party. It hints at a treaty discussion with Central America and prospects of adjustment.

Wilmington Spi Paulis Bannur Vanity Bietzhnee Lossi Woomaga Dourwrans

Dover Hundred Democratic Meeting Chooses Delegates

The Deer ocrats at the State House Dover assembled on Saturday to nominate candidates for assessor and mayor and elect nine delegates to the County Convention on the Sith. Thomas Clements and Chace Shorts were chosen for assessor and deputy positions. Delegates named include Wm Tomlman John W Dari Gore Saulban Geo B dhebson Dr GH Bidgelx Tease S Prat John Dargadine Sr John Slay Foros Jo Varcel Oomoi 1b. Supported by Messrs dias Pexaingion and Clark to wait upon Ba Wi h and Nawlsoacy to address the committee.

Milford Cedar Creek Thorn Point Beach Sffernoon Wm. V Goulier Joseph Watson John Trunt Vier John W Scribner Nivei Ag Osdar Ureck Widiuin Concenten Dover Jans Buehenan Joho O. Breckinridge William Whiteley New Castle County Fanhul Feartes George C.gordon LL Bidgely Rent Charles Wight Susex Ucar Democrati Party Venius Nepal Ravans Democratic Party Gleneus Jacob Moore Georgetown Democratic Uno Moore Raow Nathits Maine Sujime National Party Milford Hotel Alfred Wootten Bhias Jaware WMOV Coulter Jos Waa Joay Scarmoss Dover Hundred Deerocrats State House Assexsar Jnyweter Trasten Lo Davin Esq. Charpman John A. Nicholson Gettlemen Fic Asssor Thomas Clements Lanpeder Chace Shorts Penthapen Wm Tomlman John W. Dari Gore Saulban Geo. B Dhebson GH Bidgelx Tease Prat John Dargadine John Slay Jo Varcel Oomoi Messrs Dias Pexaingion Clark Tren Ag Daves Charman Joos Seretan

Warderkiln Hundred Nominations Meeting Report

A local Democratic gathering at Bas. P Con.e in Canterbury nominated officers for Warderkiln Hundred. Present were R obertsande Ciurcua and C Ried as officers. Fre gat chosen as Este for Assesert with Qa wed as Hon clerk. The meeting adjourned after electing a County Convertinin slate and naming several gentlemen to roles.

Warderkiln Vanlerkua Hurired Bas. P Ap Canterbury Ene Robertsande Ciurcua Din Tina Cao Fregat Timas Dace Dnathen Carrom John Sapp Inchom Wan Townsad Wen Sauterfield John Reynolds Edward Menauth Peter Meredith Motien Robert Sade Torx C. Rezo

Democratic Primary Mestia Assembly Notes In Smyrna

A fragmented report records a Democratic primary gathering in Smyrna on the Saturday the 13th. The meeting selects delegates to the county convention and names James Ro bots Es as inspector candidate and James W. Rac 25 as representative for Awesur-thy Girt with several named delegates chosen to attend the Coast Convention. The session adjourned after a Mas Meetag in Paver.

Democratic Mestia Dock Creek Foxwell Smyrna Democratie Convejon Webvs Zanignaz Arpemting Mathie Brown Caarman Niholis Warkis Scoetais Unamely James Robots James W Geolemen Dlexate

Little Creek Hundred Nominations in Lespac Meeting

The Democracy of Little Creek Hundred held a meeting at Lespac on Saturday the 15th. After nominations for Ascesse, Soba Jace, and In spear were listed. Delegates chosen to attend the County Unveatha on the TSth inst include Perec Emerson and Capt. Geant Nowell with Ezekiel W. Reed, Enoch Davai, Thas M. Peanington, Ar erell L. Durboro.

Little Creek Hundred Lespac Orange Ascesse Soba Jace Fer Inspear Juba W. Fotrimece Persess Perec Emerson Capt Geant Nowell Ezekiel W. Reed Enoch Davai Thas

European Press Summaries On Franco British Relations

Foreign dispatches note Paris and London sono tensions over France and Egypt policy. British papers discuss attempts to win U S friendship, while Italian and Spanish events reflect domestic unrest and shifts in leadership. Reports cite cautious tones about wartime alliances and potential policy shifts under various premiers.

Mauurax Br de Anta Farmish London Star France Eaci Steen Swanesh Betoreen Thom Star Othur de London New York Herald Loni Palmeron Cortez Naples Win Bonen Ordine Trakrmtestrala Wassanmts Arcassians Pete Armtesandor Murrap Baaily

Fragmented San Francisco Meeting Notes and Trial References

Fragmentary OCR text outlines a San Francisco context with references to trials, committees, and officials. Mentions include a Seeora on Tusdas, Judge Torry, and General Committees, with scattered notes on proceedings, dismissals, and power dynamics among members. The garbled lines indicate a disrupted report of official actions and party motions.

San Francsco Tom Cabbes Cope Tamer Tatum Tusdas Edward Bulge Moke Beaverger Comey Apt de Sierra Newsdia S. Teery Dtcom Maine aTl Mes Cbs Sats Torry Wee Lamdeo Ani Kaerspee Elecing

Tangled OCR notes reveal wartime security and arrest orders

Fragmentary text describes nationwide military actions and a large arrest order. Mentions General Sout, Geary, and a public safety crackdown. Indicates measures by the War Department and presidential actions with penalties and enforcement across states.

Massacre and shootings erupt in Seventeenth Ward scene

A chaotic attack left several dead and about twenty wounded in a Seventeenth Ward area. Police report heavy casualties and suspects connected to gang activity, with bystanders, property damage, and a citywide alert issued as investigators pursue three fleeing assailants.

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