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Newspaper
Delaware State Reporter
Location
Dover, Delaware, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1854
Page
2
A fragmented notice from Delawaee outlines Democratic nominations for governor William Burton and assessor Alexander Goodwel, with confusion about the ticket and printing. It discusses Whig counterparts, internal party strategies, and calls for unity to prevent a Whig split.
Voters in Dover Hundred face intimidation and deceit claims as a political dispute rises around party loyalty and ballot access. The letter alleges Democratic operatives target Rowan Cathode supporters and imply coercion to vote a certain ticket, while opponents warn of a fraudulent faction plan to sway polls.
A restored report chronicles a Dover Democratic convention scene with committees named, tickets formed, and votes tallied. It notes names of delegates and officers, the stormy weather delaying proceedings, and subsequent motions for sheriff and county representation.
In Wilmington a Native American assembly praises the Protestant Bible as the cornerstone of free institutions and outlines Biblical commands on hospitality to strangers. The piece quotes Exodus Leviticus and Deuteronomy to argue for equal treatment of non citizens and rights for immigrants within the early republic.
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