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Newspaper
Delaware State Reporter
Location
Dover, Delaware, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1859
Page
3
Del State Reporter presents subscription terms with pricing for one and multi year copies. Rates include Lyons 200 advance, S150, club rates for ten plus members, and discounts for bulk orders. Advertising and distribution notes mention rates per line and per column inch with penalties for late payments.
G W S Nicholson announces severing ties with the Revortsn newspaper after years of service. He expresses hope for a happy return in time, thanks supporters, and names successor William Smaxp Esq of the town. Nicholson bids friends long life and farewell while noting the paper remains in Democratic hands.
To Advertisers and Subscribers. S have left my books in charge of J. G. Clarrington, Fsq., of Dover, who is duly authorized to receipt for me for all job printing, advertising or subscriptions due me. Accruing advertisements or subscriptions, whose time has not expired, can be paid to William Shapsy, who is authorized to receipt for them in my name.
Napoleon signals peace for land and sea forces, easing European tensions and easing English fears of invasion. England acts as mediator between France and Austria, with forthcoming discussions at Vienna and possible participation by Russia and Prussia. The London Herald notes no US privatuering shift, while Wilmington prepares a quiet Democratic nomination slate for mayor and alderman.
A sailor named Jack Bowen killed Juha Devlin with a long knife after a late night fight at the lager Leer saloon in Delaware City. Devlin died the next morning. Bowen, described as violent, is jailed in New Castle awaiting November trial. Fire at Philip McDowell’s store and stable caused heavy loss, with insurance and copper coin damage noted. A whale was captured near Lewes after being trapped by the rising tide. A man named Joseph Roberts was run over and killed by a train near Egner’s, after heavy drinking. Coroner’s inquest returned a verdict consistent with these facts.
Washington August 15 Prof Alexander Dimitry translator for the State Department was appointed today by the President as Minister to Costa Rica and Nicaragua and will assume duties soon. Secretary Thompson visits White Sulphur Springs in Virginia. The Secretary of War remains at Red Sulphur Springs. Only three of seven department heads are in Washington: Secretary Cars Toney and Hott.
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