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Newspaper
Delaware State Reporter
Location
Dover, Delaware, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1859
Page
2
War dispatches describe heavy French and Sardinian assaults at Solferino with Austrian reserves and high casualties. Napoleon led from the front as Austrians retreat, while Venice and Adriatic actions loom. Reports mention 30 cannons captured, thousands of prisoners, and ongoing naval and land mobilizations across France, Austria, and Piedmont.
The envoy explains the army's passage of the Mincio, Sardinians surrounding Peschiera, and reinforcements totaling 85,000 under Prince Napoleon enabling a Veron approach. A bulletin from Selferino notes Austrian losses around 1,900 killed and 8,100 wounded, while French losses include 720 officers killed or wounded. Verona reports minor skirmishing after the 24th.
The London Times reports a detailed Austrian bulletin on the Solferino campaign. It describes Pozzolengo and Solferino positions, Napoleon’s dawn assault, fierce street fighting, Austrians driven from Solferino, a noon thunderstorm, and ongoing clashes around Castiglione Volta and the Garda coast as Sardinian and French forces press the Austrians toward retreat.
The undersigned announce ownership of a Delaware lottery charter offering weekly draws in July. Draws occur each Wednesday in Wilmington under sworn commissioners appointed by the Governor. Classes 872 394 26 408 correspond to July dates 6 13 20 27, year 1859.
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