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Newspaper
Delaware State Reporter
Location
Dover, Delaware, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1858
Page
3
A lengthy Gloucester style item recalls Return Day in Sussex County with crowds, bands, trades and public enjoyments, alongside political notes on election outcomes, party strengths, and upcoming congressional shifts. The report covers local advertising terms, circulation, and broader national developments including Walker and Nicaragua matters.
Diplomatic reports say England and France inform the U S of enforcing the Clayton-Bulwer treaty to protect Belly’s canal consortium across the Isthmus of Nicaragua. The note reportedly argues for Costa Rica and Nicaragua to join Belly and associates and urges U S compliance to preserve canal neutrality.
An editorial condemns a gubernatorial pardon of Brady tied to a vote bargain with the People’s party. It accuses leaders of trading clemency for electoral gain, calls the act a disgrace, and warns it undermines confidence in state government and the law. It cites court reviews and Catholic church leaders responding with indignation.
Reports from St Louis on November 9 recount a San Francisco meeting celebrating the first mail from St Louis, with praise for the Post Office and calls for volunteers to guard the road between Weaverville and Lassen against Indians. Oregon news says peaceful terms with Col Wright demanding unconditional surrender. Victoria coverage notes American counsel aid. California commerce remains dull with flour trading between 9.50 and 14.00.
A letter from HenrY Won’t one details a cure claim for Woistar’s Balsam of Wild Cherry, praising its soothing effect after severe illness and sleepless nights. The notice cites testimonials, addresses, and availability through agents in Dover, Del and New York, with price mentions and distributor names.
Fragmentary record lists table of prices for flour butter wheat potatoes corn meat poultry and ducks with per unit or per dozen figures and various misspellings. Readable items include flour butter wheat potatoes corn and chickens with prices around 750 109 80 5 40 and similar.
Persons with lands within three miles of railroad or steamboat landing may plant peach trees for a share of the crop. Apply to B. Rogers at No. 111 Market Street, Philadelphia, for trees.
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