11 Dec 1879
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Newspaper
Wilmington Daily Gazette
Location
Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1879
Page
1
In New Castle today IZ is found guilty of a fatal act, while the region reports severe winter weather across Europe and America with deep snows, plummeting temperatures, and supply concerns. The piece notes wary public health signals and local civic plans, including public notices and upcoming events at the opera house and public buildings.
The Dugan murder trial closed after days of legal debate with jurors left to decide if the accused Face first degree murder or a lesser charge. Chief Justice Comegys instructed on malice and self defense while detailing definitions of murder and manslaughter.
Smyrna Times Log notes a rising grain market with bids up to 53 cents per bushel for corn and some sales around 50 cents. Farmers push to market as freight cars remain scarce and buyers like Boggs & Jefferson of Moorton report steady purchases of large quantities. Also mentions phosphate works construction, a church fair opening this evening, and a Harrington hog trio weighing 1700 pounds total with a 700-pound behemoth.
The New Castle Library Company traces its origins to 1809 with initial shares at par value twenty dollars now worth about three hundred each. Original members include James Rogers Thomas Stockton and others. a 1812 resolution moved books to Christiana due to enemy threats. Andrew C. Gray, 1826 entrant, remains the oldest living shareholder. the library houses rare volumes and fostered local literary culture.
Amusement note confirms the Big Four Minstrels featuring Smith Waldron Morton and Martin to perform at the Opera House next Monday. Chicago Times praised the act as lively and fresh with acrobatic and comedic routines enjoyed by a refined audience.
Special dispatch reports the Hugh Dugan case in New Caste. The jury announced they had agreed on a verdict of manslaughter after being pressed by the court this morning. The prisoner showed little reaction as the foreman stated the verdict.
Special Washington dispatch reveals a previously unpublished Lincoln letter to Major General Hooker dated January 26, 1863. Lincoln defends Hooker while warning against dictatorship ambitions, urges military focus, caution, and energetic vigilance to secure victories for the Army of the Potomac.
Miss Josephine Meeker arrived in Washington last evening Mr and Mrs Cyrus W Fields arrived yesterday from Havana Lord March paid to the Prince of Wales 30000 for the Hildegarde Beautiful young equaws of the Indian Nation make a sensation at Texas dances The Empress Eugenie has arrived at Jhiselhurst from Madrid Mr Hendricks says that he does not consider himself necessary to party Lilac bushes are budding in New Jersey and dandelions are in bloom in Massachusetts Prince Napoleon is not to take bread vegetables or white wines and his disease cannot be cured Every saloon keeper in Colorado says that the Chinese must go because they live on ten cents a day Denis Kearney fined for carrying a concealed weapon now carries the weapon in a belt in full sight Senator Jones of Nevada has gone home to prepare a speech on the finances
Washington note and currency committee backed down on Buckner reserve bill only two members voting no. Bayard resolution reportedly under consideration but not likely to be reported before holidays. Manslaughter sentence in Md places 14 year old at three years in penitentiary. Drunk and Disorderly cases fined one dollar and costs. Rain falling promised relief for streams and wells strained by drought. Advertisement for Dr Ball’s Sova Syrup.
A fragmented 19th century report records Senate and House actions including recess dates from December 19 to January 6, a joint resolution on anti polygamy, a bill on political contributions by Federal officers, and publication of Supreme Court reports. Notices advertise deaths, estate matters, and upcoming auctions, with several business and community items mixed in from Wilmington and local papers.
A chaotic OCR readout lists numerous food items and prices in broken form. Entries mention dried apples, cranberries, raisins, peaches, almonds, and soaps with scattered prices and nonsensical fragments, suggesting a mid- to late 19th century marketplace listing. The text also contains misspellings and unclear vendor names, hindering precise reconstruction.
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