He established the Delaware County Republican newspaper in 1833 and served as editor for 50 years.
He worked as a printing apprentice in Philadelphia and established the Delaware County Republican newspaper in Darby, Pennsylvania in 1833.
[4] Walter worked as inspector for the United States Custom Service in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania in 1845 and as postmaster for the United States Postal Service for the Chester post office from 1861 to 1865.
[4] Walter was elected to the Chester City Council and served from 1870 to 1875 including as president from 1874 to 1875.
[5] He was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for Delaware County and served from 1877 to 1880.