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Newspaper
Delphi Dollar Journal
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1854
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR notes list court holding times in Urant and Connny Pleas with sessions on Mondays in January April July and March June September and an unclear December reference. It mentions commissioners court site and a list of names including White Howard L.
A broad political column questions Democratic orthodoxy on Missouri Compromise and non intervention in slavery while debating temperance law effectiveness. It cites Gov. Seymour and O B Peirce, discusses the Maine Law, and notes Logansport residents pushing the railroad toward Kokomo with mock war speculation involving Spain and foreign powers.
Rev Williams preaches at the Presbyterian Church in Toledo on temperance urging action against liquor traffic. He argues intemperance fuels disease poverty misery crime and harms city peace. He calls on voters to oppose the liquor trade and support prohibition measures.
A brief, satirical note references a recent democratic victory with tongue in cheek over regions including New England and Connecticut, Rhodes, and other areas, casting a wry look at political triumphs.
The President declares the Nebraska bill a darling measure and insists it must pass at all hazards. John L. Robinson’s appointment to the office of Marshal of Indiana has been confirmed by the U S Senate.
England and France at last issue a formal declaration of war against Russia causing great excitement in the East as breadstuffs prices rise and supply concerns mount.
The Supreme Court of Michigan reverses Judge Brace's decision in the liquor law dispute. The ruling clarifies restrictions on liquor sales and may affect related regulatory interpretations.
A National Era article signed by Joan G. Warrier urges immediate action in Washington to form a League of Freedom. It calls for uniting anti slavery advocates across parties to bar slavery from new territories, end slave states, and oppose federal interference with slavery in the territories.
The readable fragment expresses a hope to cherish advancement in civilization and humanity, linking progress with the liberal spirit of the age. It presents a general philosophical sentiment without concrete events, people, or places.
Washington dispatch reports rising Senate opposition to the Gadsden Treaty with several senators calling it equally iniquitous as the Nebraska bill Col Benton denounces it Removal of secrecy injunctio n could expose shocking facts in debate A Southern Democrat plans to introduce Douglas’ bill to organize Nebraska in the House Repeal of the Missouri Compromise likely abandoned.
A Washington dispatch details mortal criticism within the national Democrats over the administration’s tactics toward Mr. Cutting, Breckenridge, and New York. Cabinet members and Southern allies express frustration at blunders and bully tactics, while Davis and Weane weigh the original program and pledge future grievances before Congress adjourns.
Mr Olds from the post office committee reported a bill regulating postmasters pay with percentages on receipts from 60 50 40 and 12 12.5 for various sums. A separate measure to open negotiations with England on Canadas annexation failed after a roll call 28 to 119 with only Mace Lane and Parker voting affirmative from Indiana.
Correspondence from Buffalo critiques a House measure to raise compen sation for postmasters earning under $1000 yearly. The writer argues many appointees are political, urging resignations and replacement by nonpolitical locals like village merchants. Washington reports on a California senator's idea for a large denomination gold coin system to aid Pacific States, with Union terms and a Treasury recommendation favoring the Half Union for frontier needs.
The House Land Committee dismisses patriarchal life in the Homestead bill as it excludes wives whose husbands ever had multiple wives. Despite resistance, the bill faces a tough Senate path with efforts to choke it.
Report notes an April executive session on the Gadsden treaty with Mr Bell delivering a strong speech in its favor. Opinion suggests the treaty may fare as poorly as Nebraska in Connecticut, while Old Bullion mocks election results in Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Washington April 8 reports a week of speeches in the House attacking the Nebraska measure. Lawmakers Yates Norton Matteson Chandler and Washburn delivered strong blows. Gerrit Smith attacked the monster while Washburn of Maine marked a decisive contribution. Gadsden Treaty could move toward a modified form altering its original allies.
Reports recount Britain and France declaring war and Russia crossing the Danube with forces to strike before allied help arrives. British Parliament debates the war while Napier seizes a Russian frigate and crews face detentions. The Turkish bridge at Tubatia is destroyed and many Russians drown.
A fragmentary line from a 19th century column cites a moral admonition about women’s vanity and behavior, reflecting period attitudes and social expectations in print.
A Greensburg Indiana man awoke to find his money missing after a sleepwalking episode. The next day a carpet sack with the pocketbook was found in a stump near the barn, but no cash. That night his wife woke and watched him, guiding him to the stump where he recovered the money, revealing he had hidden it while sleepwalking.
A North Carolina farmer donates five hundred dollars to the Clay Monumental Association in Lexington. The gift supports the association’s work in preserving local landmarks and honoring regional history.
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