25 Apr 1855
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Newspaper
Delphi Dollar Journal
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1855
Page
1
The Delphi Dollar Journal lists advertising terms from Dewey's Building upstairs, with annual subscriptions at the rate for shorter terms. Rates show one square ten lines with ten insertions at 1.00, three months at 3.00, six months at 5.00, one year at 9.00, and half column six months at 15.00. Ads continue until forbidden unless a end date is given and expenses fall to the advertiser.
An elderly man sits in sunset glow at a cottage door. Three blue eyed girls laugh at his feet as a matron blesses him and thanks God for his life. The narrator blesses God for the pleasant path and for all his deeds and gifts.
A Pennsylvania Quaker family endures massacre, captivity, and the search for Francis Slocum in Wyoming and Susquehanna Valley. Decades later a foundling identified as Francis returns, now aged, having lived with Delawares and Miamis, married a chief, grown wealthy, and died honoured among her Indian kin.
Two Spanish officers near Bilboa prepared to duel after failed reconciliations. A sick wife and large family prompted a poor carpenter to ask for coffins, triggering the combatants to laugh, drop their swords, and shake hands, ending the confrontation.
During a Saturday service Father Moriarty delivered a death of St Patrick sermon when a Rev. Speaker paused in anger. A young woman in a pew, seen with an eye glass, drew attention as the crowd watched the confrontation unfold and the sermon resumed.
A guest endures a lengthy blessing by a man fond of long prayers. The visitor plans to slip away but is humorously questioned by the host's son. The boy asks if the father has reached the Jews, and upon hearing no, deems the blessing not yet finished, prompting the guest to flee.
A wit quipped that every acting magistrate was water in a freezing state, suggesting justice exists as a cold, settled entity amid governance. The remark blends humor with a critique of officials.
The article cites Bishop de Charbonnel'sPastoral on the Immaculate Conception affirming Marys sinlessness as a dogma and notes its acceptance by the Church. It then shifts to John Randolphs grave visit at Roanoke, describing Randolphs estate, the gravesite, and the contrived moral about paying as you go and prudent use of credit.
A circulating story claims ex President Van Buren visited Paris for Washington's birthday and sought an audience with Napoleon. The tale says Napoleon rebuked Van Buren for unessential court dress and questioned personal clothes over courtesy, with Matty and Bonaparte reportedly in a long private talk.
The article extols Lady Jane Franquin as a noble example of devotedness. Despite repeated failures and years of absence, she contemplates sacrificing the last of her fortune to fund another Polar Seas expedition to seek her husband. She refused a pension when Sir John’s name was removed from the naval roll, clinging to hope he may reach Albi on's ground.
Hon. Thos. H. Benton has returned to Washington city after completing duties elsewhere. He is expected to resume official responsibilities and participate in forthcoming sessions.
Our Dan jokes that when short on change for a hot bath he can threaten a new sweetheart to force payment, threatening hot water as punishment. The quip depicts a playful stance on debt and domestic schemes within a romantic hinge.
Mrs. Partington comments on country air and health blaming the diet for people’s feelings. She remarks on opinions about country living and suggests victuals contribute to well being more than air.
A State Sentinel critique argues General Jackson as the Ajax Telemon of the Democratic party and cites his writings for the party creed while questioning Jefferson as the ideal model due to his free soil views. the Wabash Intel. notes debate on who represents true democratic creed.
Lord Broughman recalled in youth at a convivial party where a modest singer avoided performing. Jeffry teased him saying he had a singing face. Broughman replied with a joke about seeing a note A Fuar in the singing face.
The Lon Times offers dating counsel urging women to observe a suitor at meals. It suggests he endure soft boiled eggs and pork spare ribs without misdeeds like eye-poking or bone-throwing, then, if he passes, to name a wedding day.
A poem-like quip about Justice Ashurt features a long lanky visage and a couplet praising his lamp like jawline. The verse imagines him “throwing light upon the English laws” in a sharp, satirical tone.
A late Emerald Isle paper recounts a vessel wreck near the Skerries and concludes with the startling line that all crew were saved except a hogshead of molasses.
A merchants exchange urges a practical purchase after a brief quarrel. The phrase suggests choosing a washable piece of calico as a modest, helpful remedy rather than a burden.
In Patucket Massachusetts farmers boast oversized birds that are marketed by the quarter, a practice likened to selling pork. The trend puts local fowl ahead of the New York Shanghais in weight and market novelty.
In a telling retort, the Yankee dismisses his foe by saying the man "don't amount to a sum in arithmetic" and that adding him up yields nothing to carry, a sharp verbal barb aimed at the rival.
The Niagara Suspension Bridge receipts for the past year totaled 40000 dollars.
Fragmentary text shows a necrology style toast with incomplete line about blessing and whiteness. lacks clear names, dates, or locations to confirm context or identify subjects.
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