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Newspaper
Delphi Dollar Journal
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1854
Page
2
The Times editor offers five dollars for a copy of the Carroll League lists. He notes two names that could fetch ten times that amount. The leagues hold over one hundred names, including 47 democrats who have never voted against a straight ticket and now refuse to back any candidate who supports slavery or the Nebraska plan.
The Logansport Journal becomes a tri weekly paper praised for its neat appearance and engaging content urging citizens to support the local publication. The note hints at sermons by Maine Law preachers and local ministers in response to a text about civic duty.
Scuuvamm Courax of St. Joseph County was nominated as a candidate by the Peoples' Convention held at Bradford White County on the 2d inst.
The piece notes concern over what the Times publishes and questions why a correct copy of the Maine Law is not printed. It mentions CPA Female Seminary in Dubuque funded by Mrs. Stowe and critiques the Carroll League and Know-Nothings as moral reformers.
In a speech on the Appropriation Bill Congressman Letcher mocks the customs system by listing Maine towns Passamaquoddy Waldoboro Wiscasset Kennebunk and Plymouth along with Newburyport Annapolis and Maryland figures. He notes tiny revenues and high costs to collect in 1853 and cites large expenditures on many custom houses despite little income. Laughter follows at various points.
A political inquiry to Col Jonathan C. Applegate asks if he supports the Know Nothings and Carroll County, whether he would abolish the Pizeringtom Guards if elected, if he would oppose liquor venting, and whether he would treat the ginger pop if defeated with proof of 31 days in February.
The report notes a Friday and Saturday gathering described as the anti Nebraska meeting. Attendees, labeled as old line democrats, appeared pale and frightened amid widespread cholera reports across the county.
The Old Carroll nominating convention fills the Court House with delegates. Officers are elected with John J. Gwinn as Representative and Nathew Simpson as Treasurer. The body endorses the Indianapolis anti Nebraska platform and pledges support.
Camden Temple of Honor No 49 passes unanimous resolutions at a special meeting held July 26 1854 in tribute to Thomas A Robison sen W V T of the temple. They praise his faithful service to Temperance and pledge attendance at his funeral offer condolences to his widow and kin and forward resolutions to the Delphi Dollar Journal and Weekly Times.
A new publication named the Democratic Platform emerges in Indianapolis, issued by a group described as squatting democrats. The piece criticizes the editors branding the work as a reckless, hypocritical page filled with lies and defense of perceived political swindles by the administration.
A Senate speech critiques the Nebraska bill claiming it abandons self government. It argues executive veto power and patronage would bind legislation, making the Governor, Secretary, and district officers de facto rulers rather than elected legislators. The extract questions elective provision for key officers and implications for self governance.
The article argues for keeping territorial appointments under state and popular control rather than centralized presidential power. It asserts the President can appoint and remove key officers, enabling executive dominance and patronage, which could extend and perpetuate slavery.
In Marshall Co Iowa on July 15 1854 excitement rose as Indians believed to be from the tribe descended the Iowa River to the county northern boundary. They committed depredations killing a few hogs and sheep and took some small articles when men were away. About forty were seen and all were well armed.
A St Louis Republican correspondent from St Joseph describes a steady flow of Northerners and settlers toward Kansas and Nebraska seeking homes, despite intimidation by slaveholders. He notes citizens travel by boat, stage, wagon, or on foot, carrying tools and weapons, and ferry boats remain active as abolitionist sentiment grows among Anti-Slavery groups.
The Intelligencer notes the Senate approved a bill after weeks of debate. It consolidates three key principles governing lands and federal and state participation, with language ensuring states receive the lands or participate as outlined.
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