Republican Nominating Convention of Carroll County
The friends of Freedom the Constitution and Prohibition urge a mass convention at Delphi on Saturday the 18th to select a ticket for the October election. The appeal calls constitutional liberty the rallying cause and warns against the whiskey alien and slavery faction threatening the Union and ballot box.
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Carroll County
Friends of Freedom
The
Constitution
Prohibition
Delphi
Freeman
Dedication of Hall of Delphi Lodge No 28
The dedication ceremony for Hall of Delphi Lodge No 28 will be held Monday evening at four o'clock in the Baptist Church. Brother Scawyter Cotfax will deliver the address, and the Hall Brothers and their families are respectfully invited to attend.
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Delphi Lodge
Br. Scawyter Cotfax
Baptist Church
Indiana Conference Meeting Set for Early September
The Indiana Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will convene at this place about the first of September.
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Indiana Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Southern Election Shifts Favor Democrats Seen
Observers note Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama swung against Democrats and North Carolina sided with them. The North remains pro slavery regardless of state results.
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Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
North Carolina
North
Rumor of Brewery Operation Sparks Liquor Law Concerns
A town resident notes rumors that a brewery across the creek may be operating and violating liquor laws. The writer urges caution and enforcement to prevent drunkenness and disorder from returning to the town.
Peru Sentinel Editor Spotlight In Press Room Joke
The note mocks the Peru Sentinel editor's readiness at press time and jokes about the Logan and Kokomo Railroad's cooperation. It hints at a new horse to run the merchine and questions how the railroad is getting along amid the newsroom timing.
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Peru
Logan
Kokomo
John
Bearer falls from buggy injures Delphi doctor
Last Tuesday near the canal a horse attached to a buggy backed abruptly. Dr Samuel Grimes of Delphi and a companion jumped out. Dr Grimes broke his leg near the ankle and was taken to the Jones Hotel where Dr Yeakle dressed the injury.
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Lafayette Gazette
Samuel Grimes
Delphi
Jones Hotel
Yeakle
Gold Discovered Near Delphi Report Sparks Inquiry
A Perrysville Journal note says a private letter reports considerable gold near Delphi. The paper questions the claim and notes only small quantities have been found so far.
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Delphi
Perrysville
Board of Directors Meeting of Car roll County Agricultural Society
The Board of Directors will meet at the Court House in Delphi on Saturday the 25th at 1 PM. Full attendance requested. committee reports due, including the group to select the site for next year’s Annual Fair. E. Stansel President and A. H. Evans Secretary.
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Carroll County Agricultural Society
Court House
Delphi
E. Stansel
Pres
T. A. H. Evans
Sec’y
Indiana crops fourth largest with 19 million bushels
The New York Herald estimates the U S wheat crop with Indiana at about 19,000,000 bushels, ranking fourth behind Ohio, Pennsylvania and Illinois which are expected to yield more. The total U S crop is put at 168,572,000 bushels.
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United States
New York Herald
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Union
Retraction and political tirade from 1855 presses
A 1855 retraction by J H Dunlap withdraws a property division scheme and offers refunds to ticket buyers. The piece shifts to a polemic about slavery and political figures, criticizing Reason and Douglas and citing Jefferson Madison and the Missouri Compromise. It closes with a graphic Victorian report of Irish-led riot violence and mob actions in Louisville elections.
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Territories
Nebraska
Jefferson
Madison
Calhoun
Douglas
Jefferson Street
Beargrass Bridge
Jefferson County
Shelby Street
Madison Street
Eighth Ward
Rhodes
Chapel Street
Chapel
Market Streets
Graham
Hobson
Eleventh and
Maine
Naee Eee
Prohibition Debate Distracts From County Controversy
The writer rebukes Reason for provoking contention and dismisses promises of Maine Law reform. He argues no local party supports Maine Law, notes Fusion favors a prohibitory statute, and challenges Willard Wright and “old line” allies on their record. He condemns Reason’s attacks as confederate, rascal, and sting, insisting on candor and dignity.
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Federal” Party
Bvtror
Maine
Lene
House
Willard
Wright
Willd
Theople
Deption
Mace
The Louisville Riot on Election Day
The Louisville newspapers clash on the riot that occurred on election day with reports of twenty deaths and extensive property damage. One paper blames foreigners, the other the Know Nothings, while both condemn the city for turning a voting day into a deadly clash.
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Louisville
Courier
Lévisville
Riot Lies and Coroner Denial Ignite Public Controversy
The piece questions initial riot reports in Louisville, citing the coroner who denies human remains at Quinn's houses and suggests bones may be animal. It criticizes newspapers for sensationalism and notes foreigner blame amid widening disputes on Main Street rioting.
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Louisville
Quinn
Louisville Journal
Louisville Courier
Ind. Jour
Baltic Arrival and Midlevel War News from Aug 8
The Baltic docked at 6 am reporting dates to the 28th. News from the seat of war is dull with rumors of resignations. French push toward Malakoff with no action, and allies and Russians hold positions. British fleet destroys a Genitch bridge. mutinies reported among Bashi Cazouks. Insurrection in Tripoli. Russians near Kars. Spanish unease eases. Turkish loan vote narrowly passed.
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Baltic
New York
Seat of Pay
General On
Omar Pacha
Malakoff
Sea of Azoff
Genitzch
Danube
Constantinople
Tripoli
Kars
Spain
Rhs Oerad
Sevastopol
Governor’s Slavery Stance Sparks Kansas Debate
Kansas dispatches report great excitement as the new Governor’s positions on slavery scrutinized by the legislature. Petitions urge the President to appoint an acting member, with Woodson and Dawson figures in contention. The Toledo line notes the last packet to the Wabash Canal after twelve years of service and W S Findley’s removal as agent. A Texas to Kansas train run hints at ongoing movement.
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Kansas
Sr. Lous, Aug. Ltd
Woodson
Dawson
Wabash Canal
Toledo
W. S. Findley
Toledo Blade
Missing text in legal notice fragment at county clerk’s office
Fragmentary OCR reads as a legal or official announcement noting an action or order by an unnamed court or official. The legibility prevents clear identification of entities, dates, or the exact request or deadline.
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Wabash & St Louis Railroad
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Corl Coery
Cotate Samuel “Winn
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Secarty
Bend
Samuel Overhalser
Beretey
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