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Newspaper
Delphi Dollar Journal
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1854
Page
1
A lengthy critique by Rev. Crary denounces editors and anti slavery factions in Indiana. He defends temperance and condemns whisky and slaveholding while recounting reactions to conventions and urging support for freedom and reform. The piece also discusses Henry Clay and historical anti slavery efforts.
A rough tally shows around 800 Roman Catholic non profits and religious bodies operating in the United States. The figure reflects diverse missions and diocesan-linked organizations across the country.
The article accuses Atchison and allies of forcing Indian treaties to Washington to strip settlers in Kansas and Nebraska of pre emption rights. It claims this aimed to keep lands from poor men, forcing sales to the highest bidder and delaying statehood, as cited by the St. Louis Democrat.
A San Francisco Evening Journal report cites a private Sandwich Islands resident claiming King Kamehameha and advisers have approved a rough draft for annexation to the American Union. The plan, the paper says, will be sent to Washington by the next mail steamer.
In Milwaukee the Wisconsin notes that the Homestead Bill passed the U S Senate with Democrats voting yes and all Whigs voting no. The Whigs opposed the Senate amended version which reduced the measure though it still aimed to aid actual settlers by providing land. The Chicago Journal commented on the partisan contrast.
The Southern Journal describes a barbecue at the Pearl River plantation of Hon. S. A. Douglas with 140 adult slaves and about 40 enslaved people present. Strickland, the plantation agent and overseer, hosted the event described as abundant and inviting on the old cabin floors, as reported by the editor.
The Detroit Free Press reports a heated Senate scene as Senator Pettit of Indiana read Benton's critical letter and launched a tirade filled with insults against Old Bullion. Pettit's remarks drew rebukes from Mr. Stuart and Gen. Cass, leaving him condemned by many in attendance. The piece questions Pettit’s conduct and asks Indiana voters to judge him at the October election.
The piece lauds Franklin Pierce era for military glory and praises the razing of Greytown. It claims eighty wooden houses were burned without opposition and inhabitants driven to forests in a harsh season. It extols Pierce for bravery and humanity.
A Times correspondent reports in the House Post Office day’s clash where Mr. Seward of Georgia assaulted Mike Walsh after Walsh called him a god liar. Seward raised a chair to strike, bystanders intervened, then struck Walsh several blows, leaving a battered face and a potential black eye. The article also notes a proposal to amend the Civil and Diplomatic bill to create a forenomin ring in Capitol grounds for members.
Reliable word says orders from Del Brough suspend all work on Broven Road. Workers and even engineers are discharged as the tight money market makes funding impossible. Alton Telegraph.
The Crawfordsville Review notes a township meeting with a resolution declaring Dan Mace politically dead and buried beyond revival until Nebraska is clothed with state powers. The Covington Democrat Playfully predicts a rebirth next October by popular will.
A Danville Adv报 impression notes Daniel Webster’s March 1850 Senate vow to block slavery expansion and accuses old line Democrats of urging Whigs to join in extending slavery. The piece frames the political clash over free soil principles and party loyalties.
Fragmentary lines mention a theme hall native of Gall Galloway and a person named Cho who died in 4895 at an advanced age. The text resembles a cemetery inscription listing names and ages in a community graveyard.
In a small town scene a reported assault is described as a highly charged act. Witnesses recall heated evidence while authorities weigh the seriousness and context of the confrontation.
The ladies in this State, who broke up worn houses months ago, have been tried and acquitted. The fragment notes a local court proceeding with no further details on persons or charges.
The Greytown peoples have returned and will attempt to rebuild their houses and resume their former patrons.
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