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Newspaper
Delphi Dollar Journal
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1855
Page
2
The Delphi Journal of Delphi Indiana notes receipt of the Temperance Law from Hon J F Lorr and a copy of the Constitution from Hon D Mace with thanks for public favors. The paper promises to publish the Temperance Law soon for readers.
Hon J F Surr spoke at the Methodist Church on the Prohibitory Liquor Bill. The meeting drew a large crowd and public opinion favors the law, with claims it will not jail or ruin. instead it benefits the poor, families, education, and Christianity, and some former opponents now back a lay trial.
The Indianapolis Daily Journal reports a joyous reaction after the House approved the Temperance Bill with 55 to 41. Cannons, bells, and bonfires filled the streets as crowds celebrated, while some owners showed resentment.
Observers note store windows lit in celebration as citizens rejoice over the bill’s passage. Temperance advocates in the city believe the support in the Senate was honest and sincere, countering claims of ulterior motives by detractors.
A notice states Miss Marta Dewey will open a new school on Monday next. The document directs readers to a special notice for full particulars.
Advertisements announce a Delphi Brass Band concert on Tuesday evening in the third story of Spears Case & Co's new building. The writer praises the band’s high qualifications and expects an engaging program, urging local support and generosity. Also notes election results: Trumbull elected U S Senator from Illinois, Durkee chosen by Wisconsin Legislature, Seward re elected, Slidell re elected Louisiana senator.
The Mobile Tribune notes a Mobile area Devon cow, six years old, produced 1620 gal last year, sold for 650 dollars. Citizens of Lafayette held a grand demonstration for the Temperance Bill with speeches by city leaders and lawyers. The Juniata bridge at Lewistown was destroyed Saturday night and will be rebuilt immediately.
A man from a brook is under arrest in Yor for an extensive swindle involving the Delphi Journal and other groups. He is believed to have taken about one dollar from various parties in the South and aims to hang on to his scheme as there is no Printers to cooperate.
On the fourth instant a balloon ascent took place in New Orleans witnessed by over 10,000 ladies and gentlemen. A large horse race followed, drawing many spectators including women.
A Springfield dispatch reports the Prohibitory Liquor Law nearly certain to pass the Senate with no material variation. The Chicago Tribune hails the development as glorious news promising peace plenty domestic happiness and social order across Illinois.
The Dayton Journal reports in January the Great Snow Storm striking Illinois and Iowa. At 10 p.m. on Saturday the 20th the snow began and fell for thirty two hours. Winds from the northwest prostrated trees and fences while streets became impassable. Mercury dropped to ten below zero. Cattle and poultry suffered heavy losses as wells filled with snow and towns were cut off.
A fierce snow storm last night continued today, delaying steamers including the Pacific which returned to Gravesend Bay. An earthquake shock was felt in Nova Scotia and Maine, alarming Halifax and shaking houses in Sackville and Eastport. In Columbus, liquor law enforcement halted many saloons and led to jail for one violator, with landlords bound over for court as the law begins to take effect.
The article lists the faiths of presidents based on attendance at worship and writings. It names Washington Madison Monroe Harrison Tyler Jefferson Adams John Quincy Adams Fillmore Jackson Polk and Van Buren with Presbyterian and Congregationalist affiliations noted among others.
New York reports the Atlantic reached the dock after a delayed voyage from Liverpool on January 22. The main items are Lord John Russell’s resignation and ongoing Vienna and Sevastopol developments. The paper notes British mismanagement, Russian moves in the Crimea, and naval actions shaping the balance of power in Europe.
A local report describes a counterfeit circulating by tearing off the top part of Safety Fund bills. The altered note appears to show the Bank of Kentucky and Newport at the bottom, though the Bank of Kentucky has no Newport branch.
By a circular from the Department of the Interior the Land Offices at Jeffersonville Vincennes and Windemac have been discontinued. Lands remaining unsold at the time of discontinuance will be offered for sale at the Land Office in Indianapolis.
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