Delphi citizens meet to memorialize legislature on liquor law
In Delphi Indiana citizens are urged to gather at the Court House this evening to discuss adopting a plan to memorialize the Legislature regarding a Prohibitory Liquor Law. A general attendance is requested with speeches anticipated. The Court of Common Pleas is in session and Hon D Mace speaks on the Compromise in today's paper.
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Court House
Court of Common Pleas
D. Mace
Missouri Line
M. D. Wilson
Charles Wilson
John Wilson
Isaac Wilson
Harvey Wilson
Solomon McCulloch
Elizabeth McCulloch
Alexander Berry
Mary A. Berry
Cynthia
Wilson
Martha Wilson
Elizabeth Wilson
Isaac. Wilson
Carroll County
Abraham Bragunier
State of Indiana
Carroll Circuit Court
Lucy A. Clark
John Clark
Indiana
Carroll
James H. Stewart
Senator and Representative Travel to Indianapolis
Our Senator and Representative, J. F. Suit and J. T. Gwinn, Esqs., left for Indianapolis on Tuesday.
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J. F. Suit
J. T. Gwinn
Indianapolis
Indiana Legislature Opens With School and Bank Reforms Expected
The Indiana Legislature meets today with hopes to address school and bank laws. Monk's new map of the United States is advertised by agent J S Perkins who plans to visit county towns before month’s end. Holidays passed quietly. the river runs low and canal travel to Lafayette remains open. Delphi’s old settlers held a merry dance at Bolles Hall recalling earlier Wabash days.
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Indiana
Monk
United States
J.S. Perkins
Delphi
Bolles’ Hall
G. S. Orth Urged for U S Senate Seat in Lafayette
Readers back G S Orth of Lafayette for the U S Senate praising his qualifications and opposition to slavery extension. He is described as a friend to freedom and temperance and as someone who would defend these principles with honesty.
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G. S. Orth
Lafayette
U.S. Senate
Governor's Message Preview and Market Notes
The governor's message is anticipated next week while corn fed pork prices rise from 250 to 350 dollars. News from the steamship Geo. Law reports strong ore yields and a large mining gold extract in Calaveras County valued at 25 916 dollars.
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Calaveras County
Treaty of alliance among Austria France and England
The Chicago Journal reports a Vienna signed treaty on the 2d among Austria France and England. Claimed terms include Austria viewing Turkish territory violations as war against herself and Austria boosting forces in the Principalities to aid Turkish defense. 20 000 Austrians to Crimea upon France and England request. France and England guarantee Austria’s territorial possession. The fifth term remains secret.
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France
England
Chicago Journal
Vienna
Crimea
Six Nations Outline Terms For Austrian Entry To Alliance
A document lists seventh and other conditions for Austria joining the alliance. It states Russia must settle terms by January 2 for operation, and includes Count Nesselrode's letter with four main points: joint Christian protection in Turkey, five powers guardianship over Principalities, revision of 1841 treaty with Sultan’s assent, and Danube free navigation.
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Austria
Russia
Count Nesselrode
Turkey
City dads silent as streets decay after failed meeting
Citizens lament lack of council action since presented payment account. They urge leaders to convene a meeting and address the worsening condition of streets and sidewalks in the city.
Standing of the Banks After Bankers Meeting
The Indiana Free Banks list was narrowed after a bankers meeting two weeks ago. Several second class banks were moved to the third class including Atlantic Bank Jackson Albion Bank of Albion Bank of Bridgeport Bridgeport and Steuben County Bank Angola while Bank of the Capital moved Great Western Bank Terre Haute to the third list. Third class banks show bills worth 85 cents such as Elkhart County Bank Goshen Steuben County Bank Angola with others at 15 to 30 percent discount.
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Bankers
Atlantic Bank
Jackson
Bank of Albion
Albion
Bank of Bridgeport
Bridgeport
Steuben County Bank
Angola
Bank of the
Great Western Bank
Terre Haute
Elkhart County Bank
Goshen
Steuben
Sam in the Public Eye as Election Figure
The piece portrays Sam as a rising political figure in 1856, praised by the Boston Know Nothing as always punctual and active. It speculates on his age and predicts he will mobilize voters at the presidential election, asserting his readiness and determination.
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Sam
Boston
Diuner
Reader
Scattered notes from the Midwest and beyond
In White Pigeon Michigan on December 25 the Michigan Southern Railroad freight depot burned, blamed on watchman carelessness. Judge Galbrath of Pennsylvania barred women from prosecution for scolds. Strang, Beaver Island’s Mormon Prophet, elected to Michigan Legislature. Auditor Dunn earned eighty thousand dollars in state stock bank bill returns. Col R B Carpenter of Covington recovering from wounds. Arkansas population about two hundred fifty thousand. Kate Wagoner bore a child in the Columbus penitentiary. Nebraska Territory split into nine counties. Old line Democratic State Central Committee to meet in Indianapolis January 8.
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R. B. Carpenter
Covington
Arkansas
Kate Wagoner
Columbus
Sciota Gazette
Nebraska Territory
Mich
Michigan Southern Railroad
Old Line
Democratic State Central Committee
Indianapolis
Supreme Court strikes down school fund provision
The Indiana Supreme Court sustains an injunction blocking distribution of the Springfield township 16th section fund, worth 7423.36, to other districts. The ruling voids the congressional township fund portion of the School Law, provoking wide alarm over the future of public schools and funding in Michigan City.
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State Et. al
Springfield Townsair
Franklin Co
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Springfield Township
Springfield
Franklin Circuit
Supreme Court
Congressional Township
Congressional Township Fund
State Journal
Infernal Machine Case Denies New Trial
The court, after reviewing defense arguments for a new trial, overruled the motion. William Arrison was sentenced to be hanged on May eleventh, 1855, with the judge noting the ruling as one of the most remarkable trials in the nation.
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Finn
Flinn
Dickson
Wm. Arrison
William Alrson
Isaac Allison
Hamilton County
McCullough
William Arrison
Nx&ce
Missouri Compromise Reentry Debate Splits North and South
The Indiana Republican notes Mr Mace urges restoring the Missouri Compromise while Mr Benton argues against its repeal and assesses treaty implications. It urges readers to weigh both sides, cites potential peace if re-enacted, and predicts southern resistance to sustained agitation.
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Missouri
North
Benton
Mace
P. S
Ind. Republican
Odd Knox County Marriage Sparks Cu Puddles Cheer
An Evansville Journal note reports an elderly man, sixty five, marrying his sixth wife in Knox County, the man having already wed five women. His first wife is his last, now forty five, with three prior marriages and her first husband also her last. The piece ends with a playful wish for stable unions and growing puddles near the big ponds.
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Ratner
Knox County
Evansville Journal
Iowa City Ballotings Fail to Elect Senator
Two more ballots were held in Iowa City for U S Senator with no decisive result. The joint convention adjourned to January 5 for further action.
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Iowa
Iowa City
U. S
Salt-Modified Ham Weights After Smoking Revealed
Experiments show hams gain about nine percent weight from salt absorption, but during smoking the weight typically returns to its original fresh level.
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