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Newspaper
Delphi Dollar Journal
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1855
Page
2
The State Journal reports further consideration of electing a United States Senator is postponed to February 22. The delay, near session end, prompts criticism that urgent pending matters will be used to stall the election.
The Free Bank Agency lists Huntington Bank as specie paying. The Bank of Tippecanoe at WinneMack and Indian Reserve Bank at Kokomo arranged to be placed on the list as well.
The State Journal reports a rumor that the Kalama zoo Bank at Albion has failed, noting the claim is still unverified.
Messrs Pigman and Bolles lead a special committee on state stock money for the week. See advertisement in another column. Read ahead before further changes occur in the programme.
County official states he does not receive state stock money for taxes except the first class. He says he must pursue this stance because the State Treasurer refuses stock funds except for the above named class.
The Indianapolis committee publishes its report fixing the value of Free Bank paper. The piece notes readers value it as worth, and remarks that individuals act for themselves with bankers sharing in the outcome. The writer claims to take no money beyond what is sound at face value in neighboring states and territories.
Gleason's Pictorial is renamed Ballou's Pictorial and appears in a refreshed form. Individuals may view a copy by visiting the office to request a sample of the illustrated journal.
Citizens in Indianapolis Logansport Lafayette and Laporte condemn the Free Bank paper lists as fraudulent and driven by bankers and officials. They urge destroying on hand stock and refusing any further paper at any price to end the perceived swindle.
Geo W. Green of Chicago, previously found guilty of murdering his wife, has been granted a new trial by the court.
The Warren Republican is published in Williamsport by A. S. Foster Esq. It urges citizens to support the Republican, praising it as a credit to the town and county.
A farmer loses value of state stock money on a creditor trip to Indianapolis, currency criticism aimed at the governor and party. The note ridicules currency devaluation and references Democratic and constitutional themes, ending with a train schedule detail for the Lafayette and Indianapolis Railroad.
Col May informs citizens he intends to make the Bank of Rensselaer and the Farmers and Mechanics Bank of Rensselaer as good as any in the state. He notes there is room for improvement.
John Wentworth of Illinois writes from Congress that the Know Nothing issue is likely to override the slavery question.
Michigan papers claim Jackson inmates manufacture counterfeit currency with help from accomplices outside. The Winchester Virginian reports Gypsies in the state, described as clever thieves who corrupt Black residents by exploiting superstitions.
Hon. Jas. Harlan Republican is elected to succeed Gen. Dodge as U S Senator from Iowa. No Senate election in Missouri yet. On the first ballot Atchison 56 votes, Doniphan Whig 54, Benton 40.
A young woman in Albany New York received 480 calls on New Year’s Day not including four military companies one fire company and many relatives.
Senate discussion on Mr Brown's resolution to repeal the Free Bank Law and create a State Bank with branches funded by state bonds. Debates split along party lines with votes on each provision and a conference of committee reports. House actions cover school district organization and tax payment notes in Free Banks amid party maneuvering.
The act amendments include allowing landowners to deduct road occupied land value and related debt from taxes, repeal of the general banking act, repeal of the act restricting evidence of negroes and Indians, and repeal of the service of process act where a defendant is found. The bill was indefinitely postponed according to the State Journal.
A citizen urges support for Delphi Brass Band praising years of effort and upgraded lineup. He notes the band’s superior talent and hopes the community will attend a future concert to reward perseverance and aid the musicians.
Major Mace writes to Mr. Levering explaining his Kansas Nebraska bill to prohibit slavery, predicting four slave states could enter the Union, criticizing platforms, and praising nerve and grit over political craft in the ongoing slavery struggle. He discusses Benton Pettit Bright and Indiana's interests.
The letter claims promotion will allow control over appointments and a $6000 annual salary, replacing per diem. It accuses Bright’s supporters of lavish Madison gun salutes and state press praise funded by the treasury, while the writer signs as Dan's Mace and expresses duty keeping him away.
The city reels from a fatal murder on Berry Street with Dunbar killed after drinking with ruffians and robbed of his cash. Reports name Madden Keefer Romain as implicated with Madden turning State's evidence. A disastrous warehouse fire claims John Rose amid praise for firemen and aid from T. T. Benbridge.
A major fire early yesterday damaged the cellar of John Rose & Son’s warehouse on the canal foot of South Street. Flames spread quickly through pork lard and high wines, engulfing adjacent grocery and provision shops and the Weaver warehouse, with total losses and insurance details partially listed. Rose & Son’s faced substantial damage including 2,500 to insurance on stock and several thousand dollars in losses. other businesses in the block also sustained damage.
The Crescent reports a duel between two Frenchmen over honor in New Orleans. They chose hoop-poles as weapons and fought at a field on Gentilly Road, cutting and thrusting with bruising blows until seconds ended the bout. Both men suffered swelling and bruises, honor finally restored.
The Lafayette Courier suggests Mr. Rose died in a warehouse blaze likely murdered before arson. It notes uncertainty but cites new circumstances implying he might have slept through alarms. The paper warns of criminals among us and urges vigilance by citizens and officers.
Unfavorable rumors about the Erie City Bank in Erie Pennsylvania are circulating. Local residents await clarification as bank officials have not issued a statement.
The South Bend Register notes that A Coquel lard, reputed as the first white settler in Northern Indiana, died Monday last from a fall.
Late from Erie on January 13 reports repairs of the railroad nearly finished under the marshal’s supervision. No one interfered with the work.
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