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Newspaper
Delphi Dollar Journal
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1855
Page
2
The ad from Holt & Co in Indiana boasts low prices on Free Bank paper and goods of any kind at fair rates. It claims capable stock paper and urges readers to see them for purchase.
The Delph i Brass Band plans a concert at this place on February 20. The group has spurred significant expense to maintain the band and respond to civic calls, with members described as well behaved and highly regarded. The piece also notes Dr. McCain’s large hogs from Carroll Township, including a 700 pound entry and others around 500 pounds.
The Madison Banner announces Wm. J. Burns as Editor and Proprietor returning to his native Madison after over twenty years away. He will implement changes and form new acquaintances as he resumes leadership at the paper.
The fragment notes the Daily Evening Republican published by Cuarman and Barney and praises its politics while criticizing its mechanical execution compared with the Enquirer Terre Haute and Sentinel Indianapolis. It adds that the Republican name is misused as a party label.
Tom Hyer the pugilist visited Indianapolis on the 19th. The Indianapolis Journal reports a dead child found in a southern pasture near the city with no explanation. Cincinnati women circulate petitions for Allison’s pardon. Geo H Chapman is nominated for State Printer by anti Nebraskan legislators. Jesse Brown of New Albany named State Agent.
Advices from Liverpool and London dated the 6th report the Allies with 300 guns in position to fire on Sevastopol ready to begin at a favorable moment after 48 hours of bombardment. Vienna negotiations are postponed fourteen days to allow the Czar another chance to make terms.
Henry Hurst, said to be the oldest lawyer in the state, died in Jeffersonville on the first of the month at the age of eighty five.
A Senate message reports Secretary of War urging vigorous measures against Indian hostilities to protect emigrants to California and settlers on the overland route. Volunteers may be called out to chastise the Indians and secure a rapid land route, with support from border warfare officers. House actions on the Pacific Railroad Bill follow debates and amendments.
A Delphi communication praises the Delphi Brass Band and proposes a Tuesday evening concert on February 20 to aid musician Mr Lathrope who has moved from England. The band adopted the plan to hire a suitable hall and use proceeds to help him start a living in the town.
Both houses of the Illinois Legislature agreed to elect a U S Senator on Wednesday the 31st inst. The assembly and senate move to finalize the choice in a joint session in Springfield.
A State Journal letter argues that specie paying banks should reveal true currency value and criticizes Free Bankers for backing depreciated state stock notes. It parries a hypothetical banker Mr Skinner who creates multiple "solvent" banks, withdraws bonds, circulates at par, then redeems at a discount, inflating profits while claiming to rid the country of depreciated paper. The piece urges new laws to penalize such practices and to monitor specie paying banks more closely.
An imperative resolution directs locating township and county roads, requires railroad cattle guards to protect crops, and orders the Education Committee to report a school tax of 30 cents per $100. The measure passed Ages 41 Noes 40. It also changes law to require county treasurers to visit townships to collect taxes.
To Frank May, cashier of the Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank of Indianapolis, has decamped with 25 or 30 thousand dollars. Col Allen May, owner of the bank, vows to protect bill holders and depositors. The list of first class free banks remains unchanged. Day’s report.
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