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Newspaper
Delphi Dollar Journal
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1855
Page
2
A dramatic romance unfolds with Leon confessing a grave love and Felina’s burden of guilt. Leon sails into the sea seeking release, succumbs to despair, and is later found dead. Felina, consumed by grief, awaits him at the shore as a ghostly reunion unfolds when a skiff returns with Leon alive.
A fragment notes a skiff pushing from shore in Looxront New York in 1858. It records two persons who could not be wed by earthly formalities choosing a spiritual marriage instead.
The meeting featured Henry S. Lane praising Republican vitality and indicting old-line Whig influence. Samuel W. Parker attacked Indiana apportionment delays and lobby power. G. S. Orth’s strong remarks closed the program as Republicans felt their cause defended.
Circuit Court adjourns to Monday morning for affidavits in support of a new trial motion. A juror has been summoned to answer. Rice case allowed until Monday to show cause and until Wednesday to file supporting affidavits. Prosecution says Driskall to be tried next. Sheriff to summon forty competent petit jurors by Wednesday. Court to remain occupied through Wednesday with criminal business. Laf. Jour 4th.
A New York independent observer cites General Scott and Jessup asserting the Allies must seize Sevastopol by a coup de main before retreating from the Crimea. The piece notes Scott's residence on Twelfth Street and his lieutenant general title tied to Mexico War salary.
William Clelard was convicted at Pittsburg for selling liquor to an intoxicated woman after a warning from her husband. He was sentenced in a recent prosecution by the commonwealth, with a fine of $20 to the prosecutor and additional penalties.
Hexay has moved his Clothing Store to the middle room of Spears Case Co.'s new building and will wait on customers. Next week will carry particulars. A heavy frost on Saturday and Sunday damaged gardens and raised fears for the wheat crop.
The season’s best strawberries were handed to us by T C Hughes Esq. They measured about an inch in diameter and were exceptionally delicious.
The June issue of Godeys Lady Book is received and described as superb no. The note highlights the magazine's high quality and value for readers seeking refined periodical content.
The Lafayette Gazette reports Abe Rice is found guilty of first degree murder in Cephas Fahrenbaugh’s case. The jury deliberated about three and a half hours, all members agreeing to death as the sentence. A large crowd gathered at the courthouse as the verdict was announced.
Dr M P Morgan of Vanderbugg county Indiana died on the 15th after returning home intoxicated. His wife and three children fled to a neighbor as the house caught fire and he perished in the flames.
Rev Dr Berry of New Albany former President of Indiana Asbury University has been elected to head Iowa University replacing James Harlan who has resigned. He has accepted the post and will assume duties later this month.
The Fort Wayne Times reports a boiler explosion at a Noble county saw mill near North Port on Friday evening. Six men were killed instantly, bodies mangled, one worker escaped, and the accident is blamed on the engineer's inexperience as the mill structure was torn to pieces.
At Indianapolis last week the Grand Temple of Honor Indiana elected G W T R S Brown Crawfordsville G W V T W B Hornish Centreville G W R J H Ohr Indianapolis G W Treasurer D B Culley Indianapolis G W C Rev W W Eccles Vincennes G W A Jas P Edson Mr Vernon C W G W Robinson Jeffersonville For Grand Inner Temple S G W T Mrs B Matilda Scott Richmond S G W Y T Mrs Maria Crooke Rockport S G W A Miss Sarah A Kinder Indianapolis 8 G W Treasurer Miss Helen M Jones Delphi 8 G W C Mrs Vickers Perrysville 8 G W A Mrs W Morse Centreville 8 G W G Mrs E C Caldwell South Bend Grand Lodge of Indiana met in Indianapolis electing M W G Master Alex C Downey Q A Foster D G Master Lewis Burk 8 G Warden P Q Striker 5 G Wardens Charles Fisher G Treasurer Francis King G Secretary The St Joseph Gazette notes emigrant streams from St. Joseph to Kansas and Nebraska.
A fragment notes that the country and United States are in a poor state and that Minister Gen. Gadsden urged strong remonstrances and protests against frequent sanctioned treaty violations.
The Prohibitory Liquor Law vote results show 25 555 for and 22 645 against, a majority for Prohibition of 2910. The tally reflects voter choice across the state totaling 48 200 votes.
Memphis reports 27 deaths in the week ending the 11th inst, cholera accounting for 17. The Board of Health secretary notes a sudden outbreak in the upper city at the week's start, with fatalities near certain in most cases.
A Cincinnati Times note reports a woman who runs a grocery, cares for twins, does housework, and still gives her husband a sound beating three or four times weekly.
Arrests made of persons charged with robbing the Clerk's Office a short time ago. Examination pending, authorities withhold further notice for now. Peru, Indiana.
The London Leader describes Napoleon as a tenant at will of a throne and notes the Millerites set June 10 as the next predicted destruction date. The piece frames a world event outlook with period tone.
Delegates from around the world will begin sessions in Paris on June first. The note cites rapid mail routes with New York to St. Louis in two and a half days and Louisville in 36 hours, illustrating global communications.
The Lafayette Journal reports that W. S. Hogeland of White County was shot at four times by a man hidden behind a tree. The shooter fled and escaped. Hogeland was not struck.
The latest dispatches describe Canrobert resigning due to shattered health and requesting command transfer to Gen Pelissier. Reports of May 16 and 1 indicate continued siege works before Sevastopol with French and Russian forces clashing at Belbec and left works, heavy firing near Varna, and ongoing battery construction.
Debates continue as five in the morning reports note the execution of Pianori. A manifesto sent to the Army of the East explains reasons for not proceeding to war. Paris papers show hostile tone toward Austria. Rumors say the King of Sardinia negotiates marriage with Victoria's eldest daughter.
Gov Powell joined his colleague Gov Wright for a Wednesday visit described as a routine courtesy call. The event centered on discussions of state matters and regional cooperation.
In New York City on Monday evening, about twelve hundred children participated in a large concert event. The gathering showcased youthful performers and highlighted community cultural outreach.
A Kansas paper recounts a marriage near Wilmington on the 19th in which Henry L. Ague wed Caroline M. Fits. The item notes playful threats about “fits” followed by light humor as the couple embraced the joke.
A Michigan farmer reports selling 300 dollars worth of potatoes from a single acre this year, in addition to supplying his family. He highlights high yields and practical farming efficiency in the report.
Michael L. Sullivant, an Illinois farmer, is said to be preparing to plant about 10,000 acres of land to corn this season.
A New York liquor auction saw a thirty five year old Otard pale brandy cask sell for eighteen dollars per gallon. The sale highlighted the strong demand for aged spirits among bidders and collectors.
An administration report from Washington states Fillmore Van Buren and Tyler are appointed to form a mediation commission for the major European quarrel. The trio would act as mediators in the ongoing dispute seeking a peaceful settlement.
After a Tuesday whirlwind in a Mijoining town, Mrs. Gillett died from injuries on Friday, marking the fourth fatality. Survivors suffer severe losses with most possessions gone, and relatives face added hardship as recovery efforts begin.
Corn is selling for 1500 dollars a bushel in Columbus Georgia amid strong demand. Traders report buyers impatient to secure supplies as prices rise and grain markets tighten across the region.
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