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Newspaper
Delphi Dollar Journal
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1855
Page
2
The Delphi Journal notes Gilliford and Freel now run their back to Brookston twice daily, improving travel options for locals. Spears, Case and Co relocate to a new Wabash street building, promising ready service and a fine office, signaling active local enterprise.
The Commissioners appoint Dr. E Walker as liquor agent under the new Prohibitory law with a salary of 150 dollars yearly. Dr Dunlap offers to serve without county compensation but is not in line for promotion. Geo H Chapman retires as editor and Jas Pummil becomes editor as the Indiana Republican continues as a co op paper run by printers.
The Gazette reports verdicts in Lafayette murder trials. Tim Driscoll was found guilty of murder with death penalty possible. Abe Rice’s new trial motion failed. Thomas Longly pleaded guilty to a life prison sentence. Several co-defendants claimed innocence.
The Foreigns feature a week of notable events and surprises with notable figures and international angles shaping headlines and discussions across regions. Readers see a mix of diplomatic moves, cultural exchanges, and evolving trade patterns impacting communities and markets alike.
The Indiana Republican convention day centered on the slavery issue. Northern members pressed for restoring the Missouri Compromise, while Southerners resisted. A midnight compromise pledged to admit states north of 36 30 free, with territorial sovereignty, and to settle Kansas amicably. The North demanded reparation as the split grew deeper.
The June 14 Cuevenano report notes the Know Something State Convention met yesterday and chose Mr. Stebbens of Rochester as President. Delegates from every free state and from Kentucky and Philadelphia are expected as the convention declares its stance against slavery and for restoration of the Missouri Compromise, internal improvements, and protection of American industry. The Lafayette Courier reports the Indiaa Liquor Law constitutionality will be appealed to the Supreme Court this week with ample funds and legal talent ready for full argument.
The Cleveland Express reports a paper called the American Eagle published in Cleveland advertising the Lottery Scheme by Morris & Co. The Express states no such firm exists in the city and warns that sending money is a swindle, calling the crime robbery and urging penitentiary action.
France and England have above twenty five American ships under charter to convey troops and munitions of war to the Crimea.
About 260 locomotives operate from Chicago across the city’s multiple railroads. The movement highlights the concentration of rail traffic and the pivotal role Chicago plays as a hub in the network.
Martin Hughes charged under the new liquor law for keeping a dog ger on Wabash Street near the Hur y House. He was arraigned before the Mayor, fined and costs assessed, with an appeal taken.
Elder Alexander Campbell of Bethany Virginia died suddenly in New Orleans on the 27th ult from heart disease. The noted scholar and divine of the era is mourned by followers and religious communities.
The Ohio State American Convention in Cleveland reports about 400 delegates from counties. The Leader notes strong anti slavery sentiment and a push for Protestant citizenship. President Spooner cites 1150 Councils and 130000 nominal members while the platform condemns foreign influence, slave expansion, and supports retrenchment reform and national roads. Meanwhile Allied victories before Sebastopol are logged with heavy casualties and fleet gains.
Telegraphic dispatch from Washington reports Gov. Reeder of Kansas likely to resign or be removed as the Administration demands obedience to slave expansion. The South accuses him of not aiding violence or fraud to push slavery, naming Stringfellow as a possible successor.
In 1852 Madison Wisconsin had under 1500 residents and today the city exceeds 7000, illustrating rapid urban expansion. The note contrasts the modest beginnings with contemporary growth, highlighting demographic change in a developing state capital.
A juror from the Miles panel, Mr. Saunders, was shot while returning home east of Rochester's addition. He described a tall, spare assailant. The shooter fled toward woods near John Taylor, Esq. The incident prompted speculation and notes on Saunders' jail duties and vigilance. Also reported are a preacher elopement in Lancaster and the death of former Connecticut Lt Governor W S Holland.
Farmers try Codd county Kentucky where wheat harvest has begun and reports say the yield is very fine.
On a Sunday evening Tim Driscoll, imprisoned for the Far enbaugh murder, was found attempting to undermine his cell by digging from under the east half of the Court House. He likely sought a tunnel toward his cell as guards noted progress before discovery. Other inmates tried to mask the activity with increased talking and singing.
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