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Newspaper
Delphi Dollar Journal
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1855
Page
6
The column notes subscriptions to the Temperance Farmer and calls attention to Joab S Sargent. The message urges sending for and procuring paper. Civic updates mention the Senate and Legislature adjournment plans, temperance law advocacy, a cold day, and a claim the Covington Court House is unsafe.
In the South Bend Register's view public opinion now supports the Bill’s search seizure and confiscation provisions. It cites Dr. Wilson of Clinton who opposed the measure but faced regret from constituents, illustrating a rising, irreversible shift in public sentiment toward stricter enforcement.
The Richmond Palladium reports the Temperance Bill vote with 55 ayes and 29 in favor of the note, and 18 nays. Listed are lawmakers by name across counties including Bartholomew and Alden, with the Speaker noted.
The New York Tribune reports a negotiated one million dollar Second Mortgage bond issue by the Toledo and Illinois and Lake Erie, Wabash and St. Louis Railroad companies. Construction from Toledo to Huntington (120 miles) to be opened for travel in June. $722,000 of First Mortgage bonds reserved for favorable market. Total line length 242 miles with substantial bond holdings.
The Lawrenceburg Independent Press heralds a brighter day with support for alcohol reform. It speaks of hope for drunkards and their wives and children, promising decent apparel, care, education, and a healthier society, with the nation’s labor converting idle men into productive citizens.
The State Treasurer Forest, issuing a warning from Indianapolis on February 20, 1855, states that some county treasurers have collected revenue in quality funds and then sold them for premium free bank paper. Such exchanges defraud the state, as the revenue should be kept in the best funds and not swapped for inferior paper.
The Cincinnati rs notes rising activity in news matters and reports Indiana Free Bank Money today divides into six classes. Rates range from par to 28 percent discount, with changes possible and little reliability.
Fragmentary text notes ongoing work at the Third Street Methodist Church with progress updates and hopeful future completion.
The Tennessee legislature discusses and advances bills on county lines incorporation of medical or other entities, 3 percent fund allocations, rail timing, treasuries, judges’ salaries, road company wind downs, and U S Senator elections. Adjournments occur with concurrent resolutions and library operations. Posts summarize bank, roads, and saline land sales debates. The 1855 56 appropriations for Benevolent Institutions are listed.
Albert Pike at the Southern Convention in Charleston argues the South relies on the North for almost every daily item from nurse toys to firewood. He lists Northern produced goods and tools as defining the South's connection to the Northern states.
Mrs. Julia Freyberger sued Martin Mountjoy for damages caused by liquor sold to her husband John Freyberger. The jury awarded $500 after deliberating hours, though initial demand reached $1,000 for alleged drunkenness and financial loss.
Readable line lists green peas corn fresh turnips and strawberries among the fare at the bette io in Flonde, signaling a local produce market update with a mix of fresh vegetables and fruit.
A band of about 109 Apaches attacked Pueblo parties near Sacramento Mountain, killing fourteen and wounding two, with four women and two children captured. Capt. Newell defeated twelve attackers at Sacramento Mountain, while Capt. Henry W. Stanton and three privates were killed on the American side. Col. Garland urged Congress for six‑month volunteer support. Col. Jones arrived to assume duties. rumors of 400 Apaches and Utes nearing Santa Fe sparked alarm.
New Orleans dispatch reports Havanna papers detailing an expedition in the United States led by Col Kinney with generals Quitman and Henderson as true directors. About 600 men enlisted and 700 acres of land offered per soldier. Gen Concha vows no quarter for filibusters if captured and relies on popular loyalty. A squadron of Lancers revolts at Pinar del Rio amid widespread island confusion as troops move in all directions.
The Lafayette papers report the death of Dr. Elisur Deming a longtime citizen and former state senator. He died Friday after a brief illness at the age of forty? four. Residing in the state for about 25 years he earlier practiced in Chillicothe Ohio and held a professorship at the Medical College of St Louis. Known for talent eloquence and public service his life blended science politics and literature.
Henry Carrington of Boone County Kentucky was killed by his sister in law on Monday night. Carrington, known for heavy drinking, assaulted his wife before the sister intervened with a knife strike to his side, killing him. The sister in law fled the scene.
The Beacon reports a strong revival with ongoing meetings at multiple churches. Barrist Church reports fifty baptisms with twenty-four last Sunday and six by letter. M E Cournen notes three hundred thirty-three on probation with two hundred twenty-nine professed, four weeks of meetings with high interest.
The Terre Haute Courier questions a neighbor’s remark calling the Legislature “the most notoriously drunken,” asking whether the insult targets the law, the lawmakers, or both and debating the justice of the critique.
Kossuth writes to the Society of Friends defending war as sometimes necessary citing scripture. He critiques the memorialists Bible version reading and proposes a change to “peace to good wishing men” in the line praising God.
During a severe late snow storm in Illinois the wife of Thomas Butler and her child, leaving Rock River residence, attempted to reach an acquaintance about a mile away and both perished on the way. The found child had hands clenched with snow and frozen.
Word reaches Col May that cashier Frans May, who fled, was found in Philadelphia under guard of Judge Hammond. He was arrested by a city police officer, placed in detention, and the Colonel departed for Philadelphia. The outcome remains uncertain.
A Daily Republic note says Ohioans push liquor law changes in Cincinnati where temperance reformers work hard. It mentions many residents jailed for violating the law and calls for action to enforce temperance measures.
The Commercial on the 21st reports arrivals of good plain work horses from this state and Ohio interior. Prices ranged from 100 to 120 dollars, indicating an active spring market and rising demand in Cincinnati.
An advertisement clipped from the Cleveland Leader notes a young man seeks board in a respectable private family. He promises good moral deportment and quiet example and asks interested families to address drawer 63, P. O.
The New York Tribune argues for Senator Seaward’s re election and notes temperatures plunging to 83 below zero, claiming the duo supports the conclusion that there is North.
At the latest date no U S Senator had been elected by the California Legislature. Numerous ballotings were held but none produced a result, with no clear probability of an election emerging.
The Nebraska Legislature set up a tent near the capitol building and lodged inside it, staging a visible protest or demonstration during the session.
A fire swept through Grenada Mississippi destroying twenty sit business houses including retail shops and offices. Local firefighters battled the blaze through the night and residents were evacuated as crews worked to determine the cause and assess damages.
A Washington correspondent paints a laconic, critical picture of the capital scene noting smells and affected singularity. The writer adds not all visitors share the critic’s sensitivities, urging patience for government continuity.
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