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Newspaper
Delphi Dollar Journal
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1854
Page
2
A reader disputes a Times editorials claim on the Sub-Treasury law likening it to county practices in Indiana. The writer questions gold and silver tax payment feasibility and accuses the editor of deliberate misrepresentation.
Work at the Seminary, under Barnett Archer and Hughs, advances rapidly with brickwork in progress on the West side canal yard. The article praises material quality and hopes for a three story building, noting tax collection hamstrings expansion and suggesting reallocating the Pauper and Whiskey Tax to fund better teachers.
The Nebraska bill passes the Senate 35 to 14 and faces swift House action under a prior question. Triggers are set and Mr. Richardson of Illinois may prompt the House, with the Speaker expected to ignore other voices. Northern Senators who backed the bill are listed in another column.
The Weekly News is a new Democratic paper started at Rising Sun by Cuartes C Scott Esq. The writer jokes about a Charley Scott from the past and wishes success to Charley.
A Times squib mocks a Whig with Mace’s Nebraska speech in one pocket and the Carroll Temperance League in the other while a Turkey Buzzard letter sits in his hat. The note suggests such items could hinder becoming Indiana’s “wise man” and prefers a sober budget to a pocketful of folly.
Local merchants report arrival of spring goods and a strong inclination to reduce prices. Retailers expect competitive shopping season as suppliers push fresh inventory to attract customers.
The Nebraska bill passed the Senate after amendments to avoid reviving the Louisiana slavery law, limiting executive power, and barring alien voters in territories. Northern and southern lawmakers split, with 14 No votes from both sides. The House fight looms as executive patronage threatens the North, and observers warn vigilantly of popular backlash against unfaithful officials.
The piece notes how the knowing whigs in Delaware appear as a burden to the Times contemporaries. It suggests they will influence editor's outlook ahead of the October ides election, with expectations of intervention before voting.
Boats passed from this place to Lafayette last week as water is drawn off to remove bars. The Packers are expected to begin their regular trips about the first of April.
The Lafayette Courier editor defends Senator Pettit's stance on the Nebraska bill labeling Free Soiler criticism as unfounded and characterizing Ellis as a peculiar politician.
Ex president Munamo Fintmore and Hon Joan P Kennedy visited the Capital House after arriving from Cincinnati via Dayton and preparing to depart for Louisville via Madison. They toured the city with the governor guiding them and met many locals. Mr Fillmore appeared affable and informed on state matters. Mr Kennedy, a Baltimore native, showed geniality in conversation. The State Journal notes Virginia has an estimated 50,000 free Negroes.
Reports from London Paris and Constantinople describe Allied plans for naval operations against St Petersburg and the Dardanelles. Russian bombardments in the Black Sea and Wallachia accompany a tense political backdrop with notes on Austrian and Turkish actions and a strained alliance climate.
The Times reports breadstuffs rising with Wheat up 24 at Brown & Co. Quotations for flour and corn shift modestly. Czar rejects last proposition. London and Liverpool dispatches note troop embarka tions and possible European de fe nces. Washington reports Gardiner verdict, sentence, and his death by possible poison. Senate adjourns. Homestead Bill debate and passage, granting free land to white heads of families after residency. Funeral of Dr Gardiner notes and Gardner’s possible flight.
The passage denounces a Nebraska measure as conclusive proof of rottenness in Washington politicians and a sinking party system. It asserts both major parties in Congress are responsible, while claiming Northern Whigs had no part in the alleged iniquity.
Jeremiah McLaughlin, drunk, fell while going upstairs at Watson's Hotel on Monday the 13th and was instantly killed, triggering deep public indignation and widespread concern in the town and country.
A report notes six thousand people are housed in the New York Alias House. The item outlines crowd size and the facility’s role in urban welfare.
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