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Newspaper

Delphi Dollar Journal

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1855

Page

2

Spring stock and jewelry sightings in Phi Indiana ad notes

At PHI Indiana on Wednesday items arrive including Bolles new spring fancy goods and G W Pigman jewelry and ladies styles. Dunkle Kilgore offer plows cultivators. Tutwiler furniture deals. Newberger promotes new goods at fair prices. Witherow lists residence for sale.

Tc W. Bolles G. W. Pigman D. Wingard University Cps. Bulger Dunkle & Kilgore Adv Cps Tutwiler John Newberger A. H. Evans D. Witherow

Wheat Looks Strong in Carroll County Outlook this Year

We visited a portion of our county last week and found wheat thriving and fruit abundant, except peaches. Farmers report corn already planted and forecast a plentiful yield with Carroll County planning a large surplus this year.

Carroll County

Barnum Uses Elephant to Plow Field Near Bridgeport

The Bridgeport Farmer reports Barnum guiding an elephant in plowing a field of green sword west of ranistan. The animal obeyed its keeper’s bidding as effortlessly as oxen pulling an empty cart, showcasing the showman’s unusual methods.

Barnum Ranistan

Hurricane strikes La Porte county unroofing buildings

A powerful hurricane swept over part of La Porte county last week, tearing roofs from several structures and causing substantial damage. The sloop of war St. Mary’s has been ordered to San Juan Del Sud to address a local dispute.

la Porte County St. Mary’s San Juan del Sud

Godey's Lady's Book May Number Arrives

The magazine Godey s Lady s Book announces its May issue ready with extra plates. The Journal and Book subscription is offered at 3.000 dollars per year.

Godey

Know Nothing ascendency sparks fear in papers

The Louisville Times quotes itself and a local Journal arguing that Know Nothing power would endanger America’s standing in the civilized world. They warn that extending naturalization terms and preferring citizens for office would be disastrous.

America Europe Asia United States

Lynch Law in Missouri Targets Free Soil Press

A mob of Platte county residents attacked the Luminary at Parkerville tearing out presses and throwing them into the Missouri river. They denounced editors as nuisances and threatened free soilers and any Methodist preacher with tar and feathers or hanging on second offense.

Parkerville Platte County Missouri

Steamer Nashville Arrives in New York From London

The steamer Nashville with Liver pool advices to the 7th inst arrives in New York on the 23rd. She reports no significant news from the seat of war in the Crimea and notes unchanged general conditions. Russian forces reinforced Sevastopol on March 18 amid ongoing clashes with French and Russian troops over ambuscade point. The Vienna Conference peace prospects look doubtful with fighting likely to continue. Breadstuffs stable and money easier in London with lower interest rates.

Nashville Liverpool New York Crimea Sevastopol Ambuscade Point London Jnd

Outrage Talk and Cuban Policy in American Papers

The Chicago journal argues that Spanish outrages are overstated by administration papers to push toward war with Spain. It urges Washington to seek redress and warns that war for Cuba would threaten treasury, lives, and social stability, advocating a just cause before conflict.

Spain Cuba Washington United States Chicago

Court to Review Arrison Case Writ of Error

The Cincinnati Commercial reports the District Court allowed the Writ of Error directly after the application to reserve the question was withdrawn. This will bring the proceedings in the criminal court for review immediately before the Supreme Court.

Arrison Supreme Court District Cour Criminal Court

Peach crop outlook in Central Ohio promises abundant yield

The Ohio Cultivator reports peaches in Central Ohio expected to yield abundantly while other fruits in the same state section remain uninsured.

Ohio

Proclamation Declares Gov Reeder Incompetent in Kansas

The Kansas proclamation accuses Gov Reeder of incompetence and arbitrary war actions. An election was ordered at Nenworth on the 28th to choose a successor whose name would be sent to the President for appointment.

St. Louis Kansas Reeder Nenworth

Missouri Resolutions Endorse Mob Action Against Editors

The Missouri crowd denounces the Parkville Industrial Luminary editors G. S. Park and W. J. Patterson as traitors and vows to pursue and punish them. The mob also targets Freesoilers and prescribes penalties for North Methodist preachers, while urging sister counties to join in eradicating Freesoilism. A ceremonial press destruction occurred as the crowd marched the press to the Missouri river. Chicago Riot prompts condemnation of rioters by the Tribune and local Germans, with plans to honor authorities and fund medals for police and military.

Missouri Parkeville Ind G.S. Park W. J. Patterson G. S. Park Missouri River Kansas Parkville North Methodist Church Platt County Boston Aid Chicago The Chicago Tribune O Jou

Editor and wife join Madison trip stirring Whig support

A contemporary notes how the Green Bay Advocate's editor, away on campaign business, left his skilled wife to steer the paper toward Whig principles. The dispatch adds commentary from Chicago Journal and Warsaw Republican about mill investments and foreign aid in politics, ending with a danger of self-defeating actions and a grim joke about sawdust and consequences.

Green Bay Advocate Advocate Madison Chicago Journal

Spring weather helps farming across White River region

The Rockford Herald notes unusually favorable spring for farming with no freshets along White River and good growing conditions. The editor jokes that if flour drops to four dollars per barrel, corn to twenty cents per bushel, and meat to four cents per pound, he would remove life insurance and consider a family increase if he finds the right partner.

Rockford Herald White River

Benton Claims No Indian War Near Missouri and North Platte

Benton writes dated the 15th asserting no Indian war in the Missouri and North Platte region. He says he has ample proof and that the new regiments were raised for another purpose, which he believes points toward Cuba.

Benton Missouri North Platte Cuba

Plymouth Banner April 12 19xx

A brief local edition notes civic announcements and community updates. weather and market notices are listed. Reads as a concise city page with standard classifies and small column items for residents.

Riot in Chicago Over Maine Law Ends in Bloodshed

A rioting crowd of Irish and German liquor dealers clashed with police in Chicago over license issues. One man was killed and five or six wounded as clubs knives and pistols were used. Police arrested the principals as the tumult subsided by afternoon.

Chicago Cutcaco Court House Square

Miner reports boulder rich in gold near Fairhaven

A California miner describes meeting a boulder as “lousy with gold.” Capt Norton of the whaleship Northern Light at Fairhaven reports sighting a vast iceberg about 500 feet high and six miles long.

California Norton Northern Light Fairhaven

Estrampes Citizenship and Local Notes From Hoosier States

New Orleans papers report Marcy’s telegram verifying Estrampes American citizenship after arriving from Cuba as a minor in 1844. The Picayune cites Madrid decrees to arrest Americans on Havana island during fillibustering expeditions. A colonial-era tale from Natick to St. Louis unfolds a German wife and two marriages ending in a complex family reunion.

Estrampes Baltrimore New Orleans Delta Marcy Fifth District Court Francis Estrampes Cuba Picayune Havana Madrid United States

Wise Finds a Live Know Nothing in Richmond Audience

Mr Wise sought a live Know Nothing to thrill a Richmond Va crowd, asking them to rise when one appeared. Seven or eight stood, while seven or eight sat. Six church revivals continue in Madison as religious work expands across the area. The Capitol hill in Washington hosted tribal meetings of Virginia Indians.

Wise Sam Richmond Madison Capitol Washington Council Indian Tribes of Virginia Catholic Church Troy N. Y Fuercuer Wepster Con. Kinney Fanens Central American Enterprise Circuit Court of the United States Boston

Astonishing California mother bears fourteen children

The Sonora Bulletin reports a California mother who, while a longtime resident, allegedly had four children in one year and twins the next, followed by six more in two years. She is said to be fourteen children and still in prime life, with the Bulletin stating the claim but withholding her name to avoid offense.

Sonora Bulletin California Builletin New York Aspinwall Boston Richmond Whig Potomac Connersville Cambridge City News Adrian Detroit Underground Illinois Auditor of State Farmers’ Bank Phoenix Bank Union Bank City Bank Chicago Mechanics Springfield Vin Winchester Journal Cuarney Indiana Punch Lousiana Plymouth Banner

Death of Alfred Simpson Found Near Laporte Road

A man identified as Alfred Simpson of Wallingford Conn, a shoemaker, was found dead near the Laporte road about eight to nine miles northwest of town. The coroner's inquest suggested death from exposure and excessive drinking, with a nearly empty pint flask found in his budget beneath his head.

Laporte Road Alfred Simpson Wallingsford Conn Plymouth Banner

Vast 19th Century Freight of News Across States and Nations

A patchwork of notes reports Brigham Young as Governor, deep mountain snow, peaceful Indians restoring stolen stock, and widespread emigration to the West. It also notes liquor dealers closing in New York, a lightning strike in Michigan, January lynchings in California, goods in Petersburgh, a Barnum verdict, and moving trains of settlers toward the Pacific.

Salt Lake Mail Independence Bringham Young Imd Sentinel

New Pennsylvania Liquor Law Takes Effect October First

A new liquor law in Pennsylvania will go into operation on October first. The change outlines regulatory shifts expected to impact sales licensing and enforcement.

Pennsylvania

Married On the 26th by Elder Dunlap in the county

A marriage notice reports William Crapss and Laura Rosinson wed on the 26th in this county, conducted by Elder J. H. Dunlap. Both spouses are residents of the county.

J. H. Dunlap William Crapss Laura Rosinson This County

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