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Newspaper
Delphi Dollar Journal
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1855
Page
2
The poetical effusion of H. will appear in the next issue. Readers are directed to P. A. Clover’s new advertisements. He offers a fine assortment of dry goods and groceries at great bargains.
The Monticello Republican starts publication by T. T. Scorr. The paper is neat in appearance and ably edited and is said to be on the right track, with wishes of success extended to Mr. Scorr.
Hon D Mace spoke to a large Court House meeting outlining his Congressional stewardship as his second term ends. He attacked the Ostend and Cuba purchase schemes, blasted the Kansas outrages, and urged action against the slavery push in new territories and federal projects seen as aiding slavery.
The speaker predicts an exciting next Congress and praises a worthy Representative who will stand for the Right against a Nebraska fraud. They vow fearless advocacy and vindication of freedom despite threats from a corrupt Administration and intimidation efforts.
Sam appeared Monday morning at the Salt Shed and closed his spring trade. He plans a larger fall crap and reports he is vigorous. Sam has gone to visit friends in Rock Creek.
The Auditor of State forecasts that suspend ed free banks with non Indiana stock securities may redeem outstanding circulation at par within about sixty days and banks with Indiana stock secured notes may pay full bond value. Holders are advised to keep notes rather than sell to brokers at deep discounts.
A St. Paul Times note estimates over 5,000 emigrants have reached the shores since navigation began. Most traveled onward to farms while a Sauk Rapids resident counted seventy emigrant teams on the road between St. Anthony and Sauk Rapids.
The Buffalo Commercial reports that the ex-President plans a trip to Europe. It notes his Buffalo home has been rented to the Rev. Dr. Thompson.
In Concono New Hampshire on May 4 the American party in Council adopted resolutions protesting the repeal of the Missouri Compromise and the Nebraska Bill, denouncing the Fugitive Slave Law and pledging to resist further expansion of slavery.
Seven thousand bushels of wheat were sold in Milwaukie at one dollar eighty five per bushel, marking the highest price ever recorded in that city.
The following is the result of the election held on Monday last for corporate officers. Voters chose candidates for the corporation's leadership roles, with count tallies and names reflected in official records.
A partial roster lists councilmen candidates with ages and initials, including J. F. Givene 92 E. W. Walker 1 E. Rinehart 92 Johan Burns 13 A. H. Evans 92 Ingard 12 J. H. Dual 91 J. Barnet la Sth Wa H. Meedge 12 Marshall H. M. Graham-96 J. lor-8 E. W. Hubbard-91 J. Simpeen-14.
Mr. Swift a Pittsburgh shoemaker vanished after his skiff broke on the Wa bash Feeder. He disappeared below the dam as bystanders watched him struggle to swim. His hat was recovered but his body has not been found. He had recent marital troubles ending in separation.
Citizens of Carrell county are invited to meet at Delphi Court House at 10 a.m. on June 9 to plan a social day and form a society to preserve early county history. Residents asked to write pre 1831 histories and anecdotes. a list of local names is included along with notes on altered currency discoveries.
An 14th ultime death claim in Virginia ties Mrs Edward Thompson to a sudden end while seated, her brother in law Nimrod dies en route, both within minutes. The piece notes Masonry’s arrival in 1743 with St John Lodge Boston. It lists Auburn prison population at 747 and cites Nebraska law exempting a married woman’s property from her husband’s debts except for family necessities.
Hartrorp May 3 The Legislature elected William F. Minor Know Nothing as Governor of Connecticut. The minority opposed with 177 votes for Ingraham Democrat. Seventy other Know Nothing state officers were also chosen.
The prohibitory liquor law of Nebraska Territory went into operation on the first of the month, effective immediately.
Brigham Young, the High Priest and Governor of Utah Territory, delivers a forceful sermon to Latter Day Saints in Great Salt Lake City on February 18. He reviews persecutions, praises Jo Smith, lauds Mormon patriotism in the Mexican War, and argues Congress cannot lawfully interfere with Mormon religion including polygamy.
The Dayton Journal notes D. M. Schaffer and his wife eloped from Germantown and wed at 1:03 AM. The pair are now bound for the Far West, Cascade, Iowa, as recorded in the Phil lips House Register.
Notice reports Hugh Thompson, a grocer near the Madison depot, afflicted with hydrophobia from a bite received weeks ago. The condition is stated as hopeless by the Indianapolis Comotive.
May 4 report from New York notes the Asia arriving after Liverpool departure on the 22nd. Details on Sevastopol bombardment, Austrian brutality at Krayva, Russian fortifications, and a new British loan. In London and Paris, excitement over Napoleon’s potential command and ongoing bombardments. Madden and Keefer executed after religious rites at Fort Wayne jail.
Horrid murder at the Ferenbaugh residence near Wild Cat bridge. Cephas Ferenbaugh and his son killed in a night raid by three men. Suspects include Tim Driskall Joe Privott Abe Rice Aaron Beeman Peter Driskall So Langs cB Clark and Sam Privott. Coroner reports pistol balls and a conspiracy to rob the old German. Verdict charges Driskall Rice and Privett with murder and implicates others as accessaries.
The Bishop of Dubuque writes to the Boston Pilot urging Catholics to vote for the Iowa Liquor Law on the first Monday of April. He argues the measure serves temperance and defends the church against accusations of lax enforcement, warning critics and appealing to religious duty.
Later from Havana New York May 3 The steamer Black Warrior with advices from Havana to the 28th ult has arrived at this port The United States steamer San Jacinto was still at Havana The Prince ton had sailed for Key West Political matters on the Island were quiet Some new arrests had been made Commodore McAuley and the Captains of the two United States vessel had been handsomely entertained at a banquet by the Captain General Sugars continued in active demand and prices were tending upward.
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