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Newspaper
Delphi Dollar Journal
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1854
Page
2
The readable text fragment mentions April and July and spans a general note about a region and timing. No identifiable people or organizations are clearly readable.
The paper begins with Barron’s speech on the Nebraska bill and its conclusion in the next issue. It notes the speech alongside that of Representative Mace and suggests the bill is unlikely to pass in its current form. It reports 10,000 people attended the Sons of Temperance Grand Division celebration in Lawrenceburgh on the 20th ult.
The wheat crop in this section looks promising as favorable weather boosts yields. Fields once considered worthless now show average to good production, and the overall county crop is expected to be strong.
Dr Manners of Logansport to visit and stay several days. Dr Mears to visit on the first of the month and take rooms at Buford House and will see all who may need his services. See card in advertising columns.
Citizens will have a chance to see Franconi the celebrated circus company in Indianapolis for two performances on Saturday. The Hippodrome features chariot races and equestrian feats by about two hundred performers and eighty wagons, preceded by the famed New York Band. The show promises a refined, non offensive program and later visits Delphi on Monday with matinee and evening shows.
A local note explains the Maine Law is not yet available in full and will be shown to readers soon. Citizens from the countryside report they were approached by Lafayette officials about prohibitory measures who claimed the law would ban all liquor, including cider and beer, even in private homes.
Henry L. Ellsworth, chairman of the Temperance Committee, argues under the Maine Law that no man has been prosecuted for drinking or giving liquor in his own home. He notes retail grocers admit groceries harm the community and that only those who keep liquor for sale face enforcement.
The Africa arrived at 9 AM with Liverpool dates to the 21st ult. Provisions show bacon firm, beef active, pork dull. Wheat and flour improve, corn slow. News covers Danube battles, Austro Prussian alliance, Baltic, Black Warrior tensions, and claims on Cyprus. U.S. Senate ratifies Indian treaties with Camanche Kiowa Apache and Cow Creek Umpqua, with annuities and protections. farms and new limits on cash stipulations are discussed.
Telegraphed update notes Austrian advances into Servia and Greek expulsion from Turkish lands. Circassians win again against Russia, with forts evacuated. Austria-Prussia talks continue. Prussian minister recalled. In Congress Mr. Richardson seeks Oregon statehood and Nebraska next week. Mr. Sidell presses Cuba neutrality questions amid possible repeal efforts. President reportedly backs Sidell’s Cuba resolution. Speaker cites documents on Rev. James C. Richmond’s arrest in Austria.
A report from the Laf. Court states Dr. Galligo's ranch near San Antonio was raided by Indians. They killed a man named Forster and his wife was beaten, four children were slain, and two adults were carried off including a man named Shepard and his wife.
The Louisville Journal reports a Saturday mob after handbills branding residents as Wolfe Blood-Hounds over a Butler murder. A mass meeting is urged at the Old House, with speeches and resolutions, amid claims Senator Wolfe denounced Louisville’s peace but denies misrepresentation.
Report from Louisville court actions and mob protests detailing arsons at the Ward and Wolfe houses, effigies burned of Matt Ward, Nathaniel Wolfe, John J. Crittenden, and others, with Col Preston and others appealing for order as crowds demand Wolfe resigns. Journal coverage notes fiery demonstrations, arrests, and public outcry in Louisville and surrounding cities.
An argument over a bushel of corn led Wilson to accuse Woodward of lying and a conflict ensued. Woodward struck with a hoop pole and died within hours. Woodward, a Black man, was arrested and jailed.
The St Louis Bath Houses report that the Illinois Legislature passed resolutions inviting John Mitchel the Irish exile to the state and offering capitol hospitality which he accepted The notice speculates on motives but says the event may simply be a gesture of freedom or recognition by the state.
A Boston Police Court case puzzled editors as a liquor seller was charged with selling whiskey punch to an unknown buyer but proved it was sold to John Hulton. He was discharged, provoking commentary on the law’s consistency and beauty.
Congress approves a $50,000 reward for captains and crews of the Three Bells Kilby and Antarctic for rescuing passengers of the San Francisco. The Georgia town of Warrington suffered a fire destroying courthouse and post office with contents, losses estimated at $1.2 million.
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