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Newspaper
Delphi Dollar Journal
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1853
Page
2
The excerpt notes a Senate with only Democrats and a House with about half Whigs, asking whether the Whig party is dead and suggesting a fragile balance in state politics.
The publication announces a move to the Delphi Dollar Journal name with new subscription terms. It welcomes new subscribers and notes many former readers have joined the updated list. Readers are urged to contact quickly to finalize the renewed subscription roster.
In a Washington letter Thomas H. Benton argues the central Pacific route is the most feasible for the railroad project. He cites Beale Heap and Fremont, opposes southern route obstacles, urges quick wagon road work, and supports land purchase to aid settlers and Indian removal. He calls for Nebraska settlement and sees railway completion as vital to defense and commerce.
A fragment notes the Maine Law's status as Democrat aligned with the phrase we sin, followed by a cautious hope that this stance is not realized.
The Washington Union reports that the violation of the Baltimore Platform will be treated as treason. A. D. Gall is mentioned in association with a Goss to deal seemingly tied to the matter.
The article reports on a meeting of Deer Creek Township trustees and residents concerning school funding and law interpretation. It covers objections to taxing District No. 1 for District No. 2, potential tuition transfers, building plans, and the push to accelerate school establishment and legislative adoption. It notes other townships building schools, and praises Delphi for voting a tax and planning a seminary.
The piece argues that true teaching blends intellect morality and religion and that success should be judged by whether pupils are made truly wise. It cautions against basing status on pay or ego and emphasizes the teacher’s influence on immortal souls and the need for a holistic育nary approach.
A Dollar Journal excerpt notes editors mock a failed bet on the presidential race and recalls a wealthy Democrat who sold hogs tied to Taylor’s election and a court case blocking repayment. It critiques the Times for shifting stances on bets, temperance, and the Maine law, championing readers to seek more sources of amusement.
A wild man named Williams was found at the U S Hotel. He eats only raw foods and drinks water, claiming he has not eaten for several days and would suffer if he altered his diet. He says he resides in Iowa and is bound for Washington to join some U S effort or group.
Counterfeit ten dollar notes dated March 5 1853 letter A circulate through the Lafayette branch of the Indiana State Bank. Engraving is good but paper quality is poor, alerting patrons to suspicious currency.
Thomas Wallace was convicted in Cumberland Indiana for the murder of his mother.
Fire at dawn destroyed about twenty five wooden buildings in Green Bay rear of Herriman store. Loss estimated at $100,000 with the Adovcate office and presses ruined. insurance about $700 on that item and $1,500 to $1,800 on other losses. Fire believed caused by drunken Indians.
A teacher at a Louisville high school was killed after a pupil was reproved for lying. The pupil’s brothers, two Ward men, burst into the classroom, one shot Mr. Butler and the other slashed a fellow teacher with a bowie knife. Butler died. the Wards were jailed awaiting punishment.
An American writer in England laments the lack of street vendors and suggests in the United States crowds of boys sell newspapers, books, and food to feed the mind, contrasting with idle, dirty youths in Britain who offer bootblacking services.
The Cincinnati Gazette reports the failure of H Dwight Jr of New York. It says he held most stock in Old Independent Bank of Massillon and notes may be declared void by banks until advised. The bank claims small circulation and believes proper application can redeem notes to avoid loss.
Tompson's Reporter warns that a currency panic would devastate labor and producers if banks fail to manage notes. The piece urges banks to hold sound notes, avoid runs, and prevent widespread financial collapse while promoting expansion and stability.
The St Louis Union reports a $14 955 robbery puzzling authorities. Victim Morgan Sackett a Terre Haute dry goods merchant arrived with a female acquaintance, lodged at the Virginia Hotel and claims to have brought ten hundred dollar notes and Kentucky currency to buy wheat. A Washington Journal of Commerce correspondent notes Democrats may split over administration policy toward abolitionists and secessionists, foreseeing a possible reorganization in Congress.
A Dayton Journal description portrays a woman coal captain who commands two Geneva New York to Pennsylvania mine trains. She oversees both crews and finances with strict authority, her voice likened to a shrill trumpet as workers heed her orders.
The report laments high bridge charges at Niagara landing Goat Island. Last year four thousand people crossed the bridge paying the toll, with this year’s count said to exceed last year by twenty thousand. A salute in Park New York celebrated a prison release. prize fighting is noted as flourishing.
A Statesman summary notes a possible treaty to secure permanent peace with the main body of Indians under chiefs Joe Sam and Jim It cites Capt Nesmiths company being disbanded and some men arriving and reports miners resuming work at Portland Oregon with wages from 80 to 10 dollars per day
A Maine town reports a pauper tax dropping from 1 to 100 dollars with a 500 dollar rise the next year while Portland saves 238000 dollars due to a prohibitory law. Vermont puts three principal jails up for rent as reform rhetoric rises against rum sellers and their victims.
Burlington VT editor notes that since the Maine law took effect the jail has no tenant as locks and keys prove useless. The piece says Vermont has emptied three jails by prohibiting liquor sales, arguing the people must decide the policy.
The New York Herald reports that after taking charge of the Customs House Mr. Redfield ordered a percentage deduction from under officers’ salaries for election purposes. The total collected amounted to $6,817.50.
The Temperance Chart was paused briefly for preparations to enlarge. At a recent London auction a lock of Charles J's hair sold for 26 dollars while Newton's hair commanded 3476 dollars, highlighting strong public interest in personal relics.
Seventy five tons of Bibles and Testaments or 150000 copies have circulated in Wisconsin Minnesota and northern Illinois over six years. A Palermo dated letter reports Sicily crops failed and American flour will fetch high prices. Cincinnati Columbian notes Cumberland Iron Works hires twenty Chinese coolies as iron workers, arriving soon in Cincinnati for onward shipment.
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