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Newspaper
Delphi Dollar Journal
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1855
Page
2
The notice reminds readers that tomorrow is the County Fair and calls the Board of Directors to meet early for essential business. Also mentions W Bolles returning from the east with a large stock of goods to be reported next week.
NC H Cuampertw launches a hotel in the former J N Roffing property under the Rail Road House name and a stylish refit is reported. Separately, Albany Atlas notes the Albany Areas removal from the Democratic party and hints at shifts in party leadership.
A notice notes sales of Toledo and Illinois Railroad stock at 35 cents in New York as the Wabash road is urged for completion to boost Ohio holdings.
A man seen on the streets carries a jackknife. The note recalls a prior gift of a jackknife to a gentleman down South, kept for later delivery to a more suitable keeper, and suggests the present bearer may not part with it.
The census returns for Hinds indicate about 1,300,000 residents though incomplete. In 1850 the population stood around 850,000.
A disputed assertion from a slave state paper claims Gov Shannon denies circulating a pro slavery charge. A Kansan minister notes no such discussion by Shannon and asks for prompt contradiction. The Kansas Herald of Kansas City counters that the charge is false and reports truthfully.
The Democrat asserts the speech by Gov. Shannon was published verbatim with a stenographer present to ensure accuracy. It claims surrounding Kansas and Missouri papers will carry the same text by the next mail, vouching for both Shannon and the stenographer.
A Times reader complains of an editorial about a 1849 convention resolution naming Mr McDonald. The piece defends the Times stance, argues the Courier originated the comments, and asserts Mr Applegate endorsed the resolution and its views on Congress and slavery. The editors reject the charge and refuse the bid for persecutory notoriety.
Professor Agassiz has obtained five subscribers in this place for his forthcoming Natural History work. The price is $120.00.
Acknowledges receipt of fine delicious apples from Judge Sanderson and Thomas Sterling of this county and extends thanks for the gift.
The Herald of Freedom notes that the Hop Vine grows spontaneously in Kansas and seems native to the soil. A cluster was shown growing wild in forests, as fine as cultivated vines from eastern gardens, with reports of abundant stands that could be harvested for profitable commerce.
A statistical note from Indianapolis shows quinine demand above supply as the fall season brings widespread ague. Browning Druggist reports a standing East order for 800 ounces weekly but receives about 400, with one day selling 360 ounces.
Montpelier in Virginia once home to Madison has changed hands twice since his death at 16 per acre and recently sold for 35 per acre. The sale involves a large tract described as an estate containing leven hundred 33 acres.
A Louisville Courier extract predicts complete Republican organization in New York and declares the state will elect the Republican ticket overwhelmingly next month. It argues that New York aligns with anti slavery states and foresees a 1856 contest between old line Democrats and Republicans on the slavery issue.
The Cleveland Leader reports an October melee in Leavenworth as Missourians invade Kansas with armed bands, murder peaceful citizens, and intimidate voters under a pro slavery push. It condemns the bogus Legislature and asserts Free State resistance and pledge of nonviolence amid the bloodshed.
A mob accuses a visiting man of supporting the Free State cause and presses him to vote and drink. After he rejects them a fight erupts, shots are fired killing a child, and two more injuries occur. About 100 Free State men march toward the hotel. Missouri assailants flee.
From California to New York on Oct 15 reports detail the Nicaragua steamer cholera deaths, Northern Light arrival with 461000 in treasure and 400 passengers, San Francisco health, Know Nothing victory in state elections, Grass Valley fire loss, bankers and officials in Ohio and Oakland, wheat crop forecast, whale ship losses, Devil's Gate massacre alleged false, Kinney resignation and Walker's activity at San Juan Del Sur.
Old Santa Anna borrowed over three million dollars from Wall Street lenders and gave them a lien on Mexico’s three million due under the Gadsden treaty. Secretary Guthrie says the government must pay Mexico and lenders must seek Santa Anna personally. The stance shocks Wall Street.
A goose attacked a young boy days ago near Brooklyn seizing him by the neck with its bill and flailing him with its wings. Had bystander cries not drawn relief, the boy likely would have been killed.
Sparse reports describe nearly all elections proceeding peacefully with minimal disruption. Local observers note limited incidents and verify orderly voting across precincts as results trend toward early outcomes.
Mr William B Ross of Newport died in a sudden accident when a frightened milk wagon horse bolted and struck him as he tried to stop it. A respected cleric and longtime city council member, he left a wife, children, and many relatives.
The Memphis Appeal recounts a morning visit by a physician to a patient in the upper end of town. The patient jokes that the doctor betrayed him by leaving a deadly pill for another man, provoking a startled retreat as the tale ends with the doctor fleeing.
Queen Victoria gave the bearer of first news of the fall of Sebastopol a gift of fifty pounds. The token honors the swift transmission of pivotal wartime intelligence.
Telegraphs from Gortscha koff claim 20,000 Allied troops landed at Eupatoria and threaten Russian flanks as the siege of Sebastopol intensifies. Reports describe bombardment losses, Russian fatigue, and preparations for winter campaigns. News from Kiel and Constantinople note Baltic fleet wintering, Turkish troop movements, and suspected French landings at Eupatoria. The State Fair records 50,000 visitors and lake steamer wrecks with substantial losses.
The Troy Times reports nine hundred and nine teen dogs eliminated by the High Constable and assistants this season in Troy at a total cost of 3916 dollars.
The report estimates 18 000 brace troute and whitefish will be shipped from Mackinaw this season. A Cambridge canal boat fight left a man dead by a small knife stab on Monday. A Buffalo retailer reports his yearly sales rising from 11000 to 37000 after adopting a thorough advertising system.
The report notes Dr. Bernhisel was elected as delegate to Congress from the Utah Territory. It also mentions Alexander Humboldt turning eighty six on the 14th with full powers, improving health in New Orleans, and Mr. McMurty cultivating 160 acres in potatoes near Lexington Kentucky aiming for 9,000 barrels with contracts for that quantity.
P T Barnum delivered the address at the Chenango County Agricultural Fair in Norwich New York. He made his entry to the grounds in an omnibus drawn by twenty yoke of cattle.
The article humorously argues that carriage drivers would be supreme soldiers since no troop could withstand their charge. It frames the stereotype with the magazine’s signature satirical tone and mocks military bravado.
The Vermont House has 193 Republicans and 1029 Locos with 1 slavery Whig. The Senate lists 29 Republicans and 1 loco.
The New Orleans Delta reports that during the present season inoculation against yellow fever has been tested in more than three thousand cases with complete success.
The Governor of Illinois designated November 22 as Thanksgiving Day in the state. The proclamation sets aside the date for giving thanks and recognizing the holiday statewide.
Six years ago a single steamer plied Oregon rivers. Now eleven operate. Two run on the Columbia from Astoria, one from Fort Vancouver, one from Cascades to Portland, two to Oregon City, three on the Upper Willamette to Carrelles, head of navigation, and two between Cascade City and the Dalles.
The Danville Illinois Land Office, closed due to irregularities of a former officer, will be reopened soon. Authorities aim to ward off unscrupulous influence so honest citizens can conduct business safely.
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