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Newspaper
Delphi Dollar Journal
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1854
Page
2
Daily notices announce a new store in town at Forman’s old stand and a fall and winter goods stock at 70 G Moore. M Frank Co and others promise broad assortments with advance pricing and ads guiding readers to see current offerings.
W Bolles publishes a list of his goods in today's paper and states he will be on hands to attend to customers.
The paper publishes the full list of premiums awarded at the recent county fair. Names of winners across divisions are presented with prize amounts and categories where available.
A Northern paper critiques sensational telegrams from the war and notes Sevastopol rumors likely false. It questions early reports of a destroyed Russian fleet and Men schematic capitulations while awaiting clearer intelligence. The item also announces Peru’s new Peru Republican Argus edited by Harvey J. Shirk, praising the editor and suggesting weekly reading.
J. D. Defrees retires from the State Journal and DC B. Sulgrove is named as the future editor. Mr. Sulgrove is described as a forcible writer who will render good service for his country.
The Logansport Journal notes no election for Circuit Judge occurred in the recent election. It says the Governor was tied up with the Nebraska matter and could not issue a proclamation. Mr Wallace won by a large majority and should be appointed to fill the vacancy.
The Montreal Herald reports authentic Esquimaux news of Sir John Franklin and his crew’s death in 1850. It notes election days for Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana on Tuesday and upcoming ballots in New York New Jersey Illinois Michigan Wisconsin on November 7 and Massachusetts on November 13. Miller leads Hall by 556 with a prior 2755 majority in 1852.
Baltimore reports Hinks of the Know Nothings elected over Thomas with a 2741 vote majority. City Council results show First Branch six Democrats fourteen Know Nothings, Second Branch two Democrats eight Know Nothings. Early returns from Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Indiana indicate anti Nebraska sentiment among 52 of 57 congressmen and strong anti Nebraska legislatures. Pollock in Pennsylvania leads by 33,500 with counties still to hear. Ohio and Pennsylvania legislatures are largely anti Nebraska.
The Indiana Journal notes that Glenn of Harrison won by one majority changing the Senate to a tie while the Perry senator was elected. If confirmed the Senate will have two majorities and the House majority runs about fifteen. Names to be published in a few days.
One passenger offered about 30,000 pounds sterling to the crew to save him. The attempt failed, and no save was made.
Judge Collamer is elected United States Senator from Vermont for the long term, while Laurence Brainead F. S. is chosen for the short term. News notes include snowfall in New Hampshire, Wheat imports to New York, and the failure of the Ohio Trust company. Reports cover political tensions in Chicago, a Kentucky death, and a San Francisco mint coinage. Also several weather, shipping, and local commerce items from Kansas and Illinois.
The Northern Light arrived from San Juan with 494 passengers and 960000 dollars in gold. The Sierra Nevada shipment totaled 1950000 dollars plus 700000 in US transfer drafts replacing specie. Reports on California politics note Democrats Denver, Herbert, and Broadrick winning Congress seats as Whigs gain Senate seats and Know Nothings sweep San Francisco mayor and many legislature seats. News from mines remains favorable, overland emigrants arrive, Chinese migrants grow, and city markets show improved prices for leading staples and provisions.
News from New York reports a massive Crimean battle ending in a Russian defeat and Sevastopol fallen, with tens of thousands killed or captured and allied ships bombarding the city. Dispatches detail multiple engagements, evacuations, and capitulation pending.
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