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Newspaper
Delphi Dollar Journal
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1854
Page
6
The Delphi Journal notes a new store in town at Forman's old stand with an advertisement for M. Frank & Co. plus updates on the 4th volume and prepaid terms. The notice mentions a forthcoming communication from “Brat Bouxts” arriving next week.
17 C and Gi Moore have been receiving for several days past their fall and winter supply of goods, which will be able to embrace all articles usually called for. See advertisements.
Bolles has begun listing his goods in the current paper and states he will be on hand to attend to customers.
The paper notes premiums awarded at the county fair and presents a satire on sensational foreign news. It mocks reports of a Sevastopol battle and false dispatches about Russian naval events, suggesting haste in battlefield accounts and a need for clearer information.
The first number of a new Peru based newspaper, the Peru Republican Argus, is issued by Harvey J. Shirk Esq. The editor is described as clever and there is hope for weekly publication.
Cr D Defrees retires from the State Journal. DOB R Sulgrove will be the future editor. Mr S is a forcible writer and will do good service for his country.
The Logansport Journal reports there was no election for Judge in this Judicial Circuit at the recent poll. The governor’s Nebraska matters kept him from issuing a proclamation and Wallace won a large majority. the governor should appoint him to fill the vacancy in respect to popular sovereignty.
The Montreal Herald cites authentic Esquimaux reports that Sir John Franklin and his entire expedition died in 1850. Election notes: states like Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana voted on Tuesday while New York New Jersey Illinois Michigan Wisconsin vote on November 7 and Massachusetts on November 18. Miller leads Hall by 556 with a 2755 majority in 1852 per Vin. Gaz.
Baltimore reports Hinks a Know Nothing candidate defeats Thomas a Democrat for mayor by 2741. First Branch of City Council shows 6 Democrats 14 Know Nothings. Second Branch 2 Democrats 8 Know Nothings. Returns note Missouri Ohio Pennsylvania Indiana updates. congress 52 anti Nebraska 5 Nebraska. Pennsylvania Pollock 33,500 majority with counties to hear from. Legislature largely anti Nebraska. Ohio Legislature nearly unanimously anti Nebraska.
The Indiana Journal reports Glenn of Harrison elected by one majority, altering the Senate to a tie. It also notes the Perry county senator has been elected and forecasts a House majority around fifteen. Names to follow in a few days.
One of the Arctic passengers offered the group about 30,000 pounds sterling to spare him. The others attempted to save him but failed, according to the report.
Judge Collamer is elected United States Senator from Vermont for the long term and Laurence Brain acd F S is chosen for the short term. The report outlines the selection of two senators filling different term lengths.
Snow 3 inches deep in New Hampshire. Chanticleer to be published daily in Indianapolis. 10000 bushels of new wheat imported into New York from Liverpool. Failures of Ohio Trust Co and Newport by Safety Fund. Senator G W Jones assaulted for calling Larimer a liar. Wabash Erie Canal bank breach near 150 feet repaired in about ten days. Smith Miller re elected in 1st and English in 2nd districts. John J Crittenden Jr dies in Kentucky. A S White favored for US Senate by Lafayette American. Thanksgiving proclaimed by Governor Wright for November 30. Cass and Douglas quarrel rumors in Chicago. Fatally obese woman dies in Cincinnati. $100000 coined at San Francisco Mint. Paris jeweler to display Napoleon statue at upcoming Exposition.
The record notes that 48 vessels have wrecked at sea since January with no remains found. Destructive Texas storms damage farms and stock along waterways. Rumor says 5,000 hogs contracted in Springfield Illinois at 3560 dollars. seller listed as a Springfield packer.
The Northern Light reaches New York from San Juan carrying 494 passengers and 960000 in gold. Sierra Nevada shipped 1950000 plus 700000 in drafts replacing specie. California election results favor Democrats in Congress and Know Nothings in San Francisco mayoral race amid rising mine output and steady emigration.
The Chicago Times denounces Wentworth as a faithless friend and traitor, calling him a byword in national councils for mean politics and personal dishonor. The Chicago Journal notes the Times is a leading Democratic paper. Kansas Herald items humorously list city population, subscribers, and local businesses amid satirical commentary.
The newsletter reports a major Crimea campaign with Sevastopol fallen and heavy Allied and Russian losses. It notes ships sunk, thousands killed or captured, and French and English flags reportedly raised over Sevastopol. Dispatches describe multiple battles, fort seizures, and tactical moves around Alma Balmantack and Konstantinople.
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