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Newspaper
Tipton County Democrat
Location
Tipton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1856
Page
2
Advertisements from Indianapolis and Tipton columns discuss supply issues for freed meat and beef stock, with calls to engage in markets. A Sharpsville fire damaged a shingle mill and home, estimated losses around 1500, with Mrs Brows’ building lost. B Cascea shows large stock for Tipton trade, promising a lively dry goods display and upcoming sale.
A long Indiana Journal piece reports on a Know Nothing line against Black Republicans and slavery, detailing a general order from Indiana American Party leaders urging cooperation with the People’s Convention. It cites figures like Sheets and notes party splits, fusion politics, and local reactions from Whigs and Abolition factions.
Prospectus for Tipton County Democrat pledges to support Democratic principles and unity, opposing sectarianism and secret organizations. Includes an advance price of 1.50 and 2.00 after one year, plus a WPA post office letters listing for Tipton, Ind as of April 9, 1856. names include Adams Ambert Baker Ballenger Brown and many others.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports diplomatic conferences in Paris have rearranged peace terms for the combatants. Though England appears resistant, the war may soon end as belligerents brace for peace. The conflict, sparked by oppressed nationalities, left Europe weary after Alma Inkerman and Sebastopol.
In Auburn a reporter describes entering the jail cell where John Fitzgerald awaited execution. Fitzgerald refused forgiveness, preferred to be hanged, and mocked clergy. He talked of not wanting torture, rejected a clergyman, and insisted on death over life in prison. The scene included officials, witnesses, and a gallows prepared with a three foot noose.
The prisoner wore a white gown and boots as he faced the noose in a silent crowd. He protested during the preparation and asked about chloroform, which was denied. At six minutes past three the rope broke his neck. he died quickly, displaying calm defiance until the end.
A garbled 19th century reading lists cardinal principles including equality, commerce with all nations, states rights, frugal public expenditures, religious freedom, press freedom, and opposition to secret political groups. The excerpt mixes political bulletins and odd items such as jokes about Barnum’s show, a grand jury note on Albert Rust, a Boston cashier counting error, and miscellany on Bible publishing, a fish craze, a monster verdict, and a king’s hoops fashion shift.
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