Public Lands Grant Debate in Richmond Referenced
In the Richmond Mail April 1 1854 report Mr Disney from the Public Lands committee opposed a House bill granting lands to states for indigent insane people. The piece contrasts federal land disposal with Homestead and rail projects, urging a justice based distribution for citizens.
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House of Represtatives
Disney
Committee On Public Lands
House
Senate
Congress
National Intelligencer
Commercial Convention Enthusiasm in the South
The Petersburg Express lauds the upcoming Southern Commercial Convention in Charleston. It envisions close fraternal ties between tobacco planters and cotton and sugar growers, praises the moral significance, and predicts lively social events that will accompany debates, concluding Charleston outshines all in charm.
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Petersburg Express
Charleston
South
the James
Mississippi
Duello talk and navy bill notes from Washington
The piece references the potential duello between Messrs. Cutting and Breckenridge being halted by friends’ intervention. It also covers debate over the six frigates bill in Congress, naval manpower concerns, and suggestions to commission existing ships with a pay provision to attract sailors, shaping the political and defense outlook.
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Messrs. Cutting
Breckenridge
Greetey
Canal Company Accepts Land Grant For New Barrier
Judge Daniel approves a grant of land at Lynchburg near Piedmont Works to the Canal Company to build an extra barrier. A large clergymen group plans sermons on the Nebraska Bill for Nast Day, expecting strong pulpit impact on the Union.
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Canal Company
Daniel
Lynchburg
Piedmont Works
New England
Immunity of Private Property on the Ocean in Time of War
The London Times argues for new rules on maritime law to regulate private property during war. It urges limiting evils while allowing neutral trade and condemns privateering as piracy. The Philadelphia Ledger agrees on their points but notes the U S will not join a British French legal revision. The U S insists on neutrality and existing law.
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The
London Times
Great Britain
France
United States
the Times
Russia
Philadelphia Ledger
Troustz
Journeymen ‘Tailors’ Union
New York
India
China
Overland Mail
London
Bombay
Calcutta
Hong Kong
Burmah
Affghanistan
Teheran
Bushire
Bagdad
Madras Presidency
Pekin
Prince Hohenzollern
Prussia
Napoleon
Senate Deficiency Bill Debated Amendments Adopted
The Senate debated an amendment by Mr Badger repealing a printing provision about shared documents and the printer of the house first ordering the work. It was adopted 24 to 14. The Senate adjourned after motions on customehouses and no formal vote. In the House N G Taylor qualified in place of the late Brookins Campbell. The bill to build six first class steam frigates was taken up in Committee of the Whole.
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Senate
Badger
Yeas
Thompson
Kentucky
Hamlin
House of Representatives
N. G. Taylor
Tennessee
Brookins Campbell
State of the Union
M Jullien to Give Concert in Petersburg on the 6th
In Petersburg M Jullien is announced to give a concert on the sixth instant. The notice appears amid a column of brief items ranging from Baltimore trade ventures to legal opinions on citizenship and other maritime and political notes.
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M. Jullien
Petersburg
Public opinion and the world peace aim in London discourse
General Webb reports from London that Lord Clarendon and Lord Palmerston urge American public opinion against Russia as a force for peace. A contemporary notes a popular gathering could energize the nation, with hints of meetings led by Capt. Rynders and potential annexation debates tied to Cuba Canada Ireland and Central America.
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General Webb
N. Y. Courier and Acquirer
London
Lord Clarendon
Russia
Lord Palmerston
Lord
England
Rynders
Palmerston
Clarendon
Cuba
Canada
Ireland
Central America
The Richmond Post Office and Missing Newspapers
The Richmond Post Office is urged to fix a recurrent failure to deliver six daily papers. The writer claims the fault lies with post office staff and asks local presses in Richmond to investigate and improve mail service so readers receive more than three papers.
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Richmond Mail
Richmond
Bigger
Fakir of Siva Prize Draw Delayed Amid Inquiries
A committee postpones the prize drawing for the Fakir of Siva's enterprise awaiting more information on his whereabouts. Bail was posted by agent Vanemberg who left the city. Dickinson remains in custody. Barnum stays as Crystal Palace president, seeking debt arrangements.
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Siva
Vanemberg
Dickinson
Mournful Mortality in a Richmond Family
The Richmond Mail reports sorrowful losses in the Payne family. Col William B Payne returns home to find his daughter died after a brief illness, then his son Samuel Barrett aged nine succumbs to pneumonia and whooping cough, followed by a baby under a year dying days later. Three children lost in under three months. The note offers condolences and calls for submission to divine will.
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Richmond Mail
Col
William B. Payne
Richmond
Samuel Barrett
Fruganna County
Baltic News Roundup from March War Talks and Trade Acts
The Canada sails to Boston. Reports from Europe describe Russian maneuvers on the Danube and Greek frontier, with Turkish counter moves and insurrection in Albania. Britain debates coasting trade policy while Italy, Sweden, Prussia, and Russia weather shifts in power and martial law spreads across St. Petersburg and Poland. Grain exports from the Danubian Principalities are banned after the 19th.
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Canada
Halifax
Boston
England
France
Russia
Mermanstadt
Danube
Silistria
Baenen
Kalafat
Galatz
Braillow
Omar
Orsova
Gortschakoff
Prince Paskiewitch
Albania
Arta
Servia
St. Petersburg
Poland
Tausnus
Crimea
Bessarabia
Warsaw
Pers
Danubian
Senate Passes Deficiency Appropriation Bill Amid Settlement
Washington March 81 The Senate approved the Deficiency Appropriation Bill while in the House Mr Pettit and Mr Cutting's ally announced a peaceful settlement with Mr Breckenridge and Mr Cutting. Breckenridge attended but Cutting was absent due to family illness. A grand dinner was planned to seal the truce. Navy strength discussion continued with no action before adjournment to Monday.
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Washieton
Senate
House
Petiit
Cutting
Messie
Barrotori Letter Defends Bedini to Baltimore Archbishop
Monseigneur Bedini writes a defense against charges. The dated London letter will appear in the American tomorrow.
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Barrotori
Monseigneur Bedini
Baltimore
London
Market Summary of Grain Prices in New York and Howard Street
New York report notes flour prices firmer but no clear advance. Corn and wheat show firmness with ongoing activity. Howard Street Flour sales today reported at seven dollars per barrel or unit, reflecting steady but cautious trading in March 31.
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California
New York
San Francisco
Boston
Steamers News
Bautrrmore
Howard Street
A. Bodeker
Main Street
Richmond
Orcester
Mr Worcester
England
France
Germany
H Worcester
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G. A. Rosh
W. M. Semple
Washington
M. Y. Herald
Vermont
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Independence
Independence, &c
Secretary of the Navy
Mobile
New Orleans
Libesia
Bulletin
T. Bigartow Lawtzxcz
Ocol. Lawrence
Atlantic
Moral Power of America
Fredericksburg
Richmond Post Office
Newark Hagle
Barnum
Crystal Palace
Henry County
Indiana
Circuit Court
Anthony
Bar
Dr. Franklin
Lord Byron
Sheridan
Ward
Mexico
Philadelphia
Sergeant Talfourd
Stafford
Covington, O
Covington Legal Association
Theatre
J. H. Taylor
W. M. Ward
Mrg Radian
MR. J. B
Erob
Charles de Moor Francis Amelia
Roves , Roberts
Fing
Yay
BEAS
Roberts
Miss C Ince
Miss M Partington
W. Ward
Metropolitan Hall
M. Julien
SECON
Wille Anna Zerr
Dr. Cox
Brooklyn N. Y
United Presbyterian Church
Mr Eee Corner
Franklin and
Highth Streets
Richmond “Typographical Society
Odd Fellows’ Hall
John M. Francisco
Fredericks Burg
J H Anthony
Columbian
J i Anthony
Carap Hars
Columbian Hotel
Cary Street
Richmond Dispatch
Olgate
Paterson & Jackson
AMP
Achine
Williams & Brother
Apt Williams & Brother
the Mails
House of Lords
Earl of Derby
America
Lord Stanley
Harl of Derby
Britain
House of Commons
M. Disraeli
John Russell
Vienna
Italy
Facrano
Sweden
Carlskoon
Stocksholm
Gothland
Baron Manteuffel
Manteuffel
Black Sea
Paris
the Express
U.S
Sardinia
NEWS
Telegraph
Bedini
Aupany
Marine News
Port OF Richmond
Schr
Ocean
Mitchell
WD Colquitt & Co
Fannie, Crocker
Nol
All 1 Zimmerman
Apl
Ap1
Bennett & Beers
Ap 1 Bennett & Beers
WNDOW
Ap 2
Ockinbridge
Sicily
Maderia
Malaga
Hennessey
Ap 1 Davenport
Allen & CO
RIME
GREEN
Iverpool Salt
Worthington
Ap 1
Davenport, Allen & CO
Sam’1s Myers
Tunsday
Whig
Enquirer and Dispatch
Goddin & Bsn Uds
Thomas D. Quarles
Monpat
Broad Street
Virginia Central Rail Road
Staunton
Rodgers & Son’s
RM Zimmerman
Icorigh, &C
Davenpory, Allen & CO
Cstagg & Shay
HAMS
Tierces
Elvira
Inpo
Agair Ordin
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