Baltimore's rail hopes threaten Virginia trade, warns Richmond
The Richmond Mail reprints an Baltimore Patriot editorial noting rail connections toward Lynchburg and Memphis. It says Baltimore seeks to leverage Virginia's internal improvements, urging Virginians to guard against Baltimore’s encroachment and to keep railroad benefits within Virginia.
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Baltimore Patriot
Alexandria and Gordonsville
Central Railroad
Staunton
Baltimore
Alexandria
Washington
Virginia
Lynchburg
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad
Memphis
Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio
Winchester
Potomac
Rappahannock
York
James Rivers
Richmond
Fredericksburg
Petersburg
Norfolk
Death of an Editor at Hardy Whig
Mr. James A. Baker editor and proprietor of the Hardy Whig died on the 27th instant in the 28th year of his age. The paper is to be continued. The prose is not credited. The rumored negotiations among belligerents in Europe brought by Canada are not credited.
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James A. Baker
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Hardy Whig
Canada
Mitchell
Trismen
New York
America
United States
Turkey
Soule
N. Y. Tribune
M. Turgot
Parveou
Madrid
Europe
Sournzen Hra
N. A. Sturdivant
Texday
Sons of Temperance of Virginia
M. F. Mauny
Lieut. Maury
Atheneum
Unnamed Passage Describes Peaceful Deal Without Resort
An unnamed exchange notes no challenge passed between Mr. Cutting and Mr. Breckenridge. The dispute was settled without resorting to any Shallados, indicating a quiet, negotiated resolution.
Editors Hold District Convention in Winchester
A convention of the 8th Congressional District editors met in Winchester. Papers represented included Free Press and Spirit of Jefferson Charles town Republican and Gazette Martinsburg Virginian and Republican Winches ter Democrat and Washingtonian Leesburg and Intelligencer and Virginia Argus Romney. The gathering emphasized harmony and cordiality though a proposed fee for marriage notices was rejected. Charlestown to host the next rally with a May Staunton editor convention discussed.
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8Th Congressional District
Winchester
Free Press and
Spirit of
Jefferson
Charlestown
Republican and Gazette
Martinsburg
Virginian
Republican
Democrat
Washingtonian
Leesburg
Intelligencer
Virginia Aregus
Romney
Winchester Virginian
Stewart
Loudoun
Benedicts
Funeral Sermon for Mr. Tunstal at Danville Temple
The funeral sermon for the late Whitewell P. Tunstall Esq was preached at the Masonic Temple Danville by Rev Samuel S Bryant of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Business houses closed early as a mark of respect. The audience was large and the occasion solemn and impressive.
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Whitewell P. Tunstall
MemphIs Reception for Ex President Fillmore and Kennedy
Reports describe a 21 gun salute in Memphis as Ex President Fillmore and Hon. J. P. Kennedy were welcomed by a large crowd at Exchange Hall. Fillmore spoke briefly while Kennedy answered with humor before their planned trip to Havana and back via Charleston.
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J. P. Kennedy
Memphis
Mississippi
Exchange Hall
Kennedy
New Orleans
Havana
Chayleston
Utterance at Eton As usher commands a boy
A decoded line shows an usher at Eton saying Ah, sir as he flourishes a cane while a boy resists, remarking you may shuffle, but allcut. The fragment reflects stern disciplinary language in a boarding school setting.
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Eton
Security to Slave Property
Readers have heard of slave escapes from Portsmouth and now concerns rise over secret agencies aiding concealment of property. The paper urges strict post office letter scrutiny and rigid checks on northern oyster trade vessels to prevent correspondence aiding escapes. It warns cooperation will come only from those invested in preserving slavery.
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Portsmouth
Washington rumors tie Ewing trip to Whig party shift
A Washington correspondent of the Baltimore Patriot reports whispers that Mr. Ewing visits are aimed at reorganizing the Whig party for the next presidential race. The aim is to position John Bell of Tennessee for greater influence based on his noted abilities and character.
Non-Intervention Doctrine in The Petersburg Democrat
The Petersburg Democrat defends non intervention as a natural principle of government. It argues the doctrine governs domestic and foreign policy through limited federal powers and clear state federal boundaries. It emphasizes political equality, proportional representation, personal rights, and the maxim Let the people rule.
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Petersburg Democrat
Comet Sighted Over Yonkers and Local Murders Reported
A comet was visible Wednesday evening in Yonkers with naked eye sighting near twilight, resembling last August's apparition. In Lexington a man named Wynne murdered Mr. Moore at Moore's Tavern after a heated exchange, then fled. another stabbing tragedy marred recent Lexington history. The Norfolk Argus notes Philadelphia to Liverpool steamers may sail to Baltimore next June, and John Howard Payne’s remains to be buried in Congressional ground with a government-funded monument.
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N. Y. Hapress
Norfolk Argus
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Baltimore
Joan Howard Paryn
John Howard Pane
Home
Congressional Burial Ground
Washington News
New York Company Forms to Mine Cuba Rift
A joint stock firm in New York plans to operate the celebrated cog per mine in Cuba as soon as the island becomes U S possession. The piece notes Turkish and Austrian disputes, Russian designs, and a quip about Russia with a czar. It mentions crops and a social note about Miss Crean and Senator S A Douglas.
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Cuba
United States
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New Y Y Eee
S.A. Douglas
Illinois
Opening of the Polls in Jefferson, Madison and Monroe Wards
The article notes polls open Wednesday at 6 am in three wards Jefferson Madison and Monroe and defends Mr Gouldin’s candidacy for City Sergeant while recounting a robbery case against Francis Foxwell and William McKinney, with details of the alleged theft from Thomas J. Binns and witness testimonies. It also covers a fire at Puckett’s Livery Stable and related property losses, a hospital meeting, a concert review, and local notices.
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Monroe
Francis Foxwell
Wm. McKenny
Yester
Thomas J. Binns
Nagle’s
Bridget Hart
Binns
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Thacker
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Mrs. Hart
Braddock Holmes
Hastings
Jeony
Finn
Isham Puckett
Grace
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Robert R. Bagby
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McBride
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Woman charged with violent assault and cutting neighbor
Mrs Hagan later Mrs Brooks appeared before His Honor charged with violently assaulting and cutting Mrs Bosher. No witnesses present, case continued until tomorrow. Also continued was the case of George Booth and son for threatening Jerome Lucey due to Mr Goode’s illness.
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Allen
Thompson Nailor
Rebecca Harris
Main Street
George Booth
Robert
Jerome Lucey
George Goode
Candidate for City Manager Declines Support
A message from a candidate to Richie and Messrs Editors thanks friends for support in the city manager race and announces the decision to decline the candidacy.
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Kor
Richie
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