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Newspaper
Richmond Mail
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1854
Page
2
The Richmond Mail warns that Baltimore aims to divert West and Southwest trade from Virginia via rail links to the Ohio. It urges Virginians to monitor Baltimore’s moves, match any inducements, and prepare to protect Richmond, Fredericksburg, Petersburg, and Norfolk from losing prosperity to Maryland.
A public notice laments the disappearance of Prince John Van Buren after the Nebraska Bill passage. The writers report no recent contact, question his silence, and offer a reward of two Shanghai eggs for reliable information on his whereabouts. Political partner Jerre Clemens provides letters, while questions linger about Tammany influence and Free Soil reactions.
The April issue has arrived featuring a strong classical disquisition on slavery sparked by Mr Sumner’s Nebraska speech in the Senate. It includes many sterling articles and a humorous piece by the popular author of the Flash Times. The April number compares favorably with prior issues.
The Memphis Eagle and Enquirer reports a vast crowd at the Exchange Buildings for Mr Fillmore's reception. A plasterer nicknamed Uncle Tom pressed through the throng, noting Democrats show strong support while Whigs struggle to approach the stand.
The Baltimore Patriot defends the Charleston Convention, arguing it aims to unite the South and promote regional development rather than seek retaliation. It warns against misinterpretation, asserts the convention is not a plan to punish the North, and touts improved interregional ties through trade, capital, and immigration. The piece stresses harmony over sectional separation and views Nebraska and free soil questions as non threatening to Southern interests.
Praise for Jullien's refined appearance and masterful performance. The writer lauds his elegance, hair, mustache, and the dulcet melodies from his band, claiming rare genius and exceptional musical powers, and wishes the charming ensemble could stay longer in the city.
Congress Tuesday saw the Senate bill for six first class steam frigates pass after passage and petitions. In the House, a land grant bill was reported, and debate touched on the Nebraska Kansas issue. The Abingdon Democrat criticizes Richmond to Abingdon transport costs of 3.25 to 3.50 per hundred pounds, urging rail improvements and a Lynchburg line to lower freight costs and speed relief.
A man wounded in Charlottesville on Monday during a contest with Flour Noy, a University of Virginia student, remains in critical condition with equal chances of recovery. Flour Noy's injuries were not serious and he is in custody.
A stockholders meeting for Central Railroad will be held today in Metropolitan Hall to transact important business. The Danville Republican highlights Virginia mineral riches in Henry, Patrick, Carroll, and Floyd counties, noting coal iron and lead. The Know Nothings launch the American Eagle in Washington to push native rule and public office emoluments. Virginia public opinion leans against an extra legislative session. The Covington and Ohio Railroad between Mouth of Scary and Mouth of Big Sandy progresses with plans to operate through fall. A Constantinople explosive ball experiment is reported with fatal dog deaths in Cherbourg. Gorpnsville notices a board change on Rats Road, and J J Chew replaces a resigning director. The Engineer adjusts three miles of the route to avoid Plank Road. Abingdon Virginian notes P B White’s favorable impression in Scott and Lee counties and rising Sons of Temperance membership. London reports 120 ragged schools, California gold shipments to New York totaling 3 931 544 in March. Washington Star notes Deniel’s resignation as U S Charge to Turin. Italian proverb about beauty and purse cited. A Michigan marriage between Henry Bills and Mary Small is announced, with a quip about small bills. Judge Richardson’s remark on foreknowledge of a petit jury verdict is cited.
News by the Mails reports the Czar dismissing Western propositions and declaring war inevitable. Russian forces mass at Odessa and Sevastopol with corps approaching from the march between Odessa and Moscow. Allied powers push for action while Turkish troops brace for a giant conflict.
New York reports the steamer Empire City arriving with Havana dates of the 29th and 100 passengers aboard after sunset special leave granted. Thirty three American vessels reached port on the 29th, while Albany Sul ton Princeton and a U S surveying brig remain in port. Havana trade stagnant. drought causes extensive damage including the burning of over twenty sugar plantations, with immense property losses due to cane fires sparked by locomotives.
New Haven April 4 returns show the Whigs winning 15 of 21 Senate seats, Democrats 2, four unreported. lower house Whigs 87 to Democrats 41. no statewide popular vote for officers, opposition split between Whigs and Temperance. Legislature elects Whig State ticket and a Whig U.S. Senator.
In Besgor on April 4 the congress election shows Eliot a Whig winning by about 500 votes. He opposes the Nebraska bill. In Portland municipal vote Cahoon a Whig was re elected.
The Minerva under Captain Wright from Fredericksburg bound to New York ran aground Saturday on Smith's Island. Laden with corn and flour, cargo saved in a damaged condition. Vessel likely total loss.
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