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Newspaper

Richmond Mail

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1854

Page

2

Have we an Administration Party Among Us

The Richmond Mail reviews the rise of anti administration sentiment after Pierce’s election. It cites Democratic and Whig rhetoric about a candidate’s obscurity versus strength, notes a shift in public opinion, and contrasts Democratic calls for a strong, proven man with Whig caution about unknowns. Ex-Bishop Ives’s new work is announced by Donahoe.

General Pierce Capitol Salt River Whig Party New Arapehire Washington Maine New York Rhode Island Connecticut New Hampshire National Democrats North Gen Pierce National Democrat of Ives

Treaty with England could recognize flag protection and neutral rights

The New York Herald reports private advices of a treaty between the United States and Great Britain. It allegedly accepts that the flag protects ship and cargo, allows free ships to carry free goods, and guarantees neutrality in European conflict. It also asks non interference in the Russia versus England and France struggle. Authentic confirmation awaited.

England New York Herald Buchanan Europe United States Russia France Dean House of Representatives

Gadsden Treaty in Doubt as May Deadline Looms

The Gadsden treaty faces slim chances of ratification with amendments stripping its original pact. If not acted on by May, the pact may lapse prompting calls to send Cushing to negotiate a new agreement. The Charleston News warns Southern readers about Cuban policy aims and possible abolitionist agitation. Nicaragua severs from the Central American league, adopts a four year presidency with expanded powers, while boundary talks with Honduras stall. Fremont's expedition reaches safety after famine during a harsh trek. The piece notes constitutional debates on free ships and neutral rights, plus a glimpse into domestic news from Albany and Clintonsville.

Gadsden Washington Senate Cushing Mexico Santa Anna Pacific Gulf of California Caleb Gen. Gadsden Guthrie Nicaranca Central America Confederacy Honduras Nicaragua

England to blockade Russian Pacific ports reported

England has notified the U.S. government that its fleets will blockade all Russian ports in the Pacific. The Military Commission handling claims from Col. Fremont's California expedition adjourned sine die after allowing 186,000 dollars of claims totaling 800,000. Mr. Rusk proposed a new Mexico treaty to replace the Gadsden failure.

Wasumeron Dirs England Pacific Col. Fremont California Mr. Rusk Mexico Gadsden

Baltimore Times cites ministers and copper sales as political critique

The Baltimore Times criticizes ministerial appointments abroad as political, noting copper sales by the North Carolina Copper Company near auction in New York, with profits projected. It mentions Barbee the sculptor departing to study in Italy and a Page County supper in his honor, plus various brief items on guano trade, beef prices, a Parson Brownlow notice, Sub-Treasury surplus, Nebraska bill debates, creditors, Turkish moustaches, Captain Rynders' planned book, new post offices, Jefferson's birthday, runaway spouses law, Ohio State Journal sale, the Hardy Whig, and Shepherdstown mayoral election.

New York North Carolina Copper Company Page County Barbee Italy J. M. Bell Page Maj Wm. R. Barbee Son Captain Rynders United States Thos Jefferson Philadelphia Ohio State Journal Columbus A. Follett W. F. Perry Hardy Whig Qame John F. Hamtramck Shepherdstown

Monroe Ward seat battle paralyzes council vote

A called City Council meeting debated filling the Monroe Ward vacancy between Dr Snead and H D Deacon after poll book scrutiny and dual returns. Minority report urged no behind-the-returns review. Snead won 7 to 5 and addressed the body before adjournment as officials plan further steps.

Messrs.Myers Mills Haskins Richards Butler Sheppard Paine Scott Saunders Hill Talbott McCance Monroe Ward Pearce Dr. Snead 8. D. Dencon Deacon Snead Messrs Mc Cance Myers Dencon

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