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Newspaper

Richmond Mail

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1854

Page

3

Fragmentary Cloths and Linens Listing Note

A partial OCR reads a varied listing of textiles and fabrics including s tissue paper Brillisales Ongandles and Lara retail items. The text is fragmented and several terms are unclear, suggesting a miscellaneous stand or catalog entry from a shop.

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Local Baptist anniversaries report Grace Street church meeting

The Virginia and Foreign Bible Society met at Grace Street Baptist Church with readings and addresses by Broaddus, Wheeler, Mason, and Lacy. The Sunday School and Publication Society elected a new board and heard reports, followed by a speech supporting Richmond Female College. Fires damaged two stables on Grace and Cary streets. The June issue of the Messenger praised its contents, including Calhoun and Colonial Life in Virginia. Roanoke’s arrival brought passengers and freight, while local notices fined several for a nuisance near Pink Alley. A Turtle Soup and Steak treat was shared, and a company excursion to Slash Cottage was announced for Monday.

Virginia and Foreign Bible Society Grace Street Baptist Church John B. Broaddus Charlottesville Wheeler California Gilbert Mason Lacy Africa Manly Richmond Female College Wm. F. Broaddus Fredericksburg O’lock Sunday School and Publication Society Preeti Messrs. Broaddus Poindexter Walton J. E. Henderson Ree Dr. R. Crane James Roane Cary Tur Sovruzen Literany Mrssmnaun Calhoun Hanover County Virginia Atheneum J. R. Thompson Messenger Central Rail Road GO Rhcum Mond Board of Blue Ridge J. Garrett Sec’y, W EVANS Pearl Street Richmond Baltimore Sun Evening Express Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Tc. &c J W Evans Pearl 14Th Street Main Street B. de Laney B. D. Langer Lispenard Street Adie & Gray

Body Thought to be Capt Richard McRae Found at Aduia Creek

The Petersburg Express reports a telegraphic dispatch stating a drowned man’s body was found at Aduia Creek. Based on appearance and papers, it is believed to be Capt Richard McRae, commander of the Petersburg Canada Volunteers in the 1812 war, who recently left for Washington. A local gentleman travels on the Northern train to verify facts.

Bopy Acquia Crektk Petersburg Express Aduia Creek Richard McRae Petersburg Canada Volunteers McRae Washington Wehees Marion Warland Morris Tts Karland U. States Philadelphia Asher’s Fredericksburg News McMahan Phila Christian Observer Philo. Evening Bulletin Fair Writers of America Richmond Eng Richmond Michmond Dispatch Boston Traveller

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