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Newspaper
Richmond Mail
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1854
Page
2
The Richmond Mail reports growing daily circulation including a large semi weekly country edition benefiting advertisers. The notice appears in the June 10 1854 issue, noting enhanced reach for local and rural readers.
A New Orleans correspondent reports filibuster preparations against Cuba are extensive and well funded. Money is collected via subscription books, with nearly half a million dollars paid in New Orleans. Munitions and emigrants move toward the Rio Grande as organized, practical teams prepare to launch a war effort.
An exchange paper notes that British regimental symbols from Peninsular and Waterloo campaigns are veiled in East operations to avoid offending French allies. It argues hereditary enmity between England and France risks constant clashes, questions whether lasting peace or shared spoils are possible without cohesion among Austria Prussia and Turkey.
The sentence of dismission for Major Francia O Wyse Baltimore county for disobedience is paired with a recommendation for reinstatement. A petition for re reinstate has been numerously signed in New York. A note from Mr Allen of Louisiana on a visit to the East explains Col Suttle refused to sell Barns in Boston due to a Massachusetts law risking fine and imprisonment for slave sales. The Alexandria Sentinel plans a subscription for the widow and child of James Batchelder. No public demonstration is expected after the slave rescue. Whigs of St Louis nominate Luther M Kennett for Congress against Col Benton. Texas reports crops flourishing.
The June 8 1854 correspondence reports Virginia and opposing Virginia backed Compromise, Die Clapperton and a Grey Eagle Colt in two mile heats. Die wins heat one by a neck after crupper issue, Die wins heat two by two lengths in 3 44, heat three 3 48. Wild Irishman wins mile heats in 2 49. Rich ric hmond dispatch notes 6 to 8 entries planned for the four mile day with Red Eye the anticipated challenger.
A satirical critique traces the rising popularity of moustaches among various social groups from dandies to intellectuals. It argues no proven benefit, cites moral and naturalist objections, and recalls references from St. Paul to Muhammad, Nicholas I, and ancient habit, concluding that beard fashion signals barbarism or civilization depending on era.
A discourse on facial muscles shaping expressions notes eight upper lip muscles drive almost all emotion. It argues a moustache hides feelings, as eyes require facial muscles for real expression, recounting an experiment where covering the face altered perceived mood and a diner’s grimace proved to be a smile. It mockingly critiques moustache worship and considers hygiene and eating issues, then lists assorted items from quarantine talk to imports and college discipline, ending with a notice of July Fourth oration plans.
The New York Times reports the wedding of novelist Anna Cora Mowatt to Richmond Enquirer editor William F. Ritchie at Ravenswood Long Island on a Wednesday afternoon. About five to six hundred guests attended as the bride wore white silk lace and a long veil. The ceremony followed the Swedenborgian rite with Rev Keene officiating, followed by a reception and dancing led by Dodworth’s Band. The couple planned a North River excursion before returning to Virginia to join the groom’s family.
In Leeds Fauquier County Virginia on Thursday June 1 a marriage occurred between George H Norton of Warrenton and Nannie B Marshall daughter of James K Marshall, Esq with Rev Wm H Pendleton officiating.
The George Law brings California mails from June 16 with 84 passengers and 973471 dollars in gold. Sea Bird vanished after an accident while heading to San Francisco and Active searches for her. Recorder Baker resigns on June 15. Avery, jailed for Susanna Russel’s murder aboard Yankee Blade, may plead insanity. A privateer under the Russian flag is being outfitted. Gen Sharp shot by squatters, South Mount Diablo rich diggings reported. Maine liquor law to be adopted by Washington territory legislature. No further items of interest.
The steamer Star of the West from San Juan arrived with nearly 1.8 million dollars in gold. Reports note favorable weather aiding agriculture and mining. San Juan city officers resigned, leaving the town without government, while other scenes include a fatal brawl in Los Angeles and military movements near Bogota. Descriptive market notes from San Francisco and a major fire in Alleghany City, Pa, are listed alongside regional meetings of the Young Men's Christian Associations and a pa temperance convention detailing presidential choices and October prohibition votes.
In Union New York on June 7 the second annual meeting gathered many attendees from nearby states. Mrs Bloomer presented resolutions denouncing Gov Seymour for vetoing the prohibitory liquor bill and condemning tobacco use as contributing to drunkenness.
From our foreign files to the 28th ult the Eastern War shows Napier destroying Gustaffsvoerp fortress at the Gulf of Finland entrance 1500 Russians taken prisoner. Tiger burnt near Odessa, ship ran aground Captain Gifford lost a leg midshipman and five seamen wounded. Russians captured 226 prisoners. Large warships off Odessa sent a flag of truce. Several Russian vessels captured and sent to England. Russians evacuate coast from Batoum to Anapa. Plan to land 30000 in Crimea and destroy Sebastopol. Cronstadt to be attacked. English contingent to Constantinople. Austro Prussian treaty to curb Czar in Balkans.
A Times commentary mocks King of Prussia behavior under treaty terms. A professional acquaintance shows off a colored engraving titled guardruped a vulgar jackass head. A friend jokes about the portrait, then realizes it is a looking glass. Also quoted: never be ashamed of ignorance and editors not knowing everything.
News by telegraph reports New York market activity with flour price drops of 12 to 25 cents while grain prices hold steady. A separate Battmore note from June 9 confirms flour sales were absent and grain remained steady.
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