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Newspaper
Richmond Mail
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1854
Page
2
The Richmond Mail announces growing daily circulation with a large city and country reach. It notes a semi weekly country edition for advertisers and lists the paper as published Friday morning June 23 1854 by U A Kosh and W M Semple.
The Canada reports no dramatic war successes, while Anglo French forces prepare for continued conflict with Russia. Markets show breadstuffs fluctuations blamed on speculators, with a long war outlook boosting future demand. Death of Gen Bernard Peyton and political mentions fill the rest of the item with local notices and candidate talk.
A Virginia correspondent argues the Richmond Enquirer misrepresented the push for an extra legislative session. The letter from Robert T. Harvey defends efforts to petition the Governor, asserts party unity, and urges harmony for Virginia’s political and economic advancement.
The Staunton Spectator urges a Monday next meeting of Covington Road friends in Augusta to appoint delegates for the White Sulphur Springs Convention. The paper also backs the Greenbrier meeting proposed for August 24 as the day of gathering.
President transmits four messages to Congress announcing Mexico agrees to the joint plan. The United States would pay seven million dollars on ratification and an additional three million when ceded territory boundaries are settled. Papers with the message may specify those boundaries.
The article laments Whig contortions and urges sustaining Constitutional rights and states’ powers above party. It hopes sound Whig principles will triumph in time, stressing the South and Just Rights of the States as the crucial question, with a call to honor talent and patriotism over Baltimore convention politics.
Three articles for the July issue are presented: Napoleon Bonaparte and Sir Hudson Lowe at St Helena Africans at Home and Louis Napoleon and Augustus Cesar. Publisher Mortimer is in town at Randolph's bookshop awaiting readers and hopeful accessions. Genin defends his Broadway remonstrance against street filth and public scorn.
The grand Musical Congress at the Crystal Palace ends Monday with a Farewell Complimentary Benefit to M. Jullien who sails for Europe on Wednesday the 28th. Performers have been drilled in rehearsals as if under one conductor for years. The New York Weekly Bank Statement shows improvements in specie reserves and loans. The movement of gold shifts toward New York City and Boston money market eases with first class paper at 9 to 10 percent.
The executive committee of the American Tract Society met in New York on the 19th instant where reports were presented. The society stated that it needs funds to support its activities and ongoing work.
U S deputy marshal John H Riley and assistants return from the South with Anthony Burns. The Post quotes Brent and Col Suttle that Burns will not be punished, noting he is a negro of shrewd intelligence and religious tendency. Burns denies knowledge of Jones related to alleged escape. A Shefield Times item mentions poet James Montgomery leaving about £8000 to schools for poor children in his will made 27 years ago.
The Hon. John B. Weller U S Senator from California wed Mrs. Lizzie Stanton of New York last Tuesday in a ceremony conducted by the Rev Dr Hawks. Bridesmaids included Adele Freeman and Rose and Blanche Niles. groomsmen were W A Blanchard John T Brockelbank and Henry L Stevenson. Guests included Senator Gwin and Judge McAllister. The bridal party returned to the bride’s residence on 14th street then to West Point before heading to Saratoga and Princeton, N J for commencement of Gen Price and then to the capital.
The lifeless body of Josiah Holbrook of Washington city was found in Black Water Creek near the Tunnel mouth. A devoted scientist, he pursued geology and shared findings in the Virginian. He likely died after falling from a cliff while collecting specimens. He had been away from his boarding house since Saturday morning. His death will shock a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.
Delegates from Pennsylvania and Virginia met at Fairmont to push stock subscriptions for a railroad from the Pennsylvania line to Ravenswood Virginia. The Washington National Monument plans appeal for public support on the 4th of July. Other items note Warrenton farmers meeting and reports on locusts in northern Illinois and cholera in Philadelphia.
Mayons Office issued a June 22 1854 admonition from medical authorities urging city cleanliness to protect health. Police are ordered to enforce ordinances preventing vegetables or filth in streets and requiring gutter upkeep and removal of offensive matter from private lots and alleys. Officers will visit all areas and report offenders. Je 23 11.
Senate discusses James Dixon relief for Alexandria Court House repairs costing 48728 dollars and first and second readings. Debates on Navy reorganization and naval cadet appointments. House members apologize for rule violations and a questioned incident with a weapon. President informs Mexico accepted Senate amendments to Gadsden treaty and requests ten million dollars. State of the Union reviewed in Committee of the Whole.
The Cana da steamer arrived with Liverpool dates of June 10 while the Atlantic reached port June 7. Liverpool market notes show cotton opened higher but closed with weekly gains. weekly sales totaled 72,500 bales with 19,000 to speculators. Breadstuffs show a weak market. canal oats and wheat prices listed. News covers UK money market, political affairs, and Eastern crisis developments, including Austrian Russia tensions, Silistria defense, and Servia arrangements.
The steamer Niagara departed Boston at 10 o'clock this morning carrying one hundred passengers and specie valued at 650000 dollars.
New York reports Flour unchanged with State barrels at 7 25 and Ohio at 9. Southern flour steady selling 4 00 to 9 25 per barrel. Wheat dull. Corn higher with 18 000 bushels sold at 80 for mixed and 89 for yellow.
Karl Barley fresh article just received for sale by A Bodeker at No 10 Main Street. Williams & Brother advertise rubber and leather belting in all sizes at low prices. Karl Barley product newly available through the same local dealer network.
Disjointed notes describe a tense scene before a crowd at the Mayo town hall. A key officer faces questions about a mayoral action, with testimony hinting at motives and potential repercussions for the city leadership.
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