Richmond Mail notices and social commentary in 1854
The Richmond Mail discusses political moves on a Spanish commission, criticism of Soule and Cobb, and a call by young city workers for summer store hours to six. It also comments on Senator Wheeler’s marriage to Mrs. Stanton, and ends with a quip about widows and a Danish proverb-like warning from the character Samivel.
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Richmond
Board of Trade
Weller
California
Stanton
New York
Dickens
Samivel
Yidder
Thavel
Viddera
North Carolina's Rail System and Port Wealth
A northern description highlights North Carolina's abundant internal resources and export potential. It notes Wilmington ships six million dollars in exports and Beaufort as the best port south of the Chesapeake, suitable for interior commerce shipments.
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Wilmington
Beaufort
Contemplated Duel Over House Line Fight
A Washington correspondent for a Northern paper predicts a duel will arise from the ongoing line dispute in the House of Representatives between Mesers Cullom and Church. The observer stresses the tension and potential for personal confrontation amid partisan friction.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Anti-Nebraska Meeting in Washington Excerpted Address
A Washington gathering of anti Nebraska Bill opponents reported an address urging resistance to slavery’s expansion. The committee cited slavery’s history and alleged plans to annex Cuba and Mexican territories as slave states, warning of war and a broader push toward a southern empire in the Americas. The piece casts doubt on free states' willingness to yield.
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Congress
Washington
United States
Cuba
Mexico
Spain
England
France
Russia
San Domingo
Brazil
Amazon
Free States
Capon Spriggs Adverts Mountain Retreat Prospects
The column promotes Capon Spriggs as a premier mountain watering place near Capon offering improved attractions and accommodations this season. Describes salubrious air, scenic beauty, convenient access from across the state, and notably excellent Mutton. Encourages readers seeking summer retreat to consider Capon for relaxation and enjoyment.
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Capon
Upon Springs
Hampshire County
Ventilating Railway Cars Beat Smoke and Heat
Describes Dr George Foote’s railway car ventilation system using top bonnets water spray and floor air outlets to wash smoke and impurities from air, cooling and freshening interiors. Winter option heats air with a stove, costs $150 per old car and $100 per new car. Also notes New Orleans Bulletin on Nebraska bill and obituary notice for Mrs Andrew in Oxford Georgia.
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Chicago and Rock Island Railway Company
George F. Foote
Sir Humphrey Davy
Intemperate man Hewitt kills wife and neighbor in Milville
Alex Hewitt of Milville Massachusetts quarreled with his wife then shot Orrin Brown at his home, killing Brown instantly. Hewitt shot his wife through the head and wounded her as she fled. He then abducted her and fired again before fleeing to the woods. He later died from convulsions after ingesting strychnine. Brown leaves a wife and two sons. Hewitt leaves four children. Mrs Hewitt was alive at last accounts.
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Alex. Hewitt
Milville
Mass
Orrin Brown
Boston
Hewitt
Mr.Brown
Brown
Mr. Brown
Providence
Scene in Court details Kentucky murder trial
A December Lexington murder case ends with a first degree verdict against William Wright for the death of Charles Cushing after a shop misidentification. The scene in court shows the convict’s sorrow and his family’s grief, as witnesses recall the dusk purchase and a fatal shot. The article also notes college commencement exercises and a quotation about Jordan from N P Willis.
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Charles Cushing
Lexington
Wm. Wright
Cushing
Wen
Mexican Treaty and Alexandria corn sale notice
The piece discusses opposition to a Mexican treaty over corruption in negotiations and land value. It notes Alexandria merchants will sell Indian corn by weight from July, with a 56 pound bushel. an insane Baltimore woman seeks marriage in stores. Western Pennsylvania and Western Virginia plan a Fort Necessity anniversary mass meeting and monument corner stone. A Liver remedy Cantens's Spanish Mixrogg is advertised as regulating the Liver and restoring vigor.
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Quy
Alexandria
Baltimore
Fort Necessity
Wheeling
Pennsylvania
Western
Virginia
Cantens
Strange Sam Houston and odd notices from Willard’s
A Washington Tribune correspondent describes Sam Houston as a strange man among strangers with two large printed notices in his room at Willard's Hotel claiming his bedtime is 94 o'clock. The column also notes old French watch relics, abolition talk, and assorted society and political items with brief anecdotes and local chatter.
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Washington
N. Y
Pittsburg
Jame Wetherell
George Washington
Braddock
Fort Duquesne
North
United States
Alexander Thompson
Barnes
S. S
Richmond
Peteraburg
Lynch
Angel Gabriel preacher shot in Lawrence Mass
A report from Lawrence Mass states Orr known as the Angel Gabriel was shot during a sermon. The assailant was seized by the crowd, hanged at a tree, and killed. Police and authorities will investigate the incident and determine motives.
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New York Tribune
Orr
Angel Gabriel
Lawrence Mass
Arrival of the United States Two Weeks Later from California More Gold
The steamer United States from Aspinwall arrived with two weeks of California news dated June first indicating California mining progress, health, and political stir while real estate falls and breadstuffs stay dull. The Illinois carried 400 passengers and over a million dollars in gold to New York. The Walker expedition is disbanded and Indians inland remain troublesome. The Know Nothings are organizing amid a generally quiet business climate and tight money market.
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Know Nothings
Immense Temperance Meeting in New Haver
A large attendance fills New Haver Cr on June 22 as temperance associations from across the state gather for a grand procession and speeches. A collation will follow the event.
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Temperance Meeting
New Haver
Ballotings for Senator in Concorp N H June 22
On the first ballot Wells Democrat received 184 votes, Hastman Whig 89, Tappan Free Soiler 44, Morrison Democrat 22, scattering 5. Six Democrats were absent. It is thought Wells will be elected with some compromise likely.
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Concorp
N. H
Wells
Hastman
Tappan
Freesoiler
Morrison
Ministry defeated on amendment over clergy reserves
On June 22 Quzzxrc reports the Ministry lost by 32 to 29 on an amendment to the address in answer to the throne speech for not settling the clergy reserves. The vote foretold dissolution of Parliament soon after.
Canada at Boston Steamer Arrives. Mails To South
The steamer Canada arrived at Boston harbor at 11 this morning and will mail South via tonight's train. The article also reports on European affairs including German state unity and the Turkish ministry change, with updates from Great Britain, France, and the Crimea theater.
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Boston
Canada
Convention Divides Over Nebraska Bill Dispute
A political convention debated Congress claims and praised the National administration while condemning Know Nothings and secret societies. It was reportedly well attended with apparent harmony, though another dispatch claims the meeting ended in a row over the Nebraska bill resolution.
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Congress
Know Nothings
Desptch
Imperialist Attack on Shanghai Camp Reported
From China Bostox June 22 a dispatch received by a London house notes an Imperialist assault on the foreign settlement at Shanghai. The attack on April 4 led to the storming and destruction of the camp by English and American forces. Two volunteers were killed and several wounded including Capt Pearson of the Rose Standish. By April 12 all was quiet.
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China
Bostox
London House
Canada
Hone Kone
Shanghai
Pearson
Rose Standish
Priest Charged With Assault Aiming At Rape
In Crucixnatti on June 22 Father Kroger of Trinity Church faced Police Court accused of assault with intent to commit rape on a 14 year old German girl during confession.
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Kroger
Trinity Church
Philadelphia Affair Reveals City Debt Total
June 22 at a Councils meeting the Committee reported the consolidated city debt at 18,009,600 dollars including 9,000,000 dollars in railroad stock drawing interest.
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Philadelphia
Punapenasra
Arrival of the Black Warrior Steamer at Mosixe
The Black Warrior arrived at Mosixe with Havana dates to the 14th. The Island remained quiet and yellow fever continued among foreign shipping. Political news aboard was unimportant.
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Mosixe
Havana
Marine News Sailings From Port Walthall and Philadelphia
The sailing list shows Schr Charles A Stetson with Dill at Port Walthall bound for Jersey City to load coal, Schr Ottaway with P Binns and Cook to load for Philadelphia, Schr A Jennings with Jennings heading from Chickahominy to load for Philadelphia, and Schr Levant with Christopher from Port Walthall bound for Philadelphia.
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Charles
Stetson
Dill
Port Walthall
Jersey City
Ottaway P
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Capon Sprigss
New Orleans Bulletin
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Oxford
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Hay
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Brawner
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First Baptist Church
Lewis Cass, Jr
Rome
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Harry
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Jacob A, Levy
Levy
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Canadian Parliament
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Rogers
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Teal
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Hecker
EOST
Waynesboro Valley Mills
Patrick Brands
Steele and Globe Mills
Brown & Shook
Glee Bags
Williams & Brother
Williams i Brother
Juliette
Myers & Janke
Joan Meal
CALHS
Messrs Fairbanks
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Smith & Harwood
Rallers
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Smetie & Harwood Importers
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Nuisayo
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Delon
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