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Newspaper
Richmond Mail
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1854
Page
2
The Richmond Mail announces growing daily circulation with a substantial semi weekly country edition. Advertisers are advised of broad reach in city and rural areas as of Monday morning June 26, 1854.
A Virginia focused protest against Baltimore aiming to monopolize South trade via rail links. The Virginia cities Richmond Norfolk and Alexandria are urged to compete, with railroads built by Virginians for Virginians’ prosperity. The piece argues for balanced markets and warns against portraying Baltimore as the sole Southern hub.
The Lynchburg Virginian describes the burial of Mr Holbrook who died in an accident near the area. The paper notes the service was proper and mentions a proposal to disinter the body for burial in a different location.
The newspaper notes the last report of the Richmond and Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad, promises detailed coverage later, and mentions Governor Dorr. Rhode Island Supreme Court rules an act reversing its earlier Thomas W. Dorr judgment unconstitutional. Charles W. Welsh named acting Secretary of the Navy in Dobbin’s absence.
The Virginia Democracy favors Charles James Faulkner as a gubernatorial candidate, praising his political insight and long watch on General Pierce. The piece urges nominating him not only for governor but also hints at Senate and congressional goals, arguing past Whig ties and recent legislative actions should not hinder Democratic ascendancy.
The Norfolk municipal election occurred on Saturday with Know Nothing forces expected to surge. The News denounces this new issue as prejudice driven and unconstitutional, urging opposition to its use in elections.
A Havana dispatch claims that an alleged church circular endorsing interracial marriage was misrepresented. The directive reportedly merely ordered marriages without distinction of color, whites with whites and blacks with blacks. The writers aim to discredit current Cuba affairs.
The Fredericksburg Recorder says of the Fincastle Democrat that it never had even one half of an original idea in all the days of its life.
Danville reports Jupee Horgins known as AtaBaMa visiting for ten days from Pittsylvania his native county. He left the area young and rose to prominence in the South. He studied law under Judge Wr. Leigh and later pursued the profession, with Judge Hopkins returning to the state after a long absence.
Reports from Mexico City indicate Madame Sontag is singing with notable vigor and acclaim in the current opera season. The performances, praised by critics, showcase her mastery of color and dramatic expression amid a bustling cultural scene.
Report from Warwick's Bar details the dredging machine in operation with a twenty five horsepower engine, sand deposits moved to a new channel, anticipated 800 foot wide works, and progress seen as vital to Richmond’s commercial prosperity with calls for wider support and more machines. It notes recent objections were based on incomplete information and urges continued vigor and cooperation.
A courthouse proposal on Monday aimed to have Col Daniel Cole's portrait painted and placed in the niche above the presiding justice seat. Cole, oldest county justice for 50 years, is over eighty, venerable in appearance, re-elected under the new constitution, and praised for faithfulness. Funds were readily raised. consent appeared broad, with plans to begin the painting soon. Dan, Republican. A young man William Patterson was arrested near Weston for allegedly stealing money from Jasper Butcher, per Weston Herald. sheriff in Lewis County involved.
The piece critiques Abolition journals in Massachusetts for ridiculing a Richmond dinner for Deputy U.S. Marshal Riley and aides who escorted Burns. A spoof bill of fare lampoons Northern vitriolists with harsh imagery, followed by Methodist Episcopal South Church’s report on episcopal authority and bishop salaries, including amounts for several bishops and a share for Bishop Bascom’s widow.
A Rochester correspondent for the Syracuse Standard argues that Frederick Douglass, the Black abolitionist, may be a candidate in New York s Monroe district. The piece questions his qualifications for a seat in Congress and the constitutional process for judging members, noting racial and political tensions. It also cites Halifax coal discoveries linked to the Danville railroad and Halifax County prospects.
A scrambled Washington Union forecast about New York voting blends with a Louisville Journal quip on its rivals. The page notes a Boston cholera link to a historic fatal case, denies General Gonzales Cuban filibuster ties, and cites T L Smith moving to St John’s Kanawha. It reports harvest labor pay, a Barton Cotton crop note, and a town arrest over a man lacking visible means of support.
The North Star arrives with gold dust from San Francisco as fires scorch Marysville destroying the theatre post office New Orleans Hotel and Presbyterian Church with losses exceeding $200000. San Francisco Dupont street fire adds $70000 to the toll while steamers report over $2.25 million in cargo. Regional conflicts unfold in New Granada California news covers trials duels wrecks and the gold market.
Puimapespxta June 24 reports a few cholera cases at Moyamensing prison with no deaths so far and no citywide cases. Local rumors of an epidemic are said to be unfounded. Weather today is hot.
New York June 25. It is learned that the Parker Vein Company faces suit over more than seventy thousand fraudulent shares of stock. Recent developments reveal a gigantic fraud on Wall Street with many persons deceived in the bluntest fashion.
The steamer Union from Liverpool, due by the 7th, arrives late by three days compared with the Canada at Boston and will reach her wharf about 8 o clock. In Concorp New Hampshire, the State Senate refuses to adjourn finally on July 1.
Markets report from New York on June 24 notes brisk flour sales. Breadcruffs flour saw 4500 barrels traded at 6877.25 for the state and southern regions combined 8509.00, reflecting quality judgments in the trade.
Market updates show wheat 15 000 bushels sold at 1 680 for common Western red and 2 for new South Carolina red with Genesee at 2.40. Corn mixed 3 009 bushels at 80 82, yellow 86 at 89. Oats 50, rye 114. Cotton firm up 1 8d after steamer Pullavelonia arrival June 24. Flour quiet. sales 600 barrels at 8.50. Red wheat 1.94, wheat 2.08. corn 80 82 cents. whiskey 27 27d. Howard Street and City Mills quotes. light wheat supply. Prices for white and inferior lots noted. Monthly changes and Exchange sales listed with 200 bbls Howard Street at 8.50 and City Mills at 8.00 and 8 12 1/2.
Mrs Martha Elizabeth Walsh aged 21 wife of Mr William Walsh and daughter of Mrs Nancy Mettert died after a brief illness. Edward Tyrer aged 18, son of Thomas and Sarah Ann Tyrer, died June 25. Funeral for Edward at 4 pm today from his father’s Franklin Street residence. friends urged to attend.
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