Meeting at Metropolitan Hall to appoint delegates
The Richmond Mail reports a meeting of citizens at Metropolitan Hall at 6 o'clock this afternoon called by the mayor to appoint delegates to the White Sulphur Springs Internal Improvement Convention. The note urges attendance due to the importance of the subject.
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White Sulphur Springs
Board of Trade
Richmond
Board of Directors
Va. Fire and Marine Insurance Company
City of
Greenbrier County
Kanawha
WM. B. Isaacs
Sec’y
Metropolitan Hall
Zy Novich
Siege of Silistria War in Europe
The article reviews the siege of Silistria in Bulgaria on the Danube, noting Russian besiegers and Turkish garrison dynamics. It cites St Arnaud’s promised relief, contemplates a June decision, and discusses diplomatic moves between Austria, Prussia, and Russia. The piece suggests a protracted, guerrilla style conflict with secrets and sorties affecting outcomes.
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Silistria
Bulgaria
Danube
St. Arnaud
New York Herald
Scotland
Bannockburn
Charles I
England
Naseby
Bunker Hill
Monmouth
Italy
Marengo
Austria
Ulm
Spain
Victoria
Napoleon
Europe
Waterloo
Turkey
Prussia
Frederic William
Francis Joseph
Tatschen
Siliatria
Russia
Nor folk Mayor Election Critique by Know Nothings
The Baltimore Patriot derides Mr. Stubbs as mayor by Know Nothings. It likens reformers to Brownies and fairies who labor unseen and mocks officeholders fearing discharge and decapitation in party service.
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Baltimore
Stubbs
Norfolk
Death of Dr Frank Carr in Albemarle
Obituary note reports death of Dr Frank Carr a respected Albemarle resident from paralysis stroke. Also updates on Orr the Angel Gabriel claims contradicting a Tribune report that he was shot. Orr is alive and scheduled to speak in Lawrence Massachusetts.
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Frank Carr
Lawrence Mass
Orr
Gabriel
the Tribune
Sugar cheaper than flour in New Orleans price report
A New Orleans market note states sugar is cheaper than flour. A 200 pound barrel of the finest sugar costs 54 cents per pound totaling about 10.80, while flour at 196 pounds sells for about 8 dollars, highlighting price differences between the two staples.
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New Orleans
Edward Blerckeder
United States
Canada
Meed & Bleecker
Broadway
New York
Richmond
Adie & Gray and
Bennett & Behrs
Petersburg
Todd & Christian
Baltimore
Seth Hance
Growth of the United States in Blackwood's Magazine
The June issue of Blackwood's Magazine argues that the United States, the Young Giant of the West, shows rapid, impressive growth and maturity. It notes higher American factory wages, stronger national unity, and a hopeful outlook for the Republic’s future prosperity and influence.
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Blackwood’s
United States of America
Europe
American Republic
West
Russia
Western
Great Britain
Boundary dispute in Mexico and United States treaty
The article outlines a treaty adjusting the Mesilla Valley boundary from the Rio Grande at 81 deg 47 min to a line running west then south and east to the Colorado River, placing El Paso in Mexico. It also notes a farewell discourse by Rev. McPhail at Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church discussing pastor longevity and modern sermon critique.
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Mesilla
Chinnahuz
Rio Grande
United States
el Paso
Mexico
Greenwich
Colorado River
Gila
Manassa Gap Railroad praised as state priorities rise
Staunton Vindicator lauds the Manassa Road as the State’s favored improvement, noting three-fifths treasury support, strong legislative backing, efficient management, and expected role in linking seaboard markets with West trade. A Chicago committee doubts evidence of boy Knud Iverson’s drowning and urges returning $1,000 donated for a monument.
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Harrisonburg
Staunton
Manassa Road
Seaboard
West
Chicago
Knuud Iverson
Affairs in China and a Naval Boarder Incident
A Chinese conflict report cites European and American residents joining a 300 strong insurgent sortie before Shanghai, defeating Imperialists who fled with camp and artillery. Separate notes say Pekin’s fate varied by account. Also Capt Allen of the Minnesota reached New York describing Gladiator boarding in the Atlantic for papers per government orders.
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China
Shanghai
Pekin
Allen
Minnesota
New York
Liverpool
Gladiator
Sound Doctrine in the Washington Sentinel
The article argues against subservience to the Executive, warning that Democratic subordination would corrupt the republic. It likens unchecked presidential power to the pope’s infallibility, and cautions that remonstrance would be punished, while urging limited executive power and strong constitutional checks.
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Washington Sentinel
Parroxacs
Union of Yesterday
Sea of
Rome
Priest Accused in Indecent Examination Case in Cincinnati
A Cincinnati despatch reports Father Kroeger of a Fifth Street church held to bail on $2,000 for trial after alleged indecent personal examination of 14 year old Catharine Myers during confession. Accusations describe whipping and coercion, with conflicting testimony about a locked door and witnesses.
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Cincinnati
Father Kroeger
Fifth Street
Catharine Myers
Father Ritter
Cotorro Worrs
Connecticut House of Representatives
Peter Kroeger
Know Nothings win city mayor in election sweep
The Know Nothings claimed a decisive mayoral victory in our city, despite a campaign by four journals denouncing the movement. They elected their candidate over the experienced incumbent, with the prior mayor resume now stepping aside. S. B. Stubbs, Haq., defeated Hunter Woods, the former officeholder, confirming the broad success of the mysterious union here.
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Rock of Gibraltar
Union
Norfolk Herald
S. 8
Stubbs
Haq
Hunter Woods
New York City Mortality Report Shows Week Increase
The City Inspector reports for the week ending Saturday an increase of 12 deaths to a total of 437. Among the deceased 234 were under ten, and 65 were inmates of public institutions. Cholera cases reached 45, down 12 from the previous week’s 57.
Challenge Between Glencoe and Boston Horses Offers Big Stakes
Mr Boyden owner of the National Race Course in New York issues a match race challenge pitting four Glencoe produced horses against four Boston produced horses over one to four miles. Races offer 2000, 8000, 4000 and 5000 dollars respectively with half sums forfeit if not accepted by September 1. Races set for the first four days in October under the course rules. New York June 19 1854 W W Boyern
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National Race Course
Mills & Cremeline Bankers
Wall Street
New York
National Course
City of
W.W. Boyern
Emigrant Aid Society
Washington, DC
Kansas
Nebraska
Congress
Boston Society
Buenos Ayres
Hogg
University of Georgia
N. Bedford
Jury member Crutcher recalls Ward acquittal notes deceit
The New York Times prints a letter from Crutcher one of the jurors who acquitted Ward. He says his consent was obtained by deception as jurors showed him notes of evidence he had forgotten and which he now says were not correct. Crutcher notes two thirds of the jury were Ward partisans from the start.
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New York Times
Crutcher
Ward
Mr. Crutcher
Excursions and Pleasure Parties in Summer Retreats
The piece notes thousands seek brief escapes from city bustle to summer resorts. It contrasts urban mansions and Fifth Avenue life with retreats near Lakes George and Mahopac, and mentions diverse crowds finding health and distraction away from work and study. It also covers varied local news including politics, court cases, and appointments.
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Saratoga
Newport
Homer
Virgil
Sophocles
Fifth Avenue
Lakes George
Ma— Hopac
Mentropolis
N. Y
Senate and House Consider Slave Trade and Gadsden Treaty
In the Senate Mr Clayton reported a bill to suppress the slave trade. Mr Chase announced a bill to prohibit slavery in U S territories. The petition to repeal the fugitive slave law was debated by several senators. In the House a ten million dollar appropriation for the Gadsden treaty was discussed, with Mr Benton opposing and Mr Bayly replying.
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Clayton
Chase
United States
Judiciary Committee
Boston
Jones
Tennessee
Rockwell
Brodhead
Sumner
Butler
Mazon
Petit
House of Representatives
Benton
Bayly
Latest Intelligence on Europe Turkey War and Asia Conflicts
Vienna reports Austrian and Prussian monarchs coordinating policies amid Russia’s war on Turkey. In China Pekin forces brace as Shanghai turmoil unfolds. 3000 volunteers seize artillery from besieging forces. English and French squadrons plan action against the Russian fleet. Manila unrest is suppressed with difficulty.
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Oest
Germany
Europe
Russia
Turkey
Corenkagen
Chronicle
Brahatab
Finland
China
Hone Kone
Pekin
Shanghi
Manilla
Benton Speech Sparks Debate Over Gadsden Bill
Washington June 26 The speech by Mr Benton creates a sensation in the House as opposition to a ten million appropriation for the Gadsden treaty grows. The bill is expected to pass despite this. Territorial appointments face Senate resistance and a Kansas nominee tied to freesoil rumors. Douglas pressed for a friend’s appointment and was denied. The Havana dispatch notes a quiet scene with rumors about Cuba, while the Northern Eagle is freed after salvage and arrives in New Orleans. Prices for sugars molasses and coffee remain steady.
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Benton
House
Gadsden
Senate
Kansas
Douglas
Caarieston
Seaber
Rollins
Havana
United States
Cuba
Northern Eagle
Bahamas
New Orleans
New Mexico Military Actions Reported Near Fort Union
Letters from New Mexico describe vigorous military operations against Indians with Col. Cook back at Fort Union and General Garland set to depart El Paso for Fort Union on June 3. Separate cholera outbreak reported in Independence Missouri with twenty five deaths in the three days to June 20 and several fatal cases near St Joseph and other river towns.
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Leter
New Mexico
St. Louis
Col. Cook
Fort Union
Garland
el Passo
Cincinnati
Independence
St. Josephs
Weeton
Death of Madam Sontag at Vera Cruz
Madam Sontag died at Vera Cruz on the 16th inst from cholera after a short illness. The report appears amid updates from Vera Cruz and New Orleans noting little decisive for Gen Alvarez, with a small defeated insurgent clash and Santa Anna's birthday celebrations without Empire proclamation.
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Mexico
Madam Sontag
New Oxneans
Orizaba
Vera Cruz
Alvarez
Santa Anna
Manuel Glagazame
Railroad accident near Auguste halts mail train
On Saturday the mail train from this city ran off the track near Auguste. Baggage and negro cars were smashed but no deaths occurred. Passenger cars remained uninjured. Jury discharged in Ovepra after murder trial. Clark, brother of Grace Greenwood, is Whig candidate for Congress in Keokuk District Iowa.
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Oxarxston
Auguste
Ovepra
N. Y
Carson
Grace Greenwood
Mr. Clark
Keokuk
Iowa
Bennett & Beers Advertise Glass Cutting and Oils
Bennett and Beers advertise for sale items including glass cutting services, inse ed oil boiled and raw, listed under their names with address at Druggiste je 28. The notice presents multiple product offers and indicates the vendors and date format used in the ad.
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Bennett & Beers
Coach Makers
SMITH
S. P. Smith
Japan
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