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Newspaper
Richmond Mail
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1854
Page
2
The Richmond Mail reports a very large and increasing circulation with both a daily city and country edition. A semi weekly country edition exists for advertisers to reach broader readers. This item appears in the Saturday morning issue dated March 18, 1854.
The piece opposes a provision limiting benefits to heads of families aged twenty one or older. It mocks Young America members under twenty one, questions the bachelor clause, and argues the bill unjustly excludes minors and old bachelors from public lands, urging equal access and even incentives for bachelors to marry.
The article discusses distinctions between opponents of a measure and those with patriotic motives. It cites the New York Evening Mirror’s stance on the Nebraska bill, praising moderate opposition yet critiquing pulpitarian zeal. It notes Northern Abolitionist agitation harming Southern cooperation and mentions Bayly’s rare admiration for a president’s message on the Black Warrior.
The Hon. Charles James urged an amendment to the Homestead Bill to restrict entry rights on lands ceded by Virginia before the constitutional era. The amendment was voted down, provoking criticism that the bill disregards Virginia’s deed of cession and would divert lands away from Southern citizens and younger Americans. Support urges rejection or adoption of Faulkner's amendment by the Senate.
An attempt to seize a fugitive slave at Racine on the 11th inst. The enslaved person belonged to Mr. Garland of St. Louis and had been in Wisconsin two years. A posse including the U S Marshal arrested him and jailed him, but a mob gathered, rang bells, battered the jail door, and hurried the slave away. Garland was arrested for assault and battery, with trial set for the following Monday. The episode is described as another insult to the rights guaranteed to the South by the Constitution.
The article warns California gold mines may become unproductive, noting exports are down from last year despite better mining methods. It suggests Congress should consider buying more of Santa Anna's gold mines to secure future metal supplies and offset potential losses from the Gadsden sand bank.
The President presents a message to Congress concerning the seizure of the Black Warrior. He seeks immediate indemnity for the injury but doubts substantial satisfaction. He states willingness to follow Congress's guidance, delivering a warlike tone that disappoints filibusters while moderates find it too strong. Readers can form their own opinion.
Returns from New Hampshire show the Administration carrying the state by a very slim majority. Presidential night results show a six thousand margin. The note hints at growing doubt within the President's camp and asks Where's Bundlecund for context.
The Whig State Convention nominates Judge Pollock of Northumberland for Governor. The piece notes New Jersey’s charter limit for Camden and Amboy, calls out taxes and travel costs, and urges delegation to Charleston. It also mentions Virginia state elections and local offices, finishing with a polemic on Western Democrats and the Homestead Bill and party integrity.
A War Department report to the Senate from a board of commissioners investigates claims for funds furnished to Fremont's battalion in California during the war, referred to the Military Committee. Vermont Senator S. Phelps's seat dispute was debated by Walker, Geyer, Clayton for and Mason, Stuart, Toucey against, then rejected. In the House, Giddings moved a reconsideration of a vetoed message on Black Warrior seizure, attacked the President, Bayly rebutted, and the motion was laid on the table. The deficiency appropriation bill was later examined in Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union.
A Richmond Dispatch item questions Judge Bronson as a traitor to the union over the Nebraska bill and cites a disputed letter saying he would oppose slavery on free soil. The piece notes the letter is old, misattributed, and highlighted by abolitionists.
A Paris fashion tale notes a French Countess reviving receptions in bed with an afternoon hour. Clerks warn that such flirtations risk degrading decorum, potentially echoing Pompadour styles and prompting New York ladies to imitate Parisian frivolities amid broader social critique.
William Hall age seven son of Thomas R. and C. Ke Price dies yesterday morning from scarlet fever. Friends invited to his funeral at St Pauls Church today at 11 o clock.
A list of ships and consignments includes Schr New York Adkins shipping mdse to D Cnimeiny webs aboard Pocahontas with Jones delivering mdse to Ludlow & Watson in Baltimore. Schr Mary Elizabeth Pickup carrying coal to Pickett & Maynard in Philadelphia. Schr Camillia Shaw coal to Wright & Co in Philadelphia. Schr Hyena Fountain coal to Wardwell & Badger in Camden. Steamship Roanoke sails with mdse and passengers for New York. Schr Westover Gray sails from Boston with mdse for Curris. Schr Louisa and Margaret Mathias bound for Norfolk. Schr W D Colquitt Kirwan coal for W D Colquitt & Co in Baltimore. Schr John Randolph Parker mdse for WD Colquitt & Co in Baltimore. Schr Leader Richardson sails for Norfolk. Schr J Hinckley to New York coal for W D.
The notice promotes lighter seasonal wear from WM Fadcock & Co and lists shirts drawers and hosiery. It also markets Mynick's Soaps in large quantities via J B Allen. Bennett & Bruers advertise drugs and low prices. Zimmerman offers eye protectors for travelers and rail passengers.
The Arabia reports Western affairs with Czarist pacific talks but no evacuation of principalities, while Russia leans toward war and Turkey grows bolder. Sweden Denmark face port closures order, Denmark and Sweden recall naval service members. Spain sees Saragossa insurrection with siege in Madrid region. Belgium signs France Belgium commerce treaty. Market notes: Liverpool breadstuffs dull. London prices ease. various commodities and metals show mixed moves with wheat, flour, corn, beef, pork, lard, and metals prices.
Concorp reports at 6 PM show a democratic loss of 91 representatives year over year and an opposition majority in the Legislature. Whigs and Free Soilers have chosen 157 House members, three more than a majority. Baker for Governor may struggle to reach a 1500 vote majority. It appears no Nebraska bill supporter can be elected U.S. Senator by the Legislature. John P. Hale is elected representative from Dover.
Washington reports a heated House debate over suspending neutrality laws to back Spain. A select committee bill proposes two Pacific railroads and telegraph lines from the Mississippi to San Francisco and from Lake Superior/Mississippi to the Pacific. Erie trouble settled. Crevetano notes progress on Pennsylvania road bills and Meadville connections. Breadstuff rumors buoy markets in New York and across the country. Andrews wins Know Nothing mayoral race in Sanem with 1,250 to 511.
Mr Fillmore was received in Louisville by a large crowd at the Frankfort depot. He was escorted through main streets, dined publicly, and planned to depart for the South in the evening.
Warranted good or no sale in usable quantities by 4 mh 18 Bennett and Beers Ard 20 kegs Prime Mountain. Pee Brown and Shook.
Co partnership dissolved by mutual consent as of the 13th inst. The firm name remains in use for settlement by either party until further notice. J and H Henderson and Sam E Burch signaled the new arrangement on February 17.
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