Richmond Mail Urges Virginia to Back Western Trade Ties
The Richmond Mail presses Virginia to back Ohio valley commerce via Virginia channels. It argues for internal improvements and a Chesapeake export plan, promoting a central railroad subscription in Richmond and denouncing opposition as hindered by prejudice. It envisions Virginia becoming a West trade hub with ships, ports, and strong economic growth.
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Virginia
Charleston
Ohio
Atlantic
Ohio and
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic Coast
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Wheeling
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Canal
Ohio Valley
Ohio Valeley
Chesapeake
Maryland
Pennsylvania
The
Lake Country
Buffalo
Albany
New York City
New York
van Buren
de Witt Clinton
Baltimore
Commonwealth
Enthusiastic Nebraska Bill Meeting in New York
A large gathering of Nebraska Bill supporters met in New York on Thursday night. Capt. Rynders L B Sheppard and others spoke, with letters read from John Cochrane and Redfield. Miss Lucy Stone continued lectures in Bangor Maine.
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Friends of the Nebraska Bill Wa
New York
Capt. Rynders
L, B Sheppard
John Cochrane
Redfield
Southern Planter for March and its value to farmers
The March issue of the Southern Planter is praised as filled with instructive entertaining articles. The notice urges every farmer in the State to subscribe, noting extreme cheapness makes it affordable for all and recommends trial before judgment.
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Kor— Parkow
Wlias Male
Ify
Iale
Comenence
Mé&T
WM. Parrow
Norfolk Citizens Move Toward Commercial Convention
The Herald reports a communication urging Mayor to summon a public meeting to consider the subject and gauge whether the old Borough can unite to influence the Commercial Convention, signaling growing civic momentum.
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Norfolk
Havana Courts Rule On Black Warrior Cargo Confiscation
The New York Times reports from a private source that Havana courts have ruled against the legality of confiscating the Black Warrior cargo. They hold the captain may alter his manifest before port and correct it shortly after, potentially settling the affair easily. If illegal, owners may be indemnified.
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The
New York Times
Havana
Senate Passes Philadelphia Post Office and Courts Bill
The Senate approved a measure for the accommodation of the post office and United States courts in Philadelphia, while the rest of the day focused on the private calendar. The Senate adjourned to Monday. The House passed and adjourned after completing the deficiency appropriation bill. A Cleveland era reflection asserts equal citizenship for naturalized and native born, urging avoidance of social distinctions and opposition to restrictive aristocracies. The Senate rejected Mr Phelps’s Vermont seat claim by a 12 to 26 vote.
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Senate
United States
Philadelphia
House of Representatives
Europe
Phelps
Vermont
Personal Sketches of Free Soil Leaders Gerrit Smith and Allies
Washington correspondent of the Petersburg Express profiles Gerrit Smith of New York as a tall, handsome abolitionist with a sonorous voice and charitable private life, and contrasts him with Joshua Giddings of Ohio who is vehement, politically calculating, and fond of controversy. Also sketched are John Wentworth of Illinois a towering, self confident printer and land speculator, and Milton S. Latham of California a young rising figure with high intellect and growing influence in the House.
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Washington
Petersburg Express
Gerrit Smith
New York
Henry Clay
Joshua &. Giddings
Ohio
Smith
Mr. Smith
Giddings
Western Reserve
John Wentworth
Illinois
Long John
Chicago
Shanghai
John
Ilinois
Milton S. Latham
California
Army Bill Passes in Senate Amid Quorum Question
The Senate, on Wednesday, passed a bill to promote Army efficiency by rearing disabled officers after debates about voting without a quorum. The roll call shows 25 in favor and 10 against. Other items include discussion of the Gavrspan Treaty and notes on the St. Louis Pacific Railroad and a Russian Guards officer.
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United States Senate
Shields
Yras—Messie
Bell
Brodhead
Brown
Butler
Cass
Dodge
Wisconsin
Douglas
Evans
Everett
Fish
Fitzpatrick
Foot
Geyer
Gwin
Johnson
Mason
Pearce
Rusk
Sebastian
Seward
Shielde
Slidell
Stuart
Touey
Williams
Nays
Mesars
Adams
Chase
Clay
Hamlin
Norris
Pettit
Sumner
Wade
Walker
News by the Mails from Boston and New York
The Arabia arrived from Halifax in thirty hours. Spain reports widespread insurrection in Aragon with the Majorca regiment moving toward Saragossa. A Russian expedition sails to Japan. Perry’s squadron to follow. Paris Moniteur notes a French naval accord with England. In Parliament, debates on Baltic and Mediterranean troops continue. London Times cites a potential Czar warning. New York reports Barnum’s Crystal Palace plans, stock gains, and extradition case. Nebraska bill support amid Tammany Hall critique. Rumors link Miss Cordelia Grant’s body to the Restell case. Maine Law supporters celebrate an early May Liquor Bill enactment.
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Arabia
Boston
Halifax
Spain
Arragon
Majorca
Madrid
Saragossa
Shanghai
Japan
Perry
Paris Moniteur
Lord Hllensborough
Baltic
Black Sea
Duke of Newcastle
England
Mediterranean
Winschester
Constantinople
Baltimore American
New York
the Tribune
van Vernam
Canada
U. States
Tammany Hall
Rynders
Cordelia A. Grant
Restell
Shackford
Hast River
Brooklyn
New Hampshire Election and Other News from March
Boston reports show 156 Democrats 146 Whigs and Free Soilers elected in New Hampshire with 6 towns pending. Governor candidate Baker expected to win by 1,200 to 1,400 votes. Also notes on Ottawa arrival with 160 passengers, Douglas burnt in effigy in Curaçao, and a temperance bill timing change to May 1.
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New Hampshire
Boston
Patriot Office
Concord
Statesman
Burke
Old Guard
Baker
Monocacy Bridge Burnt Near Frederick
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bridge across the Monocacy river near Frederick was burnt today. Loss about sixty thousand dollars.
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Monocacy
Baltimona
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Monocacy River
Frederick
Shipping Shipments and Trades Among Named Firms
Listed consignments include Schradith Crowell Salem plaster D Currie Schr 8 G King Groves Baltimore mdse WD Colquitt Co Schr Elizabeth Day Hooton Cherrystone oats to captain SAILED Schr Isaac Prince Jr Booze Baltimore coal W D Colquitt Co Schr Virginia Phillips Baltimore coal W D Colquitt Co Schr J N SteelMan Taylor New York corn Taliafeiro Bro.
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Schradith
Crowell
Salem
Plaster
D. Currie
King
Groves
Baltimore
Mdse
Colquitt & Co
Elizabeth Day
Hooton
Cherrystone
Oats
Isaac Prince, Jr
Booze
Virginia
Phillips
J & N SteelMan
Taylor
New York
Taliafeiro & Bro
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City of
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Henrico
Central Road
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Bangor, Maine
Southern Planter
the Commercial Convention
Congress
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Committee On Foreign Affairs
Cleyton
Houston
West
St. Loui Pacific Railroad
New New York Times
St. Louis Pacific Railroad
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St. Louis
Missouri
OxperEp
M. Bodisco
Marcy
Niagara County
N. Y
the Mails
London Times
France
St. Petersburg
Louis Napoleon
Principalities
Portiano
Ottawa
Liverpool
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Axpany
House Select Committee
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Whipple
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Gauger
Telegraph
Lessee
J. H. Taylor
W. M. Ward
SM Asanlel IO
Julia Turnbull
Marcid
Masaniello
J Turnbull
Ward
Miss Ince
Ford
Miss J Turnbull
M & E Partington
Mr Ryan
Wrumipeter
Madelon
Miss J 'Lornball
Michael Mr Griffiths
ODD Fellows’ Hall
Ichmond Athenacum
John R. Thompson
Hsg
Hall of the Athenaem
Supemer
Colonial Society of Virginia
Daniel H. London
Paris
Manchester
William G. Calver
North Second Street
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East Side
Norfolk & Portsmouth
Augusta
Wm.c. Smith
Port Walthall
Richmond and Petersburg
Hare
Portsmouth
City Point
Coke’s
Kings Mill
Grove Wharf
N.B
Teos Dodamead
Gale Y Christian & Latitrop
Davenport, Allen & CO
C. &Co
Mh 20 Zimmerman
Williams & Brother
Acke Erel
Bennett & Bhers
Leas Ae
Bennett & Beers
Mercer
North River
J Bstegal
Gibson
Superior
Hugh A. Walt
China Hall
C. &c. Valentine, Crenshaw & CO
9Th
Capitol Sts
Capitol Square
F.adcock & Co
L. Hichson & CO
Lesses
R. L. Hickson & Co
CHINA
Glass War Co
Broad Stree
Edward
Hickeso
Notich
R. L. Hickson
R.L. Hickson & Co
Hickson
Pean Allen & CO
Jackson
Great Music Emporium
UST
LEH & Walker’s
Chesnut Street
W H Keffer
Wallerstein Belle Alliance Schottisch
Anton
Lewis Reimer
Thos
Harth
Thok
Kate
J Haman
Ewing Cora Lee
Ben Bolt
Thomas New Music
Eodzm
Fadcock & CO
Main St
American Hotel
SS Arpeneee
Mynitck
BA &S Allen
Minh
Philad’a
Pring Tradhsh
Zimmerman
Enia
Pee
Christophe
Grosjian
Eadswin Purorll
Ladde CO Ee
Ron Neem
Keys
Prime Mountain
Brown & Shook
Hastings Court
Robert Oward
Gap
Stegal
Stener
Samuel $ Burch
Nain &T
Olem
Tyler
Mr. Thoma
Starr
Tegard
Sinia
Atuzy. Bay
Will
Tos Society of
Ful Atten
George Wasaley
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