The Richmond Mail on the Nebraska Bill in Congress
The March 24 1854 issue notes the Nebraska Bill in the House referred to the Committee of the Whole by 110 to 95 with Southern and Virginia delegates opposing. It likely delays action until late summer, may be defeated, and hinges on how the President and cabinet respond to pressure from supporters and opponents. The piece mentions the “Young Hickory of the Granite Hills” designation.
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Nebraska
House of Representatives
Virginia
New York
Friends of the
Committee On Territories
Richardson
Illinois
Game
Heaven
Granite Hills
Opposition to Richmond Central Railroad subscription debated
The article argues opposition to the city of Richmond’s extra subscription to the Central Railroad stems from hostility to the road and rival route interests. It contends Richmond’s prosperity is tied to the Central Railroad and urges citizens not to be deterred by side issues, urging a just and necessary subscription.
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City of
Richmond
Central Railroad
Virginia and
Tennessee
West
Great Central
What a Newspaper Should Be
A compact reflection on the role of newspapers as historical recorders. It argues for truthfulness, impartial judgment, charitable restraint, and a fair measure of praise or blame for living and dead, urging honesty as the core duty of the press.
The Greek Church and the Motives of the Czar
A critical essay denouncing Tsarist rule and the church state alliance in Russia. It argues religion is state controlled, the war against the Porte is a fanatic mission, and the Czar wields tyranny to incite slaughter. It condemns brutality, warns of long-term social damage, and foresees American complicity if alliance occurs.
What is to be Done Now in Congress
The President said he would carry out any direction from Congress on the Black Warrior. Mr. Bayly, chairing the committee, notes the Constitution only requires a recommendation. With neither side acting, the President awaits Bayly and Bayly awaits the President. We doubt any action will occur soon as admiration for Bayly’s reading fades.
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Congress
Bayly
Delegates Appointed for Norfolk Referencing Charleston Convention
At a Norfolk citizens meeting on Monday evening the 20th delegates were chosen to attend the Charleston Commercial Convention in April. They were instructed to invite the convention to Norfolk, promising hospitality and a pleasant, agreeable gathering. Also noted is Barnum acquiring a dead rhinoceros carcass from Calcutta, valued at 10,000 dollars, for display. Nathaniel G. Taylor elected in Tennessee’s first district to succeed Brookins Campbell, by about six hundred majority. Taylor a Whig and noted as a capable gentleman.
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Norfolk
Charleston
S. C
Barnum
Calcutta
Nathaniel G. Taylor Esq
Tennessee
Brookins Campbell
Taylor
Petersburg Votes To Endorse Southside Railroad Bonds
The people of Petersburg authorized the Common Council to endorse bonds of the Southside Railroad Company for 300 000 to hasten the road to Lynchburg. The Richmond and Petersburg debates highlighted contrasts with Petersburg’s support for Central Railroad extension and comments on local opposition.
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Petersburg
Southside Railroad Company
Lynchburg
Central Railroad
Richmond
Cockade
Complete Virginia history journals proposed for Augusta county
The Staunton Spectator urges Augusta county to obtain a full documentary history of Virginia by collecting journals and documents from all legislative representatives. Each member would donate their journals to public access at the Clerk of the County Court. A Virginia Central Railroad meeting is called for April 6 with stockholders urged to attend. passage for stockholders will be waived.
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Staunton Spectator
Virginia
General Assembly
Augusta
Virginia Central Rail Road Company
Accident on the Mountain-Top Track
Statement notes the accident occurred before regular passenger transport began and that when the road opens to Staunton due notice will be given. Those on the car were Road staff and a few Staunton residents.
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Staunton
Death of an Editor in Norfolk Courier Chief W Wallace Davis
W Wallace Davis Hsq editor of the Norfolk Courier died in Norfolk on Monday after a brief illness. He attended church the previous evening and upon returning suffered a fit that resulted in his death within about 20 hours.
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W. Wallace Davis Hsq
Norfolk Courier
Gadsden treaty on Senate cusp with amendments eyed
The Senate is near confirmation of the Gadsden treaty after special order passage of the Homestead Bill. The paper notes proposed amendments to secure advantages, questions urgency, and jokes about funding Santa Anna to quell revolutions and advance regional aims before final approval.
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Senate
Santa Anna
Walker
Central America
Congress Debates Navy Procurement and Land Bills
Senate passed a joint resolution authorizing the Navy Department to reject bids for provisions clothing and small stores under certain conditions. It also considered and passed bills granting land to Wisconsin for Fox and Wisconsin river improvements and to Indiana and Illinois to aid the Indiana and Illinois central railway. An army pay raise bill was approved, while a motion to strike the ninth cadet appointment section was rejected. After an executive session the Senate adjourned. The House passed a relief bill for settlers on railroad public lands and then resumed the Indian appropriation bill in a Committee of the Whole before adjourning.
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Senate
House
Navy Department
Navy
Wisconsin
Fox
Indiana
Illinois
Indiana and
Illinois Central
West Point
House of Representatives
State of the Union
Fredericksburg Elects New City Officers Inauguration Held
The Fredericksburg inauguration of the newly elected Council and Mayor occurred on Tuesday afternoon with all officials installed. Mayor Peter Godrick and council members John Tackett A K Phillips John F Scott Wm F Gaeek Hugh S Doggett George W Eve Wm Allen John W Collins George Gravatt Charles C Wellford Wm S Barton and Wm S Chesley were sworn in.
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Peter Godrick
John
E. Tackett
A. K. Phillips
John F. Scott
F. Gaeek
Hugh 8. Doggett
George W. Eve
Wm. Allen
John W. Collins
George Gravatt
Charles C. Wellford
Wm. S. Barton
Wm. S. Chesley
Southside Railroad approves Appomattox purchase and bonds
A called stockholders meeting at Petersburg Courthouse approved buying the Appomattox Railroad from the city and issuing bonds to fund the Lynchburg completion. The city purchase terms were accepted, the annual meeting moved to the second Wednesday in November, and the City Point Railroad was purchased to join the South Side line with possession May 1.
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Southside Railroad Company
Petersburg
Appomattox
Lynchburg
Thos, Wallace
E. G. Booth
City of Petersburg
Southside Railroad
City Point
South Side Road
The Mines of California a Letter to the Boston Journal
A Californian miner writes from California after five years away from Boston. He argues that the best mining areas are exhausted and that prospectors should seek low wages elsewhere. He warns of life threatening risks, health dangers, and damage to character, urging readers to stay home if honest work is available.
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Boston Journal
California
Boston
Saturday Benefit by Miss Julia Turnbull at Odd Fellows Hall
A Saturday benefit event is scheduled at Odd Fellows Hall to aid Miss Julia Turnbull. Readings and local performances are planned to support her cause.
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Julia Turnbull
Santa Anna accepts Gadsden treaty amendments in London payment
Senor Atochia's instructions reportedly urge acceptance of the Presidents amendments to the Gadsden treaty with payment of treaty money in London rather than Washington City. British creditors gains are promoted by London payment and Gen Almonte could be authorized to accept terms ensuring ratification. Also Marcy reportedly concludes a favorable fisheries treaty with Mr. Crampton and may resign from the Cabinet.
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Senor Atochia
Santa Anna
Gadsden
United States
London
Washington City
Gen. Almonte
Gennr. Marcy
Mr. Crampton
New Hampshire Patriot Estimates Democrats Losses in Legislature
Concord reports the New Hampshire Patriot claims 160 Democrats elected to 145 opposition members. Some so called Democrats were opposed to the regular nominations on the Nebraska question. Opposition members counted with Whig and Free Soil to give a five member majority. Legislature meeting will settle party standings.
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New Hampshire
Concord
New Hampshire Patriot
Ihe
Nebraska
Washington Scuffle Leaves Col. Mitchell Injured
In Washington on March 22 a quarrel broke out between sculptor Clark Mills and Col. Mitchell. Mitchell was seriously injured after being struck on the head with a stool, with Mitchell described as the aggressor. The Senate planned to discuss the Gadsden treaty but adjourned due to a burst gas pipe.
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Washington
Clark Mills
Col. Mitchell
Senate
Gadsden
Prohibitory Liquor Law Passes Maine House of Delegates
Alpany March 22 The Maine Law or Prohibitory Liquor Bill passed the House of Delegates this morning by a vote of 18 to 42. It goes into effect on the last of May. New York City members said enforcement might occur in moral districts but would not be enforced in New York City.
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Alpany
House of Delegates
New York City
New York
Buffalo Drifter Train Crash at Syracuse Kills Two
The Buffalo bound down train at Syracuse collided with a side track train of cars. The engineer and an Indian passenger were killed instantly. The fireman was badly injured and the cars demolished. The accident was caused by a careless switch tender.
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Arpany
Buffalo
Syracuse
Whig Convention Nominates Elliott to Congress
Massachusetts Whig Convention met in Boston to nominate Thomas B. Elliott of New Bedford for Congress to fill the Scudder vacancy. The gathering adopted strong anti Nebraskan resolutions and adjourned at Sandwich.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Sandwich
Thomas B. Elliott
New Bedford
Congress
Zeno Scudder
Petition Circulates Against Atlantic Telegraph Charter
Boston March 22 A circulating petition signed by many leading merchants urges the Maine Legislature not to grant any charter to the Atlantic Telegraph Company in opposition to the Halifax Telegraph Company current there.
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Boston
Maine
Atlantic Telegraph Company
Halifax Telegraph Company
Hogs Packed In West Rise 16 Percent In Latest Report
Cincinnati march 21 the price current publishes final report on hogs packed in the west last season showing a net increase of 383000 or 16 percent the survey covers 960 points in the fullest report yet published.
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Cincinnati
Prohibitory Liquor Bill Passes House 50 to 44
Harrissure March 22. The Prohibitory Liquor bill cleared the House by fifty to forty four. Observers expect it will move through the Senate.
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Harrissure
House
Senate
Horticultural Society to Exhibit at American Museum
The Horticultural Society accepts Barnum's invitation to hold their next exhibition at the American Museum. The Crystal Palace faces new trouble and may wind up its affairs. An injunction was served on the directors by creditor Orson D Munn alleging charter violations in borrowing money. Barnum may resign soon. The injunction aims to halt payments to outside directors, not block the exhibition. Meanwhile shad from Savannah arrives, and NC shad sells at fifty cents. Merchants report dull trade and excess foreign goods. A proposed American Art Gallery and artists' library project is planned with 200000 shares to fund a free public gallery. William Forrest, 19, imprisoned for five years for bigamy. D Gittleman arrested for forging notes in Augusta, GA. Omnibus drivers adopt veils to shield eyes from dust. American Tract Society receipts for the month reach 86280 with 48022685 pages circulated since April 1.
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Horticultural Society
Barnum
American Museum
Crystal Palace
Supreme Court
Orson D. Munn
Augusta
Savannah
North Carolina
American Art Gallery
Wm. Forrest
Brooklyn
D. Gittleman
Georgia
Godfred Kener
American Tract Society
MARINE NEWS ARRIVALS AND CARGOES AT YORK AND CHARLESTON
Steamers Jamestown Schr Chericoke Kirkmyer and others arrive with wheat coal and light cargoes for Warwick Boxdale York River Charleston and Bridgeport. Brands include 1000 bushels superfine flour and assorted lead products from WM Satyler 142 Main St.
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Jamestown
Skinner
York
Chericoke
Kirkmyer
Warwick & Boxdale
Oakland
Myers
York River
Warwick &Boxdale
Bunker Hill
Zollman
C Cline
Guthrie, Steele, Pollard, Swoope
Satyler
Main St
Variety of Commodities Prices and Market Notes 1854
A detailed price list covers flour to tobacco, with beans of corn, oats, rye, bacon, guano, mackerel, spirits, leather, lumber, and textiles. It notes scarce oats, high grain demand, and active markets. The tobacco market shows rising activity with better qualities in demand. The stock market section lists Virginia and city bonds, banks, railroads, and exchanges with latest quotes and premiums.
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N. C
Halifax
Virginia
Northern
Richmond
Cincinnati
Liverpool
Smiths
Old Dominion
Goshen
Trull
Cuba
New Orleans
Porto Rico
Henglish
Rice—Sc
Tosacco
McKinney & Dupuy
Henry Shafer Clothing Emporium Ad
Besess coats on hand a large assortment of fancy colored cloth and cassimere business coats also a new style to call attention of purchasers call at corner of Main and Pearl streets Henry Shafer youth shirt stat rate received 24
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Main and
Pearl Streets
Henry Shafer
Fragmented Readable Fragments From A Local Page
The garbled text presents a mosaic of names places and events with scattered references to an oil company Mesonic E and a factory scene. It hints at a public or courtly context with a mayor and a fire incident but details are unclear and fragmented.
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Norfolk
Mesonic
Enjoyoyan
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