War fears and market notes in Richmond Mail 1854
The Richmond Mail reports rising circulation and a semi weekly country edition. War rumors dominate the Pacific steamer update with alliances forming and expected bloody actions as England France Austria and Prussia posture. Russia faces coalition pressure while Spain signals favor for Soule. Breadstuffs rise due to grain export edicts. cotton and monetary values show little change.
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Richmond Mail
Pacific
Kalafat
England
France
Austria
Prussia
Russia
Spain
Soule
Navy expansion urged as Congress stalls on steam frigates
Mr Bocock, likely chair of the Naval Committee, has pressed for a bill authorizing six steam frigates. Congress is busy with Homestead Bills and land grants, delaying action. The editorial argues a larger navy is needed for defense and commerce, especially if Europe destabilizes, Cuba distractions threaten possessions, or eastern states face aggression. It accuses Congress of favoring local interests over general welfare and suggests treasury surplus funds be used to strengthen the navy rather than subsidize Santa Anna via the Gadsden purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bocock
Europe
France
England
Cuba
Pacific
Congress
Santa Anna
Abberration of the Types and Editorial Notes
A critical look at typographical errors in a recent issue and the editorials on Mexico and Santa Anna. The piece mocks haste in handling a large sum and parades a suggested post obituary plan to delay treaty decisions. It references Guthrie, Almonte, and Senate actions with a satirical tone.
George Law Sells Muskets to Supposed Revolutionists
George Law has sold two hundred thousand muskets, via George Saundera in London, to supposed revolutionists preparing for action as France and England become entangled with Russia and Turkey. The sale hints at tensions across the Atlantic. Also, pews in the Monicopal Church at 14 Charlottesville sold Friday for nearly $4000 at auction, with prices from 200 to 50 dollars.
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George Law
George Saundera
London
France
Eagland
Russia
Turkey
Atlantic
Charlottesville
Washington Correspondence on Nebraska Debate Voices Doubtful Results
Washington reports March 23, 1854 focuses on congressional debate over the Nebraska bill. Virginia Rep Mitzson assails the Missouri Compromise repeal and the Nebraska proviso, while Millson Hunt Brcxemmer and Corrine defend or test the measure. Observers anticipate further floor clashes amid political gladiatorship and uncertain outcomes.
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Washington
Washinaton
Nebraska
House of Representatives
Mitzson
Virginia
Senate
South
Louisiana
Millson
Hunt
North
Brxcxemmer
Corrine
New York
Southern Rights Association Meeting in Virginia Hall
The Central Southern Rights Association of Virginia plans a meeting in the Hall of the House of Delegates tomorrow night. The group, influential across counties and towns, advocates direct trade and Southern commerce, attracting attention for its public documents and notable leaders. Tar exports since January total 3,228,902 with most in coin and a large bar output. New York and the South see substantial coin movement, highlighting vast wealth. Salaries across Washington departments total 1,331,090 annually, with major shares in Treasury and Interior, reflecting government payrolls and organizational reach.
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House of Delegates
United States
New York City
New Orleans
Circumstantial Evidence and Society Honors Mentioned
A New York publisher sends DeWitt Davenport's fiction Circumstantial Evidence praised as powerfully written. The State Historical Society of Wisconsin elects Freeman Hunt honorary member, and also honors John K R Thompson editor of the Southern Literary Messenger.
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Messrs. DeWitt & Davenport
New York
L. L. Smith
Memsens
Torical Society of
Wisconsin
Freeman Hunt
Hsq
The
Merchant's Magazine
John KR. Thompson
Southern Literary Messenger
US Sloop Decatur Held Near Naval Hospital
The U S sloop of war Decatur has been directed to await further orders from Washington and remain anchored off the Naval Hospital until the special messenger’s despatches regarding the Black Warrior affair from Spain arrive.
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Neval
U. S
Decatur
Washington
Naval Hospital
Spain
British Periodicals Reprints Promote 1854 Reading
The London Quarterly Review the Edinburgh Review the North British Review The Westminster Review and Blackwood s Magazine are offered by Leonard Scott Co at low yearly rates with club discounts Readers will get timely European affairs analysis between daily news and future histories Arrangements to secure early sheets from British publishers aim to place reprints with subscribers through James Woodhouse as agent Blackwood for March features a biography of Disraeli and other papers
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Daily Journal
James Woodhouse
Blackwood
Disraeli
Senate and House Debates on Indian and Nebraska Bills
In Congress, Hunter reports back the deficiency bill with amendments and Evans defends the claim settlement bill before a vote. The Senate adjourns after the executive business. In the House, Millson opposes the Senate Nebras ka and Kansas bill but supports the Territory committee version, Hunt argues against Missouri restriction repeal, and Breckenridge backs the Senate bill while addressing objections.
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Senate
Hunter
Revolutionary Army
Evans
House of Representatives
State of the Union
Millson
Nebraska
Kansas
Committee On
Territories
Hunt
Missouri
Breck
Impostor G W Jones Seeks Aid To Defraud Lodges
A man calling himself G W Jones visited Boydton Lodge No 79 I O of C F claiming distress and lost credentials. He used several names and carried T P W and D S P W to solicit aid, then disappeared. He has defrauded lodges in several states and is described as about 40, medium build, badly dressed but well mannered. A prior visit to Monongalia Lodge No 62 ended with his quick exit when exposed. Snow fell in Charlottesville Fredericksburg and Alexandria last Wednesday.
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G. W. Jones
Boydton Lodge
Jones, Benson, Smith, Benton, Co
Monongalia Lodge
S. Siegfriend, Jr
Y. Monongalia Lodge
Arrival of the Steamer Pacific and Eastern War News
The Steamer Pacific has arrived with Liverpool dated March 8. Eastern affairs report a Danube clash with heavy casualties from mistaken identity and no decisive battle. Kalafat rumor denied. Persia neutral but frontier fortifications noted. debates on taxation and war loans in Britain and France. Russia restricts grain exports from Odessa. Austria and Prussia react to Russia-Turkey tensions. Spain unrest quelled. markets steady with breadstuffs and grain prices fluctuating.
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Pacific
New York
Liverpool
Danube
London Morning Herald
Kalafat
Asia
Constantinople
Persia
Oardabar
Klava
Bokhara
Russia
England
St. Petersburg
Baltic
Dewy
Harl
Londonderry
Messrs
Odessa
Mantemittel
Austria
Turkey
Europe
Vienna
London Chronicle
Nicholas
Treasurer named as New Mexico chief in Santa Fe dispatch
From Santa Fe Louisyinix March 22 The Santa Fe mail reached Independence after good roads with no Indian disturbance. Business was dull in New Mexico and more Indian depredations were reported. Chas L Spencer appointed Treasurer of New Mexico. A Mexican reports meeting fourteen companies of Californians en route for Sonora. Lt Bell with dragoons left Fort Union on a scouting and exploration mission toward Red River. The chief who cut off mails and a whites party years ago may be headed to Red River. Bell will pursue him. In Apsany New York March 238 the House refused to concur in Senate liquor bill amendment to take effect December. Senate likely to recede and allow May 1 operation.
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Red River
Lieut
Bell Will
Apsany
N. Y
House of Assembly
Senate
California and Walker's expedition update Telegraphed
News from San Francisco dated March 24 reports Walker's expedition after spiking guns and marching toward San Tomas with 140 men, many deserting while the remainder despondent. Mining gains are strong with high gold output. an interior Indian reports Strain's party killed by wild beasts, a claim not believed. Markets show low sentiment in San Francisco, flour prices rise, and Ohio leaves Aspinwall with a million in gold. Congress and New York market notes follow.
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New Orleans
United States
San Francisco
California
Walker
Columbus
Portsmouth
Enseneda
San Tomas
Interior
Panama
Strain
Clear Park
Ohio
Aspinwall
New York
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A. Rose
W. M. Semple
Noreign Intelligence
le Bene
Santo Ama Ia
Guthrie
Gen. Almonte
Central Southern Rights Association of Virginia
Army
State Department
Treasury Department
Interior Department
War Department
Navy Department
Post Office Department
Charlottesville Jeffersonian
Ellett
Richmond
Petersburg
Norfolk
Charleston
Fredericksburg
Alexandria
Cies
Washington Sentinel
Ofstee
Massachusetts
Jefferson
Congressional Library Committee
Archibald Alexander
M’clung and Peyton
Staunton
Boston Post
Poat
Morusi
Ravenez
Bridget Murphy
John Hitzberger
St. Charles Street
Charity Hospital
Theatre
J. H. Taylor
W. M. Ward
Sole ‘Lessee
Julia Turnbull
Te Parrow
Southern Opera
Spirit of the Fountain
Leoline Miss
Turnbull Conrad
Boniface
Miss Turnbull
Mr Ryan
Lola Montez
Lola
Parrow
Mr Roberts
Odd Fellow
Campbell
F. A. Jones
Utey
Universalist
Mayo Street
C. W. White
Shakspeare
H. Taylor
A. Morris
A. M
Bishop Anderson
Wightman
Trinty
Jenkins
Thomas B Sargent
Sehon
Union Station
Rey Mr Kelly
Cuay
Anderson
Rey
Lambeth
Summers
Manonusrun
Stevenson
Mr Belton
Methodist 19 Church
China
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Co
Brown & Shook
Jackson
Superior
Davenport
Allen & CO
the Mails
Marseilles
Berlin
Portugal
London Herald
Turin
Italy
Paris
Maprio
Santa Fe
Susan
Williams & Brother
Ommon Wines
Madeira
Port
Sicily
Malaga
Port OF Richmond
A. Bodeker
Main Street
Marine News
Thos B Watson
Blackman
Rio
Coffee
Haxall & Co
Haxall
Chichester
D Currie
Frances Elmer
Smith
McGruder’s
Chase
Jones
McGruder
Sharon
Pariss
Boston
Currie
City Point
Mumboldt
Schaer
Kohler & Co
Telegraph
Bankstort
Keen, Chiles & Baldwin
Ae Steamer
Wmfadcock & CO
Biain St
American
Main
Pearl Streets
Henry Shafer
Nuristian & Lathrop
Christian & Lathrop
W.randolph
Josephus
Murray
U States
U. States
RS Fisher
A B DeBoisimont
Maslin
J W Bright
Gaspy
Boyle Square
Jas. Woodhouse
Bunker Hill
Zollman
Cline
Guthrie, Steele, Pollard
Swoope
Viauue
Sattler
Rose
Shawrock
Rolleagues
Janble
Gange
Peter Millan
Sreanyi
Fiyyp
Leil
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