Kennedy seeks private publication of unused manufacturing statistics
The Washington Census Office veteran Mr Kennedy memorializes Congress to publish rejected manufacturing statistics. He argues the materials hold value for the country and should be released for private use. Also mentions the Kinney family burn incident and misreported parentage.
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Kennedy
Census Office
Washington
Congress
Florence Gazette
Alabama
Tennessee River
Tennessee
Richmond Mail Circulation Expands With Daily and Country Editions
The Richmond Mail notes a very large and increasing circulation. It highlights the city and country daily edition plus a substantial Semi-Weekly country edition reaching readers beyond Richmond. March 28, 1864.
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Richmond Mail
Adventuvers
Richmond urged $100,000 for Central Railroad aid
A city editorial argues for a $100,000 appropriation to the Central Railroad Company, framing it as self preservation and a booster for regional commerce. It cites Boston New York Philadelphia and Baltimore as models and urges timely support to prevent rivals Pepper and Norfolk from gaining the rail fruit.
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Central Railroad Company
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Hichmond
Richmond
Peppersburg
Norfolk
Richmond and York River Rail Road route approved for city entry
The Street Commissioners plan would allow the Richmond and York River Railroad to enter Richmond with minimal disruption. An engineer’s profile shows a route under Peach Main Elm and Ash streets, avoiding street-level hazards and offering the straightest, shortest exit from Water Street. Citizens and investors are urged to back the plan.
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Peach
Main
Elm
Ash
Water Street
Mount Vernon Association formed in Savannah Georgia
A Savannah meeting on February 15 organized The Mount Vernon Association to raise funds for purchasing Mount Vernon. A board, secretary, treasurer, and city canvassing committees were appointed. Funds will be sent to Georgia’s governor to hold until other states act, then applied to the Mount Vernon purchase.
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Savannah
Georgia
Mount Vernon
Union
Virginia
United States
South
Empire
Washington
Kossuth and Saunders spark debate over Senate action
The letter from Kossuth blasts the Senate for rejecting Mr. George Saunders, calling it a despotical European gain and urging renewed efforts to sway public opinion. Saunders replies via the New York Herald, praising the consulate as a valuable post and containing sharp remarks about politics and influence. An Interior Department statement lists public land allocations for internal improvements, education, and military uses. News notes cover Barbee’s marble sculpture, teetotal rhetoric, a New Haven arrest for pin-based theft, and mixed wheat crop reports across Michigan and Ohio.
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Kossuth
George Saunders
United States
Senate
Europe
Koszta
Saunders
New York Herald
Sian Boyd
America
Charleston Convention Preview and Marine Excursion Plans
The Charleston Mercury reports the Charleston Convention will be the largest foreign gathering yet in the city, with ample hotel and lodging to accommodate delegates. It outlines plans for a Military Hall ball on April 12, harbor excursions, fireworks, and a public dinner to diversify the event, noting Lieuts Maury and Herndon will attend.
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The
Charleston Mercury
Military Hall
Mercury
Lieuts
Maury and
Herndon
Havana to Key West steamer Isabel arrives. Black Warrior fined
The Isabel arrives with Havana and Key West dates to the 22d. The Black Warrior is surrendered to Captain Bullock after a 6000 pound fine for damages. American Consul declines involvement. Grey travels aboard. Havana sugar prices ease. Mexico reports Alvarez in field, Santa Anna marching, and Apache attack near Sonora. Charles Morgan arrives from New York, Empire City sails tomorrow.
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Isabel
Key West
Bullock
Charles Grey
Jamaica
White
Brown
Mexico
New Orleans
The
Picayune
Alverez
la Providencia
City of
Santa Anna
Alvarez
Sonora
Charles Morgan
New York
Cold Weather Delays Navigation Across Ports
Reports from Burrato Dersair and Boston on March 25 and 26 describe very cold conditions with light snow and a strong gale in Boston. Navigation is unlikely to resume soon as ice hampers river and harbor traffic and loading of flour boats continues for Buffalo and Dunkirk.
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Chiles & Baldwin
Burrato
Dersair
Buffalo
Dunkirk
Boston
Empire City Arrives. Black Warrior Fined $6000 in Havana port
The Empire City arrived from Havana and reports the Black Warrior was released on payment of a $6000 fine. Captain Bullock accepted and would take possession of the vessel on the 22d and sail for New York. The Albany, Fulton, and Corwin were at Ha Yang.
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Havana
Bullock
New York
Albany
Fulton and Corwin
Hayang
Locomotive Explosion Kills Three on Railroad
A locomotive attached to a freight train on the New Albany and Salem Railroad exploded near Providence this morning. Engineer John Morris, fireman Thomas Redcliffe, and hand John Merrill were killed. The bodies were horribly mutilated.
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Providence
John Morris
Thomas Redcliffe
John Merrill
Free Soilers Nominate Howland for Congress
The Free Soilers of the first Congressional district nominated Abraham H. Howland of New Bedford as their candidate for Congress, replacing Zeno Scudder who resigned. In Austin New York an effigy of Senator Douglas was found hung from a tree with the inscription Stephen Arnold Douglas hung for treason.
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Shenandoah County
Virginia
Wm. R. Barbee
Hsq
Luray
Page County
Moore
Free Press
Boston
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First
Abraham H. Howland
New Bedford
Congress
Zeno Scudder
Senator Douglas
Austin
N. Y
Genesee Street
Stephen Arnold Douglas
Senate Deficiency Bill Dominates Proceedings In Washington
The Senate focused on the Deficiency bill while in the House the Pacific Railroad and Telegraphic bill was set as special order for the 8th Tuesday in May. The Steamers Bill became the next day’s special order and remains in queue, and the Civil and Diplomatic Bill was then taken up.
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Washieton
Senate
House
Pacific Railroad and Telegraphic
Destructive Birmingham Fire Reaches Two Hundred Buildings
A severe blaze in Birmingham, Alabama yesterday destroyed over 200 buildings and left at least 200 families homeless. The total loss is about 200000 dollars with roughly one third covered by insurance.
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Spain
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