Richmond Mail urges expanding navy for possible European war
In the March 30 1864 issue the Richmond Mail argues for enlarging the naval armament. It cites Congress debates on war steamers and warns that Britain and other powers could threaten commerce, urging a strong, efficient navy now to deter conflict and safeguard shipping. The piece emphasizes national defense, forethought, and emulation of British naval pride.
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House of Representatives
Congress
Europe
An Extra Session Debate Splits Opinions Across the State
The state shows a wide range of views on an extra session with strong calls for urgent laws yet fears of another fruitless sitting. Some oppose firmly, others support weakly, and some press for immediate action despite the risk of limited results.
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Commonwealth
The Clemens Letters and the Nebraska Question
The Potomac of the Baltimore Patriot cites a sharp critique of President Pierce over the Nebraska issue. It argues Pierce padded the bill to forestall future slave states and questions whether the South will support him based on Mr. Clemens words.
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Potomac
Baltimore Patriot
Nebraska
Union
Clemens
Pierce
Cletueds
Gadsden Treaty Ratification Hopes Rise in Senate
Prospects for the Gadsden Treaty’s ratification improve as a reaction occurs in the Senate. Supporters foresee success and plan daily executive sessions at an early hour to move the measure toward a vote this week.
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Senate
Mason
Fishery Treaty Faces Provincial Acceptance Deadline
The Fishery treaty negotiated by Marey and Crampton hinges on British Province approval of the ministry’s proposal. If accepted, the treaty will be concluded in a fortnight as talks continue in London and Washington.
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Messrs. Marey and Crampton
London
Washington
Missing City of Glasgow Sails from Liverpool
A telegram reports the steamship City of Glasgow departing Liverpool on the 1st inst for Philadelphia and not yet reached port yesterday. It carries 320 passengers and about $1,000,000 in cargo, including silks, satins, linens, and related goods.
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Glasgow
Liverpool
Philadelphia
League Against Russia Gains Strength In Europe
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes a slowly strengthening league across Europe against the Czar. England France and Turkey unite against Nicholas while Austria and Prussia face a choice of joining the Western Powers or remaining neutral. The Czar shows no wavering yet, seeks to justify actions as self defense, and ignores Sinope massacres. The Times says a broad European league forms to curb Russian power, contrasting Nicholas’s insolence with the Sultan’s firmness.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Russia
England
France
Turkey
Austria
Prussia
Nicholas
Sinope
London Times
Europe
Petersburg xpress on recall of Com Perry squadron and naval concerns
The Petersburg xpress weighs a potential recall of Com Perry's squadron from Japan amid European tensions at sea. It cites possible need for American ships to protect commerce as Britain and Japan influence global balance, and notes the Black Warrior affair with court fines and eventual release under payment. It also covers vacancies held until the Nebraska bill, London consul, guano manure versus stable manure experiments, Kossuth criticism, Orange and Alexandria Railroad vote to extend, Horatio King as First Assistant Postmaster General, and a quip on superstition as practical life.
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Petersburg Xpress
Com
Perry
Japan
Orange and Alexandria Railroad
Alexandria
Gordonsville
Lynchburg
United States
Horatio King
Hobbie
Senate
Fredericksburg Theater Excitement and Local Notes
Correspondent reports Fredericksburg’s crowding arrival of a Washington theater group at Citizen’s Hall performing Love in Humble Life A Day in Paris and The Omnibus with good acting but lacking scenery An art painting of the Rhine inundation by John A Elder shown at White’s Bookstore marks his study in Dusseldorf The Fredericksburg corporation notes are sound debt seventy one thousand dollars and able to redeem all notes There is no delegation effort for Charleston Commercial Convention. locals undervalue apathy in civic progress.
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Fredericksburg
Corporation Notes, &c
Freeicnspure
Washington
Citizen’s Hall
Paris
White's
Rhine
John A. Elder
Dusseldorf
Germany
Richmond
Corporation of Frederiicksburg
Ben Burton
Virginia
Charleston
Senate Debates and Local Rail Road Politics Highlight Daily Session
The Senate ordered printing of a Brodhead report on claims under the Mexico treaty and postponed the deficiency bill. In the House, $5,000 was allotted for revising revenue laws as Yates opposed Missouri compromise repeal. Speeches favored six steam frigates with a twelve-ship amendment. Franklin opposed the Nebraska Kansas bill. Kentucky funds monuments for Henry Clay and rail director liability were debated. A Roanoke railroad buyout rumor from Moncure Robinson circulated in papers. A dramatic Rana Avis describes a five foot ten inch grey eagle shot at Pocahontas bridge, sparking local patriotism and debate over native stereotypes.
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Senate
Brodhead
Board of Commissioners
Mexico
House of Representatives
House
Yates
Messrs
Bocock and
Lyon
Franklin
Nebraska
Kansas
Petersburg Express
Rana Avis
Dennis Muraphy
Pocahontas Bridge
Appomattox
Dennis Murphy
Mr. Murphy
Green Erin
Debated Motive and Charges In Nebraska Bill Debate
Concluding portion of a House debate between Messrs Breckenridge and Cutting over the Nebraska bill. Cutting denounces alleged unparliamentary attacks while Breckenridge calls for withdrawal of hostile words. Both defend motives as they clash on reference to committee and calendar tactics. House adjourns after heated exchanges.
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House of Representatives
Cutting
Nebraska
House
Senate
Breckenridge
Russian and Austrian military leadership updates
Vienna and London dispatches report Prince Paskiewitch named General-in-chief of the Russian Danube army. The first expeditionary division for Turkey has landed at Maura. The Archduke Albert is slated as commander in the Austrian southeast. The Pascha of Galata is deposed, and Samos plans independence with a French warship in attendance. The Queen urged Britons away from foreign service without licenses.
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Vienna
Prince Paskiewitch
Danube
Maura
Turkey
London
Kalafat
Archduke Albert
Constantinople
Pascha of
Galata
Samos
Irish plans and San Francisco Fund notes in Philadelphia
The New York Herald notes Irish military groups in New York exceeding 10 000 with rising discipline and calls for new companies as Irish funds near 30 000 after expenses for Meagher and others. Maury receives San Francisco Fund testimonial. City of Glasgow delay worries ease as cargo checks reveal a million dollars in silks and linens aboard with 320 passengers.
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New York Herald
Canada
Neval
Meagher
Mitchell
O’donohue
Australia
Judge Emmet
McKeon
John Michael
New York
Puipapetrais
San Francisco Fund
F. K. Maury
U.S. N
San Francisco
City
Glasgow
Cartmen Union Parades Strike Over Pay Demands
New York, March 28. The Cartmen's Union Association, about two hundred strong, on horseback, marched through city streets. Dock Cartmen seek $4 per day from April 1, arguing current pay of $3 is inadequate amid rising rents and living costs. Also: Putnam sale totals reach $75,000, Albany political chatter over a temperance bill veto by Governor Seymour, and Albany Atlas comments.
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Baltimore American
New Yoar
Cartmen’s Union Association
Dock Cartmen
Havana
Spain
Albany
Seymour
Mexican general defeats government troops reported
The Picayune’s late private advices from Mexico say General Alverez defeated government troops, with the report dated March 27 from New Orleans.
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New Orlxans
the Picayune
Mexico
Alverez
Death of a Revolutionary Veteran in Boston
Jonathan Harrington, last survivor of the Lexington battle, died in Boston aged 96. Extensive funeral preparations are under way. Also, Boston banks declare semi annual dividends for April 1 ranging from 8 to 5 percent. Prohibitory liquor law under debate in Arpany New York with an election decision possible next general elect. Mr Fillmore in New Orleans attends opera Sontag. Governor Seymour reticent on the Temperance bill but expected to sign or be overridden by two thirds. Ship collision near Norfolk as Albion loses bulwarks after collision with another schooner. Liverpool cotton market shows a fall of about 1 8d per pound in private advices.
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Boston
Jonathan Harrington
Lexington
Arrival of the Franklin and European news
The Franklin reached New York with Havre消息 from March 15. Reports say no change in Eastern affairs. The Canada arrived at Liverpool and the Hermann at Cowes on March 12. Rumors claim the Czar ordered troops to pass the Danube. The Napier fleet began sailing to Wicklow Sound. A confidential mission from Russia to Napoleon is noted. An earthquake in Calabria killed about two thousand. Cotton steady. flour down 3d weekly. wheat and corn unchanged. Consols unchanged.
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New York
Franklin
Havre
Canada
Liverpool
Hermann
Cowes
Danube
Charles Napier
Wingee Sound
Russia
Napoleon
Calambria
Arrival of the Canada Three Days From Europe
The Canada arrived Halifax with Liverpool dates to March 18. Flour and corn prices moved lower in the past week with Canal Flour at 363, Ohio 3s 9d, white wheat 19s 6d, white corn 44s 6d. In Washington reports of a duel between Messrs Cutting of New York and Breckenbridge of Kentucky create intense political uproar. rumors claim a duel near Bladensburg with conflicting outcomes and no confirmation from the principals.
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Halifax
Canada
Liverpool
Ohio
Washington
Messrs. Cutting
Breckenbridge
Messrs Cutting
New York
Kentucky
Cutting
Bladensburg
House of Representatives
New York Hards
Senate Debates Deficiency Bill as House Debates Six Steamer Bill
Washington March 29 The Senate considered the Deficiency Bill while the House debated the Six Steamer Bill and adopted a resolution to end discussion tomorrow Meiers Barkdale and Morton spoke on the Nebraska question in the House.
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Washington
Senate
Meiers
Barkdale
Morton
House
Nebraska
Steam Canada Arrival Rosy in Bathmore Flour Trade
Bathmore March 29 Flour sales recorded at seven dollars seventy five cents today. The arrival of the steamer Canada unsettles the market and stirs activity among buyers and sellers.
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Bathmore
Canada
Arrived ships bring varied cargo to New York ports
Several vessels report arrivals and cargoes including Schr Richmond with mdse from Harris New York and Schr Cerito delivering mdse to D Currie Boston. Schr Eleanor from Townsend New York carries coal for Griffin and Taylor. Schr Marsena Monson from Brewster New York ships guano for Fry & Sons. Schr Sea Gull also listed with rain cargo details.
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Richmond
Harris
New York
Mdse
David Currie
Cerito
Crowell
Boston
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United States Senate
George Sanders
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India
Ryan
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J Woodhouse
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Royall
Davenport, Allen & Co
Aucts
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Main Street
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Virginia Central Rail Road
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Jomini
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Madison
Putnam’s Magazine
Blackwood
Holcombe
Society of Alumni of the
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Tierces
Williams & Brother
Ologna Suasagh
Levitons
Mh Williams & Brother
Henry Suafer
14Th St
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Main and
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Band
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Allon
Booth
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