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Newspaper
Richmond Mail
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1854
Page
2
The Richmond Mail notes a large and growing circulation both in the city and country. It mentions a semi weekly country edition that advertisers benefit from as part of its expanding reach.
The Charleston Standard notes the fifty member committee’s report for the Commercial Convention in Charleston. It details free or half fare for delegates on Southern steamboat and railroad lines, credentialed travel, a grand ball, public dinner, harbor excursion, fireworks, and a reception register. The Charleston Theatre will host meetings with designated officers and a police presence, plus badges for delegates at registration.
Yesterday proved a severe trial as sleet covered the rails yet passengers crossing reported feeling as secure advancing a short way as on any other part of the road. The venture was viewed by many as bold and hazardous but ultimately triumphant.
The Franklin and Canada bring news a week later than Africa. No major updates on Europe remain. the Czars reply to France and England’s ultimatum is not yet received. Britain moves troops to Constantinople and plans a third Baltic fleet. Parliament proposes neutral cruising rules and a treaty with the United States. Breadstuffs fall again, cotton remains dull, and the London money market is light with Consols at 91.
The piece discusses Fanny Fern and her witty Fern Leaf essays, noting a spicy, original style and questioning truthfulness. It mentions a Boston editor’s remark about Deacon Willis and a reply from Fern. It also notes Jefferson County citizens opposing an extra legislative session.
The New York Mirror ridicules reports of Irish plans to invade Canada citing the 1812 14 episode and noting mass desertions. The New York Herald repeats the plot, mentions Caleb Lyon, Seward, and possible Russian aid, while urging clear details on arms, vitriol, and frontier crossing points. The piece stresses caution, avoids entangling alliances, and urges Americans to mind their own affairs.
A New York Times census sketch notes more women than men in lunatic asylums and poor houses, with 11 251 females to 6 754 males, and quips about women’s delicate organization. Chicago is described as a central Northwest business hub with rising rents, rail lines, and daily freight traffic. Also mentions a patent elastic horse, Santa Anna’s succession plan via Augustin Iturbide, a Spanish depredations list being prepared, and a rumor about Edwin Worrest’s spiritual rappings being false.
Washington letter notes Cutting and Breckenridge as rival Democratic leaders in the House. Breckenridge’s fiery reply and Cutting’s retort mark a sharp exchange over rumors of Democratic funds and district aid. The quarrel ends with mutual digs and a tense stalemate as observers call it a nip and tuck contest.
Senate routines and amendments follow morning business as a deficiency bill is discussed. House passes a town grant for Council Bluffs while a land allotment bill for the indigent insane faces reports and committee actions. Debates on steam frigates and Nebraska Kansas bill occur during committee sessions.
The betrothal of Sultana Pathma, aged 14, to Ali Galib, 21, was marked at the Sultan's Palace in Constantinople with a grand procession of gift bearers. On the same day similar betrothals occurred for the other two daughters to sons of prominent dignitaries, with ~40,000,000 piastres in presents. Retschid Pasha reportedly spent 6,000,000 in jewelry. In San Francisco 1852 population reached about 50,000, with 200 lawyers, ten schools, 58 newspapers, 14 fire companies, and two hospitals, city property valued at $40,000,000. Jenny Lind reportedly abandoned European engagements due to ill health of her first-born. Robert Tyler considered as U S Consul in London.
From Washington state word says no duel has yet occurred between Messrs Breckenridge and Cutting. Both gentlemen are concealed in the city and mutual friends handle the affair.
It is reported here that John M. Daniel, our Charge at Turin, has resigned.
Steamer Canada carries Liverpool dates as Perry's squadron sails toward Japan. News from Hong Kong, Baltic theatre, Danube positions, Sebastopol fortifications, and Russian advances in Wallachia and Moldavia. Allied planning hints at Sebastopol land strike while sea fleets attack. Egyptian troops in Candia. Britain faces coasting trade debate. Baltic coast tensions rise. Prussia seeks neutrality mediation. Napoleon responds.
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