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Newspaper
Richmond Mail
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1854
Page
2
The Richmond Mail notes growing circulation with a large daily spread and a semi weekly country edition. Advertisers gain broader access as the paper publishes Saturday morning May 46, 1854.
The editorial analyzes the Presidents veto of the indigent insane bill, arguing it asserts Congress may not exercise ungranted powers and clarifies states rights versus federal authority. It questions the land versus money distinction for funding and previews forthcoming Senate debate and reactions from Mr. Foot and Mr. Brown.
A bill to admit Oregon as a state has been reported in Congress and Oregon's legislature plans a constitutional convention. It notes the territory may gain statehood in 1855 once population requirements are met. Hon. John Pexpe Town of Virginia, former U.S. Minister to Buenos Aires, sailed from Rio on March 19 for Baltimore.
A partisan reflection criticizes the Enquirer for libeling rhetoric on Cuba and the neutralities act. It questions Mr Slidell's push toward seizing Cuba as premature and argues for treaty or negotiated acquisition only if justice and necessity are clear. The piece warns against precipitate acts amid Spain's weakness and civil strife.
The Postmaster General states many letters pass with forged congressional franks and urges enforcement of the March 3 1825 act. He instructs postmasters and agents to prosecute such fraudulent use and aid efforts to enforce the law.
The Guyandotte Herald reports a phosgene accident at Mr Bowden’s in Bareboursville last Tuesday evening. While pouring the chemical into a lamp, without extinguishing the wick, Mr Bowden, Mrs Bowden, and another woman were badly burned. The warning urges care in filling lamps only when flames are out.
At the annual general meeting of the stockholders in the Banking house the following gentlemen were elected directors for the next year. Names listed include Wm Sharp John C Hobson Wm I Hardy and others across Norroour Clarksville Alexandria Abingdon Salem Weston and Burg. A Norfolk Herald note follows with political and social items including Charles Gavan Duffy clashing with John Mitchell. Also a Kentucky assault and medical guild actions in St Louis against druggists over prescriptions.
Reports detail Lieut Davidson's three hour engagement with Apaches near Taos New Mexico. Indian casualties were high two thirds of his command wounded Magruder also hurt. A Taos letter recalls heavy losses and Mexican observers tally sixty dead Indians. Kentucky Ward trial backlash condemns blood justice in the state with harsh rhetoric on murder and law.
The Southside Democrat questions granting presidential power to repeal neutrality laws. It warns this could edge toward war and imply licensed privateering, favoring a joint resolution to deter confederated powers as a casus belli. Also reports Kentucky shooting of James Toppas by Henry Glass after disputed relations with a woman.
A fragment from a Virginia meeting describes cheers for Extra Billy as a speaker mocks the Constitution. The piece riffs on former Virginia governors and political rivalries, mentioning John Quincy Adams, Pierce, and California ties, with notes on Ward and Butler in a court context and assorted federal notes and Cuba sympathy.
April 18 ceremony conducted by Rev. W. J. Norfleet joined Edward B. Bagby of Greene County Virginia and Emma Vaughan of Nottoway Virginia in marriage forming a notable local union.
Died on the 5th inst Mrs Eliza RR Bigelow late consort of Robert W Bigelow in the 24th year of her age The friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral from her late residence near the head of Grace street Shock hoe Hill This Saturday afternoon at 4 oclock.
A Madison Indiana meeting passed a resolution urging Jefferson County Agricultural Fair directors to withdraw Gov. Crittenden from delivering the annual address. It labels his Ward case defense as unworthy and a protest against public justice. Kentucky papers report widespread denouncements and calls for his resignation. The Wards have fled Louisville and the murderer's location is known.
In Wassington on May 4, supporters of the Nebraska bill push to secure a prearranged majority to suspend other business in Committee 10 so the measure can be taken up next week. Opponents warn they may publish the names of those who vote against the measure after passing through tellers, avoiding yeas and nays.
Barnum's second inauguration of the Crystal Palace proceeds as planned. The procession appeared extensive and the Palace is crowded with spectators. Music and speeches were well received and Barnum's address drew enthusiasm. Stormy morning with rain at 10 o'clock.
In New Haven on May 4, the Legislature elected all state officers. Henry Dutton was chosen Governor, A. H. Hal ley Lieutenant Governor, O H Perry Secretary, D W Crump Recorder, and John Dunham Treasurer. Dutton won 148 of 233 votes.
May 4. Governor Bigler is very ill and confined to bed. He can sign only one bill, the consolidation of the Susquehanna Railroad, after great effort. The disease is described as lung congestion. Many bills remain unsigned and may be lost with the legislature's early adjournment.
A collision occurred yesterday on the Columbia road near Paoli between two freight trains. One train stood to let the express pass. Four men were injured, two seriously. The locomotive suffered damage and eight empty lumber trucks had wheels and axles torn loose.
Marine intelligence from New York reports the brig Robert White, sailing from Norfolk to New York, spoke ten miles north of Barnegat leaking badly with pumps choked. A pilot boat was alongside to assist.
A severe rainstorm swept Boston and surrounding areas for twenty four hours. The lower county regions near Boston are submerged though no major damage has been reported yet.
Train for California trainer John H. Keelar with the Virginia train en route to the West passed through Inpepenpenes Missouri on May 3. All men aboard reported well.
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