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Newspaper
Richmond Mail
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1854
Page
2
The Richmond Mail announces a large and expanding circulation both in city and country. A substantial semi weekly country edition adds value for advertisers. The notice is dated Monday morning May 1854.
The piece debates the President's veto on land grants and the fate of Homestead and Pacific Railroad bills. It questions whether the veto signals a shift in policy, how lobbyists will adjust, and potential rifts between Eastern and Western Democrats over public lands and railroad grants. It warns of factional conflict if the President sticks to strict construction and vetoes further land bills.
The document outlines New York City bounds from Battery to Kings Bridge spanning thirteen and one third miles with one mile and three quarters width. A third of the area is densely developed. Original purchase from Indians was twenty four dollars. In 1862 estimated value reached 255,278 384. Real estate sales by auction in the last eight months totaled 49,640,408.
Vella J. Hawks had been elected Mayor of Charleston, Virginia, and Lawson Botts was named Recorder in the town government reshuffle. The outcome reflects a local political shift and new administrative appointments.
John Blasale, an eminent New York merchant, died in New York City on Wednesday last. He was known for his extensive business interests and standing in the local trade community.
Philadelphia News reports from Paris that an imperial decree sets the opening of the Parvis Exhibition for October 1 under the Imperial Commission. Departments will appoint commissions to select exhibits, invite foreign governments to form commissions, limit private contact, and allocate space by anticipated exhibitor numbers.
The Common Council of New York votes against granting licenses to grocery stores to sell liquor by the glass, arguing it harms morals and prompts violence. The piece links temperance to social disorder and praises reformers, while noting rumored opposition to a treaty involving Santa Anna and a Wheeling railroad vote promoting a $250,000 capital subscription, with city interests framed as favorable.
A report notes an English estate valued at two million pounds left to heirs of Thomas Followsbee. Claimants meet in West Newburg Massachusetts to raise funds for an agent to investigate in England. The New York Courier hints at camel ventures in the Southwest. A Cambridge Democrat writer names Corbins of Virginia as rightful heirs, with related families across several states. Milwaukie grain markets see 5500 bushels sold at 150 dollars per bushel, a record price for milling.
The Crystal Palace reopened on the fourth. Barnum presided as ceremonies ran smoothly with music and speeches. Reports from The Herald and Tribune praise the reinauguration as a complete success with large crowds and strong interest throughout the day and evening.
Ben Joseph Johnson passed through Prunty Town on Monday en route to Bridgeport. Rumor says a citizen had the Governor summoned to face a magistrate over an old debt. The piece notes the Governor will appear rather than pay an alleged unjust debt on the second Friday this month.
A New York Herald item cites Gov. Marcy's pantaloons patch fee and cites Judge Marcy affidavit and Silas Wright comptroller. Ex President Fillmore greets at Atlanta with locomotive chorus. Louisville protests and Baltimore routes noted. Cincinnati Whigs triumph as judges elected. Florida doctor Paine praised. wine and spirits import rises listed. a severe wind hits Danville. a western debating club quips in Latin. temperance question bill passes Pennsylvania Legislature.
The Norfolk News publishes a 1864 letter from Daniel Brown, once enslaved in Norfolk, writing from Monrovia Liberia. He expresses disappointment with the United States and urges his wife Ann Brown and their children to join him, praising Liberia as a better home and greeting colonization agent Mr Starr.
Norfolk corn traders agree to a weight based rate of fifty six pounds per bushel after June first. The rule aims to curb cargo shortfalls when ships depart for other ports and crates a uniform measure for buying and selling corn by weight.
The Cumberland Miners' Journal reports large cannel coal discoveries near Piedmont Virginia close to the Baltimore and Ohio railroad with veins 24 and 11 feet thick. The coal is comparable to Kanawha coal in quality. Other notes mention improved fruiting from beekeeping, bee-friendly orchards, general observations on bees and plant growth, and various literary witticisms and quotes.
As A Sorrina and Summer Medicine Carter's Spanish Mixture is presented as superior to others. It is claimed to cleanse the system by driving humors to the surface and to support liver action with harmless but extraordinary benefits. Many Richmond Virginia citizens reportedly testify to its cures and efficacy. A trial of one bottle is urged to convince skeptics.
Portuanp May 5 The steamship Cleopat ra from Liverpool on May 11 faced severe weather and ice near St. Lawrence. Grounded on an ice island she damaged bow and reached St Pauls then port at noon today with full freight and many passengers. Earlier on May 20 she rescued Capt Bugsley and 17 crew from the barque Bellona dismasted off Cardiff for Quebec.
From Washington May 5 a decision by Postmaster General Campbell blocks a proposed double daily mail service south from Wilmington North Carolina. The Mexican treaty ratified by the Senate will send a special messenger from this city to New Orleans tomorrow, then to Vera Cruz aboard the steamer on the 14th.
The Pennsylvania boiler explosion near Bordens town last night killed four hands instantly and fatally scorched several others. Nine fine horses were killed and others wounded. The captain was blown overboard but swam ashore. the boat itself had no serious damage. Names were not given for the victims.
The steamship Charles Morgan reached New Orleans with Galveston dates to the 30th ultime. Heavy rains upstream caused a rapid Trinity river rise. Proposals for the Pacific Railroad are now due August 1. Robert J. Walker, president of the New York company, was daily expected in Galveston.
May 4 in Quebec the Parliament building at Call and College streets, formerly a church and Sisters of Charity property, was totally destroyed by fire around 10 p.m. adjoining structures burned as onlookers watched. enormous losses reported. May 5 execution of John Menderickson for the murder of his wife at noon. He offered no speech. Rev Kennedy to publish his statement tomorrow.
The City of Glasgow agents in Pamavetpuia report no tidings of the missing steamer. Advices from Africa confirm no information has been heard to date.
The jury in the Collector Collier case returned a special verdict subject to court decision. Baltimore Market reports firm flour with Howard Street at 8.50 and City Mills at 8.50, rye flour 6.50, corn meal 3.31, City flour 4, with 2,000 bushels wheat offered and white at 2.11–2.15 and red good to prime at 2.08–2.60. Corn firmer with 9,500 bushels offered and white 0.73–0.75, yellow 0.75–0.77 per bushel. Merchants' Exchange notes 3,000 + 1,500 bbls at 8.87 and 8.50, no City Mills. New York prices show flour steadier, wheat scarce and firm with 3,000 bbls at 8.0–8.12 state and southern 9.12–9.18, rye flour and corn meal unchanged, oats 54–56, rye 11–12, corn yellow 0.87–0.90, red wheat 2.10–2.12, white 2.12–2.18, yellow corn 0.86. PriapeteurA notes breadstuffs firm, flour 8.87, rye flour 9.50, corn meal 3.50–3.75, red wheat 2.10, white 2.12–2.18, yellow corn 0.86.
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