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Newspaper
Richmond Mail
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1854
Page
2
The Richmond Mail reports a very large and increasing circulation. Besides the daily city and country distribution, a substantial Semi-Weekly country edition exists. Advertisers benefit from the extended reach as of Thursday morning May 1, 1854.
The article argues Russia will fight defensively to prolong the war, force enemy costs, and protect its firesides. It contends Czar Nicholas plans to delay, guard strategic points, and strike decisively later to master the Sultan, presenting him as a patient, calculating leader capable of both setback and victory.
The Barnburners of New York prepare for the next gubernatorial election by meeting in Albany in a few days to lay down their programme. The sudden disappearance of Prince John Van Buren is thought to signal a grand Barnburner demonstration soon. With little expected from Washington they turn to home affairs and lively times are anticipated.
The Tribune’s Reporter notes that the New York tribune’s correspondent was not barred from the Charleston Commercial Convention. He states the issue was only the loss of an honorary membership privilege, not exclusion from proceedings.
Washington NYT correspondent notes the Homestead bill's passage in Congress. He types that the President will not veto if it clears the Senate and may approve it, arguing it serves policy by promoting settlement and raising land values, contrasting with the Miss Dix charity bill.
The text contrasts Nicholas I of Russia choosing a prolonged war from within his borders to exhaust enemies versus their push for decisive battles. It notes potential wider financial impacts on Hagland’s kingdom and trade, and mentions the Central Railroad in Virginia being relaid with heavy iron at two previously dangerous points.
A Fredericksburg News humorist and a reader clash over the so called sleeping cars on the Wilmington and Manchester Railroad. The exchange defends public policy, rejects snoring complaints, and calls for future travel tests of seats and comforts.
In Chester County Pennsylvania the Society of Friends faces a dispute as a group calling themselves Progressives schedule a yearly meeting for the 21st at Old Kennet Meeting House. Opponents publish a notice forbidding sessions and warn that any forced entries will render the intruders responsible for consequences.
Cumberland Maryland voters backed the Know Nothing ticket in the March 8 municipal election, delivering a broad victory for all candidates aligned with the movement. The result signals a strong populist hold on local government with several offices decided.
The Secretary of the Navy has ordered construction of six Sloan frigates across U S shipyards with one ship each at Boston and New York and Philadelphia and Washington yards, and two at Norfolk yard as part of a single program.
The New York Herald argues that Jamaica history shows emancipation of Cuban slaves would ruin the island's value and undermine our chances to add a fine state to the Union. It adds a second San Domingo on Southern shores would torment the South.
A proposal to subscribe half a million dollars to Hempfield Railroad stock by the Wheeling corporation is under discussion. The councils have enacted an ordinance to authorize a popular vote on the matter.
The Piedmont Whig announces that W H Carlin, long time foreman and a capable printer, has purchased half the paper and will assume publishing duties. Dr J S Bell remains editor with vigor, as the paper aims to reward its proprietors for industry.
The Hon James W Bouldin died at his Charlotte county home on April 30 He served in the Virginia Legislature and later represented the Charlotte District in Congress for many years He was a distinguished lawyer and left a widow and several children The Norfolk Herald notes a separate item about Gronen Larimer a man once free in the North later convicted of theft in Boston and granted prison residency for eighteen months The Austin State Times reports General Persifor F Smith to wed Mrs Armstrong in Corpus Christi on the 18th
The New York Tribune analyzes Anglo financial strain and foresees a likely suspension of specie payments by the Bank of England if the war continues. It notes government pressure to coinless financing and predicts swift debate in British commercial circles over such a move, with broad global impact unless the war ends quickly.
The Springfield Post claims opening an oyster and keeping the liquor shows many small oysters floating inside. A microscope allegedly reveals about 130 tiny oysters per inch, plus various animals and worms in the fluid. The note mocks detailed biological study, preferring a simple clean oyster.
An eclectic fragment from a 19th century periodical mixes quotes on man as a machine with travel anecdotes, weather notes, grain and tobacco crop prospects, political conjecture, a sun eclipse clarification, and local notices. It mentions Wisconsin misheard as Wishconsin, Curley correcting an almanac error, tobacco plant scarcity, and crop forecasts near Warren county North Carolina, plus short items on a fats salad of people and places.
The article notes an unusually fine wheat crop forecast for Eastern Virginia, comparing weather to 1851 and predicting high prices, possibly above $1.50 per bushel. Farmers critique editorials predicting crop abundance, but the piece argues world markets set prices, not Virginia's crop alone.
A compendium of stray quips and notes including Tim defending an accidental hare shot, a Fredericksburg tax joke for blacks and whites, a Washington dog tax tally, a corn dealer’s failure and market ripple, and a volley of light anecdotes. It closes with a proverb about happiness like a butterfly alighting when you rest.
A reflective verse fragment recalls childhood by the sea as waves and shells spark memory and a grown mind’s return to youth. The prose then touts Carter's Spanish Mixture as a superior tonic, claiming strong liver action and cleansing benefits based on citizen testimonials from Richmond and beyond.
Two marriages noted: Dr P A Aylett of New York weds Rebecca Winston at Woodland Hanover with Rev C H Read officiating. A second ceremony near Pontotoc on April 25 unites W L Shepherd of Fredericksburg Virginia with Georgia A, youngest daughter of John Chancellor of Pontotoc County Mississippi.
The House of Representatives remained in session past 10 o clock Tuesday night debating the Nebraska Bill. Members spoke on many subjects and for and against the measure. The aim was to allow speeches before final debate, which is expected to end today.
Extra reports from the Panama Star describe Acapulco under blockade with government and revolutionary troops fighting. The steamship John L Stephens, carrying 500 passengers and $1,000,000 in specie, was warned to leave and later observed fort defenses and artillery fire. Santa Anna’s forces, estimated at 3,000 to 5,000, encamped nearby with a potential night attack expected.
Steamer George Law from Aspinwall arrived with California advices not later. Gallao dates to April 11. Bolivia and Peru affairs remain tangled. Castilla holds South Peru and seeks Bolivian aid. 42 American and 65 English vessels at Chincha Island. Seamen scarce. several crews deserted. US exchange at 5 percent. Australia advices to Feb 21. Emigration active between Australia and Peru. Hobart Town fire Jan 21 destroyed property worth 500000. Monster gold nugget found near Melbourne weighing 52 pounds. Murderer Rafael Duarte shot by a Santa Clara county ranger. coroner's jury calls it ridding the world of a monster. Day stabbed and killed in this city on the 15th for arranging a marriage. Miss Hays absent from public view since return. Deaths include Wm. B. Dell of Bedford county, Va. Wynkoop Wilkesbarre Case heard in Puntape Opera. Judge Kane rules marshals may be punished for abusing federal process. case to proceed on merits.
No advices have been received that Mr Soule has demanded Spain recall the Captain General of Cuba. It is generally believed the report of his doing so is premature.
Harrisburg May 9. Both houses adjourned sine die at 11 o clock after the Governor signed most of the enacted bills. The action ends the current legislative session with pending measures not carried forward.
New York on May 9 reports flour firm sales 7000 barrels at 8.50 to state and 9.00 to Ohio. Southern irregular sales 1800 barrels at 8.37 to 9.25 for various grades. Wheat unchanged. Corn lower sales 43000 bushels at 3 8 3 to 5 8 e.
The House of Representatives began a Committee of the Whole session on the Nebraska hill as Mr Richardson announced plans to move to fix a day for ending the debate.
Markets in New York and Baltimore show flour firm with corn rising to 81 to 85. Wheat declines with general grain unchanged as 1 000 barrels of flour sell at 84 in Baltimore.
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