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Newspaper
Richmond Mail
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1854
Page
2
The Richmond Mail reports a rapidly growing circulation in the city and rural districts. A substantial semi weekly country edition is also produced, providing advertisers with broader reach. The date noted is Tuesday morning May 16, 1854.
The Washington Union claims President Pierce rewards patriotism and punishes treason. The piece mocks this stance, citing cabinet choices and party lines to question who benefits from such rewards. It notes past threats to Congress and predicts political consequences tied to voting on the Nebraska bill.
The Valley Democrat warns that public lands are a common fund for the United States and condemns class legislation as corruption. It says the President opposes corruption and wholesale bribery. It questions how Democrats would react if the Homestead bill gains presidential support, predicting renewed accusations of corruption.
The message from Petersburg's Committee of Invitation reveals Mr. Fillmore, on his Weldon route, could not stop in Petersburg due to Mrs. Kennedy's illness and hurried to Baltimore. Citizens praise his steady constitutional leadership, noting his balanced, country-serving governance and rare temper in a time of trial.
The Southside Democrat questions the President’s stance on the Homestead Bill amid Union remarks. It suggests the President’s language on prudent proprietors keeps the veto possibility open and treats recent statements as creating uncertainty. The piece urges decisive action by the Democrat party.
Havana correspondent reports artillery moved to Moro Castle and fortifications around dayana with four thousand blacks to be armed by whites, provoking fear of a black army. The N Y Courier warns of possible war with Spain unless public opinion opposes such plans. An addition to Williamsburg District Court sessions is proposed in James City County. Thomas Wynne of James City died March 8, longtime Grove Wharf proprietor and respected community figure.
A explosion at Blackheath coalmines in Chesterfield county occurred yesterday around 1 o clock. Gas ignition caused the disaster leaving one miner escaped and twenty two dead. Four mules also buried beneath the ruin and rescue efforts continue for further details.
C W Purcell and S W Ficklin announce that their notes will be redeemed on presentation. This applies to notes in Staunton papers and notes will be honored after June 1 when the Small Note Law takes effect. The writer doubts small notes will be as common post law.
The people of Kentucky vow to erase the Ward verdict disgrace by erecting a marble monument in public spots for daily reading. Butler's widow will be provided for to ensure independence and funds to educate her child.
A compendium of brief items including Hon. Humphrey Marshall denying Imperialist ties in China, Gov Slade praised for sending young ladies to Western schools, a rendition of executed Hendrickson's innocence, large guano arrivals at Alexandria, missionary salary talks in Virginia, Shenandoah County licensing votes, Miss White’s poetry event in Lynchburg, Hardy Whig sale, local crop reports, New York fire relief gifts, Miss Agnes Robertson and Barney Williams kindness, Berks Medical Society collections, and a nugget from Spanish Dry Diggins gold discovery.
An extract from a Petersburg Express letter details a savage killing in Accomac County. A minor named James Ames allegedly fatally stabbed and dismembered his stepfather George Hast with a butcher knife after a confrontation over property and alleged mistreatment. The murderer surrendered, and public sentiment runs high for swift legal punishment following a fair trial.
The Rappahannock Agricultural Society begins its campaign with a well-organized corps led by a colonel and major, plus captains and a surgeon. Attendance was light due to expectations of an executive session, but supporters are urged to contribute, and a local fair is planned to benefit Fredericksburg and the farming community. An observer notes European war prospects and allied struggles, predicting early victories but potential uprisings if the conflict prolongs.
A boy from Mrs Ketwell of Albemarle was killed instantly when struck by a train on Saturday. He had been watching cattle and likely fell asleep on the track as the cars passed, severing his head from his body. Nearby Currier case set for quick appeal ruling on a possible new trial. Currier, sentenced to death for murder in Fluvanna. Pulaski County Court denies liquor license in the county.
A catalog entry lists plain and printed challies in multiple colors with trimming ribbons parasols and umbrellas muslin collars and upper shirts lace.
News from Baltimore reports former President Millard Fillmore arrived unexpectedly from Columbia with John P. Kennedy. They stayed at City Hotel while local committees arranged rooms and Kennedy’s family illness appeared to improve. Fillmore’s health is reported excellent and citizens from all parties welcome the distinguished statesman.
New York reports the steamer Washington reached quarantine and arrived at noon with 240 passengers and cargo. It rescued about five hundred souls from the wrecked ship Winchester, which had sailed from Liverpool to Boston and sank within thirty minutes after the last crew left. The Winchester had 750 on board, with 300 saved by other ships before the Washington’s intervention.
New York May 14 opponents of the Nebraska bill met in the Park at 5 o clock. Hon Mark Spencer chaired with speakers including B F Butler A N Havens Samuel Fesenden and several workers. Resolutions condemned repeal of the Missouri Compromise and urged conventions in Free States Maryland Delaware and other Northern Slave States with a permanent emigration committee and conveyance to Congress and state governors.
A Hudson River Railroad locomotive collided with a passenger car at Greenbush this morning. Several passengers were injured, some fatally, and the Greenbush car was demolished. The Erie train overran the Greenbush train. Judge Hunt and two daughters among the injured. Also reports arrests for smuggling watches and jewelry on the Canada voyage. Market notes from New Orleans list flour at 7.25 to 7.50, corn 60 to 65 cents, pork 12.75, lard 94 to 104, sugar 3.14, molasses 14, Rio coffee 9.32 to 10.4, and freight to Liverpool at 1d per lb.
A terse notice records a for sale action titled Guass French involving 16 Bennett and Beers pieces. The fragment hints at a historical transaction, with entities Bennett, Beers, and French noted in a sales context.
Flour prices fall with Wheat and corn down. sales at three days total 12,009 bales. War reports from Odessa describe ten hours of bombardment by Allied fleets on April 24, with partial city destruction and ships burnt. Russians evacuate Wallachia. Turks advance on Kalafat. Silistria besieged. Greek insurrection unchanged. Napier at Stockholm in late May with fleet. accident sinks Bremen bark Favorite. cotton market dull in Liverpool. Russia imposes heavy war tax. Austria-Prussia treaty ratified in Berlin.
Washington May 15 In the Senate General Cass urged religious toleration abroad. In the House Mr Richardson proposed terminating Nebraska Bill debate Friday and moved previous question as opposition pressed motions to adjourn. The excitement is intense. Hunt called Craig of North Carolina a lig.
Ex-President Fillmore arrived yesterday in Ballhnone and attended a public reception today before departing for Philadelphia tomorrow.
Boston May 15 The bark Spring from Baltimore arrived with Cape Town dates to the 24th. Newspapers claim widespread gold discovery across the sovereignty with riches on the surface surpassing California or Australia. Many parties are heading to the diggings, and agates and other stones are being found.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions payments owed and a clock referenced near Sund Mart Slade. It references dates, a boy or child, and a possible public or office estimate. The text is garbled, with many illegible words and partial phrases, preventing a clear event or person extraction.
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