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Newspaper

Richmond Mail

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1854

Page

3

Local matters report and funeral notices

The article warns Sussorivens to avoid subscriptions to carriers and cautions against the alleged corrupt Negro Lewis Lindsay amid route reorganizations. It details three funeral services for Mrs. Martha Slade, Mrs. Amelia R. Sumner, and Mrs. Sueanna Pleasants with sermon notes and church affiliations. Also covered are Sunday school anniversaries, a shooting inquiry involving Vivian H. Tatum, legal actions against Edmund Walls and John Walls, a watchmen incident on Main Street, and fines for drunkenness and Desproperty, with witness statements from Mrs. McCarthy and Watchman Lindsay.

Lewis Lindsay Druns Arremer Edmund Walls John Walls Main Street Mr. Seal John Ned Lindsay Seal Ned Walls

Drunk and disorderly cases headline local notes

A string of brief police and court items report a man fined for selling spirits, a lamp-post incident leading to a fine, a watch theft case, and an inquest into the death of Jonathan M. Bradway aboard the Steamers City of Richmond. Also noted is Nicholas Lamb’s arrest after a tavern disturbance and Dante Moran's trial. a farewell concert by Jenny Bush is announced, plus a great sale of paintings at Main Street.

Main Street H. Hale Pole America Purcell & Ladd Bennett & Beers Alexander Bayal Adie & Gray BE Camm Williamsburg I Baker Richmond Elias Hal Aintings Ljthinet W’cock Watelet Pastelle van Coppel van Zubroeck Masgantha Cartier Mulier Chimbreant Hayman’s Rapheil Heniig Jas Verneb Marcher Europe Vine Arts New York Elias Hale Auctis and Comm

Marriages in Caroline and surrounding areas

On the 11th, Richard P H Campbell wed Maria E Coleman in Caroline county. In Washington, William F Noel of Louisa married Mary F Eddins of Richmond. In Lovingston, Isaac S Hite of Amherst married Annie M C, daughter of Dr Arthur Hopkins. In Richmond, Thomas Payne wed Virginia Dicken in Lynchburg region style.

Jno. G Parrish Richard P. H. Campbell Maria E. Coleman Caroline County Washington City C. M. Butler WM. F. Noel Louisa Mary F. Eddins Richmond Lovingston Mr. Edwards Lynchburg Isaac S.hite

Died in Church Parlor and Personal Notices

Died notices list several deaths and funerals including James Henry, 21 months, with service at 4:30 PM from the residence on 4th between Clay and Leigh. John W. Bryant died at 21 from rheumatic affection, funeral at Centenary church. Amelia R. Sumner died May 13, Mrs. Sumner leaves husband and four children. Mary S. Patterson, 40, died May 14 in Chesterfield. A tribute of respect honors Dr. George CavariEsp, a promising young physician from Richmond Medical College who died suddenly before age 21 and had just begun practice. Sympathy extended to bereaved families.

Martha Slade Bartholomew Slade Cententery Church Jos. Davis Methodist Church Amelia R. Sumner Geo. J. Sumner Broad Grace Streets Basil Manly First Baptist Church James Henry Geo. W E. Smith Jas, Bray Esq Clay Leigh Street John W. Bryant George J. Sumner Chesterfield Mary S David N. Patterson George W. CavariEsp Caulfield Richmond Medical College

Richmond Markets Wholesale Prices May 15 1822 Commercial Record

Richmond markets report corrected wholesale prices for flour, wheat, corn, oats, rye, bacon, mackerel, liquors, hides, flaxseed, beef, cotton, sugars, coffee, and rail of various goods. Notable items include Virginia cured bacon at 9 to 9.5 cts, No 1 mackerel 17 dollars, and turpentine 4 to 5 cents per gallon. general market activity shows scarce goods and varied prices.

Virginia Baltimore N.C Halifax Northern Richmond Cincinnati Old Dominion Burrer Hull New Orleans Porto Rico Joni

Powers Daguerreotypist Attracts Richmond Elite

Powers Daguerreotype Gallery at 189 Main Street Eagle Square draws Richmonds most influential visitors daily. He promotes his craft as modern and first class with reasonable prices and pictures guaranteed to please. The portrait studio, Sign of the Red Flag above Woodhouse's Book Store, also advertises the artist as enjoying the patronage of prominent citizens.

Aguerreotyes Powers Richmond Main Street Eagle Square Woodhouse Hagle Square Jas. Woodhouse

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