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Newspaper
Richmond Mail
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1854
Page
2
The Richmond Mail announces a rapidly increasing circulation with extensive reach in city and country areas. A semi weekly country edition provides advertisers added exposure, and the notice is dated Thursday morning May 18, 1854.
The New York Herald reports a communication urging a war with Spain and raising a ten company infantry regiment to offer to the President. Farnsworth and Hall claim inevitable conflict if demands in Madrid are not met, while critics urge restraint and adherence to official authority before action.
Passengers who sailed for Europe aboard the Steamer Pacific last Saturday include John R. Thompson Haq of the Southern Literary Messenger Daniel H London Hsq and Miss Caskie Miss Emma Mason Miss Susan Mason Miss Betty Mason of Richmond and O J Little Mr and Mr Pringle and Miss Knight of Virginia Over one hundred applicants for passage could not be accommodated.
A Jamestown Society assembly in Washington marked its first celebration with Beverley Tucker and Samuel Chilton among the chair and speakers. Rev. J. B. Balch delivered the address as toasts and speeches followed. The next meeting is planned for Jamestown in May 1855, amid questions about Virginia Congressional members’ attendance and zeal for state memory.
The New York Herald prints a letter by Mrs Melinda Marden Pratt one of eight wives of a Utah legislator defending polygamy citing biblical patriarchs. She says her husband has seven other wives and twenty five children and praises shared toil patience and sisterly kindness while urging conclusive reform in state laws. The piece compares polygamous life to Jacob and calls for enlightened legislation.
The article denounces a ridiculous report that Mr. Crittenden was hissed at in St Louis during the National Medical Convention. It explains the incident arose from a failed parliamentary resolution offering him a platform seat to aid the president, a move quickly rejected. The piece notes newspapers alleging indignation over the Ward verdict fed the tale.
Correspondence from Washington reports Mrs. Cecilia Young drawing attentive crowds in Richmond with her refined performance despite obstacles. Debates over the Nebraska bill continue, with predictions of passage by a narrow margin and quarrels among lawmakers, including Hunt and Craige. A Southern member notes parliamentary tactics to defeat an odious measure, comparing it to Wilmot proviso in its impact on slavery.
Norfolk Herald recounts alleged April to two or three months ago that slaves escaped Portsmouth on a Northbound voyage. Sailor Ejlen Barnes testifies that on board Ellen Barnes from Portsmouth a number of enslaved people were hidden, captain Russell unaware until near New Bedford. Murray and Walker face commitment for further examination, with additional witness ready.
Matt F Ward writes to the Delta and United States editors seeking a fair public report of his trial evidence. He asserts acquittal by a jury does not end inquiry and urges publication of a full, authentic trial report by A. D. Richardson. Ward warns against premature condemnation and notes potential Courier pamphlet coverage may be incomplete.
In the Senate Pettit introduced two bills on Indiana private land claims and both passed. Mallory offered a resolution on Cuban independence via foreign relations. Sumner objected, halting consideration. A vetoed land relief bill for the insane was debated with Butler defending the veto. In the House, the State of the Union debate on the Nebraska Kansas bill featured Maxwell supporting and Mayall Flager Giddings opposing. Wyse’s trial concluded with defense focusing on Falcon’s seaworthiness watched by Russian naval officers and city officials invited Fillmore to the hospitalities of New York.
Washington May 16 renewal of yesterday's quarrel between Mr. Hunt of Louisiana and Mr Craige of North Carolina raises the likelihood of a duel. Hunt accuses Craige of falsehood and Craige may be compelled to challenge if he subscribes to dueling.
The Harriet Augusta of Richmond capt Trett, sailing Cork to City Point, was found April 17 in 50 10 N 24 22 W sinking. Captain and crew saved by Heidelburg and brought to port. The ship, loaded with iron, was badly damaged in the gale of the 16th and sank after the crew left. Also noted is the State Convention of Cigar Makers in Synacust urging a 40 cent per pound import duty and endorsing candidates favoring the levy. A price scale was adopted.
The royal mail steamer Africa sails tomorrow for Liverpool with 160 passengers including Anthony Barclay British Consul at New York. A fair amount of specie will also be carried.
Boston May 11 Mr Choate has resigned the Attorney Generalship of Massachusetts and it is said Ex Governor Clifford is to receive the appointment in his place.
A night collision on the railroad near Burrato wrecked the locomotive and cars of a train. An Irishman was killed and several passengers or workers were badly hurt. Separately a vessel fire occurred at Monite where the ship Hope of Ports mouth, New Hampshire, burned in the bay with no cargo aboard.
New York buyers held flour steady at $3.25 for State and $8.87 for Ohio on 4,250 barrels and 1,400 barrels of Southern at $8.50. Wheat prices slipped on 6,000 bushels of Gennessee white at $2.37, while corn declined to 71 to 80 cents on 40,000 bushels traded.
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