Richmond Mail May 23 1854 issue overview
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Newspaper
Richmond Mail
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1854
Page
2
War news from Europe and American political critique
The article reports European hostilities including the Odessa bombardment and Russian naval setbacks, plus a harsh critique of Turkish actions as barbaric. It covers the Russian manifesto, French-Turkish tensions, and speculation on land power versus sea strength, with commentary on American party rancor and the National Democrat versus Union press. It also notes rebuilding plans for the Wheeling Bridge and census figures on U S churches and seating capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europa
Odessa
London
Europe
Constantinople
Russia
Old Stafford County Echoes Praise and Progress
Correspondent from Manassas County Virginia notes Stafford as unfairly judged yet thrifty and hospitable. He highlights soil limits, crops failing, and worm damage but celebrates notable locals from Seddons to Patton. praises Fredericksburg’s growth, water power, Gordonaville railroad, and calls for a Semple monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stafford
Rappahannock
Ancienturg
Seddons
Moncures
Daniels
Morsons
Richmond
John M. Patton
Fredericksburg
Gordonaville
R. B. Semple
Nebraska bill dominates lengthy Washington debate
Correspondence from Washington May 20 1854 notes the Nebraska bill dragging through speeches with no new facts. Amendments fill the day as lawmakers like Joshua R Giddings of Ohio defend anti slavery positions. Charles Sumner Gerrit Smith and editor Bailey of the National Era form a wary alliance in council over national fate. The writer fears the session veers toward endless argument with little public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washieton
Nebraska
Joshua R. Giddings
Ohio
Boston
Charles Sumner
Gerrit Smith
Bailey
Tam O’shanter
Omnibus BridgeCollapse Injures Gen Weightman
In Rock Creek near Washington, two omnibusses crossing the iron bridge at the center collapsed into the stream. Gen Roger Weightman suffered a broken arm and two other passengers received fractures. No fatalities reported as casualties largely limited to injuries. Washington society notes mention improving property and new residences for Judge Douglas and Senator Gwyn. Episcoal Convention coverage follows with proceedings at Lynchburg and plans for Lexington May 1855.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Rock Creek
Washington
Georgetown
Roger Weightman
Weightman
Douglas
Gwyn
Election of Bishops at Methodist General Conference
A despatch from Columbus Ga reports three bishops elected by the Methodist Episcopal Church the selections said to be Dr George F Pierce of Georgia Dr John Early of Virginia and Dr J T Kavanaugh of Kentucky The account casts doubt on the Virginia choice noting many in this locality would prefer Drs Lee Smith Doggett or Rev A Dibrell from the Virginia delegation as more acceptable
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Conference of the Methodists
Columbus
George F. Pierce
Georgia
John Early
Virginia
J. T. Kavanaugh
Kentucky
Early
Lee
Smith
Doggett
A. Dibbrell
Richmond Enquirer editor Mr Thomas Ritchie dies at 34
Mr Thomas Ritchie Jn editor and proprietor of the Richmond Enquirer dies at his residence near the city about 8 in the morning after a period of illness. He was in his 35th year and had served nine years on the Enquirer. Also news of earthquakes in St Salvador and licensing denials in Pittsylvania Hastings Court and British steamship fare increases were reported. Name Barrembia and others travel to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ritchie Jn
The
Enquirer
Ritchie
Richmond Enquirer
Central America
Steers
Mobile
Omoa
Honduras
Barrembia
Washington
A. Edwards
New York
Register
St. Salvador
Wheat crops look promising across Virginia in 19th century notices
The era reports a generally favorable outlook for wheat with large, healthy stands in Halifax Pittsylvania and Henry counties while corn lags due to a backward planting season. Tobacco suffers from frost, yet some fields yield high quality leaf. copper discoveries in Carroll and Floyd spur mining excitement and potential wealth, as governors and investors show interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisburg
Jower Fauquier
Cul~peper
Orange Madison
Piedmont Whig
Henry
Danville
Halifax
Pittsylvania
Virginia
Dr. Patrick's
Centre Warehouse
Wyatt & Blick
Mabry
Samuel G. Baptist
Pet. Hapress
Charlotte
WV. C
Carrol
Floyd
California
Tennessee
Carroll
A. W. Brown
Hurst
Wytheville Telegraph
Marine News from Port of Richmond Arrivals
Cargo and passenger movements include Steamship Jamestown Cavenda New York and Steamer Pocahontas Jones Baltimore with listed shipments of sugar molasses coal fish and cargo. Local ads announce shipments of butter cheese and sugar cured goods by J BSTEGAL at No 24 Main St with fresh steamer arrivals and stock for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Jamestown
Cavenda
New York
Mdise
Pocahontas
Jones
Baltimore
Ludlam & Watson
Schr
Sciota
Young
Attakapas
Dunlop
Moncure & Co
Morning Star
Wrazier
Halifax
Fish
Bacon & Baskerville
Phleger
Iless
Philadelphia
Hawes
Main St
Yvon
Barry
Paterson & Jackson
Cincinnati
Williams & Bro
Zimmerman
Main
12Th Streets
Debates End as Nebraska Kansas Bill Passed House
The Nebraska Kansas bill debate ended in the House last Saturday at noon. Speakers who had not spoken could print their speeches, and Edgerton’s substitute for organizing Nebraska passed in the previous Congress. Amendments were debated under the five minutes rule until the House rose at three. The Sentinel totals show 62 votes for and 76 against across Senate and House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Richardson
Illinois
Edgerton
Nebraska
House
Senate
Nebraska Caucuses Warm Up Over Pacific Railroad Vote
In Wasmincrox on May 21 caucuses by both supporters and opponents of the Nebraska bill were held. Opponents plan to block bringing the issue before the time set for the Pacific Railroad bill on Wednesday. The opposition is well organized and eager for heated scenes, while the friends of the Nebraska bill expect to reach a vote.
Everett Resigns Senate Seat Over Health
In Boston on May 21 the Hon. Edward Everett sent a letter to Governor Washington resigning his United States Senate seat. He cites ill health and notes the decision followed anxious deliberation and the decisive advice of his family physician Dr. Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Everett
Boston
Edward Everett
Washington
United States Senate
Warren
Another Street Preaching Riot in New York Park
A May 21 riot in a New York Park disrupted street preaching. Hawkins was stabbed, and several others were injured as the preacher vanished at start. Laughlin, identified as ringleader, was arrested while failed rescue attempts followed. Several participants were committed to Toombs amid widespread excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hawkins
Laughlin
Robbery and Arson Attack On Dr Pollard Shop
In Charlestown on May 21 two men knocked down Dr Pollard at his shop. They gagged him and stole 600 dollars, then covered him with shavings, set them on fire, and fled after locking the door. The flames caused a fire alarm and Pollard was rescued badly burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boevon
Dr. Pollard
Charlestown
Fugitive Slave Excitement in Anxon Ohio
May 19 report from Anxon Ohio notes James Worethington, a colored barber, arrested for counterfeiting but suspected as a fugitive slave. Citizens gathered in large numbers to stop his removal, causing great excitement and fears of serious consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anxon
Ohio
James Worethington
Rumored Troubles in Cuba Reported from Havana
Letters from Havana received in this city mention rumors of a dispute between Creoles and Spaniards. The brief dispatch notes that trouble may have occurred, though details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Wasninatown
Havana
Deaths and funerals in Henrico and city notices
Died at Foushee Place Henrico county on Monday May 22 8 AM Fil o Mas Ritchie Jr aged 34 35. Funeral from Monumental Church Wednesday May 24 at 4 PM. Yesterday died Bettin Mumford second daughter of George J and Amelia R Sumner aged seven. Funeral this afternoon at 4 from her father's residence 19th St between Grace and Broad Streets.
Arrival of the Franklin and World Markets Report
The Franklin steamer arrives with dates to the 10th. Cotton sales in the last three days total 25,000 bales. Flour and corn rise by a shilling. Consols advance to 88 after a Chancellor’s war-funding pledge. Markets rally on Western Powers news. Denmarks and Sweden’s alignment boosts the Bourse. Russian actions and Odessa bombardment details emerge with mixed accounts. A 100,000 man camp near St Omer’s signals European tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orn
Denmmark
Sweden
Austria
Russia
Helsingport
Napier
America
Liverpool
Odessa
Hey
Dunda
Marseilles
Greece
Persia
Kalafat Krajova
India
Trieste
Calcutta
Hong Kong
Manilla
Batavia
Lord Elgin
United States
Black Sea
Danube
St. Omer’s
Prussia
Baltic
Congress in Session Over Nebraska Bill Conflict
Washington May 22 The House debated ages and nays as the minority seeks to defeat the Nebraska bill. May 21 the House moved to strike the enacting clause in committee, sparking excitement but no resolution. New York markets May 22 report firmer grain and higher cotton, flour prices rising on steamer news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washineton
House of Representatives
Nebraska
Washington
House
Stephens
New York
Bathmore
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GG. A. Rose
W. MM. Semple
Foreign News
Sam Slick
Pierce
Calhoun
National Democrat
Union
Bonaparte
Julius Cesar
Wheeling
Jay
Starronp County, Va
Lynch
Grammar
Tenn
Christiesburg
Dana
Episcopal Fund
Widow and Orphan’s Society
Missionary Fund
Lexington
Female Institute
Messrs. Conrad, Towle and Lee
Thomas Ritchie, Jr
Hastings Court of
County Court of
Mr. Cunard
Tur Oomnine
Rue Porras
Japan
Canton
Darren
Marine News
Salled
John Thomas
Eluey
Walkerton
Light
Sydney
Bes Lous
Thomas Crouch Egg
Goddin & Apperson
the Mails
SMALE
Central R. Br, CO
Richmont
Central Rail Road Company
J Garrett
Treas
Hass
Clay
1St
John McConnell
Bex
Brown & Shook
Arimson Lake
Bennett & Beers
Bennet? & Beers
ATENT
Vine
U. S
RM Zimmerman
Grakar
Williams & Srother
Davenport, Allen & CO
Danskin
OWENS
American Hotel
Jordan
J. W.evans
Pearl Street
Jullien
Qleason
Pictorial
Know Nothings
Heralds
Mag
Banener
Privateer
Post
Pilot
J W Evans
Pear
14Th Street
Main Street
Jacob A Levy
White & Pagh
Tcorick
Ymurria
Davenport
Allen & CO
NEWS
Telegraph
Franklin
Southampton
Richardson & Bro’s
Cork
Barbour
Glasgow
Azores
Takin
Suns
Jane
Yeily Wafact
Tontinue
Jung
Jacob Turday
Wilkoch
Nother
Wwe
Carrie Ander
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