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Newspaper
Richmond Mail
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1854
Page
2
The Richmond Mail reports expanding circulation with a growing daily city and country reach and a thriving semi weekly country edition benefiting advertisers. The note is dated Friday morning May 26, 185.
The piece argues the current administration faces growing burdens from Cuba, the Hard and Soft shell war, and a suite of domestic and foreign issues. It suggests a divided labor scheme with cabinet members handling distinct fault lines, proposing Caleb Cushing oversee plots, Forney lapses, Marcy foreign ministers, Davis fillibusters, and John Van Buren unity efforts to help the administration succeed.
An enthusiastic Charlotte meeting planned a 120 mile link from Wilmington to Charlotte to form the Atlantic Ohio and Tennessee Railroad connecting to the Mississippi Valley by a direct route. The Whig notes four names are needed to trigger an extra legislative session.
News from Cunard America at Halifax reports limited operations in Europe with factions at a standstill. Sweden and allied Powers press an offensive defensive pact while Spain Portugal and Piedmont may join. Odessa bombardment described as not decisive. Am Phion ashore near Revel with possible Russian capture. Consols at 88 and Bank of England rate raise. Flour firm, cotton dull with small decline.
Correspondence from New York dated May 22 1854 describes entering the harbor from Amboy on a steamship with views of Staten Island Governor's Island Blackwell's Island Jersey City and Brooklyn. The writer notes ongoing news about Czar Russia Napier and a Protestant Episcopal Convention debate over Negro representation with skepticism toward perceived sentimentality.
Boone county court refused liquor licenses while Giles and Nicholas counties followed suit. Augusta court granted licenses by 17 to 18, Hanover approved by 6 to 9, and Wood county issued 33 licenses with two refusals last Monday.
Lord Elgin and several provincial officials met the Secretary of State on Tuesday to discuss the fishery and reciprocity. Three provinces favor the Marcy and Cramp ton project while two fishing provinces oppose it unless the American fishing bounty and provincial duty are abolished.
Lieut Isaac G Strain arrived in Washington in poor health following harsh ordeals on the Isthmus of Darien. Masonic Grand Lodge of Virginia to dedicate a new Wheeling hall on the first day of June. Wincheste r Medical College held its annual commencement with two graduates from Fairmont and Frederick County. Ancussaro E Mints former president of the Charleston and Memphis Railroad died after a brief illness in Huntsville Alabama. A caucus of Congressional opponents of the Nebraska bill met in Washington on Tuesday night to prepare an address to Free States. Benton was invited to participate.
Reports from Kentucky Arkansas and Mississippi describe brutal home invasions and killings. In Anderson County Kentucky James McBrayer and wife were attacked with an axe. a stepson was arrested. And in Savannah Georgia Griffith shot Verd? in the street. Dewitt shot in Sweetsville Arkansas. Rozier W Davies assaulted in Clarke County Mississippi. John W Moore, a former minister, cut his throat amid alcoholic distress.
Reports describe a proposed Honduras route to the Pacific with surveys moving forward and a Honduras Congress grant of two and a half million acres to aid construction. Fredericksburg council plans 50000 in bonds to redeem small scrip and fund internal improvements.
A farmer in the Detroit area sold a fat ox hoping for twelve to fifteen hundred pounds of beef. The buyer claimed the weight was short and paid, but the ox escaped at night and returned to the farmer. The butcher later bought the same animal again at a high price, fully paying this time.
A People Beacon correspondent delivers witty reflections on human nature, noting flaw and folly in every condition. The piece compares sunspots to life’s troubles and cites plain truths about beauty, fortune, and behavior, ending with a reminder that perfect beings are myth.
A young New York catechist questions three mudlarks about their names, yielding Dan Daniel Sam Samuel and Jimuel the Jabers. The excerpt notes rising sickness in New England states and cites curious anecdotes about liquor medicine sales and a clock vendor remark.
An advertisement offers genuine St. Julian Claret and various mackerel products for sale by B B Stegal at No 24 Main Street. The listing specifies 40 cases of claret and two sizes of mackerel barrels or boxes available in store.
The America has arrived at Halifax and will reach Boston by tomorrow evening. Reports detail the Odessa bombardment with British and Russian losses, and new telegraph notes on sweden French loans and Baltic events. Market updates show Bank of England rate at 5.5 percent and commodity prices shifting slightly upward.
At Burroro on May 24 the Presbyterian Old School Assembly heard distribution figures: 38,000 books and 26,000 tracts totaling $86,000, with receipts up $12,000 from the prior year. The Domestic Missions Board urged funds for a Washington church and a $50,000 to $100,000 collection. A Danville Seminary debate arose over last year’s committee actions, pitting Danville against New Albany, with Dr Beckenridge opposing. Separately in Louisville on May 23 a Martha Washington conspiracy case saw preliminary trial at Helena. Captain Gummins discharged, others bail set at $2,000 each, bail posted by Kiseane, hinting at potential acquittal.
Privaverism reports a chief clerk of the U S Mint to be a defaulter by a large sum. Figures range from fifteen thousand to one hundred thousand dollars. Circumstances unclear, friends expected to cover losses. The officer once held in high regard.
New York May 24 report details the steamer North Star bringing 700 passengers and $450,000 in gold from Aspinwall. Other shipments list $912,000 from San Francisco on the Panama and $1,237,000 on the Cortes. Military movements, revolutions in Bogota, and political intrigue across Latin America fill the dispatch. Gold districts in Australia cheer markets at Melbourne.
The California Legislature has adjourned. Col Fremont reports a favorable railroad route and will issue a key report soon. California crops look favorable and a rich quartz vein was found near Placerville. The French Consul’s arrest in San Francisco caused excitement amid alleged mismanagement. Rice is in demand in San Francisco as provisions stay dull. Walker’s forces, reduced to 40, have been arrested. Walker is thought to have escaped to Texas.
In Washington on May 23 the Senate friends of the Nebraska Bill plan to allow full latitude in debate and will pass the measure as sent from the House. A Crampton fete honoring Queen Victoria drew a large turnout of government officers and the diplomatic corps. the event was noted as brilliant. In Boston on May 24 the Suffolk County Democratic Committee endorsed the Nebraska Bill by 43 to 8 and resolved to fire 113 guns in salute for each proponent.
Markets report flour up with 6000 barrels sold at 8 12 to 8 25 for State, Southern 8 75 to 8 84. Rye flour and corn meal steady. Western white wheat 2 per bushel, Genessee 52 40. Corn 50 000 bushels at 70 to 71 cents, mixed to 78 for yellow. Oats 56 cents. Rye 114 to 116 cents. Provisions and groceries steady, cotton quiet but firm.
Market notes show flour prices steady with little movement and light grain supply. About 2000 bushels Toward street sold at 8374, 100 bushels City Mills at 825, rye flour 550, corn meal 350 to 31, oats and seeds varied. Provisions steady with pork 1425, prime 13, bacon and lard mixed, dairy products modest. Whiskey and coffee dull, wool prices listed, and an advertisement extols Darrens Sea nise Mixture as a spring and summer remedy from Richmond,Va.
J W Evans of Pearl or 1th Street lives three doors from Main Street in a terse locality description.
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