Revolution in Mexico Dominates Richmond Mail Summary
The Richmond Mail reports a violent Mexican revolution with Santa Anna defeated in battle and slipping from power. The rebels plan a new cabinet led by Don Juan Cevallos as president and expect Santa Anna’s dictatorship to end with aid from investors like Guthrie. The piece questions liberty in Mexican republics and US example’s influence on their fate.
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Mexico
Santa Anita
Santa Anna
Don Juan Cevallos
Mexican Republic
Gadsseen
Guthrie
United States
Outrage on Solon Borland Tied to Central America Mission
The New York Herald reports an assault on Hon. Solon Borland, U S minister to Central America, after he interfered to halt a warrant arrest in Greytown. A mob armed with muskets attacked his hosts, a glass bottle shattered his face, and gunfire targeted a boat with Americans. Fifty guards were hired to protect citizens as Borland travels to New York to present facts to the President.
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New York Herald
Solon Borland
Central America
F. T. Smith
Greytown
Fabius
Borland
New York
Destruction of San Salvador by a Easter Eve Earthquake
The city of San Salvador was destroyed in a single minute by an Easter Sunday earthquake. Over two hundred lives were lost and property valued at more than four million dollars. A week of tremors culminated on Sunday night with a sea like rolling shock lasting fifty seconds, leveling the city and blanketing it in dust.
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San Salvador
Mississippi steamboat disasters cause multi million losses
Secretary Davis reports on Mississippi river disasters for the year ending October 1, 1858. Twenty five steamboats snagged with $1 25 million in property loss and flat boats add $250 thousand. Total annual property loss likely exceeds three million dollars. The same message gives river navigation improvement estimates.
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Fas
Da—vis
Washington Star
Mississippi
Virginia University Catalogue Reflects Thriving Education
A copied catalogue from the University of Virginia for the present session shows a thriving institution. The text highlights the university’s condition as highly gratifying to supporters of thorough and liberal education.
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University of Virginia
Ths
Correspondence from New York on Greeley and city planning
The writer rebukes Greeley for attacking the Nebraska bill and notes a sound public sentiment. He contrasts Northern growth with Richmond’s politics, praises prebuilding streets in Brooklyn, cites heavy taxed city property gains, and mentions visiting Greenwood Cemetery as a notable site. The tone remains observational and local.
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Greeley
Nebraska
House of Representatives
Tom
Express
Mirror
Richmond
Brooklyn
Greenwood Cemetery
Central Railroad Officers Honored for Efficiency and Fidelity
The Fredericksburg Herald lauds Central Railroad officers for their efficiency and fidelity. The tribute notes obstacles faced by the road and praises an impartial observer who testifies to their capable conduct.
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Fredericksburg Herald
Central Railroad
Fugitive Slave Identified Near Alexandria Case Revealed
The fugitive slave mentioned in the telegraphic head belongs to Mr O F Suttle of Alexandria Virginia and escaped from Richmond in March last. He was identified by Mr Wm Brent of Virginia and is said to have agreed to accompany Mr S home.
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O. F. Suttle
Alexandria
Richmond
Wm. Brent
S. Home
Tobacco Factory Burned Near Halifax Court House
The Tobacco Factory of P. and W. M. Howerton near Halifax Court House was burned last week, suspected as arson. It marks the third factory fire in a few years at the same site.
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P. & W. M. Howerton
Halifax Court House
Ward arrival stuns city as Arkansas planter lands by steamer
Mart Ward at Leviett s The Courier reports Matt F Ward arrived yesterday from his Arkansas plantation aboard the steamer Robert J Ward. Word of his presence causes a sensation citywide. Mr W Starbuck proprietor of the Cincinnati Times receives a silver pitcher from three masked men at his home. The inscription calls it a testimonial for advocacy of American principles. The givers are believed to belong to the Know Nothing party.
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Mart Ward
Levievitts
Courier
Matt F. Ward
Arkansas
Robert J. Ward
W. Starbuck
The
Cincinnati Times
Mr. S
Population estimates for Minnesota Territory in 1850s
The St. Anthony Democrat estimates Minnesota Territory population at 25,000 with a 10,000 increase expected this year. It notes 1850 white residents numbered 6,038 and St. Anthony town had over 2,060 people, up from 657 in 1850.
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Yay
St. Anthony
Minnesota
Cornerstone laid for Baptist Church in Fredericksburg
The corner stone of the Baptist Church in Fredericksburg will be laid with ceremonies on Tuesday June 6. Rev Dr Fuller to deliver the address on the occasion. RH Barre elected Teller of the Branch Bank of Virginia in Petersburg, replacing Allen L Archer who resigned. Ti Pustic Lands in Washington Territory. University of Virginia catalogue lists 485 students, eleven professors and six assistant tutors. Historic claims about Gen Smith and other figures noted.
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Baptist Church
Fredericksburg
Dr. Fuller
RH. Barre
Bank of Virginia
Petersburg
Allen L. Archer
Washington Territory
General Land Office
Congress
Oregon
Ster
University of
Prentice and Courier Clash Over Ward Trial Views
A fortnight of exchanges between Prentice of the Losinville Journal and the Courier editor ends with Prentice publishing a rebuke. The Courier had republished our Friday reply, and the feud is marked by sharp invective and literary allusions to a doomed climber and a flood.
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Prentice
Losinville Journal
Courier
The
Live Lords in Washington Describe Earl of Elgin’s Visit
The Washington correspondent sketches the Earl of Elgin and Countess of Elgin visiting the U S capital. The Earl is tallish, red faced, round headed, about forty five, demurely dressed, with a genial, intelligent demeanor. The Countess is praised for beauty and poise, though she is not pictured in person.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Pennsylvanian
Daguer
Earl of Elgin
Johr Gull
Editors and readers weigh the toil behind newspapers
A century old reflection on editors as the mind behind daily papers. Readers misjudge the labor, paying mere pennies while editors craft sermons, satire, economies, and epitaphs. Also notes underwriters denying grain bulk shipments and an upcoming Chicago to Rock Island excursion with steamboat travel to the Falls of St Anthony and back.
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New York
Chicago and
Rock Island
Chicago
Mississippi River
Great River
Falls of St. Anthony
Cathedral of Antwerp Tower and Chime of Ninety Nine Bells
The Antwerp cathedral rises 402 feet with an upper gallery at 622 steps. At that height a chime of 99 bells fills the city with music at dusk. The piece also offers brief social musings on marriage and frugality.
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Antwerp
Bearded Lady and a Minister's Sauages in Pockets Pranks
A minister on the way to a funeral is distracted by an elderly widow who stuffs sausages into his coat pockets. Dogs chase the scent at the graveside and a speaker receives a boot on the steps while the minister jokes about sausages in his pocket. A British court ruling on hissing theater audiences is critiqued. Barnum is mocked for his advertising and the Bearded Lady is featured.
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Germantown
Barnum
Barnum’s
Pittsburg Post editor shows typesetting in first effort
The editor of the Pittsburg Post issues a playful note on his first typesetting attempt and jokes about self teaching. The county press and New Haven Democrats mark actions with light quips and gun salutes accompanying legislative news.
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Pittsburg Post
Spanish Mixture Praised as Superior Blood Tonic
A Richmond Virginia testimonial extols ASPriMe AnD Summer Meniciyz care ter s Spanish Mixture as highly effective for blood cleansing and liver tonic action. It claims strong healing power, humors drawn to the surface, and numerous cures by respectable citizens, urging a trial bottle to prove its benefits.
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Care Ter
Richmond
Marriage of William D. Southall to Harrint A. Shelton
Married May 11 at Rural Plains Hanover by Rev C H Rosa. William D. Southall of Smithfield Isle of Wight county to Harrint A daughter of Col Edwin Shelton.
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Rural Plains
Hanover
C. H. Rosa
William D. Southall
Smithfield
Isle of Wight County
Harrint A
Edwin Shelton
Death of Dr Albert C Pleasant at age 37
Dr Albert C Pleasant died after a prolonged illness on Saturday night. He was in his 38th year. Friends and relatives are invited to his funeral today Monday at 4 o'clock from his father Archibald Pleasants residence on 5th street.
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Albert C. Pleasant
Archibald Pleasants
5Th Street
Riot at Faneuil Hall as Burns fugitive case shocks Boston
May 27 1843 Boston reports violent riot after abolition speeches at Faneuil Hall. Deputy U S Marshal died from wounds, several others injured. Military and marine detachments guard the courthouse amid mass crowds, with examinations continuing and Burns custody disputed.
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Boston
Faneuil Hall
Burns
U.S. Marshall
Isabel Arrives with Havana News and Marine Dispatches
The steamer Isabel brings Havana dates to the 22d. quiet on the island but French aid seen as likely in any Spain United States conflict. The Captain General hosts a State Ball with English and French officers. Business dull at Hasayana. sugar steady, codfish scarce, lard revived, freights unchanged. The brig Sterling wrecked at Conch reef. Sea Lion refloated after going ashore at Delta shoal.
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Cuanteston
Isabel
Rollins
Havana
France
Spain
United States
Cararerson
Hasyana
Europe
London
New York
Sterling
Boston
Matanzas
Montreal
Sea Lion
Bath
Maine
Delta
Solar eclipse observations at Georgetown College Observatory
Scientific note from Nelipse Washmeton dated May 26 reports WB eclipse observations at Georgetown College Observatory. Prof Sestin used a Throughton & Simons equatorial for first contact and strong final contact. Prof Curley set up a screen for students to view, Mr Langdon observed with a Munich universal, and a bright gold line bounding the lunar disc appeared near contacts. Time needed for definite results.
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Washmeton
Georgetown College Observatory
Sestin
Munich
Abolition Meeting in Faneuil Hall Draws Large Attendee
At Faneuil Hall in Boston on May 26 a fugitive slave meeting drew a large crowd. G R Russell of Roxbury was elected president with several vice presidents and secretaries. Speakers claimed authorities would not block a rescue, leaving the event a source of controversy. Regular church notes follow.
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Boston
Faneuil
Hell
G. R. Russell, Esq
Roxbury
Powder Mills Explode Causing Deaths in Two Towns
Hanrego Hanmer's powder mill blast kills two and injures several. In Sancentizs New York four mills explode, seven people die instantly.
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Hanrego
Hanmer
Sancentizs
N. Y
Fugitive Slave Anthony Burns Arrested in Boston
U S Marshal Freeman arrested Anthony Burns on a fugitive slave warrant from U S Commissioner E G Loring. Burns, a slave of Charles T Suttle of Alexandria Virginia, escaped from Richmond in March and worked in Boston Brattle Street. He was taken to the Court House for night custody amid a quiet commotion of onlookers.
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Boston
U.S. Marines
Bird
Court House
Smith
James Batchalder
U. S
Marshall
Independent Cadets of
Boston Light Infantry
Rogers
Col. Wright
Burns
Barns
U.S
Freeman
E. G. Loring
Anthony Burns
Sera Vice
Chas. T. Suttle
Alexandria
Court Street
Brattle Street
Richmond
Coffin Pitts
Marshal Freeman
Lord Elgin Likely to Mediate U S Spain Dispute
Washington reports that Lord Elgin will address the Cuba dispute between the United States and Spain along with Mr. Marey. His moderation and knowledge of Madrid views give hope for a satisfactory settlement. The Supreme Court adjourned to the first Monday in December.
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Washington
Lord Elgin
United States
Spain
Cus
Court of Madrid
Marey
Supreme Court
Fugitive Slaves Arrested in New York City Case
Three fugitive slaves were arrested in New York this morning claimed by David Smith and Jacob Grove of Washington County Maryland. They admitted their status and were surrendered by the commissioner. They were sent to Baltimore and a telegraphic despatch was sent to Philadelphia to intercept their passage.
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New York
David Smith
Jacob Grove
Washington County
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Outrage at Corisco Reported by Cortes Captain
Capt Stanhope of the Cortes from Gaboon reports that natives burned church and mission houses at Corisco before departure. Two American female servants perished in the flames. He notes the West coast has been very sickly.
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New York
Stanhope
Scr
Cortes
Gaboon
Corisco
Wickham Wins Sheriff Race in Wheeling Contest
In Wheeling on May 26 the sheriff election concluded with Wickham defeating the Know-Nothing opponent in a heated race.
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Wuerina
Wickham
Market Whispers Higher Breadstuffs and Grain Prices
New York on May 27 reports a shade easier overall market with firmer breadstuffs. Sales include 7 000 bbls at 8 44 for State and 375 to 381 for Southern flour while wheat and corn show active trading. red wheat around 2.02 2.05 in spots, white Michigan 2.24, corn 71 78 cents, oats 56 57 cents, rye about 1.16.
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New York
Michigan
Cecilia Young Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert
Cecilia Young presents a first grand concert at Metropolitan Hall on Monday next May 29. Assisted by Signor Da Costa and Herr Tilllow, the program includes piano solos, arias, Irish ballads, flute variations, and duets. Doors open at 7, concert at 8, tickets $1 available at hotels music stores and hall. secured seats by box office application.
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RS. Cecilia Young
Metropolitan Hall
Signor DA Costa
Herr Thillow
Thilow
Taraivs Hall
Cecesta Young
T. X. da Costa
da Costa
Agato Gulielme
C. Young
Mr. da Costa
Jas. Woodhouse
Slash Cottage
SGI
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Richmond Mail
A. A. Rose
W M. Semple
Mr. Borland
Prail
Chepultepec
Julius Cesar
Belisarius
Marlborough
Napoleon
Jackson
Madison
Newspapers and Editors
Board of Underwriters
Negler
England
Obay
Cuba
New Haven
A. Bodeker
Main Street
Hagar
Marine News
Richmondy
Mitchell
Totich Ck CG
Wm.i. Smith
Fim
WM. I. Smith
Samuel 8
Burch
St. Julien
the Mails
Tremendonia
Waneuil Balk
Presbyterian Assembly
Old School
Burrato
Danville Seminary
Breckenridge
McMaster
Committee On Seminaries
House
New Orleans
Nashville
Columbus
Pittsburg
Washington Affairs
Africa
Wheeling
Cecelia Young
Donizetti
Messrs
DA Costa and
Kate Kearney
Moore
Icorice
Davenport, Allen & CO
Clay
1St
John McConnell
Goddin & Apperson
UST
F R Riliott
A Morris
Main St
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