Southern Union Demands Equal Rights Amid Boston Mob
The Richmond Mail denounces a Boston mob that shot down a U S Marshal aide, argues Fugitive Slave Law uphold must be respected, and calls for South to gain true equal rights under the Constitution. It warns of continued Northerns arrogance and urges independence in trade and policy, citing Spooner and a Southern editor. Hon Kenneth Mayner of North Carolina will speak at Seaboard Agricultural Society near Norfolk on October 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
South
Boston Common
Spooner
Daniel
Kenneth Mayner
North Carolina
Seaboard Agricultural Society
Norfolk
Weller
Douglas
Congress
Burns
Hallet
Syracuse
Mesers, Cobb and Wheaton
General Conference Sets Nashville as Missionary Society Location
The General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South in Columbus Ga on 22d inst decided to relocate the Missionary Society to Nashville Tennessee after the 8d Monday of April 1855. Officers elected include Dr Sehon Secretary of Foreign Missionary Society W R Ellston Treasurer Rev E H Myers Assistant Treasurer at Charleston Rev H N McTgiere Assistant Treasurer at New Orleans and Rev D R McAnally Assistant Treasurer at St Louis The session fixed final adjournment for Tuesday the 30th inst and discussed Revisale with postponement to the next day The ordination of new Bishops was set for Sunday the 28th inst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Conference
M. EE. Church, South
Columbus
The
Missionary Society
Nashville
Tennessee
Dr. Sehon
Foreign Missionary Society
W. R. Ellston
New Orleans
D. R. McAnally
St. Louis
Largest Strawberries And Essex Hospitality Earn Praise
A note of thanks from a resident in our old native Essex county praises a lady friend for a bowl of strawberries described as the largest and finest seen. The writer extols Essex hospitality and its beautiful women and genuine, generous men, vowing loyalty to Essex against all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
Old
Secret mission to St Domingo linked to annexation policy
The paper reports a rumored American push to install a pro US annexation policy in St Domingo, alleging a secret commissioner aims to shape Hayti's government as a slaveholding state. It also notes Senator Douglas's proposed inquiry into recognizing Dominica's independence and opening diplomatic ties as part of this strategy. G P R James hosted a royal birthday dinner with Norfolk officials and naval officers including Farragut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Domingo
Hayti
United States
Douglas
Senate
Washington
Republic of
Dominica
Williamsburg officer attacked. $500 reward offered
AiLen Linpeay a Williams burg police officer was violently assaulted by an unknown assailant last Friday. He was left with severe injuries and was not expected to recover. Citizens held a meeting and offered a $500 reward for the assassin's detection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AiLen Linpeay
Williamsburg
Fragmented 19th century news mix from Augusta and Cuba
A garbled late 1800s dispatch reports a gypsum quarry on the Virginia and Tennessee line, Cuban island quiet, and a French naval alliance with expectations of conflict with the United States. It notes Sheriff Avenera Hixerton Col McCue, Augusta licensing spirits, Staunton Vindicator against extra session, and New York papers seeking redress over foreign vessel seizures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Charleston
New York Times
France
United States
Avenera Hixerton
Col
M. H. McCue
Augusta County
Jacob Baylor
Last Day in New York Describes Rain and City Habits
Correspondence from New York on May 25 portrays a rain soaked day with Broadway umbrellas and crowded traffic. The writer notes brisk pace of women, self care in wet weather, and disdain for passersby from Washington to New York while criticizing slave drivers and railway conductors in sharp, humorous tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broadway
Virginia
Baltimore Patriot
Washington
Washington and Baltimore Road
Greeley
Correspondence from Waussington on Senate action and Boston riot
May 28 1854 correspondence notes calm after Nebraska bill passage and rising tensions. Reports a Boston riot over a fugitive slave case with Deputy Marshal murdered, military deployed, and calls for strong enforcement. Blames Sumner for inflaming passions, cites local and national political dissatisfaction, and mentions Extra Billy among Virginia figures. Lord Silgin pursues Fishery talks with Marcy. Administration seen as at risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waussington
Senate
Nebraska
Boston
Davis
War Department
Sumner
Massachusetts
Col. C. F. Suttle
Alexandria
Virginia
Extra Billy
Tyler
Lord Silgin
Marcy
Nebraska Bill Passed Sparks Debate in Washington May 26 1854
The Senate approved the Nebraska Bill amid partisan tension. Critics warn the Clayton amendment risks territorial suffrage limits, while the bill grants voting rights to those declaring intent to become citizens. Contemporaries condemn unparliamentary conduct and fear renewed debate over slavery as major issues reopen.
Washington notes predict warlike move against Spain
Potomac, a Washington correspondent for the Baltimore Patriot, forecasts a near warlike message to Congress over Cuban conduct. He argues Pierce aims to seize Cuba by any means, aiding his bid for re election, while England and France will side with Spain despite eastern war distractions. He predicts Whig and Democratic support for a Whig style presidency, urging a candidate who adheres to broad republican principles and avoids conciliations with enemies. Addison Vaught of Elizabeth, Wirt County, killed himself at the American Hotel in Parkersburg after domestic trouble, dying Wednesday following a two day decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Washington
Baltimore Patriot
Congress
Spain
Cuba
Pierce
Heok
Crook
Democratic Party
England
France
East
United States
Whig Party
Wirt
Parkersburg
Wheat at Dunnsville Grown Without Guano Sparks Interest
A Dunnsville correspondent reports a five foot ten inch wheat stalk from the field of Mr. John I. Cave thorn, grown without guano, noting it as ahead of the season. Also mentions TER Spanish Mixture touted for blood action liver tonic and humoral cleansing with numerous cures cited by Richmond residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunnsville
Jno
Richmond
Boston Riot Feeds Fear With Troops In Court House
Boston May 28 violent agitation around the Burns fugitive case spreads. Militia guard the Court House and city hall while ministers plead for Burns escape. Abolitionists organize secret meetings as false alarms spark panic in Syracuse and across New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Theodore Parker
Wendell Phillips
Court House
United States
City Hall
Suttle
Byrne
Salem
Worchester
New Bedford
New England
Vigilance Committee
James Bachelder
Terrible Hoboken Ferry Bridge Disaster Strikes Crowd
A bridge collapse at Hoboken opposite New York during the 5 o'clock boat rush sent hundreds into the water. A number are feared drowned while many survivors are seriously injured. bodies not yet recovered as the scene remains horrific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hoboken
Indiana Democrats Back Nebraska Kansas Act at State Conven tion
The Indiana Democratic State Convention in Indianapolis nominated candidates and adopted resolutions by 121 to 3. They fully approve the act applying federal law to Nebraska and Kansas Territories and assert state constitutions determine their own provisions, opposing the Clayton amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Conventigne Crucimati
Indianapolis
U. States
Nebraska
Kansas
Congress
Santa Anna Victorious in Mexico City Welcomed on May 16
From New Orleans May 26 the Orizaba arrives with Mexico City dates the 18th reporting Santa Anna's triumph over Alvarez after Acapulco siege. Government journals note storming Mount Peregrano and rebel retreat but truth is uncertain. Gadsden treaty news had reached Vera Cruz on the 11th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
New Orleans
Orizaba
Vera Cruz
City of Mexico
Santa Anna
Alvarez
Acapulco
Banco
Mount Peregrano
Democrats Defining their Positions in New York Districts
Democrats James Maurice Mersis John Wheeler Jared V Peck Rufus W Peckham and Andrew Oliver from New York districts plan an address to constituents. They define their positions oppose the Nebraska Bill and denounce the President and Cabinet as pursuing a long premeditated plan to forge a sectional Southern party with the executive as its leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mersis
James Maurice
John Wheeler
Jared V. Peck
Rufus W. Peckham
Andrew Oliver
New York
Street Riots Erupt Over Preacher in New York Park
A riot in the Park pitted Catholics against supporters of a street preacher. Several injured by bricks and clubs, police intervened, and multiple arrests followed. A Brooklyn clash during a Methodist Colporteur’s preaching left some hurt and several arrests, though none seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Slave Excitement in Alexandria Riot Links in Boston
Alexandria May 28 great excitement over the Boston riot. Public sentiment runs against Sumner and Mr Giddings and a few others. The turmoil stirs discussions on slavery and politics in the city as residents react to national events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Boston
Senny
Sumner
Giddings
Grain market report from New York and Baltimore
New York trade on May 29 shows flour advancing 12 cents a bushel and grain firmer, with flour at $925, wheat rising by 2 to 10 cents, and corn quoted 71 to 73 cents. In Baltimore also on May 29 flour at $850 and wheat firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Southern
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richmond Mail
A. A. Ruse
W.M. Semple
General Conference of the
M. E. Church, South
G. P. R. James
Hunter Woodis
Francis T. Mallory
T. Sawyer
Major Myers
King of Holland
Deveraux
Newton
Breeze
Farragut
Barron
Sterrett
Navy
Virginia and Tennessee
Lynchburg
Palestine
Rotschilds
County Court of
Augusta
Ardent Spirits
Staunton
Messrs. Guthrie and
House of Representatives
House
North and South Air Line Railroad
the Mails
Aguayra Coffee
Davenport
Allen & CO
WM Sattlur
Main Street
Sattler
Satler
Main St
Tance
Davenport, Allen & CO
NEWS
Telegraph
Patent Office
Faulkner
Marshall
Barna
Court Square
A. Bodeker
Marine News
Port OF Richmond
Pocahontas
Jones, Belt, Moise
Ludlam & Watson
White Shoals
Swhr
Gallego
Smith
City Point
Swhss
Ocean
Mitchell
Baltimore
Phillips
Wm Spear
Buntony
Metropolitan Hall
Geo. Kunkel
Richmond, VA
Kunkel
Nightingale Opera Troupe
Jullien
Anna Zerr
GU Uy
John T. Ford
BAKER
Messrs Purcell & Ladd
Bennett & Beers
Alexander Buval
Adie & Gray
J H Blair Broad
Todd & Christian
Petersburg
R Lyman
King & Toy
EF Camm
E Baker
Central Rail Road CO
Areamont
T Amesting
Blue Ridge
J. Garrett
Leila
Island
Jane W Hoopser
Agnes Strickland
Rolando
Lucy Aiken
Wood
Sister Mary
OTICE
Cq-Partnership
Wm. I. Smith
Samuel S. Burch
St. Julien
J Bstegal
Scortce
Y 29
Davenport, Aglen & CO
John McConnell
Goddin & Apperson
UST
F R Elliott
Amorris
Bodeker
Scott
James X Moary
Ans
Mil Nindry
Anthorise
Wright
Susan Wy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!