Rotation in Office and the State Fair
The Richmond Mail urges against rotation in office, arguing it spoils merit and harms liberty. It condemns equalizing patronage across regions and parties, preferring appointments based on honesty, capability, and constitutional faithfulness. The piece also notes the ongoing State Fair drawing widespread public interest.
Concert Tonight at African church with Sontag and stars
Madame Sontag arrives from abroad and attends a ploughing match at the Fairgrounds. The grand concert features Paul Julien Signor Rocco Alfred Jaell and Sontag herself. A free Sunday school concert follows, while one dollar tickets go on sale at James Woodhouse’s Bookstore. Rail road officers admitted free with gate notice. John Mitchel sails from Sidney and is expected next steamer from California.
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Madame Sontag
Paul Julien
Signor Rocco
Alfred Jaell
Sontag
Henrietteh Sontag
Luigi Rocco
Iraliagi Opera
Alifred Jaell
The Home Paper and Political Gossip From 1850s Richmond
The item reviews a weekly literary family newspaper in Richmond by E. A. Gallaher and notes a broad set of 1850s digests. It mentions Van Buren’s Umpire posting in London, Pierce’s Kitchen Cabinet, Koszta prison, Franklin expedition news, a St Louis to New York rail link, a Bronson letter critique, world gold yield, and Lady Franklin’s search ship Isabel with its Ambiguity.
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Richmond
E. A. Gallaher
van Buren
United States
Mixed Commission
London
McClure
John Franklin
Sir John Franklin
Admiralty
Mellville Island
Behring
Erebus
Beechy Island
Beltrine
John Barrow
Axother Letten
Jupge Bronson
New York
Bronson
Guthrie
Lady Fransin
Sxanon
New Hussano
Valpariso
Isabel
Lady Franklin
Distressing Accident Near Lebanon Ended in Death
A young man named Brice Edwards of Isaac Vermillion's employ died after a wagon accident on a steep hill near Lebanon, Russell County. The wagon overturned when the yoke broke, mangling him. he died the following morning at about 2. Other notes report tidbits on Indian gold bullets, Tennessee politics, Crystal Palace plans, a Judge Constable fire loss, and various railroad and telegraph items.
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Lebanon
Russell County
Brice Edwards
Isaac Vermilion
Judge Constable
Port Deposit
Elkton
The Fair Exhibition Draws Ten Thousand Visitors
The Fair drew about ten thousand visitors, with thorough coverage of exhibits not previously noted. Objects ranged from carved works by L Franck to wax cherries by Mrs Evans, quilts, embroidery by numerous makers, millinery, breads, preserves, pickles, and various woollen goods. Notable displays included James River granite, a Leigh Street Baptist Church model, and an improved winnower. A team of four calves drawn by two boys from Fairfax drew special attention.
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Andrew Pizzini
Eliza Jackson
Cumberland
Same
Kimpel
Richmond
Ammer
Botetourt
Newman
Madison
Haxall
Adams & Co
Henry Cox
Henrico
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Exchange Hntel
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St. Joseph’s Academy
Caroline G. Collier
Mary Bohannan
G. W. Langhorne
R. G. Allen
Matilda McAdam
Joseph
J. H. Zimmerman
Halifax
8. Gilliam
Dinwiddie
Alice A. Reins
M.C. Eskridge
N. B. Hamilton
Buckingham Collegiate Institute
Susan Archer
James River
J. W. Davies
Leigh Street Baptist
Thomas L. Starke
J. E. Kelly
W. F. Pagett
Clarke County
J.doyle
Fredericksburg
Union
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Staunton
Brooks, Bell & Co
C. H. Wynne
Albott & Brother
J. R. Anderson
H. M Smith
Mr. Howe
E. Dove
W. P. W. Taylor
Pemberton & Brother
C. A. Strecker
R. W. Allen
Robt, McNamee
Cottrell
Otey & Goff
J. J. Brown
R. A. Banks
Madison County
Mr. B
Alonzo Miller
J.S. Atlee
L. B Farnsworth
Bennett & Beers
Adolphus Morris
Lewis Bailey
Fairfax County
Virginia
Bailey
Armory Band Delights Fair Grounds Crowd
The Armory Band at the Fair grounds yesterday played excellent music to a large crowd that attended with pleasure. The band’s employment is noted as a good feature in the arrangements.
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Armory Band
Fairgrounds
Carpenter Pay Rates In Wage Labour Markets
Fragmentary OCR notes mention carpenters and wages with references to pay rates and labour terms. The readable portion hints at wage discussions or calculations but lacks full context, names, dates, or locations to form a complete, verifiable item.
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