Closing Ceremonies at Virginia State Agricultural Show
Ex-President Tyler delivered the closing address at the Richmond Agricultural Society event. He praised Virginia’s improving economy, urged land improvement to curb emigration, and extolled farming as a noble, prosperous calling. The piece invites families to the next state exhibition and envisions widespread prosperity across the state.
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Tyler
Agricultural Society
Philip St. George Cocke
Hsg
trans-Alleghany
Virginia
Mr. Tyler
Dress codes in diplomacy spark republican debate
A editorial criticizes Secretary Marcy for ordering American diplomats to wear black coats instead of gold lace and buttons. It argues costume should not replace substance, cites disobedience by Soule and Belmont, and favors traditional uniforms and formal attire across professions.
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Pierce
Marcy
State of
New York
Secretary Marcy
Monsieur Soule
Mynheer Belmont
Judge Mason
No Uniforms for Officers Debate Sparks Republican Talk
A vigorous debate questions abolishing officer uniforms and symbols from naval, army, dragoon, and clerical ranks to illustrate the supposed simplicity of Republican institutions. Opponents warn of eroding tradition while proponents press for visible reform.
Sontag Defies Praise At African Church Concert
The Thursday night concert at the African Church drew universal praise for Madam Sontag whose dulcet notes charmed the audience. Julien Jaell and Rocco were applauded for their distinguished abilities. A second performance is promised tonight with the Charity Concert at 11 o clock. seats available at Mr James Woodhouse's Book Store.
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Madam Sontag
Julien
Jaell
Rocco
Richmond
James Woodhouse
Sig. Rocco
Mad
Sontag
Alf
Juell
Edinbor
Paul Julien
Grandnett
Sig
Alfred Jaell
Madame Sontag
Main Street
Crystal Palace to stay open through winter
The New York Mirror reports Crystal Palace directors will keep the exhibition open over winter instead of closing in December. Strong profits since opening and high daily receipts, about four thousand dollars, with expenses around six hundred. Fortifying with extra stoves, the city may enjoy the attraction through next season. Also telegraphic news of potential war between Russia and Turkey and price rises in flour, wheat, corn, and cotton.
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The
New York Mirror
Crystal Palace
Russia
Turkey
Africa
State Agricultural Society elects officers at Metropolitan Hall
Metropolitan Hall was crowded for the State Agricultural Society meeting. Prof Maupin spoke on chemistry and agriculture. Officers were unanimously re-elected: President Philip St George Cocke. Vice Presidents Edmund Ruffin Lewis Harvie Willoughby Newton Thomas Preston John R Edmunds Samuel L Christian George W Summers. Treasurer W G Crenshaw. A permanent Secretary will be appointed, plate valued at 300 dollars to C B Williams was resolved upon, thanks to railroads and Richmond citizens.
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John R. Edmunds
Samuel L Christian
George W. Summers
W. G. Crenshaw
Richmond
C. B. Williams
Affray in Danville as McDearman stabbed during election night
An affray disturbed Danville on election night when James M. McDearman was seriously stabbed by a man named Ramy with a chisel. Ramy was arrested after a chase, and the case will undergo legal investigation. The report also notes various global and national items from that period, including rumors of a Sonora expedition, Russian military estimates, and other brief notices.
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Danville
Exchange Hotel
James M. McDearman
Ramy
Fragmented 19th century notes tease readers with arrests and curiosities
A garbled column reports on mislaid purses and missing N B Thompson with seven hundred dollars, arrests in Norfolk, and a Massachusetts constitutional convention. It rails at exaggerated claims about colonies, mentions curious Norfolk bound curiosities including a 764 pound woman and a 35 inch high lady, cites political chatter on Tennessee Senator Bell, Bennett’s French mission, and a tightening money market. It notes Fourth of July toasts, death of Andrew Jackson Allen, a Detroit nursery partner ad, slave abscondings from Portsmouth and Norfolk, a handsome Norfolk ship on the stocks, and Erastus Brooks’s nomination for New York State Senate.
Death notice for Lucy W. Saunders in Henderson Kentucky
Lucy W. Saunders aged 32 wife of Robt A Saunders died October 27 in Henderson Kentucky. Funeral at Monumental Church Saturday November 5 at 4 o clock. Friends and acquaintances of J W Randolph and the family invited.
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Henderson
Kentucky
Lucy W. Saunders
Robt. A. Saunders
Monumental Church
J. W. Randolph
Marine Arrivals Report with Colonies and Cargoes
The schooner Schr J T Truman, Griffin from Albany arrived with lumber for EB F Ragland & Co and F Whitfield. The Schr Sharon, Nickerson from Boston delivered mdze to D Currie. The Schr Charles Whiting, Inman from Philadelphia carried coal to W H Davis & Co.
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J T Truman
Griffin
Albany
Ragland & Co
Whitfield
Sharon
Nickerson
Boston
Premiums awarded at the State Fair portions listed
The Virginia State Fair awarded premiums across Experiments Farming and Livestock categories. Notable names include Edmund Ruffin of Prince George and Com. Ap. C. Jones of Fairfax for experiments on fodder lime manure and corn tilage. Best farms honored include Gen. Steinberger of Rockbridge and Richard Sampson of Goochland. Additional prizes cover wheat tobacco sweet potatoes turnips carrots pumpkins and several classes of oxen and sheep with multiple individuals named.
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Prince George
Ap. C. Jones
Fairfax
Com
Thomas Jones, Jr
Richmond County
J. R. Bryan
Gloucester
R. R. Burton
Rockbridge
Gen. P. S. Steinberger
Richard Sampson
Goochland
George H. Burwell
Clarke
William H. Harrison
Wm. Sayres
Norfolk County
William Garth
Albemarle
J. R. Kent
Montgomery
Hill Carter
Charles City
G. B. Bell
Jefferson
J. A. Selden
Robert Taylor
Henrico
J. M. McCue
Augusta
J.B. Richardson
Charlotte
J.R. Woods
P. Racey
Mecklenburg
Edmund Ruffin, Jr
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