Richmond Mail and West Virginia Democratic Clash 1853
The Richmond Mail notes Western Virginians complain of patronage distribution favoring the East, praising Western effort and minority fortitude in politics. It highlights Fayette McMullen’s Concord trip, President-elect’s strategic choice, and calls for Western gratitude rather than bitterness.
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Virginia
Richmond
Bedinger
Charles James
Congress
Tenth Legion
Tennessee
Northwest
Rockingham
Shennandoah
Fayette McMullen
Concord
McMallen
Fayette
McMullen
Nemo
Caleb
Massachusetts
Retrospect of Virginia State Agricultural Exhibition
A brief retrospect notes the Virginia Agricultural Society’s lasting impact after the event. The piece praises the foundation laid for annual gatherings, the social and economic benefits, and the shift from political contention to agricultural advancement and communal improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Society
Agricultural Society of Virginia
Upholding the Statewide Value of Science
The passage extols science as a valuable resource to be felt across the remotest regions of the State and promises revivifying influences and rich, beneficent fruition through its widespread adoption and impact.
Europe in Debt Threatens War and Bankruptcy
The New York Courier argues Europe faces deep indebtedness. England and Prussia fear war’s drain, while France and Austria face near bankruptcy. France bears 300 million annually to service debts and run state, army, and court. Austria owes 1100 million with 112 million revenue. England’s debt strains its power. Russia may be the only large creditholder among autocracies. Capitalists fear cycles of loss from lending to unstable states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Courier
Europe
England
Prussia
France
Austria
Russia
Charity Concert by Madam Sontag Troupe at African Church
A large audience attended the Sunday charity event at the African Church. Madam Sontag, introduced by Dr. John Dove, sang with charm and was thanked with a Bible gift from the trustees of the Lancasterian school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madam Sontag
Madam S
John Dove
Lancasterian School
Dr. Dove
Madam Sontag Troupe Announces Two More Concerts
The Madam Sontag troupe will perform two additional concerts in our city, one this evening and another on Wednesday evening next. Citizens praised last week's entertainments and tickets are available from Mr. Woodhouse as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madam Sontag
Mr. Woodhouse
Madame Sontag
Metropolitan Hall
Halle
James Woodhouse
Sontag
Europe
la Sonnambula
Robin Gray
Sig. Rocco
Main Street
Virginia Agricultural Society meeting at Metropolitan Hall
The Virginia Agricultural Society held Friday night at Metropolitan Hall with many members present despite city departures. Edmund Ruffin accepted the presidency in a graceful speech. N Frances Cabell reported on honorary testimonials. counties pledged more funds. William C. Rives named Warwick & Barksdale in Richmond for $2,000. Adjourned sine die near midnight amid enthusiasm.
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Virginia Agricultural Society
Metropolitan Hall
Edmund Ruffin
N. Frances Cabell
Wm. C. Rives
Richmond
Warwick & Barksdale
B. Johnson Barbour
Revolting Sussex flogging ends in death and arrest
A county of Sussex incident reports Henry Birdsong whipping a slave to death after forcing the boy to report nightly calls. A coroner's inquest found death from numerous blows, and Birdsong was arrested. The report mentions a brutal dog chase and injuries, including an eye knocked out. Also, a separate fugitive case from Portsmouth involved a servant returning on the Baltimore steamer Herald and being recaptured in Baltimore after telegraphic pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sussex
Henry Birdsong
Mr. B
Birdsong
Petersburg Express
Cary Western
Baltimore
Herald
Portsmouth
Western
Ingram the English traveller notes violence in Mississippi
An Englishman’s notebook recalls a brutal incident in Carrollton as Parson Parks is described as skinned by Col. Wilcox during a heated exchange. The piece also mentions American timber bending invention and summarizes California land title disputes and the Tull Henry Cray case with a not guilty verdict after a lengthy trial.
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Mississippi
Granada Republican
Parson Parks
Col. Wilcox
Barry
Carrollton
Tull
Henry Cray
Ingersoll
Quilty
Meeting of New York Merchants Denounces Administration
Special Correspondent reports about a New York merchants meeting on Change expressing disapproval of Secretary Guthrie and President Pierce over Bronson removal. About 600 merchants attended as resolutions condemning the administration were adopted unanimously amid orderly debate and strong local leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Bulletin
New York Merchants
Guthrie
Pierce
Bronson
Phelps
Commerce of
New York
G. B. Lamar
Bank of the Republic
Ely Hoppock
Francis Cottenet
N. T. Hubbard
James Lee
Schuyler Livingston
George Douglas
Washington
Ventilation plans for clipper ships and other marine notes
A note from the Board of Underwriters in New York complains of poor ventilation in clipper ships sailing from the port. The British ship Hrangeline, launched at Liverpool, uses hollow cast iron masts with end doors to ventilate forecastle and hold. The system works at sea and at rest. Also, mackerel yields in Harwich and New England school enrollment and costs are reported. Uncle Sam is said to be troubled by a surplus. A plan to enlarge Boston by annexing adjacent towns is discussed. The Uncle Tom’s Cabin play is criticized by the Philadelphia Ledger for its portrayal of religion and slavery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Underwriters
City of
New York
Hrangeline
Liverpool
Philadelphia Ledger
Desperate Resistance After Night Burglary at Arbour
Local reports detail ongoing nightly robberies at Mr. R. W. Allen's Arbour with a window entry on 12th street. A gunfight ensued when Ned the watchman and Albert confronted a mulatto robber, Ned wounded in the hand, pursuit continuing as police are alerted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Allen
Ned
Albert
Megroes
12Th Street
Allen
Condign
Premium Awards From Henrico Declared in Swine and Poultry Show
A Virginia fair lists prizes for swine and poultry. Kuhn of Henrico wins best boar over two years, and T A Mardy of Norfolk secures best boar over one year. Breeding sows, hog lots, hay, corn grinders, and various premium awards follow, with firms like Mott Lewis & Co. and Whitman & Co. earning top honors for machinery and mills.
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WJ Blackford
Jefferson
Henry Martin
Fairfax
J W Ware
Clarke
John Minor
Stafford
J W Campbell
Albemarle
B W Green
Henrico
BM Francisco
Louisa
Wm Gilmer
W G Smith
Northampton
GY Worthington
Mad
B W Haxall
Hanover
T L Farish
Wood & Price
Prince Edward
JM McCue
Augusta
LD Crenshaw
W Ficklin
S’ A Hardy
Norfolk
R W Nowland
R W Haxall
Ienrico
Tod
Barish
R H Kuhn
S F Christian
RK B Haxall
L Bailey
G@ Skinner
Rappahannock
Tl A Hardy
Gen’ B Peyton
W G Crenshaw
Orange
A Clement
Philadelphia
Dolars
L A Hardy
W W Glenn
Baltimore
Wm Allen
Surry
A Hardy
Gen B Peyton
Lo Jl Nelson
Wm Rives
J N Goldsborough
W C Rives
WW Glenn
Lo P Slaughter
Corbin Warwick
Heifea
Same
L D Crenshaw
R P Graves
OB Williams
Richmond
Wim Laylor
Griffin
W Nicklin
J R Woods
J D Crenshaw
Jno R Woods
L W Eppes
B Hickman
Penn
H Kuhn
Nara
Whitman & Co
Mott, Lewis & Co
Hickok
Pilham
Virginia Military Institute
James Guest
Rennie
Guest
Wooldridge
Chesterfield
Morton
C Burton
Clement
J Moss
Wm Smith
J G Turpin
7 Bower
J Porter
CG Thompson
A C Butters
Massachusetts
J M Garland
HL Taylor
JT Duke
Dr K Powell
Goochland
N Taylor
Yorktown
E Gill
R H Huhn
HJ Christian
DB Gardner
HJ Smith
EL Taylor
J C Burton
F P Wood
EB Powell
J J Bower
R M Hlicks
Wm Palmer
JG Turpin
P O Palmer
Valley Mills
Untitled fragment lists riots and arrests in Port area
Fragmentary OCR notes mention riots and a release order, naming officials and places. The readable items include references to Port, suppression actions, and potential martyrdom notes, but details are incomplete and names are unclear.
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W.B. Baldwin
Lewis Hill
Hatcher & Webster
Starz Guard
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Armory Band
Premius
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P. M. Edmondson
John M. Botts
Tally & Macon
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Union Hill
Virginia Central Railroad
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Kuilin
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