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Newspaper
Richmond Mail
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1853
Page
2
The Richmond Mail notes large readership with city and country editions and previews telegraphic dispatches. It reports a decisive Whig triumph in New York similar to Maryland and promises more detailed coverage later.
A sharp critique labels Prince John as a vain performer who craves public light and can’t stay behind the scenes. The piece traces his abolitionist shifts from Free Soil to Freesoilism, recalls 1848 Democratic and Van Buren actions, and warns the Prince may reopen old alliances and destabilize the National Democracy at Tammany Hall.
A local paper voices dissatisfaction with the choice of Secretary Mr Ruffin citing his distance from the city while praising his abilities. It argues General Richardson deserved the post given his prior successes with the society and questions the Executive Committee for the decision. The piece notes possible strategic reasons for the choice and preserves support for Ruffin’s qualifications.
The piece surveys a cautious stance on novelty and invention, noting the telegraph and steam engine remain superior to balloons or flying machines. It cites Capt. Ericsson and Mr. French as experiments requiring rigorous testing, while rebutting a Tobacco Plant critique of correspondents and defending local journalists amid political contention and a Louisville tragedy.
At a Friday meeting in Norfolk the Rev Charles Minigerode was unanimously chosen Rector to fill the vacancy created by Rev G D Cummins leaving St James Church for the city. The report notes Cummins’ departure prompted the appointment.
In Perry County Ohio a violent local contest over the courthouse site produced illegal votes in several townships. Totals show large party swings and calls to voters to uphold ballot purity, warning of consequences to republican trust and urging honest scrutiny amid the 1850s election murk. A wedding notice follows this report.
Virginia Anderson and Frances Mathews faced charges after Jacob Martin acceded in court to recount loss of a $30 Virginia money pocket book. Martin’s varying statements, a pistol firing incident, and witness testimony led the Mayor to discharge all involved. Separate proceedings followed for Allen and Albert on burglary and related thefts. Allen remanded to Hastings Court. Allen’s case coupled with Albert’s. Albert Brown was ordered 25 lashes for insolence to Mr. Lewis Hyman.
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