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Newspaper

Richmond Mail

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1853

Page

2

Who Is Responsible Richmond Mail Debate 1853

The Richmond Mail editors discuss Democratic defeat in New York. They accuse the same reformers who backed the Buffalo platform and abolitionist elements of sabotaging the party. The piece cites John Van Buren, Martin Grover, John Cochrane, John A. Dix, and others, arguing their influence split the ticket.

New York Peter Francisco National Democrat Washington Union Democrat National Democracy Clinton John van Buren Martin Grover John Cochrane John A. Dix Washington Democratic Buffalo Platform Frederick Douglass Democratic Party North Democratic Party of Franklin Pierce William L. Marcy White House Mr.Guthrie Jefferson Davis

Central Road meeting sparks pro union horn tale in Albemarle

At a Central Road stockholders meeting Gen Gordon of Albemarle spoke to ease east west friction over a Director appointment. He described a three foot horn to be blown atop the Blue Ridge when the first car crosses, signaling unity and prosperity for Virginia. Other notes mock Petersburg editors and hint at Mississippi Senate dynamics between Jefferson Davis and Foote.

Central Road Gordon Albemarle Ohio Virginia Blue Ridge Richmond Alleghanies Jefferson Davis Foote Senate Mississippi

Layman's Argument Against Interdiction of Liquors in Public Life

A pamphlet extracts argue against state or church interdiction of intoxicants. It critiques legal penalties as unrealistic and warns such policy would ban luxuries and foster austere culture. Emphasizes religion and Bible influence as social glue. notes pamphlet sold at Morris's bookstore.

God Philosphy Gaza

Central Railroad stockholders adopt loan and expansion plans

At Metropolitan Hall yesterday the Central Railroad Company stockholders met to authorize a capital increase and a loan not exceeding 1.5 million dollars to extend the eastern terminus to Covington, finish the road to Richmond, relay forty miles of track, and build needed facilities. Committees were appointed to audit accounts and supervise the loan and related actions. The meeting adjourned sine die after thanks to officers.

Metropolitan Hall H. L. Kent B. Brown Hsq Wm. H. Macfarland Board of Public Works Covington Richmond General Assembly S. W. Ficklen A. B. Magruder E. Fontaine B. H. Magruder Albemarle Robert M. Kent Louisa David J. Saunders Thomas R. Price John Wood, Jr Hugh W. Sheffey Augusta B. C. Flannagan Wm. M. Tate J.J. A. Trotter John Hunter W. Ficklen Charlottesville T. W. McCance

Man Arrested After Obstruction on Indianapolis Track

A man placed an iron bar and a cross tie on the Indianapolis and Bellefontaine Railroad track, ten feet east of a gulley bridge. A passenger train neared as the obstructions were removed. Vincent Gray was arrested and held for trial on charges related to the incident.

Indiana State Journal Indianapolis and Bellefontane Vincent Gray

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