Democracy and the sub treasurys fate in politics
The speaker argues democracy differs from party control, condemns spoils politics, and criticizes the current sub treasury scheme as impractical and undermining hard money. He recounts checks from 1848, asserts violations, and urges the Whig party to stay firm while opposing secessionist influence and corrupted governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Botts
John
Thomas Gilbert
Virginia
Daniel Graham
Treasury
Capitol
Mr. Johnson
Secretary of the Navy
Mr. Mason
Congress
Sub-Treasury
Walker
Mr. Polk
Bank of the Metropolis
Congar
Department
Root
Ohio
New Orleans
Cincinnati
New York
Philadelphia
Gen. Taylor
Whig Party
Flag Aloft Metaphor in Fractious Political Debate
A speaker urges parties to avoid taking responsibility for new measures and proposes raising a flag as a symbol to unite discontented factions. He cautions members to be wise and prudent, forecasting future events in 1856 and thanking the audience for their attention.
Mr Botts Speech Published in Richmond Mail
The Richmond Mail announces the conclusion of Mr Botts speech in today’s issue with the full speech to appear in tomorrow’s country edition. The paper notes expanding daily circulation and a large semi weekly country edition offering advertisers access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Righmond Mail
Political factions clash over party loyalty and appointments
A long critique contrasts General Scott and General Pierce with Free-Soilers, noting partisan shifts and supposed insincerity. It questions unity within the Democratic ranks, cites Guthrie Cushing and Dickinson, and includes a letter from Richardson clarifying his role in the State Agricultural Society amid the Central Railroad committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Scott
Gen. Pierce
Democratic Party
Gen. Scott
Gen
Pierce
van Buren and
Buffalo Platform Party
Guthrie
Bronson
Cushing
Democrats
Massachusetts
Fillmore
Daniel S. Dickinson
Baltimore
General Pierce
Dickinson
Washington Union
New York
John van Buren
Compromise Party
Refutation Of An 11th Instant Fair Report
A Richmond paper’s account of the recent city fair is challenged. The writer accuses the article of gratuitous statements about sleeping on benches and poor hotel relief. Petersburg’s petition for the next fair is contested, and a committee member affirms the opposite of the cited claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Cockade
Richmond
Committee exertions in distributing accommodations praised
The text asserts committee members pressed hard to provide beds for many, including unknown individuals housed at a private residence and La Fayette Hall, denying the claim of ladies sleeping in hacks as preposterous. It warns Tobacco Plant may gain notoriety, but questions whether that fame is desirable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing Committee
la Fayette Hall
Arrived Schr New Packet at Gwathmey to Smithfield
A vessel named Schr New Packet arrived at Gwathmey with cargo destined for Smithfield, following a routing from J Winston. The schooner Schr Menrico sailed from Chester New York with a cargo marked mdz to D Cur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schr New Packet
Gwathmey, Smithfield
Mdz
J Winston
Menrico
Chester
New York
Richmond and Fredericksburg vs Central Rail Road ruling
Local update outlines Judge Meredith's injunction decision on passenger carriage between Richmond and the Junction, noting prior Supreme Court findings on Central Rail Road charter and cross-town rights. Also recounts a large tobacco factory fire on 20th Street causing extensive losses, a gruesome discovery, and Henrico County cases including Neidt verdict and Melton preliminary trial details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan Meredith
Riichmond and
Fredericksburg Railroad
THE
Central Railroad
Richmond and Fredericksburg Company
Circuit Court of
Richmond
Central Company
Supreme Court
Fredericksburg Road
Meredith
Washington
Virginia Central Road
Richmond and
Fredericksburg
Messrs. Goode & Allen
20Th Street
Main
Franklin
20Th Streets
Edward A. Smith
Smith
Richmond Fire Association
Chesterfield
Henrico County Court
Edward Neidt
Edmund
C. E. Jones
Benjamin Melton
Young
Com_ Monwealth
Mr. August
Melton
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Newark
Free-Soilism
Boston
Union Party
Union
Free Soilers
South
Nashville
Free-Soil Party
North
Seward
U.S. Senate
Major Lally
Sub Treasury
D&c
C&ec
United States
Treasury Department
Sub
DHE Righmond Mail
CO. Arose
W. M. Semple
Gen. Richardson
Richardson
the Examiner
State Agricultural Society
F. G. Ruffin
C. B. Williams
Ruffin
Williams
Southern Planter
WM. H. Richardson
Gen. B. Peyton
Albemarle
Marine News
Port OF Richmond
Rie
Sharon
Nickerson
Currie
Truman
Griffin
City Point
Telegraph
Davis
Colquitt & Co
R.M. Bayliss
EAM
Teal
Wilhl
R, Rankin
Res Rubber
Main St
P. Horton Keaoch
Maria Licoriceh
Spain
No 14
Davenport, Allen, & CO
Corton
Mitchell
Davenport Allen & CO
Ursery Swings
Zimmerman
Andles
Jackson
Afloas
Davenport, Allen & CO
Davenport
Allen & GO
Local Matters
Isaac
W. C. Allen
Goode
Macalina Brewer
Bar of Justice
Elizabeth Miller
Hill
Public Guard
Frank
Wicker
Capt
Dimmock
Ilill
Capt. Dimmock
Haworth & Horton
Troubr
Metropolitan Hall
Petersburg Democrat
Siva
Pete Lane
Pakir
Port Walthall
Medical College
Miss Ince
Evadne
Mr. Taylor
Colonna
Messrs. Ward
Boniface
Commonwealth
Richmond Markets
Murton
Theatre
J. H. Taylor
W. M. Ward
H. Lewis
H. Rogers
Fazio
J H Taylor Bianca
A Ince
Cince
Dance Miss Mary Partington
Wm McMartin
Boniface Lawless
W Ward Colin H Lewis Jeannie
W Ward
Broad Street
Centre
Kitty Dear
Harriet Beeche Stowe
Kentucky
Hunter
Moore
Bond
Kirby
Moore Company
Herande
Lle Letol
M Hunte
Wood
New York City
William
Lle Lefolle
Miss Augusta
B. Moore and
Hunte
Hernandes
Lefolle
Moores
Julien
Crystal Palace
Hunter, Hernandez and
Henderson & Burch
Hirts
Senderson & Burch
Bennett & Beers, Druggists
Robert J. Calvin
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Viginia
Andrew Johnson & CO
Obacco
Havana
K. J. Christian
T. & S. Hardgrove
C. P. Ward
Paterson & Jackson
Irginia Central Railroad
Bear
J. H. Gill
No 9
Zimmurman
Castillon & Co
Henessey
Superior
Allen & CO
Williams & Brother
Atte
J. W
Randolph
Cape Requeale
Louisiana
Dunbar
Vermont
Seisunt
Jas Teloge
Dem
Ter
Promston
T Georg Bunezhlie
Geo
Wisconsin
Etla
Fee
My Benn
Cragg & Co
Ta Union
Newbery
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