High Times in Washington and Annexation Foresight
In the Richmond Mail 1853 analysis, the Washington Democrats grow belligerent while a broad annexation plan for the Sandwich Islands Cuba New Granada and parts of Mexico is proposed. The piece predicts Congress debates and possible Cuban purchase amid territorial expansion and party realignments. It notes opposition risk to slavery and cautions against bluster and pretension. General Pierce is seen as aware of these dynamics.
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Washington City
Sandwich Islands
United States
Nopentup Utica
Cuba
Grenada
Mexico
Mason’s and Dixon
Spain
Europe
Pierce
Killing Time and The Pursuit of Leisure in a Busy Age
A reflective essay denounces the phrase killing time, arguing against wasting hours on idle pursuits. It contrasts the plight of overworked laborers with the ease of the leisured, noting Newton as a bachelor for lack of time and urging constructive uses of leisure such as books lectures and public learning venues. It closes by alleging Congress members in New York discuss ways to deplete the Treasury through railroad and steamship interests.
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Isaac Newton
Athenum
Congress
New York
Pacific Railroad Company
Ocean Steamship Company
Treasury
Harlem
The
Freeman’s Journal
Dawson
Evening Post
Emigrant Ship Banshee at Hampton Roads for Liberia
The clipper Banshee lay in Hampton Roads Saturday afternoon with 277 emigrants and 8 or 10 white missionaries awaiting a fair wind to sail for Liberia. Virginia bound emigrants totaled 154, with 126 free and 28 recently emancipated, from counties including King George Washington Sussex and others. Additional emigrants came from Indiana Kentucky North Carolina and Maryland. White missionaries from the Protestant Episcopal Mission at Cape Palmas included Rev. Mr. Rambo his wife Rev. Mr. Wright his wife and Dr. Steele and sister. Source acknowledges Rev. P Slaughter, Colonization Society agent.
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Hampton Roads
Liberia
Virginia
King George ,Co
Washington Co
Sussex Co
Bedford Co
Hanover Co
Henry Co
Clark Co
Fairfax Co
City of Richmond
Nottoway Co
Norfolk Co
Indiana
Kentucky
North Carolina
Maryland
Mr. Rambo
Wright
California Gold Receipts and Exports Stir Debate
The Mint reports 1848 to present imports of California gold totaling 204 million dollars against 75 million in exports, a net national gain of 129 million, leaving experts puzzled about where the money circulated. The piece also notes New York hard and soft factions facing a forthcoming grand rally over the election result, with a call for unity and broad congratulations.
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Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
California
New York
Washington Correspondence Finds Praise and Contention
Washington correspondent remarks on editorials in the Tobacco Plant and defends the Mail’s correspondents. The Maryland Baptist Association met, with Rev. Waller praising Bible Union translations. Norfolk’s Rev. J. G. Jones praised for Wake Forest College presidency prospects. Gautier opens an ice cream and oyster saloon on Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Maryland Baptist Association
Fuller
Messrs. Williams and Adams
Baltimore
Our City
Waller
Kentucky
Association
Bible Union
Alexander Campbell
Campbell
Norfolk
J. G. Jones
Wake Forest College
Baptists of
Virginia
Columbia College
Washington City
Jones
Old Dominion
Professor Longfellow
Gautier
Pennsylvania Avenue
Virginia and Washington notes and political chatter
A compact roundup covers hotel prices in Brown's and Gautier's, Corcoran's gallery open twice weekly, and Virginia visitors. It notes Vermont electing a senator, a whack note on a New York shell Democrat, John Mitchell’s Washington reception plans, and Massachusetts governor Johnson’s majority. It flags looming lobbyist growth, postmaster removals for free soilism, and a jab at national politics.
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America
Brown's
Gautier’s
Brown
Bedford
South Andover
Massachusetts
New York
Marcy
Buffalo
National Democrat
Boy Confiscated Potatoes After Market Hours Violation
John Atkinson, a 12 to 14 year old, appeared before the Mayor for selling vegetables before market hours. Four bushels were sold with one seized and kept by the city. He was admonished and discharged. John Lindsay bound over for threatening language while intoxicated. required to post $200 for good behavior for a year and pay $1 fine.
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Cmancr
Terr
James N. Elimore
Christopher Goosby
Watchman Read
Cary Street
Elimore
the Bailie
Bulletin Office
Bailie
Mr. R
Goosby
Ellmore
Grand Jury
John Atkinson
John
John Lindsay
Second Market
W.J. Lynham
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Richmond Mail
C. A. Rose
W. M. Semple
High Times
Washington
Mail
Herostratus
Unirep Staris Sexarvoza Etecrep
Vermont
Judge Kellog
Judge Collamer
Prince John
Mr. Marcy
Washington Union
John Mitchell
Orrick Marters
Rumford Academy
King William Co
Gen
Lopez
Havana
Wasaixeron
Pacific Railroad
Rockbridge
Bennett & Beers
Main St
Whitehurst
Logal Matt
Riorovus
Charles Abrams
Wm. Chick
Chick
Joseph Abrams
Capt. White
Abrams
Joseph Michard
Wm. Duke
Shelton
Davis
A. A. Hughes
Annette Ince
Parthenix
Ingomar
Moore
Bill Parrow
Borts’ Spreen
Steele
Tredegar Works
W. L. Maule
Parison & King’s Express Agency
Panama
Jamestown
Marine News
Port OF Richmond
Parrish
Belvidere
Gifford
Ludlam & Watson
Teal
Philadelphia
Oakland
Myers
Richmond Athen Accum
the Atheneum
C. P. Baldwin
G. P.R. James
I. V. Moore
Geo. Fred. Holmes
Geo. D. Cummins
Geo. H. Dabney
Wmn. M. Blackford
M. Schele de Vere
Edith
Harper’s Monthly Magazine
Amy Meadows
Lady Lee
Blackwood
A. Morris
P. Horton Keach
M. F. Adcock & CO
American Hotel
No 16
Davenport, Allen & CO
Tponqua
A. Bodeker
Beers & Beers
Zimmerman
12Th Sts
Richmond Markets
Frour—Superfine
Sig Ani Sly
Tours
Seat
Ferrand
Langeais
Leguay
Lours
Lecompte
Apothecary
Rue Royale
Vis
France
A. G. Bragg & Co
George Good
Union
United Kingdom
Great Britain and Ireland
Adams &Co
Fourteenth Street
Mar- Lieshout
Clay Or
Leigh Streets
4Th
Sth
M. J. Tobias & Co
Liverpool
Martin & Co
Petersburg Va
Davenport
Allen & Co
Wamoking Tobacco
W P Hill
Abodeker
ALOTE
Levys
Kent, Paine & Kent
Robert Rankin
Williams & Brother
W. Eggleston
Elias Hale
Main Street
Best
Nos Davenport, Allen & CO
P. Horton Khach
Davenport, Allen, & CO
Mitchell
Davenport Allen & CO
Ursery Swings
No 14
J. W. Randolph
Ruffin
Oc Bt
Theatre
J. H. Taylor
W. M. Ward
H. Lewis
H. Rogers
Ingomar Parthenia
Miss Cince
Mary Partington
Madame Thibeau
Mrs Place
Broad Street
Slenderson & Burch
Tienderson & Burch
Herino
Merino
Henderson & Burch
Paris
Bennett & Beers, Druggists
Robert J. Calvin
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Andrew Johnson & CO
RK. J. Christian
Mardgrove
C. P. Ward
Jenny Lind
Paterson & Jackson
Irginia Central Railroad
Eee
Richmond
Twyens
Hall
E. H. Gill
ARPET
Castillon & Co
Henessey
Superior
No 12
Davenport, Allen& CO
Michele de Vere
University of Virginia
Mariano Edward River
John James von T'schudi
Francis L Hawks
Sture
Spooner
Joseph Addison
Macaulay
India
Colon Mackenzie
United States of America
J Fenimore Cooper
LASS
West Main St
Jas
D. B. Evans
RR Duval & Bro
Bank Square
Rk. K. Duval & Brother
Rodgers & Song
R. M. Zimmermann
Patey
London
Taylor
Maria Licorior
KENT
Paine & Kent
Massachusetnes
Govesboro
Whig
Ny Haven
Saligly
Birmingham
T York
CY Baske
JaVeal and
Freneh
Otpi
Bartlett Nes
Francis Wayland
Tim
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