Pacific Railroad scheme ridiculed by press in 1853
The Richmond Mail reports sharp criticism of a New York organized Pacific Railroad venture led by Robert J. Walker. It notes Walker’s $10 million subscription, doubts about government involvement, and warnings from the American Railroad Journal that the plan lacks credible capital and credible directors. The piece also covers related literary notices, a lecture at the Athenaeum, and Washington political tensions within the Democratic faction.
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Lithographic Printing in Our Midst Becomes Obvious Choice
Advertisement highlights Ritchie and Dunavant lithography praised for beauty and neatness. No need to send North for litho work. local production deemed cheaper and equal in quality. Also notes autumn’s colorful display and a historic race claim: a gelding reportedly trotted 100 miles in under nine hours after a $4000 wager.
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Unprecedented Hundred Mile Race Ends With Animal Strain
A heavy track slowed the gelding as bets mounted against its time in an 100 mile feat. At 39 minutes 45 seconds after 8 AM the horse finished near 5 PM and 85 minutes 58 seconds, with last fifty mile heats taking five to seven minutes each. Driven by George Spicer and aided by James McMann, the horse showed exceptional speed but grew feeble, prompting harsh cautions about brutality to a dumb animal.
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