Richmond Mail Circulation Expands Across City and Country
The Richmond Mail and Semi-Weekly country edition boast growing readership. Advertisers gain reach in both daily city circulation and wider rural distribution as circulation rises weekly.
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Newspaper
Richmond Mail
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1853
Page
2
The Richmond Mail and Semi-Weekly country edition boast growing readership. Advertisers gain reach in both daily city circulation and wider rural distribution as circulation rises weekly.
The piece argues that dividend focus alone misreads joint stock health in railroads and that prudent borrowing to finish projects can boost value. It cites Central Road west of Staunton, where unfinished work risks profitless stock until completion. Completion can lift prospects and stabilize dividends.
The Port Royal Fair, first of the River Agricultural Society, held last week, drew creditable exhibition and bright prospects. Hon. W. Newton delivered the annual address. Col. E. T. Tayloe of King George was reelected President. Next fairs will be at Fredericksburg and then Tappahannock, Bowling Green, Montross, and nearby towns. The Petersburg Express also notes the death of Col. John W. Gilliam of Dinwiddie.
The Baltimore Patriot recounts a Washington gathering of the Harmonious where Mr Overton faced heckling from working men and officials. Deputy Collector William Thomas moved to adjourn and then struck the chairman, sparking a fierce fray. Whigs stayed passive as the gas was turned off and chaos gave way to a serenade trip to the President.
Washington correspondence discusses how New York's election may affect Congress and the Speaker race. Names tied to nominations include Edson Olds, James Orr, Charles Faulkner, Col. Forney, Lynn Boyd, and others, with views from various factions and references to the Senate's handling of Pierce appointments. Also notes on Marcy, Fisher case, Lodge news, Odd Fellows growth, and a fatal raccoon hunting accident near Staunton.
A Washington dispatch reports banker W W Corcoran plans retirement and a select circle of friends to enjoy otium dignitatis. His bank is said to close in February. Travel to Europe has fallen off recently with limited passenger numbers on major liners. A Tunis letter notes the sudden death of Mr Heap, U S Consul. It is also claimed General Robles was the intended target of a Santa Anna order to be shot and escaped.
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