The Richmond Mail on New Jersey Governor Contest
The Richmond Mail comments on Price winning the New Jersey governorship and possible constitutional challenges. It argues Price lacks seven years of New Jersey residency, cites his California convention tenure, and claims the election exposes Democratic hypocrisy on strict construction. It criticizes Whigs as latitudinarians and warns party lines hinge on constitutional and railroad issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
New Jersey
Haywood
Maine
California
Congress
Pacific Railroad
Old Dominion
Yankee Sullivan Arrest and Liberty Stir Baltimore Letters
The New York correspondent of the Baltimore American reports Yankee Sullivan arrived in town from Massachusetts via Albany and was escorted to a low grog shop on Chatham Street. The piece condemns his bail at fifteen hundred dollars and laments his release, predicts a future return to the ring, and notes local reactions to a related pugilistic outrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yankee Sullivan
Massachusetts
Albany
Chatham Street
Yankee
Commonwealth of New York
Court of Berkshire
Seymour
Morrissey
Europe
Berkshire
Tobacco Plant Man in Clarksville Faces Blast
In Mecklenburg, a Clarksville based tobacco plant man vents fury at an amateur correspondent and local critics. The Mail disputes his charges, clarifies publication policy, and urges focus on constructive topics rather than personal attacks. The letter-writer urges the Plant to limit criticism to its own area and to stop hostile outbursts toward Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
Mecklenburg
Richmond
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad profits in October cited by Lynchburg Virginian
The Lynchburg Virginian notes October receipts exceed September by over two thousand dollars, signaling growing traffic on the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad. It cites a projected annual gross of around 182000 from 73 miles in operation, with net about 86000 after expenses, and references the president’s annual report on mileage and cost. The piece also mentions political satire about the Little Giant and the shift of Young America’s affection from Douglass to Dallas, debating the latter’s succession prospects and European diplomacy learns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad
Lynchburg Virginian
Young America
Douglass
Dallas
Augusta County Premium Awards At The Late Fair
The Augusta county list rewards Maj. J. Marshall McCue for best Indian Corn per acre and best Clover Hay yield on high upland. He also receives for largest single acre yield. Wm J D Bell earns best pair 3 year old oxen. John McCue wins for a Durham and Devon bull. Saml F Christian gets Native and Devon heifer and best pen of Merino ewes and buck lambs. Philip O Palmer receives best sample of Family Flour. Mrs A E Harnsbarger wins for winter clothing for negroes. Miss Mary E Wadell earns a crocket bonnet and child’s frock. The committee regrets omitting Berkley Red Apple and four fat cattle premiums.
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Augusta County
Maj. J. Marshall McCue
Wm. J. D. Bell
John McCue
Durham
Saml. F. Christian
Same
Philip O. Palmer
Valley Mills
A. E. Harnsbarger
Mary E. Wadell
Committee On Fruits
J.M. McCue
Same County
Berkley
Samuel Bell
Congress Watch Recalls Incoming Sessions News
The Baltimore Sun notes topics likely to engage Congress as it reconvenes including the railroad issues the Sandwich Islands tariff surplus shelling war and international speculation. It cites Democratic Party friction and anticipates naval movements around Europe affecting policy and possible distant ventures. Miss Catherine Hayes was in Lima and planned to sail for Australia.
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Baltimore Sun
Congress
Sandwich Islands
Democratic Party
Europe
Russia
England
France
Cuba
Japan
Catherine Hayes
Lima
Australia
Dickens and empire of advertising in Bleak House
The piece notes Charles Dickens earning large ad revenue from Bleak House and Household Words, with ads boosting his wealth and social stature. It mentions his rise from reporter to Cresus, and contrasts his dinners with aristocracy. The report also covers European observers on the Emperor and other brief items from Blackwood’s Magazine and recent events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuarles Dickens
Charles Dickens
Dickens
Richmond Monument design wowed by Crawford in Rome
A Breuer burg News correspondent reports Crawford’s studio visit in Rome where he unveiled the Richmond Monument plan. The proposed statue of Patrick Henry impresses with form and expression, touted as potentially the world’s noblest monument if realized. Also notes Paris Moniteur on French army strength and Anglo French unity, plus varied curiosities and rumors from New York to Norfolk and Harrisburg.
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Breuer
Burg News
Rome
Crawford
Richmond
Patrick Henry
Paris Moniteur
England
France
Earl Clarendon
Sto
Richmond and
Danville
Tnd
Death of Infant Burr Aged 18 Months At Norfolk Home
Yesterday morning at 9 o'clock infant Burr child of Aus a T Burr and Inprana F Burr died of inflammation of the bowels aged 18 months and 5 days. Funeral at 3 this afternoon at Mr Burr's residence near the corner of Marshall and Suh streets. Readers requested to copy in Norfolk papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xprana Linton
Ausa T
Inprana F. Burr
Marine arrivals and sailings at Port of Richmond list
On November 19 at Port of Richmond several schooners arrived with cargoes including guano salt hay coal mdse and flour for various firms. Vessels listed include Oscar F Hawley Chas F A Cole Griffith Porter Jos P Ross and others. Steamship City of Richmond carried mdse and passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar F Hawley
Cartwright
New York
McGruder’s Sons
Chas
Cole
Travis
Baltimore
Shaer
Kohler & Co
Griffith Porter
Hudson
Davenport
Allen & Co
Jos P Ross
Smith
Hay
Mark Downey
Somers
Philadelphia
W H Davis & Co
Jabez L White
Carson
J Wright
Haxall
Chichester
Curtie
L & A Stuart
Lozier
Colquit & Co
New Packet
Gwathmey
Smithfield
Mdse
Washington
Camp
Colquitt & Co
Philips
David Foster
Mount
Mayor's Court Actions and Burlesque Benefit in Richmond
Local notes report security for good behavior for several men after disturbances at Luciani's confectionery and in front of the Theatre on consecutive nights. A negro man Elias Charles receives fifteen stripes for striking his wife with a shovel. A driver, Tom Lewis, earns twenty lashes for lying after being stopped for improper driving. A peace warrant leads to modest dismissals in a bakery dispute. A mulatto pair receive ten stripes apiece after mutual culpability in an assault. A Burlesque troupe offers a benefit with Moore and Hunter and a strong cast. Mlle Lefolle wins favor with audiences, praised for dance performances. Go to-night for a night of entertainment and laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Charles
Tom Lewis
Ellis & Peers
Page
Messrs. Hatcher & Webster
Jos. Johnson
Yeage
W.N. Tinsley
Shockoe Hill
George Starrett
Main Street
Exchange Bank
Hannah Abrams
Bunurit
Messrs. Moore and
Huneter
Haworth & Horton
Bill Parrow
Albert Allen
J. P. Smith
Hoyet
Richmond
M’lle Lefolle
Metropolitan Hall
Wm. Parrow
Free State
P. Rivers
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Richmond Mail
C. A. Rose
W.M. Semple
RichmMond
York River Bartroop
Gloucester
King & Queen Courthouse
New York Tribune
Nicholas
Augusta
Work For
Tan Ozar
St. Petersburg
John Hall
Henry Bateman
Spooner
Cincinnati
Lady Lexz
Blackwood’s
J. W. Randolph
Messrs. Harper
Dear
Hunpaep
Centreville
L. I
Boston
Worcester
Somerville
Hippodrome
Liverpool
Empire
Havre
Philadelphia Inquirer
Glasgow
Great Britain
Tur
Missouri
Bowery
Trey
N. Y
Byron
Jae" Hlrza Cook
Norfolk
Sontag
Harrisburg
Washington Star
Honduras
United States
Marine News
Port OF Richmond
Murton
Tan
A. Maussenet
Rue Rochehount
Eodswin Purcell, Ladd & Co.t
Jamestown
Roanoke
Henry Shafer
No 21
Arthur
A. Morris
Main St
LEW Prize
Bennett? & Beers
Local Matters
14Th Street
Mayo’s Bridge
John Jordan
Ball
A.E. Moore
Broad
Wm. Everett
Freeman
Moore
Lumpkin’s
RowNrp
James River
Davis
Bennett & Beers
Phonix
Pairo & CO
Washington City
Pairo & Nourse
DRS
Atwood & Gardner
Homoe Wepathic Physicians
Governor Street
Richmond House
People’s Banks
Virginia
Bennett & Bees
Petersburg
Messrs. Adams & CO
Broadway
Office of New York and Virginia Steamship Co
Broadway, Fuls
Ludlam& Pleasant
Prederickton
N.B
Chronicle
Ount Eagle
Tripoli
A. Bodeker
Mainst
Williams & Brother
Theatre
J. H. Taylor
W. M. Ward
H. Lewis
H. Rogers
Mr. Couldock
Richlieu, Baradas, DeMaugrat, Julie
A. , Couldock
W Ward
Boniface
W. Ward
Cinck
Mary Partington
Broad Street
Odew’s
Graham
Bradder Bones
James
Lynchburg
Wilmington
Whitehurst
America
Pierce
Notg N
Ppleton
Milton
Herbert
Thomson
Schooler
M. A
Hanover Academy
Clay
Leigh
Lady’s Gold
M. J. Tobias & Co
Legys
R.R. Duval & Bro
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Nak
Williams & Bro
Williams & Brow
Fim
Greg Petersham
Whitney
Henderson & Burch
No 12
Davenport, Allen & CO
Ohio Rail
Irafte Cloud
yaOaring
Putin
Holl City
Albom
Saret Maitland
P Sith
Bennett
Vn Bennett
Irmland Linse Vadl
Maryland Linseys Uur Reny
Hende
Ennedd & B
Ty Corre
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