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Richmond Mail

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1853

Page

2

Soule at Madrid aims for Cuba despite pacific stance

The Richmond Mail reports Monsieur Soule presenting credentials in Madrid and delivering a measured address to Queen Isabella. The piece questions his reformist Cuba policy, noting past filibuster talk and suggesting Uncle Sam seeks Cuba via a legal loophole while Spain’s sale remains unlikely. It also comments on Soule’s language about the President and doubts his jurisdiction over broader America.

Monsieur Soule Spain Senate Cuba Horace America United States Sam Soule Uncle Sam Mr. Soule New York Europe Byron Tom Moore Scott Antilles Gulf Pierce Canada Mexico Nova Scotia South American

Pacific Railroad Stock Sale Sparks City Debate

The New York Express notes a $100,000 stock sale at one percent premium for the Pacific Railroad, claiming nine hundred percent profit on investment given calls on subscriptions. The piece mocks salary deductions and urges Richmond to support trade ties with Baltimore, promising further discussion soon.

Pacific Railroad Company

Major Alexander of Lexington Dies After Sudden Illness

Major Alexander of Lexington Virginia died last week from an attack of apoplexy. He was a highly esteemed elder in Rockbridge County noted for probity and exemplary character, leaving many friends and relatives in mourning. Also mentions a possible return to five cent postage and debate over department funding versus surplus revenue.

Alexander Lexington Virginia Major A Rockbridge

Fifth Avenue Shifts From Quiet End to Fashion Promenade

The Home Journal notes New York’s West End dream fading as Fifth Avenue becomes a busy thoroughfare with omnibuses hotels and rising dust. In ten years it may be the main hub of fashionable retail alongside Fourteenth Street while a new prophecy looms over the city’s social scene. The New Hampshire Senate faces a June session to fill Atherton’s seat. Atherton leaves between 200000 and 800000 with no heirs. A post mortem reveals brain disease weighing three pounds eight and a half ounces. The Lexington and Concord railroad charter debate rages as a convention seeks a charter to run a line through Manassa Harrigonburg and Salem past Fincastle Buchanan Lexington and Staunton. The Central Road track nears Staunton but stalls. Ariadne’s sorrow allegedly leads to drinking as per Mr. Doran. Gerrit Smith reports a blood rush threatening his Congress seat.

Home Journal New York Fifth Avenue Fourteenth Street Jeremiah New Hampshire Atherton Harry Hibbard House of Representatives Wells

Plank Road plan spurs calls for rail link to Port Royal

The Richmond area debate centers on a bill for a plank road from Milford Depot up the RF&P line to Port Royal and a proposed Northumberland to Port Royal route. Proponents urge replacing the plank road with a railroad to speed travel to Richmond, Portsmouth and beyond, boosting trade and regional ties with Baltimore and the city’s growth.

Richmond Virginia Milford Depot Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Bowling Green Port Royal Senate Port Conway Oak Grove Westmoreland Court House Northumberland Court House Neck Port, Royal Baltimore City of Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Company

Medley of Characters in Congress and Political Fire

A survey of upcoming Congress members names Old Bul lion Joshua R Giddings Gerritt Smith John Wentworth Caleb Lyon Jose Manuel Gallegos Mike Walsh William R Smith and others described as hard shell or independent forces. Commentary includes praise of Sultan and remarks on Franklin expedition officers. Milledgeville nominating McDonald for U S Senator and Georgia Senate postponing election amid Democratic tensions.

Old Bullion West Joshua R. Giddings Mr. Bullion Gerritt Smith Messrs Benton Giddings John Wentworth Long John Chicago Caleb Lyon New York Jose Manuel Gallegos New Mexico Mike Walsh New York City Empire State Kossuth

St Louis and Cincinnati Railroad Inaugurated on Trial Run

On the 11th instant a locomotive ran a short distance on the St Louis Cincinnati line amid great rejoicing. The engine was built in St Louis and the road is expected to reach Cincinnati by July first. A Philadelphia meeting of some Congress members discussed backing David T Disney of Ohio for Speaker. Pittsylvania bar hosted Judge Fulton of Wythe for a circuit court session in Danville at Judge Gilmer’s request.

St. Louis JHE House Iit Congress Philadelphia David T. Disney Ohio Juprovan Dixney Pittsylvania Fulton of Wythe Danville Gilmer

Local News Briefs On Fire Jail and Theatre Listings

Local items report a fire at W Heckler’s slaughter-house near Fairfield race course with flames consuming the building and hogs. The mayor’s court covers burglaries, assaults, and fines for fast driving and obstructing streets, with several defendants held for trial or bound over. Opera and theatre notices promote Haworth Horton troupe at Metropolitan Hall and Willow Copse at the Theatre featuring Couldock.

W. Heckler Fairfield Race Course Haworth & Horton Metropolitan Hall Moore

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