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Newspaper
Richmond Mail
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1853
Page
2
The Richmond Mail reports rapidly growing circulation with a large city daily edition and a substantial semi weekly country edition. Advertisers benefit from both formats as of Thursday morning November 24, 1853.
The article surveys the ten Pacific islands off California including Hawaii with a population around 150000 and Hawaii about 4300 square miles. It notes volcanoes mild climate and strategic value as a trade route and whaling hub. It warns annexation would require naval protection and could provoke British or French response, concluding the trend toward annexation seems likely despite restraint.
A Norfolk correspondent urges regular telegraphic dispatches. A Richmond paper laments chronic line failure and tolls paid by citizens for little or no service. The piece cites delays from Baltimore and Washington, notes monopolistic handling of through messages, and predicts a competing line from Washington to Southern cities within months to relieve the woes.
Petersburg papers report the trial of T. J. Lewis for his cousin’s murder before Dinwiddie county examining court. The Commonwealth’s argument began after closing evidence, per the Petersburg Democrat. The Philadelphia News covers Masonic temple corner stone ceremonies in Philadelphia, with Dr. J. K Mitchell delivering the address. The Washington Sentinel denounces Secretary Guthrie, arguing his actions sow discord in the Democratic party and threaten unity and electoral prospects.
A London letter argues against the view that Turkey is doomed next to Russia. It notes Russia’s past successes and questions whether European press bias inflates Russia’s invincibility, while invoking examples from Napoleon and Suwarow to challenge the notion of Russian inevitability.
Horace Greeley closes his Indiana State Fair oration with a sentimental pledge to swap urban toil for a weekly farm day. He imagines land, home comforts, and the solace of nature guiding a calmer, more productive farmer’s life as education and science uplift labor.
Correspondence from Washmeton dated November 20 1853 reports Georgia legislators in caucus indicate Governor Howell Cobb will not win the U S Senate seat. John E Ward is expected to be chosen under the two thirds rule, with Mason and McLane receiving informal commissions to be made official later. The piece notes political maneuvering, cabinet prospects, and current events shaping the upcoming Congress.
State Department advised of Gov Vroom arriving as Minister to Prussia with favorable omens though not formally presented due to the King's absence. Also reports widespread counterfeiting of American twenty five cent pieces and an anecdote from Gov Reynolds described as the "Old Ranger" visiting Baltimore docks during a seaborne tour.
In Rocketts the tow-boat Ben Sheppard took in tow the abandoned sloop Wm. McLaughlin after meeting her Tuesday on the upward run, bringing her to Rocketts where she rests. George Woody was recommitted for breach of peace after prior commitment. Ann Mathews, accused of being a free woman, was discharged after evidence showed she was a slave belonging to Mr. Mathews.
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