Education of Young Ladies at the Southern Female Institute
The Richmond Mail reports on the Southern Female Institute in Richmond, praising its progressive teaching methods. It highlights oral lectures, examinations, and a chemical philosopher’s apparatus used to illustrate lessons, suggesting broad support for advancing local education and reform.
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School For the Education of
Southern Female Institute
Bishop Berkley
Star of Empire
Franklin
Macon
Lewis B. Wood
EB. L. Stsebecker & Co
Fredericksburg
Amicus
RIT
DCR
Richmond Whig
Mail
Dispatch
Times and Enquirer
Daguerreotype
Norfolk
E Camm
Williamsburg
H Baker
Richmond
Adamantines of New York vow bold resistance to Guthrie letter
The Adamantines meet with President James T. Brady denouncing Secretary Guthrie and Cabinet influence. They pledge to fight political intimidation, threaten to replace incumbents, and denounce officials aiding mercenary politicians with a fierce, public warning. The speaker attacks Mr Guthrie, Mr Marcy, and political trickery, promising decisive action and accountability.
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New York City
Guthrie
James T. Brady
Washington
Democratic Party
van Buren
Franklin Pierce
Mr. Guthrie
Marcy
Obscurity and power in New York Democracy
The piece critiques the shift away from obscure citizens toward known leaders, warning of consequences if Secretary Guthrie yokes back. It hints at future developments, expresses sympathy for the Hards, and foresees a possible explosion in New York politics as power returns to the people.
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Hickory
Valley
Mexico
New York
Guthrie
California
Andrew Smith
Slavery and Cuba Treaty Talks Rumored in Madrid
Washington correspondent says Britain and Spain discuss a pact to withdraw English ships from Cuba and allow slave landings in return for abolishing slavery there within fifty years. Havana letters claim no British vessels near the coast and slaves landing in crowds. The British aim to Afro Caribbean Cuba, drawing American attention. Bronson's reply to Guthrie’s letter is said to have appeared and to stir politics.
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Washington
New York Times
Lord Howden
Madrid
Cuba
Havana
Deposition of Bishop Levi Ives by Episcopal leaders
The Episcopal Church in New York deposes Bishop Levi S. Ives of North Carolina on October 14, 1853, with Brownell presiding and a majority of bishops and delegates approving the sentence. The act declares Ives deposed from all episcopal rights and duties, in the name of the Father Son and Holy Ghost. A second note recounts editorials and satirical verses aimed at local officials and figures in North Carolina.
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Ives
North Carolina
New York
Brownell
Connecticut
Thomas Church Brownell
Holy
Times Correspondent Defends Actions With Documentary Evidence
C Edward Lester of the London Times replies to the Washington Union attack denying its main points. He explains traveling to Concord after Pierce’s election to obtain cabinet news for the Times but says he sought no office. Paris Times correspondent reportedly earns $5,000 yearly with luxurious rooms.
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Ice
C. Edward Lester
London Times
Washington Union
Concord
Pierce
Paris
Striking Pirate Treasure Tale Reaches U.S. Marshal
A Brooklyn Navy Yard tale reaches the U S marshal office as a marine claiming a dying pirate spoke of a sunken ship off Belize with twenty two tons of silver and gold. He sought a government vessel to recover the treasure and share proceeds, but officials refused.
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New York Herald
United States Marshal’s Office
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Belize
Mississippi River
Marine Millionare
Marshal
Golden Point
United States
Stolen Valise Recovered Near Cool Spring Hill
Mr W H Davies and Mr Jx TER found a valise stolen from Mr Henry Davis on the Cool Spring Hill road. The lock was forced. money was taken from a hole in the bag. Davis identified the bag, now with authorities, thief to be pursued.
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W. H. Davies
Virginia Bank
Jx-~ Ter
Cool Spring Hill
Henry Davis
D&c
Davis
Petersburg Express
Boy asks Jesus for help as postmaster aids a prayerful plea
A city boy who lost his father wrote to Jesus Christ for help. Postmaster W N Friend found the letter and sent the boy the needed amount, an act praised as a lesson in Faith Hope and Charity. The column contrasts Sunday dress with real virtue and notes recent finds under a new Custom House foundation work.
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South Side
Democrat
Brooklyn Eagle
Outrage at Moore's Church and Local Court Notes
Local brief reports an outrag e in Moore's Church where a pocketbook containing $120 was stolen from Benjamin Pollard. The piece also covers a funeral at Monumental Church for Philip Dougherty, a mayor court note with no cases, a property sale for $16,000 by John Ballard, a concert by Miss Helen Brennan, a theater lineup, and circuit court actions including forgery and petty larceny cases with early trial dates.
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Caurch
Moore
Benjamin Pollard
Foneral
Dovanurry
Philip Dougherty
Woodbridge
Creourr Court
Circuit Court
Meredith
Otway Smith
John Connerton
John Kenneady
Hector Davis
John Bowles
Silas M. Johnston
James I. Chandler
Henry Clarke
Wm. Jones
Thaddeus Williams
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England
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Winter
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Mount Vernon
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SM. Adcock & CO
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Lady Lee
Spain
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University of Virginia
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