Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-06-14

AMERICAN ANTI SLAVERY SocIETi.--' ne we" ~"
Evening Post states tina, address OF the Executive
Committee Of he American An,-Ssvery Society has
recently bee issued, in which an appeal is maze 10 he
Abotonsls of the United States. 10 raise Tor the fa
sury of that Society, the present year. The sum OF one
hundred thousand dollars We learn that GerTlt S''lh,
Esq of Prterboro reading the address immediately
responded by renting 10 The Treasurer oil 'e 90
ciely the sum of ten thousand dollars
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From the Tennessee DenOcrat, Nay 3D.
MATTERS ASD riiSGs is GESERAL.-As The polittcal
contest in Tennessee wakes warmer and warmer, me
Federal party become mOe Violent aud show evident
symptoms Of alarm They feel that their iil'got'en
power is about depart from them at least That II IN
imminent danger The policy OF their press IS 70 DraS
Mgh-to misicpresent their prospects IN manner as
gusng to their own party. The Nashville wing IS
rather The most vena and senseess OF their organs
Every few days, that print gives It's readers an &c
count OF hig prospects in The Congressman can.
vass It's conclusions are about as good guessing as
might be expected from such II seems, how.
ever to be falling off in lis count OF Federal mem'
bers Of Congress from Tennessee. short time since
Tie whole thirteen caimed-it was put down
morally certain, that the Ffdera!Ist, Barringer,
would be returned from this District Nuw TINT print
gives up the election OF Watleson, Tuney and John
son-c'aims oil the balance OF the DISTRICTS and gives
the Federal manrities at from 10 5000 This does very
well paprr-but the result will prove the gabticr OF
the Wing no prophet The three members given US We
hav doubt olive cnunt with equal confidence upon
A V Brown and McCIean-the chances IN the 4th
District we understand favor Of Mr. Blackwell, who
is very acceptable candidate, running in Republican
District The contest in the Nashville Disrlc will
he cloSe-so will il be in Williamson and Rnher-
ford, in &. H. Wilamss, and in CIockelis and Camp.
BELLS Districts. We know little Of Colonel Powells
prospects, but understand he runs With fair prospects
Of success. The probability is much in favor OF the
Republican party obtaining majority of The next
Tennessee delegation in Congressman the prospect
is every day getting better and better. The people of
Tennessee, cannot stand Henry Clay, and Mr.. Bells
transfer of them to the old Federal party. We are very
sangune the result of the Governors election. In
formation from East Tennessee and the District, which
may be relied on makes il pretty certain that Polk will
oh mnjor,es in he two ends of the Stale. In mid.
die Tennessee he will beat Cannon beyond doubt, very
consderably-in the counties Of Lincoln, Bedford, Mar
shall Many and kman his majority cannot be less
than from 10 COO votes. H. is continually gaining
whilst the Wing party lose in proportion as the people
understand The game playing by The Federal leaders
the GargaiR 10 transfer Republican Tennessee, bound
hand md foot 10 Henry Clay and the blue light Ftde
raiss of The North. We are giving The Federal party
in Tennessee fair, open tight and the chances are de-
cidrdy in favor of our obtaining complete, decisive
victory All The Dragging and gasconadng OF the Ban
ner, Wing, and Observer, cannot change The resutit
cannot keep their party in spirts-these prints
have long since worn out Their character tor candor and
fair dealing.
NORM CARoLisA We have just returned from an
interesting excursion into the "Od North" State; inte
resting in every respect particularly in pecunary point
OF view; very large tssion was made TO our list
Of subscribers We feel under the deepest obligations
to the friends from whom received repeated
tokens Of kindness and respect Their attention 10
stranger will long be remembered with gratitude.
The political aspect of North Carolina is favorable in
most Of the Districts II is admitted even by the Wings
themselves, that the Administration will gain Nv
bers Of Congress il not more The result in the Eden
ton District is somewhat doubtful Should Mr. Rayner
shoulder Henry Clay with his high tariff and fifty mil.
lion monarchy bank he will be dslanced in spite Of his
gren' personal popularity and private INDEPENDENTLY
IT the Administration party unite upon MIR. Sawyer
] n wi Tho nip nj Mr
Rnyner, support Henry Clay, is mystery deep
| for Us 10 sore.-Oid Dominion.
The COMING ELEcTIoSs Eighteen States have elect
ed their representatives The och Conpresc-su far the
! Democrats have decided majority. The Admnisra-
ton party is sure 10 gain two members in Mississippi
two IN Nor!h Carolina, two in Kentucky, and probably
three IN Tennessee, Two in Alabama, two in Rhode Is
land; we shall also gain in Indiana and MARYLAND
The following eigh, States have ye, TO vote and The
elections take place in The following order:
States. Time NJ Eieetious
Alabama, First Monday in August.
/ Indiana, do. do
! Kentucky, do. do
/ North Carolina, do. do
! Tennessee, First Thursday in August.
Rhode Island, Last Monday in August.
Maryland, First Monday in October.
Mississippi, First Monday in November.
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Recruiting Sergeants far .is,o York and Firginia-
MIR Clays Kentucky Observer and Reporter notices
the late result, in Virginia, and il with That Of
New York:
hc first n,cllscncc By agreeable We do no, dis
snse the deep so'citud' we have fen in regard this struggle
tied the ne PRESIDENTIAL election IF She bs Given pn M R
for the sake OF the Northern with Southro foclnc
feet will be TO renvsoao The parry, and inspire additional
energy"
nd Irgia say. Mr. cl"ys osnnl taken h stand ei.h tr,
York. IL onnld hare settled The nen Presidential election
And for whom. Mr. Reporter: Certainly air Clay is
meant by this Editor who acknowledges other rival
with the present Incumbent The article clearly implies
that Messrs Rivrs and Tanadae are employed to
down the Republicans their IN Of
lie the Presidential election in favor of Wing randi.
date. Messrs Rives and Tamadge are, then merely
recruiting subalterns Of Mr. Clay. in PrGssnG. hoping
secure advancement for themselves under him, with a
Teverson of his honors aiierwards.-B
BALTIMORE r osr OFFICE J S. Skinner. Eeu WIN
for upwards OF 20 years past has FLIED the Office OF Post
master in this city, relres from that station to-day 10
be succeeded by Joshua Vansant Esq The np oei ind
during which MIR Skinner has filled the office under the
several administrations Of Mr. Monroe, John Quincy
Adams, General Jackson, and Mr. Van Buren, il evi
dence of The ability and general satisfaction 10 the public
with which he has dscba ged The duties of The station
and he e,ires with the general good wishes and respt CT
Of The public of Baltimore
Mr. Vansani will enter upon his trust high in the con-
fdence and regard of the people. His energy of cha
rscler. talents, intelligence and amablity in social in
tercourse have given him wide popularity, and with
his known habits of industry emnenlly qualify him Tor
the station lie is about 10
We regret 10 in the Chronicle OF this morning an
attack in advance, upon this gentleman The whole so
rit and of which is without The shadow Of ruth
and we regret still that The Editor should so far
forg", his station 10 allow motives Of personal pioue
to influence him 10 SO gross &C. Of injustice
The appointment of Mr.. Vanannt has been we'll re-
ceived by ali parties in this city. and venture no.
thing in saying that his administration Of The Office will
be efficient, faithful, and satisfactory
Baltimore Post, nay 81
Fa'edictory Of Mr. Skinner.-The Baltimore Pos, or
fee was duly handed over TO MIR. Vnnssn, by Mr.. Skin
nar on Saturday morning, upon which occasion, the
latter, after introducing Err v to the clerks and letter