The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-02

held the matter under advissment II may be some
weeks before 1t determines the question. In concu-
oapitulstion Of the situation Of the parties This pre-
ceedng is commenced by the husband, Pierce Butler
the ground Of wlful and malicious DISCRETION Of his
years. She fessts tSs divorce upon the ground that
and subsequent ratification; and therefore, did
desert him. and If he did not consent shs should
Co. she was justified In withdrawal by course of con-
duct on his part tending to make her ondition in
tolerabe and her life Furthermore and therefore,
she left justifaby The facts upon which she relies
covering seventy-fve or hundred pages; and she
claims issue before the jury in order to establish
her Gaze Tho husband resists this; excerpts to the
suciency Of the and contends that the court
determine the from the facts set forth in the
answer without the necessity Of going to jury trial
The decision Of the court will turn this point whe
Their there shall be jury trial mott II they decide
there SHALL then shall have another act in this
drama II not the will before examiner, who
will take evidence return 1t to the court and they
will decide whether the divorce shall be granted The
husband desires to be free with privilege to marry
again II he wishes. The wife ressts, and claims all
mopy- proceeding to recover which is pending
II she be successful he will be bound to support her
state Of things which he undoubtedly will not relish
miscellaneous Political Intelligence.
SENATOR DowNs-,This gentleman arrived in this
city the Goth met, tssys the New Orleans Bal
ietin0 oni his way to his Senatorial duties at
Washington. Mr.. Downs is democrat, who will, we
are told avoid all captious opposition to the admins
entiously can do So viii afford it liberal support.
MICHIGAN.
Full returns from Michigan show Cass's majority to
be 1908 The Legislature is democratic by a large
majority, and the Congressional delegation is COM
posed OF Two democrats and one free soil whig
ALABAMA.
The official returns for Alabama counted on
the 18th inst, at the capitol by the Governor and
Secretary of State, and the majority for Cass and
Butler was found to be ovez eight hundred. There
were a few scattering votes for Henry Clay
ARKANSAS.
The General Assembly convened Nov 9Th at Little
Rock. Mr. X. G. Byrd was chosen President of the
Senate. and Mr. +. A. Warren, ofWashita was elected
Speaker of the House Governor Drew's message was
delivered on the 18th ult. 1t is able ocument con-
tanning much valuable information relative pre-
sent position Of the State besides many suggestions
to its future policy The Governor estimates
that the population Of the State will reach 100000
when the federal census shall be taken In the year
$780, which will insure after that period for Arkansas
three In place OF one member, ia the representative
branch Of Congress- He recommends legislative
sures to iaciltste the progress Of education in the
measure calculated to aid in the accomplishment OF
this important object. The financial condition of the
Of last esson has called all the favorable results
tcipated. in establishing the dit of the State
The Auditors report shows that on the 10th Decem
Estimated surplus of receipts expenditures for
1S49 and 80 is 500 947 IL. The Governor next calls
tons In the constitution Of the State and recommends
that the people sball have the privilege of electing
Juogee OF the supreme Court as well rs those of the
circuit and County Courts and prosecuting attornes
He also suggests the calling of convention of the
people to alter and amend the present constitution by
reducing the number Of members in each branch Of
the Legislature. There many other subjects refer
red to In the message, as internal improvements So
but time and space will not allow Of prolonging
this notice.
In the Senate, the 9th, joint resolution to 70
into the Senatorial ee etons the next day. was laid
on the table, In the House, the Sth the votes for
Governor counted The whole number of votes
was 1857, of which 10 962 were for Thomas Drew
scattering 635. The Inauguration of Governor Drew
was to take place on the 18th ult