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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-06-07
MISCELLANEOUS.

From the Louisville Courier Of .lIonday
APPLICATION OF MRS. SALLlE w. LAWRENCE
FOR DlVORcE.-This interesting ~ Sat
urduy. BY the testimony OF r. J. Ward, ESD il was shown
that Mrs L. had left Boston in his company, Tor home with
the of her husband and his promise 10 gu,
here TO meet her. and that the first ntmation Mr. W. his
family received of Mr. Lawrence, dissatisfaction Mrs.
Lawrences residence in Louisville the publication OF
Mr.. Lawrence's advertisement" Mr.. Ward also testified
the facts that Mrs Lawgcnces expenditures had been
provided for By Mr. Lawrence excepting only her board
bills and the expenses attending her illness in Boston.
He also testified 10 the fact that prior 10 the marrise
Mr. Lawrence with his daughter that he had been apn ii
that her health too delicate Tor her parents
her residence in the climate OF Boston
The submitted to the jury, who il n
rendered verdict the effect that Mrs lawrence had been
harhy and improperly treated By her husband and that h.
had slandered her BY his advertisement Judge Bullock de
Tered the rendition OF decree until this day.
1t is proper that add that the proceedings wholly
pare MI T. b. Lawrence did employ any counsel
take any notice OF the whatever.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-06-07
THE NASHVILLE CONTEMPORARIES DAY
TeIegraphed for the WASHINGTON Union.

~
The Convention o'clock p. and was called 10
order by Ex-Governor A. V. Brown Of Tennessee, who
stated that the Convention OF the different States in their
preceding meeting had agreed upon the following report
and recommendations, which they had required him 10 sub
init TO the convention viz 10 vote by States, each deega
lion counting one.
The following gentlemen compose the officers of the
venon: President VIM. L. Sharkey of Mississippi; vice
president, Governor Mcdonald, Of Georgia. secretaries,
Vim. F Cooper and F.. G.. Eastman, Of Nashville.
The president upon taking the chair addressed the con.
venon in explanation OF the object stating that 10 dis
solve but pepeuate the Union and the legacy from their
fathers mnnged and torn had they He asked who
the greatest pairohe who would danger by pre-
pairing for its approach he who waited till the evil was ir
Temedabe? They had met 10 adopt for averng
the dreadful calamity 10 the government.
The convention formally opened with prayer by the
Rev. j. b. Fuguson. After discussion in regard 10
objects and the credentials Of delegates ordered that
committee be raised consisting o delegate from each
State receive and register the OF all the delegates
present.
On motion of r. B. Roberts, of South Carolina, the
ven,on adjourned until 10 o'clock morrow A. VI. Clays
compromise will be rejected
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-06-07

at, ,,. .i. u..i ;a,e {. iish i'e -" h''"s' ''''N
~isn ,o yoa mean say Nj. Weosa: $50 aS
That's infamous. - l..rh.oo .ho.r- G,r Daniel Web
s'e5 anu as At length restored Quincy telling the dsuI
oers ihe! rv should be dealt with according TO law
a ., 'ne veil for that epudates the con
iuion) -, -. o, ,,o,e ,,er, Ioud calls for illel.
~ So Carlson took the floor. He talked hall IN ou
n ~ his usual strain the sight of couple oil police nla
oas in the hall having very qiens effect On le
yes M ~ Adnurned TO the AIeodeon in the morning al h"i
mas
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Far fbs Eup,,;rr

The Convention campaign opened Fluvanna
MAY Court, by Hugh Goodwin, Esq, OF Louisa. He an
nounced himself candidate for seat in coming State
Convention. He advocated boldly the necessity of REFORM
high compliment the intelligent district he profiered hi )
services IT, and would do all in his power carry out their
view H. took broad and general view of
character OF common country and our institutions
which tn admiration of the intellectual patriotic oil ali
nations But tue questions that involved in the
ganizlon Of Constitution, of nature above all
party considerations which he would future time
20 into detail There be doubt that lie will
receive the support of the people who inclined
!eosaie movements and il 10 We hoped that there
many OF this description in cur district. OLD FLU.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-06-07

This document appears in the Washington Union of the
10Th u and that paper did miss the mark far when
announced some days ago. that by it sold the
British" Ii is complete and entire surrender of the Mon
roe doctrine of non-intererence by England the Amer
can continent in the territories not owned BY her.
Montgomery Advertiser.
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ELECTION OF AN ENGINrFR

At meeting of the Board of Directors OF the Virginia
Central Railroad Company Charottes ie the Attn DAY
Of June, $780,
Resolved Tina, the election of Chief Engineer in place
of William A. Kuper whose resignation has been accepted
be postponed take place in Richmond Tuesday, the
18Th of June, inst. copy from the minutes.
Sacv
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For the Enquirer.
As gentlemen every way qualified represent, in tbs
State Convention the district composed OF the
Mecklenburg Halifax and Pennsylvania, will propose VIM
.. Goode and Mark Alexander Of Mecklen5urg Richard
Logan and Thomas j. Green of Hnnx james VI. White
and Thomas p. Atkinson OF Pittsylvania.
CONSERVATIVE VOTER
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FOR THE ENQCIREI
THE PEOPLES REFORM TICKET,

For the Contention District composed Of the Counties d
Charlotte, Appornatior and Prince Edrard.
Messrs Editors Please nominate the Peoples Reform
Candidates or this District, Richd j. Gaines Esq., Char
lote; VIM &. Fiomrnoy and John T. Thornton, Esq, o
Prince Edward and Col Thomas H. Flood of Appomatox
and call anon the friends of reform throughout the Dis
,ric 10 give them hearty and jealous support They are
all men OF sound practical sense and worthy the supper,
every friend of reform.
MASv VoTEas or THE DisTRIcT OF BOTH PARTIES
The Wig Times and Examiner will please COPY
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-06-07

A suit has been commenced in Newport R. L. against a
for stealing house. That close upon The per.
Torrance Of the down East, who stole saw mill and
got caught when he went back 10 steal the dam.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-06-07

ENERGY AND ENTERPRISE.-Therear are at this
time less than eighteen ocean steamshps-contracted
for and the ways receiving their machnsya the port
fNew York Setting down their average value S275 000
find that there here invested in process of invest
ment, aggregate capital Of s4950o0o equal nearly
five millions al dollars
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-06-07

:osssina al ,la hi. reported hy 10 E"""''s a '''
,vsn COW before tho Senate al ie u s'a'e.' tue
ton Union of 4th inst. awe were assured
~" ,o., ;,Ioent members Of the Senate, that
the hill would PASS that body"
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DpoWNED.--A young and valuable negro man was
drowned Yesterday evening between ana coeh' ""'
bathing in james river, near haAaii "i''' ie va"
waiter n, The Ahambra House. on 4lh d. anu WIS "'e
property Of Mrs kcarns on Church mn.
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TOBACCO.--A writer in the New Orleans Delta, who
has been in the trade twenty-five years estfes that the
consumption Of tobacco for Several has increased
the production and that the supply this year is equal 10
the demand consequently the price 70 up The Uni
led States manufacture and $1,000 hogsheadsthe
demand for export will reach heretofore 10000 hhds the
crop last year will exceed 40G00.hort 40 600 hogs
heads Tobacco heretofore rule high until the pro-
duction overukos the consumption which will probably be
the work of years The prospects Of the tobacco grower
would seem TO be good'for some years
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sg~ AMELIA COCNIY-Thc people Of ..,h.
regard 10 party, requested m at III, Court
House the 4th Thursday in June (Cou ay) 10 select
candidate for the State Convention. VOTER
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-06-07

GREAT SALE OF GUNPOWDER--Fiv hundred an,
sx,y-iour barrels of condemned Gunpowder of 100 bbs
EACH are advertised be sold Fort Monroe Va on th
18th June
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The Nissssppan says "The story going round the Whis
press that the action of the October Convention. in th
State based upon instructions sent by the late Hon.
C. Calhoun Col Tarpey, Of this city, is sheer labrca
ton. We authorized this by Col. Tapley him
self"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-06-07

The prosecution of the Spanish Consul for the abduction
Of Rey is still pending in the State Courts OF Louisiana.
.uy has been cmpanneled-has declared itself unable 10
agree upon verdict and asked be dschargcd-whch
quest the Court refused grant, and last dates the ry
still in The keeping Of the Sheriff
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SUDDEN DEATH OF A MINISTER--Wc learn from
the Petersburg News that the Rev VIM. d. Allen, young
gentleman residing in that place. who had lately attached
himself the ministry OF the Methodist Episcopal Church,
expired very suddenly on Sunday morning Woods
Church, in Chesterfield county. He conducted the earlier
part of the exercises OF worship concluded his AMI
commenced the "ast prayer (as it is ,emed but had only
uttered sentences when he fell backwards in
the pulpit and instantly ceased breathe 1t is said that
hc had rupturcd blood vessel Mr. Allen was an unnlr
rt,.
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tp}.Sa; IT, : >:aIp.

BN virtn" OF a writ of V rdi'irni En-
ponas and writ OF + rri Facias ISSUED
" George II. Joyce n'e OF the Justice,
Of tie Peace of the State of Narviand n
and for Crcl county, at the suit of John
A. johnson use of James l.. Foard and
Georgr kin.b'r & Son, against the goods,
chat'les, lands aud tcnrmnts of David
Mackey, to me directed have 5, lied
and taken into in execution, all the
right, title. clam, interest and esiat. at
law aud in equity, of the said David
Markey, IN and to all that lot or Parcel
OF land situated in the 4ih district Of c.
Gil county on the road lead rg from Fair
Hill to the Rock Meeting House. adi"in-
Ing iandsof Washington Alexander, John
Mackrv ard others. containing 90 acres
more or less on which is erected fran.
Dwelling, and | here by give notice that
on Thursday the 3lst day Of January
1850 between the hour, of and
o'cl ok, at the Court House door in the
town OF Eik,on, will otfrr for sale the
said property so siezrd and taken in exc
cution. by public Auction to the highest
bidder for Cash.
HEZEKtAH FOARD, Con'st.
Elkton January ~ so.
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an explanation Of the disgraeeful conduct
towards Mrs. Potter on the previous even
ing. Mr.. Sullivan coolly declined the
reques,, and told Col. P tina: il was ha
(Col. P.) who mnst make the apology to
his Lordship. Upont hi- Col. Potter adj
ministered to him a well merited and
well applied chast isement, Gaming HIM
untilthey were both completely exhaust
ed with the effort-the one in the pas
slvr the other in the active sense.
"lhis jus, rrtrlbution was witnessed
by large number Of gentlemen, among
whom Were several EngIShmen, and ev-
cry body agreed that Potter was entirely
in the right. II is needless to add that
as soor "a the news spread over the civ
OF Lima there was universal burst OF AL
mi alton OF Pot'er.s conduct on he one
hand and OF condemnation OF Suli,ans on
the other. It /, hoped that this affair
will teach Lord Palmer>ton's nephew
that an American citizen. at home or
abroad is not disposed to brook any in
sulr even from one who is OF blood kin
to his iordship and high functlonary
OF her British aiesty, aid he may also
profit by thi. lesson a"d learn how TO re-
sen, an injury himself hereafter"
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Letter from Chesapeake.
CnEsAvEAKE Cry, Jan, 18th, 80.

CHEsAvEAKE CITY, Jan. 18th; go.
P. e. RICKETTS,, Eso:-Denr Sri
perceive in the last weeks Wing your
notice warning me 10 beware OF my rival
Not being envious, permit me to welcome
him to the field Of observation also, to
assure him tina, l shall not envy him the
laurrls that he may win in the position OF
a correspondent.
On Saturday last the citizens of this
place held meeting for the purpose of
obtaining an expression of the public feel
ing in regard TO making application to the
Legislature at its present session, for an act
Incorporating this city as Borough Town.
The meeting was we'll attended and unan-
imous IN favor of taking immediate steps
to obtain said Act A committee was ap-
pointed to prepare memorial also one
to ascertain the number OF inhabitants resi-
dent in this place said committee to re-
port to an adjourned meeting to he held at
Poole's Hotel tomorrow Saturday. at 2
O'Clock, P. M.
Chesapeake city is improving at a rapid
rate. If her citizens only advance in
moral culture, and intellectual attainments,
at one tenth the pace OF her other i'm
provements, the day ia not distan, when
both will attain distinction. As an indi-
cation Of moral Improvement, there has
within very short period, been organized
in this city Lyccum, upon permanent
basic, the object Of which is the moral and
Intellectual Improvement Of is members,
and a general diffusion of knowledge,
throughout the neighhorhood by means of
a Library, public lectures, debates, &c.
There has also been organized a Division
of the Sons OF Temperance, but 1t as yet,
has but few members, 7 have heard it said
that the initiation fee prevents some per-
sons from joining, who would, were it not
for this drawback. Among the many i'm
proT"'ne"ts at th's place, daily mail
would be an important one: therefore
sngg"st to our citizens the consideration of
the subject. ! am confident such thing
could be sustained without any loss to the
Department.. ...
An attempt was mad. on Wednesday
night last to, en.ar-the- stoseof. Mr.. VIM.
r. c opprr at this" placr. Two persons
we're seen trying 10 effect an entrance
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A MARYLAKuEn ABRoAp-Pnnishme,

A MARYLANuEH ABRoAD-P"niShmen
Of English 4 rogaace. News has rpachsd
Washington OF persona. rencontre which
took place at Lima, on the 10Th OF the
last month between eur fellow citizen
Col. Zabdiel W. Potter, the newly APP
pointed Consul ofth- United States at
Val araiso, and the Hon Henry Stephen
sullivan, nephew If Lord Pa'mrrs'on,
and her Bri'anir Ma es'y charge af-
taires near tn" Government OF Ch.li. A
correspondent Of the American gives the
part cuIars of the affair, from which it
appears that the steamer on which he
was aboard stopped few days at Lima
TO take IN coal, and Col. Potter proceed
ell with his family and took lodgings at
the Preach Hotel; and having secured
comfortable quarters, LIFT Mrs. Potter
and her child TO tax" stroH through the
CITY. The letter continues as follows:
"Col. Potter had not long left his
lodgings before the Tonoroh'e Henry Ste
phen Snll,van with his family stopped at
the Hotel and deliberately walked up to
the rooms which had been assignee to
CO.. Potter and family, ard took forclD,
possession ofther. and turned Mrs. Pot
ter and her inf,nt child out OF doors.
Mrs Potter besought him with tears IN
her eyes 10 await the return of her hui
hand. who would only be absent for a few
minutes, but it was all in vain. His Brit
ish nobility told her that she was only a
u nd dor ri
her out with her child IN her arms, d.
recting servant to find other apartments
for her. Gen. Herrera, who occupied
rooms near those taken by Col Potter,
was appealed 70 bv Mrs. p. and h. and
his daughter Mrs Nackie, went with her
to the Charge and besought him TO await
the return OF Col. Potter this app al
also was without effect. Mrs. P. was
again ordered on of thr room, aud as she
left in tears, this accomplished inn tin3a-
~ and chivalIic gentleman tainted her
with words Of this sort" Mama. don't
whip me Pm be good next time-I
will"
Sometime alter this brutal occurrence
Col. Potter returned TO TIE Hotel, wh"n
he was informed at what had !ranspired
and as son az he cold hear the story h.
called upon Mr. sullivan who had zone
out. Af'rr shor! time b. called again
bu, was AGA n told that the grntl nan
was not in. Like a true Americor gen.
,leman, Col, POTTER declined to disturb
the family Of this Ruya uff nder or in
the least to take advantage OF his absence
hut went Immediately t. hotel in tn"
Plaza and procured other lodgings IT be-
ing then nearly night. Early the next
mcrni he again repaired to tine room
of the Charge and found him this time
at home.' Ae requested hun very po-
litrly to accompany him 10 the apart
mcnts Of Gen. Herrera ii Order to have
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through the window Of the second story.
they were alarmed by lady in an adj
joining hous-, which frustrat ed TIL ir de-
sign and gave themtime to escape OlH-
Ger B:ddle Of the Pivot Bridge on Tug
day night last arrested a person named
Wilson on charge Of attempting to pass
a counterfeit or altered ten dollar note
of theSehesapeakr Bank on Mr. John
L. CLAYTON, Store keeper at the above
named place. The Ches. & Del. Ca, al
is again free from ice and the steamers
plying ria the canal from Philadelphia
s. Baltimore. have again resumed their
trips, no OTTER kind of vessels are run
ming now, owing to4he great quantity of
ice in the Del. river and Ches. bay.
Should the weather continue for few
days as It now is. the obstruction will
soon BE- removed. All kinds OF business
is dull at present
Yours as ever,
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Editorial Cor-esnondence.
WASHINGTON, Jan. .16


The snow which tell here on Sunday
night, to the depth of seven or eight in
ches-a depth unusual for this latitude
is now pretty well melted from the streets,
and the sleighlng, which has been rather
violently practsed for the last few days, is
nearly used up.
The Anniversary OF the Colonization
e9ociety was held last night. Mr.. Clay
presided and made a short and appropriate
speech. We heard him with great graft
fcation, not having heard him make a
speech before. Past his three score years
and ten, he stood tall and erect. and his
clear and musical voice. beside which all
was as silent as death-flled the great
church in which he was speaking. 1t
was privilege to hear the giant man,
who tor the last halt century, has chained
with his eloquence, assemblies vast, and
grave and reverend senates-whose name
over the world, is synonymous with genius
and nobleness, and who holds SO large q
place in the affections OF this great nation.
He is here unquesionably acknowledged
to be the greatest man of the country. X.
6. Scott, Esq, of Va, Rev. George W..
Bethune, and Rev. R. R. Gurley, also de-
liyered able addresses. Bethune was odd,
eloquent and witty, and Gurley-- who has
lately returned from Liberia, was highly
interesting, and in referring to his visits
to the graves of those who had fallen in
establishing that colony, he was touchingly
eloquent.
1t is something to go into the gallery of
the Senate, and look down upon Clay,
Webster, Calhoun, Benton, Cass, Corwin,
Sam Houston, &C., &C., men who have
made their mark in the annals of the coun-
try. Fillmore presides with calm dignity,
and the greatness of the body ofmen there
assembled. gives an interest to every hing
which occurs.
The House is large and unwieldly
body, and of necessity would be charac-
terized by more "noise and confusion y
than the Senate, and it is we'll Mr.. Cass is
n, I a member, for there would be small
chance OF his making himself heard. It
has-among great many ordinary men
some OF decided ability, who would do
honor.llo any assembly in the world. Yes
trrday, Mr.. Glosbrenner of Pa, locofoco,
was elected Sergeant at Arms The cleo
ton Of Doorkeeper and and Postmaster. l
understand to be postponed for time.
The lions Of the day are, Gov. Tihazi,
Col. Pragay, Count Wass, and other Hun
garian exiles, who are now here
p. c. r.
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Marr.el.

On Thursday the 10Th inst, by the
Rev John W. Arthur, Nj. William IT.
Wilson TO Mis- Mary Murphy all OF
CrciI county.
On the same day by the same It North
Ea :, Mr. RoLelt Carr, to Miss Eliza j.
Glenn, all OF Ceci! county.
On he sam day by the sam" at North
East, Nj William Parrctt TO Miss. Eliz-
abpih BOYD, all OF Cecil county.
At North East, on the l7th inst. hv the
Rev. J. w. Arthur, MIR. SAMUEL SLlrtR
to Miss PRlsculLA ANN PYLE, al OF Cecil
county.
BY the Rev. Mr. Goldshorough, in
Trinity church, on Saturday morning last,
ALEXANDER KIRK and ELIZA ANN MAIDEN
all Of Cecil county,
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ION
(Correspon. Of the Baltimore Clipper.1

loorrespoh. Oh the Baltimore CIlpper.l
WASHINGTON Jan II, 1850.
Election OF Doorkeeper-Scene in the
House The Poushkecpsie Blacksmith.
The House voted FIVE times to-day for
Door-keeper. MIR Randolph obtained a
hundred votes at one time, and then with
drew. Mr.. Horner was again brought
and one. Mr. Cole ran up TO ninety-fve,
and like the man on the top OF the shot
tower, could go no higher. Mr. Stew
art, an old and wel-tried messenger, on
the fifth trial, was running head and head
with Mr.. Tufts, who, although withdrawn,
was again placed in nomination. 1t was
ascertained that Mr.. Tufts was elected
and that gentleman was congratulated by
his friends, and had to work his way out
OF the crowd in the Hobbies. Just before
the clerk read the names. Messrs billiard,
Stephens, Morton and CAbell suddenly
charged Tor Stewart, and this elected the
last named
Amusement was created, and Mr.. Tufts
and his friends turned as pale as death
Mr., Scheuck arose in the midst Of the ex-
cItement, and said that he understood that
certain charges had been made against Mr.
TUFTS, and he wished by authority to CON-
tradict them.
There were objections in various parts
OF the Hal. Preston King wished to
bear the remarks OF the gentleman. il
was due h. shou d be heJrd. Remarks
were in order only by general cons- t,
and this could not ne obtained. Then
change took place from Stewart to
Wright, thus depriying NJ. Stewart of
an election. Nhen the result was rad.
it was asc~ rtained that MIR. Tufts had r.
c"ived 10 Stewart 81, Wtile, l. Wright
9, and Randolph /.
Mr.. Giddings and he Free Soiler- had
voted for Tufts; and this strengthened
the report that h. had attended the Buff
falo Convention anu had been the editor
OF an abolition paper. Hence, few
Southern gentlemen Withdrew their sup
pot from him The IIous- adj ourn~d
without taking aaother vote. Exc te-
men, enough for one day.