The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-06-02
Our VIrgtnia Correspondence.

RICHMOND, Va May 80, 1857
Lmpot0t Decissow By Chi5 Jnsos 7aney-Gr@sd Sssday
ScAoo Frvoesnor-A RicAwond Cdsddak for TIE Gov
vrovsAip S Ulah-EFsa Of TIE Reoen Democratic Victory
4. Au Otty upon TIE Kwow Nothtn0s.
On the 18th inst important decision rendered by
Ghief Justice raney the Federal Supreme Court Of vr
giia In the case Of waring the brig AvAnco This
was an action brought by the former British Consul for the
port Of Norfolk against the brig above mentioned, for
ing brought over free negro from Angus, and le him
10 Virginia in bondage. judgment vas given by Judge
HaIyburtou in june 1862 oondemning the vessel but
appeal was taken ana the question argued before the Chief
Justice on the 2sh ins when the Judgment OF the
below was affirmed and the vessel condemned and ordered
TO be sold.
appears this system has been going for sewers
years and though many have been detected AMI pm,
ished for tho offence, the prarece has neve'the
lees been pursued Nor Ia il supposed that the
decisi0n ins lance will stay IT, progress The only
mesrs adequate this end Ia The transfer Of respoa
ability rom the masters 10 The of veses rbe
~ ss %sK s no 10 90
TO adapt t.
grand procession Of tho children Of the Sunday schools
Of tho different denominations took place In city to-day.
the grsndes aair Of the kod that took place
here The procession tpcluC ing the adults VINO engaged
In IT, comprised al least nvc Tho uand perscos and taxing
the spectators into th estimate, might safely ST. down
the whole number ~ seven Thousand.
About eight O'Clock THE morning the schools assembled
ia charge OF Marsha ohoen To- the OCCASION Eaoh Mar
shall marched bis respective school 70 tho place desgns
cd whore having formed INTO one general proosssisu
The within the square truly interesting This
magnificent retreat charming and fascinating In ITSELF
rendered much more by the imposing combination ol
gaiety fashion and beauty which sed there upon h.
sion. Il was fact, combination, pro ery
blending Of all that is fascinating and beautiful In nature
and art
At IL O'Clock the procession dispersed bat for h,urs
amer many beautiful form might be seen strollins
through the square, though they fo reluctant 70 with
draw themselves from that combined much Of
pleasure ana interest
We have here vigorous candidate for the Governor
ship of Utah. In the person Of Martin Meredith Lpscomb
retired candidate for this Congressional district Who
you may remember In bis address the voters. pledged
made speech in congress against the interests Of his con
sttsens Ar additional incentive, he assured them he
would stripe Burlingames back anyhow All th, proved
unavsipg, however, for admonished, doubt by the
bad prospects ahead he withdrew nom the contest before
the day OF election.
proper perssn TO undertake the management Of xham
Young be at determined to apply for the eics
hevng thai he possessed precisely the qua tiles suited
that he qualincstous upon which he based s' his
claim to election here-but which were disregarded-
will be Suy ns an AND s the
way repaired to Washington TO have interview with
ExcelIency The DpateA of this city has spoken high
Of bis qualifications for such position, and expressed
The Know Nothing. Of this city take their late reverse
rather badly; but the worst Of it s, they have few
to condole with them. I understand they blame Ridge
way, of the WIG for the result He formerly stated
took exception the candidates first put forward by the
called, which resulted In modification Of the former
ticket to the extent of striking or two and substituting
others This satisfied Rdeeway, and he accordingly sup
upon the original attached to the latter and defeat va,
the consequence The result has caused no little SURPRISE
70 all familiar with the state Of party IL this city for several
MIA has given way