The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-07-24
Our Richmond Correspondence.

RICHMOND, Va, July B, 1859.
Medical Man Charged uiM Aaempting 10 Commit Raj
upon Lady Patient of His-Pocy ofthe Southern Cos
promise Men-Isfcmous Betrayal of the South-Tae Sue
cessor Of Mr. Goode-k Mr. Buchanan again a Candi
date or the Presdencyi-Egec. of This Upon HIS Future
Administration, dc.
case of a very novel character up before the
magistrates Of Hsnrico county. 1t was that OF Dr.
George Gavinze German physician, for many years
practising in this city, on charge of attempting to
NIT rape upon the person Of Mrs. Boswell, the wife of
cRbinetmaker who resides in the suburbs OF this city
The doctor, 1t appears was in attendance Mrs B. in
her ACKNOWLEDGEMENT which took place several days ago.
Since then he visited her regularly, and finally, she
alleges, attempted TO commit an outrage upon her per-
person. This she resisted, and having informed her
husband of the circumstance he Immediately caused
warrant to be issued for the arrest Of the doctor He
brought before Justice Nettles and baied out in
the sum OF $1,000, to appear again to day The case
came up, and the testimony Of Mrs Boswell was, II
reliable fully conclusive OF the Doctors guilt much
as TO have induced the justice to send him for
further hearing The defence set up by the doctor
that the lady suffering from lapsus ey, and tina,
abe msook the treatment Of this disease for the improper
attempt which che charges It s said that he made In.
matons to her previously Of the efficacy OF the mode OF
treatment which she charges him with having resorted
But the strsngest part of the whole affair the allegation
that the doctor offered FIVE hundred dollars TO the
mans husband and Rev. Mr.. Boggs, Methodist cer
gyman, who was admitted to the secret Of the Doctors
guilt by Mrs. Boswell to have the m after hushei up 1t
stated the parties agreed the Offer but the injured
would not be in her determination to bring
the doctor to justice She noby repealed all attempts al
compromise, and neither yielded 10 the entreates OF
her husband pastor The doctor baed out for his
appearance before the examining court in the sum Of
50 ,000. Dr. Gavnzel occupied high position physi-
clan in this city, and enjoyed large aud lucrative prac-
tce lie is married man. ana his lady ia probably
of the best looking Of her sex in this city.
Tnhp votCt thp ole has tattn
to friend here statog that he intends to preserve
neutral position with reference TO the several Presden
tia asprapts.
Developments OF very startling character regarding
the policy OF the compromise party the South have been
recently communicated 10 me by gentleman perfectly
familiar with all their movements You will have OBJ
served from the tenor OF the controversy which has
gong for time between the .sproectcnss and
"noup oeconss" m the South, that the latter advocate
the readopton Of the Cincinnati platform This advocacy
is based the sufcency Of the "non Interference
doctrine therein FORTH to guarantee the rights slave
holders 10 the Territories. The word non interference"
is construed by them 10 protection, and. as
informed thoy will yield 10 Douglas, upon condition Of
his concedrg 10 them the right to put that construction
upon IT,
The number in transitu through this city the Springs
from all parts Of the South In There area
dy understand three four hundred vsiters at
the celebrated White sulphur. while all the other springs
have fair proportion Old Point is nearly crowded and
though the accommodations at this fsvorte have
been largely increased, II will in few days be crowded
10 It's utmost capacity should the influx continue in the
ratio reported TOR the past week. 1t is charming place
TO spend few weeks.
Scarcely had the breath left the body OF the deceased
Hon. Mr. Goode when the scramble for his slippers com
menced understand that asprant for his position
who temporarily sojournirg here started of on re.
cepi OF the Of Mr. Goodies death TO attend to his
interests in the district II s IN view OF this vacancy
that Mr. Pryor was said TO have left the Ses at Wash
ngon, and settled in Petersburg, which is embraced IN
Mr.. Goodies district OF course he will be in the ring
but what his prospects have opportunity OF Judg
ing should suppose, from the number OF asprants
long standing in the district who have for many years
zeaousy worked for the party that his chances are not
good In Virginia political promotion, as in the military
department. based upon party service and regular order
Of succession and In many instances length oil service
made to eupersede inertia rule which has proved py
means compatible with efficiency In our representa-
tons in Congress. But II s old Virgins custom. anu
s, therefore, the strictly adhered TO- Among ,ne
other aspirants for this vacancy are UNDERSTAND Mm
Old r editor OF the Erdmin, OF TINS CITY, anu, untii
recently a resident OF Powhstan county, IN the
Fourth district; Thomas T. Goode, henry h. HOPKINS,
of brother of Judge Hopkins, late representa-
two In Congress II the Thirteenth Congressional district
OF This state and VIM Flournoy the late independent
candidate In opposition TO Goode Others not yet spoken
Of viii .srt up before the time for holding the month stng
convention arrives There is thus good prospec. for
lively time the Fourth Congressional district and IT 10
probable that squaer sovereignty maintained by
the Eraminer and Intervention, as advocated by the
ENQUIRE, will form the main issues ia the contest
Thomas f. Goode Ia said TO be the popular any
prant yet in the field His name was mentioned in con.