The New York Herald Newspaper, December 26, 1845, Page 2

YEW YORK 6, 1845. Now Wovke, Bulday, December 2 The Weekly Herald, Our weekly sheet foc this week, to be ready at eight rrow morning, will be extremely interest- s containing the latest of the doings at Con- 1 from all parts of the world, there will be a aving of New Lanark, in Scotland, being ethe great Owenite Association is locat® cents (ach, in wrappers, ready for mailing o'clock, t id eng ace wh Congress—Organtzation of the Oregon ; Te ritory. “Phe action of Congress, in proposing the organiza- tion of the Oregon country into a territory of the United States, is now one of the most important movements of the day—arising from its intimate connection with our fore relations. Upon the patriotic legislation of Congress, ing the faith of treaues aad the vs of nations, will depend the question of s wellasthe honor and interest of Government. This opinion is ex- 'y quarter, on the subject, and accord- e see a variety ofideas put forth regarding p recent movements in Oi s, having in view the organization of the Oregon country into a ter- ritory, In order to comprehend the subject properly, and to place before our readers every piece of informa- tion on the matter, we publish in this morning’s r rrect copy of the British law for the or- of that country, and also the proposed duced by Mr. Douglass into the House of Represe to carry out the rights and inter- ests of tie United States in the same region. It is contended by those who are opposed to the pation of Oregon, that the treaty existing be- tween this country and England, would be violated by the passage of any such law as the one intro- duced by Mr Douglass, or the passage of any reso- lution, claiming the whole of that territory, from degree ot latitude to 54 40. Now, on a careful consideration of the subject, ve are disposed to come to a different conclusion. ‘The passage of such resclutions by the two houses of Congress, claiming the whole of the territory, merely the assertion ot the same claim put forth y Mr. Buchanan to Mr Pakenham and the British (yovernment, in the recent diplomatic correspon- dence that passed between them. The Congress of the United States has a perfect right to express a similar opinion, in the same forcible language,"on 's which the nation possesses to the whole Oregon territory, which the Exeeutve de- itself And it willbe recollected that nt in our legislation here- at conduct. During the ty of the negotiations on the North dary, the Senate pas: 8 sufficient precede! tofore, for such a course d resolutions dec bot the whole territory as being the preperty of the United States ; and Mr. Webster, on an important occasion, declared that he would be ready, “on the next arth of Jul to take possession of the whole of the territory in dispute. So far asthe re- olutions introduced into the House have declared the Americen right to the whole of the Oregon ter- ritory to be inherent in our government, Congress has a perfect, indefeasible, and undoubted right to p them, without giving umbrage to any govern- ment, or violating any treaty existing between the two coun Thus much on this point. With respect to the law introduced by Mr. Doug- lass, for the organization of that country into ater- ritory, we believe that there can be equally as little objection as to any resolution which contains the assertion of the mght of our government to the whole of Look at the law passed by the British Parliament, and which has been in ope- ration in Oregon for nearly twenty-five years past— compare its provisions with those of the law pro- sed by Mr. Douglass. The law introduced by this member trom West, simply proposes, that after declaration of the absolute right of the United States to the wh of the territory, and a year’s notice shall have been given to England, to extend the ordimary civil and criminal jurisdiction of the lowa courts over it, with a provision not to interfere with British subjects, or to violate inany degree the terms of the treaty between ihe two countries, according to a very liberal and common sense con- struction. But we have no doubta small propor- tion ot members will attempt to raise an opposition to the passage of thts lew, under the cry that it will, if passed, be equivalent to a declaration of war by the United States against England ; but we have no doubt the ery will produce no effect on Congress, and that the bill, as we have reason to believe, will pass both Houses, with as much rapidity, and with as overwhelming a majority, as did the resolutions for the annexation of Texas. The proposed law provides for giving the neces- sary notice, according to the treaty. After that is done, there will come up the organization of the territory under the law, and that can be proceeded with at leisure, under the authority and sanction of the American government. The British govern- ment has no more right to object to such a luaw—in- deed, less—than we had to object to the British law of 1821, which has been in operation ever since. When that period arrives when the law of Congress will have gone into operation, then will come the time for further deliberation on the part of our Go- verniment, relative to the future destiny of Oregon. What that may be, it is of no use to be arguing about now. Letevery year take care of itself. At pre- ent, our government has completely the advantage over the British government, in all these negotiations andall these movements, and we have no doubt will retain it. it. Anoruer Revovution 1x Mexico.—The next ac- counts from Mexico willbe very interesting, giving, probably, the particular of another revolution in that unhappy country. By the last accouats, Paredes was on his way to the city of Mexico, for the purpose of putting down President Herrera. These ymilitary chieftains of Mexico, have no idea that the present men in power should touch any of the large amount pro- posed to be given by the United States tor Cali- fornia, without their having a chance of fingering the plunder. Itis said that the pretext for a revo- fotion will be the disposition manifested by the pre- sent Mexican goverament, to make peace with the United States. Yet, no doubt, the same men when they get into power, will be the first to riew the negotiations, and try to get as much as they can “tor Upper California, or tor a new boundary of Texas. in the mean time, it is to be expected that the French and English intriguers wi! pusy al | make themselves The ‘man in the white hat,” is on his way to Vera Cruz, and the next news will be interesting. Tempiiron’s Concert ror tHe Poor —This eve. empleton Concert, exclusively for ‘he benefit of the prominent charities of this city takes place at the Tabernacle. The number of tick. ets already sold is considerable—far exceeding the suine hopes of the most enthusiastic and earnest support rs of this excellent and praiseworthy effort Ve doubt not, therefore, but the Tabernacle will be thronged by the fashionable, the charitable, the be- nevolent, and the musical, who, in gratifying their own tastes, minister to the wants, and relieve the jecessities of the poor, afflicted and distressed. The \udies—God bless them!— ill, of course, be there to inpart additional lustre to the ene, which will doubtedly, be one of great brillianey and splendor. We would recommend our merchants, who have ever Sven celebrated for their charity, to come forward and purchase tickets for their ou this oceasion, clerks. They would thug be performing an act of and at the same time giving pleasure nung, the great nevolence, those in their employ. /ONGRESSIONAL MovEMENTS.—Amongst the ar- rivals from the south yesterday, at the Astor, are the Hew Damel Webster, the Hon Thomas Butler ‘wi, an d the Hon. 8, Jarnagin, ot Tennessee HERALD. The New York Herald In Europe. The New York Herald appexrs to give a great deal of trouble to many people, both in the United Staies and in Europe. Since the last arrival from Europe, we have been informed, through a private source, that the terrible London Quarterly Review is coming forth witha powerlul article, in order to annihilate the New York Herald, and destroy its influence, both in the new and old world. It appears, in fact, that the great Jitterateurs and statesmen, both of England and France, have found out, all at onee, the awful position in which we are placed, and the terrible influence exercised by the Herald, not only upon the people of America, but also upon the old world. This, indeed, is a droll thing. It seems, how- ever, tobe the general idea prevailing in the minds of those who have formerly fulminated their anathe- mis against the Herald, through the columns of the Foreign Quarterly, and who are now preparing to annihilate us by the great London Quarterly, that it is necessary for the peace of the world to stop the progress of the New Fork Herald. Thus it may be seen that the big and little jotatoes of the age are equally affected with the dry rot, through the influence of the New York Herald. Among these potatoes there is one John, or James, O'Sullivan, who is the editor of a small paper pub- lished in this city. This unfortunate individual complains, in a most melancholy tone, that the New York Herald is actually considered in Europe, as the organ of the American government; and that its views—its doctrines—its statements, are regarded as most probably emanating from the inner circle of the compact head of Mr. Polk himself, compre- hending also, all the ideas and views moving in the secret recesses of his Cabinet, from Mr Buchanan round to Cave Johnson. Aston- ishing discovery, indeed! But this is not all. Mr. Walsh, the American Consul at Paris, and cor- respondent of the National Intelligencer, is also ter- ribly annoyed to find the “hyperboles” (as he is pleased to call them) of the New York Herald, pro- duce such & tremendous impression on both sides of the British Channel as to increase the roughness of the waves and weather. The amiable Mr. Walsh is unfortunately afflicted with a hardness of hear- ing, and hence he cannot know all the noise which the Herald is making, with his own ears ; and pro- bably, therefore, gets his intelligence from some other quarter. Yet it does not seem so surprising that this dignified philosopher, who never thought an original thought in his life, should put forth such ag opinion in reference te the terrible “ hyperboles” of the New York Herald, when-it is seen that all the great Quarterly Reviews of London and Paris are now expected to unite their forces, with a view to annihilate its influence throughout Christendom. Nay, it may be that a session of Parliament will be summoned, and Queen Victoria herself will find it necessary to call the attention of both houses to the terrible influence of the Herald, as well as to the frightful disease in the Irish potato. Such is the singular position into which the Herald has been forced, both in Europe and Ameni- ca, from causes which may be considered the lite- rary phenomenon of the present age—even as inex- plicable as the disease in the potato Now, we never professed to be the organ of the President—nor of his cabinet—nor of any party— nor of any set of men—nor of any clique, in this world, or in the next. We have made it our busi- ness and our duty to interpret the aflairs of the day on this continent, as well as on the other side of the water, and to give our opinions upon the probable tendency of the age, and the spirit now prevailing in society, and throughout Christendom, on both sides the Atlantic. In pursuing this line of duty, we have endeavoured to find out the secrets of cabinets, and the intentions of statesmen, and so to report them to the world accurately. Jf our views and our predictions regarding Texas, have been considered “hyperboles,” as Mr. Walsh denomi- nates them, or if they have entitled us to be regard- ed as the organ of President Polk, according te Mr. O’Sullivan’s statements—these hyperboles, and these views, have now become sober matters of tact, and lose their magnitude and undue impor- tance in this respect, by becoming history itself. We shall continue to proceed,in the path we have chosen for ourselves, and pursue the march we have gone on in for the last fifteen or twenty years. ff the quarterly journals and all the newspapers, and even if Queen Victoria herself, and the British Parliament shall denounce us, we shall pursue our course, and endeavor to give full and faithful re- ports of their sayings and doings, both on papers and potatoes, and leave the issue to the present and to all future time—just as Chancellor Bacon did. Music anp THE Orera.—During the past two years, almost every operatic troupe, who have vi- sited this country, or have established themselves here, have failed most signally; sometimes from one cause, sometimes another. The French Company was, in fact, the only one which met with any real success. The Italian Opera, after getting fairly started, was entirely broken up by the petty rivalries and dissen- sions among its members. Borghese wanted twice the salary of Pico, and Pico considered her talents as quite equal to those of Borghese, and finally the Opera exploded. Then we had the Deley troupe at the Park, and after one or two nights, it was plainly seen that they must fail, and they performed their engagement to a * beggarly account of empty boxes.” Then the German opera was commenced, and for one or two nights bid fair to be successful. But soon it was deserted by the German population, whom it was supposed would be its chief support- ers, and the fashionables did not patronize it at all; and after a few trials, the German Opera was given up as a failure. The Seguin troupe are now at the Park. This ‘troupe possesses some Very good voices and good actors, and are on the whole, equal to any English troupe who have visited this country—but it is plainly to be seen that they will fail at the Park, un- Jess some different course be taken from that which they are now pursuing, and which has, in fact, been the cause of the failure of nearly every operatic troupe. The Seguin’s are playing the “Bohemian Girl,” an opera which, without possessing a very high order of merit—exce st some beautiful airs, has been worn entirely threadbare by repet- tion, until its music has become too familiar to the ears of the play-goers. This is the cause ot the failure of the Opera in this country— the continued reiteration of the same opera. A troupe should prepare themselves, before commen- cing their performances, with a number of novelties, one to be brought out as soon as the other becomes somewhat worn. Under such an arrangement we should have no doubt of the success of the Opera. On Monday night “Amilie” ie to be produced at the Park. This is an opera of considerable merit, but has been played in New York agreat number of times. The new comic opera of “Don Pasquale” is obe produced during the engagement of the Se- guins. We think this opera will havea great run; but itis somewhat strange thatthe Park management did not bring out “Don Pasquale” first, as it would have been new, and we have no doubt, successful, Novelty is what is wanted and what will succeed, Novelt y—novelty—-novelty—-change—~change== change—variety—variety—variety, for our people, in opera, music, religion, philosophy, polities, and sausages. That will always take Arrempet at Svuicine. We copy the follow: trom the Bowling Green, Ky., Argus ct last ‘Sarak day—"On Inst Friday, Mr. Clinton’ Covingto | nineteen years, son of Gen. Covington, war found in ce | room at his father’s residence, in the vicinity of place, having been shot with a musket charged with shet The entire load entered the abdominal region and ra in the direction of the shoulder, cutting his lungs, but miraculously avoiding the heart. The young man fe in a very critical and perilous situation, bit hopes are en- tertained of his recovery, All the circumstance the conclusion that the act was perpetrated by him Yet, on the subject, he obstinately refused. t No ‘cause can be assigned for the act. tering upon manhood, with bright hopes and Brospects ahead; having at hit commend all abundance of this world's goods could bestow. ther is amongst the wealthiest of our citiren connexions are highly respectable | ington street | Amarevg Tagatricais—Anoragr ATTEMrT.— We understand that the theatrical amateur froupr, who perpetrated the murder of the amiable and ure | offending ‘Prince of Denmark,” in Palmo’s Opeia | House, about a week ago, insegd to repeat th® san e | wful scene on Tuesday evening of next week.— | Not satisfied with the expresion of public opinior, | or the verdict given on the occasion, they, like Polly Bodine, and other criminals of the present day, wish | a second trial, And, probably, after that, they will ask for a third trial, and will move accordingly.— There’s no satisfying some people. We also learn that they intend to put the tickets atone dollar each, to admit two persons, a gentle- | man and a lady, and that they intend to apply the proceeds, after deducting the necessary expenses, (an oyster supper, of course,) to some charitable | purpose. A few days since, an announcement was made through the public prints, indicating that the pro- | ceeds were to be given to the “ Association for the | bettering the condition of the poor.” This notice having come before the pious and holy managers of that association, proceedings were immediately taken to refuse any assistance on their part, of money arising from the murder of an innocent Prince and stranger from Denmark. Mr. Heant- ley, the worthy Secretary of the association, wrote to Mr. Moorehead, who is the head and tail of the amateur theatrical troupe, stating that on no account would the association accept any portion of these proceeds for the benefit of the poor. The correspondence, which is laughable in the extreme, will probably be published. It wil! | show that charitable persons of this city have the | verdancy to think of establishing “ associations for bettering the condition of the poor;” and yet, proba- bly expecting manna from heaven, retuse to receive any assistance, in order to carry their purposes into | eflect. This ludicrous incident should be dressed up in a dramatic way, and it would make a capital farce or afterpiece to the tragedy of Hamlet, after he shall have been killed dead, and decently buried in the green-room, with a proper quantity of stewed oysters and champagne. : A word to the amateurs. It there is no charitable | society in New York that will receive the money you may draw on your next representation, why not appropriate it for the endowment or establish- ment of an institution for the benefit of decayed ac- tors and actresses? We have had many abortive attempts hitherto to establish such an institution, but we think now is the time to carry it mto effect. The opportunity is favorable, Theatricals. Pank Turatne —Last evening, being Christmas, a very full house presented itself at the Park. Tre opera of the “ Bohemian Girl” was again played, without any new features. Afterthis the fine old comedy of Three Weeks aftor Marriage,” in which George Barrett, Mrs. Bland, and Mr. Bass appeared, was played, and went off’ infine style, and very much to the amusement cf the audience ; and the evening closed with a capital farce, which has hada great run at the Haymarket Theatre London, entitled “ Done Brown,” in which George Bar- rett, John Fisher, Miss Horn, and others, appeared. }This evoning the “ Bohemian Girl” will be repeated, with the farce of the “Irish Attorney.” On Monday “ Amilie”” is to be produced, and in a short time the fine comic opera of “ Don Pasquale.” Boweny Tueatne.—This ostablishment was filled in every part yesterday afternoon, and in the evening each distinct portion of the house was jammed, crammed and double-crammed throughout—and yet, with this crowded state of things, the most perfect quiet reigned triumphant. The performances, of themselves, were suf- ficient to draw afull and crowded auditory; yet, upon this holyday occasion, the people seemed to turn out en masse, Every body scemed to be there. To-night a very interesting dramatic bill is to be presented, including the popular drama of “ The Black Rangers,” “ Ugolino” and “The Brigand Monk,” in which Cony and Blanchard,with their dog Hector, are to aj-pear. ‘Trvon’s Circus, Boweny.—This popular place of re- sort (particularly by the juveniles) was crowded yester- day afternoon and evening. The performances at this establishment deserve encouragement. We understand that there is something really rich and commanding re- served for the ensuing month, in which some of the most distinguished equestrians in our country are to appear. Vax Asmunan'’ Ty agree- able hour yesterd jection of animals gathered together, presented to the view of the public at this establishment. To those who ex- press an interest imated nature,” we commend oological display as worthy of their attention. Ellis is at the St. Charles Theatre, New Orleans, E. 8. Connor the tragedian is playing there. Dempster, the vocalist, gives a concert in New Bedford this evening. Josephine Clifton is now 1n Cincinnati. M jurke, the violinist, makes his first appearance in Boston to-morrow evening, at the concert ofthe Philhar- monic Society. The Keans will commence an engagement at the Ches- nut street Theatre, Philadelphia, on Monday evening next, when the tragedy of “Ion” will be produced. Clty Intelligence. Cunistas Day.—Many a youngster woke up xester- day morning, and found his stocking, which he had hun; the night before at the head of his bed, stuffed full of all sorts of presents for the Christmas, left there by that ubiquitous personage, old Santa Claus, who has the pe- culiarly happy faculty of being sble to descend nearly evecy chimney in the land, on Christmas eve. Many happy faces were lighted up with a radiance of smiles yesterday morning, as they descended from their rooms to wish “merry Christmas” to every one they met. And despite the Rloomy woather without, it was a merry day. From the ‘‘above Bleecker” palace of the rich merchant or broker, to the house of the poorest day laborer, body was happier for Christmas. There was not but shone brighter, not a heart but beat lighter fer more kindly feeling was diffused among ail people, even the lowest, and as they hob-a-nobbed their glasses of “blue-ruin” in the grog-shops, they wished each other a “merry Christmas.” In the morning, many of the churches were open, and those who felt so inclined at- tended, to commemorate the birth of Him who was born in Nazareth eighteen centuries ago, and the mission of whose birth, life, and precepts, is yet to spread happi- ness over all the dark spots of earth, and meke the derneas bud and blossom as the r After church service in the morning, the day was given upto mirth and merriment. rts of exhibitions, from a penny peep-show up to a the: i performance, were open, and ready to receive th h of those who entered, and give them an hour’s plea: in return for it. But, oh! the huge piles of eatables that went the wav of all eatables, yesterday! The amount is incalcu- lable. Turkeys, geese, ducks, and fowls of every de- scription—venison, beef, mutton, o fruits, and cakes of all kinda—everyt to eat, were ttered over tables, from the highest to the lowest of our citizens’ famities—and the hearts of young and old were made merrier, and on better terms with all the world, for the Christmas dinner. The eve- ning was spent in parties, balls, pleasant family gather- ings, at theatres, and other places of amusement; and probably by this morning ail who have partaken of these amusements have slept tl off, and awakened refresh- ed, and made better by Christmas. Fing.—A fire broke out, yesterday, about 2 o’clock, at the house No. 203 Fulton sireet, which was extinguishod without much damage being done. -We understand that there ‘ place on Christmas Eve at one of the most distinguished places of public resort in the Bowery, the principal participants in which includes a gentleman of some considerable pugilistic notoriety, and one or two equally distinguished in the ' profession” to which they are attached. Some few blows were ex- changed—a pistol presented, and other equally serious manilt ions occurred, when the parties ‘came to “ Barney,” and the whole matter was satisfactorily and equably adjusted. This, of all other methods, is the better way to settle difficul particularly when the “ end will not justify the mean Inte Eationaxt Soctrer’s: Bait.—The ball going public are reminded that on Monday evening next the Irish Emigrant Society will give their second annual ball at Niblo’s. T'o those who attended the ball of this poten Port year, itis only necessary to announce the fact—but to those who did not, we would say that it will be attended by all the wit, beauty and Mshion of the city, an announcement that guarantees a pleasant even- ing, and will be sure to draw a full attendai SannatH Scnoot Orntnat Pre We attended tral Prosbyte: yaters, |p ing that c en- y syesterdoy. The a having been submitted, the Rev JT. Thompson deliver Address replete with interest, and given in the pe- culiar and forcible style properly belonging to the man- ner and eloquence of this gentleman After which the dren, under the immediate instruction of Mr. Brad i Let the song of praise and gladn Ring to earth’ Temotes bound, ina very becoming an andsome mani a Win. Adams, pastor of th awered ia e eneral rom the ed at length upon the duties therhood to the hi of the United stat ) lad f orien gd hg Me n by Master Edward Weed, which we have full and faithful copies, though anavald. press of other matter.) and remonies, concluded the religious collection was then taken up to aid in the ai h, 4 fociation cuasemination of the objects for which thie ns- A paletfdd gT Dee. 26, ner was called to hold an inquest at Pie No. 9, ver, on the body of Hership King. who laid on be! e brig Gordon. ‘The inquest will be held to-day. Died Suddenly ~ Also, on the hody of Hannah Ledliny who died suddenly yesterday morning, at No. 726 Wa Ani inquest will be held to-day ably crowded ont from thi other interesting ceremoni services of the d Sudden Death —The Co- it |, river full of hoating ice Brooklyn Intelligence. # that have ever taken place in Kings o-unty, on Weduesday evening last at Gothic Hall, | and the Military ‘Garden. Both were numerously and | tashionably attended; and each claimed from the other, superiority in the almost numberless attractions present- ed alike by the beautiful women who graced the respec- tive festivals, and by the gay gallants who aecompanied them. The most recherche aud select party was under the regime of the American Eagle company, whose ban- quet was of acharacter which even European Princ: might have envied ; and whose profuse liberality in catering for their guests would have gratified the veriest glutton in creation. The other ball was given by Fire Engine Company, No. 11, and was at- tended by more than three hundred persons, including Dearly all the public functionaries of the city; from his Honor, the Mayor, down to the respectable individuals who are deputed todo the manual services required for the beneiit, protection, and general weal of the body po- itic. Curisrmas Sport: Brooklyn, and its vicinity, who avail themselves of every general holyday to mi money by tempting the young, inexperienced, and indiscreet, to indulge in a species of lottery gambling, under the guise of guessing for hogs, rofiling for poultry, or shooting for deer, and other int cent and unsuspecting quadrupeds. In med! of this description, thousands of dollars must | expended day ; wrung, in most instances, from | the pockets of those whose hard fate it is to drag out their existence by almost incessant application at that wheel which, sooording to mythological tory, has no jossible termination in its revolving process. We were | informed last evening that many difficulties and disputes —some of them of a very aggravated nature—occurred attwo or three of these speculative establishments, and | the probability is, that considerable work was “cut out” for the action of police magistrates and officers during the remainder of the week. | Anticivatep Parpox.—There are but few persons in the County of Kings who do not recollect the conviction, and subsequent long sentence, of young Cook, on various indictments charging him with acts of felony. Circum- | stances have recently occurred which may go far to mi- | tigate his guilt ; and which, iftrue, ouzht to obtain for | him the clemency of the Executive Tne combined saga- city, learning, and knowledge of the world, of those who formed the onactments which are known as the | commen law of England ; and which, by the most emi- | nent jurists, have been regarded the perfection of human wisdom ;” and the equal care, caution, and abil ty manifested by the great men who gave to the people of this State the Revised Statutes; never contemplated | that revenge should follow the fint of a jury which pro. nounced a fellow-being guilty of a crims against the pro perty ofanother. In this view, it is more than probable | that Governor Wright, after fully examining the new state of facts which we understand are to be presented to him, will materially commute the punishment inflicted upon the youth above mentioned ; even if he should not grant to him an entire and unconditional pardon. Police 25.—4 “Mock” sterday by Mr. Edward D. Stephe: of the “Sailor’s Home” in Cherry strect, agai vidual called Henry H. Setler, who was ‘onc cer in the 6tl , but now an “operagor” in the ning” busin round the Tombs, and general vatl-mi ter besides. It appears from the affidavit of Mr. Stephens; that Setler represented himself to be an officer, an showed a “star” on his breast, alsoa “club” in his hand, and demanded from Mr. Stephens a silver watch, which had been deposited with Mr. Stephens as security for board, by a sailor called James L. Perry. Setler d that the watch had been stolen, and he must give it up to him, he being an officer—consequently, Mr. Stephens requested a receipt from Setler before he would deliver it up. This Setler gave, but upon receiving the watch he picked up the receipt, which laid on the table, put if into is pocket and wa ked off. Justice Osborne has this busi- ness in hand, and we hope he will do it up correctly. Grand Larceny.—James C. Connell and George Wil- ployed last night by Capt. James Kenny, of sloop James Sampheer, laying at Pier No. 6, East River, | to watch a number of firkins ef butter, on the deck of | said sloop, when they were detected in conniving with some thieves who came alongside with a boat, and stol+ from off the deck three tubs of butter, worth $68. The were arrested by officer B. Campbell, of the Ist war: and committed by Justice Osborne for trial. An Old “Lifter” Caught.—Henriech Schuyden, a | Dutchman, was “grabbed” by policeman Kelsey, of the 11th ward, after a long chase, for stealing from the store of P. Downie, No. 202 Second street, a piece of flannel and bundle of yarn worth ——, alsoa flannel shirt from the store of A. L. Wood, 71 Houston street, and attempt- ing to steala pecei of muslin from J. J. Hall, corner of ped D. and Second street. Locked up by Justice aylor. A Fugitive from Justice Arrested.—-Officers Brintnal | and Trenchard, from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, arrested | aman called Levy Zell at the Bull’s Head, on the 31 | Avenue, last night, charged with forging on the Famers’ | Bank, Lancaster, Penn. The cashier, Mr. John man, is the complainant. He 1s willing to return with | the officers without a requisition from the Governor, | consequently he was escorted back for trial, without de- | lay. Justice Taylor locked him up on a temporary com- mitment until they were ready to start. | Petit Larcenies.—Jenet Rutherford was caught in the act of stealing ce of ribbon from the store of Ed- | ward Hullick, No. 381 Hudson street. Committed by | Justice Roome. jelligence. Officer Caught.—A complaint was Eiward DS the k Stealing Money —Hugh Aitkin was caught by one of | Capt. Kisner’s men, for stealing $6 from Mrs. Mulbury, No. 111 Mott street. Locked up by Justice Taylor. Robbing a Play-house.—Margaret Thompson was rested by Captain Kissner, of the 14th ward, for from the theatre divers articles belonging to performers. Mr. Everard was one of the losers. was locked up for examinatien by Justice Taylor. <4 Promising Son.—John Gale was arrested la plaint of his mother, Susan Gule, of 321 De- lancey street, for assaulting and beating her most shame- fully. Justice Taylor locked him up for repentance. Christmas Eve.—Patrick Murry was much injured on Christmas Eve, in a drunken affray which came off at the Hoboken House, in Pearl street, near Centre street. Tha “ Cut” Direct. _ Peter Vaner, a big buck “ nigger,” was arrested last night, by a poticems for cutting the cheek of Sarah Schank, a yellow “wench,” in a“ den” on the Five Points ; it was an awful looking gash, run- ning from the corner of the mouth to the ear, which had the appearance of one large mouth, without teeth. Lock ed up by Justice Osborne. Stealing Mary Wilson was brought in last night for stealing a silver watch worth $5, from Henry Gugethe, No. 24 Pearl street. Locked up for trial, by Justice Osborne. Stealing @ ‘ Dummy.”—Alexander Bloomfield was “ pulled” by a policeman, for stealing a pocket book be- longing to Bob Williams, (both “gemmen” ob color,) who met in a “crib” at 81} Orange street, and Bloom: | field displaying his dummy” to pay for drinks, Alex. made a “grab” and bolted. fhe book contained four She shillings in change, and pawntickets worth $1). Lock- ed up by Justice Osborne for the Special Sessions to-day for trial. A Flare up Among the Fancy.—Yankee Sullivan, companied with some of the “ Boys,” entered the room at Tammany Hall, on Christmas Eve, to take a drink, when some littic altercation took place, which resulted in the arrest of Yankee and some of his ‘‘pets,” for an ult on policeman Langdon and all taken to the Station | House. Alderman Divver was applied to, who released Yankee Sullivan and his friends from custody, to appear at nine o’clock in{the morning. They did not, however, appear at the appointed tim nsequently the Mayor wilt investigate the matter to- To tnx Eviton or tHe New York Herarp— ‘Sin—-You will confer a great favor by stating that the “Abraham J. Van Boskirk,” clerk of J. N. Selby & Co., 345 Broadway, who was arrested for embezaling money ot his employers, as published under the Herald's police report of this morning, is not a son of Abraham 7. Van Boskirk, 28 Front street. ‘ The above delinquent clerk, is ascertained to be from Hoboken, N. J. The injurious rumors and surmises, affecting the family of A. T. Van Boskirk, render thi notice necessary. ace Sporting Intelligence. ‘The Montgomery, Ala., Jockey Club races, notwith- standing the ine nt storm throughout the week, pass, ed off with a fair exhibition of sport. We continue the particulars to the end. On Wednesday, the 8th inst., third day—mile heats urse $100. us C ob Job Crowell’s br. f. by Bascombe, dam Nashville, 3 y. . ind & Davia’ ch. Queen of Diamon D, H. Tidwell’ Piony, by Timoleon, 5 y. 0. Jark’s (B Smith's) br. c. Pri e, dam Brunette, by Sir Hall, 5 gr. m. Blue Bonnet, 2 dis. oe* 4 dis, —Ragland & Davis’ b. Thursday, fourth dey m. by Othello, dam Pelly Bellew, by Timoleon, i ‘Col, John Crowell’s gr. h. Little Prince, by John Bascomb, dam Bolivia. ..... ean 4dwn D. H, Tidweil’s ch. m. Passion, by Belsht dam Gience, by Wild Bill...) .... sp we John Clark’s b. bh. Reckless, by Steele, dam Miss Bet, by Marion. . ‘ 08s 232! Time—4; 5 } Friday, fifth day.—Three mile race, purse 300. sare John Crowell’s b. m. Fanny Hunter, by th, dam Stockholder, 4 y, 0.. we ak (C. Myers’) ch. h. St. Cloud, by y Partner, 5 y. 0..... 11 R ch. g. by Count Badger, dam Queen of Diamonds, 4y. 0. . 23 D. H. Tidwell’s ch. f.by Belshazzar, dam Para- 4y.o., eee eens cece 42 pt. John Duncan's) b. f. Plove: Object, by Marshall Ney, 4 ti Timo—6:34— urday, sixth day—Jocky C dest three in five. .’F. G, Moore’s _g.m. Bine Bonnet, by imp. igeford, dam Gray Fanny, by Bertrana, 4 lub purse $150—mile | dam by Leviathan, 4 y: a Vike ce John Clark’s (B. Smith's) ch. f. Patty Gee, by imp. a eles Selly Bell, by Sir Archy,3 rs 0 ‘ 222 +s te seseees drawn by imp.’ Beisha: 'y han, 4 years old. . gr. g. by Monarch, dam Bo- livia, by Bolivar, 4 years old. Time 2m. 11s,—2m * Ruled off for foul ridi drawn teeeee drawn 198. Personal Movements. We learn that the Hon. Daniel Webster, Hon. T. But- | ler King, Hon. Caleb Cu ng, Hon. W: W. Campbell, | Hon. Thomas M. Woodruff, and Hon. Henry J. Seamai arrived in Philadelphia on Wednesday, and ‘took lod; ngs at the Washington House | | Otte, Riven. —There were four teet of water in | @ channel! last ever, , and, from present are ances, wo think tho river’ will’ clore “during ‘the next twelve hours, as the weather is extr:mely ind the Pittsburg Journal 23, een anp Partixs.—Two of the most splendid public | i doubt but it was 8 | sta | nes: | many circumstance: ¢ ning | away, but he might do this and not be guilty. Ho mig:t | out whether he isa man of that kind or not. | said or intimated that he | duty to enquire what crimo it is—whether it is murder | and told the jury they were to enquire, was the blow | Gough’s defalcation. He attempts, in this statement, | doubt. 5 | will now p pie; | bany; . F. * 10. | bany; Hon. F. Jarnagin. Tennenrey. Court of Oyer an rminer. Before Judge Edmonds, Aldermen Vantine and Brady. Dec. 25.—T'rial of Wm. Harper for the Murder of John George Kim; e case was resumed this ‘morn- ing, when the District Attorney summed up for the pro- secution. His address took up three hours. The Judge then char the jury, and in commenting upon the dy ing declaration of Kimp, the deceased, said that where a | declaration is taken in extremes, and the formalities of law complied with, it is entitled to full credit from the jury; in this case all th formalities and requirements were strictly fulfilled, and the declarations were made under the solemnity’ of an oath and the terror of im- pending death; and if the jury were satisfied that it is true, there could be no sort of doubt but that his death accrued from the stab gi the prisoner at the bar. ‘There is nothing so certain, said his Honor, blow must have beeneither given by the prisoner or by Mrs. Kimp, to the deceased; one witness only had been produced to show that it was Mrs. Kimp that did it, and that testimony, at the time it was given, struck him very forcibly; it show 4d, if it could be relied on, that she then entertained a deadly hatred against her husband, and if the jury could believe that testimony. There could be no he, and not the prisoner, who gave the fa- well as all other'cases of the came kind, presents that disgusting feature which I call false testimony. In considering and weighing: the testimony to support this defence, you must take the character of the witness, his behaviour onthe stand, how he sur. rounds himself, and the sort of barriers he puts between himself and the consequences of false swearing; there is another feature in the testimony of this witness; I mean the extraordinary character of the declaration he testi- fies to, as being made to him by Mrs. Kimp, an extraor- dinary declaration, I repeat, for any person in their sober senses to make, oven to a friend, much less person who, it appears from all the evidence in the case, to be to her comparatively a stranger. This you are also to take into your consideration, and it is one of the circum- es by which you can come to a satistactory con- clusion Whether Roome’s account is a true or false one. You will find upon a comparison of the testimony that she is corroborated in every instance but one, and that is as to who gave the blow—but as to who did that there is no living testimony to be given but by him who did it. Ho thon Juid down the legal rules applicable to the cre- dibility of witnesses, and said the jury were to enquire how far she was corroborated by the other wit- and they would find ‘that in all the main features of her testimony, she was corrobora | ted by allexcept Rogers and Gibson upon whose testi- | mony he animadrerted at some length; but there were e, that would enable the jury to arrive at a proper consideration of this matter.— ‘There ia, for instance, the circumstance of his runvil tal stab; but this cus be a timid man, the better of his his fears would in all probability get cretion; but you must look and find On the othe: hand, you must form a consideration ofall the facts and circumstances, see whether he did not run from having committed the act, and from a consciousness of 4 Again, you are called upon to this wound has not been inflicted in quence of a fight—and her whon the prisouer was arr immediately after, called upon to account for his conduct, that he never one it in self-defence. ‘Thus it would appear that this defence 18 an after thought, and | ‘ou must give it the consideration you think due to it, Incoming toa conclusion in this cuse. If you find that } it was the prisoner who struck the blow, then it is your | or manslaughter? He then stated the marks by which the law distinguishes the two crimes from each other, struck with an intent to take the lite of Kimp. If so, it was murder; or even if it was not, they were to enquire was it done by the hand ofa man of a depraved heart, who was at afl times, and on all occasions reckless of the lives of his fellow-creatures ? for that of itself would constitute murder. But whether it is manslaughter or murder, must depend upon all the circumstances and incidents depending upon the perpetration of it. After some further remarks, ne told the jury they were to de- | termine first whether Kimp is dead if he is dead, did he mect his death by violence, and was it by the hands ofthe prisoner. And then you are to determine whether it is manslaughter or murder. The prisoner was then ordered to be removed, and the jury retired. After a consultation of about two hours, they came in witha verdict, finding the prisoner Guilty of Murder. ‘The prisoner, William Harper, is a native of England, | and haa been fifteen years in this country. He has been | married about seven years, and has u wife and two chil- | dren now living in this city. He was a house-carpenter and wheelwright. Goveu’s Last Sratement.—John B. Gough is again in the field, and has published in the Bostun poets) a statement in answer tothe charges pre- erred against him by the Police Gazette, of this city. It is rather a lame affair, however, and we very much doubt whether it will prove satisfactory to those who have perused the accounts of Mr. to vindicate himself from the serious charges brought against him, but in so vague and loose a manner as to involve the whole affair in deeper mystery and We give a brief abstract of his defence.— Mr. Gough commences by saying, he is compelled to appear again before the public, in consequence of the grossly outrageous assaults upon his character. He icant “under ordinary circumstances, prefer to live down, rather than write down, the ill-natured whisperings of the evil minded, but in this case silence is impossible, and would be wrong.” He is ready to meet, at all times, any tangible assertions, and put them down—such have at last been made by the Police Gazette. Mr. Gough now alleges that | the newspaper war against him, is provoked by mer- cenary men, for mercenary motives, and charges that the leading features of the assault in the Gazette | are “base, shadowless, full coined lies.” He next | comes to the conclusion that the great point present- | Ce easy and considered conclusive, is the assert- | ed fact that he was at the house, where he was found, | in Walker street, at least more than once before the | week following the 5th of September. This he de- | clares he can prove false, and then adds—‘'I say, | first, that I can show, in a manner which the editors | of the Gazette little suspected, where I have been, | with whom, where slept, and what [ have done every day and night that Thave been in New York, since May 15th, 1848.” e And he does this by the following means, whi ch | we suppose any accused party might easily adopt :— | “ Becanse, from that date | have kept aregular diary of all the ed, where I ha’ whom I met, what with whom | sto] I, therefore, only ask any been in New York, since May 15th, 18: duce as respectable witni where I went, what I di rest. They may select proof of their ba duced, to the and I will pro- found to prove rel took my nights’ ny e they please, an and malignant falsity shall be pr faction of every candid man. And 1 to enumerate the only and all the times | have visited New York in the pa ear, with | such evidence, touching the “ five or six weeks” story, a8 will prove the assertion I have always made and now repeat, that | never was at the house in Walker street, defor by * bth, 1545, and that it was utterly impossible for me to be there, or at any other similar place, without | the knowledge of my friends, for I never, in any iu- | stance, was away from them. “ The charge of the Gazette, and the only material one | | made by them, is, that “one evening about six or seven | | weeks previous to Sept. 6th, (it should be Sept. 5th) 1 met a certain tall, good looking wom with dark hair and eyes, whom (they slyly insiu all perhaps | recollect, went with her to the d left early | in the morning.” ‘That this ia a base, malignant, and un- | jualified falsehood, | shall now AKA I wasin New | ‘ork and vicinity ae a part of last March and April, | in company with my wife; and during the whole time, | from the 28th of March to the 25th ot April, our home | Mr. George Hurlbut’s, in Brooklyn. I did not | visit New York again, until I Passed through on my | way to Baltimore, on the Ist of July, in company with | my friend; Mr. Morse. We returned to New York on | the 18th of the same month, and this is the time, I pre- sume, that is alluded to, as that in which I am charged with meeting “a certain dark eyed woman.” | Gough here publishes a statement of a Mr. Morse, who | arrived in New York with Mr. Gough on the 30th day of June, and was with him all the time he | Temained. A letter ‘of Mr, Bates is olso published, in which the author states he came to New York with Mr Gough and wife on the 4th of Augu Albany with them on the 6th, Mr. Bates says he was | with Mr. Gough the whole time, the exception of | about an hour on the Sth, when Mr. Gough accompanied his wife to Brooklyn. Gough next alludes to the charge that he as seen coming from the boat on the 6th of Sep- tember, with some female. To this charge he answers : —Now Iassert, and defy contradiction, that I came | from the boat in company with no woman whatever, ex- cept such as were among the crowd of strangers, hurr: ing from the boat. In this respect, | may have been side by side with one or more than one ; but I neither knew | them, spoke to them, nor held any communication what. | ind proceeded to | ever with any of them. “There might have been, for | aught I know, one, two, or a doze f various shapes and in various dresses, by or around m the; were no more with me thas peopl in such a crowd.” He then makes a furious onslaught on the Gazette, and bi re With each other ia hearty alacrity, a fiendish, gloating joy, jaughter of character, the suspicion of any cai ination of their course, will answer far more ef- | fectually to exhibit their mendacious guilt, than they | have succeeded in doing in their attack on me. i “JOHN B. GOUGH.” | her a ightest consequence to thas so long occupied, spilt. Wo are inclined to think thi small potato affair—of net th the community, whose attentio and about which so much ink has b of Travellers, were as limited as those of the part of tho week. Not avellers, but those from accident or necessity, being found on the registries. Amentcay.—W. B. Cozens, Philadelphia; A. G. Rice, 8. C.; Mr. Ogden, New York; J. W. Lempson, 8.C.; | Major Willard, Troy; $. Wemyss, U. 8. Engineer; A. | French, Albany. Asron.—A. P. Johnos, Newburgh; T. x. T7 Buffa. | Jo; James Adama, Alfred Skilton, Boston; New York; Hon ‘Daniel Webster, Hon. Thos. B King; W. Savery, Buffalo; A. G. Sloo, Cin (yee Mai field, Boston; Edward N; 0, New efor . Thomaa, | Poughkeepsie; N. Walker, Boston; J. Rathbone, Al- | City—P. Seymour, Peeks E, Brooke, U. 8. N., | E. Gratz, Phila; M, Stevens, N.Y; 3, Hoyt, NJ.; 8) Humes Porter, Wash! Cit} Frankuin—J. A. hits, Pockskill; R. H. Walker, L. D. Conrad, N.Y.; Honry Dowe, Cleveland; J. Hayes, Albany; A.B. Gay, Goshen. | Gione—W. Sampson, Phila.; M. Danson, Phila; Mr. Thompson, Canada; J. Sherman, Buffalo; Mr. Snelling, ondon. Howanp—J. Clayton, W.C,; T. Van Brunt, Lon Island; W. Lord, New York: W.'B. ‘Townsend Cliftor, | G. Tripp, Conn’; John J, Deane, do; Pater Fitzgibbon, | Nantucket; J. Gilmore, Baltimore; Louis Hyer, Hart: Philadelphia Agent for the Herald, Zieher & CO. 3 Ledger Building, Third street, who receive subseri- oert., gle copies for sale daily atlovclock. a2 im 'y_ to be named, that I have | W. | ported, and a falling off in the shipments of beef, cof | corn, cotton, lard, pork, soap, rice, tallow, and tobac THIRD EDITION or THE HOLIDAY HERALD. The third edition of the Annual Pictorial Herald, with over one hundred splendid and spirited engravings, is now ready for delivery. It is one of the best things of the kind ever published in this country. Single copies sixpenco each. —_—_—_—_—_— The Medical 4 ffatrs. Will Mr. Bennett planes to say, in reference to hia ar- ticle concerning me, that I am a regularly educated phy- sician, and a member of the Medical Society of this city and county, and am not, and never have been, engaged in any irregular practice, or for years in any practice of my profession atall. Asa druggist, { sell whatare called “patent medicines,” and s2 does every other druggist an this coum. 5 ‘This 1 consider a legitimate and respectable business, and if there is any moral obliquity in it, 1 beg to know to whom it applies with more force than to newspaper roprietors, without the full aid of whom it could not be Rene, and who, doubtless, as a class, realize more money from them than the venders. As to the charge, no me- dical practitioners have made any. Grew, who has made a charge, is a vagabond, if not a vagrant, living on the troubles he has made between others. To those who know me I scorn to reply to such a charge. Those who do not, and have made up their minds to my prejudice on hearing one si worth my notice. Those who want to know the truth ofthe matter, will have it to their heart’s content an I get my papers, &c., ready, which will conspiracy to extort money, or relieve th indictments now pending against them. Respectfully, 8. COMSTOCK. soar SRS se eee MONEY MARKET. Thursday, December 25—6 P. M. ‘This being Christmas day, the bulls and bears attended church, instead of the exchange, and we have no doubt they will be eager to-morrow for the excitement of Wall street. The week has been broken by this holyday, and ing business days will, without doubt, be rather qi We do not look for much activity in the stock market until after New Year, when, it is ble there may be, for a short time, a speculative movement of moderate extent. The steamer from Liverpool, of the 4th of January, will not be due until about the 20th, and previous to that time, quotations for fancy stocks will probably advance, when we may look for another panic. Wo annex a table showing the quantity of certain arti- cles exported from this port, for the first eleven months ofthe past three years, and the increase and decrease between 1844 and 1845. The table Comprises the principal staple articles of produce and manufacture, and include’ shipments to domestic as well as foreign ports. It wil! be seen that there has beena very great increase in the export of certain articles of foreign produce and manu- facture. The value of tho aggregate exports this year, has been much greater than last. Exports From THE Port or New Yourx. jan. 1:0 Same Same In- De- Déc.1, 1012. time time create. crease. 40,907 37480 44,795 7,315, x 97236 1740 12,957 1,117 56,574 1 2,009 ‘Tallow, boxes Cheese, casks. boxes: Cloverseed, tes Cochinesl, ‘ceroons Coffee, bags. Cordage, coils OU Corn, bushels. 170,883. Comme 5,886, bl 23,639 Cotton, baie 251452 Domes. cot. goods, bal casi 19,918... 1,081 9,03 4,120 179 33,816 34 Herring, 43397 Flaxseed, 11,526 Gin, foreign, 3 Flour, wheat, 967,243 Rye, bbl: 7/392 7,397 Gunpow. 7.829 173375 Hams & bacon,c: 7/391 4.600 Hides, "No 1219 41,831 Hops, ‘bale: 2,767 2973 Indigo, cases” and 195 70 2 167,908 181,198 74.609 yea) eat aaal S250 7,638 71588 77,502 103,619 93.621 1,627 2.905 a s 226 29,225 Tar . bbis 206,890 Oils, olive, baskets 244 18 36 (Ae BPS 3,094,135 735,742 Sperm, S94” B18 GAD 525,095 Pepper, bag 5 Pimento, 085 5,083 tork, bbls ‘ Bice. tes, i altpetee, bags ‘Silks, pkgs. <oap, boxe: Sugars, wi vana, box Bro. Hav., boxes. Manilla, &e., bigs Maseovads, "hhds efined, wt... . Tallow, ¢ ‘Tobacco ext, Manul, kews ‘eas, sotichong and other black, Ib Hyson Skin, 1b Hyson & y.h. 1 245,663 193,747 1,000 264 3,01 2,005 ‘ been a great increase inthe quantity of pples, candles, cheese, flour, hides, lard, nava’ ils, sugars, teas, whalebone, wheat, and wool ex | The increaso inthe shipments of our breadstuffs, hes been in exports, principally to Great Britain, and have been made within the past three months. Had it not been for the deficient harvest in Europe, and the specu- lation created in this market by that, there would have been much more limited shipments this year than last.— Amuch larger quantity of sugars has been exported this year than usual, in consequence of our large domes- | tic supplies; but recent advices from our sugar growing sections, are of such an unfavorable nature, that further shipments of foreign sugars from this port, will be ar. rested, apd the supplies in market reserved for home consumption. The importations of sugar from the West Indies this year, have been very limited, compared with previous seasons, and onaccount of the short crop in these islands, we cannot expect more than one third of our usual supplies from that quarter. From the lst of January to the Ist of December, 1845, the exports of su- garfrom Havana and Matanzas, to the United States, amounted to 43,413 boxes, against 175,065 boxes for the same period last year. It is impossible to tell, at this early period, the amount of injury the late severe frosts e done to the sugar cane, but it no doubt has been very great. It is estimated that the loss from this cause alone will be at least 49,000 hhds. as every stalk of cane standing must have been frozen. A correspondent of the New Orleans Commercial Times, makes the following calculation. Hhds. Taking the general estimate ot the expected cropat... see eee see eee sess 180,000 And supposing there had been gathered. 110,000 And of the remaining there were proba. bly in winrow. . 20,000 130,000 There would be left exposed to the severe frost 50,000 If this frozen cane yields more than 20 per cent, it will be contrary to all experience—this would make ..... 6. sere eeeeeeeeerees 10,000 ‘This calculation shows a loss of........ 40,000 ‘The cane when frozen splits, and the air gets in and | vitiates the juice. Its being in winrow is no preserva” tion, as the juice is rapidly decomposed. The crop of sugar and supply of molasses will, therefore, be much « Jens than contemplated. The receipts and exports of wheat have been much larger then usual. The destination of the bulk of the ox- ports of this gran has been to Great Britain. Notwith- standing the recent large shipments of corn, the aggre- gate exports this year have been than last. As this grain becomes more known abroad, and improvemeuts are made in preparing it for shipment, it will be a very im~ p rtant article of export. There is very little doubt but that the government of Great Britain will make provi: sions for its admission into the ports of the United King dom, upon more favorable terms than at present exist. The receipts of the Western Railroad Company for the week onding the 17th inst., have beon as follows ; Wretern Raitroan. Week ending Dee. 17th. 1844. TIner Passengers $4, 5,381 + 8,106 9,957 Totals. ...+ $12,068 15 318 2490 This is a very respectable increase, amounting té about twenty percent. The union between this and the Worcenter Railroad Company will probably be consum™ mated immediately after the meeting of the Legislature of Masmachusetts, A committees was appointed by the board of directors of each company, and they have unan- imously concurred in recommending a union of the two roads, by the establishment of a new corporation, whit a shall have a sufficient capital to purchase the shares of two existing companies, and consequently become the propriotors of both railroads, provided a satisfactory charter shall be obtained from the Legislature for thy