The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-01

the city of New York prosper that so little has been
| done towards constructing rail road direct from
this city TO Albany.
We have had all sorts of schemes set on foot by
inanciers and stock jobbers, and all of plans
| proposed by politicians-meetng after meeting
| and yet nothing has been done On the 18th OF
| March last meeting Of wealthy citizens was held
in the Mayors Office to take measures 10 have the
road constructed without delay. Now, we are
told, some OF the leading men in that meeting wish
TO connect the Harlem Rail Road with the Housa-
tonic Rail Road, reach Albany from this city by
rhat route, and thus either do away with the con-
saruction of rail road direct TO Albany, altogether
Oh certainly postpone its construction for several
years.
Now, what can be the meaning Of all this jug
glitg, and backing and filling, and tergiversaton
We are the more surprised at these movements, be-
cause we believe that at one time, when motion
was made to investigate the affairs of the Harlem
Railroad, and of the proposed New FORK and Alba
ny r abroad, with view to make arrangements to
comnect both companies, retired capitalist OF
Boid street. very DESTROYS of making railroad
I hence direct to Albany and Troy, proposed
/ 20 strike the words g Harlem Company from
2! resolution offered at that meeting which con-
tanned them; giving as reason therefor that Har-
lem stock gambling concern, the foot ball of
certain brokers in Wall street, and that he would
have nothing to do with that stock or that railroad
AT the same meeting respectable and wealthy iron
dealer of Greenwich street, took the ground,
and on vote being taken the words Harlem
stock" were stricken out.
What has been done since towards constructing
railroad direct to Albany it would be difficult to tell
AT that meeting at the Mayors rooms, above alu-
de to, committee appointed (say, self constr
sut 'd), and this committee has had the New York
and Albany railroad charter at their disposal for
three months; yet they have effected little no.
thing ,owards the desired object; whilst the Boston
and ALI 'any Rail Road is carrying off large por
ton of the trade of the great west and injuring
most seriously every class of society in this city
This committee has made few no efforts to get
subscriptions to the stock of the road yet they all
declared that direct railroad hence to Albany
vitality necessary to the commercial and landed in
tercsts of the city of New York; that such road
could be constructed would not only to the
city the full benefits of its unrivaled position, but
produce large income upon its cost to the stock
holders.
How strange it is, then, that this same committee,
who sought connection with the New York and
Albany Railroad, and endorsed Its Importance in
l substance, as we nave Stdlcu 0DOVe-SuOuu now
turn round, and endeavor to prevent the work being
accomplished This, as we before said, is matter
of great establishment to the whole community, and
| they demand an explanation from these gentlemen
full and clear as to why they thus act, and for what
reasons they thus re with the best interests of the
city. We believe that they have pu, forth some sort
of statement by way of explanation, but it is not
the ample and explicit that the citizens of New
/ md dcu,and Mt their banJs and Is nv
no means satisfactory reason for their strange con-
| duct.
| Texas and NIexico-Their Relative Position
| Tho Prospects I'm regard to a War be-
| tween them.
There appears to be great diversity Of opinion
| aloat as to whether there will soon be a war be-
tween Texas and Mexico, or otherwise. And we
insert TO day a letter from regular correspondent
in Texas, who is perhaps of the best informed
men in that country, TO her commercial and poll
/ Teal position and prospects. We also give letter
from General Hamilton, detailing his views as to the
future movements of Texas, her position and policy
and the relations between her and Mexico.
| General Hamilton seems to consider that the true
policy of Texas is to stand still relation warlike
matters until she is attacked and then to use every
effort TO preserve her independence lie is opposed
| to the union of Texas with the United States
| and to any more expeditions to Santa Fc, except
| for mere commercial purposes. And above all,
| he is opposed to the much talked of invasion OF
| Mexico either by crossing the Rio Grande,
| or by descent on the sea board, and points out
many great difficulties in the way of such move
| ment. He considers, and perhaps justly, that il
| Texas was to be admitted into the Union, it would
l drive Great Britain into alliance with Mexico,
| but the other part of his conclusion this head
| may be questioned.
| AS to the expected invasion of Texas by the
Mexican troops, Gen. Hamilton considers that it is
| not probable this event will take place before the
autumn, at which time he considers il certain, tina
| powerful movement in that respect will be made
In the mean time, the Mexican forces are concen
trating unde- Gen Arista the west bank of tn,
Il 10 del Norte.
| Cot MONROE EDwARps.-The trial of this distin
gushed iinancier and modern philosopher will pro
badly create greater sensation both sides of tn
water than any trial that has taken place since tn
! days of Fauntleroy. 1t will embrace pretty muc
j. every thing, and as have our very able Disric
Attorney on one side and Tom Marshall, Charlie
OConnor, George NJ. Dallas, and two or three NOR
| on the other we shall have some rare fun, and shal
shooting. Mixed up with the details of the gaar
Coonels (not of the regular amy affairs, will b
his adventures in England with Earl Spencer Lor
Brougham, and several fashionable ladies' his trave
in Texas, love scrapes, fights, broils, financiern,
&c. &c. his letters from Mr.. Webster, his col
nexion with Powell, ex-consul TO Rio, &c. &c
will be one of the most curious trials that ever too
place in this city.
FAsmoSAnLE MovEMEyrs.--Charles Dickens an
G his lady, when last heard from, in Montrea
d playing Atred Highfyer, and Sophy Wahon The
y are hourly expected in this city, and it is suppose
e will leave this day week for &C. errie England
II Lord Morpeth by this time must have reached Mi
" agara Falls where he rusticacs for week or S.