The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-12-19


Lreiand-Marcus Morton and David Hcmsha,o-
Hon. Josiah quincy, Jr-C Christmas aud Bishop
Eastb,1n-Ihe Cambria-Idr Murdoch, &c.
We have had nearly all sorts of weather here
during the last few days-snow, rain and wind
the latter in abundance Last night it blew very
fresh from the northwest-he sun set clear and the
clouds in the horizon tinged with golden hue
all betokeuing cold weather again.
Extensive arrangements in progress for celebrat
ing the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Monday
next December 22d The completion Of the Old Colo
ny Railroad from this city to Plymouth, distance Of
ON when first s s sa
who would not go far TO attend this annual festival
by the old modes of conveyance at this inclement
oil the year. 1t is announced in of papers
that the Hon. John C. Calhoun will attend the celebrs-
tcn and will be the guest of the Hon Daniel Webster
the interest of the occasion II would certainly be
interesting spectacle TO see the two intellectual giants
OF the country, though ering widely in their po
cal views, meeting on friendly terms, spot haow
ed by such peculiar associations.
Mr. Webster has sent the Committee of Arrangements
baron Of beef for the dinner II will be served up in
platter brought over in the May flower.
On Monday evening, the Rev. Thomas Spencer, Of
England, delivered lecture here before large
dience "The English Corn Laws" Mir s. is clergy.
ap ri the church Of England-quite popular spsaker,
strong for free trade and course his views are
ed notions OF the hearer
The Irish citizens have had several enthusiastic meet.
suffering in consequence of the destruction potato
crop They have raised over $1,000 at these meetings
which is to be forwarded in money for the purchase
provisions to be distributed among the destitute
The Hon Marcus Morton, collector of this port, Ex-
tor and Exsecretary ofthe Navy have having set
other some pretty hard knocks. Neither party, how.
appears 20 be prosrated and might expect the
fight to continue had not the Ex-Governor, when he
gave his last blow, declared positively that he would
not >trike again, Whatever the provocaton might be
The controversy personal one in which the public
imagine take no great interest if except the friends
holders 1t is probable that effort will be made against
Morton in the Senate when his nomination UP for
confirmation but with what success remains to be seen
The Hon Josiah Quincy, Jr has entered upon his du
ties as Mayor of this city-this "appendagen to New
York this Suburb" of Gotham as you pleased to
style Mr. G. is son OF the venerable president OF
I Harvard College, who was once Mayor of the city
himself, and under whose administration the ia
Mayor thoroughly educated man, of excellent bust
ness habits and will doubtless make efficient
nate, over which body ne presided with great dignity
ana courtesy If the great work of introducing pure
water into the city should be accomplished, while he
is in Office, his fame may be linked with that achieve
ment, and thus become immortal am not aware, how.
ever that he has as yet distinguished himself sd-
vocste of this measure
Those evening Chimes, remind us that Christmas
is neer at hand with all its pleasant associations and
cheerful hilariy. Speaking Of Christmas reminds me
that Bishop Eastbur, of the Episcopal church. has
Gently discovered mares nest" something worse
in OF the churches over which he exercises his IA
thefiy care in this city. II that this church.
called, believe the Church Of the Advent had intro
duced some innovations, such the of cand escks
around the altar SC. which had such squirting
wards Romanism or Pnseyism, that the worthy Bishop
felt called upon to interfere and thus preserve his vine
yard from being oycrrun by papal weeds
The Cambria sailed yesterday with 62 passengers 81
for Liverpool and for Halifax 1t is said that this is the
last semi monthly steamer for the season
Mr. Murdoch still playing with success at the How
ard Athenaum The Delcy troupe appears again TO-
morrow night Mr.. Dempster gives concert to.mor
row evening.
IpE TRAGEDY IN ALABAMA.-A few days ago we
published bret account of the recent terrible ira
gedy in Dallas county. Below give an extract of a
letter dated, Marion Dec 3D. in hch are fuller and
more correct particulars. II from what we learn
from other sources that Holmes medated this double
murder for weeks The letter says -" After dinner or
Saturday, Holmes ordered his horse. Alter it was
brought out, he told the servant girl to e. up and tel
Mrs Mckstn that he wished to speak with her In the
parlor She came down, and he closed the door. The
girl remained outside and listened the door She hcart
him ask her II she willing to promise marry him
She answered she had already him az
to mention the subject to her for would never mar.
~ him. Immediately after, she heard her exclaim
Lord have mercy on my soul" and at the same mo.
ncns me report OF pistol then another and another
and fall She then opened the door, him fall or
the floor The pistol had fallen out OF his hand and he
was feeling to find to re.agan she screamed 10 the
boy who was holding his horse a, the door that Mr.
the pistol, fearing he would get hold it, unorl.
naely Mr. II had gone to the gin house and Mrs had
also gone out IN the yard somewhere. 4 vo three
gentlemen happened to be riding by horseback They
hlsmounted and came into the house at the same mo
met that Slf ana MIS- H. got there, and all went
gether At first they did not Mrs McKeen--shs
was sitting up ina rocking chair she shot right
through the temples dstesd Of the hearty and from er
position ie must have held her It'll hand while he
snot her with the other He then is supposed aimed
az ms or temple but pointed too high, for the ball
the ceiling above He then fired again. but low fol
the temples the ball entered below the cheek bone tear
ing has face all to pieces. They neither OF them spoke
Mira Mckeen lived an hour and half he lived about
tree hours On his person two letters found one
directed to Major Poole begging pardon for the
had committed and requesting him to have both bodies
iai" in one grave.-Mobtk Herald, Dec. 9.
SUPREME Court or THE UNITED SrATEs.--Wed-
hMesuay, Dec ~, lSi5-Sanford J. Smith, Fletcher
NJ. ilaight and Elias b. Holmes, Esqs of New York
VIZ admitted Attorneys and Counssors Of this Court
pst,icL James Mackays heirs, plaintiffs in error,
, "uuk VI, Duion. This case was submitted to the
Lon' on the record and printed arguments by Mr. Law
defendant in error. ' ~ ~ " ~
NO: -. Charles Gratiot, plaintiff in error, vs. The Uni
tea states The argument of this cause was continued
by Gen ones for the plaintiff in error and by the AT
,orney Oeneral for thu. defendant in errors