The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-25
New HAVEN, Jan. Is, le47.

New HAVEN, Jan Is, ls47.
New York and Ney Hapen Railroad-Sound Steamers
Wdr FEELING Military Companies, &C., Se.
Tho Railroad Convention at Middlstown on the l4th,
fully attended and the interest manifested such
inspire grea. confidence to the Anal Of
this undertaking viz the Air Lins from this city to
Boston Tho opposition of the good people Of Hartford
he head of sloop navigation) Is really laughsbe. Why
not 60 with their favorte project the Danbury Rail
road and let others alone. Operations have already
menced the Canal Railroad and il is expected that by
next July part of the road will be in running order
and in one year from that time the New York and New
Haven road will be ready for passengers
The late sweeping IRE in Church street promises
10 be Of great benefit to US The whole is Immediately
10 be built up, with handsome and substantial buildings
This part city has long besn dsgrace and par
ticuar eye the temperance brothers particularly
brother of the Crystal Fountain, whose sanctum
in such close proximity to these rummies as to seriously
inure his valuable sheet and the right kind Of turkeys
&c, were not forthcoming Now this difficulty is re-
moved he is going with increasing zeal, and hope
with great credit to the cause
Our eccentric vister, Col s., il still with u.s. but
intends shortly to leave for Hartford This is the
famous ta,tooed man, who was mentioned in my las,
He intends giving public entertainment before leaving
and will exhibit his wonderful powers OF imitation sing
ing 60; also an account Of his residence among the
savagss, his matrimonial adventures &C., 10. He is
Without doubt genius. aud will leave behind many
worm friends and admirers
Our travelling community have Of late been quite inter
cstsd in the trips Of the two fast boats of the Sound the
Traveller, and the Mountnnesr It is now understood
to be q drawn game Mr. H, steamboat builder
Sound boats has expressed his opinion that the old
favorie New York beat BOTH and has signhed his
willingness to back his statement to the amount of % 600
seems old Connecticut 10 determined not to be
done in patriotism. Efforts are now making throughout
tho State 10 organise regiment to serve during the
war. In this city, understand Doct L. 10 endea
yoDs 10 raise company, and has slready large roll
quite number Of Yale law students have enrolled
his list. think he will hnd diculty 10 raising the
requisite number, as his bravery and zeal cannot be
questioned. 10 !, Arm supporter Of the sdministra
ten, and would do honor to his native State
Col = has resigned his commission ss Col I'd Regt
Conn Militia, aad applied for Lieutenancy in of
the regiments TO be raised The Colonel has seen
active service, and ives wounded in the Indian wars
yet military ardor brightcns his vsage and the call to
arms will come to his ears like long expected vel
come.
was in error in speaking Of the Blues They have
not dsbanded but merely gave up their armory to &C
commodste an obliging and attentive landlord They
are in good TRIM and in point Of numbers exceed any
independent corps In the city.
is understood that the Grsys give military hall the
22d February 1t will, doubt, be splendid affair,
and will probably be the best ball OF tho season.
The weather Is now perfectly beautiful, nothing put
mud, water and snow Yankee Hin gave an entertain
ment last evening at the Temple, which drew crowded
house and rosrs Of laughter.
MEXICAN ITEMs.-Senor Ararjo, the Mexican
agent for the sale of letters Of maIque against or
commerce. was still at Havana but had disposed OF none
Of his He made application TO the captain oil the
British steamer Arab for the disposal OF letters but the
offer was declined
Mr. DImond tho former Consul the United States at
Vera Cruz, recently arrived at Havana passenger on
the Louisiana from Bristol Mr. Dimond is awaiting
at Havana the arrival Of the steamer from Vera Cruz
which usually reaches Havana on the sh OF the MONTH
though she had not arrived when the Lousisnas there
Mr. Dimonds ultimate destination 10 MEXICO, but We are
not spprissd with certainty In what capacity or BY what
direction he returns to that country o. Pte jan H.