The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-04

We received last night copy of the Lecompton
Kansas Constitution. II Is a document that will
make perhaps five columns OF the HERALD. The
principal features Of this instrument. about which
80 much las already been said, and which is likely
to create vast deal Of discussion during the com
ing session Of Congress have already appeared, but
we shall publish the entire document tomorrow.
The committee Of the New York stockholders of
the New York Central Railroad Company made a
partial report at an adjourned meeting held yester
day. They had not come 10 any conclusion as 10
ticket for directors, but recommended that an ex.
animation Of accounts and publication of candi-
dates names should be made previous to every cleo
ton. They asked time TO make further report Of
ticket TO be supported at the coming election,
which was granted. The stockholders OF this COM
pany are thoroughly walked up TO the necessity Of
some action with reference TO their depreciating
stock and are vigorously preparing for the COM
ing election ~ Board Of Directors IL will
be perceived by our report Of their proceedings
Yesterday that one Of the committee promises TO
make some startling Developments concerning the
management Of the company; another plainly hints
at directors being interested in real estate along the
road and even contracts for supplies while another
ailudes TO the practice Of dcpositing proxies with
the President, giving him virtual control Of every
election. Yet some of these astute gentlemen have
wondered why the stock has deprecated! Gentle.
men stockholders, we have always told you that you
must look out for your own interests. The Lords
prayer SAYS "lead us not into temptations" and II
you tempt your employees by leaving them UNI
watched you cannot complain at the legitimate con
sequence Of the depreciation Of the stock Take our
advice gentlemen-watch the directors; keep post
ed look out for the Developments, and when
found make a note ont"
meeting Of the importers and jobbers Of drugs,
&C., in this city, was held at log Wall street yester.
day for the purpose Of taking into consideration the
prspriety Of reducing their credit system from six to
four months. After long discussion during which
the question wa pretty thoroughly canvassed reso
luton was adopted simply recommending that all
engaged in the business adopt the four, instead Of
the six months credit system, as best calculated II
prevent losses and inconvenience in the trade.
The democrats In the respective wards are busily
employed in electlng delegates TO the General Com
mittee. VIII viii represent the party at Tammany
Hall during tie coming year. by previous ar
rangemcn; between the factions the Cooper organi
zation n each ward elect two delegates, the Small
organization two delegates, and the members Of tho
present General Committee from each ward one dele
elections have been entirely discountenanced and
the present committee, effect reflect themselves
The steamship Adria.ic her7c for Liverpool, wa
seen again On the 2ett inst. by Capt YORK, Of The
ship Sylvauus Blancha a. which arrived here yester
day from Sunderland. The Adratic was in latitude
Al "a. and longitude 81 40 The date given, 26th
VA probably time but In reality was "Wednesday
afternoon, 25th.
In the United States Circuit Court yesterday
Judge Ingersoll delivered the usual charge 10 the
Grand Jury. The list Of cases to he submitted "a
them vas, he said long one, showing a great in
crease OF crimes cognizable by the federal courts
There was one charge Of murder the high seas
and variety for assaults, revolts, opening letters
counterfeitng, participation in the slave trade
&C The Judge cautioned the jury against find
ing indictments upon q suspicion Of guilt merely, a
beyond their authority.
A special meeting Of the Board Of Councilman wa
called for yesterday afternoon, but a quorum moi
being present the Board adjourned till Monday
The annual meeting Of the Geographical and Sta
'istca Society for the election Of officers and the
transaction Of other business was held last evening
The society now numbers 5i4 members and it,
afairs generally are In q sound and fourshing con.
di'ion, = viii he seen by our report Of the pro
Ceedihgs.
very interesting meeting Of the American and
Foreign Christian Union was held last evening 10 re-.
ccSe Dr. Kirk, who has recently returned from
abroad, and 70 promote biz plan for the establish
ptai q a. evangelical chapel 10 Par for me benefit