The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-07-30
Our Ohio Correspondence.

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Our Ohio Correspondence.
COLUMBUS, ONO, July 81, 1851.
The approaching Democratic State Conpewtion-
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The C.. G. and C.. Railroad, &c.
Az the time for the meeting of the Democratic
Convention approaches, the conjectures as 10 itA
tion or course Of policy, grow still more vague snA
wecan come to indirect conclusions by viewing the
present o0ndi ton Of the party in tho State; this is
rather anomalous. That there is no preconeerted
movements among the leaders, am we'll aware,
and that there will be concentrated action ia rather
improbable. That the Convention will take as
action on the question Of the next Presidency, is
point generally conceded; the truth is, the Ohio
democrats will be guided moro by coming evoats.
than By previous choice. Csss yet holds the
affections Of many, though he is by no means a.
popular as in former days. This must be partially
attributed to the increased interest the lake and
river counties manifest on the subject Of river and
harbor improvements, on which, in consequence Of
the "noise and confusion" they were prevented
from hearing his opinions, which to them were very
important True, an attempt has been made By
our present Governor, TO clear away some of the
obnoxious features Of the transaction, but SO lane
was the apology that it could not be very eeotusi
toward removing the stigma attached to it. Judge
Douglas is daily growing more in favor. and Nc
doubt, his partisans to show more activity in
his favor, his chances in the delegation would net
only be materially enhanced, but would be render
cd almost certain. / think, however, that the fu-
turo course Of the party will be governed more By
questions of expediency than of principle.
The question as to the nominees for State officers
ha IL "A nj Aan
but which (be he free soiler or otherwise,) osa
poll the largest vote, irrespective Of this minor oon-
sideation Free soilism will enter more largely ss
one of the ingredients Of the coming convention
than it did in the late wing arrangement. This y
much to be deprecated. The democrats themselves
already begin to see tho magnitude of the evils
which, BY their own actions, they have brought
party have thus degeneratcd by becoming so tinet-
ured with free soilsm that II may almost be said to
be . component part Of ito organization, and 70
which may be attributed all the defeats they have
srferea for the past Elk or seven years, arise
entirely from resolution passed by the national
conye alton, which nominated Polk in 1874, cen
cocted by Robert J. Walker and Col. Medary, of
this state, and by them introduced, declaring in
favor Of both Oregon and Texas, and pledgins Ne
party to both Issues At that lime the West was
presumed TO be opposed TO Texas, and in favor Of
Oregon; the South being for Texas and not for
Oregon Under the arrangement thus made BY the
Of the southern and western 10
mocrscy, Oregon and Texas foated side BY side.
on every Polk banner in the West The election
Of Mr. Polk, 1t was thought, secured either "phiy-
Gratis cbucklcd hugely therest. Texas was ad-
United and Oregon was not. The mad caps Of the
West swore that the hotspurs Of the South had
cheated them IN the dicker, and rs they were, psr
force, obliged TO accept only part of Oregon.
while the Sorth got the whole of Texas, they ras
of or 8 tangent, swearing that no more slave ter
ritory should be admitted into tho Union. Johs
Van Burop, because dad was under a load Of
hRN Ill 81 .N-
and thus Buffalo platform was constructed, which
deit ated Csss and rightod all Of Johns and Dads
wrongs the evils Of thi, course Of policy have been
and are still felt IL will yet require much time to
this state. Gov. Wood will be, without doubt,
nominated for Governors as to the other nominee.
j cannot speak with certainty.
The snticense law Of this State docs not prove
4 be very efcotual toward preventing the ss;s u
liquor. More IS sold now than previous % tas
passage Of the law. Many Of the retailers en.ies-
yor to eynde u, by placing ever the door medical
Sign, patients being charged but u sixpence for q
prescription suited TO their i'm ginod wants
JheC., e and {. RAILROAD 70 doing a large bust
nes-oOo passengers pass daily over the road prip-
siPslly Southern travel. Tho railroad from Zanse-
vile TO this city, via Newark, will DO in operatios
N about three months. A portion Of the Columbus,
Fiqvs ard Indiana Hailrcad is under contract The
whole road will be pushed forward rapidly to com
plction a strong effort is being made to construct
y railroad betveenths city and Chlicothe. Should
Il be built. which none doubt, it will put us In di-
rect communication with some Of the richest ,ounties
In the State.
A new daily paper has been started here, called
the CAPITAL Guy Tha The six publishers arc
practical printers, forming Of Greeeys striking
illustrations Of associated industry. Il. Burke
fshev, the principal editor, once connected
with Greeley IN publishing paper You viii observe
hat but four the vhig papers Of the State hsvs
endorsed the proceedings Of the late Wing Couven-
tion by raising the name Of Cen Scott for the next
Presidency. D. w.
New Books.
The Gipey Chief, (aromance) -StringersTara-
send, New York.
New ork Aristocracy; or, the Gems Of Japonios-
DOM hsr,es L. Norton, New York.
Graham's Magazine, for August-Dewitt & Da-
ycnpor, New lork.
:. Godeys lady's Book for August Ill Long G.
Broihers, New York
Diocess of Connec.ieut; Sixty seventh Annual
-, Hartford, Conn
Berford x Co.'S California Dsry and Guids-Bor-