The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-09

ucIeahc Ill uuuUtTb Luls year ~ equst III tdidc Ut
cents per pound, to $4,000.
The number Of hogs packed this season round
the Falls (which means at Louisville, Jefferson
vile and New Albany-is about 335 900. have not
the figures Of that locality for last year. but have
doubt this is an increase.
In 81. Louis the number Of hogs packed will be
Tor rather is) about 10000, showing an increase,
as Informed, of several thousand over last sea-
son. There isalso general increase at the lesser
points At few, however there is a falling of in
the packing, but only owingto shipments Of hogs
to other places for slaughter.
Upon the whole, you will find that in my previous
letters-from Indianapolis and st. Louis--l estl-
mated correctly the hog market. Il has been dull
during January aud fle season Is closing on prices
considerably declined from those OF eight weeks
ago. 1t by no means follows, however, that pork,
or lard, or bacon are to tumble much or remain
down il they do. On the contrary, there are causes
at work to keep prices at fair rates for oil who did
not go into hogs in the early part Of the season OF
ridiculous figures.
continued cold weather has suspended navigation
for On unusual period. II is yet cold. There is
unusual quantity OF snow on the ground, and the
sleghing is better than it has been for years. But
is in port, aid viii be in imminent peril when the
heavy ice OF the river breaks, particularly if it goes
out with o sudden Hood. The property at the wharf
thus in jeopardy has a value Of at least million Of
dollars.
The suspension Of business, with suspended nayi-
CATION, il good commentary on the value OF the
river, both here and at st. Louis. Both cities have
railroad facilities, but both find by experience that
the rivers are to remain forever the highways of
commerce in the heavy articles. Both lind that
closed rivers and limited operations go together.
This by no means proves, however, that Western
railroads have no value, or do no business. All the
roads are doing welL-better than ever before. They
are the tributaries SO far az the weighty products
Of the country concerned to the river commerce
and the amount of additional trade which they are
aiding to create, and to concentrate at the river
ports, is hard to estimate. 1t Is immense, and IL
eloquent Of the future of the river and lake Cities
Parties are now here in connection with the pro-
posed completion OF the eastern division of the Ohio
end Mississippi Railroad, from Cincinnati Tor rather
the road is new open) to Yincennes When the link
from Seymour to Vincennes is open, the line to st.
Louis viii be complete. Whether the arrangement
proposed as most desirable will be carried out is not
yet finally detided but probabilities in its favor
Whether it is carried out not, however the road
Is certain to be completed-as, il the plan now in
agitation viii not work, the property will pass into
the hands Of the bondholders, and their own into
rests will require its completion. A glance at the
map viii show any Of your readers the importance
OF the line. It will be one Of the leading roads
from New York to st. Louis.
The Tribune recently had on article intended to
in the latter place, and know the temper of the poo
pie WELL They cherish friendly feelings towards Chi
cago, Except far as negro stealing is concerned)
and arc proud OF her as smart Western town.
But they are moi much alarmed at the prospect of
her taking away the commerce Of St. Louis. They
know that, wonderful az has been the growth Of
Chicago, the history of ST. Louis in the past Is
equally, if not more, wonderful. The Till uae edi-
tor may therefore indulge the thought that Chicago
is going to 0utstrip St Louis and Cincinnati if he
pleases. The st. Louis folks are not concerned about
the future Whenever Chicago shall have caught
up with us, we shall consider the race begun; but
VIC faa thof$ 1p vspfy1f
That day. If he can walk fast and far enough to
reach the horizon, he may rest easy in the faith
that Chicago will Overtake st. Louis but it Ia hard
" safe to indulge that idea until he reach the
horizon. JOHN BR0wN.
CINCINNATI, Feb 4, 1856.
Ohio Poiiiies-Eishth Of January Concenson---
4 Secret Douglas Moce Dncorsyea.
Knowing well the extended circulation and great
influence of the HERALD, and its value as a medium
Of political information and also that at this time
everything bearing on the Presidential struggle Of
1856 is especially interesting and important, send
you chapter of the public and secret operations OF
the politicians and wirepullers Of Ohio. I am
aware of the small interest and influence which has
heretofore attached to everything relating to Ohio
potics-the fault, to great extent, Of her own
politicians. But since che has now, so far as he
democratic party is concerned, purged herself Of
abolition heresies, and come into the great national
fold Of the Union and especially as her old political
managers and wirepullers have been pretty much
killed Off or assumed new characters in the drama,
hope she will be allowed the proper position which
her great wealth and population, and the number Of
her electoral votes entitle her to- She will certainly
do that, if the men who are now trying to regulate
her affairs DO not succeed in building up new re
geney worse than any we have ever been cursed
with.
The "spos'' at Washington are, Of course, $ I
he great object and the chief point to be gained
to Ohio. This is the stake which is now being play
wouldbe sharp fellows. The little giant" you
know, Is to he the next President uotens rolcns.
But 1t is TO be given out that he is not candidate.
lie Is to put away the crown in the true Julian
spirit. Cass, Buchanan, Pierce, Hunter, Rusk, any
body who turns up. is to be put forward apparently
and each in turn to be supported ostensibly. But
The ropes are to be SO managed that none Of these
gentlemen shall get nomination for several DAYS
after the Cincinnati Convention assemblies; a NUS
has been kicked up, and Douglas is to come the
Polk and Pierce game over oil the candidates and
be the nominee. The little giant" has been busy for
months past in setting the traps for This snug little
been the subject Of special management. Some
weeks previous to the late democratic convention
Douglas came into the State, sojourning day or
two in Cincinnati, two or three at Columbus
and ever since at a water cure establishment
near Cleveland James u. Stedman, ex-member of
the Board Of Public Works. who has sought to
control oil the power Of the State For some years
past, gave supper to him in Columbus The great
point was TO secure delegates TO be Cincinnati Con-
vention, who should be puppets in the hands Of
Douglas peculiar friends in Oho-men who APP
pearing to support Buchanan, Pierce, or any other
nan could yet at the nod of the chief managers
be Transferred from one to another "a occasion
might require, so as to staye of o nomination until
be critical moment, when the "httle giant was TO
uin Up under the political thimble.
The men here who assume to DC the peculiar
riends Of Douglas, and have taken up the securing
Ohio for him in the National Convention, are james
3. stedman, Of Toledo Henry .. Payne, Of Ceve:
Omitted States District Attorney Of the
southern Ohio DISTRICT; Wayne Griswold, OF Circle
lille, (memher OF the Board OF Public Works.; A.