The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-25

sey, Esq, the Austrian Consul General OF this
city; and we have no doubt that his countrymen
will appreciate his zeal equally as well as the
many manufacturers here, Of whom he seeks
his information, and who are benefited by his
valuable orders
Our Correspondence In Brief.
The propstors of the hotels at the different watering
places appear TO be making active preparations for the
eniuisg summer campaign The aourshng condition of
tho country and the general abundance Of money natu-
rally lead them TO anticipate OF unusual prosps
rity We daily inundated with circulars inviting At
tenton to the extended arrangements which making
1t their places fer the reception OF vste. We have too
many pressing demands on space to do more than
express intention Of testing the value Of the promises
held out by their propretor when the proper moment
arrives.
One Of our San Francisco correspondents sends u .
long commun aton urging the necessity Of the proposed
wagon route the Plains. TIE recent differences
with Great Britain, and the probability Of Interrupt
tion Of Communication with the Pacific coast in
the event war directed the attention OF the
Californian people TO this project and measures have
been adopted by them to bring the matter under the
serious confederation Of the general government We
trust that time viii be lost aching either upon this
plan upon other which will prevent the incon-
niences and dangers anticipated in that quarter from
disturbance Of friendly relations with any Of the
great maritime Powers.
Our Fontenslls (Nebraska) correspondent informs
that settlers providing in great numbers to that
thriving place. and that the value Of property there
rising rapidly Boats from St. Louis are constantly
rivrg at Omaha City, fIeghted with goods and passen
gers for various parts the Territory The farmers
buoy plouehrg and putting in their crops. 1t WAS ex
pscted that Gov lizard would shortly start for Warrington
letter from Vicksburg Aiss states that the cotton
crop this promises DO less than usual owing to
the heavy rains which have prevailed throughout that
vicinity and which killed the plants In starting Many
Of the yousg Of the State preparing to 60 to
Nicaragua to Join Walker.
merchant writes to say that whilst their fol-
low citizens shore have opportunities by frequent
DRILL to perfect themselves in the part they might be
called upon to play in Of war; the seaiariDs
nifty enjoy such advantages He thinks that school
Of naval gunnsry should be established, in which the
Of the merchant service would have opportu
nifty Of acquiring knowledge of tho management Of
artillery. The suggestion deserves consideration.
Chicago correspondent, writing from Lake viex
House, situated about two miles north Of that city
lake shore describes the rise in the value Of property
in that neghborhood exceeding al calculation The
section called Pine Grove which the Lake House is
built occupies high, rolling position, with native
growth Of forest trees and both the lake
gentleman named Handley and Mr. James Rees, Of Chi
caso at the rate Of ST so ace for several hundred
acres They hsvs already sold portion Of it at $500
acre. and they easily get g. 600 for the rest
The writer states that tho recent transactions In
Kansas have set the Niger vorshppers in blaze Of sx
element and that they threaten to mako grand strug
gs to unite al the opponents Of the Nebraska bill upon
candidate, to overthrow the present national
democracy
We have letter from Washington calling attention to
the resolution lately introduced into the House by Mr.
Campbell Of Ohio, authorizing the Clerk to furnish to
members AL the books furnished TO members Of Con-
gres heretofore Now Of the list Of books to DO provided
under this resolution the majority to be purchased
song at the old bookstores In this city As mat
ter how cheapy he buys them, the Clerk OF the House il
to charge the full price for them 1t is probable that
the profits which he would make under this resolution
would be little short Of $4,000 Is to be hoped that
the House win not allow itself to be made party to such
ajob.
Minnesota correspondent gives MS some details re-
gardng the proposed buffalo hunt and expedition to the
salt springs Of that Territory The region in which these
springs found lies between the 47th and 49th d.
grees north latitude, 9th and Goth degrees west
longitude. Our FIRST information regarding 1t de-
rived from soldier in the expedition sent out to explore
It from Fort Smelling, BY Major Long, in 1929. He
Gays that they had been travelling several days
vast rolling plain, with trees water the troops
and horses almost amshed with thirst, when they
suddenly upoa the shore Of beautiful lake about
half mile n diameter, sunk down in the deep
plain. 1t resembles vast sink hole. From . height
absye the waters . vast snow bank appeared TO line
Its shore; but upon our examination 1t appear
cd to be ncrustation of salt pure and white ~
snow The waters Of the lake like the strongest
BRINE. So strong was it that bathing in It, upon
coming out, in few minutes would be covered with
white capitalization Of salt II this salt region be 1t
Is supposed to be- railroad projected int It would prove
the best stock In the country There mines OF unds
velopsd wealth, ex Extensive, durable and
important than al the gold regions beyond the Rocky
Mountains. charter granting excellent corporate pr
vsges, has been obtained from the Minnesota LegslA-
ture this winter for the salt company, which Il already
organized. Many Of the members OF this company will
accompany the expedition and add interest the bu-
10 hunt In fully exploring and investigating these
salt regions the intention to commence this
petition the 9th Of juno next. But many from
abroad DESTROYS Of accompanying IT. delegates to
the democratic convention Ut Cincinnati 1t will be post.
poned until immediately after the adjournment Of that
body until more definite letters a. to their intentions
received.
THE CINCINNATI CoSvENroN-RDUcT0N OF TELEGRAPH
ToLIs-Ws authorized by the managers Of the two
direct lines Of telegraph between this city and Cncin
na-ths National via Phadslphia and Pittsburg, and
the the Morse via Buffalo and Cleveland-to state that
editors and recognized agents will be permitted to
receive reports Of the proceedings Of the approaching
Democratic Convention at Cincinnati, by paying at the
rate Of Eve cents per word which very liberal de-
duction in favor Of democracy and the purses Of
paper publishers.
Cricket.
CMcKn.-The second cricket match Of the season
win be played tomorrow the cricket ground at
Hobohen, between the first eleven Of the New York
Club and sixteen Of the Newark Club; amongst the
after several Americans, and young Llywhite IN