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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-09-20

20 We have received the Cd number of the South
er" AotliyrncT, published at Austin, Texas, by Ba-
ler, Rot & Go. The htogcnccr is paper Of
pear'ncc. 1t is thoroughly Democratic in politics.
We arc highly pleased with the tone and Spirit of the
articles thtt hive appeared in it from the pen of the
pen Of the temporary editor. Gabriel D. Duval, Of
the Montgomery (ila) Advertiser, We learn, is spo-
en- OF as the regular editor. We wish the Intelli-
genccr every success
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-09-20

Eg-Thc new Methodist Church On Moons Branch,
miles north Of Dallas, was dedicated last Sabbath
week. The dedication sermon was preached by Rev.
J. W. p M'Kenzie. Quite reg;o rev wal ensue
The meeting was continued through the week, and
did not formally close until last Sandy night. May
profssse religion and there was Considerable addi
ton to the church.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-09-20

We learn from an intelligent citizen, jus /!
down from Falls county, that our railroad is
gaining many friends in that section. The
whole Of the most intelligent population OF
that reginn seem to be fully aroused to the
importance of this speces of internal improve
msnts. Liberal subscriptions are being made
in aid of the extension of our railroad in that
direction. The people seem conviced that the
navigation of the BrAz,s will not do to depend
on, ana that r,ro IDS are their only resource.
We assure our feiowcitiz.ns Of TINT growing
part of our State of the most cordial co.opera-
ton of our community in extending to them
railroad facilities. Telegraph.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-09-20

Justice Handy. of the Supreme Court Of
Mississippi, has decided that railway compa-
MES in that State are NOT obliged TO f'nce their
roads, and are not liable for damages in Kill
ling cattle on necessary prosecution Of their
business, and when the act is uuaviodo.
BILE, after the exercise of such care, prudence
and skill as discreet mpn would use
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-09-20

TA Kansas aid meeting has hccn held in Brszo-
ria county. Twenty four volunteers enrolled their
names and 100 sui scrilod in che day. That
is the right spirit What county will be the first to
follow the example:
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-09-20

GENinety-cight general acts, three hundred and
Ave special acts and fifteen joint resolutions
passed and became laws at the Int dourned session
Of the Legislature. We indebted to Hon. Ed
Clark, Secretary Of stlte, for coy of their cap
tioua.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-09-20

~ We we're delighted few days age, to welcome
to our town cur old friend Dr. Dnkcn, who has resi-
ded for the last five years in California. The Dr. is
in fine health and speaks in glowing terms Of the Fl
Doraio of the P.c:f,.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-09-20

Remember that A. j. Donelson, the Know
Nothing candidate fol the Vice Presidency,
said in 1851, of Mr.. Fillmore, that his admin
istration, with the exception Of his signing the
Fugitive Slave act, "hus been one long, sad.
tedious failure and blunder."
Thus spoke one who, next to Fillmore, is
now the highest authority in the Know Moth
ing pary.-NashpWe Union,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-09-20
Wanted.

A JOURNLyMAN PRINTER, who undsrst ,nds
press-work, viii receive good wages and steady en-
ployment by applying at this oflice.
Also, IN Apprentice to learn the printing business.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-09-20

az Attention in directed to the law card Of John
Taylor, Esq., to be fouad in our paper to-day. Mr..
T. has located permanently at Waxahachic, Ellis CO..
Texas and proposes practicing his profession in all
the courts of this hc l6th) Judicial District, and in
the Supreme and Federal Courts
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-09-20

% We invite the attention Of readers, and es.
peciay those old line wings who are yet in doubt as
TO the proper course for them to pursue in the ap-
preaching Presidential contest to the letter Of Scna-
tor Pratt, of Maryland, the first page Of to-ay's
paper. Though written to the wings Of his own State
it is also applicable to this section. 1t is an able and
patriotic letter, and will richly repay pcrusal.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-09-20

e We have received pamphlet copy of Judge
oldhams speech on squatter Sovereignty, and Mjor
Scurry's letter on the same subject.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-09-20

81 We are indebted to Hon. GRo r. Rs2vrs, of
"r"yson, for the act authorizing the deposition anil
@.i' Of the University lands. 1t will be fund in full
i'll our paper today. We regard this act az che of
the wise and salutary measures Of the tie session.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-09-20

g-It is believed frtm private ad,ices received at
Galveston, that Judge Terry, Of California,
leased by the Wig lance Committee IN the 9th ult.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-09-20

1t is strange tina, we should ridicule Others
for fears and failures, when we fear and fail
in the same situations.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-09-20

Eg-1hc cern,r stone Of the new Land Office, at
Austin, was laid oil the Goth ult ty tic Masons, as
sisted ly the Odd Fellows,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-09-20

BrrrNINors CoAL-Mr. Samuel Weoldlilsc sends
US specimen Of litumi' Gus al taken from bed re-
Gently disco, erred near the northwest corner Of Wise
county, on the south side ofthc West Fork, en- tract
If land telcpg'ng to Vim, II. Hunt. Mr.. W. says
;h, c,a exists there in the greatest abundance au,i
can lie obtained in quantities with but ltO trouble.
We have submitted the specimen to friend for chem
Teal analysis, who rcprCsenat to Le Of good quail
itv,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-09-20
Democratic National Ticket.
Public Speaking.

joan J. Coon snl TuouAs LEwELLIso will address
the people of the 10Th Ju sia District, at the follow
ing times and places, viz;
At Fort Worth, Tarrant 70 Monday, 22d Sept.
At TaylorsNillc, Wise 60 Wcdncs lay 9th &c
AT weathcrfori, Parker" Fridry, 26th :"
At waIdvillc, Johrcer 4" Monday, 2Sth Z"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-09-20

W. learn from late ex 'hanees that hnan.
ial crisis is looked for in France.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-09-20


EE The editor of the Jefferson Herald cannot stand
Mr. Bu :hanan, because sail editor i'm ,g mes him to
he in ia or Of sQuatter sovereignty. Now, We could
prove to the sasf ;tion of the editor of the Herald
if he lie REASONABLE man, that Mr.. Buchanan is OPP
posed to sQuater eregnty, but we deem it wholly
unnecessary The Democratic party at the South can
afford to part company with tender-ooea gentlemen.
1t docs not care for the fellowship of any Southern
men who cannot approve the long and lus'rious re-
cord Of james Buchanan. who came up even to Mr..
Calhouns estimate cf soundncss the sia cry ques-
ton. The editor of the Herald has been addressing
Know Nothing meeting, and We understand that hi
remarks we're recd ed with great applaus We'd, MT
doubt it. He will find immense sympathy and flaw
feeling in that party. But he will not break ripple
over tho placid bcs N Of the united Democracy, and
will find, after the election that he his jesn acting
very silly We pity the oiitorof the Herald.
YousG CoUSTY.-We are indebted to DR.. Jamts II.
Swindells and Judge Harmonson, Of Fort Bclknap,
forthe fllowing it m Of info milton We regret that
their letter to the editor traasitu. We can
therefore only give suth portions Of it as are rcmem-
bered by the bearer, Esq. McCants.
Young county, which created at the inter sos-
sion Of the Legislature, has been Organized by the
election CT county ofccrs selection of county seat,
&c. Peter Harlnonson was elected Chief Justice
The county seat is located at Fort Bclknap,
we presume, and has been surveyed into blocks and
lets. sale of town lots will take place on the llth
Of October next.
Young will soon be one Ct The most foufishng and
. ~. IL q. The
extreme frontier county Besides possessing large
quantity Of the best oflands it affords inexhaustible
valleys Of the best pasuagc in the world 1t is des-
tiled Cor many years to be che Of the finest grazing
districts in the State In addition to this, the country
In that region ia supposed by competent judges to
abound In valuable minerals. Iron ore is supposed
70 exist in quantities. Beds Of the finest stone cs
crop out en- the surface in the immediate neighbour
hood Of Belknsp, and there is no donbt that mex
haushle quantities lie bid beneath the surface in all
that region little higher up on the Clear Fork Of
the Brazos immense feds Of gypsum have been dis
covered, extending from there to the Wichita Noun
ts:rs On the Keech;, 40 miles this side Of Belknap
rncuntars Of grind and whct stones are fcund When
hs iron horse shat A1ss penetrated that interesting
rag; o. It wiz be farcr.;c &C ..tn Ct the State.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-09-20

stheui heps " ever srss ysaailsiihf This
lcois 10 ne s flihsr Quise,e, Il spiyiae No dear
~ 'he whsle.
Should such an emercny e,u arie, Ne lslIee a
voui h. the duty n patriotic President, rather
than suffer The farfal Consuqrn.s. hat most sn.uei
rather thin zee tn government dsors an Al an
end, to seize the public moneys. sword Ia hand. II
need be anl dishure them through the usual chan.
nss to the various departments Of the pulls service
We are aware that this WRulI 10 hsgh-handel
measure, in dr,c, oonale, with the Consultation, bu,
necessity would Justify II, aud the people would sus.
tain the man who did H. sucha measure, Of course,
should never be resortel to bu, last resort to save
the country In such resort, II Is better to hold the
CO institution In allegiance for while, take the money
as highway rObber would take H. bu, dlsburse II as
the publis service requires, than have no Constitu-
tlon--no Goyernment--no country. The President
who would thus act would undoubtedly subject him
self to impeachment The tribunal that tries him Is
as yet free nom the faint Of treason and dsun'on;
but IL heshcul lie convicted aud rcmo' 81 from On e.
it would have been a stsriic oaerd to patriotism,
grateful in the sight Ct Col and the ,OaRtry,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-09-20

VERMONT ELEcTloN.-N New York, Sept q
We have intelligence here this evening that
at the election in Vermont. which took plac,
to-day, forty towns in the State have each
elected republican representative.
The republican candidate for Govern or has
also majority.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-20
Horrible Accident at Philadelphia

About Lalf past nine o'clock, Saturday eve hing, the ferry boat New Jersey touk fire ehile crossing the Delaware at Philadelphia, and was so much obstructed by floating iCc that it was with difficulty she was brought tola land. About q hundred passengers were on board, many of whom jumped into the river and were rescued by boats, and others saved themselves by cling ing to floating ice It is feared that large number were drowned: The boat burned to the waters edge. Great confusion prevailed The number dead and missing is about thirty. Three bodies have been found Origin of fire un- known. The loss of life is chiefly owing to the fact that the boat was unprov;ded with boat CT life preserver.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-20
The Excitement in Woobhrt.

The examination of Bradley was finished on Friday afternoon, and resulted in his being bound over for trial at the next Court. The excitement is still intense, and the feeling against the accused not abated There was little prov- cd against him---so little as to astonish those who visited the place of trial on the strength of the rumors so extensively circulated. Brad- ley's counsel made ID defence, decming it futile in the present state of the public mind 10 hope for his discharge by the Justice The case will receive tho early attention of the Superior Court, which opens here next week, and at that time perhaps there will be less excitement and less prejudice against the prisoner, than could be expected ut the place and under the eireun,- stances of his late examination. He was brought up on Saturday by Sheriff Minor and committed to jail to await his trial ra
 From all VIC can learn, the court of enquiry and all subsequent proceedings have been con ducted almost solely to ascertain what coanec- ticn Bradley had with the murder, ard not acho committed tue deed
 Wedo hope the murderer, whoever it is, may be convicted and hung as high as Hamau--for we think the perpetrator of such q deed is unfit to live, and the public safety demands his exc. cutan. But we should hate to see man hung because he is saYected merely. and we thinL our Waterbury contemporaries are doing Brad ley gross injustice in pre.iudging the case in the manner they have 4 %
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-20
Spring Election.

We present to-day for the consideration of cur readers the several tickets nominated by the anti-administration party of Connecticut t. The day of election is approaching, and we trust it will fnd AMERICANS, REruB1lcAxs and Wnos on the battle-ground, united in the cause of Freedom. The principles of the three parties arc not widely different, ard we think their ad- yocates harmonize in one point--in defeating the Slave Democracy at the balict-box and in the Legislature. To achieve this thefe is work to be performed, and much depends on the faithfulness and industry of the different committees. The partizans of the administra- tion are making unusual efforts for success, and should be met with a corresponding zeal by the friends of Freedom. Isaac Toucey must not be allowed again to misrcpresent to the world this good old Commonwealth.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-20
Hammond Trumbuii -fhe ranliit,atc for

J. Hammond Trumbuif, the candidate for Secretary of State, was a clerk in the Secretary of States office for several years, and was the best clerk the office ever had, up to his time The Whigs noaiinated him for SecretarS of State in 1854 but he vas, of course. defeatal with the rest of the ticket He is at prescott State Lihrarisn. having been retained through several administrations His 'Oid Colonial Records of Connecticut are volumes highly val ued by the historian and antiquarian. He is now absent from the country oa wedding tour.
 Stephen D. Par1ee of New Haven, the can didate for Treasurer, we know as an old fash toned Whig. an indefatigablc political manager, and man of fcs equals in financial matters. He represented his city in the lower Lranch of the General Assembly in 1852, having been elected hy an unusually large majority. He will not be elected, but if he might De, the Treasury would be in excellent hands, Albert N Baldwin of New Milford. the can dilate for Controller, is represented as being an old fashioned, straight Whig -able. intelligent and col.seryatirc-ot otherwise NC know nothing about him.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-20
The Missing Steamer.

No t;dings of the Pacific" continues to appear in the heading of the foreign news by each successive arrival. It is possible that she has put back under canvass, and yet be heard from but anxiety is fast growing into despair in regard to her safety. She is now fifty-six days out, and possibilities and probabilities as to her safety are cauvassed with much sad fore boding. Still supposition that she has founder cd ut sea by 10 means approaches to certain ty as yet With her wheels disabled by ice in mid ocean, or borne far out of her course in an ice pack, she may have made for che Western islands and have reached them in safety. Ese, news of her arrival may not reach us for some weeks. Or she may have been so badly dana. |ged.as to be wholly unmanageable. and been driven about at the mercy of the wind and wuye for many day, before meetingwith succol from any passing vessel. These and cthcr reasonable. probabilities eaa yet Le. hopefully entertained for many days to cone, before we are compelled to the unwilling conviction tha. the Pacific and her freight of precious lives a.e " ia the deep bosom Of tss ocean buried"
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-20
Seyenfeeth U;sfricf.

It VII besnot;cod by Fesorence to the pro csednss of the American Convention, which assembled at Falls Hinge on Tuesday of last week. that SasuEL n NoRrHx4Y, Esq, oI Norfolk, has been placed i'd inclination fur scnator in the Seventeenth Senatorial District. We take pleasure in announcing the fact, and ill heartily commenting him to all the electors of that District opposed to the Tolicsf md nlca- sures of the present National Administration. Mr. NorfaHay is well knoan ss one of the most tell gent mereha ss an1 thorough business men in that section of the State; and though by no means a bitter partizan. be is an honest and earnest advocate of the distinctive doctrine of the North" free speeea, free territory, aud free mea." A union of the opponents of Pierce and Douglass will ensure his triumphant election i; and we are sure we bat express the opinion of all who know him, when We say he will make one of the aBlcst and most useful members of Senate. He has already had much experience in public affairs. AS Justice of the peace and Representative, he has given the highest satis- faction to his constituents
 We hardly need to urge upon the electors of the District the importance of union and har- meny ill the approaching contest. It is not in,- proble that some have felt and expressed prefer enee for other candidates. We doubt not, how ever, but aN will eheerfully acquiese in the choice of the Convention, and heartily co-ope- rate in securing his election The crisis is an important one, and all feelings of personal na- ture should be merged in efforts to promote the success of the great cause which is at stake It should be borne ill mind that United States Senator is to bc chosen to succeed that inveter- ate dougirfacc Isaac Toucey, who for few years past, has so scandslousy misreprcsented the principles and wishes of the people of this State at Washington. This is an object which must not be jeopafdisea hy any minor diffesen- ces of opinion or any private consideration whatever We arc grat.fsd to notice with what zeal and earncstness the Wings, Amer cans and Republicans are uniting their forces and their efforts in all parts of the State, for tho promotion of common good. This is as it should be. In voting for Stale oGoers, the largest liberty" may be indulged without haz- arding any vital interest. But in the choice of Senator and Representatives, a dirisioa is equiv alcnt to defeat. We enjoin it upon our friends throughout the District to tolerate no factions, to lay aside personal gr.efs and personal pre- ftrenccs, and to unite as one man in the cleo ton of the candidate nominated
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-20
American Convention.

The Delegates appointed in the several towns comprising the Seventeenth Senatorial District met at Botsford's hotel in Falls Village, on the llth inst. The meeting being organized they proceeded to vote for candidate fer Senator for the said district, which. resulted in the unanimous choice of Samuel D. Northway, Esq. of Norfolk, as candidate of the American Party After which the committee on resol,- tions reported the following, which were adopt cd by the Convention -.
 Rsoised, That the American Party will continue to cherish. as it has aimed to do the most lia tachment and sacred devotion to the principles of true government That it has been and will be our obect and determination to discard from our party the corrlptons and subtlcties which have hitherto marked the career of the old Parties That the vic tories which have heretofore resulted from our efforts sufficiently commend our principles to all honest and patriotic men ; and that the baae and malicious at tacks which constantly made upon us and the, low epithets which subsidized presses and ecturill ennissarcs daily heap upon us. serve only to con snce us of the purity of our principles and the honor
 Resalrel That vc adhere to the principles embodied in the platform ef the American Party of this State adopted and pubshod in June last, and pledge our selves to their 1daintenancc and support.
 eoltyd We have in theability, integrity and pafriDtsHf of the nominees upon our sassc Ticket and pledge them efforts to secure
 Rsolrd, That We uiatimously recommend Samuel D. Northway E~i.. of NorfSlk our candidate for Senator to tho snrages of the electors of the l1th District. and ask them to give him hearty support, and thus support practically the principles If the American Party. LOT MORTON Ghair,a1r
 MaITnExsP BEIL. Csek
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-20

 $ ssS- The late Mr. Asa Hopkins was born Feb. ad, l17s, in the town of Litchheld, North
 field Society, where he spent very useful life. He died in New Haven after short residence
 there, October 3fA. -ls3s He left the use of his property to his widow during her life, direct ing his exerptor, after her disease, which ,oc- cnrred Dec. lss,ls55. topay certain small lega- cics to bis surviving sisters, and to distribute the basancc of Lis estate as follows: To North field Congregational Society, $seO0 to the Church of said society, $500; to his native
 school district. s6oo: to the Bible Society, $500; to the 4, B. 0 F. NJ, s25e; fo the American Tract Society of Boston. $250; to the Missionary Society of Connecticut. S25e i; the rcsidne, amounting to about $700a, to the aforesaid Congregational Society oe Northfeld-
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-20

WORKING FOR .lrsELr.--The engineer and all hands left freight train on the Syracuse and Binghampton road, at Homer, the other day, when something set the steam working, and of started the iron horse with his heavy train, at the rate of fifteen or twenty miles an hour with out human being oa board. The swtch-ten- der at Cortland saw the train, and suspecting that something was wrong, he left the switch on the main track, and on went the train without interruption until finally stopped for want of steam, without doing the least damage The engineer and conductor followed with horse and buggy, and after travelling about seven miles, overlook their runaway train and agaiu assumed the control of the iron horse
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-20

BRIDGE AT ALBANy.-Thc committee ca roads and bridges, in the New York legislature, has reported q bill for bridging the Hudson river at Albany. The capital stock is to be S50,O00 The bridge is to be constructed with draw at least 200 feet in width, which is to be at all times open, except on the passage of railroad trains. The company is to keep one or two steam tugs to tow vessels through the dras, and keep the river free of sand bars or other formations The bridge must be constructed st n sufficient elevation above high water to ad. nit of the free passage under it of canal boats and barges without masts. The company can impose tolls for the passage of railroad trains and passengers, subject to the approval of the canal board