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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21
The Very latest rron the Cincin-
nntii Convention.
Buchanan and Breckenridge
Nominated.

~ Thursday night slathun ulil We rsosiysi
advises that the Circ'.ah Ns,ilnal ncmoerai-
ie Convention had nominated the lll jaws Be-.
HASS'v, If Pennsylvania, flr President, and
Hon ioHS 4 Bsl,ErsSiro., ~ Keniaeky. for
Nice,Prvsldeui
We also learn that the Hon, JonS T. WARD, Of
Georgia, wac elected President Of the Conyen,
tion, The rules and regulations Of the COnysn-
ton Of 1882 were adopted, which gave the right
to cast the entire vote Of the State 20 maioFi ~
u each State delegation.
The platform adopted advocates ttrie, cum
sIruetion Of the Constitution; dehOunees know
nothingism, and classes its principles with the
Alien and sedilion laws endorses the eamTro-
mise measures of 1880, the Nebraska ae; Of 1854 ,
and isyOrs the admission Of states with OF with
out slavery, and assumes strong ground on our
foreign policy, and insists uron tho assertion OF
the Monroe doctrine, that no foreign power shall
control the affairs Of any country on this eon'i'
nent,
Both delegations from New Nork-the llaFds
and solts-wcrc admitted into the Convention
In 10 our latest adyices all WAS harmonious In
the Convention and it was expected that it would
adjourn on the 9th
We houo to have full advicCs Of the balloiimg'
and the platform in time for our next issue,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21
? Iroad Moaning IN mi, County.

Afa meeting NJ Doe citizens n Ellis county,
hell 90 thr Count House in the town Of Waya.
haclIa. ON the lIil Of juno, 1890, during he
sitting uf District Court for aid county, to take
ihe sense Of the citizens Of slid county upon
lhc subject of internal Improvements in the
Sn!a of Texas, ON motion, louS II, SNGLrrog
was called To the Chair, and X, u. SWEAT
appointed Secretary,
On motion If 4, Bradshaw, Gen, j, !, Good
was requested 10 explain the object Of the
meeting, who complied with that request in q
very pleasing and Interesting manner Amin
Wright also delivered short, concise and APP
pTDpTlate address,
On motion Of !, w. Berry the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted
Res0lrei That we cordially approve OF the
corporate system and the policy of the State
loaning her funds to corporations which will
show a disposition to carry on their works IN
good faith,
Re5oirad, Ihai We approve OF the holding a
Railroad Convention NJ Dallas, on the 2SIh
inst, md appoint as delegates to said Conven'
ton, Gen. e. II. Tarmnj, J, W, Berry, J. w.
Ferris, AMI Bradshaw and J i. Hawkins.
Resolrei, That the proceedings Of this meet
ing be forwarded TO the Editor Of the Dallas
Herald, with the request to publish the same.
The meeting then adjourned sine die
JOHN n. SINGLETON
K. p. SWEAT. Chairman.
SecTeiQrH
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21

Ma va. H. Rholos, formerly OF Galveston,
has been dismissed from The office " Private
Secretary in lhe Governor of California, and IL
having been reported that the dismissal was Al
the request Of a majority Of the members of tho
Legislature, be- denies the statement, through
the newspapers, and says
A" The letter which caused my removal, was
a communication TO the Ereaing Bulletin, sub.
scribcd CaEton," which appeared on SATURDAY.
last, There is nothing official, semi.ofTicial, or
even dcmi,scmrofiicial. about IT, lis main
character was truth. This gave offence 10 Ger.
tain political demagogucs incapable of appreca.
ting anything but trucking subseryiency to the
eorruplOnd inefficient majorities Of the late lie.
gisluture, and my sacrifice was demanded as
political moneuvre Of the party, In moment
of weakness Governor Johnson listened to their
appeal, and was prescribed. Ny offence
was the honest expression oil opinion. The
know.nOthings seem to oppose all indepen-
dence of thought, and prescribe even members
of their own organization, who ARE bold enough
10 point At their errors, In becoming a men,
Der of the Order, did not dream that must
cease to be a patriot. find that was mista.
ken; ! am unworthy of them, and beg thus
publicly to tender my resignation.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21
The Inventor of the T Rail.

Robert l., Stevens was one Of the projectors
and original stockholders of the Camden and
Amboy Railroad. He was sent TO England
as the agent Of the company, to examine into
the working Of the system, and TO contract for
rails and machinery. AT this time the fish
bellied rail was in use. This form. Mr. Stew
ems deemed in may respects objectionable, and
he set about divisng form that would be bet
ter, and more ensy of manufacture. He con.
cluded that the form 7 would answer the pur-
pose, and that i, might be relied for much less
than the fish belled was then costing.
He devised plan for rolling it, which plan
he proposed to the iron manufacturer with
whom he was negotiating for the iron for his
company The manufacturer was unwilling 10
test the plan, alleging that it would involve
considerable expense, and that the resul, was
uncertain Mr.. Stevens, not inclined 10 give
up his point asked what would be the loss in
case of failure. He was told 1t would be from
four to five hundred pounds. In reply to this
he offered to advance that amount, to be cred.
tied to the company in case Of the adoption Of
his plan, and to be held for whatever expenses
might be incurred in the trial, If the plan
should not succeed His offer was accepted.
and foreman, with sufficient number of
men were placed under his direction.
The first trial had result that might have
discouraged less resolue inv ntor, and
caused less wealthy one to be denied further
privileges in the mill. The rail would not
come out straight, but persisted in winding
round the Keller. A second trial, in which the
grooves were tapercd so as to allow the rail to
get out easily, was oeraby successful, and,
af,era few alterations, the invention Of the T
rail was complete, and the order was given for
rails Of that form. This account was given by
Mr.. Stevens himself to friend of ours who n-
qured of him rs to the truth Of the current re-
port that be was the Inventor of this form Of
rail-Railr0ad Adc0catc.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21

STARTLING PHENoMENoN.-Mr John Parker
and son were attending some fish lines on the
river about three miles above here, when they
were surprised by continuous unusual roar
ing towards the middle of the stream; the
night was without wind. Owing to the dark
ness no effort was made to ascertain the cause
of this strange noise until daylight when it
was seen that whirlpool Of large extent was
in active operation some two hundred yards
from the Missouri shore, which still continues
in operation, drawing in great body Of water
so much indeed, indeed, that the volume of
the river below is sensibly lessened. Drift
wood and large floating logs go in and disap.
pear totally. Many hundreds yesterday went
up to see this strange sight. Unless this
chasm soon fills up with water. the effect upon
navigation would be calamitous indeed, for it
would seem that the bottom of the river has re-
ally fallen out,-Squattcr Sovereign, tAtchi-
son, K. IT,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21

WHERE is Lucy STONE Am old bachelor
talking of wornans rights in our office yes
terday, said" Talk of equality of intellect,
forsooth! Let US see what they have done,
where the sphere has been unquestioned and
wide open to EN- this thousand years. Sir
"No woman ever produced great painting
or statue;
"No woman ever wrote great poem;l
mo woman ever composed great opera,
or other piece of music;
"No woman ever produced an important
mechanical invention;
"And, sir, no woman was ever great cook!
THE best that can be said of the hest of
them is tals,-they have written clever letters,
tolerabIe novels, snd Intolerable epics. They
have made no sculptures, no music, no paint-
ings worthy Of the name, and as TO invention,
sir, they have invented nothing outside Of mil
linery and mischief since the world began p
We were about to reply, when we discovered
the wretch had disappeared. But, really,
these are grave charges. Where is Mrs. Luz
cv Stone
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21
Gront Texas Land Case Declded.
X. j. SWEAT,
SecTelQry.

In the L. S. Circuit Court, in New Orleans,
last week, the case of John ", Lapsley vs. Eli
phas Spencer was decided by n jury. There
were eleven eases, all precisely alike in princi-
pie, in which John w. LapSey is plaintiff, and
various persons defendants. 1t is u claim for
land founded upon grant made by the MeSi-
can government on the 18th Of June, 1880, 10
James de Ia Vega, and covered some :orty or
fifty thousand acres, which land is now said TO
be worth some forty or fifty dollars per acre.
De la Vega, on the 9th of May, 1882, gave
power OF attorney to one S. NJ. Williams to sell
the land, and the plaintiff in this suit derives
his tide from this power of attorney and the
sale which il authorized Williams to make
The dciendants-all the other defendants beng
in precisely the same situation-contended that
the grant OF the Mexican Government to James
de- Ia Vega had certain conditions attached to
it, non-fufllment of which on his part would
render his title TO the land in question null
and void ; and that he did fail to comply with
said conditions that The land therefore rever-
ted to the Mexican Government, and by the
Texas revolution it became the property of the
Texas Government, and that they hold it by
pre-empion right. Another ground of defence
was that the power OF attorney granted to Will
!iams by De la Vega was signed Jepa Vega and
not James de la Vega. The case decided yes
terday was the leading and test case, the others
being in the same category 1t was ably ar
gued for the plaintiff by Judge Hughes of Tex
as, and for the defendant by Mr.. Singleton, of
this city, Mr.. Walker of Texas, and another
gentleman from Texas whose name we did not
learn. The Court having charged the jury
upon the laws applicable to the case, the jurors
retired and in few moments returned ver-
dict for the plaintiff for the land described in
his petition and one dollar damages. The case
has been in litigation several years. 1t was
transferred from the U. S. Circuit Court for
the Eastern District of Texas, because Judge
Wauous is personally interested in its issue
1t was tried here somo weeks since and the jury
failed to agree The land, if it is worth what
1t is said to be- may be put down at lbout two
millions of dollars This includes, of course,
the whole of the land claimed in all the ceses.
IN. O. Bulletin.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21

And STILL They CoME.-By reference to an tn
or column, the reader will see the proceedings OF
railroad meeting held at Waxahachie on Tues
day last, at which delegates were appointed to
the Railroad Convention TO be held here on the
aSih inst 1t is certain that the Convention will
be fully attended, as we are assured that most if
not all the delegates appointed from tho various
counties will be on hand.
We are informed that Tarrant county will also
be represented, meeting having been called for
to-day (2lsD to appoint delegates.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21

PRorEcrleY AND MISUNDERSTANDING
Marcy, in letter TO Col. Ward announces
the following measures relative to the Panama
outrage:
"Steps have been already taken 10 exact OF
the Government OF New Grenada, not only
the punishment of the offenders in the outrage,
but indemnity to those who have been mnltreat-
ed in their persons, or stripped Of their prop
eriy."
The American, French, and English Con-
suls. have sent for men-of-war for the protec-
ton Of persons and property on both sides Of
the IsIhmus.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21

y HARrER's MAGAZINE for june is on our ta-
bic. Ii is a superb number, and fully equals if
it does not excel ali the previous efforts of the
enterprising publishers. This number conmen-
ees the thirteenth volume and serfnh year Of this
highly popular periodical. Like its predecessors,
it abounds in readable matter, and Is profusely
illustrated The Sulphur Springs. Kew York I;
The Bear and the Basket Aaker-an interesting
narrative; Astronomical Observations in the
United States, and Little Deceit, are among the
leading articles in this number. The Monthly
Record Of Events, Literary Notices, and the Edi-
tors Table, Easy Chair ana Drawer, are unusu-
ally iuteresfius and instructive
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21
CANDIDATES.

CANDIDATES.
For District AttoMey-.9th judicial District
ne are authorized to announces D. r sIIMAN, Of Tyler as
candidate District Attorney Of the ninth Judicial District
Election In August next.
For Surveyor OF Denton Land District.
We nre authorized To announce A. C. WALKER, ESQ a.
candidate for the Office " Surveyor Denton Land DsrctEcc
ton frst Monday In Angus: next
We arc authorized to Col C. c. LACY, of Taran,
county at candidate for District S"Trey"T Of the Denton Ian"
District. Election In August next
For Sheriff Of Dallas County.
We are authorized 10 announce sILAs LEONARD a candi
date for the office Sheriff Of Dallas County at the election
in August next,
are authorized to announce A. c. HAUGT. candidate
for reelection to Office sheriff Of Dallas County at the
the ensuing election IN August.
We are aHhorset to announce IoMAs D. Cots as can
next
We arc authorized to ann aunce NJ HENDERSON a
date for Sheriff Of Dallas County, ut the election In August
leu.
We arc authorized NJ. X sELviDGE, candi
August next
For Chief Justice.
candidate for reelection the Office of chief Justice Of Dallas
County, a; the election in Angus. next.
For County Clerk of Dallas County.
We are authorized Announce W. W. PEAK, candidate
for reelection to the Office of Cerkofac County Court at the
ensuing election In August.
date CLERK ofe County Court Of Dallas county Election
in August next.
For Justice Ct the Peace, Precinct No. ],
We are authorized announce JoHS EAK1Ns. as ennd
date Tor Justice Of re Peace Precinct No l. LECTION in Au
gust.
Weare authorized to announce ALLEN BEARD candidate
reelection for esquire" Precinct No. the election in
August next.
Uc arc authorized JAMES " SMITH as
ddac for Justice oc Peace precinct No l. At the election
III August next.
For Trea,upcr Of Dallas County.
~ We authorized r. j. WEST candidate
for reelection the office Of County Treasurer Of Dallas
county, the election in August nox
For Surveyor of Dallas County
nc arc authorized pcErlTT C. SMITH, candi.
Surveyor Of Dallas County at the election in August
next
re are authorized L. H. PENNINGTON as can
ddse Surusyor % Dallas County at the election in August
next,
For Assessor and Collector Of Texas.
We are authorized to announce TIoMAsC. WILLIAMS
candidate reelection the Office Of Assessor and Collector
taxes Dallas county, at the election in August next
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21

WAR SrEAMGRsA correspondent of the
New York Coarier ami Enquirer argues that
Congress Should build small war steamers for
the protection OF our commerce. Such vessels
are much wanted at present in the Chinese seas,
as the Chinese Government is unable TO pro-
TIC, foreign vessels from the extortioas of pro-
vincial officials, or the Expectations of pirates
who swarm upon the coast.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21

An Indignation meeting was held in Cincns
matt on the 9th ult., presided over by Judge
Probasro Speeches were made by Col, Lane
and others, and resolutions passed declaring
that Mr.. Brooks should be expelled for his ats
tack on Sumner. Dispatches giving an account
of the destruction ofLlwrence, were read ana
caused intense excitement.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21

NlcARAGUA-A meeting was held in Hous-
ton, on the 9th, for the purpose of raising men
and means to aid Nicaragua. Resolutions,
sympathizing with tn Waker-Rivas Govern
ment, and announcing attachment to the Mon-
roe doctrine, were adopted.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21

GEN. HousroH Huntsville Advocate
reports Gen. Houston as convalescent. He
labored under inflammation of the lungs, which.
was very dangerous in lis character. In the
course ola few weeks he will probably, he able
to return to Washington, and resume his la
bors.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21

A Consul FOR NicARAGUa-Charle S.
WiIlct late assstont editor of the New York
Mirror, has been appointed Consul for Nicar.
aqua, at that port, under the Walker.Rivas
government. The office is said TO be worth
$4,000 per annum.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21

- 4 new line Of stages lie 10 commence run
ming, on the lst July Troximo, between shFeve-
port. Ia and the mouth Of Red River, to cOntin-
ne during the season Of low water in that liver,
so that passengers can at all times find convey
apce between the former Place and New Orleans.
Inc trip Is to be made in four DAYS, and the line
is to Be tri-xcekly.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21
~ We have had some rain this week, thoul

Y We have had some rain this week, though
not sufficient for the growing crops On Thurs
day slight rain fell and yesterday morning a
heavy shower came down, and appearances all
dav indicated more rain. The atmosphere is still
moist. and the heavens hung with leaden clouds
Il is to be hoped that a generous supply of rain
viii soon be forthcoming
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21

- Sec the announcement Of James NJ. Pattcr-
son, ESQ as q candidate for reelection to the Of
fee of Chief Justice, in to.day's paper, Also, Of
NJ X. Selvidge, Esq, for Sheriff
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21

Eyr The Editor has been absent at Ellis Court
uring all this week, and has not returned at the
time of going to press. This will account for our
mcagrc show of editorial. See his letter from
Waxahachie
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21

REMEMBER the Hon. j. W. fHnocKMoRToN deliv-
crs an internal improvement speech at this place,
on SATURD AY NEXT, tho 28th inst
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21

Or For the future, no legal advertisements
will be inserted in this paper unless some res
pousibc person shall become personally iiable for
Tie same. This rule will not be dopar ted from,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21
Senators Sumner and Butler.

The following is portion of Senator Sum
ner's speech relating to Senator Butler, which
provoked the attack upon him by Mr.. Brooks,
who is relative Of the South Carolina Sena-
tor
9" But before entering upon the argument,
must say something Of general character, par
ticularly in response TO what has fallen from
Senators who have raised themselves to emi-
hence on this floor in championship of human
wrongs; mean the Senator from South Car
oilna (Mr. Butler,) and the Senator from Hi
nois, mr. Douglas,) who, though unlike as Don
Quixotte and Sancho Panza, yet like this cou-
pie, sally forth together in the same cause.--
The Senator from South Carolina has read
many books of chivalry, and believes himself
chiva rous knight, with sentiments of honor an
courage. Of course he has chosen n mistress
to whom he has made his vows, and though
old and ugly to others, is always right to him;
though polluted in the sight of the world, is
chaste in his sight, mean the harot, slavery.
For her. his tongue is always profuse in words
Let her be impeached in character, or any
proposition made to shut her out from the ex-
tension of her wantonness, and no extravaganza
of manner or hardhood of assertion is then too
great for this Senator. The frenzy of Don
Quxote, in behalf of his wench Dulcinea del
Toboso, is all surpassed. The asserted rights
of slavery, which shock equality of all kinds
are cloaked by fantastic claim, equality. II
the slave states cannot enjoy what in mockelry
of the great Father of the Republic, he mis-
names equality under the CONSTITUTIONAL
other words, the full power in the nation
al Territories to compel fellow men to I'M
paid toll to separate husband and wife, and TO
sell little children at the auction block-then,
sir. the chivalric Senator will conduct the
State of South Carolina out of the Union He
roic Knight! Exalted Senator! A second
Moses come for second Exodus
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21

IF The sickness Of our best hand this week
is the cause of our late appearance, and also of
delay in job work.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21

81 ne Au'iin 0as''i' publi'hss il's Irrrsl
irgs VA mrsiing hid Al San Marcos recently, Of
which a lriss of rssolaiiors .rs adopted, iu f.
favor II amending the STATE Consultation, s1 1s
allow il,s esialdishinsnt ola " Csnirll Raua ui
lhe School and surplus Fanls IT tha State, aul
loaned 10 the PEOPLE 81 the State Ia rlual pro rata
shares We imagine such a measure will re-
celys bat little encouragement az the hands of the
people Of this State,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21

New Orleans has again been disgraced by
violence and bloodshed on the occasion Of the
ciiy elertion. The official returns, for Mayor,
we're, for Waterman tAmeTican) 4126; for
Gilmore iDemocra;i 1862
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21
Gbt Dallas 6eralb.
Roligious Notiees.

Inc EsV Ge,Ts4 Eo,'Cnsisin q tho EFs,oFl lhafsA al
n'ut tsyc ~ ths OH stare mouse u srih f4fTson
m Sunday EcIprT a lhs usual hour,
Rev Alexander Bks Irsashs' - d, Aagai Han, IN Dallas
thr AHt Sunday N each m1alh
Re-, A q. pszn Nil Pysssh e. he Hs-gs HAM, in baas
ihS "a aEa bay 10 each w'a,h, during tie
HsF james 4 Seth FrtsehsI a. hs Nssaai; Hail. n Dallas
N lht ThIi alhhzlh DO each Elgllh
Rev Wisn w. Hughes Tgsaslts ~ t Masonic Hall In uA
lGs, On the fourth sshhAiA il each month,
Rev. ST. TayaT will preach At tie ,a1pl HILL IN palas
the fourth sabbath n each ulE'h,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21

I,oxscsuf.-T. e Lileny Gazette sayss Tann
named Wall killed man named Pnytor in
that plaec. On de 29rh May. The wound
vas inf8irred with hack knife"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21

LIFE OF CRocxErr.-The following para
graph appears in the Memphis Wing; we
have no doubt many incidents in the life OF
this rhivalrous man, occurring during his lite
in Texas, are stored up in waiting for h'sto-
ry of his life, which will be forth coming IN
compliance with the annexed request. we
take pleasure in giving circulation to 1t;
COL Robert II. Crockett having been requeS-
ted to prepare for the press the history OF the
life and adventures of his illusirious sire, the
renowned Davy Crockett, is about to commence
the task, and respectfully requests all persons
having in possession any paper Letters, or
other incidents connected with the career OF
Davy Crockett to. place them at his disposal
for the above purpose, when if desired they
will be returned. Direct r. h. Crockett,
Memphis, Tenn. Other papers will confer a
favor by passing this notice around.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21

Tbe GatefnoF OILERS $500 rezard ior the aP-
vrehes.ion n Jzlnrs NFs.. ebo killed J. r
Rsvars IN LisfsesfoDe coHnfy-
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21

GEN. HoUsToy.-Pnvate letters from Hunts
vile, state that Gen. Houston had been dan
gerously sick, and had not fully recovered at
last adTices.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21

E We have received the catalogue and an
nouncement, for the session of 1886, OF the
Medical Department of the University OF Nash
vile, Tennessee. The number Of students during
the past session was $50, and OF graduates 90 -
The Sixth Annual Course of Lectures is to COM
mence on the Sd of November next. This lnsti-
tute has attained high degree ofmerit, and the
faculty is one of acknowledged ability.