Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-05-24

mously HAT ho was not member Of tho party -
The Confederate thinks this treatment Of Sherwood
wasa great outrage and INDUCES In IT, character.
istic hlackguaTd abuse of tie democracy of Gal,
weston theeoon, We thought, some time ago,
that the Confederate had descended 10 the lowest
depths tn which interruptions rariian sheets
can attain, but each number conyiuccs as that
wo woro not fully aware Of the the versatility of
its genius m tina, line, 1t is altogether natural
however, for the Cosi,icSale to defend and apollo
aiio for ireesoilism
News Items.
We have been shown by the secretary OF
the $ nate, n full length portrait of STEPHEN
+, AUSTIN, IL is 4 present 10 the STATE,
from Hon, Guy NJ. BRYAN and is, indeed one
that will long commemorate the liberal
hearted donor. The portrait represents Col.
Austin in Mexico in the year 1893 One
hand holds the "Constitutioa del Estate de
Teras" while the other directs our .,tten.;on
TO it, On table are i"::o volumes entitled
icy dc CoE0m:leiea,' aud "Coasiitation u
-. ''e, me subject ofthe historical sketch is
in the prime of life, and his eagle eye seems
to shine with peculiar brightness as il ga2es
upon the sacred instrument in his hands. We
feel at once appriacd that he, at this early day,
is realizing visions Of glorious future for
Texas, We may well say that though Texas
has had her dark days, she is now upon the
sure path TO prosperity, and her sons will ever
look upon this picture with feelings Of love and
reverence for one OF the earliest founders of the
country. Mr. Johnson intends putting n suit
able frame around it, and when it is hung up
in the Representative Hall it will greatly adorn
that chumber.-AwStin Gazette.
The Governors new mansion is progressing
towards completion. The house is erected, the
inside finished and neatly painted. From
Appearances, the grounds will be laid of with
much taste, and the whole, when finished, will
present an imposing spectacle. Ibid
THE CANvAss.-We learn that Gen. Hamil-
ton, the western district cector, will speak at
Waco, and also at Bolton, during the session
OF the court at those places
All who may desire to hear one among the
most eloquent orators in Texas will not fail TO
be ptescni.-Did
Tue LAWS AND JoURNALs.--We have had
several letters from county officers, asking for
copies of the laws and journals. These and
all other documents, are deposited with the
Secretary of State, by whom they will no
doubt be distributed in due time. We mention
this for the early information of the people
throughout the State.-lGd.
HAIL SToRM.--We regret to learn that on
Wednesday last severe hail storm passed
through the lower portion of this county, doing
considerable damage to the crops and fruit.
On the San Pedro in Houston county, we learn
that it was very severe, desroyingal the fruit.
Trinity Adrocate.
Crops are in fine condition in this and neigh
boring counties, and the prospect bids fair for
an abundant harvest of corn, cotton, rye, oats,
wheat &c. Indeed the cereals seem especially
to promise realization Of the fcndeSt hopes of
our farmers. who have turned their attention
to these products Rusk Inquirer.
The Crops are all in fine promising condi-
ton, with however, slight complaint from
some of the River farms in regard to a want of
good stands of cotton. The wheat and corn
crop is thought to be better than usual; the ear.
| ly harvesting will commence in the course of
two or three weeks with the prospect of an
abundant yield. Frontier Patrioh
INpiANoLA. --"There or thereabouts. THE
cancls aforesaid hare come. The Bulletin
says that the U. s. ship Supply, with the
cnnels on board, had arrived off the bar The
steamer fashion will, as soon as the sea will adj
nit, receive the camels One died and three
or four were born during the voyage.
The same pal per says that large train of
new wagons left Powderhorn last Wednesday
for Ell Pasos. They were all laden heavily
with merchandise, which is on private account
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wagons are hauling large quantities oil freight
up the country.-Gal. Civilian.
Loo IN HoRsEs.-Mr. j. B. Barry, Of
this place, has lost several horses lately by this
disease, whilst others of our citizens have lost
some 1t is dreadful in its attack. No horse
near this has yet been saved from death, after
taking it. Look out, and be ready-it kills
the finest. Speedy relief must be given when
they take sick or death ensues in few hours.
| We have not heard any horses falling victims
.-lv those tnat nave L.. &C.. taken off the grass
and kept on dry lots for tune. Therefore,
we would advise all persons interested to let
their horses on grass.-Prai,ic Blade.
Rusr IN WHEAT.-The rust has made its
appearance in several wheat fields in our coun-
ty. The continued damp weather will, we
fear, greatly increase the rust. Farmers should
hold themselves in readiness to cut this kind
of wheat as soon as it begins to ripen; as few
days may cause it to fall down.-Did.
SToRm.--On last Monday night, our town
and vicinity was visited with heavy storm of
rain and wind. A great deal of the wheat is
thrown down--our branches and creeks are
swollen to overhowing- fields are so wet
rs 10 be unsafe for man to ride over them
Ibid,
After our paper had gone 10 press, the fol-,
lowing Geographic dispatch, dated 2lst APRIL
1856 and addressed to Messrs, l.. T. Wigfal
or w. R. D. Ward, has handed to US for pub.
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