Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-06-21
Editorial Correspondence.


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/ Oar HraH District Court commenced its
session at this place on Monday evening last
The Grand Jury was charged by his honor, Judge
Burford, md Court adjourned until Tuesday
morning.
\ large amour. of business IL on the Docket,
the disposition of which will occupy the time OF
the Court until several days in next week An
important forgery case has been set for next Mon
day
Judge BurGord is giving general satisfaction,
By Lis prompt dispatch OF business, his ready
and quick decision Of the many legal points
brought before him for decision, and by his ur-
bauc and dignifcd courtesy to the attorneys, of
iicers Of the Court and jurors. Col. Mccoy, the
Distrist Attorney, am also happy to state,
gains golden opinions from all, for his efficient,
prompt and energetic discharge Of the various
duties Of his Office.
Quite number of attorneys are in attendance
! from the surrounding counties. Among Others,
notice D. NJ. Pcniergrast, of Springfield c. NJ
Wrinkle. G. l.. Martin, a. Beaton, VIM. Croft,
and Jacob Elliott of Corsicana s. j. GoodIoe,
of Alyarado r. l.. Waddill and c. Easton,
of Mckinney JIG. Gooch, of Palestine Simon
Simmons and L A. Daniels. Of Fairfield; L. H..
Tarrant, John Taylor, j W. Berry, a. Brad
shaw, j. L. H. wilkins, and T. W. Ferris. resident
attorneys; and j. G. Mccoy, b. W. Stone j. NJ
Crockett, G. W. Guess, j. j, Good, L. p. Nichol-
son and 7. c. Hawpe, of Dallas
! Railroad Meeting was held Oh Tuesday last,
u. which resolutions were adopted in favor of the
corporate system, and in favor Of the loaniog
policy and delegates were appointed to our Con-
yention. There is no division Of sentiment here
on the leaning policy Tho people arc in favor
oft.
Party lines are being strictly drawn in this
county. The democracy have regularly nomi-
mated ticket for county officers in the field and
seem determined to elect them. " Sam " is evil
IDENTIFY OH the wane in this county.
Messrs. Atkinson s. Co. have been exhibiting
here during tho week their wonderful feots in
horse tanning. Their mastery of the horse is Ger
tainly astonishing, if not incredible They have
received a class to whom they are communicating
tho art shall have more to say in reference to
them when return.
We have indications Of rain here this morning
Hope they may not prove deccitful.
We are all staying at our old friend Rogers
lie has the most commodiously arranged house in
Northern Texas, and is, without question and
beyond cavil, the best landlord in the 10th Judi
cial District. How such q man could apostatlso
from the faith of his fathers, and become know
nothing, Isl little remarkable. still have hopes
Of him, In great haste, j. W. H.
! Ea- The statement of Mr. Joshua james, in re.
rly to the statements published by Rev. Robert
Crawford, in refutation of the charges brought
against him in connection with his treatment OF
the victims of the Cedar Hill calamity, was sent
us some two weeks ago Upon mature reflection
we thought that it was, perhaps, best for all par
ties concerned, that no mare publications should
he made in the matter. Its publication, however,
is now demanded as a matter of right by those
who say that the publication of MIR. Crawford re-
fleets uniustly upon some of them Still enter
tanning the belief that prudence would have die
tated the withdrawal Of the controversy from the
columns of the pablic newspapers, WIS have neen
! constrained w those in whose better Judgement
we have all confidence, to admit the counter state
ment of Mr.. James. In doing 50, we dcsireto say
once for all that we have no part or lot in the
controversy, which we regard as an exceedingly
unfortunate one and are not responsible Tor any
of the statements that have appeared, pro or con-
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 So -
The Sixth Annual Course of Lectures is to COM
mence on the Sd of November next. This lnsti-
tute has attained a high degree of merit, and the
| faculty is one of acknowledged ability.
! a We have had some rain this week, though
not sufficient for the growing crops On Thurs
dav slight rain fell and yesterday morning a
I heavy shower came down, and appearances all
dav indicated more rain. The atmosphere is still
moist. and the hcaycns hung with leadcn clouds
Il is to be hoped that generous supply OF rain
viii soon be forthcoming.
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- 4 new line Of stages lie 10 commence run
ming. on the lst July rroximo, between shTeve-
MORT 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 ;s to be made in four DAYS, and The line