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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-12-29
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

The following abstract of the Presidents
Message is from the New Orleans Picayuae
The hrst topic is that of Kansas, introduced
with a acongratulatory passage on the improved
quiet OF the country in regard to slavery agita'
ton; which improvement he traces to the le'
gislation Of Congress last session. The princi.
Piles which he holds as settled by that action are
That all American citizens have an equal
right TO take iuto the territories whatever is
held as property under the laws OF any of the
States. and to hold such property there, under
the guardianship of the federal constitution; SO
long as the territorial condition shall remain.
This is the judgement of the Supreme Court
in the Dred Scott case, and the legislation ol
the last Congress, gave it a practical effect
He gives history of the Kansas controver-
sy, tracing ell the difficulties TO perseverng
attempt 10 set up a resistance TO laws and law
ful authority, vindiculing the authority Of law
fully framed conventions to frame constitutions,
and 10 decide in what manner they shall be rat
flied and Observation-Disclosures with or with
out popular vote Practically, the question
was immaterial TO affect the result, merely a
question of titne-whciher the constitution
should be accepted-and then changed, or
changed first, TO be accepted afterwards. And
the President maintains that If il had been ac-
cep,ed by Congress, the pacI6cation would have
been earlier and more complete. But he yield
ed his assent cheerfully TO the English bill, az
he would 70 any constitutional measure, for ad.
-,;tiio.r he Sfsts Tho -aon'. RI Es-r-s ha-
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-12-29
Judge Watrous.

The U s. House Of Representative in its wisdom
by recent VOTE has refused to impeaeh Judge Wat
rous Of this State, OF high crimes and msdemeanors,
This action on the part Of the House We think. can
not fail TO be matter Of astonlshment to every i'm
partial mind acquainted with the alleged facts on
which the impeachment was asked. An mpeaeh-
ment in Congress is simply prcsentment by the
House to the Senate In the nature Of Indictment Of
grand jury that the person Is prina facie guilty.
mpeaching or indicting him before that high tribu-
nal Of high crimes and misdemeanors Whereupon
he put upon his trial-not for his life liberty,
but for the tenure Of his office. Tho incumbent Of
any other Court should possess character above re-
proach or suspicion. II doubt is thrown upon his
ofhciafintegrity and uprightncss, he ought to de-
mand and the grand inquest Of the nation ought to
enforce searching investigation This, after years
of Importantly the Representatives Of the people in
Congress have refused to do. The consequence is
that judge whom nine tenths of the people Of Tex
as believe to be vcna and corrupt, for whose mpeach
ment and removal they have perscvcringy asked for
years past-whom their legislature time and again
have presented to Congress for corruption and mall
feasance is sent back to them by the House of Rep
resentatiyes, with white washing Of his character
the dark spots on his ermine painted over and IL
to adudicate the dearest rights of the people,
and despo them of immense interests. But no such
white-washing can restore confidence in the purity
and uprightness Of Judge Watrous. The people Of
Texas have made up their verdict on his character
long ago and it cannot be shaken. It is hoped ho
will have respect enough for public sentiment and
for the Office he holds to resign The evidence before
tho committee of last Congress not only justified,
but mpcratively demanded full investigation by
the Senate That the House did not order it must
either bc attributed to undue influences which so Of
ten disgrace the action Of that body, on ntemper-
ate haste to dispose Of the in the quickest mode,
and irrespective Of its merits.
| We are pleased to see that our immediate Repre-
sentative, Judge Reagan, both during the last prtl
present session of Congress discharged his whole duty
in this matter, ably and sarlessly. he has all
other questions. He 10 q Representative Of which
this District may well he proud
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Enlargement,

ntention, in the course Of the present year.
nd greatly improve the Herald. For this
4, 4, Associate will visit the North tho present
irchnsc new press, materials. sc. We
IKE the HeraM equal in typosrs 'hicsl
to that Of any Of our contemporaries. These
It's, Of course, require money, and lthey
eat measure, depend on the promptness
those in arrears to us discharge their in
We hope and believe that it is only ne
nform them Of tho bove facts. for them to
pity forward and pay up. They are to be
it in tho improved value OF the paper. 50
,d !" fork"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-12-29

New YoRk, Dec 1l.-Captain Churchill, OF
the steamship Washington, which reached
here this morning, reports that, on arriving a,
San Juan, from this port, the Washington wus
boarded by two British naval officers, wearing
side arms. They inquired where she was
FROM how many passengers she had and other
questions, which we're promptly answered.
They then asked to see the passenger list,
which was shown by the purser. The officers
then ashe ed if the passengers were all Ameri-
cans, if they had arms, and if the steamship
was armed After receiving replies, they ask
ed whether the American officers who boarded
the Washington outside the harbor had made
an examination of her hold, to which one of
the officers of the Washington replied that
they could obtain the information they required
from the American men.of-war in port The
British officers said that their instructions were
TO get direct answer Soon after they left
the steamship.
Capt. Churchill also reports that the steam
er Catharine Maria was boarded from three
armed British vessels, but the party left again
almost Immediately.
Capt. Churchill further reports that, on the
arrival of the Washington at Aspinwa, the
uOVefnoT ol I've" uTendua iSsueu pioc.aMa-
tion desiring her passengers to remain aboard,
as the Government had no means of support
ing them. The passengers, he says, were
greatly excited many Of them being in state
Of utter desti,ution He finally arranged lor
the departure of two hundred to their. .destina-
ton, and brought one hundred back to this
port.
The NICARAGUA EXPEDITION FROM MOBILE.
-WaMington, Dec. 1.-THE Union inti-
mates that any interference with the schooner
Susan, Captain Maury which escaped from
Mobile the other day, by the British and
French fleets, will be likely to precipitate a
crisis in our foreign relations.
Much excitement exists here in consequence
of the escape Of the Susan, and vessels OF war,
it is understood, have been ordered in pursuit.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-12-29

GoLD MINES ON THE ella RIVER y hcsa
mines promise TO be not only rich, but extern
sive. Considerable commoion has been crc0'-
ed at Tuscon and Ell Paso in relation to shg
working of certain claims aloug TIE q ia.---
The U. S. officers at Fort Yuma, who have
visited these mines, speak in the mo-, 'av-s-
BILE terms Of their being rich and extensive.
We have been shown some of the gold taken
out of the hills along the river. 1t IS y! oeau-
tful color and grent density, and we should
Judge, was of as great value as that o any
gold taken from the California PlacsrS There
are some one hundred and twenty miners at
work. The dirt has to be carried H. coats ami
sacks to the rivers bank and there washed on
the rocks. Those who work, it is sli average
some five dollars per day. These mines ore
situated on both sides of the Gila river, and eia
Is miles from Fort Yuma, or the Junction Of
the Color ado andGila rivers. AT Atlhstaccoury
men were leaving Tuscon and ElFaso Tor the
diggines, and we hear that several mcn hayv
left lucrative business for the pursuit o. goil.
The importance of their discovery ta oar
own State and the immediate west generally,
cannot be TOO highly appreciated. What, VITA
the immense number of silver mines n tba If
cinity of Tubac and Tucson, and the vast
number Of copper mines found all along 'hn
Gila and Colorado river, we may eNpec, an en-
Iigration from the East and Europe that viii
soon gil up our western and central plain, 'viih
hardy and industrious class of citizens, who
will till the soil with an arm Of, industry and
protect their homes from the savage w.sh
| the strong arm Of civilizations F5,l Na
Times.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-12-29

thief. says the Bonhsn Tndepcndent,' entered
the residence of A. G. Watkins lately, and stole a
purse containing seventy-fOur dollars.
The editor Of the same paper, records the theft oil
several pieces sf his stove furniture, rendering the
stove useless. There must be scoundres in Bonhain-
and the meanest kind at that stealing an Editors
'sstoye furniture ~ Think Of it,
Hartledgs WAS convicted At the late term Of tn.
District court at Bonham, says the Independant,' o.
hoys-stesiirg .nd sentenced TO TIVE years imPrisun
~.ss IL the 9.ritsstiEyy.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-12-29

SILVER MINES NEAR TUcsoN.it ls q well
known fact, that the Jesuis who beld she la'
dians in subjection during the las part @. die
17th century, were succeeded by zoe Naa
Franciscan Order Of monks. IT, J6zuiis. b5
fore leaving, covered up all the mines worked
by them IN the vicinity Of Tuscon. ona Of
these mines has lately been discovered \
gentleman, living seven miles from tusson,
opened what he thought was an old fiiea ap
well, when, to his surprise, he found 'f 90 A-a
silver mine which had been covered up BY tie
Jesuits.
Ii was, while under the sub :,ieu r- Iac
Jesults, that the Papagoe indians lpiii lhe s1i-
ebrated Church Of San Xavier mics south
Of Tuscon. The tribe express greai respect ioe
the memory Of the Jesuits, am s..h iInse5
around the scene OF their forme msaters.
The above statement we get ,aH N-- lf-s,
the correspondent of the San Fmpcisco 5o!'
letm, who passed through here last weeE i-'a'
California.-H. Smith Times.
Tie rsr,a;i.s II liss. B. = sa..,r. r|isa = g,',s
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-12-29
The Latest News.

The teegrsphe dispatches since our last are 90 W.
luminous that we hud It impossible to make room Sr
them,
Lieut.. White Of the Revenue service who was taken
off by the Filibusters on board the Susan, has re-
turned to New orleaus, having been released by
them.
The schooner wsnlersr landed 3 cargo Of slaves
from Africa the coast Of Georgia, about the 10th
inst Several arrests Of persons supposed to be i'm
plicated in the affair had been made by the U. s,
District Attorney An attempt was made to seize the
wandersr, but her master refused to give her up
The negroes have been safely conveyed to the
try.
The U. s, Steamship Washington WAS boarded OF
the San Juan station by the British naval officers Of
the station, and a search demanded. Flag odiccr
Mcintosh Of the U. s. Squadron had demonstrated
against this action of the British authorities and in
formed the British commander that no further visits
would be permitted. This renewal Of claim to the
right Of search has created great excitement through
out the country and at Washington, and the Presi-
dent It is said will order strong naval force to the
Gulf to prevent its repetition.
Flag officer Mcintosh has communicated to the
Government that the British have established pro-
tectOrate Nicaragua at the request Of that gov
ernment. The British officers disown q claim to the
right Of search, and claim to have boarded the
Washington by right of the British protectOrate
Nicaragua, and promise. to abandon such attempts
Congress.
The Senate has ratified the treaties with China and
Japan.
The House by vote Of III years to 9l nays, rC-
fused to impcach Judge Watrous.
A Sharp sparring occurred in the House between
Washbum, of Wisconsin, and Shorter, of Alabama
growing out of the former accusing the people Of
Ala, of cowardice Great confusion prevailed.
Mr.. Montgomery, NJ. C. from Pennsylvania wa
knocked down into gutter by Mr.. English, NJ G
from Indiana, for refusing to speak to him when po
lely accostcd. Montgomery said he didn't speak t.
puppies, whercupon he landed in the gutter.
| The Secretary of the Treasury has asked for pro
! posals fora loan of ten million dollars.
William ii. Gst has been elected governor Of Soutl
! Carolina
| A caucus Of democratic Senator's have dcposcd Sen
ator Douglas fro the craftsmanship of the COMMITTEES
on Territories, after angry discussion, by vote o
II to Z. Senator Green Of Missouri, was substituted
bnt 2eremptorily declined, when Fitzpatrick. of Ala
was selected. The Senators voting for Douglas, wer,
Shields, Stuart, Clingman, Brown of Miss, Toombs
Green of Mo-, and Biher of Pa. The attack on hir
was led by Davis of Miss, and Sllel, Of La Toomb
left the caucus in dsguet. 1t was not Disguised tina
it was done Mt the bidding Of the President Ther
was great excitement on the subject
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-12-29
81 We several weeks age published . not. .l-

81 We several weeks age published = note ad-
dressed to from Alton, Denton county, sgnei with
q fictitious name, too obscene to be put in print
The nste WAS intended to be insulting, but its vulgar
communication and the then unknown author, at the
time, in such terms we thought appr. pirate. We
should never again have alluded to the subject, but
from the fact, that impression has leeu sought to
be made, that what we said Of an individual (and
there is such in every community was intended as
4 reflection on the people Of Denton county. From
that people we have received gentlerhany
tesy, and liberal support. Those Of than who know
best, know how foreign any such reflections wore
from oar nature. Ts any who have been misleai by
this Misrepresentation, We most explicitly dissrOH
any thing Of the kind.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-12-29

" Tag.. red on our birthday, from our old
ana cherished tienl, Maj. Alex. Young, Of Fort Da-
fir 7a ,l,-aay finished paper cutter the blade Of
,he frsi liver, with an Atlantic tclegraphic cable
h,ndls 10 .-l manufactured by Tiffany 4 Co., N.
z. Nay ..c N d. live thousand years and hsvO q
aCr lease naI ais shadow never grow ls.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-12-29

IDc her has been wet, damp and gloomy
Ic pas. rsa'. not enough 80 however, to cool the
,riarur bmra' the spirtsof tho Christmas cslebra-
.lr., or h H. he tide Of emigration that continues
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-12-29

EyrTs learn that = personal difficulty occurred
se d VS. since between J. g. Robinson, Esq, District
A,5ru,y, land Amzi Bradshaw, Esq, at Fort WORTH
growing ont Of certain publications made last summer
during the canvass Of those gentlemen and others for
district Attorney of this district. Blows we're given,
bss NO seriou> damage done, VIC believe.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-12-29

ruruu. Be a.-Mr. J. W. Smith, Of this place,
sts plrr,l i our table bottle Of Beer made from
'vo Dra',r, II has most delicate favor, and 10
a.a.ura fpA rmless beverage. It's equal to tho
har' s.fr,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-12-29

@ Wg.fa ain under obligations to Hon. Matt.
Ff4. o ne, and Hon, Mcs'rs. Reagan and
hr.an o. 90, 'use Of Representatives for valuable
t.l.lrsil,a cumcnts
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-12-29

HoMR MAcAErEE-thc January number
lent periodical is received. This is
ost valuable family publications in the
,e wide fame Of its Editor, as an sttrac-
al writer is sufficient guaranty Of the
work. It abounds in contributions Of
orality, and contains the pattern, fashion
indispensable to the Ladies. An engra-
ar ssent number-"These are my jewels"
'esentations Of q noble subject.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-12-29

80 ssa .a, into" by ". T. q. Weaver. shall
.g.Hsr nua ext.
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Tho following ar. the officer, of Tannehil Lodge

Eg Tho following are the officers Of Tannehi Lodge
M ~, elect, for the current year
=. .. PsroR, ". NJ. Isaac NArIon, Secretary
J. ". LAWS, W., A. HARDWOOD, j. D.,
4. N. MoonE, Treasurer. W. L. MuRrnY, Tiler,
". A. GoLp and J. ]. MAL.Anp, Stewards
They were installed at tho Lodge Room, on the Eth
INST, IN Rt. W., J. NJ. CrocKETr. D. B. G. NJ, 16th
Dstrcs.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-12-29

~ -ta' 'unicatiOn Of Agrieols is unayOidsbly
deferred Ya' u,x week.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-12-29


The great length of the annual Message
and press OF other matter upon our columns, pre-
vents its insertion at length full abstract will be
found in another column 1t is state paper Of great
power and clcarness chara ctcrstc of its distinguish
ed suthor. Its most distinguishing features bold
ness and cearness. The President npproachss every
question that he discusses with dlrcctness and can
dor that leaves none in doubt rs to the views he
tcrtains. Wide differences Of opinion will be enter
tained as to tho recommendations and doctrines an
nounccd, but few if any will fail to understand what
those recommendations and doctrines are.
Tho President gives an elaborate statement Of the
Kansas complication and the questions connected with
the application of that Territory for admission into the
Union at the last session of Congress and presents
the strongest argument that could be presented in
support tho Lecompton plan, and recommends that
for the future territory be admitted as state into
the Union without population sufficient to ertite it
to one representative in the House of Representatives.
regulation of this kind would have prevented all
excitement, trouble and bloodshsd connected with
the Kansas question.
The President fully jusfes the firm, measures adop-
shows that it was owing to the sternness Of those
measures that the authority Of the law vndicated
in that Territory and the supremacy Of the Consttu
tion maintained.
The Message takes wide, comprehensive sad states
manlike view Of the relations Of government with
foreign powers, and discovers perfect familiarity
with all the questions connecting the national interests
Of those relations.
His views in favor Of the acquisition Of Cuba by
purchase We think will receive the general applause
of the country. whilst those in favor Of protcctoras
over Mexico will probably be received with marked
division of public sentiment. Tha recommendation,
however, that will probably be the theme of most dis
cusson, is the substitution of specific for al ralorem
duties. Upon this question the President announces
views not generally entertained by the leading states
men Of the Democratic party.
But we did not design following the President thro'
the many subjects ably discussed in his Message.
lts style is clear and torcble, and its NATTER sent
mcns and policy, think, eninenty wise, patriotic
and conservative. 1t will have marked influence or
the public sentiment Of the country. We may discu,
particular topics hereafter.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-12-29

E~ ahr 'na holidays have to be celebrated, and
aIIHo url d, fshests have to be issued. Psrb. saf
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-12-29
Christmas

fas c.tc and gone! The Old year is in its expiring
aoss an the first faint streAks Of light that ind
:s,s tho .wn Of the New begin to gd the horizon
1855 tn ting its station in the chsrnel house Of tho
yast and 1885, fresh, young,-a thing Of beauty and
Of litd ii, merging ntol life The season that marks
this annu. transition, has been observed with tho
sasi f5tivities and frivohties Fire-crackers have
Gten burt by tho Juveniles, stockings have been fill
81 Uh god things, turkey been eaten, eggnogg
aaj r. G. whskcy drank, and all the demonstrations
., hArity common to the occasion have been made
We Ion know TINT any body is any the better for tho
Epystn.as carnival 1t is probable that some are
noysc But we shall not moraze on tho subject, but
heartily wish that it may have been merry Christ
Ems q I'll, aisdtcspccinly to our readers and now in
conclusion, we wish ye, and sll, happy new year!
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-12-29

~ District Court was in session at Port Worth,
Y.rrant county, last week, and adjourned over on Fri
ay until Thursday Of this week, that the Court, BAR
Witnesses jurors, &c. might have opportunity Of
enjoying the Christmas holidays We understand
-ero was large attendance of attorneys, and fair
amount Of business On the docket not much, howev-
s OF great Importance. But two bills OF indictment
sre found-a fact which hope reflects the correct
state Of morals in teeounty. Judge Burford returns
,I,y TO finish the business Of the Court. lie comp-
mcn the people Of Fort Worth ani rsrraR county
hgly for their good order and decorum duringcourt.
r eorraznnn.lent frnrn {, ,.ine.,ille Cooke Co
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-12-29

~ correspondent from Gainesville, Cooke Co,
- that that bealtifdl village eontnnss to improve
- orsY4sus stage. str Estius egil.r rits
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-12-29

,rEnARY MEssExGER-for January is
ea number. II is far superior in lit
, ,any Of the wishy-washy, catch-pen-
Of the North, and is equal to any in
Il is published at Richmond. Virginia,
is to test the question, whethera lit
q Of the hig hest merit can be sustained
Its Editor is one Of the ripest literary
.n country. It's firm and bold advocacy
ions Of the South, should peculiarly
their support. Terms, &s, with re-
abs. Address McFarlane, Purgerson
md, Va.
January is at hand. 1t is = msgnif-
p The snterprising publisher has out
rlsslf. The splendid steel cnSraving,,
10 fashion plates, profusion Of useful
al patterns for Ladies' work, and choice
,nts all thnllengs admfntion. Cooley
'ae qua non to every household. Term,
action to clubs. Address L. A. Cooley,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-12-29

Tie rsr,liis u il9a b = sas.tl, li--' = e'',.,
RAYS s-;;vrd ~ Ss- Tsrs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-04-06

The REVIVAL NCREAsING.-Tbe EUsHiHg Post
saws that the revival movement is extending in New
York In no less than fifteen churches in that city
are noon prayer meetings held on secular days, not
to speak of Burtons Old theatre, which is crowded
that negotiations are pending to obtain some larger
building In Brooklyn also, an increased number Of
churches will be opened for those who are concerned
on religious matters and al the signs Porend that
the excitement has not reached its elimination
Legislative prayer meetings held at the Court Of
Appeals daily in Albany, merchants and lawyers
have prayer meetings, ladies have their up town
prayer meetings, and there is some talk Of
brokers' prayer meeting at the Exchange, between
the first and second Boards.
One great auxiliary to the spread Of the revival IS
the notice taken Of it by the secular press Column
after column is devoted to the record of religious eK
perieuoes and revival intelligence is made as mush
q feature as financial political news. This is
quite unprecedented and shows the extended useful
ness Of the Press Of late years Certainly never was
religious propagandism thoroughly carried out.
Printed hymns, tracts, pa0ards, everywhere remind
the ipsttentve Of their duties. Girls and young men
visit families BY the block giving them tracts urging
them to repent offering them free seats in the neigh
boring church, and taking inventory or spiritual
census Of the number and condition Of the house
hD1Eg