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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03

AMusrvG BLUNpERs.-No, long since gen.
tcman iclegraphcd to friend at Gle leland aI'
interesting family affair as follows:
Sarah and little one are doing WELL
The telegraph reached its destination when
il rad thus:
Sarah and litter all doing WELL
The recipient tccgraphed back the follow
ing startling query.
For heavens sake how many has she got
Another time a gentleman sent dispatch
to Il business friend to call upon a third party
in relation to some commercial transaction.-
His despatch was intended 10 read thus:
Call at the Postonice and see Mygait.'
The recipients message read
Call at the post-ofiice and see my gall
Not even comprehcndrg the mistake, the
recipient called at the post.oilice and inquired
if there was young lady there, and only dis.
covered the error alter being laughed at.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03
Nnl. Van Dorm. Flght-.Ths Rssult


The brilliant aehieyment Of Maj, Van Dorm
/ Is gratifying 10 all classes in this State II
can be but received with much eommendaIion
on the frontier, The result will, probably, be
q cessation OF dep7edations upon the border
settlements, for time at least, and an end ol
the war should the blow be followed by active
energetic operations, The force oi Mai Van
Dorm is not sufficiently strong, perhaps, to
watch the whole line occupied by the enemy
and il will be impossible to prevent the Ca
mnnches from passing below him should they
desire TO do so. The presence OF his force IN
their country aud recollection OF the beating
he has given them will be very apt TO retnrd
the hostile desccnls upon the frontier. Should
they continue to moles, the settlements the
necessity Of immediately calling troops into
the field will be apparent, and so urgent MS
not to admit of delay. A force thrown upon
the trail leading from the head waters ol He'd
River TO Mexico would be- of incnlculable nd
vantage TO the ultimate success OF the expedl'
ton. II properly managed body OF men up.
on that line could break up and chustise all
partics going TO Mexico, and could cut oil par
ties returning with spoils, Such movement
would effect a great deal towards driving the
Camanchcs and their conledcmtes out upon
the plains, where they must suffer horribly
from cold aud hunger during winter. Should
Gen. Twiggs not have a Sniliciency OF men TO
accomplish this, they should be called out by
the President Texas is entitled TO protection
and she should receive il. Pressed by Maj.
Van Dorm in their own country-threatencd
by Col Bourland from below-harrassed by
the Reserve Indians from the South, and men.
accd ON the West by force interruptlng their
communications with Mexico, and beating
ter predatory bands in detail the Camanches
would he driven from Texas, or forced to make
peace aud to observe it. The campaign has
been ably and auspiciously opened by Mai,
Van Dorm. He has shown himself an ell.
cient, gallant and successful commander, and
with the proper support he will, no doubt, end
the war advantageously 10 the country, aud
honorably to himself and command. How
ever il is possible he has not the adequate
means within his control to accomplish the
momentous object. Should the matter rest
with Gen. Twiggs, the people Of Texas may
be satisfied, that the Indian war in this State
will be terminated goriously and by conquer
ing lasting peace with the savages.
The victory of Maj. Van Dorm, viewed in
any light, is brilliant, and will be productive
of many beneficial results to Texas, particu-
larly to the frontier. 1t is an event which
calls on all classes for their admiration, and
places the actors in bold relief before the pub.
lie for gaIlantry and good conduct.-S'ate
EazeLtp
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03

DJOur town was the scene of some excite.
mcnt on yesterday, by the announcement that
a prisoner was in town, in the custody Of the
sheriff of Tnrrant county.
1t seems that Robt NJ Parker, who passed
through this place last week, was arrested in
Preston, ty some gentlemen from Birdvi'le, on
a charge of horse-seaing. The property was
found in his ossession-ronscqncn the gen
tlcman was arrested and brought back He is,
apparently very intelligent man; one who
has seen better DAYS than at present. He spoke
Of purchasing an interest III the Frontier News;
Being a practical printer himself, he would
have done some service. But while in state
Of arrangement, he ruined himself and his
prospect fct life Frontier NcvS.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03

FEARFUL Accidental Horse DRAGGING A
DEAD BoDY THREE WEEKs.- Early in All:
gust, John Rawle, lad Of sixteen years, liv-
ing in Volcano, Amador county, who had been
vany cndcavoring to obtain his fathers con.
sent to 90 to Frazer river, disappeared, taking
with him valuable horse belonging to- the
family. 1t was supposed he had started for
Frazer river, and so little anEety was felt for
him. On the 18th Of August his body was
found il the Butte Ditch, few miles east of
jackson, attached by a "lariat," to half dead
horse From appearances, the boy, on the
night after leaving home, lay down TO sleep
with the horse tied TO his person, to prevent his
escape. The animal becoming frightened du-
ring the night, had run of, and dragged his
master by the rope until the boys life was ez.
tnct. Afterwards the horse had continued to
Craze around, dragging the body along for
three weeks. Finally, the corpse had been
dragged into ditch, where it becamc entang.
led beyond the horses strength to extricate it
In his efforts TO pull loose, the horse had cut
bis neck to the bone with the rope. The boys
remains were horribly mutilated. Most of the
limbs were broken and the flesh rubbed bare
from the BONE California paper.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03

VERMONT vs.. ENrucEy,-La8t year sundry
gcnlcmcn-umong them very tall and good
naturcd KcntucRinn-boardcd at hotel on the
banks Of n lake in Northern Vermont, when
question MS 10 the comparative altitude Of the
Kentucky and Vermont giants aro5c-kain-
rucl,dccIaring that he was Nlmos. bantam.
among his tribe, one OF whom was 6 feetS l'2
inches. A Green Mountain Boy, II years Of
age, was scared Up in the vicinity Who topped
that height one inch and quarter From the
discussion Of ginnts the company came TO tall,
Of corn, when Kentucky boastcd and wagcrcd
that, by certain day--the last of September
he would produce a stalk Of corn that could
beat any one in Vermont one foo, in height
Accordingly one was sent along TO Boston last
week. to the holder of the stakes, which meas
urcd II feet inch. Yesterday a competing
stall; came from Vermont which measured IA
feet 7 inchcs.-B}aoA LETTER.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03
NO. IS.

GEN. JEREz RECEIVED As MINISTER FROM
NIeARAGUA-El SenOr Don Maxine Jerez
arrived in this country some time since as En-
yoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentl.
AIRY from Nicaragua, and asked to be received
in that capacity. HI was. informed that no
Minister would be received from that country
until an ample apology had been made for the
offensive allegations ngans, the United States
contained in the manifesto signed by the Pres
ident of Nicaragua and Costa Rica, on the oc.
caslon of the contract formed with M.i Belly,
and which manifesto and contract were pub.
lshed in the journals OF the day. BY the in
siructons Of his Government General Jerez
having made an apology on the part Of Mica.
mgun entirely satisfactory, in letter to the
Department of State, was yesterday received
by the President as Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenpoten,iOry from that Republic
Washington Union.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03
Putting the Question the Right Way.


"The State Gazette, at least if we under
stand 4 recent EDITORIAL takes grounds against
Senator Douglas. At least it ar ues that his
election to the U. s. Senate would do the de-
mocracv more harm than that OF Mr.. Lincoln,
the Black Republican candidate. We tel! the
Gazette and the Lincoln sympathizers that il
Doug as and Lincoln were ow before the peo-
ple of Texas, eacll announcing and defending
the same principles they are announcing and
defending before the people of Illinois, Doug
las would be borne IN triumph through the
State, and Lincoln would be mobbed and
driven from it by an outraged people. With
some of Mr. Douglas views we have no sym
pathy. He differs with us on points upon
which difference of opinion IS tolerated among
Democrats. Like Gen. Cass, he is perhaps in
favor of squatter sovereignty. But he is
standing up manfuly for the Constitution and
States Right Democracy and for the rights OF
the South in the Union. 1t matters not to us
that Federal Administration, which in the
main, we heartily endorse, is striving with Its
power and patronage to break him down. We
are for the Little Giant" and against the
horde of Abo!iionists that are bounding him
down."
This is the right view for every Southern
man. What would you do were Doug as aud
Lincoln running in your own State! Content
not yourselves with the unamiable matrons
no choice" in the fight between her husband
and the bear. 1t is fight between higher
slaw AboIitionist, and Democrat, who dis
agrees with many of his party on an inmate
rial issue. We confess, that upon the Internal
Improvement question, Douglass did not suit
our strict construction views. Nor did any Of
the democrats who forced two or three admin
istrations to veto Internal Improvement bills
The Iamented honest, patriotic Rusk, was
sometimes among these; yet no one sought
to ostracise him, although ihe difference was
upon a cardinal principle of the Democratic
platform. Nor is the fact to be overlooked,
that the theories of Douglas upon the slavery
issues are less Objectionable to the Southern
Democrats, than those of thousands OF other
Northern Democrats.
This twaddle about treason against the
democratic organization" merely because Of
of difference upon immaterial issues, wins"
the effect is TO encourage Black Republican
opponent, is very urdigestel and short sight
ed.-lnteUisencer.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03
frOllhs sss lssk Musical world,
Oh ! Sing that Melody Again.

oh Sing that melody again,
Twas breathel 10 son anl clear,
IL seemed like some angelic strain
To my enraptured ear.
It's said that music never dies,
But onward rolls along,
I'M swcetly rising to the SKIES Repeat
II joins the heavenly song,
if this be true, the gentle tone,
That stirred the evening air,
viii soon on zephyr's wings have AOwr,
To swell the anthem there.
| think still their voice sh all hear,
know feel its power,
I'll nc'er forget thee far or near, p.,oo,
The pleasure Of this hour "f'''
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03

Parson Brownlow has not enjoyed himself
at thenorth. On his way home, he stopped
at Cincinnati of which town he speakes dis
respectfully:
alt is a city of great wealth, trade and CON-
mcrce; but is fast city, and as corrupt as the
devil could wish it. 1t is full OF rascals, swim.
dlers and bogus stockholders. Even the beg
CARS are impostors. The streets are full Of
them. In soliciting charities, in creating
houses of worship, building orphan asylums,
or whatever this mixed population 20 at, the
thief and impostor stick ont"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03

Gable memorials" may we think be hung
with cypress, for, from tho present appearances
in few months, they vii! be the only remains
of gigantic enterprise upon which millions
were spent with no practical resu! but three or
four good dinners, the burning ofa large num-
bcr of candles for illuminatons, the fulmina-
ton of sundry tons of gunpowder, and the cx-
aItahon of Mr.. Everett for scientific inveu-
ton he did not originate. The cable has evi-
IDENTIFY "shuflcd off this mortal coil" and is
ain the deep bosom of the ocean buried"-
there to remain until the ocean yields up its
spoiIs; or a new Moses shall arise to divide the
waves, when worlmen may go over dryshod
to repair the inexpIicabIe damages which have
Uccurred.--Lou. JooT.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03
American Movement aghR ssIIi4s csuusl
AmerieaYarl

Cabinets may sleep or may wake, Red'tap'
pundits may humble, and NOPE, and Nalter
and doze over nlerminable protocols, tran
scripts and records; ah perchanee, by an un'
wonted display Of ygor and activity, may show
that, somehow, a rcusing spirit sllfs beHea'h
their ribs Of death. Ministers may plo, and
counieTplot, aud sO co,labor, with consummnte
skill TO keep the right thing from being done
at the right time, anl to preserve the serene
dignity OF DO.nOlhingism from rude disturb
ance and impertinen' iostle, Powers that be
may be only circumspect, when the pTompi9st
boldness is the highest discretion they m'y
lnEguish amid muliiludinOus counsel, when
they should act; or they may, now and lhrn'
flush with the pulse of great purpose ani the
inspiration OF Lofty hope. But, however II be,
great purposes and lofty hopes 60 on towards
their final accomplishment all the same
Event hurrics oa--in.spie Of conventional int
pedimenis, and regardless, for the most .nrt
OF conventional cncouagcmcnts. Every man
is greater than his works, sOyS EmcrSony-
That is true, doubtless; but does not conllct
WITH but rather corrohomteS another truth,
namely that the work Of humanity Is snpc-
rior to the devices OF men. Independent OF
governmental arliliccs and systems, society Is
the great thinker, toi!cr aud docr. The pm.
ciples; impulses, tendencies, and aspirations "'
our American society constitute American
power, progress and deStiny; not any admin
Istmiion of itsnlI any Party Of ITSELF or any
policy oi itself. Aui these principles, 'mpnI'
.ts, trudcncir, ,nt u,ur''nnt n' Am"icin
society have printed 20 do"H"Tomcu, and eN-
pansion towards rhr golden sr,.udor tHn' lights
up. as with beacon fires, a' ih. paths that lead
10 the Pncitic's ,ecmme shares, and ali the
WAYS that conduct ~ the gorgeous and fruitful
tropics Nicrmguo all Central America
is embraced in the prrdc~Iinoi movements con-
scquenty the question OF Nlc0ngua and Cen
trail America, in spite Of every sort OF tedious
ness, aud circumlocuton and Encouragement,
has never lost IFS vitality OF ceased 10 be b'g
with event. and now we sec circumstances and
agencies, private and public, once more con-
verging towards the completion of the Amcrt-
can movement in that direction. The late dis
pnlch of Secretary Cass to Dinister Lamar; the
emphatic avowal therein of the doctrine that
no European protec,orates will be tolerated
over the exhausted and imherilc nntionallties
of Central America, under any prctcat or IN
any form; the recent visible steps taken TO re-
open the Nicamguan transit, aud to afford
constant and reliable steamship and other Ia.
cili,ies for American emigration TO that region
these, and other signs testify, more thar.
family, that the time is once more ripe Tor the
achievement Of benifcent purpose, and that
results of no nretng or illusory character may
soon be realized. At all events to hope so Is
better than to despond,-N O. Dtt'G.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03

D'Mr. Smith, merchant Of Shreveport!
vas killed in that place last week by man
named Ward, the keeper of the Onc-Milc
House on the Texas road. Ward. VIC under
stand, shot Smith with both barrels Of dou-
blc.bnr:clcd gun, putting some fifty buck-shot
into his body, killing him instantly. Smith
was Unaware of the muracrous attack, and
was about 10 enter the back door Of his store
when he was killed. Ward fled towards Tex
as, and several persons were in pursuit of him,
but at last accounts he had not been tGkcn.--
Wash. (Arh } Telegraph,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03
ROBERT KUYKENDALL.-Robcrth hnrkenda'l,
fhe notorious individual, sentenced TO eighteen

ROBERT KuYKENDAL Robert hurkendaIl,
the notorious individual, sentenced to eighteen
v,ar, imprisonment in the Penitentiary, at
rhs last term of the District Court, held for
fiar,is county made his escape on Sunday
Niaht last, IN company with Green jones from
Robertson county, aod George hoao9 from
Kelc county. Beinc confined III the Hunts.
yiIIe Ponjiynnary, hY d preconcs%ed pian and
opening 9ogerher, they worked ,heir way
from their cells 10 the ,oot, and rot away IN
their convict dress. $lo0 for eocn is offered
by the keeper, Col Mutoy, for he arrest OF
the fugitiyes. Kuyhenda,l IS 50 years old,
$50 pounds weight, marked No, 2; I,ght hair,
blae eyes. Jones is 81 years Of age, l50
pounds weight, 5 feet 10 inches high; No. II
Hogue is "a years Of age, l75 pounds weight
6 iee 3 1,2 inches high, pale, blue eyes, com
plexion fair; No. 80.
Since the above was put in type, I've learn
that one of the fugitves has been taken, and
The pulsuers are on the track Of the other two
Houston Republic.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03

STATISTICS OF TEXAS FOR lS5S--We have
now received the full returns from the County
Assessors for the present year. aud the footing
up shows the total value of taxable prop ry
in the State to be Se92 iS7,317, AGAINST SlS3-
594,2O5 for 1857, and 1851 ,50l,025 for 1856.
The total State tax, ad vaorem, for this year
is S26sss3,O5, against 1901, 1864 for 1857.
Had there been no reduction in the rate oI
ia "a ton, the total taxes would have been S323'
S75.27; so that the State has lost by the re-
duction $54, 1925. But all these statistics
will be given in detail IN our Almanac, mex
wecl.-Gnl Ne2cS.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03
ATLANTIC CABLE.-Considcrable excitameoi

ATLANTIC CABLE.-Considcrabl excitement
prevails among the New Workers., in conse-
quence of rumor in circulation that no dis
patch has ever passed ovor the submarine wire.
IF this be so, Queen Victoria and President
Buchanan were miserably boaxed or parties TO
the deception, which latter is impossible. The
reason assigned for this swndle was TO ad.
vance the shares and so indemnify the com.
parry fer immense sums they had fruitlessly
expended in the enterprise We don't believe
the romOr. 1t is mply ridiculous!
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03
THE DALLAs nE.sAhD.
FUBLIsHfh WthhLf ~
IKTINIsR a SwINDlll.IS,
: NJ LAHIMRR, . W sNAHNAi'''N

VERus-sa 50 ptTNolume of hyigo uunis 2i in ID,
-, IL sitiu anr asnlh II the time ~ sEtnsi sa 90 u
S,t stthin "a naIihs, aA "a AZ tr rIi # Tie A.ar
AduFisrnr s hg ilistTiti a one dol'
lar M saAIe lines rss Coz ths hTi ius o ant ms
oln ~ each inseIiion hreSrT dtdugn ~ sac hNl le
Ta.ss he ale n h Sc sho slVeTtsr ~ the year Nhh The
pTislesu q eiAhsins quaTlfIly,
Banrss eAh hnll Aan one square @l eehsfEted AZ
tl0 lFT -.
laasusIa candidates for state District oness, sloi
esaniy 0ihsrIs as,
~ Advertisements, tho publication oi which is required by
ss hs paid foT ia advance and loh SoEk on ds'ry
cent, sill be made ga,
I Personal articles ghsn admitted 10 our columns, VIII be
shaTs0i AOahl1 the above rates,
ar Advertisements ma marked wilhhs numhsT o Insertions,
viii he eoanaei aai olhsfSise directed ahd charged aeens'
sahs,s advertisers and agents may remit money To-
I All esmmanisaIIoas must be addressed TO the Elor.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03

We had the honor last week of visit from
the Rev Dr. Sehon, Secretary Of the Board of
Foreign Missions NJ. Z. Church. He address
ed the joint Legislature on last Saturday,
Owing to press Of business we were unable
to be present bat his address is pronounced by
all who heard II to be unsurpassed.-Ctoctao
Herald
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03

We notice that Major WiIIinm r. Scurry,
the Texas Boundary Commissioner, has arriv-
ed in town. Major Scurry informs US that
they will start on their trip from this place, du-
ring the first week in November. We notice
that several of our exchanges throughout t.
State have mentioned Major Scurry as one of
the prominent men in eur State TO succeed
Hon. Guy NJ. Bryan in Congress from this
District. We are authorized 10 say 'ha' Mi
Scurrv's name will not be before the mex D .r
ocratic Convention for that posinol.-S. Il
LeSrer.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03

- C5Thc Telegraph, OF Friday, furnishes
the following railroad items
Our railroad people are alt busy. THE Gal
weston road wi, be completed to Harrisburg
bv the end of the week, aud 10 Houston city
in fifteen or twenty days more The Central
road is receiving new locomotive and iron
for the extension. About fen miles beyond
Hampstead have beea got ready for the ron.
The Washington county road is looking Tor its
first thousand tons of non to arrive soan, Tbe
iron ior the Brazoria road rs On hs way. The
work or the B. 3. B., & c. Road, is progress
ing well All these enterprises are aaW IA a
better condition than ever before, .
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03
With great respect,
JOHN BUTTERFIELD.
President Overland Mail Company

FreSldent OVeTIahu WiII OUITp5Hy'
Washington, Oct, 9, l85S.-To John But
terfeld, Esq, President of the Overland Mail
Company Sir-Your dispatch has been re-
ceived. cordially conesatulate you upon the
result. 1t is glorious triumph ior clvi!iza-
t,on and the Union. Settlements viii soon
follow the course of the road, and the East
and the West will be bound together by a
chain of living Americans which can never be
broken. JAMES buChANAN'
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03

OVERLAND MAIL ERoM CALlFoRNIA.-The
Washington Union of the 10th inst, publish
es the following correspondence
Jefferson City, (lIo) Oct, 9, lS5S.--To the
President of the United States: Sir--The
Great Overland Mail arrived in St Louis to-
day from San Francisco in twenty-three days
and four hours. The stages brought through
SIX passengers.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03

"QurrMAN MONUMENT" MEErING.-A meet
ing of the citizens of Adams county, Miss,
was held on the 2Sth, to adopt measures for
the erection of a monument on the Bluff in
the CITY of Natchcz, to the memory of Gen.
John Anthony Quitman. "Quitman Mon
ument Association" was formed, with VIM. j.
Minor as President, and committee appoint.
ed 10 take such steps towards accomplishing
the object OF the meeting, as might be deemed
advisable.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03

BosToN a HUNDRED YEARs A6o-rhe Bos-
Ton Gazette and Journal of July II, l75S,
contained the following "Just imported from
Africa, and to be so on board the brig Johny,
Wm. Ellery commander, now lying at New
Boston. a number of likely Negro Boys and
Girls from twelve 10 fourteen years of age; in
quira OF said EIlcry OIL board Of said brig,
VIII constant attendance Is given. Note
t. aaags slaves have adj had the small pox
Tcce,ar.rs astee and New England rpm will
be taken as pay"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03

The new iron steamers which the Messrs.
Winans have just completed at Baltimore, and
which is expected to cross the ocean IN SIX
days at the farthest, is attracting considerable
attention. 1t is described as an odd afialr-lts
length being $50 feet, and its diameter, at
the largest part, l6 feet, Standing within IT,
at the centre, you are in circular iron case,
16 feet broad, tapPring from you TO point ~
feet each way. This case is scomposed oi nall
inch boiler iron. thoroughly riveted. The ma
chinerv is quite as odd as the hull, but not so
easily described. When the result venhes the
calculations of the builders we will give iuil
description of the whole concern.
Mice young men for small tea parties will
no doubt be delighted 10 learn that the --latest
style Of hoops are warranted to be OF ieme,
nine lightnsss and delicacy, and guaranteed
not to cut the limbs OF attendant gentlemen
Exchange.
Hitherto nice young gentlemen have bad tt
cut crinolines or submit to the unpleasan; al
tentative of being cut by them.-L71isr'H
J1urRal.