Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-08-14


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Letter from Austin.
cssnssrospBscH or rnR DALLAS HERALD.
AUSTIN, Aug. lst, 1858.
The waters of the political sea were some
what. troubled here on yesterday. AT o'clock
p. NJ, A. J. Hamilton addressed large au-
dence in front Of the Hall House, upon the
conventions Of the day generally, and the pro-
priety of judicial nominations in PARTICULAR
The Col. evidently felt "enthnsed" upon the
subject he was discussing, and dealt some
heavy blows at Buckley and hls supporters
His speech was rich and racy, Displaying con-
siderable tact, as well as knowledge ih politi-
cal matters, and eminently chnmceric Of that
forcib'e delivery for which he has such noio-
riety as a speaker. AT night "The Democra-
ey" was in camp on the open ground just be-
low Kirchberg's shop, on Congress Avenue
the weeds having had to submit during the
day to the operation Of some fell destroy
er's" scythe, where the darkness Of the night
was turned into light by the reflection of nu-
merous candles enclosed within various trans
parencies, each inscribed with appropriate
notices, some of which indicated on the part
of those who suggested them, an intense "ier-
vency and zeal" for the rights of the South
On one Of the transparencies was painted a
cracked Bell, hung by rope, which had been
severed by a large bowie knife, in the hand Of
some one whose entire body was not visible,
and the words, "2d of August, 1853" This
motto with the accompanying painting, readi-
" suggested to the minds of some the recol-
lection of the Louisville and Baltimore scenes,
and was deemed by many to be in Lad taste
as exhibiting squirting of plug uglyism.-
Judge Sneed arose as the first speaker, who
descaned at considerable length upon the ten
ct, of the party,-his own individual Jackson
democracy particularly; the proprety of NOM
nntions by political conventions for judicial
Offices, give Keum particular Gts,' called
Buckley prosecuted man, aud closed amid
the booming of one cannon on the South and
Kirchberes arrival on the North with the
round assertion that he never would vote for
any man who had ever left the democratic
party to which he said very audibly amen!-
Next in turn, the present District Attorney,
whose speech was well timed, and well re-
ceived. In truth, Jones is not TO be sneezed at
n.a public speaker, his delivery is easy, his
manner good, his command of language fine,
appearance rather prepossessng, and withal a
man who exhibits native talent, as well as
signs of eouuence. Then came Judge Old
ham, who gave closer adhesion to the demo.
cratic PARTY than ever, because, as he sad he
truly believed the language of inspiration. and
the Bible taught him "whom the Lord loveth,
he chastened," &c., &c: pitched into A-Jax
Hamilton as he termed him. said he followed
him once, but didn't mean to do so again no
matter how many dirty holes he might find
his way into, that he wouldn't be instrumental
in .etiing the scales fall from .his~eyesp any
more-eulogiseds Buckley and gave Bell fits,
and retired amid the burning of powder and a
S5ight smell of sulphur from the South,-the
wind being from that quarter. Next in turn
came Messrs. Tourney, M r. Reagan and P.
DeCordova, whose speeches were appropos
and we'll received. The speakers were ami
mated by the presence Of quite number Of
ladies, who gave grace and quiet to the occa-
sion, and the demonstrations closed at late
hour In all good feeling so far as spectator
could discern.
While all this was going on, there was an.
other demonstration on Pecan street, at the
gardens of Mr. Buuas', where the darkness
Of Nature was illuminated by sundry candles,
and the mental blackpess of night was dispers.
ed from the multitude by the coTruscations of
Judge Paschal's genius, on the improprety Of
judicial nominations by. political conventions.
The Judge totally disclamed "the wild hunt
after Office" and expatiated at considerable
length, and with no small degree of force up
on the modus operandi of few constituted
leaders.
II the doctrine Of the telegraphic system of
the Universe be true, the atmosphere will ex-
perience in all coming time, some violent un.
dulntions from the political speeches of yes
terday night. The sovereigns seemed pleased
with the respective exertions and respectively
retired to their homes perfectly am fat of the
events to come off tomorrow. In the easy
excitement of the occasions, our county candi-
dates were entirely lost; now aud then how
ever, one might be seen through the dim light
around the outskirts, as though he were look
ing for the biggest crowd, with an anxiety OF
eountenance that would indicate excessive
travail of mind the fate of the nation de-
pending upon his individual success.
Crops are now made, and there is an abun-
dance, corn worth so cts. per bushel, flour l-2
to dollars per hundred.
PARsoN BRowNLow "AccoMMoDATED."-
The cha Ilenge Of Parson Brownlow for dis
cussion of the slavery question has been accep-
ted by the Rev. Abraham Pryne, Congrega-
Ntionai preacher in New York. The discussion
: viii take place in Philadelphia, commencing
o, Tuesday the 7th of September. Brownlow