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The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1859-07-13

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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-02-02
Hon. 0. G, Fl riley,

Whose denth we announced yesterday, wa
! only i'll little more than twehfy-iour hours
previous to his demise. He wassttacked witt
uppoplexy just before day on Wednesday NOR
ming, and from the ignorance OF those abou
him Of the nature Of the attack, and the diff
Guilty in procuring medical aid at the moment
the means OF relief came too late 10 avert q
fatal result. He returned from the North but
short time since, the picture Of robust health
and up TO the night Of the attack exhibited no
signs Of disease. The suddennsss Of the ca.
lnmity has caused a painful sensation in the
community, and overwhelmed his family with
profound grief. No man was ever more devo.
ted to. or beloved by his immediate family and
friends, than the deceased; and We have never
seen more sudden or sadder change in hap.
py household, than hi, death has produced.
Mr. Hartley was born near Bedford, in
Pennsylvania, and would have been thiriy.six
yenrs Of age, had he lived until March. He
studied |nw in Bedford, and emsrated TO Tex.
as in 1916. He had scarcely settled in Gal.
weston, when the news Of the battle, Of Palo
Alto and Reseca de Ia Palma arrived, and he
was among the very first to respond TO the call
Of Gen. Taylor for volunteers, and to fy TO
the relief of the small American army, then
believed to be in great jeopardy from 4 vastly
superior Mexican force.
Returning from the campaign he dlligentlv
resumed his profession, and in mastering the
then crude and undigestcd mass of the laws Of
Texas-which were in great confusion and
doubt, and e cause Of litigation and colis.
ions of the most injurious eharacter-he laid
the foundation for the admirable Digest, which
was afterwards adopted by the State, and
which has been of incalculable benefit to the |
public.
lie served term in the legislature, as one
of the Representatives of Galveston county,
and was noted for the frankness and indepen-
dence of his bearing, and hi, refusal to enter
into the in,rigues and cabals, by which legisla.
ton is so often controlled.
For the last eight years Mr.. Hartley has
occupied the position of Reporter to the Su-
rreme Court, and in the pains.taking and me.
thodical manner in which the labor, of the
office have been discharged has given univer-
sal satisfaction, and given publicity to adju.
lcated points of law that has served greatly {
10 simplify and reduce litigation.
Mr. Har;ly y made no pretentions to oratory;
but his reasoning powers were strong and {
comprehensive, and, as a sound lawyer. he
perha ps had no superior in the State. His
of the laws and adjudcatons Of
'orce in Texas was of the most ready and per. {
'ect description. He was man Of the most
gentle and kindly bearing among his friends,
md mild and conciIiatory to all, though firm !
md unyieding, save from the influence of
'eason, in his opinions and purposes, In him
he State has lost meritorious and useful
servant, and Galveston one of her hest cili-
.ens. To his bereaved wife and child, kis
oss cannot be estimated Civilian.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-02-02
Sheep.

We have read with interest, several letters
on sheep husbandry, rublishedn in the Galveston
News from w. J. j., Of Virginia Point, Tex.
rs. The following is worthy Of notice.
II, myself, believe that the most valua5le
A: eccs as WI i as the largest and mos healthy
animals have been produced, as were those Of
Mr.. Bnkewell, by selecting without reference
10 Wood those sheep having the perfccton of
form with the largest amount Of wool perhaps
believing as is no doubt the case, that food and
climate might in the end accomplish, or rp-'
proximate that perfection, and that length,
trcngh and roundness OF staple which is found
in the Silesian fleece. would then only dis
cineush the animal that exhibited sound
constitution and vigorous and well proper
toned frame, and I should not therefor
be over nice to inquire whether they were Me-
rnos, Souhdowns, Shetands, Shrop phshires OF
what else, if they came up to my standard,
"Havinr good breed after this fashion,
should next look to keep my flock, and endea-
vor TO secure that uniform improving condition
which suitable and suffic ent and not too ex-
travagant diet would be most certain 10 esab.
lish, keeping them upon the shortest grasses
and supplying them with the larges, variety Of
food am Of opinion that sheep are not hene-
fitted (nor indeed is any nnlmaD by excessive
tenderness in the nurture. They will be more
hardy and more healthy by proper degree OF
exposure Sheep in this climate should never
be closely housed, except in the most trying
weather of cold or wet, but well protected from
the summer heats by sufficient shades, espc.
cially should they be kept from the pasture till
the mid day sun has lost its intensity. And #
possible no new beginner should buy nny 0l1
! breeders, for reasons obvious to every ebservant
mind and to which many diseases may DO la
tently traced.
Next should advise a close scrutiny into
the health of the animal, watch the prevailing
diseases of the climate, and endeavor hy care.
fu analysis Of every dead carcass to detect the
leading cause Of fatal distempers and 10 apply
simple, but effectual remedies. There is no aai.
nal, which we attempt TO rear, TINT is SO frsil in
construction, so extremely liable to disease, and
so difficult to save in epidemcs as that of the
sheep, nor is there a solitary beast that deserycs
the notice and care of man, whoseflesh Us more
healthy and delightful, or will return larger
profit for the time and attention bestowed in
looking after it, Every other bru}e viii sub
nit ia harsh treatment and will suffer less from
neglect than the sheep"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-02-02

ATTENTION SOLDIERS OF lSl2.-A pension
bill for the benefit of the soldiers of The war oil
1912 with England has passed the House by o
vote of l30 yeas to 70 nays. The bill, as We
have seen it, contemplates the payment o.
nlnety-sx dollars per annum during life, TO all
the soldiers, and officers Of that war who were
engaged six months or more; seventy-fve tc
those who were engaged under six months and
over two, and fifty dollars to those who served
sixty days or less time; the widows of such
are also entitled TO the provisions Of the bill.
We are not informed of the fate Of the bill
in the Senate, but presume that measure Sc
just will certainly meet with no successful! op
position in that body and that it will becom'
law.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-02-02

PsosPEcTs OF TExAs.-Col. c. G. Forshey.
in communication, published in the New
Orleans Christian Advocate, views the past
and present prospect of this State. II is an
interesting article. In noticing the disasters
of grasshoppers, rust in wheat, boil worms and
d.outh, which have, in some past years, cause,I
lnrch mischief, he saws that the evidences are
scarcely to be seen now; that s.; ..is time
abundance is iu every CRIB and stock yard, il
every --in and caLallada, in every larder and
cow ], in every flock and herd over our end
lessl anirv." causing the involuntary .eScla
matter, This, indeed, is the land Of n
iu ~ "-Anstts eafese.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-02-02

A noble incident of the iberalty Of the
private citizen aud christian was exemplifed
at the last meeting Of the Methodist Confer.
ence at this place. A member of that church,
living in Hays county, came to Austin, took a
house, nd opened freely and without charge,
to all the parties attending conference. We
need not mention his name. All know that
Gen. John D. Pitts, the high toned gentle.
man, and the plain and unosensibe farmer oil
Hays was the man. His tables were sumptu
ously furnished, and his guests made to fee
that they were indeed at the house of broth
er. II is such men who give character to the
church, and prove to the world its exalted mis-
sion.-Austin Gazette.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-02-02
Late Telsgraphic Items.

Democratic Canens IN Washington on Lls CuJa
Troops for Ran,aI-FfspsA Sps.
: hafiOn bW-From Nep M,xioo-Hon Slsr.
rdrd Clement Commodore Sfesayf, &c.
: WAsHISGToH, Jan. l7.-Sensie.-A joint
resolution, appointing Commodore Stewart the
: senior flag officer Of the Navy, passed the
Senate.
In the Senate and House the death OF Mr.
Harris, OF Illinois, was announced. aud after
The delivery OF appropriate euogie.. the usual
resolutions OF respect were adopted aud both
Houses adjourned
Sherrard Clemens, OF yrginis, who was
wounded in duel with Mr.. Wise la,t rum.
mcr, has arrived in Washington, but is una.
bic 10 walk or leave his room
! lie il 50 much reduced that il i, though,
probable he will not he able TO resume his sea,
IN Congress during the present session. He
came TO Washington TO recruit his failing
health.
The democratic members held a caucus on
Saturday upon the subject of the acquisition
of the Island Of Cuba. Messrs. Masor and
Shields favored the acquisition but were o.
opinion that immediate action in the mniier
was impolitic. Mr., Douglas remarked that
the present appearances We're gloomy us TO tho
success Of the proposed negotiations, bur, not.
wihstandlng, he would support Mr.. Sldeu's
BILL Mr.. Douglass expressed his copfdene.
thnt the President would not act wi,hou, sur.
icient data, but thought i. best to wai, until
another Black Warrior case occurred, then
seize the Island and afterwards negotiate.
Jof. Davis disagreed with Douglas on thi,
point only, but favored an increase OF the fund
proposed by Slidell's bill.
Sidcll advocated his avn hill
lverson thought Spain could be wearried ior
worried) ~ with the question by repeating tho
laws restraining our citizens from emigratinS
to foreign countries
M"ssrs. Toombs, Gwin, Biger and Clay IA.
vored increasing the fund as proposed by Mr..
Davis, and leaving the matter 10 the discretion
of the President.
The caucus determined in favor of support.
ing the Presidents views, but did not indicate
he precise mode of carving them our.
II is generally believed that the Senate will
,ass Slidels bill
Orders have bceu issued BY the War De-
,artmcnt, for raising four or five new compn-
lies of troops for Kansas, MS posse comhitat.
Is to enforce the laws, and prevent disturban.
es in the territory.
II is said strong efforts will he made to pass
he French apoliation bill through the Senate,
" the tactics of the previous question.
ST. Louis, Jan. 17.-The overa d mail hea
rrved at Independence, bringing news from
New Mexico 10 the 9Th ult
The mails were brought to Independence on
mules in consequence of he bad state of the
Dads.
Nothing had yet been heard of the missing
aad Neesho mail party, which
# the former place on the 18th of October.
The Governor of New Mexico says the ann
stice with the Neyajo Indians amounts TO
othng.
Later information received at Independence.
epolts that the missing Neesho mai! party
ad arrived safely at Albuquerque.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-02-02

The new cent ordered by the Secretary of
the Treasury is now in process Of coinage at
Philadelphia, and will be distributed in January
or February. The diverse presents an ideal
head of America; the droonine plnmes of the
North American Indian give it the character
of North America. The head is intended as
an illustration of liberty. The reverse is a
plain laurel wreath inclosing the words tone
cent" weight 10 grains, or three twentieths Of
trov ounce-eighty-eigh per cent. copper,
and twelve per cent. nickel.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-02-02

A HARD RoAD TO TRAvEL.-1t seems to be
generally admitted that Jordan is n hard road
to travel Jim Sherwood tells of one That, il
not the veritable "Jordan" itself, must certain
ly be its 'next friend" Let Sherwood speak
for himself:
Time-towards evening-place, forks OF the
road, somewhere in North Carolina; log cabin
close by; red headed hoy sitting on the fence
whisting Jordan. Enter traveller on grey
mare, both looking pretty well beat out
Traveler-Say, boy, which of these roads
goes to Milton.
Suffering boy-B-b.both on 'em gets thar
Traveler-Well, which is the quickest wayl
Boy B.b.both alike; b.b-both on 'em gets
thar about the same time.
Traveler-How far is it
Boy-'Bout four miles.
Traveler-Which is the best road
Boy-T.t-hey amt nary one the best. II
you take the r-r.right hand road, and go bout
a mile, y-y-you'll wish you was in h-hell, and
if you t-t.turn back and take the l-l-eft hand
one, by the time you have gone half n m.mile,
you'll wish you had kept the other road
G'lang.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-02-02

Brudder Pete, did you see him see de log afore
you saw him saw it
Pete,-De uninterectual stupidity Of some
niggers is perfect nkredulous Why, if lseed
him saw it before saw him see it, it's con-
seqnential ensurnnce dat he saw he saw'd it
afore he saw he seed it; but he couldn't help
seein' he saw it afore he .aw'd it; for if he saw
de sawin' nfore he saw de seeino or de sawin'
consequichaliy he saw'd it afore he seed il
which is Observation-Disclosures, l must seed il
afore Issw'd it; q,tsddy rot Demonstration.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-02-02
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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-02-02

CUBAN TELEGRApH.-The Savannah Re.
publican says that Mr.. Kennedy is now in thai
city, and is ready TO GO on with this work. A
commencement has been made, and the entire
stock is taken. Only two Americans are in
terestcd.: The capital is abundant, and the
work will be completed at an early day, and in
a far more substantial manner than any line
in this country.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-02-02

The persons under arrest at Savannah, on
the charge Of being concerned in the SLAVE
trade, in the bark Waneerel, have been COM
mit,ed for trial before the United States Dis
trici Count.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-02-02

Murderers do not often wear roses in their
button-holes. Villains seldom train vines over
cottage doors.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-02-02

A dandy al e hotel table who wtu.ea ,ka
milk passed to him, s,,isssssked for il g'ls,e
send your cor 4. wsyl ToSshes.se
lady 5 tsried as follows; ~, -
iso~Fii..,.s where TIE eali = Hsets
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-02-02

A wag tells Us Of clearinghouse keeper
whose tea we. so weak that il couldn't get up
Of the spobt Of The teapot,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-02-02

ABSENCE OF FAMILIAR FAcEs.-Col. Fornev,
writing to his paper, the Press, from Washing
ton. says:
II miss many familiar faces-many of whom
knew few short years ago in the other hall L.
The veteran Qntman with his grey moustache
and heavy beard, and military air, and warm
generous heart has been called away. The
manly form of W. II. BayIy, of Virginia, has
vanquished from the scene: The merry face
and eloquent voice of poor Presley Ewing are
cold and silent in his early grave. The beam.
ing countenance and ocund laugh of genial
Jack Ogle are quenced and lost forever Thos.
l. Harris the pure in heart, the fair in form,
sleeps his last sleep under the freshly-broken
sod Of the valley The noble form of Macy,
of Wisconsin, is seen no more; Dawson of
Louisiana: Brooks OF South Carolina; Hack
EFT of Georgia; Fowler of Massac chusetts; Dunn
of Indiana; have departed and the seats they
once filed shall know them no more. The
Young Breckenridge, of Kentucky, now sits in
the Vice. Presidential chair in the Senate of
the U. S. Col. Preston, the polished repre-
sentative in "a from the Louisville district is
here awaiting his credentials, as Minister at
the Spanish Court. Clingman, of North Car
olna, now sits in the Senate. Ashe, of the
same State, is Mt present the head of a railroad
Company at Wilmington. Henry May and
r. w. McLane are practising their profession
at the Baltimore bar Vancant is selling hats
at bis fashionable store in the same city. F.
Up. Stanton is a practitioner at the Supreme
Court in this city. Farran is postmaster at
Cincinnati.
Mr.. Douah is collector at Portland; Hart,
Surveyor at New York; Penn, superintendent
of the public buildings at New Orleans; Rid
die, private citizen at Wilmington, Delaware;
Hbbard, hard at work as New Hampshire
laborer;" and Of the other absenees we hear
only now and then as the events of the day
bring them to the surface Of politics. Some
of the old stngers, however, remain. notice
George w. Jones, of Tennessee; George S.
Houston, Of Alabama; Bocock, of Virginia /;
Humphrey Marshall, of Kentucky; Gddings,
of Oho Orr, of South Carolina, (the speaker: }
But new men are constantly coming forward,
as the grave or private life demand the with
drawal of the veterans from the stage Of ac-
tion.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-02-02

Carlyle says Experience is ap excellent
schoolnasier, bnt he doe. charge sueh dreadful
high wages,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-02-02

erhment has expended millions Ol money II
s supporting armies 10 go upon our frontier. II
, the credit Of the United States officers be !
said, they are generally humanely Inclined 10
:. ward the Indians; and on the other hand, the,
I no doubt underrate the character Of the sd
vancng pioneers-who nre going on with IN,
march which commenced two and n half cen
/ turies ago.
, II has been clearly seen that there are nov
but two policies TO be used toward the Indian,
total exteminnton or efforts nj civilization
Both tend 10 the ultimate humiliation of th,
tribes. At the first every good man revolts
and the second is not witont its difficulties
The jealonsies Of the advancing border set
tiers, the necessities which follow The idle liz.
OF the stationary red men, the great expense
and many O.her considerations render even
partial civilization, exceedingly difficult.
The establishment Of the Texas reserves
was an experiment. The difficulties are com.
plc,iad with the fict, that mnny of the tribe,
are left to roam over the praires. These come
upon the frontier to steal and murder. Snfi.
rrent forces have not been maintained TO even
detect the perpetrators. As the border settlers
could not see the perpetrators and could no
"disiinguish one Indian from another" they
H"'c '"SHtH w lhc VOnCiuSlOll, 'nnt IHc NPseTVe
Indians are responsible for all their wrongs
But the reserve Indians have been the faithful
allies Of our government. At least they have
given their men and time 10 aid our incursion.
airy wars upon the Comanchcs. This Of course
exposes them to constant incursions from their
incensed brethren. And now they find them.
selves set upon by n long threatening foe
Their accusers have become their self consti.
tuted judges and cxccutoners. They have
been set upon Off of their own ground it is
true. but without lawful authority. No uncer-
tainty is left as 10 the perpetrators. for their
names are given to the public. But these men
be punsed under the law. Public sem
timent in their country, more powerful thrn
law, but rises against that. Revenge may be
attempted by these tribes, poweress for war,
not powercss for mischief and in fear of such ,
consequences the settles may resort to even
greater extremiies.
The question is one for the calm cons, era
ton of our authorities both State and Federal.
No denunciations or language of biterreproach (
AN be useful. Measures of concation must
,e adopted; the effnsion Of blood must be avert
ID if possible The least imrudence may
,ause the loss of many valuable lives In
Tread of Indian massacres every man thinks
If the safety of his own family. In any view
hen the tragedy must seriously retard tie
yrowth Of the frontier While we have our Il
for both parties, all must see that
nothing can or must reard the march of our
population, for any considerable length Of time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-01
Letter from Fairfax.

Correspondence If the 1lerandria gazette:
CENTREvILLE FAIRFAX Co., Va, Dec. 50.
Such an uninterrupted period of falling
weather has not been known in the memory
of the oldest inhabitant. Rain. mud, slush,
snow and slcct, are the variations Of atmoS-
phcrical phenomena, Santa Clausa or some
other species of claus, has entered upon the
performance of some eccentric duties within
the past fortnight His highncss prizes up
undcrpinnngs and helps himself to corn, tur-
keys and fat fowls; taking the last one, the
greedy !SpirHnalia!
Still more, he burglariously breaks into
stores. emptieS moncy-drawers, helps himself
to various items and noiseleSsly departs.
Once he received the contents of a shot gun
but declares he did not mind it in the least.
The daring talk of trying if there remains
any virtue in powder and ball, boldly ayow-
ing themselves determined to fight in the de-
fence of chickcndom to the last.
The oldest inhabitant is anxious to know
whether there really exists any law for the
detection and punishment Of offenders, as he is
left chickc1,IesS and is undecided about rails
ing any more for the benefit of gentcc thieves.
NIATOR.