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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-01-18
ON mailman Colrespondanee.

nEIKSAP, fEX,s, January slh, 1850,
Dear Mrad;-'fis the glorious 18th II jan
uary'- that day WhicA like the " fourth " July"
will until the wheel of conurng time shall cease Il
roll remain indelibly Impressed upon the American
mind, That day should at each annual return, be
eommem0ratei, ~ those who love 10 Venerate and
respect the name AMI eels Of the immortal and ever
t0-be-IemembeIel Andrew jackson, the " Hero o.
New Orleans" aud these especially "natiyes here
aud 10 the manor hom"-thoss Ia whose veins con-
tlnue vet to How the blood Of Revolutionary heroes
llusri0Us day the consequence of Which assisted
In giving nation hiIth, aud enrolling the . uniteI
States II America upOn the list OF sovereign IA
lions Hut there are other reasons sll,l Why We
the people VI the frontier should rejoice to-day =
We have jGst received that good news, thai glad
tillngs Of great joy, that onr state legislature has
at last rightly appreciated our wants AMI necessities
AMI IN consequence thereof, passed a"hlll for OUT
protection" To use their own language against
''banls II Indians who have at various times, within
the last three years, invaded our settlements, muir
dered our people, and carried on OF destroyed Their
property, Ne" For this act, those who supporter
The hin will never lie forgotten, those likewise, who
voted against II, az any there werel they too will
nerer BE- forgotten, hut will receive at the hands Of
the frontier people iust condemnation, Gnd due re-
memberance in their future aspirations for great
ness. We have not learned yet, however, what DIS
position the Gov, has made Of the bill, but have no
fears Of his pronOuRcug rsl0. Al least WeWiN live
IN hopes,
We had a splendid rain a few days since, and now
the weather Is deghtfGl, infect spring Ike
Our town has been considerably enyened for the
past week or two, witt parties Of various characters
little Terpschorc enjoyment, or tripping the light
fantastic toe" "a heap Of 4" lasses billing and ean-
dy pullin"-a few games Of " hurry bGrly," "Pleas-
ell or dlsr'easel," "thimble &c." and last but not
least, ioealiag or two, during all Of which time
We hal to give Importance aud interest 10 'ne ocea-
sion. quite nm AIRY Of female beauty" lou may
boast Of Your " Dallas damsels." Friend Weaver
Of Gainesville, may boast of and pcetizo Of his
prairie lasscs." but we must boast Of our iron
TEAR lilies" and in so doing believe We can snrpass
YOU all in !" pretty gals" and "Texas beauty"
The Overland Stage, from the East, by which We
hone 10 get copy Of the Presidents Message, is
looked for hourly.
All is peace and quiet, NoIndian excitement at
all Respectfully,
LAMBDA.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-01-18
Nnnrrensionnl.

WASHINGTON, January 4.-In the Senate, to-day,
the proceedings were not Of an important chaas'er'
Mr. wighll, the recently elected Senator from
Texas, made his first appearance in the Senate Today
and after being sworn took his seat
Senator Mason, Of Va. made his appearance to-day
in the Senate in an entire suit Of Virginia gray, hav'
ing repudiated Northern well foreign manufacture
The Presidents Message was up for discussion'-
Several prominent Republicans made speeches, ex'
pressing their views upon the Message,
A hill was introduced providing Tor INC nbohiioa OF
the frankling privilege.
In the House the proceedings were unimportant.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5-The desultory debate of the
slavery question, with which all the day was oceu-
pied yesterday in the House, continued up to late
hour at night when a call was made, and the House
proceeded to the twenty-hith ballot for Speaker,
which resulted as follows:
Whole number Of votes cnst, 2O1.
Necessary for chico, lOi.
Mr. Sherman, (Rep) of Ohio, received lOl.
Mr.. McClernanl, iDem.) of Illiuoic, received 80.
Mr.. Gilmer, (Am.) Of North Carolina, received II,
Mr. Davis, (Dcm.) Of Indiana, received ..
Mr.. Vallandigham, (Dem) Of Ohio, received II
The scattering vote was SO, which was distributed
among large number Of candidates.
In the Senate message was received from the
President, enclosing a copy of the treaty with Mex
ice negotiated by Mr.. McLane. 1t was referred to
the Committee on Foreign Affairs, consisting of SEN
aors Mason, Douglas, Slidell, Polk, Critendon, Sc
ward and Sumner.
WAsnIxGruY H. 5.-The House of Representa-
tives to-day, spent the greater part of the session in
the discussion of the same question which has alb
sorbed the attention of the country from the begin
ming.
The debate was very animated, but finally gave
way 10 the call of the House whi;h proceeded to The
tweuty-sixth ballot for Speaker, with the following
result: Sherman received l0i votes Vallandigham
IS Gilmer, Clark, H. The scattering vote amour
ted o. which was distributed among several candid
ates.
Amid great excitement, the House then proceeded
to the 9th ballot which resulted rs follows; Sher-
man received 1903 votes Bocock, 80 Wilson, IL
Davis, 6 78 votes were scattered among few can
didates.
In the Senate the Presidents Message was for
time briefly commented upon, but the proceeding.
were unimportant. The Senate finally adjourned
over til Monday.
| WASHINGTON, Jan. G-In the House of Reprcsen
tatiyes, to-day, another ballotng for Speaker tool
place
Mr. Sherman still lacked three votes of the uum
her required to elect him.
! Mr.. Miles made proposition for the appointment
of Speaker pr0 tenn. in order 10 allow number o
members who desire it, to tender their designations
and also to pass bills for necessary appropriations
to meet urgent aad pressing deficiencies in the vari
Gus departments.
Mr.. Winsow proposes that free conference of al
members opposed to the Republican party, shall TAX
place, in order to determine what course to pursue
in the present apparently unalterable state of affairs
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-01-18

srEr FRoM THE ridiculous TO THE SUBLiNk-
During the late term of the District Court in Parker
n nan was arragned for horse stealing, was treu'
aud every one thought that the verdict would be
against him II is said that the Judge had already
prepared 10 pass sentence upon him. The jury re-
turaed, and instead Of pronouncing hrm guilty.
brought IN verdict Of acquital. paper was handed
to lIs Honor, commanding any lawful officer to per-
form the rites Of matrony between She late accused
and young and handsome woman standing by his
side Imagine the blank astonishment Of his Honor,
who, without the loss of any of his habua sangfrofd
stood nm and united the late unhappy couple The
sudden transition from the depths of misery to the
height Of happiness was enough to shock the nerves
Il auy other insn and woman ; but they stood the
ordeal very patiently. aud thanked his Honor for the
s,vor conferred The faithful girl had promised to
marry rs II be should be acquitted as the horse Tor
Witch nc wss arrnigncd was taken to carry off the
fair lIeIen ooh! say that woman's love Is
bought" Sc, SC.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-01-18

"Gov Morgan, of New York, has, in his recen
messace-as the dispatches by telegraph tell us
automatically disavowed, for the Stale of New YORK
all sympathy or cooperation with tho,c who seek to
interfere with the institutions Of the Southern States
declaring that she is prepared at all times to aid those
States in the protection of their sovereignty "-Er
The South will know what value to place upon these
professions when it is known that Gov Morgan is one
of the endorsers of Helpers Book, and contributed
$1O0 for its distribution, to affect tho election IL
1860 Let their actions tally with their professions
and then will the South ''beleve their reports"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-01-18

CALVES, CoITs, ct al, (rs.) YOUNG AMERICA
Among the proceedings of the House, We find the fol
lowing notice Of very important Bill at least very
important to the precocious intellect of Young Texas
These young gentlemen who have grown so fast, viii
not relish the manner in which the assembled wisdom
of the State attempt " to crib and confne " theii
genius We copy the notice Of the Bill
bill to release certain young Americas from thu
disabilities of minority, after having been amended
by q large number of members. by aiding additions
Names was finally referred to the Committee on stool
and stock raising.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-01-18

Coon NEWS FROM THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAIL
ROAD We clip the following notice from the Ne"
Orleans Crescent which will elevate the spirits of our
people to the altitude Of something npproximatins
reliable hopo. "speed tho work. is what the pra'
RE folks say and they viii meet it not only with open
arms but with open purses Let it come to the tune
of fifty or hundred miles year, and not short Of
twenty-five.
SouTuER PACIFIC RAILRoAD.-President Fowlks ad-
verises that sealed proposals for the obstruction Of
twenty-five miles OF road west of Marshall Texas to
be let in sections of mile each and monthly pay
ments to be made in cash, the work to be done, in
GLIDING grading, cross-ties, track-aying, culvcrts
etc. will he received at the office in that twon unit
the goth Of january, the day of letting.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-01-18

OVERLAND MAIL.--The S. A. and s. D Mail
arrived in San Antonio this morning at o'clock
as usual greatly within sched1le time. 1t brought
five passengers.
BY this arrival we have San Francisco papers
of the 18th, 18th, and 18th, and the weekly Ar-
zonian of the ODD ult.
From the Bulletin we learn that the first leg
islature of 'Nevada Territory met and orgaa-
lied on the evening of the 18th December, ~
Genoa.> o. Ii. Pierson was elected Speaker
Gov. Roop delivered an inaugural address. Sew
eral spirited resolutions were passed, and COM
mittee of three was appointed to draft memo
rial to Congress to expedite the formation of the
new Territory. The Legislature then adjourned
to the first Monday in January.
The same paper states that 4S0 Indians, Gen.
Kibbes captives, left San Francisco in two yes
sells on the morning of the 18th. Their destina-
ton was the Mendocino Reservation.
The Sacramento Standard speaking of COM
pany of 35 that joined Gen. Kibbe's company of
captiyes, says that ''among them was Wild Cat
and the celebrated Indian Chief 'Chinque pin. =
S. A. T'crian.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-01-18

nG5~ We republish in tho Herald. the remarks il
the Texas Republican, concerning Engineer Gray
and his report on the s. P Railroad. As we wish tt
act impartialy in the controversy between the par
ties Immediately interested, will also repu blisl
the statement made by Mr.. Gray in his defense. w
copy the following letter from the State Gazette
JAM 7, over his own signature
MI Gray and the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company
Nh E3iior My attention has been called to al
article in the "Texas Republican - under the allow
title wherein the editor strives to create an impres
sion of neglect of duty. prejudice and unauthorized
exacton on my part towards the s. p. r. r. Co. Al
impression which if based upon truth would who'll.
unfit me for the position hold. believe it is n ruiz
in Ethics that he who makes an assertion rs tru
without knowing it to be so, is equally guilty of stat
ing an untruth, as though maliciously done.'
The editor states that sc it was clearly his duty t.
have stated either that the % miles of road had beer
completed according to law, or that they had no
been. He did neither &c. Has the editor eve
seen the report? No Then how does he know wha
| it contained? shall make brief extract from j
to show the position in which the editor has place.
himself by publishing the article alluded to.
LIST | find that there are % miles, 537 feet q
determined by Mr.. Parsons and myself The sam
section of the road previously to the track being lat
was determined by the Company Engineers 10 d.
| 25 miles 500 feet-exclusive Of turnouts and sid
| tracks" Again. =" Gen. obs. 9th With the excep
tons stated in observation Sd. Ithink the road Is.
Road. } will compare favoraby with the other road
in this State, though wish your exceeacy to dis
tiuctly understand that do not consider any road
this State as first class road nor can they be until
well and thoroughly ballasted, nor until they reacl
a section of country furnishing good stone or the
import the latter material to make them so.'
| lie states, ave should like to know where h
found the authority to warrant him in charging thu
Company s625 for examining the road Doubtless h
knew the Company would prefer the paying Of thi
sum than to incur his dspleasurc when he had il IL
his power TO report adversely to their interests, AMI
that ut such time. with large pecuniary interest
involved its officers could not afford to quarrel abou
sum so insignificant"
reply that the law requires the Company to de
FRAY the expense Of the examination and that tn
fee exncted for the labor performed in making it AM
the report at the rate OF SIS 1s- ile aud is in con
forTnity with the precedent established with othe
roads in the State and is paid by all alike. The at
tempt be makes to create an impr' ssion Of wronl
having been done By me in any particular. or tha
the fee was paid to secure favorable report upol
The condition Of the road, is only equaled IN ptiful
ness BY its absolute faisity.
A. the report viii in short time BE in print an
sneak for ITSELF % net deem extended noiic
nov Necessary.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-01-18

AN INTERVIEW WITH GEN. LANE-Dr. Nash. a
citizen of Alfalfa county, gives the following 40
count of an interview with Gen. Lane. The
words we have italicsed will show that the praise
Of the old hero, in which we have occasionally IN
obliged. has not been unmerited
l had personal interview with Gen Laneyes'
terday. lie is aware of the fact that he is spoken
of for the Presidency, in yarious sections'of .De
country. He SAYS he does not desire the high
and responsible position, but would not decline
It. should it be rendered to. him he hods ne
doctrine Mdt il is The duly Of Goagrss 10 gre pro-
s,, 1r;ke m NE p-oDerl, " the cikfzeRs Of euerg
~ co,n.ir a he TTi,orfes of The Uai
ted Sgates. | au,ys4ach pleased with him. Ths
N 40 esrrisfe marks Of the soldier palsied
o--, fro,n gSannehs ball of the enemies of HE
carries, too, may add on his brow,
40 dccrmined iron will Of jackson. lie j.
~. dian for tho crisis, and hope the South viii
tassite in bis support - iissisagpiaz-
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-01-18

Reg We invite especial attention to the article on
tho arst page Of to-day's issue upon Slavery 1t Is
cpublshc from the State Gazette, and ID written ny
a gentleman Of Texas, who has long enjoyed hgh
ronntati,n for talent and usefulness 1t takes inc
D.l, Wow Of the subject, and to all who feel in
20 .ee bat the Good Book says of the institu-
tiop Of slavery we would commend its careful perus"
1t will amply repay any one for the time spent IN
,d;,c f. and 1t would be well to have it issued IN
pamphlet form.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-01-18

r.9y- Vice President Dreckinridge, has recently
delivered speech in Frankfort, which differs widely
from the continents Of SONG sclfsyed conservative
Journals in this State, b which it Is the fashion to
Law all the blame Of sectional agitation upon the
son,berp defenders for her rights Gr. Breckenridge
noes much eause Of serious alarm lie believes that
reaction will soon take place in Northern sentiment
bat does not inculcate neutral position. or one Of
Indifference On the part Of the South. in the mean
shre. Mr.. Breokinriige is as friendly to the per-
manence Of the Union IS any Of the sefsiglsd con-
servaiives, but is no suhnissiOnist.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-01-18

A FFsRrrL wAE MIssnE.-An invention for filling
hollow she. ih 11olten iron has been recently tested
and oand 70 be effective against iron plates Of such
thickness as would be proof against es pound snOt
q. 40l yafis range. The first shot penetrated the
iron ilas pro, lcasiy arranged on vessel eondrInn-
81 ~ tne * pertinent and the second discharge the
doomed .esss xas one bosy of GAmei this will effect
a ,s.olulios IA sAstsl actions
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-01-18


FLoRmA RrsoLunoSs.-iitile florida shows
"pluek," ia view Of the exciting questions now
before the people The following are the resoia'
tiOns on Federal Relations, which have passed
the Senate without dissent
Resolrsi ny he Ssaais aad Hluss Of RePTessliia-
hres of Florida, IN General Gsssa,tly 60RrfRsd,
That in view of cur national affairs the time for
argument has passed the time for action arrived;
and that Florida, as one OF the Southern States,
abides the destiny OF her sisters, extends her
warnest assurances Of cooperation in any course
their united wisdom may devise,
Rtsoirtd, That Ia the event og the election OF
President by a Northern party, opposed 10 sla'
very as il exists in the Southern States, is will
he the duty of the Southern States 10 take some
means in common to protect themselves and as
one of the Southern States, Florida hereby
pledges herself 20 do her duty,
Resolred, That to give effect to this assured co.
operation, the Governor hl and he is hereby an-
thorized, upon the call Of any Of our slayehold'
ing States, to take any and all steps necessary for
tho maintenance Of their rights, and TO convene
the Legislature in extraordinary session, should
the necessity occur.
RssJired, That the Governor DO requested to
forward u copy Of these resolutions to our Rep
resentatiyes and Senators in Congress, aad TO the
Governors Of all the Southern States.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-01-18

E.i5~Ws learn from the Galveston News that the
Milling Of the Bridge between the Island and the main
Land is now c5mpletcd, and in aboutwo weeks the IRON
will lie ail o5er the whole track, and the Locomotive
be run uta the city. The Bridge over two miles III
,o,c,t and the longest in the United States.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-01-18

1ayo Dr.. VIM. r. Palmer, the aledged insurrec-
,i,rist who was arrested in Memphis, recently on
.,bor,e Of completely with Brown, of Harpers ferry
,,oro,, died Mt the former place the 3lst ult.-
Vic qraaarte says that he was held TO o"l' IN sooo
70 make his appearance at the next term oil the ori
iaal court, and that since his arrest, matters nave
come to light that lead to the belief that he was IN
nnceni
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-01-18

r5y- The Presidents Message was received at too
lnte day to give it in full in this weeks issue We
deem Nil such State papers of sufficient Importance to
be laid before all our readers, and more particularly
the admirable Message of Mr.. Buchanan We shall
en,ieavor 10 nscrt it in full in next
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-01-18

r1y- The Pleayune In remarklng upon Gen, IIous-
toms Inaugural, finds fault with that pOr,lSa % ii
that We have heretofore considered Objectionable
Says the Pi:ayune of that portion relating to the pO
stcn Of Texas in regard TO Slavery that they "eOn
tain rather more Of rebuke to the Southern people
for being excited by recent events, than reprOach s
the North for having given Oscssica to these mani
festations Of feeling
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-01-18

gsy~ The Telegraph says that the wires are ALREADY
nm. ne far as Virginia Point, for telegraph from
u,us,op to Galveston, and that the line would DC III
operation in about q week,
The Telegraph also says that the town OIL N' 'so'''
(the present terminus Of the cen'ra' Noau') nus III
ready grown tn be place Of considerable slze' anu
I'm, unite a number of substantial buildings nave
putup. The road is now running to that point
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-01-18

Jan 18th, Senator Mason, of Virginia, made ms
appearance to-day in the Senate in au entr suit o!
Virginia gray having rcpulated Northern as well
as foreign manufacture.
Senator Mason must certainly see some similarity
between the present exciting times and those 'ahte.
rior to the Revolution, when our grcat-great-grand
mothers and grand fathers dressed in plain home-
spun, and refraincd from tea, rather than show de-
pendencc upon the Mother country, Three cheers
for Senator Mason
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-01-18
BpLKxAp TEXAS, January 18th, 1860

Dear Herah I'll wrote you but three days ago
hut alas in so short time, what change Then
the weather was spring-liGe, aud all had began 70
noursh the hope that the worst OF the winter hau
passed, and Sprlngs's
"Sycct season Fastening on"
But tho clerk Of the weather Oh, how incon-
sistent Like many Of our would-bc great Politicians
Gle wires IN and he wires ont
TIL It's hard to divine what hos about"
A change has indeed come over the spirit OF his
dreams Last evening there blew up, in less than no
time, without even warning sufficient TO make fire
before hand, one Of the seycrest " northers nave
ever known. At first it began to thunder, through
the night il slceted. This morning it showed awhile
then seetcd then stopped flor what, know not for
in II very short time the snow come falling " thick
and fast" and is about ten inches ON the ground
and still coming. 'Is indeed the coolest day
ever felt. The butter milk is all ice, anS the coffee
gets cold before getting it from the cup to the lip
But notwithstanding all this, Z" Lambda is YET
alive, and "kicking" on "prayins grounds and
pleading terms" and will now proceed to give you
the latest "IndiNn news"
rcpor has reached us that the Indians made anot-
or venture into Wsecounty last week, and took there
from eleven head Of horses. Sign was soon discovered
and six men started on Wednesday last, III pursuit
Having trailed S5 miles, they overlook five Indians
and disco ,ered Immediately in their possession the
lost horses A fight ensued forthwith. One white
man (ybose name is Sheton) was wounded IN the
left side but not MORALLY, three Indians are sup
posed to have been killed. and the whole Of the eey-
en- horses captured.
nronchcl the Indians they (the Indinns) threw NJ
their hands and exclaimed " good Fonks good fonhs
These are about all the particulars we have received
The fight took place s miles below Jacksborro.
Capt Hammers company is to he organized at Jacks
borro next Saturday, ut which time and place there
will be o Barbecue. Ailew,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-01-18
'HE DALLAS HERALD.
IrFTIyg OF THE STiTE CONVENTION.

Tla Dom. raiioe State Convention, held at Houston
Boz WsyT.l resolved that the next State Convention
...uf. Hrlli at GALvEsON, on TIE MON
DAY UF RIL, 1850.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-01-18

M The venerable Bishop Newman, Of the CATH
die Church fen dead While Walking the streets IN
PHILADELPHIA. Jaa Ctr
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-01-18

Do Maj YIN. Durkett, Postmaster ut Be'knap'
has our .hauks for copy of the Memphis Arafdncdc'
Of the 3d. cgntaining the Presidents Message in full
received hero in II days. 1t came, Of course by the
Overland Mail to Belknap We hope our FRIEND the
Major, VII r2peat such fayors. We might have San
Francisco news from IS to 20 days by this route, If we
could get our exchanges by it,