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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-05-09

am happy to say WIS not at all serious. Though
II Jared Lady Gwynn considerably, aud stove her
forward guards in we sustained little or no in
jury,
Of course when we landed at Iynchburgh, the
first thing was tn the hall room, where We found
all the beauty and fashion of the surrounding
conntry, aud also n sprinkling from Galveston
and Houston, We participated here until II
O'Clock; and, as the island City had waited for
u.s. we concluded To go to the " Island City" and
come home on the ears so when the whistle blew,
we did not say, " Hoop de doodle doo," but got
on board and bcthcught us Of berth but they
had hceen all taken, 10 these many hours. Then
such hunting for pillows, blankets, Sc. you nev.
er saw; and it was only by dint of living spoon
fashion ON the floor, that we could get into the
cabin ut all. But we all finally settled down
and slept pretty soundly, though violent storm,
arose about II, m.-nrriyed ut Galveston Mt half
last a. M, just us the steamer was getting in
from lndanola-put up at the fremont House,
where we were well taken care 0f-wadcd around
in Galveston while-(still raining like iun)-
saw the New Orleans steamer arrive, and then
took the cars FOR Houston, where we finally ar
rived, after nearly having To swim for five or six
miles, MS the track was entirely covered with wa
ter from the prairies.
Notwithstanding the mud, we had real good
time and enjoyed ourselves in true style.
Being unable to be prcsc"t Mt the barbecue, |
can say but little of it but was informed it wus
II very large crowd, all of whom seemed to enjoy
themselves.
Sam Houston was nominated, by acclamation,
as an independent candidate for our next Presi-
dent.
All who attended the barbecue speak of it in
favorable terms.
There is no news of note here at present, en-
ccpt that steamboats, and railroads are crowded
with freight. and railroad, steamboat and com
mission clerks are very busy; in fact, business
is good in all branches of trade, at present
Have had quite rise in the bayou since Sun
day, entirely subnerging the wharf some feet,
causing all to remove their freight in n hurry,
There are two companies of mnstrels in town,
l female lecturer (Mrs H. w. Benchlcy) and u
'lairvoyant, and believe they sum up the whole
Dr our amusemcnts at present q.
Nothing else worthy of notice, believe.
Yours, g.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-05-09
Houston Correspondence.
lloUsToN, TEXAS,
April "a, 1860.

April "a, 1860 {
DEAR HERALD: We have, am glad to say,
had little variety since your visit to this city.
In the first place, on the 18th, we had famous
ball. given by % Hook and Ladder Co. No. H.
who appeared in full uniform and made IL deci-
dedly pretty spectacle to see, as they, with some
from thetOther companies, in their uniforms, gil
ded through the "giddy mazes of the dance. =
There were over 100 couples present; and there
was, indeed, fine display of feminine beauty
There was an excellent supper served,at O'Clock
a. m, pnd plenty Of sparkling champaign, in
which many health was drank to the gallant
Hook and Ladder boys. The room was quite
tastefully fitted up, and was the large and spa
cous hall of the Houston Academy. The centre
of the wall behind the orchestra was dressed with
a ladder, surmounted by large eagle with a gar
land of evergreen pendant from his beak. The
forcman's trumpet was also suspended to the
wall, below the wreath. In the back ground was
the inscription handsomely lettered on the black
board, =. Houston Hook and Ladder Co. No. !.
instituted April l7th 1859, and the motto of
the company Here we are and hook and
ladder crossed, with lantern in the centre and,
taken altogether, it had very neat appearance.
The curtains were each looped up with fireman
hat, with the frontispece of the hat in front, (O
with the initials of each member on his hat.
The dance continued after the intermission for
tea, until about a. M, when we dispersed, each
one well pleased with his nights enjoyment.
Again the monotony Of city life was broken on
Saturday, by an excursion to San Jacinto. There
were two steamer loads left here for the ground,
on Saturday morning, about a. m, each with
band of music and all in the highest spirits but
your correspondent, like many others, had IA big
days work before him, and had to stay at home
but about dozen of us (stags) concluded we'd
20 down at night to the ball; SO we took the
steamer Island City, and after pleasant trip
down the bayou. arrived at Lynchburg at half
EAST o'clock, p. m, and found the ball in full
blast but we had an incident going down which
created no little alarm in the minds of some. In
making short turn just below Harrisburg,
about dark, we ran into the steamer Lucy Gwynn,
coming from the Barbecue, laden with passengers.
Both were going at pretty high speed, but our
pilot lang the signal bell and had our wheels re-
versed, but we were SO close before seen; that ey
cry one saw in an instant that collision must
come and some ran terrified to the, stern of the
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-05-09

sB- The following lines, emanating from a Free
Thinker indicate true genius and talent, but In our
estimation, directed in the wrong channel. We do
not subscribe to the sentiments contained in the art
cle but being regular correspondent, We do not
feel at liberty to "crb and conhne any mans free
thoughts. We rejected the aricle last week, on ac-
count OF some Objectionable sentiments, which have
been partly removed but not enough, yet to our in
diyidnal taste.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-05-09
For the Dallas Herald
The Wheat Crop of Northern Texas, and its
Casualties.


Casualties.
Mr.. EDITOR If we look back on the past ten
or twelve years, VIC shall find that the Wheat
crop of this region of country has been subject
to several casualties, that have very materially
injured the crop, and caused deficiency; and
there has been no substitute to take its place.
On the 18th of April, 1919, late frost very
much injured the early crop; all that was head
ed out at that time. being blighted' so as to
produce nothing The white May Wheat in par
ticular' In 1850, we were visited by aocks of
Rice birds, which did us considerable damage,
the fields then being few and far between, they
congregated together, and in many places, de-
stroyed the Wheat crop. In 1851, we were
visited by swarm of GrasshoPpers, which, in
October and November, did the young crop much
injury. In 1857, on the morning OF the 9TH of
April, the Wheat was all laid low by frost,
followed by snow,, unprecedented believe in
this country, at that time of the year ; and now,
in 1860, we shall experience very deficient crop,
by the sudden, and extreme change Of tempera-
ture on the first week of last December, and we
have no means in our power at present, to make
up the deficiency, so far as the Wheat crop is
concerned, this season. Experience has taught
the farmers of Northern Texas, that the variety
of Wheat, now sown almost unanimously, viz
The Red May is the best adapted for gener-
al crop, not being as liable to rust, as other
yarieties All other kinds have therel.lal zen
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-05-09
JOHN HEINZ BROWN

"WHAr An DoNG ''-Every ma bat nas t..
remOtest notion of supporting and lo,eperdeu,
candidate for the Presidency ought To .s, himself
the above question. Where am going what
am dting These are important Questions tlAt
you, as an American citizen, are dGty bound
to think over seriously. What, W ssi, rs 90 %,
accomplished to advance the Interests Vi car
common country, or to rivet yet atrcnEa, ,He
bonds of this coniederacy, 10y this Gar mHcraau.
of the Opposition, of getting ma wor" uut r
the service of parties, to run as an ''lulepcu.
dent" candidate Can any good t"g from '1gU
line of conduct Can Sam llo sron any
other man, concentrate enough strength to break
up two thoroughly organized part witt VHl
defined rules Of action ! We b-.ilra not
ir~us
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-05-09

Our Trip to the States.

Crossing Me GuD-Ssras Sieknsss-ths Bafse-
NaO 0rieaAs-Memphis-LOusriRe-POfties in
Virginia, dc.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-05-09

President Fillmore, it is said, earnestly adyi-
ses a union of the whole Opposition, in order to
defeat the Democracy.
And in so doing, together with his Abolition
letter to the EpIon meeting in New York, hc
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-05-09

A meeting of the democracy Of Ksrnes has
been held, we learn, denouncing Leland, who at
tempted to represent that county in the Calves
ton Convention, and endorsing the action Of the
Convention in that regard.-Nafe Gs-cttc.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-05-09

Any kind Of late Wheat in lSi9, would have rr-
ceiyed M injury from the FROST 81 IN lSall, the
Spring Wheat received hut little damage from
the birds what was destroyed hy the Gra-sh0p-
pers in 1851, could have Leen easily replaced
we had had any kind Of Spring Wheat with
which tn do so,
The visitation Of 1857 is the only one Iur the
last III years, In my opinion, hut what we lave
in our power to supply substitutes for, or the
means 10 very much nbridga these disasters, The
variety of Wheat now 81 generally sOwn undoubt-
edly Is ;hc surest crop of any we have tried, hut
this does not prove that no other variety, Is hnt
ter; we have had but few opportunities of trying
very many varieties. aud rs this crop II the great
staple of the praires, every effort fhould be made
70 select other kinds az least for trial. II the
farmers of this county could have obtained Spring
Wheat this season for seed, there would have
been thousands OF acres replaced, instead of sow
ing the land down in Oats and Hungarian Grass,
and considerable breadth will hc left without
any crop on it, or very badly cultivated in corn,
for want of seed. All prudent farmers should,
therefore, for the future, keep some of the hes;
varieties offspring Wheat, always sowing enough
to produce him seed, If there should bc failure
in his Fall crop, II he does not need il, no mil,
Ter will refuse his Wheat in bulk when sold, IT,
there is one bushcl in ten mixed with the balance,
though probably not quito so good in quality
Communication with any other Wheat growing
district, for the purpose of obtaining u supply
when needed. is almost impossible Mt present; We
have. therefore, to trust to our own resources
Let every farmer therefore. provide himself with
the best variety of Spring Wheat, keeping suf.
ticicnt supply on hand for seed, in case he should
need it and the failures in the Fall crop can he
in great measure provided for and replaced.
And think that the members of the Dallas
County Agricultural and Nrchnnirnl ASsnrintinn
would benefit themselves and the country gcncr-
ally, by directing their Secretary to correspond
with the Patent Office, Mt Washington or other
sources. when thought advisable, for the purpose
Of obtaining varieties of seed that may he Judged
suitable and advantageous to this locality, aud
distribute among the members who will under.
take to make proper trial, and report the re-
suit AGRlCOLA.
Farmers Branch, April GOTH 1860.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-05-09

We understand that the opposi ap in ttz's
are to hold a State convention in Tyler, 90 rls
10Th inst, for the purpose of apl lusiu- d.,s-
gates to the National opposition Lo". ".s"s.oa a
Baltimore, and nominating electors. 1t will, We
opine, be a brilliant al. farce CeHtrai TcIqs.
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TERMS OF
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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-05-09
I,ithotomy Successfully Performed.

We give below an interesting account of the
performance Of difficult surgical operation.-
The skill and attainmcnts of the meocal gentle
men engaged, entitle them to the respect and con-
fdence Of the public.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-05-09

We would commend to our readers. and cs-
pccially the class to whom it is addressed, tho
shOcmakers-the deeply interesting letter of our
Texas correspondent. John Henry Brown, Esq.
1t is pregnant with valuable and patriotic sug-
gestiOns. .-DemO,rdiic Standard.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-05-09
DEBUT ExTRAoRDINAIRE.

Revised and corrected for the Dallas Herald.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-06-16

Business Cards, not exceeding six lines, inside
|4l6, otherwise &i0.
Funeral Notices 81 90. Obituaries, according
to space occupied,
Displayed adyertissnsltH half more than the
10 boye rates.
Advertisements leedcd and placed under the
hssd of Special Notieess' dogbis rae ordinary
h sfss.
Special Notices In the Local Column 20 cents
Per line.
Advertisements ordered on the inside exclu-
nvely In the Daily, after the hrst two weeks,
30 per cent. nsors than the above rates, #g&
All frcnstent aavsrtsasmcnfs ms&f be patd for
IN advance. This rule will not be varied from
When the advertiser uses the Weekly asvn ),
the price will be The same NJ in the Daily -
here the Daily and Weekly are both ased,
2s per cent. Will be deducted from the aggrs-
gate amount.
Under the present system, the advertiser
pays so nueh tor tie space he oceapies, the
changes bsirg e. rgeshie fer the c0mposition
only. This plan is now generally adopted
Our enarge fer cnaages wall be ID nts per
square.
| EE- In all eases where advertisements are
discontinued before tbs ex plratlun of the year
or the time contracted for, they will be charged
mp at cur regular rates for the time actual
~ an.
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KEOKUk iowa SATURDAY JUNE l6 1860

IL That Kansas should, of right. be
Immediately admitted as State under the
Constitution recently formed and adopted
by her people, and accepted by the House
of Representatives.
IL. That, while providing revenue for
the support of The general government by
duties upon imports, sound policy requires
such on adjustment of these imports as TO
encourage the development of the indus
trial interests of the whole country and
We commend that policy Of national ex-
changes, which secures to the working
men liberal wages, to agriculture remune-
rating prices, to mechanics and manufac-
turers an adequate reward for their skill,
labor, and enterprise, and to the nation
commercial prosperity and independence.
ID. That VIC protest against any sale or
alienation TO others of the Public Lands
held by actual settlers, and against any
view of the Tree Homestead policy which
regards the settlers as paupers or suppl
ants for public bounty and we demand
the passage by Congress Of the complete
and satisfactory Homestead measure which
has already passed the House.
IA, That the Republican party is op-
posed to any change in our Naturalization
Laws or any State Legislation by which
the rights Of citizenship hitherto accorded
TO immigrants from foreign lands shall be
abridged or impaired and in favor Of
giving full and efficient protection TO the
rights OF all classes Of citizens, whether ma
tive or naturaIzed, both at home and
abroad.
ID. That appropriations by Congress
for River and Harbor Improvements OF a
National character. required for the &C
eommodatlon and security of an existing
commerce, are authorized by the Consti-
tuition, and justified by the obligation Of
EGovernment TO protect the lives and prop
erty of It's citizens.
/ 16. That Railroad to the Pacific Ocean
is imperatlyely demanded by the interests
OF the whole country that the Federal
Government ought to render immediate
and efficient aid in its construction and
4 that, as preliminary thereto, daily Over
land Nail should be promptly established.
i II. FINALLY, having thu3 set forth our
distinctive principles and views, we invite
the cooperation of all citizens, however
differing on other questions, who substan-
TALLY agree with us in their affirmance and
support.
SUPPLEMENTARY RESOLUTION.
| Resolved, That we deeply sympathize
with those men who have been driven,
some OF them from their native States and
aothers from the State of their adoption
and are now exiled from their homes on
account of their opinions; and we hold
| the Democratic party responsible for this
gross violation OF that clause of the Consti-
tuition which declares that the citizens oil
each State shall be entitled to all the priv
llleges and immunilies of citizens in the sew
eral States.
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CABUS' HAIR CUTTING
s. iii WING ROO MI

Main ST., z doors abeue Billings House.
" sI1kIR-CUTIING done according to Physiog-
IL nomy and the principles Of the Coiten
Hair and wh.skers dyed to perfection, either
brown or black.
The Proprietor calls special attention to his style
OF hair,cntting, and challenges the profession.
Apr9.dAw
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BANKING HOUSE OF
G nc u R g. HI G. A D E nj ON A CO.
+ HAVE this day admitted a partner in the
banking Business, Alexander Barclay, who has
been my teller for the last six years.. The busi-
ness, hereafter, willbs conducted andor the firm
and style of sH
GEO. G. ANDERSON h 90.
Being one of the oldest Banking III Ioussg (if not
theoidest) in Iowa, the new firm solicits eontin~
uance Of former patronage literally extended to
the senior partner.
They viii make collections and remit, less Ex-
change, on the day Of payment, free of charge.
Their references are ~ formerly by senior part
nsr wis
EEYRREEcRs
Park Bank, N. Y.
Winslow, Lanier l. Co., Bankers, MY.
Edward VI. Clark Co., Philadelphia.
Howard banking Co., boston.
Ciapp, Fuller Browne, Bankers, Boston.
Marine Bank Chicago.
Hoffman ueipcke, chicago.
Mechanics Bank, Pittsburgh.
Farmers Deposit Bank, Pittsburgh.
Kramer a Kahn, Bankers, /.
Gilmore d Brotherton 90 Cincinnati.
A. ID. Hunt Co, Louisville.
State Savings Institution, ss. Louis.
keokuk ,J an. 'bs. GEO. g. ANDERSON
jan5d
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KEOKUK Iowa.
IAVEjust received at their Fashionable Tailor
l. i ing and Furnishing Establishment, choice
and extensive supply Of ns0ad dc1SeAs, Cas-.
simeres, Vestings, and Gents Fur.
ntShlng GoOds. Of ALI descriptions, !,
and guarantee that their work shall b. done In the
most approx ed and satisfactory manner. They are
constantly receiving the New York aud philadel-
phla fashions andrespectfully solicit all who desire
good work and the best material TO give them call.
May ,diy HUTCHINSON a DKWEy.
fsAMTHOKNE,N LAST.
MI ARBLE FAWN, just received at
VI OGDEN, BRO OMNELL r. CO.'S,
mylld 81 Main ST.
4 kNoLD'S INK, all sises, for sale by
IA myI N. w. W WESTCOTT.
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<lLANk Books made and ruiedto any req uired
Dpattern. Court Records u Justices Dockets, As
SCISSORS Books, Poll Books, &C., 10. furnished N,
snort notice.
Ola Books, Maga zines Music, 10, bound or re-
b0nud in any style desired.
EHhy Biadery will be found In McCnne'
Building, corner Of Main and Sceond-sts.
Il sep lid ISAAC N. PRARCE.
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ChIcaKO, Him 0Is,
+ lNLf so FEET FROM THE EATCENTRAL
~ DEPOT of Burlington. 0nincv. HA.rihAl . nd
ct. Jo, iilinoiscentrai, Lafayette lndi po-
lis Michigan Central, Cairo and 81. Losis Cincin-
natl Railroads.
This House is now under the management of
n. WHINE, we'll known as former proprietor of the
Neil House, Columbus, and Winnie IIouse, Cinein-
natl Ohio, and will be sustained in all respects as
first class hcnse, at the low rate Of dola AMI
nifty cents per day.
Baggage taken to and from the Depot free OF
Charge. (febb' 80 dtfl
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DAY & BRO,
~ LES ALE GROCERS
los MAEs STREET.

los MAIN sraEET....-.......kE0KI X, IOWA.
LAVE Just received choice let of extra No.
i l. Maekerei, deorges Bank Goldfish, Herring and
Sardines, direct from the seabosra.
Always en- hand large stock Of the various
grades o. Tea, Laguira and Rio Coffee N. @. and Re-
6nsd Sugars Mace, Ginger, Pepper and other SPICES
various brands af Flour, Dried Fruits, Hiass sash
Star and Iailow Candles, Starch, Cheese, Brooms,
Brcshes, Rails ins Pipes, Mats, Nuts, Nails, Vine
gar, Soars, Wrapping Paper, Twne, Tubs, Pails
Butter, Lsri. Tacks, Gun Csps, Shot, Lead, Carpet
Chain, Cotton Yarn, Cordsge, Candy, Crackers j;
Letter, kete, and Feeiscap Paper; and various 9th
o articles usually kept by Grocers, to which we
invite the attention OF purchasers, we offer the
same at the lowest possible figures, on will ex-
change any of the above for Hides, Furs, or such
products rs will bear shipment. Iapr7dl
KE0Kuk FEMALE SEMINARY.
fJsfIE third term Of this Institution will COM
L mence on Monday, Jan. seth, In the basement
of the Chatham Square Church corner Of TIA and
Morgan sts. These rooms have been found dry and
cool and easy IF aocess.
Ihe Teachers secured to instruct in their d Ger
ent departments of study are the following:
Rev. c. A. WILLIAMS, Principal;
Mrs. WILLIAMS;
Mrs. L. III. CRAVEN;
Miss Il. C0PELIN.
Mr.. O. C.IkBBLL, teachern of Vocal Music
Prosper of the fnstitution has been pu nru
and be obtained application to the President
or Secretary OF the Board Of Trustees, or to the
Principal WM. THOMPSON, ! President.
IA. sraose, Secretary.
Jan. II. .n1-d
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IN LIVERY STABLE! A

Alcohol, Burning Fluid and Cam
phene Distillery.
MICH oh RIEN
Third-st,, bet. Main 4 johnson, ,......... kEOKUK,
ID ESPLCIFULLY informs the citizens of keo-
IN kuk and surrounding country that he has hs
Bstillery In full operation, and is ready to furnish
all who may favor him with call, with any thing
In his line al prices as low as be met with in
any other market. Ca and try III the goads do
not give satisfaction your money will be refunded.
Nov. 2S. '5s-dIy
Now READY,
PnrtOn's Life of andrew Jackson.
xXI Il have the pleasure of announcing that we
w now have for delivery The frat yolu,ne Of this
much looked for work. Published ty subscription
only.
Cloth, per volume, ............ .,.......-...$260
lAbrary style, per yol..-............~....... 500
Fun Calf, .................,...... 90
Samples can be seen and subscribers names
OGDEN, BRcWNELL b co. .,s
CITY Book sroRE,
Feb. 7 'so-e Nc, s. ss,,...l-.t.
Quincy BAGA
Z KELLOGG / BTR6E,
mchM No. ss Main-st.
| lK. HUNTINGaON's sEH NJ UNs.--
uaDEN, BRowNELL CO.'S
City Book tore,
Aprl6 81 Main-st.
ORANGES AND LEMONS.
LrOR SALE BY
l. KELLOGG d BIRGE,
mch2 Ss Main-s st.
wall fnpcr and Wind ow Shmaes.
FsHE largest and finest stock brou bit thif
L i city. At
nLrhd O0DNN, BKoWNELI., a co. IS.
German n soap.
4 nNE hundred boxes, Hill Co.'s, Cincinnati, O..
| N/for sale by HOLT &cO.
noy4d
7 for sale by
! aplsd CoLLIERs a. ROBERTSON.
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SCHOOL HOOKS.
NJ cGuFFEY IS New lst I'd, Sd, 4th 9th and 9th
1tk Readers.
MeGufey's Old lst. 2i. Sd. 4th and 5th Readers.
.s New Juvenile Speaker.
q Eclectic Speler.
Rays part Ist, 2l and Sd Arithmetics.
"a - list and 81 Arg bras.
ftoddari's Practical intellectual and Juvenile
Arithmetic.
Mitohell's Modern Geography and Atlas.
Ancient
- Primary
Gotten & Fitch's Modern Geography
Introductory
Zaeho's New American Speaker.
Northend's Little I"
The Students "
The Little Orator,
payson, Dunton 4 Scrihner' q Copy Books.
new supply just received by
M. W. WESTc0TT,
May25d 81 Main-st.
SWEET rOTATO PLANTS
Lv0R sale in any quantity by
T. KELLOGG 4 BIRGE.
my14d
PAuLDINa,s PREPARED GLUE for sale BY
- myl III. W. WEsTCOTT.