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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-16

CAuuoS.--As watch is extensively eounterfeited
by foreign manufacturers we have to Inform the public that
watch is Of production which is unaccompaned hy
certificate Of genuDenes hearing the number Of the watch
and signed by Treasurer H. H. RonBSs by our prede
cessor, Appleton, Tracy Co.
foR TuE AMERICAN WArcH Co.
ROBBINS, APPLETON & CO., Agents.
3ml7 l5s WASHINGTON ST. BOSTON
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13

Hisfhtf tothf AT hAAAhAthit,-We
spent several days Of the past week in
waxahaohie, at which place The Spring
Term Of the district Court Of Fills County
Is now In Session, Court was opened on
Tuesday morning, aud from the way in
which business had been transacted up to
the time of our leaving, il was thought
would not last much over a week. The
docket is quite heavy one, but a great
many causes had been continued, aud the
prospect was that more would be, There
were fewer attorneys in attendance than
usual.
We stopped at the Rogers House aud par
took of its far-famed hospitality during our
stay in tho pleasant little city Of Waxah-
ACHE. Politics we're much discussed, but
mostly on one side, as nearly all were
seeessionisis. This county, took an early
stand and maintained her proutposi,ion to
the last,
We regretted to find our old friend Capt.
Rogers absent from home, lie is now
stationed al Camp Cooper and has occupied
that post since lis surrender to the State
of Texas, We are gratifed to learn that
Capt. Rogers is one of the most popular
officers on the. Frontier and his services
property appreciated by the people, No
man is more deserving ofthc confidence of
the public than he, for we know that his
heart Is In the work he is doing and is de-
voted TO its success. We met many Of c",,,
friends at this place, and we're pleased 10
see inc iar"--rs in good sinriis. Q
We saw many beautiful farms on tho
road between Dallas and Waxahachlo,
Astounding In the most luzurlant wheat We
ever saw ut this season. We would stake
Northern Texas against the world, for its
beauty and fertility, in this particular,
during the carly spring, Rich fields, hand
some houses and neat fences met our eye,
making continuous view, the most cnchan-
ting that any country can produce.
The country is fourishing and the pros
poet for an abundant crop, Unprecedented.
Tho people are putting in large crops of
corn and seem determined to use every
effort 10 provide Tor separate existence rs
n free and Independent sovereignty. Texas
is cmphatically independent of the great
grain growing North West, VIC can raise
our wheat aud corn, to supply the entire
state, and plenty Of meat of the best
kind to send along with it. The people
who con nose'worry" along with all these
advantages, would not be satisfied under
any circumstances aud We ere glad TO see
Dallas and Ellis making not only bold
move to keep body and soul together, but
also, to take proud stand with the other
counties which have pronounced for the
south and equality.
We spent short time at Lancaster, just
long enough to observe n few of its improve
ment.. This place bids fair to rival some Of
the larger towns, and is making rapid
strides towards it,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13

Gov. HoUsToN TRYING TO GET VI A Dir
rIcuLrY.-We learn by letter from Austin,
dated, 9Th inst, that Gov. Houston, lie de-
termincd to breed as much trouble rs his
turbulent nature will admit. He is deter
mined to thwart the VIII les Of the people of
Texas, even at the risk of a civil Var
| Such obduracy isunparuielled, and deserves
the condemnation Of every man in the
State. His latest act is to order Col. Ed.
Burleson to take possession Of ell the u.
s. Posts and property lately surrendered
to the State of Texas. Burleson left. Aus
tin last Wednesday night for San Antonio,
to carry out Houston's orders. Major Ben.
McCulloch was at Austin, and was not in
formed of IIouston's orders until Thursday
morning, when he left Immediately for San
Antonio, to prevent the execution Of his
orders. Houstons whole course is repre-
hensiblein the extreme, and he seems deter
mined to force the Convention to depose
him. He has been treated respectfully by
that body and with far more Difference
than he deserves. Their forbcarance seems
to 'embolden the old Functionary instead
of concilating him. He would be pleased
to see the country flooded with the blood
of her people.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13
DALLAS STEAM MILL.
GRIST AND SAW MILL COMBINED.

VENHE undersigned having purchased all
n the necessary machinery for a first
class Grst Mill and a 80 horse power en-
CINE which is now in successful operation in
saving lumber, will, in few weeks, have
our buildings erected and ready to COM
mencc grinding corn, and will be ready be-
fore harvest, to receive grain of all kinds.
Having had long experience in this pro-
fession, we would most respectfully solicit q
share Ofpublic patronage. Our Mills, for
the present, season, will be located half-a-
mile below Dallas, easily approached from
town, with good grazing for stock and plen-
ty Of water near by.
0UEe SAW MILL
Is now in successful operation and con-
stantly engaged. We will saw, if logs be
furnished in the yard, one-half for the 9TH
er or 81 so per hundred if the customer de-
.sires the whole. . We will sell at the follow
ing rates:
Shecting, per hundred feet, ...............S1 rs
Notwithstanding and all other lum-
Der, excspt Walnut and Bots arc, 90
ELLIS & WILLIAMSON.
Dallas, Texas March 13,-23:tf
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13
EKEcurMH DrrAnrMrAr

AusrIN, Texas, March 9th, lsDi
Messrs, A, 7, Rogers, \, j, Jenninrs. *. +
broaddus, J, Il, Robertson, W, A. Mont
gomery- Cdmmitiea,
uENTLEugN In reply 10 your communal
cation of the 9TH, can only say, when he
Legislature authorized the Convention ,o
submit the proposition TO the people u rcg-
as on the subject of secession from r'n ppd-
eral Government of the United States ID
was understood that the periormuug, of
that act, when done, would terminate tin
existence Of tie Convention, The sr live
approved the same, with n protest ugainli
the shorincss Of the time allowed, 0U 'nr a.
the great limits orour State,
by subsequent not Of the Legis l1uro. n
was required that the returns of the .,ntpr
should be made to the Office of the ssr,., 20
Of State, aud counted IL ..,,e prescprr aft rLn
"oNeFh"' and the Attorney Gene 49, M,
votes Wore counted and the result u.'guu-
cd by proclamation that a MAORI ui tlc
votes cNst wasin favor of socessioi
by an act of the Legislature, III, Cuavcn-
ton was empowered only TO sui 'i tho
question of secession to the PEG .c ihn
Convention performed the function dHs'ep.
ed TO II by tho Legislature, and in the opin-
ion Of the Executive, lis powers were then
exhausted.
The Executive will recommend to the L.
glslatnr3 which is TO rc-assemble on the 18th
inst, to take into consideration the impor-
tant issues arising out of the severance of
our connection with the United States, with
such recommendation and suggestions as
he may think proper in the discharge of his
duty. II will then be within the province
Of the Legislature to take such action ON the
subject rs ii may think proper, and also to
call Convention directly from the people,
who will fairly represent their wishes and
opinions, and who will have authority to
make such changes in the Constitution of
tho State MS her present and future relation
to the World may require.
Until then, j. will be the duty of the Ex-
ecutive as we'll as all State officers TO contin-
ue in the lawful discharge of their functions
continuing their actions to the sphere ofTeS-
cs only.
The Executive tenders his respects to the
gentlemen of the Convention, and assures
you, gentlemen, individually, of his esteem,
Very truly your obcdient servant,
SAM. HOUSTON.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13
gf- SEQ advertisement oc Dr. Snnford's Liver
Emyigornior, In the columns Of this nnper.

CIILLS ANDFEvER! OnILLs AND FEVER !
Que of the greatest remedies that has over been
laid before the public for Fever and Aguc and which
have received tho highest cnconnms from tho press
and the people, is DR.. j. IIosteter's Celebrated Bit
tiers. Who would endure the torturcs arising from
this terrible disease when 1t lie easily cured
Who would endure slccpl.ss nights, burning fevcrs
and icy chills alternately, when a remedy can be OBJ.
tanned for mere trinc1 -And yet how many ftmi-
lies lingcr ont painful existence under this deadly
blight and do nothing but Gulp down quininc, until
it becomes common their daily meals, and yot
they not relieved None but the foolish and weak
would hesitate to pracuro these valablc Bittcrs and
save themselves intense agony. Sold by druggist
and dealers generally everywhere.
nIy'Sce advertisement in another column
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13


E9y- We call the attention of mail con-
tractors in this section, some of whom, VIC
believe, have discontinued or design discon-
tinuing their routes, to the following,
which, coming from the source, it does,
would seem to be official:
THE MAIL CoNTRAcTs.-The Civilian Of
the LIST inst, says: --
The statement heretofore made that Mr..
Sawyer had, or intended to discontinue any
of his contracts is, we learn from good au-
thority, unfounded. No contracts will be
discontinued except ordered by the De-
partment.
"We also learn that the Department
holds itself bound to pay contracts as per
contract, until the service is officially dis
continued"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13
TILE STATE OF TENAs


10 any lasfd officer IF DsRtoR county
Greeting;
Nou are hereby commanded TO summon
u John W, Simmons, late Justice of the
Peace IN Denton county, precinct No, |, by
publication in the Dallas Herald, news
paper published in the town Of Dallas, in
Dallas county, there being no newspaper
published in this eounly,l for three sue
eesslNe weeks TO appear before j. NJ. Dlount
Justice Of the Peace ia and for said eoln-
~, precinct No, !, at Courthouse in the
town Of h,nlon, on the LIST Saturday Of
april ls1l, 10 answer Joseph Knight, on
motion against the said simmons, aud his
securities On his official bond, for $40
Herein fail not hut make due return of this
writ, with your action endorsed thereon,
Witness my hand this 18th day of March
1861, j. VI, BLOUNT, J.P.
Came To hand same day issued, Mr.
John W, Simmons will please lake notice
and appear in accordance with the above
citation, this March ilh 1861,
g, c, DOuGllERTY, Sheriff d, e, 7,
lly e, A, WILLIAMS, Deputy,
23;3w-prs lee 50.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13

l'lF- See the advertisement Of the new
srram lour and saw mill, by Messrs. Ellis 4
williamson. The saw mill is running con-
sinnty ua Ter the management OF MIR. Will
I'-m,un uue of the most experienced en-
gigeers 30 he country. Mr.. Ellis is already
tu3 vel ,uown Ms an adept in his bushes,
to rcquir, any additional endorsement.
Their slpur and Grist mill will be in oP-
uransn u lfew weeks, and ready TO meet
the wants f their friends aud customers
Tee rs,Ns'i ,hmcnt Of such mills in the town
~ Dallas AS long been desired.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13

DEAR Sm;-fhe undersigned hnyr b'en
appointed a Committee by the Convection
OF the People Of Texas now in session t,prc-
sent 10 your RAeellenoy the accom- lylur
resolution passed this day by thai body
THIS duty We now most respectfully oHun
ANA VIII with pleasure be the bear, sof Gny
communication your exeellency Nay w' sh
60 make TO the Convention in reply
WIN sentiments Of esteem and regard,
We remain Your Eseelleneys
obedient Servants,
W. u, ROGERS,
TliOS, j. JENNlhCS
A, $, BRoADDl p,
j, Il, ROBERTSON.
W, A, MONTGoNEGN
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13
NEW INVENTIONS!

4 have invented and patented a mode OF
! using the human weight for POWER
and by such direct and scientific application
that man of average size equals about
half A horsepower. The machine is in daily
operation Mt my house in
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas,
where il can be seen till about The i2tk
of NAY next, and not afterwards,
Running one of Erickson Mills, with bolt
attached, Oh which | make my flour and
meal. with only the pleasant exercise. of a
Jew minutes each day. The invention is
applicable to every machine now laborious-
ly turne byd hand, with a crank, and is as
cheap power as perpetual motion. 1t will
secure for itself larger use and more prof
table market than any invention of the 18th
century, accomplishing ultimately a COM
plete revolution in the dometic economy
of the world. | am prepared to prove
all that is claimed above, and especially to
demonstrate that the business of making
wheat and corn into -four and meal belongs
as much to the kitchen as does the grinding
of coffee. The object of this card is to find
some person with whom arrangements can
be made for capital to put this invention NJ
once aud on large scale into ,he markets
Of Tie wolid
q. A. HABPER.
Rsrt Nalh, Jan. isi lssl-li6mos.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13

Ef'- We call the attention of our readers TO arti
Gle advertised in another column called BLOOD FooD.
1t is an entirely new discovery, and not he
founded with any of the numerous patent medicines
the day. 1t is tood for The blood already prepared
for absorption pleasant to the taste and natural in
action. and what one gains he retains. Let all those,
thcn who are suffering from poverty impurity, or de-
cicncy of blood, and consequently with chronic
disease aimont, take Of this BLooD FooD and be
stored TO health. We notice that the druggists in
Galveston have received n supply of this article and
also of the worlircnowncl DR.. Edtons hgdnttr Cor
diai which every mother should have. 1t Is said to
contain parcgoric opiatc of any kind whatever
and of course must br invaluable for all inntilc
plants 1t is also said that it will alay all pain and
soften the gums in process of tecthng, and at the
same time regulate the bowels. Let all mohers and
nurses, who have endured anxious days and sccplcs
nights, procure supply and be at once relieved.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13
lost or yH5sEaid.

FEvWO Treasury warrants, No. 1888, fol
II S63 45-100 and No, 1884, for S45, issued
by the Comptroller, on the 4th day of Feb
1861, to II. Knophli, per Kerbcy McCoid
attorneys; also signed by the Governor and
Treasurer, and Enthusiastically & Nc.
Cord, attorneys; and were mailed directed
to BENZ Long, Dallas, Texas, on the 9th
Feb. 1861. The same warrants have up TO
this day not arrived here, and must there
fore have been stopped by some one or mis-
laid in some post office. The undersigned
notifies herewith everybody not to trade for
said warrants, rightly only belonging to me,
and will receive information of them, or
the warrants themselves very thankfully.
BENZ. LONG.
Dallas Texas-23:3w
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13

I Gsfg~ We are pleased to learn from gen.
.lemcn irst returned from the frontier, that
de peeple are returning TO their farms and
preparing tsplrmt their crops. Hundreds
Of thcm led the country before the ap-
pronch Of Inc savage, leaving homes, furni-
tur., aud "a many instances, all they pos
scsscd in this world, Of goods and chattels,
TO escape tho rife and the scalping knife.
Confidence is beginning to be restored,
ehattAr 10 Ross and Others who inflicted
sevesc cha stiscmcnt upon the Indians, and
dror,e .hcm back to their desert fastnesses.-
W.. ere glad to hear that the prospect is
brightenins Ter our frontier friends.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13

bes WHAT SPECTACLE The timber
Lincoln skulking through Baltimore, afraid
Of his. own shadow. and moving with Tar
quins ravishing strides, like a fox, upon a
hen-roostl What n President for the
Yankee NationI His speeches in his ana
basis to Washington are puerile and con-
temytible, and his flight from Harrisburg
through Baltimore proves him coward
He IL a pretty object to talk of coercion -
Nincompoop and eovard-a combination
that seems ts satisfy his Yankee hackers
Colt, ron timber legged lincoln, something
viii catch ye
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13

WHAT THE FROSTIER HAS GAINED BY Sc.
cEssIoS.-The Congress of the Confedcrated
States already stands pledged TO give
protection to our exposedFrontier lfthe State
Will call out a permanent force, it will be
recognized by the Southern Congress, and
liberal appropriations made for its support,
so soon as Texas joins the Confederacy-
What happy and prosperous people viii
these same detected, heretofore uncared for
pioneers be When they receive in con non
with oiher citizens Protection 10 l!fs AMI pro-
srfg- Hhs nan.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13

re Two painful rumor that Col. M. T
johnson had been assassinated on the From
tier lacks confirmation. We believe it to be
untrlc; Y cannot think that any one or any
people could commit 80 ntrocious an act
company of men, his friends, had started
from Yarrant, last week to ascertain the
tr,th AZ tIse report, and if it were true we
would have been appraised of it, before this.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13
strayed!

SfhAiRb from the subscriber on the
o2i'h Feb last, two sorreI Mares, and
1No-year-oli horse Mule. tine Of the
mares Is deep red sorrel, 1--WE years old
lhls spring. the other is a light chestnut
Ssosls'' WIN star and small blaze ia hen
,sIe and Is slightly hip-shot. do not
n'hk el.her Is branded The mule is a
,oat p'SeA WIN white nose; he has been
is'elS IoAehea and trimmed; no brands.
Any information Of the stock will he liber-
Dallas CO., Texas. N'"'''s''
March 5ih, lSGl-93lm.s "''
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13

FarTmuy LITERARY MEssESGER.-we
have rnrci ed this valuable Southern Mag
mine, puhlishcd ut Richmond, Virginia
Il sh5ud AVE a large circulation in the
Soulh, and we urge those disposed to pat
rouiyr per ;odical literature to give this
q least reference over Northern Mag
viva + is justly Observing Of a wide
cir3alAlina. Price s., per annu m. Ad
dress, MaEarlnnc, Ferguson & Co. Rich
mond 81, ginia.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13
QueensWare & Table-Cutlery
WOOL CARDyWG.

7HVIIE firm of o. B. Nance Il Son is dissol-
Il ~ed by mutual consent and the under
signed will continue the. business at the old
stand, u miles South of the town fDallas,
On Ten Mile Creek,
Where all persons may have their work on
short notice. Weare now fitting up our ma
chimes with n
New and Finer sett Of Cards,
Than any heretofore used, and with the aid
of an experienced carder, will be able to give
general satisfaction, on all grades of wool
from coarse to half marino.
The wool MUST BE THOROUGHLY
CLEANSED of burrs and glue, and one
pound of lard to every eight pounds of wool
must be furnished in ALL CASES; also, one
sheet to every twenty-five pounds, that be-
ing as much rs they will hold when carded.
BaFWe positively will NOT receive wool
in bad order, fort is impossible to do good
work, and it Injuries the cards.
Terms Cash
White Wool ..............."..........1 10 cts.Talb
Mixed Wool, .........lo
We tender our thanks for previous patron
age, and solicit continuation of custom.
W. 7. NANCE.
Lancaster, Feb 90, 1861 .-20:3 mo.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13

hGg" Attention is called to the report OF
tb,sMnynrs in to-day's paper. Tho hnan-
ei,I con'jt on of the Corporation is well
shown. I'D we fully agree with him, that
BIO Nly5rH salary should not depend upon
the collection of dues froutthe fees Of his
Office Tho Mayor has discharged his du-
tie. promptly, and all good officers should
Do paid lcr their trouble. The Mayoralty
is nu Eurcurc and deserves remuneration h.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13

DEATH OF MAJ. SAM. BoGART.-We regret
to learn from Maj. Fitzhugh, of Collin coun-
ty, that Maj. SAN. BoGART, of that county,
died at his residence, near Mckinney, on
Monday night last, after q protracted ILL
ness. Maj. Bogart was an old and we'll
known citizen of Northern Texas, and has
served long in both branches of our Lcgs-
laturc. He was one of the soldiers in the
battle of New Orleans, and has been citi-
zen of Texas for some twenty years.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13

WANTED As Az INTERrRErER.-I will pay
fifty dollars in cash for the services of an
honest man to act in tho capacity of inter,
prefer between the niece of Col, Parker
recently captive among the ComNnchcs
and committee to he appointed to take her
statements in regard to her captivity Sc.
Apply soon. II. A. HAMMER.
- White Nan.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13

n.y. We were led into IN error last week
by Geographic dispatch published in the
Graysou Monitor, stating that Judge Hemp
Hill had zen appointed Postmaster Gener-
nj of tlH Confederate States. Late dates
rcprcscr Mr.. Elliot of Mississippi as APP
pointed 10 that position.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13
allev rtiseWlentG,
wv y y " Y ' ~ N~
DlLLAS COUNTY.

TAKEN UP by II, b. Spiman. and estrdy fbcfors
j. N. Smith, Esq, n pair of OMEN. One a brown
motley, tho othora brown with some white stripes on
him, each years old, marked crop, underbit and
hole in each ear branded JJCO on the left hip and o
on the right hin, point of the right horn of each
sawed on Also one yellow OK, years old marked
CROP undcrbit and hoo in each ear, branded JJCO ON
The left hip, point of the right horn sawed of. Also
apair of OXEN, one a pale red, and white pided 10
years old, points of each horn sawed of marked crop
in the left gar, and uudcr-half crop in the right
branded j + on the left hip, and IS'on the right. Al
one brown OK with some white in the ice and on
the belly, years old, marked crop and splits
in the right ear, and crop off the left ear, branded
with heart on the right hip (23)
GEO. W. LAWS, c. c. G. D. c. T.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13
Notice =

Il have Just received from Col Jno C. Nc
4 Coy, Past Cor. Sec. Dallas Ag. & Mech.
Association, large quantity Of seeds, most
of which are peas. The members of TIE
Association are invited ~ call. select. az
pgorriatc, plant, raise and report
CEO W. GUESS.
T28trl Cor. SIC. Of Ass0ciatieR.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13

FIRE AT AusTIN.-On the morning of the
9th inst, at 81 o'clock, the fine residence of
Col. Rust, the Post Master, at Austin, wa,
burned down, the family barely escaping
with tllier lives; loss estimated at $1,000.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13

FoRr Brown SURRENDERED TO Texas
E. c. Mckenzie writing FROM Austin, in
forms us that Fort Rrown has been evacua-
ted by the u S. troops, and has been sur
rendered to the State authorities"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13

hy- Z. r. Nicholson, Esq, informs us
that there is vast amount of business be-
fore the Convention, giving q prospect of
three weeks session. We are indebted to
Mr.. N. for Austin favors
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13

eesg' The official majority in favor of Sc
nession ~ far as ascertained on the tn inst
wSs so, 49, 1t will probably exceed 10000
wlcn all tao counties are heard from.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-13

lNCENpIARy DocUMENTs.-A. j. Hamilton
Representative frop Texas, in the Yankee
Congress, has flooded the frontier counties
West of this, with Stewards speeches.
Verify, birds of feather will flock togcth-
ar II'b;ts H,u