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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-26

AWAY Down on THE CoLoRADo.-"T The
Citizen published at Columbus and ably
edited by the Mcssrs. Baker has raised
to its Mast head, the names of Gen. L. b
Nichols of Galveston, for Governor and
Col. John NJ. Crockett for Lieut.. Governor
The Citizen is one of the most active and
most ably edited sheets in the State, and
always conducts political campaign, with
as much discretion as zeal and fervency
We agree with the Editor in believing
this to be strong ticket, and the idea is
good one that we need Governor of
financial ability. We give portion of the
leading editorial of the 18th June and
thank the Citizen for complimentary re-
marks about our fellow townsman, Col.
Gen. Nichols that he has many warm
friends in this part of Texas who will rally
to his standard. The Citizen says, speak
ing of him:
lie is an active Southern patriot, having
performed prominent part in the late
capture Vi DIOWnsNlle, anu Dclng nuWs we
believe, engaged in assisting Gov. Clark
in Obtaining funds, of which our State is
much in need. We rant for our next Cor
eraor man who can giUe pigor to our .fnan-
cidt resources; and who is better fitted for
this than Gen. Nichols, of the Island
city," None; and we hope the people
Will take him up and elect him. We have
not consulted Gen. Nichols, but VIC have
been informed that he will accept the can
didacy, if desired by his friends. lie is
man whom the Office seeks, not the man
who seeks the office.
With respect to Col. John NJ. Crockett
whom the Dallas Herald has at it. mast
head for Lier tenant Governor, he is one of
the shoots from "Old Davy Crockett who
fell, fighting like hero for the liberty of
Texas, at the Fall of the Alamo. His name
can never die in the hearts of Texans, and
does it not become them TO reward his glo-
rious services by honoring one of his most
talented and gifted descendants? 1t would
10 ingratitude TO do otherwise. But, ire
spcctive of these claims upon public favor,
Mr.. Crockett is a man of decided talentan
every way fitted for the Office.
Upon the whole, we think this ticket is
the best that can be selected.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-26
w.su,xe7ox. June 15.-Blair has die

WASHINGTON. june Io--DIhIr NHS I'VE
patched TO iie POST Master 40 Louisville ls
i0lI0~s.
"Urlers rcguiriu- mail matter cam'nr
flom dis loyal SfrIes o. ie held for postage
does not imply % prevent delivery GA pap
rrent II pssiare.
IalIIusrE, june Is-flru 3ir Lcsry.
Uaior eansidais Scr the laird Cangtes-
Fionai Dislr.t' been eieefsi ~ = ma
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-26
lot object to these votes.

By" We beg leave to say to the public
that rich treat is in store for them, this
evening. The eloqucnco of Col. Chiffon is
well known, and we bespcak for him full
audience. lie is one Of the most gifted
orators of Texas, and enjoys reputation
unsurpassed in this State. The Hall will be
lighted at an carly hour, and seats will be
reserved for the ladies, near the speakers s
stand. The soldiers and. visitors generally
are invited to be present.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-26

Statistics OF Denton COunty-1S61.
EtyrWe are indebted to Judge Vcnters,
for the following, showing the statistics of
the flourishing county of Denton:
2ll652 acres of land ass d in the
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-26

BIy" We learn from good authority, that
Judge Gregg declines most percmpiorily to
permit his name to be used as candidate
for Governor. lie is now engaged in or
ganizing a Regiment Of men for the service
of the Confederate States, to operate, we
hear, in Virginia. This leaves many of
his friends to cast about for another name
OH which to concentrate their support
AS thcre are yet several good and true men
in the field who will not object to receiving
these Gregg votes" there need be no hes
itancy or fear of losing chance ioeect one
or the other. Clark, Lubbock, Stockdalc
and Chambers are all candidates, and will
not Object TO these yoics
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-26

FISE WHEAT.--We are indebted to Mr..
Hugh Gwyn, of Atchison's Point, FOR II
sample of his "giant White Wheat The
heads are real monsters in size, with full
heavy grains, and judging from those sent
to us, this species must become n decided
acquisition in Texas. A peck of seed was
obtained last fall from the Pacnt Office
and sown broadcast by the side of .ihc or
binary wheat of the country. The rust
did not effect it, while the other was en-
tirely destroyed The peck of seed turned
out over zen bushels of good wheat, and
Mr.. Gwyu informs us that it grows higher
and thickcr than Barley, AMI will yield
double the number of bushels per aero
There was neither smut nor short heads
in the whole fcld and we are led to be-
lieve that it will become very popular.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-26

THE GRiNp LOnGt-Col, john NJ. Crock,
cit writes US from Houston, June 10th and
says, "The Grand Ledge, Grand Chapter
and all the other orders ~ Masonry are
yet in session, The permanent location Of
the Grand Roiies Of Masonry has been
made, and Houston was selected an the
night before | reached here, The result
will he the erection OF a magnificent Edl-
fee, for their accommodation at this place
The day after got here, the Grand Officers
of the Grand Lodge aud Grand Chapter
were Installed in public,-the greatest day
that the ei'y Of Houston has ever seen.-
All the military companies, including the
cavalry and Knights Tenlplar escorted
the Grand Bodies to the place Of insIalla-
tion, where all hands became tired to death,
almost, aud returned 10 tho Hall about
o'clock, having been engaged ahsui seven
hours. The room was rather small aud
the day exceedingly warm consequently
but few ladies were present at the insialla-
llhlls Ai'e ~ NN"N WV ~ H'H'ss w.
the Ball where We sIent delightful even
ing no one leaving until about o'clock
in the morning, Gov. Clark, Judge Gray,
Capt. Crosby and other distinguished gen.
ilcmen enjoyed the dance and entered large
ly into the spirit of the OCCASION
The Colonel visited several other places,
and especially the "unifom Manufacto-
ry." lie says, after cOmplimcnting the La
dies of Houston;
The Ladies of the city have an upper
room of the building of the Telegraph Of
fee, are provided with lot Of sewing ma
chimes, aud they meet there in.partics and
make up uniforms for the different Com
panics. The uniforms are made Of very
common strong wooden goods from the
Pcntcntiary, each company in n particu-
lar color.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-18
UNFoRrUxArE SHOOTING.

ST. Louis, june I7.-As part Of Colonel
hallman's regiment was returning from the
North Missouri railroad, this morning, when
opposite the Recorders Court Room on 9TH
street a company near the rear of the column
suddenly wheeled and discharged their rifles,
aiming chiefly at the windows OF the recorders
court, and the second story Of an adjoining
house, killing four citizens, MORALLY woundng
two, and slightly injuring one.
The statements regarding the cause of the
firing are conflicting. One is that pistol shot
was fired FROM window OF the house on the
corner Of Seventh and Locust Streets hitting
a captaih in the shoulder, when he gave the
order TO fire. Another is, that soldier acct
dentally discharged his rifle when the whole
company became frightened, and discharged
a volley at the crowd on the sidewalk, and in
the windows of the Recorders Court, which
was in session, and crowded with prisoners
and spectators.
Police officer Pratt was shot in the side, and
died in ten minutes. Deputy marshal Francis
received three balls in the legs, and will UNI
doubleday die. The names OF others killed
who were on the pavement are not known.
The window behind the recorders desk was
riddled by bullets.
The wound of Capt Busch is of such
character as to induce the belief that he was
hit from a second or third story window
The ball entered his coat just back of the left
shoulder, tearing the skin across and out at
lower point of the right shoulder-biade. Two
or three members OF the same company are
said to be wounded by buckshot. A large
number of witnesses are being summoned to
attend the inquest tomorrow.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-18
Rifed Cannon at the Rip Raps.

FORTRESS MONROE, June 16-There was Il
skirmish at Newport News this morning.
Three companies sent out by Col. Phelps to
gatherin some cattle belonging to SecessioniSls,
were fired upon by Il company OF rebel light
horse, and three men were wounded. The
rebels escaped. The detachment ACCOMPLISHED
its purpose.
The enemy is evidently landing a large
body OF troops at a point seven miles above
Newport News, on the same side OF the river
Steamers come down the river daily. An at.
tack from that quarter is anticipated. We are
ready for them at Newport News, and the
strong battery erected by poor Greble, will
avenge Great Bethel.
The experiment with Sawyer's American
rifled cannon, at Rip Raps, last evening, was
brilliant success. Sewalls Point is clearly
within range of this tremendous projectile
Seven OF the eleven As pound shells exploded
a short distance from the rebel camp, and one
of them over their entertainments, 1t created
a sensation among the rebels. A house near,
with rebel flag flying from it, displayed a
white flag.
There is much dissatisfaction in Col Aliens
regiment, and charges are preferred mutually
by the colonel and the captains of companies.
There is little doubt that an important eXpe-
diton is on foot, though it will not depart
soon. The expected destination is not to be
declared. 1t is said that the rebels are throw
ing up Il battery opposite the Rip Raps as a
protection against the rited gun.
A sentinel in McCherney's regiment was
fatally shot last night, by a sentinel OF Carr's
regiment, by mistake for a foe.
Col. Baker OF Oregon, is here and will be
associated in responsible military capacity
in this vicinity
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-18
FROM MISSOURI.

ST. LOUIS, June 15.-Company l returned
tonight from Wenstvlle, with secession rags
and eight prisoners.
Report says that brigadier general Slack,
while mastering troops into the service of the
state at Chilicothe, was taken prisoner by Col
Curtis volunteers on their way to st, Joseph.
1t is understood that Slack will be taken to
fort Leavenworth.
ST. Louis, June 1.-THE federal force in
the interior of this state now amounts to up
wards OF 10000. There are $500 at Herman
and jefferson City, 5000 at the terminus of the
south west branch OF the Pacific railroad, $500
at St. Josephs, 1000 on the north Missouri rail
road, and 1000 at Birds Point, opposite Cairo
IN addition there are $500 at St. Louis which
could be increased to 1000 In few hours.
These troops hold the entire portion of the
state north OF the Missouri river the federal
government thus holding the important points
of ST. Louis, ST. Josephs and Birds Point, as a
basis OF operations with the rivers and roads
as means of transportation. There is nothing
known of the movements of the troops above
Jefferson City. The Wasaw Democrat says
judge johnson will not take his seat in the
senate, and also that senator Polk will not
take his seat.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-18
THE WAR MOVEMENTS Nv WEST
ERIN VIRGINIA.

CINCINNATI, June IA special Grafton
despatch says There is a gradual concen-
tration of forces in the direction OF Phillippi.
The 18th Ohio regiment has returned there
from Buchanan. There is report OF fighng
at Buchanan, with considerable loss the rebels
but is not confirmed A number of rifed can
non have arrived from Ohio, with large
amount of ammunition. There is considerable
activity at headquarters and towards Chief
River. Scouts are out in every direction, and
constantly reporting. Col. Kelley is greatly
improved and is sitting up to-day.
The rebels at Cheat Mountain Gap are I'M
der the command OF Gen. jackson, formerly a
Judge at Parkersburg, A messenger arrived
from Philippi announces that scouts have dis
covered that the rebels are marching toward
Phippi, and an attack was expected in the
morning.
Col. Wallace telegraphs from Cumberland
that after the fight at Romney the rebels did
not rally, but ran 16 miles towards Winches.
ter. So far from his retreating, he brought to
the camp at Cumberland their tents, valuable
arms, uniforms, and medical stores, without
leaving anything behind Their rout was
total. The next day there were several fun
erals in the town We killed captain and
member of the legislature, and took one of
their majors prisoner.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-18
FRoH WESTERN .MARYLANn.

FREDERICK, June 1.-THE second Rhode
Island regiment is expected to arrive here at
day-break. They eGcamped at Middletown
tonight, eight miles distant 1t was rumored
at llagerstown yesterday that they will pro
coed to Cumberland, and it is thought proba-
Bile they will take the cars at the Monocacy
station, proceeding to Cumberland by the Bal
tmore and Ohio railroad. Their expected ar
rival creates much excitement, though not of
an unfriendy character. They were about
crossing the Potomac yesterday at Williams
port, but orders wore received lcading 10 a d.
version from that line Of ADVANCE and their
subsequent march in THE direction.
Gen Patters0n's force are encamped at Ha
gerstown and Frenkstown, three miles distant
and at several intervening points. The eyac
uation of Harper'S Ferry has, it is reported,
led to IL sudden change in the line of march
of this column. A portion only had forded
the Potomac when the marching orders OF the
force were countcrmanded, and they returned
to camp large number OF wagon were
hurriedly collected from farmers in that vicin-
ity, Saturday night and Sunday, and mes
senger who left this morning, saw indications
Of an early departure.
BALTIMORE, June 1.-THE correspondent
at Frederick is evidently mistaken about the
Rhode Island regiment. The cars have gone
up from here to take them to WasHingto ton
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-18
SPIRITED REPLY OF GOV. HICKS
IO THE SECESSIONISTS.

BALTIMORE, June 17.-Gov. Hicks sent
sharp message to the legislature to-day, IN re-
ply TO an order of the house appointing com
mittee to examine the executive records, and
call for persons and papers, as they may deem
proper to enable them to ascertain ana report
to the house the precise character OF the rela-
tions established by the executive Of this state
with the federal government since the com
mencemen, OF the existing troubles. He says:
al have heretofore had the honor to inform
you in response to your order, that L have
furnished your honorable body with copies of
all correspondence between myself and ofhcerS
of the government, which deem it necessary
to lay before you. In making that response
officially, in good faith it did not occur to me
that my veracity would be impugned by a CO.
ordinate branch of the state government with
which / have endeavored to maintain harmonl'
GUS relations. | had patiently iorborne to re-
monstrate against the bitterly malignant spirit
evinced against me personally by majority
of your body 1t is a matter of no conse-
quence whatever to me what your opinion, OF
me may be. But when your official acts re"
feet upon the dignity OF the office which L
hold, feel it to be my duty to protest against
them. In such case, IorbearanCe on my part
is not only not virtue, but is a taclt derehc'
ton OF duty / furnished you all correspond
ence l have had with officers of the general
government. / have omitted nothing having
the slightest public Importance, aud am thor
oughly convinced that your body is tully aware
of the fact that l have kept back nothing hav-
ing bearing upon the relations between the
general government and the executive Of Ma
ryland."
In conclusion, the governor tenders the COM
mttee every facility, and says an unofficial
examination by his enemies of the executive
records, will prove the utter tasity Of many
malignant charges,
an thus rendering facilities to your commit
tee, however, respectfully but firmly demand
that the committee shall fully and etfectually
discharge the duty imposed upon it, whereby
the people of the state will become convinced
that, although it originated in partizan feeling
and in an effort to offer me an ndignity, your
order could elicit nothing in the premises not
already fully laid before the people"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-18
REPORT A DEsERTER.

New YORK, June ia Washington dis
patch to the Tribune says deserter from the
rebels at Manassas reports there are $4,000
men there, including the reinforcements from
Harper's Ferry, all of which, however, had not
arrived when he lett. Provisions and water
were scarce. The soldiers are dissatisfied at
their position, and there is a prospect of furth
er retreats, it having apparently been settled
thai no decisive fight could be ventured until
established at Richmond There are 10000
troops at Richmond well armed with plenty of
artillery, but badly clothed, and shockingly
disciplined. JEFF. Davis is arranging all the
details Of defence, erecting earth works as far
as eight miles outside of the city. Between
Richmond and Manassas junction were strong
entertainments at every available mint
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-18
THE yHEELrNCs CONVENTION.

WHEELING, June 17.-In the convention,
to-day, Mr.. Bierport made a strong speech in
favor of declaration of the motion of Mr..
Dorsey. The declaration was ordered to
third reading Mr.. Carlisle obtained leave to
report an ordinance recognizing the financial
bureau of the state, by which no sheriff or
other depository OF public funds shall be per-
mtted, on penalty of loss Of office, to pay
money to the Richmond authorities or to any
but the authorities hereafter to be provided.
Mr.. Dorsey moved that the declaration be
put upon its passage, and called for the yeas
and nays. Yeas 56-no nays and thirty alb
sent on leave. The declaration was signed
by Sc, the same number as signed the Decla-
ration of Independence
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-18
WHERE is COL. LAMBERT

WASHINGTON, June H. Col F. w. Ian
der, the gallant aid OF Gen. Mcclellan, was
last heard from at Phillippa, at the head of
two fine regiments He left that point several
days ago, and it is now supposed lie has made
a forced march straight across the mountains
towards Winchester, with his men, by way of
Willamsport. The distance is about 80 miles,
and it was probably the intention of the colo
mel to reach the latter point in time to aid in
cutting off the retreat of the rebels from
Harper's Ferry, No dispatches have as yet
been received from him since the Philippe
affair. 1t is possible that we shall have
rather important and perhaps unexpected item
of intelligence when we find out where Col
Tandar iS
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-18

PHILADELPHIA, June 1.-THE Boston reg
iment passed through here at o'clock this
morning. They partook of breakfast pro-
vided by the citizens in the neighborhood OF
the depot They marched up Washington
street to the corner of Broad and Prince.
They started for Washington at about 8
o'clock.
BALTIMORE, June 1.-THE Boston regi
ment arrived here at two clock, and march
ed through the Baltimore streets. They made
a fine appearance, and received many demon
STATIONS of friendship.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-18

NEW YORK. June lT.-C0rrON quite firm; sales 500
bales at IA (I l4sc for middling upands.
FLOUR-reccpts 32 1855 bbls sales 1920 bbls. state
and western q l0c per bDl lower with more doing Tor
export at the decne superne state $3.50 al 400: eX-
ira state S465 al 4S0; round hoop Ohio SIS 70 a 5e5
superfne western $3.50 a l55; common to good extra
western $3.50 a 600; southern common grades dun
and heavy, while choice brands rule rm mixed 10 Good
$40 Gg625 fancy and eXtra6i0 q gO0 Caoruia-com-
grades lowers sales 800 bbls; extra S4 10 a so
N,-Wheat-eommong grades are heavy and "a &c
per bushel lower while good sound spring wheat in
moderate request for export at prices slightly In favor OF
the buyer; Chicago spring 80 92e Racine spring OS
a. lbs Milwaukee club 925 a I,6 for inferior to prime
winter red western Sl,2T a l,ls; hite sstem 81 35 "a
lbs. Corn opened steady, and closed a shade frneT
sales $1,000 bush; mixed western 36l a. 44c and 46
toryery choice; white western Soc yellow western
4Sc.
PROyISIoNS.-Beef dull and nominay UNCHANGED.
Pork without important change sales $500 bbls; mess
$3.50 q 1873; prime Sl0,50 a 1875. Lard unchanged
Whisky shade frmer; sales 1850 bills at l61 a 6sc
Rice quiet and firm Sugars less active and scarcely so
firm sales 500 bids; MuscOvado q q SIC Havana l72
boxes part al SIC Coffee very firm Lasuayra 200 bags
at l33 q 4c; Rio 22O0 bags at l. q lac. olasses quiet
and INN; Porto LicO, 20 hhds at q q PC Muscovado
l2O hhds, at IL g lSc.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-18
THE SEVENTEENTH OF lime

BosToN, June 17.-Co Cark's fine regi
ment, one thousand strong Major Cobb's new
light artillery, and Major Stevenson's battalion
of infantry Zouave uniform, were among the
military features to-day in the observances of
the Bunker Hill anniversary. The military
marched around the monument, in presence of
an immense assemblage of citizens Clark's
regiment, which came up from fort Warren,
then proceeded to the barracks at North Cam
bridge recently vacated by the first regiment.
1t is understood that this regiment has been
accepted for the war, and will shortly leave.
In the afternoon, Cobb's battery and Steven.
sons battalion were reviewed on Boston Com
mon The crowd of spectators present being
fully up to any fourth of july demonstration.
Major Cobb's battery consists of six pieces of
riied cannon, with FORCES, magazine, baggage
wagons and ambulanees. The excellent drill
and rapid fling exhibited, surprised veterans,
and called forth enthusiastic plaudits from the
crowd.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-18

ALEXANDRIA, June l5.-There being strong
reasons to suppose an advance on the rebels
from Fairfax Court House. last night, every
military preparation was made to meet them.
But not even an alarm occurred. Our posi-
ton is considered impregnabe.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-18

POINT OF Rocks, June 1.-THE town of
Harper's Ferry is nearly desolate, the best
houses are all closed aud not single soldier is
to be seen. Jown Browns engine house and
the armory buildings are only partially burned.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-18
REBELS FIRE UPON A MISSISSIPPI
STEA MER,

EVANSVILLE, June l7.-Steamer Samuel
Thurman, from Cincinnati for st. Louis, had
her flag fired upon by secession rowdies when
mar Owensboro', KY, aud riddled with bull
lets. No other damage was done.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-18
REPORTS FROM GRAFTON.

GRAFTON, June 17.-Report reached Cum
berand, yesterday, that the rebels marched
from Romney to attack the federal troops at
Grim (?) city. They have not yet made their
appearance A letter from Cumberland saws
that the telegraph wires and rails of the Balti
more and Ohio Railroad from Martinsburg to
Harper's Ferry, have been carried away by
the rebels also that delegates to the Wheel.
ing convention from Berkeley and Jefferson
counties were imprisoned at Charesiown, Va,
1t is not yet known what movement is contem
PLACED from this point Recruits from the
surrounding counties are largely increasing.