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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-07-03
THE NEWsl

The news received during The past week
has been Of a conflicting character aud
We do not deem il neeC ssary to publish tie
long IolegraPhie summary, We give
summary There has been ightiug IN
Mlssuuri,-one account stating that the
MissOurians have been victorious, aud that
they had captured tie Federal Colonel
the other account stating jus, the reverse
we do not know which to believe. There
is evidently brisk work going on in Mis-
souri,, Federal troops are entering her
Northern aud Eastern borders, aud South
ern troops are concentrating On her South
crn borlor and In Arkansas, We may
look for string news from there shortly,
In Virginia several slight engagements
have taken place, along the border, and the
two armies are gradually approaching each
other, aud preparing for decisive battle.
4 train of cars containing Federal troops
on the Loudon and Hampshire Road was
fircl into and a number killed, The COnicd-
crates were unlniured, Another engage
mcnt Is reported at Lcesburgr but no par
ticulars are given, The loss Of federaliSls
at the Battle OF Great Bethel is now said To
have been between five and six hundred,
The Lieut.. Governor of Missouri was Ia
Richmond on tho lDth.-Southern batteries
are being erected all along the Potomac
River. North Carolina has elected her
delegates to the Confederate Congress, and
has also adopted the Permanent Consiilu-
ton of the {. 5. 1t is said that British
man -ec-war is cruising of tho Virginia.
fnast
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sSU' unintcntionally, nc last week ncgl.c-
ted to call the attention of our readers TO
the Advertisement of the "ricdmont
Springs" Grimes County, Texas, which is
to be found in our advertising columns.
These popular springs are situated only Il
few miles from the Dcpots Of Milican and
llollsndale, on the Central Railroad.
They were opened for the reception of visi-
tors Oh the ls, July inst. The accommoda-
tons are excellent having all the conycn-
fences Of hotels at any of the Northern
places of public resort; and the waters
possess curative properties second to none
in the State. We ask attention to the ad-
vcrtisement, and do not hesitate to recon-
mend the Springs ashcing equal in every
respect to all they claim.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-07-03

EIY"Col. CnILroNs speech last Wedncs-
day night was one of his mos, pleasing ef-
forts. With nothing to talk about as he
said, he kept the audience cntranccd with
his polished oratory for more than mn hour,
and when he concluded, the large audience
Of ladies and gentlemen testified their ap-
probation by repeated and long continued
applause. A talented and highly educated
lady Of foreign birth remarked that tho rich
modulations of the voice and the full, round
cadenCes Of his glowing conceptions, more
fully than ever impressed her with the
beauties and sublimity of the English Ian
lragc. This compliment was richly dcscr-
we'd, as well for the graccs of oratory us for
the strong statcsmsnly views that charac-
terizc him as speaker. To use her own
graphic expression, Chiffon is the Soldier
orator of Texas"
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( Whole Number, 455.
To the People OF the Third Con.
gressiOnal District.

In response 10 the public calls made from
several counties, aud numerous private ap-
Peals, my name is before you as candidate
Tor Congress, II is only in view Of these
manifestations Of public sentiment that
am announced, Office, merely for Otiits
sake, has no charms for me, aud have not
sought il, Neither the qualification Of per-
sonal ambition, nor hostility 10 any eandi-
date, now influence me, For each Of them,
personally, friend sentlments are enter
lalned, Hut | trust higher Impulses move
me, do desire TO be in position Of useful
ness and in such times as these, love Of
country demands that all be ready 10 serve
her In such capacity as the people or Gov
ernmeni may deem them best adapted
strong assurances induce the belief that
majority of the people OF the District wish
my services IN Congress SO belieyins'
do not feel lnslihed IN refusing 'hen'' ana
therefore my name aud services are at your
command,
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hours, hen, Lee will certainly be
at Manassas Junction on Monday.
So LorIs, June 2l,-An Iowa
regiment has goneinland from llud-
willie.
FoRTREss MoNRoE, juno 2l.-
mere al" rumors ofa heavy South
Grh advance from York town. The
Federal plckcts near little Bethel
have been driven in. Persons rep,
rescntlng themselves ms dc,crtcrs
from Sewell's Point gave such ya.
que information that Gen. Butler
Jailed them, Tho Southcrnor, are
Greeting masked batteries opposite
Rip Raps,
RiculoND, June 2i,-Tho Rich
mond Dispatch, in an extra pub
llshcd to-day, says that llurpcr's
Ferry is in possession of Conltdrr-
Nte and Maryland troops.
RlCnMoNp, June 2l.-passcngyrs
just from Yorktown report that
nothing new has transpircd ut that
point since the last accounts,
There WAS II very slight skirmish
on the 10th west of the Cumberland,
with few troops and trilling result,
NEW Y0RK, June 2l.-Tho Com
mcrcial's Washington correspondent
writes that the army officers say u
collision before tomorrow night is
certain, the impression being that
the Southcrncrs arc outnankcd and
must fight.
The Post says the Southcrncrs
are concentrating at Fairfax Court
house, and that everything indicates
an attack on the Federal lines.
1t is believed that Gen. Bcaurc-
gard can concentrate $4,000 men ut
any given point within week, and
that he has undoubtedly II largo
force.
WASHINGTON, June 20.-It is not
denied that Gen Rcaurcgard is rap
idly approaching Washington. The
Confederate pickcts advanced SOW
cral miles to-day, and have iucrcas-
ed east and north OF the Junction
with large bodies, placed in Il posi-
tion to watch, ioray upon and
break up McDowells line, Every
body is on the move. The troops
are all ready tomarch at moments
motive.
1t appears that at the Vienna
fight mere reserve won n full bat
terry there previously, but getting
tired Of waiting, the main body
moved back. Only one broken
company manned the guns with
but seven rounds. Had the South.
crncrs waited u few hours longer,
but few Ohioans would have seen
their homes.
The impression gains strength
that the Conicdcrates are strength
cning their advances hithorward,
to be prepared for stirring times.
FREDERICK, MD, June 2l.-RCso-
lutions declaring the debt now be-
ing incurred by the U. S, Govern
ment unconstitutional, pronouncing
its acts unconstitutional and tyran-
meal, and favoring the immediate
recognition Of the Southern Con
ftdcracy, passed the House by ayes
AS, nays 4.
ELECTION FOR MEMBERS OF CoNo
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Col, GrcCr'S Command.

This regiment has been fully organized
and mustered into service, by Capt. Ham
nibal Harris, and is ready to march for
Head Quarters. We learn from Mr.. Good
night, who saw Capt. Brndrutc, at Austin,
that the train, consisting of ihirty-tlrce
wagons, and n number Of led mules and
horses, was expected to reach Waco, last
Monday. Travelling at the rate of twenty
miles per day, they may be expected to
reach Dal as about Friday or Saturday.
The presence of Capt. Bradfute with the
train is highly favorable to its speedy ar
rival at this place.
1t continues to be source of annoyance to
the whole regiment that so great delay
should have occurred in the movement of
the command from this place. Col. Greer
and every Captain under him, have acted
with a pIomptness and alacrity worthy OF
the great cause in whose defense they are
engaged, but the train with arms and mu-
nitions comes not, and the whole Brigade
feel the force of the delay. II is particu-
larly annoying at this time, when Governor
jackson is calling for help against large
oddsand every reason exists for the speedy
march of the regiment.
The following is list of the Companies
composing Col, Grcer's Regiment of Cavalry:
Texas Hunters, Capt. Winston, from IIar
rison County.
Lone Star Defenders, Capt.. Frank Tay-
lor, from Cherokee.
Rusk County Cavalry, Capt. r. II. Cum
by.
Cypress Guards, Capt. W. l.. Coppedgc,
from Upshur County.
Smith County Cavalry, Capt. David Y.
Gaines.
Shelby md San Augustine Cavalry, Capt
D. NJ. Short.
Dead Shot Rangers, Capt. Msbry, Ma
rion County.
Cass County Cavalry, Capt. j. NJ. Bryan.
Wigfall Cavalry, Capt. S. NJ. Hale, from
Hunt and Fannin counties.
Kaufman County Cavalry, Capt 1sham
Chsum.
The character and personnel of this reg
imcnt will do credit to McCulloch's entire
Brigade. The very flower of the land-thc
ch.valry, "lhc bone and sincw" of the
country arc engaged in the holy cause of
defending their rights and liberties. No
| finer body of men will be in the service
than Greer's Regiment of Texas Cavalry,
and when history, i'll after years, shall re-
| cord the glorics of the campaign, Texas
will have Il large share of its honors, and
the brightest rays of glory will be shed
upon those counties that have sent out their
men under Greer and AFcCulloch, 10 meet
the enemy.
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bSag" The ladies of Dullas are profusc in
their compliments to the officers and sol
dicrs new quartered around town. To their
attainments in law, medicine, theology and
the professions generally, they have added
many other useful accomplishments, such
as making biscuit, baking bread compoun-
ding soups, frying meat, making coffee,
washing, and mary others too numerous to
nlcntion,--all of which will be both useful
i and ornamental when they return to the
home pursuits Of life. olive and learn
is practically enforced among our gallant
soldiers, and when they return crowned
with laurcls they will combine all the glo-
ries of the soldier, with the necessary quail
itications for making good husbands. The
girls arc watching You, boys; so do your
best, for when you return You will be seiz-
ed upon and appropriated for domestic
uscs, NJ et GrnRs.
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ItONM uNIChTED.

Brigadicr General A. j. Witt, has
Just returned from the lower part of his
Brigade, including the counties of Kauf
man and Henderson, and reports the best
feeling among the people. All are anxious
for the coming fray; and the most of them
are anxious to 20 ut once into service as
brave and gallant men. The idea of lcav-
ing TO the brave men now in service the
honor of fighting the battles of the country
and winning the laurcls of the soldier, is
much ignored and they are sure that there
will be more or less nerve remaing at home
to protect the property and families of the
ambitious warrior who will go at once to
the tented field. lie speaks in the highest
praise of such companies as the one organ
lied by D. Murphy, in Crenshaw's precinct,
Kaufman bounty, who in few days or
ganizcd a company, as enrolling officer, of
G8 men, rank and file. A. NJ. X. Sowell,
was elected captain, Nelson Daugherty, lst
Lieutenant A. Sowell, I'd Lieut., and John
Price, Sd Lieut.. Every man in the pre-
cnct is enrolled for active service and will
at once into the war.
All honor to the brave men of Rensbaws
precinct, and may be regarded as the BAN
ner precinct.
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THE CoMET.--This remarkable body first
appeared at this place on Sunday night last,
creating as usual much speculation. The
head points to the Westward Of the Polar
Star, about 500, and Immediately beneath
the constellation of ursa Major, while it
flaunts its tail in the ince of Ursa Minor,
and extends several degrees Southwark of
the Zenith. This unexpected arrival has
somewhat disturbed the equanimiiy of the
supcrsttious, and is regarded by all, as an
object of wonder and interest. The name
of the luminous visitant we cannot give,
but this much we can say, to borrow the
phrascolcgy of our Western hunters, dit is
the biggest comet ever seen in these parts"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-07-03

IIoH. PETER w. .GRAY.-Wc take pleasure
in calling attention to the, circular and
announcement of this gentleman, as n
candidate for Congress from the 3d Con-
etcssional District. The high talents and
perfuund attainments of Judge Gray, are
known throughout the State and place him
in the front ranks Of statesmen.
A Democrat of the good old sort,-one
who stood tic shock of the iicrccst political
war; and kept himself pure and unspotted,
II genuine and devoted friend of. state
rights, and an ardent sccessionist OF tie
first crop a lawyer of eminencc and long
spoken of for the Supreme Court, he will
be form .dablc candidate, and we think,
will make the race successfully. With
such men as Judge Gray to represent herat
Richmond, Texas, will take proud posi-
ton among her sister Canfederatcs.
As the Herald circulates largely in the
Cd District, we shall endeavor to keep our
readers posted in regard to the race Tor
Congress, and will cordially commend
Judge Gray and his claims to their atten-
ton.
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Hon. +. S. SToCKDALE DECLrNEs.-The
Gulf Key, published at Port Lavacca, has
been authoritativcly notified by Mr.. Stock
dale that hc is not a candidate for Governor.
The Key takes down his name with regret.
This will be received with the same feelings
throughout the State, for no purcr patriot
or worthy representative Of the people lives
than Mr.. Stockdalc. lie was onr first choice
for Governor, but duty calls him to serve
his country in different capacity, and
with his usual devotion to a sense of duty
he lays aside all ambitious views, and en-
ters the service of his country as n soldier.
A higher position awaits him, We hope
Says the Ks-:
But wor regret 70 state, that Nr S'ocllale
has Informed us dat he is uot a candidate,
aud nat bis duty 10 his fhmily, hia most
intimate associate lnA his country requires
hin 10 remain on tho coasi--his residence
-''at least, 10 use his own expressive Lam
euazc. .'autl is ouie- gates are barred ~
some way, against che mgress 81 aa en-
ragea public enemy
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-07-03

A MURD ia NOLUsTEERs--Me have no.
tieed ia an article published in the Virgin
ia papers, that tea is recommended instead
Of coffee for the use Of soldiers during a
campaign, We believe The recommends
ton is based uIon correct principles Of
hygiene as well as Of therapeutics, Coffee
IS believed to he more iRdigeslible aud
mere stimulanl than tea and less adapted
To supply the wants Of the animal economy
Tea is abundanlly digestive and nulhls an
Important agency in the laboratory Of The
stomach. The food Of soldiers is general
ly faTinaeeous and islty,-simpiy meat aud
bread-Whieh must be transformed into
selual nuirin,eni for the body, and assimi-
lated properly before IL can strengthen the
muscular ibre, liy chemical analysis, II
has been discovered that tea does this work
much better than coffee when food is plen-
tihIl, nourishos the body and deyelopcs the
muscle. But II food is deficient, tea is less
beneficial than coffee, for the latter invigO-
rates aud stimulates, while the former
wastes the tissues, Another essential effect
of tea, is the aslringency peculiar to it,
preventing cIhausting diarrhG as, dysente'
rics and profuse eutaneOus evaporaiion.-
These are some Of the most dreaded casual
ties Orn soldiers life, and should be avoided
as far as possible by proper die, and other
sanitary means. Tho eating Of large
quantities Of fat meats is always hazard
Gus, and particularly so to those exposed TO
he ,icissitudes OF the weather and the a.
formations Of heat and cold.
As tea has been highly recommended by
army surgeons, for number Of years, we
would advise our soldiers to give il prefer
cncc over csfrcc and other drinks, for
constancy.
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A FLAG FOR THE REGIMENT-Wc urs in

FLAG FOR THE REGIMEST.-We urs in
formed that magnificent flag has been
made by Miss L. NJ. Lane, to he presented
to the Rcgi mcnt before they leave Dallas.
We are Informed that the presentation
will take place on Tie Public Square while
the Regiment is drawn up in line of march
and when the friends and relations Of the
soldiers will be present TO take leave of
them. Secure and co ntortable places will
be secured fr the ladies and children, and
it is hoped that there will be a full attend
ancc Of the friends of the soldiers. Due
notice will be given when the day Of March
is decided upon.
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Caught al Inhii
lFrm 'h' Richmond EnluirrT ef,hs iO,hl
andrew johhson'l Treason Discovered.

andrew JOhnson'l Treason Discovered.
We have Just seen Il letter. from
Amos A, Lawrence, Of Boston, well
known to the country as one of her
men of capital, aud a leading Black
Republican, in the hlll confidence
Of Pre- ,idcnt Lincoln and his gov.
crnment at Washington, 1t is ad-
dressed To Andrew Johnson often,
ncsscc, and cncl0ses Il dralt for one
thousand dollars, as a part of The
pIy intended for his services in
brtrnying those coniiding portions
0fthc people Of Tennessee who have
stood by him in support Of tho
maintenance of the Federal Union,
We give this letter 10 the opublic, II
was intercepted in its passage TO
johnson, and is now in the posses
sion Of n reliable gentleman of this
cliy.-onc well known Ia the coun-
try. There is no doubt of the gen,
uincncSs of the letter
Let the people of Tennessee pom
der over this letter, and ask them
selves II SO bnso n traitor should
longer exist in their midst, Note
the remark of Lawrence, that IL the
information given by this infamous
wretch was printed in tho North
crn papers, that lit would bo good
for ten thousand dollars in three
days time" This thousand dollars
however, is given him, in order
that "hc (Johnson) may be sure OF
something ut once" Never, per-
haps, have we been brought TO wit.
ness so much pcrtidy. and corrup.
ton on the part orono who has held
so high IN office in the Govern
mcnt OF our country. So blasting
n crime cannot bc visited with too
dire Il vengeance by the people OF
Tennessee. lie ought TO be arrcs-
ted nj once:
BosToN, MAY Is, 1861.
Deer ,Sir-lt your note to me
were printed in our newspapers, il
would be good for ten thousand
dollars in three days time. But of
course | must use it only as n pri-
vatc letter.
In order that you shall be sure
Of something ut once, ! write below
this II draft, which some Of your
Union bankers or merchants may
be willing to cash Mt the usual pre-
MUM for Eastern Exchange. Pro-
badly Garduer & Co., Evans, & Co,
Douglas, & Co., Of Nashville, will
know it.
The Government will soon eXhi-
bit q power which will astonish even
you. The nullifcrs have been play
ing into Scott's hands for three
weeks, and now they have lost the
game. Yours with regard,
AMOS A. LAWRENCE.
Ifyou cannot use the draft, return
it and tell me what to send.
PosroN, May 18th, 1861.
AT sight, without grace, pay to
Andrew Johnson, or order, one
thousand dollars, for value received
and charge to my account.
AMOS A. LAWRENCE.
70 Mason, Lawrence e. Co., Bos-
ton.
Across the face Of the draft is the
acceptance Of Mason, Lawrence u
Co.,
The original Of this letter is now
in the hands Of Gov. Harris. Sew
cral previous letters have also been
intercepted
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ms~ We take pleasure in calling I'll

HS" We take pleasure in calling tho
attention of voters to the announcement in
to-day's paper, of Iiilliard ]. Jones, Esq,
asa candidate for Commissioner of tho
General Land Office. Mr.. Jones, is a. resi-
dent of Grimes County, has been in Texas
for the past Is years. during the whole of
the time practicing lawyer and from
the many favorable notices of the press as
to his qualifications and merits, VIC do not
hesitate to present his claims to the con-
sideration ofthe voters of this section.
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A NOBLE WoMAN.-Some five
hundred Marylanders having as
sembled at Frederick, under com
mand Of Col. B0gby Johnson, and
marched to lLarper,s Ferry, and the
men being without arms, MIS-.
Johnson, who rode by her husband 5
side, at once proceeded to North
Carolina; her native State waited
on Gov. Ellis; was by him introdu-
ced to the State Council was al
lowed four minutes in which to
state the object of her mission ere
half the time had expired, an order
for 500 rifles with equipments, was
handed to her. She at once obtain
ed the arms and, passing through
Richmond, Gov. Letcher and eX-
Gov. Wise presented her with tents,
etc. She lost no time in hurrying
to her husband, and, much to his
astonishment and pleasure, presen-
ted him and his men with the arms
and equipage.--Col Johnson has
now 1000 Marylandcrs under his
command, at lIarpcr's Ferry, his
wife is equal, in spirit at least, to
an cXtra.50 .--NelrS.
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At meeting of the "Wigfall Cavalry"
held at the bivouat at Money Springs in
Dallas county, Texas,
Col. Elkanah Greer was unanimously vo-
ted for as being the first choice of the troops
as Colonel of the Regiment
At the same time the troop unanimously
passed vote of thanks to Messrs. William
B. Miller and Perry Overton for their many
hospitalitics; and to, the citizens of Dallas
county generally for their many favors.
S. M. HALE, Captain.
DAN. B. DUpREE 1st lieutenant
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e. The licupsteol

IL The Hampstead Courier raises Il C
name OF +. IL. Lubbock, for Governor, and
d .hat Of VI. d. Graham, for Lieutenant Gov
-crnor. Try again, leighbor; Graham is =
candidate for Congress in this district and
does not want any other Office at this time
1t is a strong ticket, certainly, but Graham
wants to 60 to Richmond and net to Austin.
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pSy"0ur paper did not reach us until
yesterday, (Tucslay,) snd we nrc delayed
in the publication of this issue. Hereafter
We shall be regular, but we may not be able
to give more than half sheet cach week,
We shall, however, give all the news VIC
receive.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-07-03

Rsy"' See announcement of John B. Floyd
Esq, as q candidate for the Senate, in the
Senatorial District composed ofthe counties
OF Dallas, Kaufman and Henderson. Mr..
Floyd is well known to oil as u good citi-
zen, sound politician of the secession
order, and every way worthy of the consid-
eraticn Of his fellow citizens. He held
high position in Kentucky previous to his
immigration to Texas, having served in the
Legislature ,of that state from Trimbc
county, and filled other important local Of
fees.
The Kaufman Democrat will please copy
his announcement.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-07-03

RICHMOND, June 19.-Licut. Gov.
Reynolds, of Missouri, arrived here
to-day. He says that the abandon
ment Of Jefferson City by Gov.
Jackson, was to prevent the arrest
of himself and the other State Of
ticcrs by Gen. Lyon.
1t is understood that Col. Hebcrts
Louisiana regiment will move up
from Arkansas to the assistance Of
Gov. jackson.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-07-03

PREDEsTINATIoN-A Missouri pa
pcrcontains the following, which viii
pass without much urging "Do
you believe in prodcstination?" said
the captain ola Missouri steamer to
a CaIvinistic clergyman, who nap
pcned to be travelling with him. "Of
course | do" "And you also be-
lioye that what is to be, will bo?'
"Ccrtainly." "Well, I'm glad to
hear it," "Why?" "Becausc, in
tend to pass that boat ahead in fit-
teen consecutive minutes, if there
be any virtue in pine knots and loa-
dcd safety valves. So don't be
alarmed, for if the biIers aint to
burst, they won't. Here the divine
commenced putting on his hat, and
began to look very much like back
ing out, which the captain seeing,
he observed" l thought you said
you believed in predestination, and
what is to be will be?" $50, | do,
but / prefer being a little nearer
the stern when it takes place. -
Crescent.