Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1863-06-10
Nr. MrRRAN,S CIRCuLAR.

: We have not much space to devote to this
important document, nor to enter upon an
elaborate critiQue. It is concise and man.
Is, clear and TO he point, and bears the
Impress Of master mind that fully COM
prchcnds the wants and resources Of Texas
in these days Of trial.
Mr. Mucrah has Issued circular to the
people ofTcxas, in which he wholly abnc-
gates self" he ouarrols with nobody aud
has no carge Of complaint against Mr.. Da-
via or the Government, becauso Of iancied
Sights or misrepresentation Of his indiyidu-
al merits. lie is in good humor with Of
aaiols, with tie people and with himself,
lie is neither suspicious, manuyering, nor
intolorant, but logical and conclusive in his
arguments end cmincntly Illustrative Of
the duties of the next Governor.
lie has the good taste to eschew anything
like ogotism, and has given unmistakcah!c
evidence Of clear insight into the work.
ings 81 Government an u positive know.
ledge of the great principles that make up
the complicated machinery of State and
Cor federate Affairs.
or frontier protection he says:
"shoua the Confederate authorities from IAN,
cagsc whneyer fail to extend the protection nccessa
~, the State assume and discharge the obliga.
lion fuy and unTc5crYcdly. Allegiance implies tho
obligation the part of government to give ample
protection and defense to The citizen and his interests
Thousands of the citizens Of the frontier count los are
absent from their homes in tho military service
They have olcyod with as much chccrfunoss and
readiness as the citizens o; any other portion Of the
STATE the call ofthsir country. When the ruthless
savage threatens their homes, their families and all
thai is dear to them, they cannot rally repe him
so duty, then, doyolyea upon tho State authorities
could be moro suCred and imperative than the en-
poymcnt Of all the means necessary TO furnish ample
profession TO this section Of The state The lnla.
tants should know and feel that their fmies their
lives and their property, guarded and safe. So
long as life aud property are in constant peril from
tin savage hords that inst hose countless that sec
uon otthe State cannot be prosperous"
lie very properly considers the future of
our wounded and dcbil;ta.ed soldiers after
the war, and will recommend relief for
tlom from The State, SHOULD the burdens of
the. Confederate Government be SO great as
to Interfere with this measure. He alo-
Qhontly says on this subject:
a generous people will not permit the soldier
whose courage and suirriues has crowned his couu-
try with nporishahlc glsIy, and secured for sep
crate noOna, eHistp zee, to beg for bread ingcr
Oh, miserable existence in perjury and want"
One Of the most important measures con,
nected with our affairs is the control Of the
public domain. or this domain he says;
" This domain still numbers from eighty to orc,
hundred millions oiacres Much ufthis may be com-i
parsiivcly worthless, stl In IL there must be great
value is properly guarded and hushandcd with refer
encu TO the Increasing burdens upon the people.
Why should II be uselcssly squaudcred AMI FILTERED
away, even in advance of knowing The extent OF the
Obligations hat will be necessarily imposed upon the
Resources OF The country Every dollar that il Yields
viii be much saved TO the pockets Of The tax nav
err, and auth will the ability Of the Stale he in
CT ased to meet her constantly accommodating bur-
ceEE.'
We close this short notice by giving one
more extract, at the same time calling upon
the people to get the circular and read it
for themselves; --tbe sterling worth of the
author, his plain, practical good sense, his
discretion and moderation are all patent
upon its face.
Mr. Mural is self made man, has
climbed the Lii Of Fazc, relying on
his own strength--and now does not
fear the difficulties in HE way, nor feel 100
proud TO work for the good Of the state.
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