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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02


Eay"Robnson, of the Item, has been to
Houston, "partly" he says, to &c, ommodatc
ourselves 10 our now masters, partly TO see
the sights, partly topick up little of the
root of all evil, partly to get donations of
the surplus of some Of those who owned
over 100000 Of this worlds goods and cas-
ties and chiefly to buy paper, so as to carry
the Item out Of its late burlesque of what u
newspaper should be in the dull, piping
times of peace
lie succeeded in the chief part Of his
business, and comes out on full half size
sheet, with the old familiar Item heading,
says however, that he had to pay almost
double old rates for paper. Why, neighbor,
the paper on which We print to-day, cost us,
(that is, we have promiSedto pay just four
times what We used to pay for much
larger size, and our patrons, some of them
think we ought to print at old rates and
credit them forever, at thatl
Item says he found grecnbacks scarce,
and everybody that owed him paid in spc-
Gle; could mt get to DO made an honorary
member of the "Grcat Republic" says he
has been an honorary member of the Lone
Star Republic, then of the U. S. and then an
honorary soldier of the Confederate States
no "iron-clad" having been administered to
him in either case, and cannot see why our
new rulers won't be equally as accommodate
ing Robinson has good many more rich
items in his account of his trip for which he
cannot find room. lie is trump, ard al-
ways seems to get along well, when he goes
visiting. If We were not so far from the
"ccntcr of the Texas Railroads" and money
wasn't so scarce We would like to take q
trip to see tho sights ourself.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02
sayawc learn from the San Antonio

k3ynWe learn from the San Antonio Her
aid that John Alderman, Co |. Sd Michi-
gan Cavalry, and Q. NJ. Sergt, was shot
and dangerously wounded by "a citizen of
San Antonio, who had demanded his arms
on the 18th ult The shooting took place q
short distance outside of the city while the
solder was riding quietly along the road
The citizen Immediately fed, and made his
escape. Col. Byrnc, commanding the Post
Immediately sent out a detachment Of cav
airy, in pursuit, and has also offered re-
ward of $1,000 for the arrest of the perpe-
TRAITOR Of the deed.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02

Egy"Thc Houston Telegraph warns its
readers that martial laws exists, and any
conduct or language in opposition to 'hcau-
thoritics of the United States, or of the Pro-
visional State Department, or of the Mill
tary Commanders now on duty in the State,
renders the persons SO ofenaidg liable to
summary arrest, trial and punishment, and
adds:
Tho part of wisdom and patriotism now
is, for all men to obey all orders and ordl.
nances from the constituted authorities, and
give to their enforcement that legal sup
port to which we are all bound by the oath
of amnesty and allegiance"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02

sJ-A large amount Of property belong
ing to the State, consisting of army wagons,
mules, harness and a variety Of other srti-
Giles, were sold at public auction, at Austin
on the 3lst ult., and LIST inst, by order Of
Gov, Hamilton.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02

Berthe card of Messrs. Guess & Record,
Attorneys at law, will he found in to-day 8
paper. This FIRMS well known 10 our read
ders. They solicit business in their pro-
fession, and VIC have no hesitation in COM
mcnding them to our friends.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02

aay-It will be seen by reference to an
orticle from the San Antonio Herald, that
Ex- Governor PESDLEToS MURRAH, Of this
State, died at MOEtery, Mexico, on the Sd
Of August after On illness of several weeks
duration.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02

gus' Tho Austin Inteligeueer learns that
the District Courts OF tho state will be held
at the times provided by the laws in force
Just before secession. In this Ohio 18Th
District, under the laws existing previous
to the 1T Feby, 1901, the following were
the Counties embraced, via Ellis, Johnson
Parker, Taraui, Dallas, Tho Counties o!
Kaufman aud Van Zandt have been added
To the District since the above date and We
presume unler the rule as stated by the
Intelligeucer, will not now be considered
as belonging 10 the District, As the law
stood on the LIST Feb. 1861, the Courts in
the several Counties will be held at the
times named below;
ELLIs-lst Mondays in March and Sep
tcmber, AMI continue three weeks,
JoHNsoS-ith Mondays in March and
September, and continue two weeks.
PARKER--2d Monday after the 18th Mon
day in March and September and continue
three weeks.
TAERASr-.jth Monday after the ith
Monday in March and September, and con.
time three weeks,
DALLAs--slh Monday after the dth Mon
day in March and September, and continue
until the bus ness is disposed Of
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02

TARRAST CoUsTT.-The following are the
appointments Of officers for Tarrant Coun-
~: Chief Justice, Stephen Terry; District
CLERK, N. Ellison; County Clerk, q.
Nance; sheriff, Frank Arthor; Assessor
and Collector, Jno. A. Hurst; Treasurer,
L. Brown; Surveyor, VI. Booth; Commits
sioners, II. Riddle, c. Wise, d. McKinsey,
and Thomas Jefferson.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02

sG55" A change vii! be found in Mrs.
Coughanour's School advertisement to-day.
Her school will be opened at the Brick
building formerly occupied by Rev, Charles
Carleton, on Monday next.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02

g@- vagrant negroes are being shipped
from Houston to Western Texas, consigned
to the Quartermaster at Indianola. Large
gangs of them, nevertheless, says the Tele-
graph, continue to arrive in the City, in
search of freedom. The Telegraph says
that the City Courts are almost entirely
occupied in trying colorcd criminals.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02

s5y-Mr. A. Lanotte, Of this place, has
shown us pamphlet copy of "Thc New Ma
tional Tax Law" complete Summary Of
Rates and 1mp0sts, as amended by Act Of
Congress, March Ord 1861 II is the same
as published by US some weeks since, though
more complete.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02

pz- The Houston Telegraph understands
that S5,OOO,OOO has already arrived in New
Orleans, to be distributed among the troops
ia Texas.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02

Commemorative stated last week, that
r. NJ. Eigan had been appointed Commits
sioner Of the General Land Office. We
don't remember where we got the idea, but
are satisfied we saw it stated in some Of our
exchanges We now learn, from the Intel
lieencer, that Hon. Francis Nj. White who
formerly held the Office, has been appointed
to that Office, vice Stephen Crosby, tie late
incumbent removed.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02

Beg- See notice of Dr. Saml. b. Pryor
in to-days paper, all persons indebted ts
him for medical accounts, would do we'll to
heed il, as this is his Inst notice.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02

ga7- Mai, Gen. Mower, Commanding the
Eastern District of the Department of
Texas, has made his Headquarters at IIous-
ton. The san Antonio Herald says Gen.
Mower was once on duty on our frontier
and knows Just what Texas needs.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02
NOTICE.

THE undersigned most earnestly
IL appeal 70 al tboss indebted 20 tben' s's.r ~
5i.,slT a. We are IN debt and srs eonpsed 70 hsve
r,onsx Tbose ewing wheat vii deliver ~ - 1eaaf
$3.50. WiIi ~ " ii shsrvoOd's NIL IN Dellas-
0tn+s-.-gs srs in good Ords-, and doing good vork
-,psting As good rells - can Be produeed IN u.
s.s.s Wheat, corn. bacon, lard and All kinds o.
-srsntrv producs taken in sNchsuEs for earding OF
- --.lis A. the highest msrkst prices
-, Fiis sIvsvs o. hard fsr ssls 81 50 cents rsr
-,,,-s ILLS MORROW.
t. las, Aur ls, 1ss5-ssif
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02

BS59" Thanks to DR.. Robert Percy, for
New Orleans Vicksburg and Shreveport
papers.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02

~ The Railroads Of Houston and Gal
weston are doing heavy transportation
business since the opening Of the port Of
Galveston. heavier evss than hef0re tbs
var
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02

nSr Greenbaeks rate at 1iO to $50 at
Houston, and the demand for them rapidly
increasing.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02

Rar We learn that Mr. Scott. Of johnson
County. has been appointed Judge, and
Edward Hovenksmp. Of Tsrrant, District
At;ornsy, Of this 06th) Judicial District.
We are 20; acquainted with Mr.. Scott, but
Mr.. Horsnksmp has been the Attorney for
his District Ter TO -sars ending August.
1a-f
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02
MA1RIED,

On tho 3lst August Al the Residence of tho Brides
Father, by Rev. q. L. BLEwErr, MIR. WILLIAM Ii.
THOMAS and Miss. HARRIET b. SKILES, all
of this County.
We have received with the above the usual printers
Fee Tho thanks of the entire Herald force u tender
the happy couple.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02

s. B. Pryor, II. D.............J. G. Russell, N. d.
DRS. PRYOR g. RUSSELL
HAvE formed partnership, to commence on tho
L first day of September next, for the purpose OF
practicng their profession in all its branches and
pledge themselves to give their earnest and undivided
attention to the wants OF their patrons Careful and
prompt attention will be given 10 cases Of OPERA
TIVE SURGERY.
oFFICE-NeIt door TO the old Post Office, near
the Crutchled House, where or the other nay bs
found, al all houre, day ana nieht.
Dallas, Texas, Aug. 18th, ls6j,-j09tfi
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02

We notice that a great amount Of St
Louis Flour has lately arrived in this city
and is selling for eleven dollars barrel
Texas Flour made from new wheat com.
mauds about ak dollars per 100 pounds
and any one who knows Texas Flour pre-.
fers it to any Of the imported article
There is great amount of flour in North
ern Texas, and if the farmers had the prop
or protection to haul it to Millican, it could
be obtained very cheaply in this market
Houston Telegraph.
We subscribe to all of the above except
the price Of Texas Flour; as long ms it has
to DO hauled in wagons to Millican, and
then undergo the heavy railroad charges,
ST per hundred lie as low as it can be sold
in Houston, with anything like justice to
!. the producer, but give us your railroad TO
this section, and We can supply you with all
you want, neighbour at perhaps lowCrprices
than the Western Flour can be sold, in
Houston. We want the railroad, and We
must have it.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02
To all the principal points in the
United States, Canadas. etc,

United States, Canadas. etc,
In the quickest possible time
Special Messengers all trains between Houston
and Galveston, connecting by steamers with New Or
leans, for New York, Roston, Philadelphia Balti-
more, Washington, Cincinnati Indianapolis, Louis
Vile, Nashville. and all intermediate points.
Special Messengers leave New Orleans daily for
Matches, Vicksburg, Memphis, Cairo. and St. Louis,
connecting at Cairo with Daily Messengers for all
points North, East and West, by railroad
Messengers leave New Orleans daily for Mobile.
Montgomery. Selma, 0laloua, and intermediate
points.
For rates of Money and freight, and other informs-
ton, inquire ut the Company's ONCE, in Hutchns'
Building opposite the Rusk House, Houston.
fang 26-5Otfl W. II. SKINNER, Agent.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-26

THE complimentary supper to begiven
by our citizens and military officers in
the city, to General Heintzelman, at
Washington Hall, tonight week, prom
ises to be one of the grandest affairs ever
held in Wheeling Great preparations
are being made for an extensive and ap-
propriate display, and good time gem
orally
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-26

WE think we can assert with safety.
and without fear of contradiction. that
yesterday was "the coolest day of the
season." The air was keen and cutting,
and it was impossible to keep warm
three feet from stove. Last night the
mercury went on an exploring expedi-
ton in the vicinity of zero. r.t..
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-26

MANY of our citizens yesterday morn
ing found their MIGRANTS frozen up, and
considerable time and labor was bestowed
upon them before they We're thawed.-
In several instances MIGRANTS were frozen
up half dozen times during the day,
and great difficulty was experienced i'll
some parts of the city to obtain a sup
ply of water
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-26

APEriTIoN from citizens of Brooke
county, asking that banks be compelled
to redeem their issues i'll United States
legal tender notes, was presented i'll the
House of Delegates yesterday, and re-
ferrcd to the proper committee.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-26

The Interruptions on the different
railroads leading to this city has caused
considerable delay to travellers, aud our
city was tlronged with anything but
good humorcd guests.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-26

QUIEr-The city was unusually quiet
yesterday. We did not hear of single
arrest or anything of public import Blu
siness was also very dull in military cir
cles, the different departments being con-
fined to their usual routine.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-26

DEMONSTRATING Geo w. Thompson,
who was eXiled from the State about two
years ago, has returned to his home hav-
ing obtained permission from Secretary
Stanton to do so.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-26

KILLED By OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
John Shroyer, residing near the Mt.
Norris Church, i'll Barbour county, was
shot by bushwhackers on Sabbath even
ing last, the ball taking effect i'll the
breast, and passing through the body.
He died on Tuesday morning.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-26

SILVER ORE.-Theedi the Grafton
paper has been presented with Il large
lump of what is supposed to be silver
ore, found within three miles OF Grafton.
The bed from which il was taken is said
10 DO from Is inches TO two feet in thick
ness
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-26

OUR TROOPS.-A resolution was adopt
ed in the Senate yesterday, requesting
the Governor to wait upon President
Lincoln and eDdcavor 10 obtain his per-
mission for the troops under the last call
to remain within the limits of this State
for our own protection
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-26

WHEELING CREEK isagain frozen over
and the skating will soon be excellent
The cold weather prevented much of a.
turn out yesterday
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-26
1TY AND STATE NEWS.
Gold and Other Markets, ana
i.ecIIaneon. Matter TO ~ "
l. Fourth Page.

p,.v OFr-Considerable excitement
y occassioned on Main street yesterday
i .rnoon, by the run off OF two horSeS
4 ,t,bed to a sleigh containing tour SOL
The horses became unmahage-
4 J., wbiledecending the hill below Union
- ord rup at break-neck speed I'M
tbev reached MDonald & loungs
erv stable, into which they MADE
,ort turn, and threw two of the soialelS
|, Of the sleigh None of the men were 81,
: ' ,., ~ hevond slight scratches and the
,;a.h ros hur little damaged
-os-Trn prisoners OF war
.rn brought here yesterday froin
harrisburg aud placed in the Athenaeum'
,bey were captured near Bulltown one
|, Last week. The majority of them
n totake the oath and 60 to their
mes The military commander at
lrkshurg represents that about SIX or
M of the ten prisoners are notorious
,1 J,,perate characters. The men Will
held here for several days to await a
+, Of the charges preferred against
r.m by people who reside near Bull
,yu If the charges are not received
,, If course the men will be sent to
rnp Chase.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-26
ur own protection.


THr RIVER was about stationary yes
tcsday, with little over six feet water
III the channel The ice was much heav-
'cr, and as a consequence no boats came
uT went
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-26
CITY ITEMS.

THE GREAT MORAL EXHIBITION.-El.
inger s. Foote'S great moral exhibition will
commence at Washington Hall this afternoon at
two O'clock The smallest men and the small.
woman in the world Mrs. c. G. Russell, the
charming vocalist; w. b. Harrison, the extern
poraneous poet; Prot. G. II. Brooks, the eminent
blind pianist and Master Willie. the youthful
prodigy, will all appear at each entertainment.
Look out for the Lilliputian chariot. which will
be drawn through the city to-day by six import
ed English goats. This carriage which is
scarcely larger than bushel basket, will con-
tain the three little folks.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-26

HAVE an Eye to the opening of the
Metropolitan Gift Book Store next week.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-26

FAILED TO ARRIvE.-The Morris min
strcls did not arrive last evening as ex-
pectcd, and Of course did not appear at
Washington Hall last night, as advertis-
ed As the Hall is engaged for tonight,
and as the troupe is advertised to appear
in nttsburg, we presume our citizens
will be deprived of their entertainment.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-26

GILL LA ~ l.,
CITUATR IN GILMER COUNTY,
= WESTERN VIRGINIA. VH;-l,oOO zone
thousand) acres, mainly fat bottom land,
watored throughout its surface by Bear, 5yeA-
more and other smaller streams or forks NJ steer
creek on the Little Kanawha river.
The Little Kanawha river affords facility du'
ring the year for transportation by Lghters to
,hc Ohio river At Peterborough, from which Lat,
ter city the property is distant about twenty
five miles.
about fifteen miles but branch from this Ia
proposed, which will run through the oil region.
Accompanying the usual oil indications on the
streams and surface waters, the land IN tins en-
tire section presents dark fatty appearance,
and. combined with other geological formation
plain TO the most common mind at all eonyersant
with oil territory givos assurance that the De
vslopment Of this property will bs most proht-
able.
In this connection il is only necessary 10 refer
10 the famous Llewellyn Well in the immediate
vicinity which for over fifteen months fonsd
about one thousand barrels daily, and numerous
other wels that at a depth Of 90 20 80 fest give
A steady yield Of 50 TO 400 barrels daily.
Burning Springs" have been known for p
years on the lots along the Sycamore Forks, and,
when boring here for salt- about that period,
coil VIVA struck" bat it4 uses being then IN
known boring for salt was abandoned, and the
property in consequence, for a long time was
deemed to be valueless-
Th.rs s no batter OF bedTiag territory.
Apart from the Oleaginous wealth Of his
prop4rty plainly Visible the geological survey
evidences abundance Of iron ore, tho develop
nent Of which, il may be well 70 state. was the
prime object in view when originally purchased
In 1919.
Still another feature meriring consideration II
the immense trees Of oak with which parts OF
the land are thickly covered. and invaluable for
shin building This timber was alsO an incen
i've 10 the purchase at first but only ~ neces-
sity in smelling the rieh stores OF iron ore
This parcel Of l,009 acres. now offered, Is QUO
tenth Of the estate tire remainder comprising
tracts in elmer Calhoun and Wirt oountiss IN
the centre OF the oil strata flowing through
Western Virginia
The dslays Incidental to the settlement Of a
large estate have hitherto prevented The exocu
tors from Offering the property for sale
The title 10 the land h origSBak and 0oeotssA
being by virtue Of part Ofa Land Once Tress-
nv Exchange Warrant for l0,Ve sores NO
1872 dated on the llth day Of February, 1879
sd sonkrnssd BY Patsnt issIed by tAs Sts1 @
Virri,s;a esd da.sd l5th Hav 1859
For terms, mays and Other particular spply
\, ~ 80 n q NCcOSHH,
--5rrsI g Beaver ssyest y, 7,
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Elk r A! E XTR Al!
Grea at = ale 80
OF
Boots, Shoes and Caters.

ON AND AFTER TUESDAY, JAN.
~ UARY oath, 1866, we will offer at our Store
room, No 135 Main street one Of the largest
nd best assortments of Boots Shoes and Gait
ers, at greatly reduced prices, lower than ever
offered before in this city. We are determined
TO sell lower than any other house in order to
prepare for our spring trade and we challenge
competition in quality and price. All are invi,
ted to call and examine both our wholesale and
retail stock We are confident that purchasers
will find great bargains by calling at our store
on and after the above date Remember
X. PORTER & SONS,
I35 Main street, opposite Union street
ian25-lm
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-26

Tur Second Ward market was very
sail attended yesterday both by buyers
.nI ,,llors, hut prices ruled firm. We
~, de following quotations: Beef i5a
.ar p,r H.; Pork 2Oa25c. per H.; Veal
-a.or. per H.; Nation lSa9oc. per Id.
,irn,ns 3.alUc.; Turkeys 2Oa25c. per lb,i
Rrlrr iOai5c. per H.; Eggs 35aioc. per
dozen: Apples 9oa"5r. per peck; Potatoes
iei,r. per peck; Parsnips i5a2Oc per
neck; Turnips 25c. per peck; Cabbage lOa
l5r per head; Onions 75aSOc. per peck.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-26
SUPREME CoURT-In the Supreme

Court of Appeals yesterday, Judge
Brown delivered an opinion in the case
of j. NJ. Wilson against Hezekiah IIaw-
kins, by which the Judgment of the Cir
emit Court of Monongalia county was re-
vcrscd
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-26
---xD ~--

Ar The election, on Monday, the Demo
|crats elected their entire city ticket, ex-
c.ut their candidates for Street Commits
sionDr and Wharf Master, two OF the
nlinof offices Considering the unorgan-
Fized condition Of the Democracy i'll the
city, we think our friends have great
cause to rejoice and he exceedingly
clad"
The newly elected city officials will be
installed to-day, and then we will have
Wheeling, as far as the city officials are
under Democratic rule for the
coming year. The Republicans control
the Council Five Of their members, III
the First Branch, held over for the com.
Ing year.