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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-21
LArER FROM MRXICO,

Nv the arrival of General John D Clark,
formerly U. S. member Of Congress from
Missouri. and more recently senator ~
the Confederate Congress at Richmond, ana
OK -SenntorGwin, late Of California, we learn
that these gentlemen left Monterey together
and travelled as far rs San Antonio in Tex
as when General Clark was put under ar
rest and both he and Mr.. Gwinn were sent
to Galveston. md thence TO this city. The
character of the charges against the two
ex. x.scnators is not definitely known, lhough
it is presumed that in one case the charge
grows out of connection with the late re-
bcllion and The abandonment OF the country
Mt its close, and in the other cnsc--if IN
deed there be any formal chorgc-'t arises
from rumored colonization scheme III so-
nora. Al any rate the two eS-Seha'ofs are
at present in this city.
General Clark brings confirmation oil
the painful rumors in relation to the mur-
der Of Genera, NJ N. Parsons, late Z. ;. ~,
and three of his friends, who were travel
ing with linn from Monterey TO Malamoros.
They were met by one Of the rpbber bands
by which the country is infested, and were
unceremoniously lundcrcd and murdered
near little town on The San Juan River.
The persons murdered with General Par
sons were NJ. A. Standish, his brother;in-
law; Mr.. Conrow, Confederate member OF
Congress from Missouri, and German,
whose name was not recolcctcd. Mr. stand
ish was Adjutant General on the stan OF
General Parsons.
The condition of Mexico is,Y!ated to be
altogether unsatisfactory. The monarchy
has control and exercises its power with
great severity within the military lines OF
the French army of occupation, but among
the hone and sinew of The Mexican people
it finds few supporters.
None of the Confederate Generals who
lately went to Mexico, have accepted ser
vice under Macmillan. They did not like
the prospect. In fact they have avoided an
alliance on either side. AS eXiles, thcy
were recently ordered to report at certain
town, by an Imperial mandate, but many
OF them had previously startedS,f for the "a
cifc coast, with view Of going to Brazil,
or some other country.
From all that we can CLEAN relation 10
the Sonora matter, it would seem that EE'
Senator Gwinn did have an understanding
with Louis Napoleon in relation TO The col.
onization Of Sonora, but MaXimilian failed
to give the scheme his countenancc, as had
been promised on his behalf, and it consc-
duently was abandoned. Mr. Gwinh then
turned his sters towards the United States
The rest so far rs the facts have trnnspircd
is already known We hope to be able to
give further particulars shortly in relation
to affairs in Mexico.--N. 0. Times.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-21

A beautiful U. S. revenue cRttcr of 6oo
tons burden is now on her way to this port,
and will probably arrive in the course OF a
few days. This cutter, one Of the stauHch-
est and swiftcst vessels ailoat, bears the
name of Hugh Nc CuilOch, which was given
her AS L compliment to the worthy and dis
tinguishcd Secretary Of the Treasury. If
she maintains the credit Of the nation in
her department us we'll rs her able name-
sake does in his, the public will have no
reason to complain. Though unassuming
in his port and but little Of politician,
save in that deeper sense in which the term
can be applied with honor the Secretary of
the Treasury is possessed of q vigorous in
tellect and comprehensive financial pre-
science which gives him mastery over TIE
important situation entrusted to his care:
No man could have more skillfully met tho
fiscal cxgcncies whichhayc been forced up
on him by great demands and declining
means. Though the new cutter bear her
self never so proudly, the name she carries
will be warrant for all she does, and will
always grace her banner.--N. o. Times.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-21

BISHOP PoLK's LAST lETTER.-lhe Louis
vile Journal publishes what it considers
the last letter ever written by the late Bish-
op Polk. 1t was captured by the chief bu-
gler of the 10th Kentucky Cavalry, at Sal
isbury n. C. The original is in possession
of the Journal editor. This, with the Bish-
ops watch can be obtained by his family:
NEW HOPE CHURCH,
Is miles from Marietta, June ], 1864. !
Ny Dear Lilly:
Since l heard Of your marriage, l have
been more constantly and intently engaged
than Ihave been in any campaign ever
made, and so have not found time to write
to you as had hoped.
You have now, my dear child, entered
upon new field, and under Gods blessing,
upon which if you look to Him you may
COUNT your future happiness and success
will depend very much on yourself. DO
always what is right, not calculating what
is expedent, but try and find out what is
right, and with pure cart and true devo-
ton, 20 straight forward and do it. Be al
WAYS kind and cousiderate Of the fc lings
of others, and you will be very apt to have
your feelings and your rights respected
Watch against impatience of spirit
Ii you keep your heart always under the
dominion of the grace of Gods spirit, you
will be very apt to have your own power
of self-control complete and perfect. That
is a thing to be cultivated, ard is the fruit
of watchfulness and prayerfulness. Let 1t
be the business of your life TO strive for
large attainments in that way. 1t will be
your greatest safety from yourself, the
world and the devil, and will be shield
and tower of strength for you. %
May the good Lord bless and keep you
and yours, my dear child, in all your COM
ing experiences and trials Of life, and at
forwards receive you to glory is the prayer
Of your affectionate father.
L. POLK.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-21

A MELANCHOLY TRUTH.-It must be par
ticularly gratifying TO good Union men to
learn that the lai gest income tax is paid in
every section Of the country almost uni
formly by radical Republicans. In Miehi-
gan, for instance, that steady radical, Sen
ator Chandler, pays the largest income tax
Of any man in the State.-N. D. IHdePen-
dent
The Detroit Free Press quotes the above
and explains the statement that the radi-
calls SO uniformly enjoy large incomes by
the fact that they have had their hands ex-
clusively IN the public crib during the past
four years, with cnpaciOus pockets 10 Nil
from the peoples money, and no conscience
20 check them.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-21

THE REGpLAn AREY.-Thc increase of
the regular army viii probably engross the
attention of Congress at an carly day in
the session. lis present maximum force,
if fully recruited, would be about forty
three thousand Of all arns. GeneralGr
is understood to favor an increase Of forty
regiments Of the line. At present recruit
ing is confined to the new regiments, and
it is said, goes on more slowly than was at
first anticipated. Deseriions are also num-
erous from both regulars snd volunteers in
the West, and are giving the authorities
extraordinary trouble.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-21

Burnet. of the Quid Nunc, says We are
Has much Of poet as a sheep is gs at.
Well burn it, 'poets are born not made, "
and it is plain the editor of the Quid is not
even respectable rhymester. We promise
him IN epitah when he dies, free of charge
something after the following style:
aIIere lies the conductor of Crocketts Quid
Nunc,
A paper of genius, of fire, and Of spunki
In life. wi h the muses. he never could shine
For want of spark from the fire of 'ihe
niue,
Here let him lay-'every dog has its day.
And VIC pray he may neer find lhe devil TO
paw" HuntsgHis Ten.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-21

Having been requested 10 net as Agent
Ia, tLc Now York News, we must cheerful
lv comply with tho request. The NJ u
X,ws has for years been the firm and CON
sislcnt friend of the South. II has yindi,
Gated the South against the abuses ah"
slnndcrs and fann,icism OF the Nor'hcrh
radical pnrty, and sense OF gratitude, 'h'
dependent OF sound policy, Should pto'"p'
the South to patroniZr our Northern irlenus'
Contrast the News withlsuch II paper as
Hnrpers Wrckly--thc one devoted friend
that has suffered in our cause almost ns
much as we have, and the other an aVowcu
and unscrupulous enemy, and one OF the
leading organs that instigated the nggrcs-
sions upan IT'S that finally settled in the war.
Only tho other day ilarpers Weekly was
Landcdus with the grossest criticisms which
thc innrination could invent of the tortuics
and crueltics practiccd upon the Union
prisoners at Andcrsonyillc, designed to cS-
asnernte the Northern mind against Capt
Wirz, now ON trial, and thereby aggravate
the cnormity OF his supposed crimes, 50 as
TO prevent his acouittnl And yet peri
olical dealer, Of Galveston, Mr. -, in-
forms us that he sells more OF Harper th"h
any other Narlhern periodical We must
be permitted 10 express our opinion irahH'y
on this subject, and it is that we can scarce
ly conceive of anything more disgracelul
to us MS people than our continued pat
ronago of such an infamous and insulting
periodical We honestly believe 1t to be the
imperative duty of every true man ana
woman in thc South hcncefor h and forey9r
to discard such a journal, and never, under
any circumstances, to allow it to be seen on
their tables, or in the hands of any Of their
families. Let u.s. at least, show that We
have some sense and feeling of self-respect
left, even though We are a aub.ugatod peo-
nle. And let every one who has not been
so impoverished by the war that he cannot,
pay two dollars per year in grecnbacks for
the N. Y. News, or the Metropolitan Record
or both, (for wo ought to patronize bcth.l
Give us that small amount, and we will i'm
mcdatcly order copy. Subscriptions re-
ceived either at our Office in Houston or
Galycsfon.-GdI NeWS.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-21
Dr. ID. SAUNDERS.

RECENTLY OF wEATHE d,
INFORMS hic friends and the public generally
l that he is permanently located in the town of
Dallas whore he proposes the practice of his procs
zion in all it's various branches. He however bcgs
Indulgence TO state that ho has had great eXperience
in the treatment and cure of all chronic Diseases
Female complaints Dropses, Ulcers, Scuryey, Scrof-
nla sore eyes, &c, &c.
AS he appears before strangers, he hopes it may
not be deemed obtrsive to mention that he has had
The benefit of regular OF education in the old
Medical College Of Philadelphia, to which has been
added extensive practice of forty years. Iic has
many old acquaintances in the country, to whom he
Tefrrs with pleasure.
5-Resdoncc former dwelling of Col Stone.
Dallas, Sept. 23d, 1S65-2:tf
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-21

DIsrIXGUIsnED ARRIvAL.--Th Hon. Da-
yid G. Burnet-whose name is indssolubly
connected with the most glorious records OF
the history of Texas, he having been her
first President as Republic, when she
won her freedom. at San Jacnto-arrived
ia this city yesterday from Galveston, Tex
as accompanied by Professor Forshcy,
formerly n resident Of this city.
Ex-Prcsident Burnct went first to Texas
in 1878. For the distinguished part he
played in her history, his wise, prudent,
aud statesmanlike administration whilst
President, during thcmost critical period
of her struggle for libcrty-cspecinlly for
his humanity and firmncss in withstanding
the general and fierce clamor for the blood
of Santa Anna, when national prisoner
in his hands-Mr. Burnet has, ever been
held by his countrymen in the. highest es-
tecm and respect.
He is now near on to eighty years of age.
lie retains to surprising degree those
mental powers which commanded the re-
spcct of the heroes of SIN Jacinto, while
his manly dignity and unaffected courtesy
attracted their attention. He is physical.
ly, also, strong to degree unusual i'll men
of his years.
Despite the burden Of age and the many
bereavements lie has undergone his only
son having been killed at the close Of the
late war--Ex- President Burnet has res
ponded promptly to the call of his old COM
panious, the men of San Jacinto, of Mier,
of the Alamo, of the Santa Fe expedition,
to leave his quiet home ana proceed to
Washina ton, to intercede in their name
with the President of the United States for
the release of Jefferson Davis. 1t is q
solemn mission, and We know Of no more
dignifed, no more appropriate bearer OF
such petition, than this venerable gentle
man and eminent patriot.
Ex-Prcsidcnt Burnct is stopping Mt the
City Hotel We understand that he will
remain with us a few days ere undertaking
the fatiguing journey to Washington.
We notice that, ere he left Houston, he
was called on by Major Gen. Mower, U. 5.
A., commanding the Sub District, who treat
ed the venerable old man with the utmost
respect and kindness.-lf;ayane.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-21

Judge King Of Missouri, has just deliv-
cred his opiniOn-leetariHg The test oath IN
coHstitutioial, as er post Jaeto in its opera
ton, and therefore in violation Of the Con-
stiiution Of the United States. Il is the
first instance in which the new COnstitu-
ton has been brought TO legal test and
We trust, as We have no doubt viii be TIE
case, that its odious features will receive
the same marked condemnation BY ererT
couft in Missouri.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-21
The yiOksburg Herald, of the 2Oth has
the following:

The NieksburS Herald, oil ing zo'h mas
the following:
We are at liberty TO state, what wo have
known for some days that upon consulta-
ton with number of the citizens of this
place, Col! Saml Thomas, Commissioner Of
the Frcedmen's Bureau, has made Propo-
siiion to turn over the powers and duties oil
his office, 80 far as they relate TO Freedmen
to the civil authorities. At his request,
Hon. Walker Brooke, of this city, proceed
cd to Jackson on Saturday, to lay the sub
jcct before Gov. Sharkcy.
Col. Thomas designs at an early day,
whether the above mentioned offer is ac-
cepicd or not, to turn over the jurisdiction
in such cases, in this city, now exercised by
his Provost Marshal, to the Mayorof Vicks-
bmg. The Mayor of the city of Natchez
has been exercising these functions for some
time.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-21

Judge Jones, planter living near
Columbia, delivered himself TO the military
authorities yesterday morning and demand
ed an investigation Of his killing negro a
few days ago. He reports that the negro
was advancing upon him with a drawn
knife. and he shot him in self-defence. He
was committed to the military guard house
until a legal investigation can be made into
the circumstances Of the case.-TslegrgPh.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-21

IHAUGURATIoN OF THE PRINCE ALBERT
STATUE-0n the 26th ult., Queen Victoria
inaugurated the statue OF Prince Albert at
Coburg, in the presence of her children
She wore deep mourning, black dress and
bonnet with black veil thrown back, un-
der her bonnet the cap la Mary Stuart
The royal ladies' around her wore colors,
and the variety of their lively costumes
presented striking contrast to the sable
hues in which the principal parsonage was
attired.
The Queen stood up in her place while
anthems were sung by the choir, with an
accompaniment by the band. She stood up
while the Burgermeister of Coburg deliver
ed a long address to which no answer was
youchsafed. When the epeech came at last
to an end, there were lofty strains from the
band, more peals Of bells, more discharges
Of artillery, and at given signal, the lin
en- wrapper, and the gilt bronze of the
princes efigy stood out, with lis countc-
nance fixed upon the cOunteuancc of the
royal lady by whose unweari'd love it had
been real ed on its pedestal.
Presently the bevies OF da@scis, in green
and pink ribbons, stepped forward a one
by one laid before the pedestal their wreaths
and garlands. There was new anthem by
the choirs, and ns its last notes died away
the Queen withdrew, and all thought she
had gone back to her carriage, where she
handed 10 the Duke Of Saxe-COburg the
bunch Of flowers which had long lain before
her on the balcony Of the pavilion. These
flowers were laid by the Dake on the pedes-
tai, and along with them all those Of the
princes and prineesses, till the fragrant
mass rose high mp to the feet Of the statue.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-21

CooL1Es.-The Mobile Register has been
called upon by Capt. Thomas IL. Boyle,
formerly Of the ship Ticonderoga, and for
some time engaged in transporting China
men 10 Hayann:
lie is well acquainted with these people
and believes they will afford the best and
cheapest labor in the world. lie proposes,
on guarantee payment of their passage
money, to bring here, first from Cuba wi ere
their contracts are about expiring, aud af-
tcrwards from China, such numbers as may
be required.
They make good plantation hands arg
are unsurpassed as servants. They arc, OF
course, free, and can be hired from - 70
Sc per month, and require to be furnisheg
board and four suits Of clothing year.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-21

We learn that the Harpers are not only
tryingto injure us through their Publiea-
tions, but are even using their personal in
fuence against everything Southern. by
all means, lei us introduce other literature
in the place-o theirs. Let rs, if We can
or at least as far as we can, force cur book
men to bay from other publishers We are
in favor OF charity, but justice il sometimes
a necessity 6faL -Ners-
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-21

Harrie Leslie, the rope walker, in re-
cent exhibition Of his feats at bayfield,, c.
W was taken by the people to be the dew
II ana with cries Of Hd-n him = ''cut the
rope r he was let down a distance Of p
feet. catching at tree in his fall His
agent was severely beaten, and he marrow
l. escar.ed with his life.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-21

WHAT NE TIDE boEs.-A gentleman
walking along the docks had his attention
directed 20 the floating church. "Ah very
unstable principles here change tEieessin
every twenty four hoursi' he eHciaimed--
Listener couldn't see il and asked how q At
could be; and was answered; @Dont you
see it's High Church or Low Church accord
ing 70 the state Of the tidel
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-21

The Postmaster General has invited pro-
posals for the entire mail service OF tho
Several Southern States from July LIST, 1856,
to June 30ih, 1867, the latter date being
the time when the regular letting takes
place. and ihe time when contracts would
have expired, had there been no Interrupt
ton by the war. Proposals will lie received
by the ID Assistant Postmaster General til
October 3lst, and decision rendered by
Novcmber 10th,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-21

The Washington Union says: III Gen
Bntler bad been in heaven during the re
boiiion here, be would have stolen All the
gold Of the Eew Jerusalem, and run away
with The silver Of the Ark Of the CoTs
nant
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-21
TIN SHOP.

Y p. HILL would respectfully in
~ form the citizens of Dallas and the surrounding
country, that he has opened TIN SHOP in the
room Main street, formerly occupied by the Gov
arpJncnt sadde-tree shop, where he is prepared
20 10 all work in his line, and will in short time
have on hand full assortment of all kinds of
H'tn-yvare, Cooking stoves, SC.
Repairing done and new work made to order at the
shortcst possible notice.
He respectfully solicits share of public patronage,
and having an experience n fifteen years. feels
hesitation in guaranteeing all work to be done in
the best manner.
Dailus, Texas, July 18th, ls65-4i:tf
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-21
Cfutchfeld House

Da4IseS, icNSS.
tThos. f. CRUTCHFIELD, Proprietor.
(Rc-Opened.)
ySvHE Proprietor would most re-
n specially inform his old friends, and the trav-
cling community generally, that the above house is
opcned for the accommodation of Boarders and
the public, undcr the supervision of
John w. Lane,
who will spare trouble or expense sustain its
former reputation and make it quiet and desirable
home for He ceary trareier. In connection with the
house, is a good Stable, which will always be well
suppIicd with good provender, and attended by an
erpcrienced hostler. July LIST, 1SG5-i3:tf
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-21

The Louisville Journal says: aOur
neiehbor Of the Democrat couldn't wash
himself without losing good deal Of
ground.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-21
MALE AND FEMALE SCHOOL.
DALLAS, TEXAS.
BOARD OF INSTRUCTION.

r. ID. COUGHANOUR, irincpm.
Mrs. Lou. COUGHAN0uR, Assisfant
THE above institution was open
l. cd on ~
Monday, sept. 4. iSS".
Rates or Tuition per Session OF Twenty weeks;
FIRsT CLAss-orthogpphy Reeding, PEN
manship and First Principles otAri'hmeue' sio w
SECOND CIASs-Englsh Grammar. GeoGra-
ply, Phiosphy, History, Analysis oi the
English Language, Mental aud Written ~
Arithmetic and Compositions. Is oo
THIRD CLASS-Algebra, Geometry, Astron-
omy, Chemistry, Mental and Moral phhos-
ply, Botany, Geology, Rhetoric and Logic, - 90
IScinENTAI Fee ........,,,.,.,,.,,...,,,.. | %
The above prices are In Legal Currency Specie Ia
ken at It's market value.
Each student will be charged from the time of en-
cring school until the close of the same, with post
irsls 40 deduction for lost time except ia cases q pro-
iTaci,yi sickness.
The school will be taught in the brick building re-
Gently occupied by Ncv. Charles Carleton.
Dallas, Texas, Aug. 18th, 1SGb.-is;iy.