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The Fate of the Conspirators.

The announcement yesterday OF the
sentences of the conspirators concerned
in the death of the late President anC
the murderous assault upon Secretary
Seward, struck the community with con-
siderable surprise. Not, we imagine
that any doubt was felt of the guilt of al
the parties, or of the entire justice oil
their doom, for we have heard no such
doubt expressed, and cannot think there
is any room for it, but simply because
the matter bad been somewhat Withdrawn
from the public mind, and because there
is something inherently startling in such
a denouement of prolonged and tedious
trial. The AK of justice was held aloit
so long that it seemed to be fixed, when
suddenly it descends with terrible swift
ness, as if, without warning, upon til G
necks of those who have been really and
sufficiently warned by their own guilty
hearts.
1t will be remembered that the charge
on which four Of the conspirators are
condemned to death, and the rest with
one exception) to Imprisonment for life,
is to the effect that they conspired with
John Surratt, John Wilkes Booth, jeff
erson Davis, George N. Sanders, Beverly
Tucker, j acob Thompson, VIM. G.
Ceary, Clement C, Clay, Geo. Young,
Geo. Harper and others, to murder
Abraham Lincoln, to assault with intent
to murder VIM. II. Seward, and to lie in
wait with intent to murder Andrew
johnson and Ulysses S. Grant. The
specification recites all the circumstances
Of the assassination aud assault, in de
of the above charge, and spec
flying particularly that Spangler aided
Booth to enter the theatre and also to
escape that Harold aided Booth to es.
cape justice; that Payne assaulted Sec
rotary Seward that Atzerott lay in
wait for Gen. Grant; that Mrs. Surratt
was counseling with and assisting the
others; and that Mudd encouraged and
larbored the others.
Of those who are condemned to death,
he proofs Of guilt were conclusive and
overwhelming. OF the others, Spangler
was proved only to have aided in the
escape of Booth after the murder
O'Laughlin could not be shown to have
aid in wait for Gen. Grant, but he was
ound guilty Of belonging 10 the general
Arnold was found guilty,
'ut it is not known to what mitigating cir
he owes his escape from
leath. Mudd was proved to have enter /
aimed and harbored only Booth and Har-
old, whereas he had been accused of har-
,oring six others. The military swift /
less with which the sentences are 10 be /
arried into execution will prevent any
uch pressure for mercy from being
'rought to bear on President johnson as
would otherwise be the case. And yet,
up to the last fatal moment OF
o-day, appeals will be addressed to him.
But as be has carefully examined the
Phole testimony in the case, and has ap-
roved the several sentences under a
most solemn sense Of responsibility that
e will revoke the righteous Judgment of
be law Boston Journal
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SHOT BY A YOUNG WoMAN.-James
Kerr was deliberately shot with pistol,
on the 9th ult., by a Miss Munson,
while riding with him in carriage, near
Bowmanyille, U. G. 1t appears from
her voluntary statement that she taught
school last summer in Orono, and board
ed in the house of Kerr, who was a tav.
ern keeper, and a married man that an
intimacy sprang up between them, and
that they kept up correspondence by
letter. After Kerr was shot, and in the
immediate prospect of death, he asserted
that there was nothing criminal in this
intimacy. After being shot, and hearing
the click of pistol second time, Kerr
threw himself from the carriage, and af-
ter walking a mile and half, was taken
in a carriage TO Bowmanville. The ball
passed nearly through the body, and il
was supposed the wound would prove
fatal. Miss Munson gave herself up to
a constable, and confessed that she had
wilfully shot Kerr because he would not
give up her letters, and threatened to ex-
pose her unless she did not comply with
his wishes. She attempted to take her
own life with revolver, but it did not 60
of. She is said to be respectfully con-
nected, and had first-cass certificate
from the Toronto Normal School. At
he time of the shooting she was riding
with Miss Smith of Toronto, and was
accompanied by Kerr, who reluctantly
consented to go with them to Hampton
% take back the team. Miss Munson
Jays her companion knew nothing OF
ler intention to shoot Kerr. She has
,een committed TO Coburg Jail for trial.
Gazette.
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GEOGRAPHY AND History OF YER
MoNT.-There has long been felt the need
ofa suitable text book for instructiug the
children and youth of Vermont, in the
geography and history Of their own State.
For lack of such a book whole genera>
ton Of them has grown up in little less
than total ignorance of what they ought
first of all to know. Such ignorance will
hereafter be inexcusable, for the ueedful
book has been provided by Rev. S. r..
Hall. 1t is written in clear and plain
style, adapted to the comprehension of
children, yet sufficiently elevated for those
of maturer years. Each chapter is pro-
vided with questions to facilitate study
The book is highly recommended by the
Board of Education, and in pursuance Of
law passed two or three years ago, is to
be introduced into the common schools
of the State. We hope every parent
will see that his children are provided
with it, aud that they study it. A feature
of this book, found in no other school
book, is the Constitution of the United
States with explanatory notes and ques,
tons. These we're prepared by Rev. P.
Ii. White, by appointment of the Board
Of Education and are well calculated to
make that important instrument plain
and Ineligible not only TO the young, bat
10 those of ripper years. We bespeak for
The book an extensive circulation.
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MUNIFIoENT BEQUEsTs.-The New
Bedford Mercury states that the late Mrs.
Sylvia Ann Rowland of that city made
some noble requests, as follows;
"The sum Of $4,000 is given TO the
Orphans Home, and the further sum OF
$4,000, on the decease of three persons,
who are to receive the income during
their lives. To the City Government OF
New Bedford is given the sum of $780,
900, to be expended under the direction
of the City Government toward the in
PRODUCTION of pure water into the city,
and the encouragement Of manufactures
requiring steam power. To the city OF
New Bedford is given further sum of
to b invested by the City
Government, and the income appropriate
ed TO the encouragement of liberal educa-
ton here and the enlargement Of the
Free Public Library. To the trustees
is given $4,000, to be invested by them,
The income to be carefully divided among
such aged ard infrm females of the city
as may need relief. The trustees under
he will are George Rowland, Jr., DR..
William A. Gordon a Edward ID.
to each of whom is given the
sum of $4,000, and to DIR. Grodon, as
, mark of the testatrix' personal esteem
for his worth, further sum Of $4,000.
Thomas Mandel is the sole executor of
he will"
OF estate valued at w and
lalf millions, about one million is given.
way in legacies of various amounts.
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ISLAND POND ITEM5.-The custom
house officers of the Pond have great
times with smugglers. The other morn
ing, N. W. Bingham observing that g
passenger from Canada was wrapped W
in huge great coat rather more warmly
than the weather required, instituted M
examination, and delivered the man o
not less than a hundred ard sixty yard
of fine silk, which was suugly stored
away under his vest. A few weeks ago
the officers suspected that car load o.
oats might possibly contain some "wilC
oats" and upon probing it here and there
their suspicious were fully VERIFIED
They found among the oats sundry pack
ages, containing four hundred and ninety
pounds of nutmegs, as much cloves, ant
about hundred pounds each of indigo
and pepper. The average weekly value
Of the seizures at the Island Pond Gus
tom-house is nearly 5000.
Ga Thursday Of last week, Mr.. Johr
II. Baker, son of Dea. Samuel Baker o.
Greensboro, was ordained pastor of the
Congregational church at Island Pond
The exercises we're as follows: Introduc-
tory services by Rev. B. Frink Of Derby.
Sermon by Rev. z. II. White of Coveu-
try. Ordaining prayer by Rev. S. r..
Hall Of Bloomington. Charge to the
pastor, by Rev A. W. Wild of Greens
boro. Right Hand of Fellowship by
Rev. V. j. Hartshorn of Portland, Me-
Charge to the people by Rev. A. Il. Gray
of Coventry. Concluding prayer by Rev.
j. S. Clark Of Morgan.
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that new and important evidence has
been discovered which will exculpate
their client. The President was too III
10 give them an audience, and referred
them to Judge Holt. The latter, after
hearing Miss sjurratt, promised to present
the subject TO the President.
The sisters Of Harold, five in number
called also in body at the Executive
Mansion to ask for Communication, and
they, too, were referred to Judge Holt"
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stable on an execution against the plain
tiff. The plaintiff claimed that he failed
in the ground, as the scales were por-
ton of the real estate, and could not b.
attached and removed as personal prop
erty. The defendant claimed that they
were personal property, and as such were
subject to attachment and removal by
the officer. This case involves nice
question in regard to personal property
and real estate. 1t is somewhat of @
difficult matter to draw the line between
the two kinds Of property, and to define
clearly what species OF property are fix
lures, and what movable property. The
court decided pro fOrma that they were
personal property. The plaintiff took
exceptions to the decision of the court,
and the case will be determined by Su-
preme Court
W. D. Wilson, Crane & Bisbee for
plaintiff; P. X. Gleed and B. II. Steele
for defendant.
A. L. Waite g. Co. VS.. Geo. w. All.
ken.-Action of assumpsit on butter
contract in which the plaintiff, who is a
commission merchant, residing in Lowell,
Mass, claimed that be had advanced
quite large sum of money to the de
PENDANT, on the ground that the defend
ant had shipped to him large quantity
of butter. The butter was bought at the
fabulous prices incident to the high quo.
tations in gold, and then very suddenly
fell TO almost half the cost price. The
defendant claimed that it was a joint &C.
count between him and the plaintiff, and
that the plaintiff should share in the loss.
The plaintiff claimed that he was simply
selling the butter on commission of five
per cent. for the defendant, and therefore
should not share in the loss. The court
lecided in favor Of the plaintiff.
B. II. Steele, w. d. Wilson and H.
G. Wilson for the plaintiff; Young, Ro>
,inson, Edwards and Redfeld for defen-
LIANT.
The grand jury found a bill of indict-
nsnt against Frank Hamblet of Derby,
or stealing a gold watch chain and wal
ct. He was arraigned, plead guilty, and
vas sentenced to one years imprison.
nent in the State Prison.
The court adjourned on Friday of last
week. The present term was not as
ong as the June term is usually. There
we're but few jury cases tried These
7ere tried very thoroughly and it may be (
emarked that causes generally in the
'rleans County Court are tried with
reat thoroughness, both in eliciting the a
cts from the witnesses and arguing the q
'ses to the jury. q
Most of the railroad cases, which have S
eretofore occupied large space on the S
,cket of the court, haye been settled. t
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Rev Petroleum

Rev. Petroleum V. Nasty bits mag
nanimity a very hard blow in his advice
to President johnson, when he says, re
ferring to the treatment OF rebels. "Take
EN- back to your buzzum, and don't boo
initiate EN- by degradin condishuns.--
Give EN- a chance forgive us for whalln
Nv en-"
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CA-DARoUT.-Mr. Lorenzo Davis of
Albany, has given US an egg which a
female hen of his did, which measured
just 6 IL by s inches and weighs 4
ounces strong. The hen is well.
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Four of the conspirators we're hanged
On last Friday. The rest are in priscn.
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60 Rev. Thomas Bayne, for the past
three months chaplain to the 9Th regi-
ment, is home again. The regiment is
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APoLoGY.-The reason that we do
not say more of the "Hoss trot" and
Newport is because We
wish TO say just what we think when we
say anything, and ace kao,c too much for
that in this case.
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GLOSS TRoT."-The fourth was cell
ebrated at Newport by "hoss trot" and
n oana-oI
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-25

sued on payment Ola ratablo pro
portion Of the annual cost Of such
license.
z, Publishers ofnewspapers, whose
receipts thoreirom amount to $1,000
annually, may be liconsoc as manu-
ihcturers, and such license will COW
or all sales oftheir manufactures at
or from theplacc of publication, and
also the printing and sale OF bill
heads, circulars, dc.
s. A dealer is person who sells,
or offers TO sell, any goods, wares,
and merchandise of foreign or do
nestle production. The fact that he
has no warehouse, store, or other
fixed place at which his sales are
made, in no manner releases him
from his liability to license tax rs u
dealer, Every person receiving
consignmcnts of merchandise in
ships, boats, or cars, and etfecting
sales and delivering the same direct
" from such vessels or cars, is La
bic TO license rs n dealer, which Ii
censo should cover ali his sales.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-25

The former saw u steamer blow up,
with terrific explosion, She ran
TO the spot and found the only yes.
tigo of tho crai> 10 b. fragments Of
wood. bales, cite. The vessel was
painted white, and seemed to he u
small sized steamer resembling I"
transport.
A bark was near by, and is sup
posed to have taken Off all on board
The military authorities have re-
linquished the Government OF Sa'
vannah.
New York, Nov. THE Hcrald's
Toronto dispach says Il, d. Gowan,
Grand Master Of Orangemen has
published u manifesto declaring
that the Fenians are coming, call
ing the Orangcmen to arms.
Wadsman says it has positive in
formation they contemplate an in
vasion of tho provinces, Six hun
dred armed mon are now in Toron-
to.
Members of the Government arc
fratcrnizing with tho Fcnians, and
the Premier winks at the contem-
plated attack to tear the Province
from their British connection.
The Fenians are drilling in Tor
onto tonight, ,
The Horald's Washington special
says the circulation of gold certifi-
Gates will probably begin here to-
morrow. No moro fractional cur
rency will be furnished the North
ern market
No new cases Of cholera are re-
ported this morning.
New YORK, Noy. 6,-Bucnos
Ayres advices, to September 23rd,
say the war between the Allies and
Parguayans continues. The former
have recently gained an important
victory, having captured the town
Of Curugaty, after seigc Of SIX
weeks.
LOUISIANA ELECTION.
The election took place on the
9th. In the city Of New Orleans
the vote for Governor stood:
wells, 1921 Allen, 1900. Lieut..
Governor, VOORHEES,, Drmocrat, 1915
Tallaferro, Conservative Union, 1858
For Secretary Of State, Hardy Dem
ocrat, 6103; Edwards, c. u, 1901.
Heron for Attorney General Per-
ralta, for Auditor Gifin, for Treas
urer; Lusher, superintendent of
Education, all Democrats, received
large majorities over their oppo-
nents.
Congress, first District, Louis st.
Martin, Democrat, received 2448
votes, Judge Edward Able, G. U,
received $50. Second District, ia
cob Barker democrat, 2473; A. p.
Field, Conservative Union 366; j.
w. Overall, ind, ZIG; B. f. Lynch
ind, $50. Third District, r. G.
Wicklife, d, 381 VIM. Mitcotf, 81.
Fouto, Mohan, Finny, Gordon,
Duvignaud, Napeyre, all Democrats
elected to the State Senate.
The Democrats also carried the
entire ticket Off the Lower House.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-25

PIERRE SoULE-Our great South
ern Orator, the Hon. PIERRE SoULE,
it is announced by the telegraph,
has been receiving his pardon from
the hands of our genial President,
ANDREW JOHNSON; thus giving an
other proof that the President wants
all our prominent men, our most
efficient statesmen and other repre-
sentative Southern characters, in
the front ranks Of the nation again.
Indeed, under the present aspect
of affairs, this is the only true and
statesmanliko policy at all likely to
replace our country back into its
former pristine position and impor-
lance. And when such men as
General HAMPTON do take the lead
again the South, who can doubt that
American greatness, American stat
osmanship, will once more onliGht-
ell the world, and serve as a beacon
to all the nations Of the globe.
All hail, then, to these glorious
signs of Southern rehabilitation
South.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-25

TELEGRAPHIo.-Since the arrival of the
wires at this city, local has overheard the
following between two freedmen:
Ben-"Soy, Bill, does you unstan how
dey gets de spatches on dis here thing|
Bill, contcmptuously-"Y eyes, stree: did
you eber see de machine Mr.. Bridges takes
gayrotypes on?'
Ben-"Yes."
BHl--"Well, day has fixin like dat at
one end of de wire, and de news sets at de
other; and 80 dey takes impression by de
traction of electro magnitude"
Ben-"Some niggers knows too much
Austin InteLLiQencer.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-25

The result of recent election in
Ohio is far moro favorable to the
Democrats than is generally known.
The Democratic gain since last fall
alone, is 35,00O This will entirely
change the complexion of the legis-
lation of that State, as it will double
the present number Of Democratic
Senators and Representatives.. This
will secure the election of q Demo
cratic United States Senator to sue
coed John Sherman, whose torn OK
pircs in 1867. There is good reason
to believe, however, that ii the mean
time Mr., Sherman will act with the
Conservatives in Congress, and not
with the Radicals.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-25
Wasbineton COLLAGE.

This institution, situated In Lexington,
Va, and over which General Lee was in
auguraied President ON the "a Instant, has
now one hundred pupils, nnl To- Is cund-
IDENTIFY for as many more Ia few weeks
lie prospects are higher now than ever,
Hunter burned none ID the buildipgs, for
tunairly, IN his raid, bat the books Of the
library were nearly nll taken away, aud
laboratory completely destroyed. North
ern soldiers walked away with their poek-
cts full of meteorological and geological
specimens Il had taken half century T.
collect, and said TO be the finest in the coun-
try.
The College first came into existence in
l77i, but then MS Liberty Hall Academy,
A quarter of century later General
Wash ngton transferred TO II State stocks
10 the amount of fifty thousand dollars,
given him by tho State Legislature, nt
which time It's name was changed to WASH
ington Academy. In 1918 the charter was
again modified, giving II the name OF Wash
iugton College. Very soon after the Gin
cinnat Society, of Virginia, donated some
twenty thousand dollars, which has since
been followed by n bcquest of forty thons'
and dollars by John Robinson, wealthy
bachelor. This constitutes tho principal
cndowmenls Of the College. Tho College
buildings are five in number, in row, and
built Of brick, and from two to four stories
in height. On the central buildings sur
rounding tho cupola is fine marble statue
of Washington. The buildings are light
brown color, with massive white pillars
extending along the whole front. All Tho
buildings have been freshly painted outside
and inside, giving the whole q new and
neat appearance throughout. The situation
81 on u commanding height on one side Of
the town, and looking down upon it, and
for beauty and extent Of view unsurpasscd
The towering heights Of House Mountain
and Hogs Back in the rear present coun-
lerpavt view 10 the old Dundcrburg and
Crows Nest IN the rear Of West Point,
Then there arc the Green aills and the Sal
lings Mountains, with the lest, parts "t the
famous Blue Ridge so renowned for their
grand undulations and the emeral beauty
and richness of their waving woods In
all its glorious loneliness, as fnr as the eye
can see, stretches the expansive, fertive
and gorgcously magnificent Kanawha val
ley. But need not dwell on the scenic
beauty. Meantime there have been thou
sand graduates at the College Many of
these have been distinguished in the pro-
LESSONS, in the world Of letters and art, in
mechanics and war;
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-25
TEyE STATE OF TEXAS.

To the Sheriff Of Ellis County-Greeting:
NToU are hereby commanded, that you summon by
L publication, O. H. Bynum and II; W. Bynum,
who are non residents of this State to be and appear
before the District Court, to be holden in ana Tor
the County of Ellis at the Court House thereof in
the town Of Waxahachie, on the st Monday IN
Ma Tch, A. d. 1866, then and there TO answer the
petition of Samuel Mitchell, Jr., and next friend OF
Jesse B. Mitchell, filed in said Court, against the
said O. H. Bynum and i. w. Bynum, and Alleging
in substance, follows, to-wit That the said sam.
uel MITCHELL Jr, and Jesse 3. Mitchell are tho legal
owners and holdera of certain promissory note, IN
writing, made and executed by said o. IL. Bynum and
+. W Bynum, on tho nth day of January, A. ID.
1885, and delivered to Samuel Mitchell, Sr and paya-
BILE TO Samuel Mitchell, ST., order, which said note
then and there endorsed in blank to The plaintiffs
in this suit by which said note the said defendants,
O. ii. Bynum and +. w. Dynum, then and there pro
missed to pay before the LIST day of January A.
D. 1868, TO said Samuel Mitchell, Sr., or order the
sum of Twenty five thousand Dollars S25 0O0) which
said note Is credited by $4,000 March llth 1862 also
by $1,000 March 9Th 1861. BY means of said note
defendants became liable to pay to plaintiffs the sum
OF money mentioned in said note, with the eXc.pion
of the credits Aforesaid and interest On same from
the LIST day OF January 1865 at the rate u per cent
per annum, and although said sum ofmoney has long
since been due and payable, yet defendants have fail
ed and reiprcd to Jay The same, to the damage of
plaintiffs, thirty thousand dollars Plaintiffs prey
for judgment &c.
Herein fail not, hut have you then and there before
said Court this writ, with your return thereon, show
ing how you have executed the same.
Witness, w. u. Hague, Clerk Of the
sEAX, \Dstrict Court Oh ILLS county, dlNeu
N@0 under my hand, .nd Seal of said Court,
- ~ in the town o. WaxGhaohie this the I'd
day Of November :. y. 1865
W. +. HAGUE Clork D, @. t. G.
BY BENZ. +. HAWKINS, Deputy.
Isspid November 2, 1865.
w. i. HAGUE, elk D. c. T. c.
by DEsJ i. HAWKINS, Deputy.
Came to hand same day issued and executed by
ordering publication in the " Dallas Herald Tor
four successive weeks. This November ID, 1865.
NJ. SKEEN, Sheriff of Ellis County.
BY o. o. MOORE, Deputy.
q Bynum and f. w Bynum will take notice
and appenr accordingly This Nov I'd. 1865.
NJ SXEEN, Sheriff Of Ellis County.
Iq.t,yal By o o. MOORE, Deputy.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-25

Massachusetts, is the first and
only State that has had its claims
for volunteers allowed by the Gen
eral Government. Like the indi-
vidual who made up for coming late
to his business by gong away early,
Massachusetts, atones for it's delay
in putting its men in the war by be-
ing the first to get its pay therefor
from the nation.