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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11


liyrnislnoi Court adjourned ~ late hour
on Saturday night last, after laborious
session II ten days, during which all che
cases on the docket were called and acted
on, though many were continued for want
OF lime, During the term two important
questions were decided by Judge Scott.
Ia The case of Freeman Is Wit, a ease
Of debt on note executed In 1861 the
defendant rendered into Court tho amount Of
che note, Interest, and cost, In the legalten
der notes Of tie United States. Held By
me Court that the tender was legal aud
plaintiff compelled to accept the money In
full dlschargc OF his demand
In the case Of the State Us Nevlls for a
violation Of an acI Of the Legislature pass
ed in lSG5, prohibiting the sale Of spirilu-
ons liquors within6ve miles of the town of
BALLAST Held By he Court that the act of
the Legislature was valid and in full force,
aud that the Court was not bound by the
military order of Gen. Granger declaring
all tho acts of the Legislature Of Texas,
passed during the rebellion ''illcgitimate.'
That the Court, in ali its rulings, would be
guided by tho laws existing and in force
during the rebellion, except when contra
ycncd orannulled by Gov. iIamilion's Pro-
clamations. That the intent and meaning
ofthe following paragraph in Gov. Ilamil-
toms Proclamation, dated Galveston, July
25th, to wit; All laws, or pretended laws,
Facts, or resolutions ofany legislature, con
"yen,ion or other authority, or pretended
"authoriiy, based upon a supposed dissolu-
"tOn of the Union, or inconsistent with the
"idea ofToxas being an integral part Of the
a"Uni,ed States Government, are inoperatiye
"and void, and no longer TO he respected or
"obeycd by the public" applies alone to
those laws raising and arming the malitia,
fixing punishment for avoiding the con-
script act, and those acts sustaining and as
sisting the rebellion, and that all laws re-
lating 10 the rights Of trade and commerce
win, in every instance, be enforced.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11

BoIs DARc SEED.-A large amount Of
Bots Dare seed is now being gathered in
this County. The seed readily sells for
$40 per bushel, specie at this point. 1t is
calculated by those best informed on the
subject, that about 1900 bushels will 9
gathered in this County. These seed are
for the St. Louis market, where they now
command a very high price.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11

BGw. X. Masten who has just returned
from Austin says Gov. Hamilton, will or
der an election for delegates to Conven-
ton soon. He supposes from what the
Gov. told him, the election will take place
on the 10th December next and the dele
gates viii assemble at Austin on the 10th
January, 1866. The proclamation order
ing an election may be looked for soon.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11
Chr 5lallaa 9srala.
PUBLISHED EvnnY SATURDAY MORNING,
by JOINT W. SWINDELSs.
HATES Orr ApvEuTgsrN.!,

10 Oar charge Tor announcing candidate for
Stale or District Offices il sl5, and Tor County or Pre-.
einot offices g dO,tpnyablc Invariably when the
announcement Is made.
80 The aboye rates are In legal teuder. Specie
received AZ Ia markct value, " save trouble OF
calculation, at cur old rates.
~ IN in;i.re We will charge the usual advertising
raioa for all obituary notices. A,ere announcements
OF marriages aud deaths will be Inserted gratis as
her, toion, but II they exceed this We must charge
ior them.
E1- Wheat, or produce Of any kind that can
use aiken at the best market price, for all dues 10
this Office.
I5-E II. CrsniHG Telegraph oihcc, Houston, and
Mcssrs. GlLBRRr Co. SlrRnd, Galveston, Texas. are
authorized to act as Agents for the Dallas Herald In
those ci,ics. 80 ...
GS'.JOB WORK Of all kinds executed
wt.ai ncnfnsas and dispatch.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11
Lotsor from Millioan.

f'~"@f %'''f "" f'"f'f
Dan Nfraid ;--On my arrival here
fund cotton King Of cOmnerce q. usual,
aud ~ high raies--26 eants being nboui tho
aye,agi price, n lot Of ten bales sold as hlel,
~ ~ cents yesterday, strictly ,midlling.-
Wool Is low aud but little doiuR, Is cents
bging tho ruling rate. Plonr Is worth $50
10 SjOJ--saw The cash paid q, SO 90, tho
article Is very scarce ia, Mlillican, and for
SOFAS time TO come II will had a ready sale
at or nboye the present prices linslness
lao e il very brisk, the cars are loaded each
day To their full capaoiy for the coast
From Waco on tho Braxos down To this
poiul, every road IL thronged with cotton
Wagons; tho Bruzos planters. ARE all busy
picking cotton aud hunying IL of to mar
kct.
iini the object of this communication Is
10 call attention TO the restrictions ou our
produce trade and rs the people of the mp.
per cuua,ry have no other medium except
the Herald, hope Won will keep them ad-
'vised rs far as possible, The Provost ilai sh-
ais are stopping all produce, which have
not the planters oath, thnfhe produced and
sold Sc. as the case may be- illats,id cotton
wool, -four SO, was never the property Of
'he ophici' rhlt pthles " s'lvi '"hS'"'i
assignment, TAX orolherwlse--thnt tue par
ty is not embraced in any OF the exceptions
OF the Proclamation Of tho President 29ih
day OF May 1865, and is not worth over
$4,000, and hasiaken the oath OF Amnesty
So To be sworn to before Provost Marsh
nj, Chief Justice, Clerk of the County Court
or Notary Public, and the certificate of two
good and res pectable citizens annexed that
they are we'll acquainted with the snid par
~ making said oath, and his siatcmentun-
der oath is entitled to full fnith and credit.
A Further order has thisdny been shown me
by the Provost Marshal of this place from
Headquarters Provost Marshal General, De-
partmcnt Of Texas, requiring one half of
all produce received here and at other points
TO be held by them until full and satisfac-
tory evidence is shown that the Freedmen
have been paid for their labor, or the pay
ment amply and sufficiently secured, The
evidence OF this can be made by oath, the
same MS producers oath and should be GER
tilted to by rs many good citizens, and these
papers with tue first or all embodied in one,
sent with each lot of prodnce to market the
same to accompany your bilis or tad'ng 10
me various Shippers anu Haaraets ih'enasu
for: Ihese regulations are ana VIII De
strictly ehiorcea oy an PROVOST Marsha's:
10 illustrate now matters work. a ciiiaen OF
Dn.las county shipped lot OF co'toh 70
Miilican only icw days ago ana as ne haI
no producers on.h papefs, ms co''oh is ieiu
iot ~ p'oo., ~, asSy !. u'gs u. ny zap,
Ia',oi VI sa'i .'me, = ns us w "
,us PRIV III ,ne p'yuu.es pape' re ~
IVl'S INV hioiOi "i''tu"t ioSV"iSo VI 'iVi
hcnr'ug. nasH a.ou ~ ,auAe :. pun, ~
'na. ~, na unIe ~, ,h ~, 'enr,,.' mmu
nor arrive mere - ii''u 'iei, prou"ce aPP,o-
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11

gGS The News says that immense guam
titles of cotton are accommodating al Mili-
can, the terminus of the Central Railroad
The road has not transportation enough to
takeit off as fast as it arrives.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11

BG5-Thc card of Charles Frederic Jenny,
Commission Merchant and Dealer in For
eign and Domestic Exchange, will be found
in our paper today. He makes Cash adj
vauccs on coasignments, and solicits pat-
ronage.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11
nsy-Tbe editor of the Henderson Times

BEJ~The editor of the Henderson Times
thus announccsa "family event;''
LATE ARRIvAL.-At the residence of the
publisher of the sTimes' on the morning
of the 18th, q strange looking individual of
the female persuasion. She had never been
seen in these parts before, but appears to
consider herself perfectly at home, and ex-
hibits no disposition TO leave. The name
of this stranger has not yet been made pub
lie but will be in due time.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11

bSyWe learn that up to the 3rd inst,
about 700 persons bad taken the oath and
been registered as voters in Denton Coun-
ty. This is very near the voting strength
of the County before the war.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11


| THE EXECUTIVE ORDER RELEAsINa Al
ExANDER STEPHENS AND OTHERs.-- The fol-
flowing is the Executive orderreleasing Mr..
Etephens and others from Imprisonment:
III Executive OFFICE, Oct, II, 1865.
\ Whereas, the following named persons,
5owit: John A. Campbell, of Alabama;
Dohn Fl. Reagan, of Texas; Alexander II.
Stephens, of Georgia, George A. Trenholm,
pf South Coroina and Charles Clark, Of
Mississippi lately engaged in the rebellion
against the United States Government, who
|are now in close custody, have made their
submission TO the authority of the United
Estates, and applied 10 the President for
pardon under his proclamation; and where
Jas, the authority of the Federal Govern
lment is sufficiently restored in the afore-
Isaid States to admit of the enlargement of
said persons from close custody, il is order
Jed that they be released On giving their
paroles to appear at such time
land place us the President may designate,
to answer any charge that he may direct to
be preferred against them, and also that
they will respectively abide until further
orders in the places herein designated, and
not depart therefrom: John A. Campbell,
in the State of Alabama; John II. Reagan,
in The State of Texas; Alexander II. Ste
phens, in the State of Georgia; George A.
Trenholm, in the State of South Carolina;
and Charles CLARK, in the State of Missis-
sippi; and if the President should grant his
pardon to any Of said persons such persons
parole will be thereby discharged.
> ANDREW JOHNSON, President.}
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11
Aldermen.

EY-We learn that the recent rains have
had q most beneficial effect on the wheat
crops, all the late sowing is now up, and
looking we'll, the prospect for an abundant
harvest next year. were never more prom
Using.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11

DSa'Wc have received communication
rom D. L, s. being n review Of The speech
of Judge Il. W. Scott, in this place during
the session Of the District Court. Its great
length, procludes its publication this week,
but VIC will try and make room for it in
our next.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11
Administr3tOr's Notice.
AdministratOr's Notice,

A T the September Term, 1855, Of
IA the Probate Court Of aufman County, State
Of Texas, letter. Testamenfary were issued to the
undersgnfd as Executors Of the last will and testn-
ment Of Alexander Hitffcn, deceased All persons
present them within the nne prescribed By law duly
authenticated, they will be barred. And ali Der.
sous indebted 70 the estate are notified 10 Pay ims-
diatey. VIZ. n. HITrsOS. lr--
@. H. HITTSON, &eeuo1t
Kaufman. Oct 7fh 1e65-f-aur
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11

AMsEsTy 0Arns.- 1860 persons have ia
ken the amnesty cath in Dallas County,
most Of them have been registered as vot-
ers, what County can beat this?
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11

Ray A military commission is in session
in Houston for the trial of soldiers and
others who have violated the laws or arti-
Giles of war.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11
TME ATATE OF TEXAs.

To Ge Sheriff n Eiiis County Gre,tag;
NTOU are hereby commanded, that yen summon, 10y
i publication, q. II. Dynnm aud II. w, bynnm'
who are residents Of this Stne, 70 appear
before the District Court TO he holden In and for
tho County Of Ellls at the Court House thereof IN
the town OF Wuxshnchle, on the LIST Morday IN
Ma rch, A, d 1866, then aud there TO answer the
petition Of Samuel Mitchell, Jr, and next friend OF
Jesse Mitchell, filed In rnid Court, against the
said o. II. Bynum aud i. Bynnm, AMI nilodgng
IN substance, us follows, to-wii: That the SAN .ani.
uel Mitchell Jr and Jesse D. Miche. are .ha legal
owners and holders Of certain promissory note, IN
writing, made and executed by said q. H. Bynnm und
+. w. Bynum, on the Iih day of January, A. H.
1885, and delivered TO Samuel Mitchell ST.. and paya-
BILE 10 Samuel Mitchell Sr., or order, which said note
then and there endorsed In blank 10 the plaintiffs
In This suit, by which sad note the said ieiendants
o. ii Bynum and y. W. Bynnm, then and there pro-
missed TO pay on or before the LIST dny of January, A.
ID. 1853, TO snid Samuel Mitchell, Sr or order, tho
sum of Twenty five thousand Dollars (S250OO) which
said notes credited by sa,2Oo March llh 1863, also
by $1,000 March 9Th, 1861, BY means Of said note
defendants became liable to pay IT, plaintiffs the sum
OF money meni Toned In said note, (wh the exception
of The credits aoresnid,) anu interest same from
tho LIST day ofJannary, 1862 Mt the rate Of per cent
per annnm and although said sum OF money has long
since been duo and payable, yet defendants have fail
ed and refused to pay the same, 10 the damage of
plaintiffs, Thirty thousand dollars. Plaintiffs pray
for Judgment. &c.
Herein fail not, hut have you then and there before
said Court this writ with your return thereon. show
ing how yon have executed the same.
Witness, w +. Hague, Clerk Of the
SEAL ADisfrict Court of Ellis County. Given
4 - under my hand and Seal of said Court,
y Q ~ in the town of waxahachie, this the I'd
W F HAGUE Clerk d, G. L. C.
By BENZ +. HAWKINS, Deputy.
Issued November g. 1885.
BY BEsJ, \. HAWKINS, Deputy.
Came to hand same day issued and .xecuted by
ordering ublicotion in the 81 Dallas Herald" for
four successive weeks This November 3D. 1865
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11

GY'Thc publisher of this paper expects
to leave for the coast cities next week, for
the purpose of replcnishing hia stock Of
paper, so. Persons indebted to lis, are
therefore earnestly requested to come for
ward and settle at once.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11

MILrrknr NECESSITY AxD CrvTL DrTro.-
military necessity was The great CRY By
which radical measures was forced upon
the country during the war. Civil ueces-
sityT bids fair 10 undo the most Of these,
and render the remainder much more BARN
less fhan The most sanguine could have
hoped .-Bosfo1 Cbrrs>T.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11

lESr We call special attention to the card
of Messrs. Marchbanks Thompson s Co.,
Millican. The senior of this firm, Mr..
Marchbanks, has long been known as a
merchant in Waxahachie, where he has
many friends. We commend the firm to
our readers as every way reliable.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11

nGg-W We learn that the citizens of Kauf-
man have established a private weekly
mail to this place, leaving Kaufman on
Monday morning and Dallas on Tuesday
morning. We hope to see similar arrange
ments effected by all the surrounding coun-
ties.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11
Wa. J. DUNN, crk Co OF D Co.,
81 by JAS. p. Tn0nAs, Deputv.
COpartnersI,iD.

WE, the undersigned, have form.
eda copartnershlp ior thu iran.ac,ion OF a
General Commission Business. In tho div
OF New YORK, under The irm \. H. DnOwER q
co, to take effect October lst, Us.
We shall be prepar TO afford fall facilities upon
consgnmcnis, aud devote o, time and care TO 40
interests Of correspondents. aud beg TO refer Il &
long period In rho past as security for the fntur.
Marble se address J, III, BROwER a 90. mo a.
South Street, New York J. u. BROwER.
ptEGI D, B. BLYDENBURGH
". II. SELLERS,
NEW YoRK Sent a. Iac5- s.cr,o
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11

srAx1ox's NosE.-The "0ld Guard' says
FELTON,, candidate for the United States
Senate from California, once urune Stan
ton nose in open court, until the blood
spouted like water from pnmp. Should
FELTON, be elected Stanton will probably
keep brigade Of cavalry to stand guard
over his nose.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11
CITY MILLS, DALLAS, TEXAS.

VHE undersigned having become
N sole proprietor oftle above named Mills, situa-
ted in the town of Dallas woald respectfully give
tice TO the patrons of the MILL and the public gene
successful operation. capable Of grinding 500 bushels
of grain In "a hours Wheat ground at the usual
rate (one-fith to), aud we promise to make as goo
-four and as much of IL TO the bnsheI as any mill In
Northern Texas Contracts for any quantity Of 1our
filled at short no.ice.
Corn will be ground on Saturday of each week.
Flour aud meal always on hand for sale. ~,
WIN. II. SHERWOOD.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11

nTEx-President Burnett Of this State
has reached Washington City. He is the
bearer Of the petition Of the veteran Tex
ians in behalf Of Mr. Davis.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11
NOTICE.

gESHE undersigned most earnestly
n appeal to all those indebted to them, either by
diatcly as arc in debtand are compelled TO have
money. Those owing wheat will deliver 1t at Cedar
Springs Mill, or w. II. sherwoods Mill in Dallas.
Our cards are In godG order, and doing good work
making as good rolls as can be produced In the
State Wheat, corn, bacon, lard, and all kinds OF
country produce taken in exchange for carding or
for rolls. at the highest market prices. Il
E5- Rolls always on hand for sale, at 80 cents per
pound. ELLIS L MORROW
Dallas Aur TO- 1sG5-49tf
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11

NOTICE.

A LII persons .indebtedTto the un
IA dersigned for medical attendance, either by
note or open account, contracted before LIST day of
September. 1865 are hereby notified to come up at
once and settle Those having open 3cconnts are re-
Wheat and corn will be received at the market
rices, delivered to me In town.
sAML. D. PRYOR.
Sept 2, 1s65-51:tf ~
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11

Eay@ We regret 10 hear that the mail from
Waco to Austin has been again discontin-
ued.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11

OUH ConroRATIoN.-The citizens of Dali
las viii rejoice to learn TINT Gov. Hamilton
has appointei full hoard of municipal Of
ficers for the town of Dallas, viz:
John NJ. Crockett, Mayor.
W. W. Peak,
VIM. II. Thomas
C.G Newton, Aidermea.
A. HARDWOOD,
D. B. Thomas,
j. NJ. Brown, MARSHALL
1t is to be hoped The officers will qualify
and proceed to business without delay
They are all good mer, and we feel assured
that they win do their whole duty in pre-
serving law and order in our thriving town
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11
Final settlement.
.M. NJ. WIN, Jr., Guardian Of

!" N N W9-f-ff u . y 'a1 u'.I q
w r. J. West, non courrs urufit, hes tiled IN
nv ~cs biz fnsi account current with said estate
forsi her nth his petition praying for fnal dis-
clarrr This l. fhsrefors 70 notify al persons M
fsre.fsd. 70 come forrnrd At the November Tern.
1896 of the Probate Court 70 b h<li ~ the Corrt
HoiIss IN he town q Dallas, ID. last nonfzF
ths z7fh dry % November. 1855. ard conisst ~
sans. nfhsy think proper
W. J. DrEE err @. G. d. Co. T.r-
ort-sr . 1ssy--sr.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11
Publication of q. S. Laws.
Fiake's BuIIeiin Of.ee,)
GALVESTON, Oct. 20, 1855.

GALVESTON, Oct. 20, 1855.
Having been appointed u2lisherso fthc Laws, etc.
of the United States for the State of Texas by the
Honorable Secretary of State, we respectfully inform
those desiring to become acquainted with the Natio a
al legislation of tho past five years, that CON-
menco the publication of said Laws in the "Bul.e-
tin 4" in about two or three weeks.
Every Law passed by Congress, evary Treaty, Proc
lamation etc., since the commencement of tho late
war, il'be published in paper. Those desiring
to have the Laws complete would do well to subscribe
to tie Bulletin at once. Only few hundred extra
co pies containing the Laws will be printed.
f. FLAKE g. Co.,
[nos;2wl Publishers.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11

DALLAS COUNTY.
iifAkEN or ~ sam,,si A. Keel aud esfrayed Ls
fre " hsets. :. y. fsecinet No. y, q hay HORSE,
Al ssp, aud spe Liailr iRoS CRAY HoasE,' ors
ysarspld, ubout II hands high, branded no on The
len .houideri appraised at SIS. Is,atsl
TAKEN UP by Nah 4, Ewait aud .,,,.,sJ he.
fore H. H. Lasairr, J. II. In Prcclnet No g. on. YOKE
on ONES, one q Brown, and one q Willie ard vi.
Of The right aud two splits In the len ear. branded
Ut connr,ted an the hip appraised al $50. IO.stel
i. TAKEN w by Thulsa n. Johnslan, aud e.t ra,.d
tefe,e q. ". Balfd, J. y. Prscinct No. 1, on. nay
STALLION, years old past, appraised at Slsi az.
BAY iioHsE,5 yearsoid, alef his frsi white, 4hi,.
tlh rom br,we-nth nostrlls aud eyes Appraised ~
s2a aud one BAY MARE, 5 years old, len hind
nor white, appraised a. so. tsatel
TAkEN UP by N, q, McAdams, In Precinct No
2, Dtllas pouniy, and esirayed bciore A. Myas. / p
one YELLOW noksk. abrut years old, ia hands
high, branded DID on the lpfi shoulder; Appraised 10
$50 Also, one SOkREfi MARI MULE meals mos,
star In nfehead. white spot on right shoulder and
flank, with white hairs on tho body, years old,
about Il hands high, branded AZ on tn. right thigh;
appraised to se5.
Wa. J, DUNN, cl'k Co CT d Co.,
lEStI by JAS p. TnosAs, Deputy.
..yl.N KAUfMAN COUNTY. lf ll f..'
TAKEN UP by John Wilson and posted bef re
Q. Hart J, y. Precinct So.6, one YOKE OF OXEN
onea white aud rcd pided, years old MA KIDD With
crop on right and under halferop M len ear. branded
on right hip with blotch the other a black OF,
WIN white spot In forehead, years old same a,k
as ,he flsr, branded on lefl hip with b U; appral,
ed ny a. uenegan aud II. ]. Jones nj $40
v, H. A, HINDMAN, crk Q. Q. K.c.
Kaufman, Nov. 0, ls6i-o3we
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-11-11

DARTIES, holding any u. s. or c
a $. Property, will relieve Themselves Of ,pnoh
trouble and expense. by delivering tho same to me a.
Dallas, Texas, withou delay.
N. T. JOHNSON,
U. s Agent for collecting Sur. Properly, Ds,lasCo
Dallas. Texas, Nov. 4, 1865-S.2w. 4
, 1865-08-25
From the London Times, august ~
A AND

There are many Of our readers who
are, perhaps, not aware that we yrster-
day announced d great naval victory and
the sack of a considerable town For
the sake of these we may state more pro-
minently that the Brazilian squadron 10
the river Parana has nearly destroyed the
Paraguayan squadron, after an engage
ment of nine hours, and with a loss of
from LOO to 1000 men while on the
other hand the P%araguayans have invaded
the Brazilian territory and captured the
city of Borja, on the eastern hank of the
Urugay, after five days fighting. The
conflicts of South American chiefs have
, 1865-08-25

the same unfortunate state of things be
permitted to continue in the Rural Schools,
I shall at any rate have the consolation of
knowing that the fault does no. rest at my
door, for that / haze couscientiousIy done
my duty in this matter-Libera,i amman
mean.
Thanking you for your patient courtesy,
I am, Dear Sir,
Very truly yours,
JNO. c. DUBOIS.
, 1865-08-25
FRIDAY. 25TH AUGUST 1865.

The anouaIrrturn has just been issued
ofalI the sans paid fordu'y cni"surance5
against fire during the past year by each
Of the fire Insurance companies Of the
Uoited Kingdom. This is 'he first and
will be the only return embodying The
dliftreutiaI rates of dnty on stock Us. Cd.
per cent?, and buildings aad iuraiiuro
Us. per cenr.), those d]iffrrcutjal rates
which commenced at midsummer, 1864,
and which were wholly inconsistent with
any logical theory, having now been abo-
IiShed by the uniform reduction TO Is, 81.
IL appears that the Bcrai has the largest
relative proportion Of i~"sorauc"s on
stock -
Name Of Office, At Is 81. 81 IS, Total.