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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-30
The Petition to Gen. Candy,

II is known to our readers that petition
numcrously signed, was sent from shreyc-
mort TO Gen. Candy by our neighbor, Dr.
Lacy, editor of the Caddo Gazette. The
DIR. has returned and made n report, through
the columns of his paper, OF the result OIL
his mission. lie says:
The object OF our 7sit TO the city was TO
present petition signed by large nuns
her of our citizens to Gov. Wells and Maj
Gen. Canby, in which the conduct OF the
colorod troops was sent FORTH and asking
for relief from the petty annoyances with
which we had been unnecessarily subject
ed. The petition also embraced q request
that white troops be substituted, if the pub
lie interests required guards to be station
cd here.
We waited upon Gov. Wells, and was
treated very kindly. He accompanied us
TO the Head Quarters Of Gen. Candy, ana
presented in a favorable light, the object OF
our mission. The petition had previously
been sent by Gov. Wells to Gen. Candy,
and the latter had forwarded it to Gen.
Hawkins at Alexandria. We were shown
the duplicate of the letter sent to Gen.
Hawkins which instructed him to investi-
gate the matter. and if the complaints were
real to have them corrected, and exemplary
punishment inflicted upon any colored SOL
dier who should commit any outrage, or in
suit n citizen.
Being left along with Gen. Candy, We
stated fairly, fully and frankly the exist
ing condition of affairs in this locality.
lie gave us q patient and attentive hear
ing. and in conclusion, he assured us that
he would give TO Shreveport every protcc-
tion. and that we should receive at his
hands the same treatment which was ex-
tended to other places. That the past was
buried with him, and that antcccdents were
nothing While he did not promise to re-
move the colored troops, he gave us to un-
dcrstand that no useless military restric-
tions should be imposed upon ns, and that
we should not be harrassed by the insolent
bearing of the colorei troops.
lie pointed out the difficulties and en-
barrassments under which the government
labored, resulting from the incapacity and
inefiicicncy of many of the officers and
agents. That he was removing all VINO
failed to discharge thier duties, or whose
action and example was prejudicial to the
interest of the country.
When we stated that Shreveport had no
claims upon the government, nor did we
ask for any special favors or privileges,
only that protection which was promised to
all who obeyed the laws, he expressed in q
handsome and cordial manner the senti-
ments which we have already referred to.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-30

The gentlemen just chosen in Tennessee
to represent the State in the next Congress,
are as follows:
l. Nathaniel G. Taylor, Progressive.
2. Horace Maynard, Progressive.
3. Col. VIM. b. Stokes, Progressive.
4. Edmund Cooper, Conservative.
). Wm. p. Campbell, Conservative.
6. Dorsey d. Thomas, Conservative.
Z. Col. Isaac r. Hawkins, Progressive.
g. John LeftWich, Conservative.
Four Progressive; four Conservative;
The classification usually made is SIX
Union and two Conservative.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-30

There is n newspaper published at New
Orleans. says the Galveston News, called
the Tribune, published by colorcd man,
and said to be edited chiefly by Hon. Thos.
j. Durant. Lately there has been q diff
Guilty about negroes riding in the street cars.
The Tribune threatens bloodshcd. 1t said
among other things, "tho African race will
now fight for all thatis dear to man" Whom
the gods, etc. Durant waited OH Gen. Can
by. The latter is said to have remarked
that he could not see any grievancc--that
the negroes could not claim the right to
force themselves upon the company of white
people, etc. Thcreupon Durant rose in u
tragical manner and exclaimed: "There
will be blood shed thcn!' "Ah!' said Gen,
Candy, at is true that there is but small
force of United States soldiers here, just
nova mere handful; if there should be
bloodshed may find it difficult to keep or
DER but have lately paroled over 10000
Confederates, and it is possible that if l
should need their services to preserve order,
l might obtain tbcm.'
Tho Republicans are troublcd Wendell
Phillips admits that they must have the ear
of President Johnson, in order to success,
but that they have not got and do not know
how to get it. Papers of mark which, but
a few days ago were Republican in tone,
are now thoroughly Lemocra.ic. The New
York Herald is notable example. This
doscrtion is Il prophecy of the sinking cf
the ship. The Herald has not much reason
but possesses powerful instincts. Every
where the party of law and constitutional
ty is .jubilant, while its opponents are be-
wildered and choplallen. 1t is to be hoped
that the good signs will continue. If they
do, the Republicans will scarcely be visible
CT tangible in six months more at farthest.
-Gal. News.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-30

NEGro TEsT1NoxY.-It is the rule in AL
ALBANIA. We believe, that negro testimony
shall be taken in all cases arising among
the negroes themselves or between whites
and negroes. 1t is prohibited, as We I'M
derstand, in cases which involve white per-
sons alone. Whether these rules are to OF
tain in Texas is not yet made known.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-30

A contract has been entered into obetween
Government and the Atlantic and hissis-
sippi iSteamshipline, to carry the mails daily
from ST. Louis 10 New Orleans.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-30
TIN SHOP.
~ CITY MILLS, DALLAS, TEXAS.

INHE undersigned having become
u sole proprietor fthe above named Mills, stua =
ted in the town Of Dallas, would respectfully give no.
tice 10 the patrons Of the mill, and the public gene
rally, tlat the mill Is now in excellent order and
successfs operation, capable Of grinding 900 bushels
Of grain In "a hours Wheat ground at the usual
rate oneffth toil), and promise to make as good
-four aud much Of IL to the bushel any mill in
Northern Texas. Contracts for any quantity of flour
flled at short notice.
Corn viii be ground on Saturday OF each week.
Flour and meal always on hand for sale.
WIN. II. SHERWOOD.
DaIlas, Texas, Aug. l, 1sG5,-47:tf
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-30
Crutchfield House,

Dallas, ICN1S.
Thos. F. CRUTCHFIELD, Proprietor,
(Re-Opened.)
YsNUE Proprietor would most re-
4 epcctfully inform his old friends and tho trav-
cling community generally, that the above house is
re-opruad for the accommodation OF Boarders and
the public, under tho supervision Of
John w. Lane,
who ii spare no trouble Of expense to sustain its
5irmc r. lutation and make 1t quiet and desirable
home for he tccdry ,rareier. In connection with the
house. Is n good Stable, which will always be well
supplied With good proNnder, and attended by an
.yusricnce cd hostler. July LIST, 1sG5-i3:tf.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-25
Cabus' Hair Tonic.

This alton which possesses the pecu
liar properties ofrestoring grey hair TO It's original color
and to the color il possessed before it
turned grey. II is permanent cure for danarHf,
and sniivens the rccts Of the hair gives the
hair lasting and al iSture daatru scurf
itching and of Persons that have tried
this preparation say that they have tried all kipts OF
Tonic and air and had bee able
end any article that would produce the desired result
until they had tried my Hair Tonic II has cured pc
who hsd solid Of danfrun all knitted and
osmeuted together in the share Of cap covering the
Whole head and in the Of thirty days after un
Tonic scurf aud iandraf all disappeared, ard tht
hair, ~hich had nntil that time been ptv"ntet from
growing. resumsdits former hesirhy STexth.
In thes james Mershea 81 the 2ist low In.
farf-y whose hess covered with ties coating oi
dsndruf and scarf mentioned above. NJ whose hair
had almost petelT fallen ont is shown the virtue al
this Tpnc for in the course o. three week3 application
oft his scalp assumed healthy condition ard his hair
commenced to v-uw heautfniv. This is only
of the kindin thousand eoaid mention many others
hnt for wait ofspsee AID cost prevented from do
| ing
| sold BY GE0RG CABUs, corner Of Second aud Main
atreet Price rs per bottle. liberal discount
| ne n sde, meh3l-i6m
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-25
THE GATE CITY
Inc Express companies.

Among the numerous branches of business
interesting to the public at large, none nglres
more conspicuously. in its way, tnan 'ne ~
press enterprise that nurtured py tne W."
derful energy and stimulated by the ac',se
competition of the five great companies W
which it is represented, has been so largely
Increased within few years. Throughout
the Nortbern States it has reaped the rich re-
ward of ali legitimate business, directly or
Indirectly incident o the war, and, although
current rumor. always ready to exaggerate a
rood investment, has greatly magnihed ITS re-
nunerative returns, yet, we doubt not, the
business has been satisfactory-alike to the
stockholders and to the pubhc-and that It
gives ample assurance of permanence ana
prosperity in the future. Those who remem-
her the years Of doubt and uncertainty In
which this enterprise was involved IN Its IN
iancy-how its stock went begging, ana IT'S
profits were imperilled by defaulhng agents
and unforeseen misfortunes which came singlg
and in batallions, will concede the full right
and title of the energetic managers to the
splendid success they have achieved.
Confronted always by the individual La
bitify which attaches TO such an organization
and responsible directly for the honesty Of the
thousands of agents scattered IN every nook
aud corner OF the country, the managers hav-
ing fairly earned success, though the original
capital was wholly absorbed in the develop
lnent and perfection of the system, the accu-
nnlated surplus and satisfactory dividends are
ample in their reward The carrying of
money and other valuables, which at first
formed the leading feature in the business of
the Express, has become subordinate to the
parcel, package and freight business which,
at present, increases its facilties.-Er.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-25

Recipe FOR MnKRIsING BREAD.-I see
You wish to receive recipe for making milk
rising bread. | therefore give you grand
recipe for making it.
Take two cups of boiling water, two cups
Of new milk, and one teaspoontu Of salera-
tus--make batter of it and put II into tin
pail to rise. Keep the water little more
than luke-warn. The cause of its being made
acid is not being kept warm enough, and let
ting it stand too long.
Try this recipe, and if your bread is not
good, send il all to me and | viii send you
good in return. Country Gentleman.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-08-25

A correspondent of the World,
writing from Richmond, relates an
incident as follows:
Talking of oaths reminds me of n
local joke which my pen cannot resist
recording. A modest young country
girl, on applying for rations to one OF
our relief agents, few days ago, was
asked if she had ever taken the oath.
"No, indeed, sir" was her terrified
reply, 81 never swore in all my life.n
"But You must take the oath, my
good girl" said the agent, cor can
not give you the rations." "No, in
deed, j can't, SIR" said the girl,
"mother always taught me never to
swear" The agent mildly persisted,
aud the maiden as pertinaciously re
fused all attempts 20 persuasion, un
til--overcome at last by the dreadful
conflict between necessity and her
high sense Of moral duty--she STAN
mered out with downcast lids, t"Wcll,
sir, if you will make me do such q
horrid, wicked thing--d----n the
Yankees
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-08-25

A rollicking llibcrnian OF the ii Iht
division in the Peninsula, was truds.
ing along tho road with pig tied TO
n string behind him, when, as bad
luck would have it, he was overtakeu
By General Crawford. The saIuta.
tion, as may be supposed, was not
the most cordial. The Gen. mads
the following inquiry:
"Whore did You steal that pig, you
plundering rascal;"
"What pig, Gencrali' exclaimed
Paddy turning round with the mort
innocent surprise.
"Why, that pig you have behind
you, You villain" i- '..
"Well then, | protest, General" ="
rcjoined Paddy, nothing aliashcd. aud
turning round to his four footed com.
panion, rs il he had never seen hils
before, ait is scandaious to think
what wicked world we live in, and
how ready folks are to take away am
honest boys Character Some black
guard wanting TO get me into trouh.
lie, has tied that bUste TO my cnl-
, touch box" The General smiled
and rode ON. '-
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-08-25
sua-,are Laws in the Free states.

The Chicago Tribune gives q syn
oposls of the laws regulating suffrage
in each of the Free States, and sums
up the whole as follows: ...
or the twenty-one free States emu
merated, eight permit negro suffrage
to n greater or less extent. These
are the New England states, New
York and Ohio. or the remainder
two. New Jersey and Pennsylvania
are strongly "Democratie," and tho
rest framed their constitutions and
applied for admission at n time when
slavery ruled Congress and the ma.
ton. Indiana, Michigan. Wisconsin
Minnesota, Oregon, Kansas, and IL
linois (seven) admit rs voters those
not vet citizens and beside the New
England States. -four, to wit Mich
igan, Wisconsin, California, and Min
nesota, provide for voting Ivy Indians
One (Massachusetts) excludes The
ignorant, and one (Orcgon) exclude:
Cinnamon.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-08-25
Volume l2-Number a.
Councirntious nrnnnn.

For long time the only meeting
houses in Brandon, were the Conpre-
gational ana Baptiatn wo of the awk.
wardcst and most dimpilatcd, un-
painted wooden structures in the
State. All at once each society uu.
deriook TO build new brick church.
Deacon Spooner took the job of do.
ing some of the work on the Congre-
gational Churchill think it was 10
build the window frames. lie want.
cd hundred and fifty dollars, while
the committee wished it done for
hundred. AT last it. was settled be.
tween him and the chairman--n
shrewd lawyer, and something of
wag-that hundred dollars should
be the price, but If. on tic completion
of the job, the Deacon said he had
can alfred hard bargain" he should
be paid twenty-five dollars more
The good Deacon found shat he had
lost by the job, and claimed the ad-
ditional five and.twenty dollars.
"Well, Deacon" asked the lawyer,
"can you honestly say you have bad
an alfred hard bargainp"
ayes, l have had an awful hard
bargain"
"But can you say yon have had sn
all fired hard bargainy"
eyes, it was tremendous hard
bargain"
"But that's not according to agree
mcnt
viii you say you have had an all
fired hard bargain"
"No, Square, | can't sly that
That would bc swearin,' and | won't
swear for any money; but IL was a
most outrageous hard bargain
"Ihen ltlon' see, Deacon Spooner,
how we can, under the agreement,
pay you the twenty i've dollars
The Deacon left, pre(crring to lose
the money rather than violptr his
eonscieace1iy saying "all fred - Bat
the the upshot was that after the law
yer had enjoyed the telling OF the
joke few days, lie paid the sum -
SO the gooi Deacon saved his con.
science aud did not lose tho money.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-08-25
Fairly ,Suubbei.

A number Of the. citizens Of Rich
mond have been in Washington for
several days with the object of call
ing on the President as delega ton
in behalf Of themselves and others
concerning pardons.
A few days since sclf,constltuted
committee visited the White House,
and were addressed by the President
in a friendly way with the inquiry
where they were from.
A member of the delegation in a
pompous style replied, "Wc are
proud to say that We are from the
city of Richmond"
The President remarked that he
did not see any occasion for pride in
that fact, and turning his back direct
cd his attention to some other mat
ter.
Thus ended the interview.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-08-25
ono Thaui,s 10 You,
ADDRESSED TO SECESSION sv,pirulzHss.


The following was taken from tho Boston
lecorder Of 1861, and NAV now he said or
'ung sa reminder ~ our false fr,ondI.,
Twill he no thanks to YOU, good sir. M
Twill emo thanks to you.
When our troops come marching HON .
from war. a.
TIE Red. the white. the Blue
still floating o'er them like cloud
or glory ~ they come
While \ Nations blessing long and loud,
Shall shout their welcome home.
q there twill be no thanks 10 YOU.
You froWned upon tleirtoil
AZ hest twas folly in your view,
Until you saw the spoils.
You sighed and locked amazing wise
At JUSTICES long delav.
And talked about compromise
To keep the hounds ut bay.
O YES twill he no banks 10 you,
Yon never spoke one word
When heart and hands and all were due,
As have ever beard
One cheer. one word Of sympathy,
One patriotic prayer
One word Of hope and faith 10 be
A harm against despair.
Yet you sh u reap what they have sowed'
a country shall be youfs,
For, hero's blood in streams have flowed
richness that endnres.
Co. eat the fat and drink the sweet
Bought by the brave and true,
And yot remember as you eat,
There are no thanks TO you.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-08-25

EXaminations 10 commence AT nail past nine
O'Clock, A. NJ.
TNEACHERS will take 'notice that the law as
L now amended, requires each applicant fer
certificate, to pay the Examiners II fee Of
hlty cents on entering their names.
All applicants are required to furnish writ
ten te stimouials of good moral character,
those who have been engaged as teachers to
obtain these testimonials from their last EN-.
ployers. who will also certify to their faithful.
ness and success as teachers; which testilno.
malls will be kept on ile.
No private examinations will be held; no
certificate will be autedated; no candidate
will be admitted for Ie.ox animation within
three months after a secund failure. Appli.
cants are requested to present specimens Of
penmanship.
Those who fail TO comply with the above
requisitions will not he admitted.
..' l.. TUSSlNG, Secretary,
Dec. %. ca. hoard If Examiners.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-08-25
A Mammoth Cigar for Gen, Grant.

A correspondent relates the falaew-
ing incident of Lieut.-Gen. Grants
passage through Brunswick, Maine ::
An old man--an invcteratc smoker
had learned that the General some
times, in fact frequently, smokes. set
his genius to work TO obtain an inter-
view with Inn. A cigar occurred to
him ms the best pass within the guard
ed circle, and he therefore, upon
hearing that he was coming, obtained
one upwards of foot i'll length
When the General came, the old fel.
low rushed pell-mell into the crowd,
and dispensing with all forms of eti-
quette, drew his mammoth Havana,
and politely but rogushly presented
it to the General, expressing the hope
that he might enjoy long and pleas
ant smoke. This act was of course
the signal for great laughter on the
part of the C towd, and none joined
in it more heartily than did the Gen
cral.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-08-25
Go1i for Farmers.

There is something worth lirin.
for besides money. That is very
good, but is not all With the rest,
let us raise crop Of good ideas -
While you are farmer, remember
that you are man with duties and
responsibilities Live down the old
brutal notion that farmer must h0
nncouth, uneducated, and unthink
ing--a meic plodder.
Move toward better life. Do net
keep your boys shclling corn on Hhr
long Winter evening",
Make your farm place your sons
and daughters cannot help loving
Cultivate the trees--they arc Gods
messengers. DO not say that You
care nothing for looks. You do care,
else why did you build that white
house, with blinds and cupola, into
which You never go. Or why did
you years ago, brush up your coat,
and pull up your shirt collar, when
you were starting on Il Sunday eve
ming TO visit the woman who now
shares your homer
Care much more for books and pie.
lures, Don't keep solitary pNrlor,
into which you go but once month,
with tue parson or sewing society
Hang around your walls pictures
which shall tell stories Of mercy,
hope, courage, faith and charity. .r
Make your living room the largest
and most cheerful in the house. Lee
the place he such that when yonr hoy
has gone TO distant lands, or oven
when, perhaps, he cings to a shinglo
plank in the lonely waters Of the wide
ocean, the thought OF tho still home.
stead shall come across the doslation
bringing always light, hope and
love. iru. "u.
Have no dungeon abont your
housc---no room YOU never open--no
blinds that are always shut.
Don't teach your daughters Prenc,
before they can weed flower bed or
cling to n side saddle
And daughters do not. bs ashamed
Of tho prmns knife. Bring TO your
door the dearest flowers from the
woods; cultivate tho friendship oc
birds; scorn the scamp that levels lhs
murderous gun at the blue, bird or
robin. Study botany. learn TO love
nature, and seek higher cultivation
than the fashionable world oan l,4yc
you.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-08-25

A BEAUTIFUL MsTARE.--A lady in
Nashville was making visit to the
penitentiary, and was permitted to
look through the various wards.--In
one room she saw three women EN-
gagged in sewing, and turning to the
keeper, who was showing her about,
said to him in an undertone: =
"Dear mo! the vitiousest looking
women / ever saw in my life! ? What
are they put here foi9' 'f bH.r
"They are here" he replied, "bc
cansc l am here; theyar my wife and
daughters, madam" I' 1p3 dnr
But the visiting madam was trav.
cling out as fast as possible. .li.s
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-08-25
How 20 Mako Glossy Shirt BosomS.

We find the following for produc-
ing the gloss on shirt oosoms, con.
cerning which we have been ques-
toned by a lady correspondent:
"Take two ounces of gum arabic
powder, put it in pitcher and pour
on it pint or more boiling water
according to the degree of strength
you desire-and then, after having
covered it, let it stand all night---in
the morning pour it carefully from
the dregs into clean bottle cork it
up and keep for use. A tablespoon
ful of the gum water stirred in a pint
of starch made in the usual manner,
will give TO lawn either white or
printed, n look OF newness when moth
ing else can restore them after they
hayo been washed.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-08-25
The ''Dead Line'' at AndersonviiIc.
Tho Now YOrlf Evdn;nr Poet IA g

ht Ut
The New York Evening Post has
received another letter from loyal
Georgian who told so thrilling story
the other day of the atrocities of the
rebel prison keepers at Anderson
vile. The following is from his let,
ter:
IL have beard much of what Is
termed the "dcad line" few, howev-
CT, know what is meant by it. After
the completion Of the prison and its
use, those confined there accustomed
to approach the stockadc and look
through the openings between the
posts, or talk to outsiders. After
the assumption OF command by Maj.
Wertz, he caused the prisoners to he
notified that if they approached with
in thirty feet Of the stockadc, they
would beshot by the guards upon the
outside. This limit Of thirty feet
was unmarked by any hnc whatever,
it was ideal, and left to the arbitrary
determination OF men on guard, 4
majority Of whom were incapable
of judging Of distances, or Of this dis
tance Of thirty feet, as were the poor
prisoners who were doomed if they
transgressed it. The consequence
was that weekly, yes, almost daily,
the prisoners were shot down by the
guards, when these thought they had
transcended the imaginary line which
separated thirty-seven thousand hu-
man beings from eternity"