Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-01

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preliminary 10 tue more substantial fepa.i
whleh had been ordered ny the host, anil
which was being arranged by some Of the
ladies upon table prepared In The baggage
car, an hour or moe was spent In the russl,
after which dinner was announced, which
was done ample justice 10 by The parry.
Amer every dolly hal eaten auj tie iabls
vas CLEANED, the champagne vas produced,
aud the gentlemen toasted the President Of
tho road and various Others who had I'M
deL many aud trying difficulties, bull the
road aud brought II 10 its present prosper.
Jus and popular standing among business
men. The last bottle Of sparkling wine
was used In the ceremony OF initiating the
new Engine, which was performed by Pro
lessor q. q. forshay, assisted by Two gem
llemen Of this city, who had served In yir.
ginia with Gen, Longslree'. II was an mp
propria'e ceremony, aud worthy OF note
Among the gentlemen present, who lent
pleasure and interest TO the occasion.
would mention, Dr. Smith, the life mud soul
Of the party, Who presided at the head, with
Professor Forshay, at the foot of the table
Rev. J. Z. Carncs, the accomplished Editor
Of the News, Of this city, Mr.. Thornton, at
Iaehed 10 the same paper; Mr.. Nichols and
other officers Of the road. Hou. c. II. Leon.
ard, the worthy and popular Mayor OF the
city, Capt. wichcock, an old rsiden,er Of
the Island City, Capt. Fowler, the Agent Of
the Harris s Morgan steamers, and many
others whose names do not now r mem
Der, and last, though not least, large mum
her Of beautiful ladies, who graced the oc.
casion by their presence. The whole affair
went of well and to the satisfaction Of all.
The weather was superb, the trip pleasant,
nothing occurring 10 mar the genera, hill
ariy Of the occasion and we returned about
dark, we'll satisfied with our days recrea.
ton, which will long be remembered by the
writer Of this with feelings OF pleasure.
can assure the News, editor, that did find
the days specimen Of railroadng delightful
enough to increase my desire for urging on
the iron horse towards my prairie home.
May the day soon come when we VI the
wheat counties can greet the arrival Of the
Gen. Longstreet al our own doors and Nor
'hern Texas be bound with rails of iron 10
the beautiful Queen City Of the Gulf. Tia,
is oil We ask--all We want,-naiure has
done the rest, to make us q rich and pros.
porous people, and the Island City the re-
cipient OF our products, and the gate through
which we can send the abundant yield Of
our rich anil fcrtil prairissto tho u,termost
parts Of the world.
In conclusion, let me add that the new
engine, which cost about $50, 1000, pcrform-
ed in manner worthy Of its name, in all
particulars. The baggage cars were built
a. the companys works in this city; are
substantial and beautifully finished, and
taken altogether are considered the very
best of there kind in the country The two
new passenger cars are superb specimens
of workmanship, with all the modern i'm
provements, and are said to have cost about
$1,000.
attended the Sunday School Of the
Methodist Church in this city, by invita-.
iion of yong FRIEND aud was well re-
paid for my visit. The school is II very full
one, presided over by Mr.. Howard, and is
one Of the best l have ever seen. Every
body from the superintendent down to the
smallest scholar seemed to take deep in
terest in the exercises. Bishop Marvin, of
Marshall was present and gave the children
q short talk.
think shall leave here this evening or
tomorrow for Houston, where shall re-
main a few days, and will write again.
l do not give you any Of the news of the
day-that you can nd in the papers, and
as left home partly to get rid of the rou-
tine of office life, Il not dabble in news
until Il take my seat again in the Herald
Office. a. j. w. 5.