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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13
It was our good fortune on late business

1t was our good fortune on q late business
trip to Houston to receive an introduction
into the social club rooms of that city. The
society is called the "Houstn Club" and
was organized Nov. 8, 1866, by the election
of Col. A. NJ. Gentry, President Col. W. I.
Austin, Vice President; Maj. J. W. Man
gum, Secretary, and Mr.. Henry s. Fox,
Treasurer. The club rooms are elegantly
furnished and members ore governed by
rigid bye-laws. Each member is allowed
the privilege of inviting ten guests, nom
residents; the object being to entertain
strangers or persons residing at distance.
A reading room is connected with the club,
where papers from all parts of the Union
are on file for the benefit of invited guests.
As the members of this club are at consid-
cradle expense in keeping up these rooms
to entertain citizens from distance, we
would suggest to our cotemporaries Of the
press, that they present the club with copy
of their journals to be kept on file in the
reading room. We start the ball by present
ing the Ranger-Tezas Ranger.
We, also, have had the honor and pleas
ure of an intr reduction to the Club Rooms,
and were much surprised at the taste and
convenience of the fittings up. We second
the motion of the Ranger, and record the
Club life honorary subscriber to the Her.
aid.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13

Alphabetically, We hiled last week to
notice the Masonic Celebration and In
stallation Of officers on Wednesday, the
9th ult,, In this place, The day was love
ly overhead, mild aud pleasant, A large
number Of the Fraternity, including mem
bers Of Tannehill Lodge No, 52, and visit
ing Masons, were in attendance, the pro.
cession was imposing and every thing pass
ed off creditably, The Court House, where
the installation Ceremonies were had, was
crowded to overlooking with ladies and
gentlemen who Stoned with pleasure To
the very eloquent address of Col. GEO. W.
GUESS. Past Grand Master GEo. W. Van
VLEoK, Grand Visitor of the Royal Arch
Chapter of Texas, being present oiiioiated
in the Installation Ceremonies, after which
the craft returned to the Lodge Room.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13

The Duputy Sheriff of Grayson county,
aided by party Of Federal cavalry COM
manded by Lieut.. Jenkins, arrested John
James and DR.. c. 7. Jones, in this place
this morning. The arrested parties, who
are charged with murder, subsequently,
made their escape, and are now at large.
Frank James, 1. N. Largent and John
Hunter, were taken into custody about the
same time, and have just been marched of
in the direction of Sherman. "Frank q
rather wild and dissipated youth, had, it
seems. been amusing himself emptying his
revolver at a freedman, as the latter was
quietly riding through town. The freed
man escaped unhurt, but his horse, less for
tunate, received couple of shots. The
charges against Hunter and Largent we are
Unable to state accurately, but are told the
offences alleged against them were commit
led during the war, and that the parties be-
lieye their acts we're justifable under the
circumstances. If this can be made ap-
near. we presume there is no doub but that
thew will be promptly discbarged.-HehiH-
aev MessengeT, Jan 5fh.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13

blS~It affords us much pleasure to call
attention to the card of the Franklin Type
and Stereotype Foundry, Cincinnati, Ohio,
which will be found in our advertising col
umns to-day, of which r. Allison, Esq, is
the Superintendent. This establishment is
q branch of the well known and fayorite
foundry of L. Johnson, Philadelphia, the
the oldest type making establishment, We
believe in the United States, and all prin-
tiers know that Johnson's type have always
been considered equal if not superior to
any in the country. The type and all the
material of this paper, is from the Frank
lin foundry, and We have never yet seen
cause to regret our choice. Besides this
We know Mr.. Allison to be q gentleman, q
thorough business man, and every way
worthy the confidence of the craft. Prin-
ters wishing to buy new material or to re-
plenish their offices, cannot do better than
at the Franklin Type Foundry, l6S Vine
Street Cincinnati, Ohio.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13
NAVY DEPARTMENT, Nov. 25, '65,


Against which arrest Admiral Semmes
entered the following protest.
SIR-On the 26th day of April, 1860 n
was at Greensboro N. c., in command of .
naval brigade, forming apart Of the army O.
Gen. Joseph L. Johnston, and participated
in the capitnlation between Gen. Johnston
and Major Gen. W. 7. Sherman, command
ing United States army of North Carolina.
The condition of said capitulation on the
part of Gen. Johnston was that of the ar
my under his command should cease all
acts of war from the date Of the capitula-
tion, April, 26, aforesaid. In consideration
of which condition thus entered into by
Gen. Johnston, Gen. Sherman stipulated
that the officers and men comprising the
army Of Gen. johnson, should return to
their homes and there remain unmolested
by the United States authorities, so long as
they observed the obligation they had en-
tered into and obeyed the laws enforced
where they resided. have this day been
arrested by the order Of the Secretary OF
the Navy; and guard placed over my mousse
and have been informed that 1 am 10 pro
coed to Washington, in custody, there 10
answer charge preferred against me-
predicated upon facts which took place an
terror to the capitulation between zen eral
Johnston and General Sherman. Inns pc
ing violation of the equalization on the
part of Gen. Sherman, respectfully make
this. nv protest, against said arrest.
r. SEMMES.
MoHrLE. ALA, Dec. Is, '65.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13

suS-ro look over the advertising columns
Of the Herald a stranger would suppose
that there was but one or two mercantile
Establishments In the place, and as we don
wish persons at a distance who read the
Herald, to be led astray by the non-adver-
Using propensities Of our neighbors, we
viii state that there are now no less than
eight stores in full blast, all of them, we
believe doing pretty fair business but
only or 0 Of chem have anything like a
general variety or assortment Of goods,
We can count but three Of our old mcr-
chants that are in business,-the balance
Of the merchants now here, are compara-
lively new beginners, who during the past
fall have reaped rich harvest, by turning
over their money many times, and are grad
ually Increasing their stocks. For the last
six months or more, il has been no trouble
to sell goods--all the merchant had to do
was to open and exhibit his goods and the
cash customers wonld flock TO his counter
in numbers sufficient to drain him Of his
goods in short time. But the day is now
coming when other things besides n mere
exhibition of goods on the counter will be
rcquircd-the shrcwd merchant will find
it to his interest 10 advertise, and that
largoly,-to let the people far and near
know what he has and what inducements
he can offer. We propose to giv1 him that
opportunity by the columns of the Herald,
for consideration. Our word for it, he
will not DO the loser by il.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13
BayWe take the following from the cor
respondent of the Jefferson Jimp}ecute,
writing from Decatur, Wise County:

respondent of the Jefferson Jimplecute,
writing from Decatur, Wise County:
The Town of Decatur is the county cite
of Wise county, situated at the lower edge
of the Upper Cross Timbers. These tim
bers connect the waters of the West Fork
of the Trinity and Upper Red River. 1t
IS one of the highest and most healthy
towns in Texas. Here is where the Over
land Southern Mail State line touches on
the way from California, 1000 miles then
turned Northeast, 600 miles to Rolla and
st. Louis, Mo. Here is where Butterfeld
found the nearest and best overland route
for stage service to California. Now that
peace has again been established, the people
of Northern Texas and elsewhere, desire
the re-establishment of the Overland Mail
as o great national necessity, and all eyes
are turned to Decatur as the starting point
in Texas, from whence early communica-
ton could be had with Jefferson, Shreve-
port, and all the other prominent places.
Let Northern and Southern line be put
in operation at once. Butterield s. Co.,
should have the preference, but if they
fail or refuse to act promptly, after all the
papers in Texas and Louisiana have spoken
out on the subject, then let another compa-
ny be organized ct once to put it through
by way of Ell Paso.-This will be one of
the most important moves for Texas, as it
will build up line Of settlements through
from Decatur to Ell Paso, and open out O
fine gold, silver and copper region; beside
the rich and fertile valley Of the Rio Pecos,
that winds its way through the high table
lands of Texas, and is one Of the finest
stock raising countries in the world. This
stage line being put through to California,
is invaluable to Texas; and of much value
to the opening of the way to the Southern
Pacific Railroad.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13

ALABAMA MATTERs.-We copy the follow
ing special dispatches from the Register
and Advertiser of the Goth:
MONTGOMERY, Dec. 19.-Gov. Parsons has
been relieved by President Johnson, as Pro-
visional Governor of Alabama.
The Secretary of State, in transmitting
a copy of dispatch from Mr.. Seward, re-
lieving Gov. Parsons, telegraphs Gov. Pat
ton as follows: ..
81 have the honor to tender you the coop
Grafton of the Government of the United
States whenever it may be found necessary
in affecting the early restoration and the
permanent prosperity and welfare of the
State over which you have been called to
preside"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13

On Monday last passed off very quietly in
this place, though there was considerable
interest manifested in the result by all.
Over 900 votes were cast in the County,
Notwithstanding the day was most unpro-
pitious. A DRILLING rain fell during the
whole day, which kept a number of voters
from the polls The result was the cleo
ton of ALEXANDER HARDWOOD and JAS. X.
P. RECORD, as Delegates from this County.
Below we give the vote in detail, by Pre-
cincts:
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13
We are happy to observe in the Meps 0

We are happy to observe in the Neps of
yesterday, q statement from Mr.. W. Rich
ardson, the veteran Editor, that he has
permanently associated with himself, Rev.
j. Il. Carnes, as Chief Associate Editor;-
q position which he has filled for some
months past, without being so announced,
with his we'll known taste and ability
Other gentlemen Of ability and reputation
have been employed as contributors to that
journal, as we are informed in the same
statement. It is also promised that the
News will soon be issued from an entirely
new Office, with considerable improvement.
There is no better INDICATION of the pros
perity and character of q people than q
strong, tasteful, and well maintained jour
nalism; and We rejoice at the signs Of the
times in this regard, SO far as Texas is con-
cerned.-T Telegraph.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13

RsyWe have received the first number
of the Texas Baptist Herald, a large and
handsomely printed weekly paper, publish
ed at Houston, and, as its name indicates,
devoted to the interest of the Baptist de-
nomination. J. B. Link is the editor and
it has corps of able contributors and cor
respondents. We commend it to all as q
good family paper Terms, So, specie per
annum.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13
kksy~We have received the first number Of

Bey~We have received the first number OF
the "Texas STAR" published at Kaufman,
Texas, by Messrs. Walker & Dawson,-G.
J. Clark and II. W. Kyser, Esqs. Editors
and Proprietors. The "Star" adopts as its
motto-"This is the Whiteman's Govern
ment." The editors promise improvements
and an enlarged form as soon as the prop
or material con be procured from New Or
leans. We cordially enter the "Star" upon
our exchange list, and wish it much pros
perity.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13
RhyNIcssrs. Haswell & Son, Commission

B0TNlcssrs. Haswell & Son, Commission
Merchants, Millican, Texas, under date of
Jan. End, informs us that by recent spe-
cial order issued by the Asst. Treasury
Agent at that place, no Cotton or Wool
can leave there without his permit, and
this will only be granted upon satisfactory
proof that it is private property. We
therefore, caution our friends 10 be sure
and send down the Planters Certificates
along with their Cotton and Wool
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13

The Louisville Courier has resumed mus
, =, after suspension Of four year
~ 70 cue OF 'he most industriously audu,lt
eu'len papers In the South, and be- 1,r
slahds up manfully for the rights and iu.
terests OF the Southern people In hi, .,Y'ry
crisis OF their history, We observe thr. ,i
pledges support TO the President. recon
s'rGetion policy as first announce. tpt
lhlimetes some doubts Of its being mafa.
tanned by the President himself. Inip iu-
aleallons make that conclusion, we fear,
unavoidable. We hope for tho bes how
ever and shall look for further deyelop.
mcnts with great interest.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13

In Collin county, Jso. X. BuMPAss, is
elected without opposition. 3
In Collin and Grayson counties, Hon. j.
W. THRocKNoRroS, is elected, without OPP
position that we have heard Of.
In Ellis, johnson and Parker counties,
AMI BRADsIIAw of Ellis, and A. ]. BALL,
of Parker, we understand are elected.
In Kaufman, Van Zandt and Henderson,
Ma. PORTER and Hon. A. D. NoRrox, are
believed to be elected.
In Tarrant county, Col. NJ. 7. JOHNSON is
elected. ,.-.-
A friend has sent US the following vote
of the different precincts Of Tnrrsnt cOun-
ty. -ar
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, Dec. IS, 1865. 7

Washington, Dec. Is, 1865.
20 His E1cellancy Lewis E. Parsons, Provis-
ional Governor Of alabama:
The time has arrived when in the judg-
ment of the President of the United States,
the care and conduct of the proper affairs
of the State of Alabama, may be RENTED
to the constitutional authority chosen by
the people thereof without any danger to
the peace and safety Of the United States.
By direction of the President, therefore,
you are relieved from the trust which was
heretofore reposed in you as Provisional
Governor of the State of Alabama, when
ever the Governor elect shall have accepted
and become qualified to discharge tho du-
ties of the executive office. You will trans
fer to him the papers and property of the
State now in your custody.
1t gives me special pleasure to convey to
you the Presidents Acknowledgements of
the fidelity, loyalty and discretion which
has marked your administration.
w III SEWARD
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13
From Washington

az, who writes to the State Gazette from
the National Capital, and who appears 10
have a very clear idea OF what he Is talking
about, says that there Is little or no hope
OF Congress repeating the "iron-elad' oath.
II is the great stumbling-bloek In the re-
establishment Of the mails in the Southern
States, For instance, these are many
counties In Texas, where there Is not q sim
gle resident who can take ID. Hence the
little office Of Postmaster goes begging
lie also says VIC are not likely TO have any
U, 5, District Court in Texas until the State
Is re-organiIed, No appointment Of Dis
trict Attorney or Marshal had been made.
The pressure upon the President il very
great, In speaking of emigration to the
South and Texas, and of mail routes yet to
be established, no says
81 am OF opinion that there will be q
large emigration from the North TO the
Southern States, so soon MS they are salts
fed that law and order are restored. Tex
as will receive her portion. If more was
known of her she would receive more emf
grafton. If wo had single newspaper
with national reputation and known TO be
entirely reliable, with wide circulation in
the North, and which would keep before the
public the many inducements she holds out
to emigrants, il would DO of incalculable
value to the State. Who can estimate the
thousands il would be worth to tho State ?
Shall we make no effort TO place before the
public our claims TO fayor2
Mr.. Morgan Hamilton left here last week
for England to obtain the United States
Bonds belonging to Texas which are there
tied up in Chanccry suit. Judge Lati-
mer the Comptroller of our State is here,
and saw the Secretary of the Treasury to-
day. He will obtain money to defray the
expenses Of the Provisional Government of
Texas. Judge Bell, the Secretary of State,
is also here, and has rendered Texas efiic-
lent service by making the proper repre-
sensations of her present situation. There
are also number of other prominent Tex
ans here, some of whom have just been re-
leased from prison, and some who are APP
plicants for pardon. Ex-Gov. Lubbock
leaves o.night for Texas. Ex-Gov. Clark
will leave in day or two.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13

Ex-Gov. Lubbock, vhose release on pa
role we announced some days since, has ar
rived at his home in this city, looking re-
markably well considering his long condne-
ment as q prisoner. He still retains his
buoyancy and hopefulness Of spirit which
always made him so agreeable to his many
friends and Gal. Nsvs.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13

Bay"We learn that the contract for mail
route from this place to Fort Belknap, via.
Fort WORTH Weatherford, &C., has been
granted to D. o. Norton, Esq, of Weather
ford.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13

1acHamiltOn Stuart, Bsq5 editor Of the
Galveston Civilian, has consented to allow
his name TO be used as candidate for the
Convention. No better man within the
range Of our acquaintance could be sent to
TIE C0nTention-
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13

The Crockett Quid Nunc gives us some
information in regard to Bill Arp, who is
likely to become as noted representative
in the South, Of the grotesque and burr
lesque in literature as Artemus Ward is in
the North. He is Judge Charles ii. Smith
of Rome, Georgia, formerly law partner Of
Hon. J. W. ii. Underwood, before the war a
member of Congress from the Rome Dis
trict. lie was Judge in the Inferior
Court Of Floyd county several years ago,
and is now q bona .fde member Of the State
Senate. The best part of the thing is,
there is real, genuine Bill Arp, ferryman
on the Etowah, near Rome, from whom
Judge Smith got his start as D. A. The re-
al Bill is about az good rira roes as the &c
titiOus Bill is on paper.-Telegraph
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13

At Cedar Grove, in Kaufman County, a
short time since, party Of rufdans attack
ed Andrew Sullivsnt and Mr.. Huff and
robbed them Sullivant was shot in the
heart $50 writes our informant) and severe
~ wounded. Huff was robbed Of three
hundred dollars. Deeds Of Outlawry are Of
frequent occurrence in some Of the neigh
boring counties, and it behooves good eiti-
Tens 70 be on the alert.--AeKinney AsgssH-
ger, Jan. 5A.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13

6sb"WO present to day, the Special Mes
sage of the President as to the condition of
the Southern States, and also Gen. Grants
Report Of his visit to the South, and the
workings of the Frecdmen's Bureau, They
are both important documents, and should
be read by all.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13
ID a. Il Il "A 8:
Saturday Morning, January 10, 1865.

BsS"Wc are indebted to Bryant, of the
News Depot at Houston for the latest Illus
tratcd New York Weeklies and other papers
from the North. Bryant receives subscrip-
ton for all the Periodicals and Illustrated
papers. Address him at Houston.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13

f9-We have received o communication
being Review Of the Presidents Message,
which is in perfect accord with our views,
but its length, and the heavy draw on our
columns this week, for the news, from our
over-stOck Of exchanges precludes lis pub
LEGATION.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13


EEWe received one of the heaviest
newspaper mails on Tuesday last that we
have had for five years past-the accumu-
lation of our exchanges from all parts of
the State for the past three months or more.
We don't care TO have another such batch
to look over in hurry, and hope that in
future they will come more regularly and
in less numbers at one time. We have this
consolation, however, that We are indepen-
dent for at least three months-if we dent
get any more for that length Of time, we
can still have interesting matter to fill our
columns, without having to beg or borrow,
as we have had to do for several weeks
past.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13

Bay.The Austin Intelligcnccr publishes
the advertisement of mail lettings in this
State-Service to commence July ], 1866.
We will publish in our next, such of them
as our people in this section are interested
in
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13

The Shreveport SoHth-W Western states that
wisconsion, By majority Of ten thousand
has rejected the proposed constitutional
amendment giving the right Of suffrage to
negroes. The negro population Of the State
Is estimated at eleven thousand one hun
bred aud sixty.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13

SCHOOL Books AND GARDEs SEEDs.-
These are both needed by every one just
now. By reference to our advertising col
umns, il will be seen that James Burke &
Co, Houston, Texas, can furnish them in
any quantity, and as they buy direct from
headquarters, they can sell as low, if not
. little lower thsn the lowest.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13

BGy~We direct attention to the card Of
Thomas Usher Tidmarsh, Manager of the
Southern Circus. The Galveston News, in
calling attention to the card, says:
sit may be proper that We should remind
our readers that this is the same gentleman
who, some years ago. became fayorably
known to many of our citizens while con-
nected with Robinson's Circuses, and subs
sequently with Drayton's Opera Troupe.
During the late war he was in the Confed-
crate service, and was one of Gen. Folks
Staff. His Card is to us strong guarantee
that the "Southern Circus" will well de-
serve the patronage of our citizens"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13

sssnWe have received many of our old
exchanges the past week which we had not
seen for months-some of them We were
not aware had resumed publication. Among
those which had almost become strangers
10 our sight We may name the Clarkesville
Standard, still under our ancient friend and
cotemporary, Col. Chas. DeMorse; the
Marshall Republican, with friend Loughery
still at the head the Crockett Quid Name;
the Huntsville Item; the Austin Intelligent
Ger, greatly enlarged and improved in ap-
pearance; the Bastrop Advertiser, revived
and beautified by its old editor, Lieut.. VIM.
]. Cain; the Austin Gazette, with the name
of our old and enterprising friend D. Rich
ardson, again at its head; the San Anto-
Mo Herald, Weekly, Tri- Weekly and Daily;
and Victoria Advocate. Among the COM
paratively new candidates for public favor,
we have the Texas Baptist Herald; the Wa
co Register the San Antonio Express; the
Jefferson Semi Weekly JimpIcute; the JEFF
ferson Ne,cs the Western T'eaian, pub
lishcd at Seguin; and last though not by
any means least in size, appearance or ener-
gy, the Teras Ranger, and Lone Star, reju-
vinated and removed to Navasota, Grimes
County, by that veteran of the Texas Coun-
try Press, j. Lancaster, sometimes called
Parson, but for the past few years known
as Captain Lancaster.
We are rejoiced to renew our acquain-
lance with our old friends, and cordially
welcome the new ones to an exchange.