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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

We are pleased 10 learn that among other
improvements in our city, il is contemplate
ed very soon to erect handsome building
for Masonic purposes. II is designed to
make it Masopic Temple, worthy of the
ancient and honorable order Of Free Ma
sons in our State, which has been in times
past so influential and potent in preserv-
ing peace Ond order in q new and frontier
State. As n class the Masons Of our State
comprise the best citizens in it--though, as
in all institutions, bad men have sometimes
been allowed to find place among them, and
disgrace their profession. 1t will be re-
membercl that in 1861, the Grand Lodge
selected Houston rs the place for its perm
nncnt annual communications. This brings
every year to our city delegates from the
Lodges in every part of the State. The
advantages of such an intercourse with
good men from the country to our citizens,
and the pleasure deriyablc from such gath
erings, are too apparent to need much COM
mcnt. |, is desirable that they should he
accommodated in suitable manner, and
that the honor Of having the Grand Lodge
permanently located here should be re-
tanned, and our appreciation manifested
The site for the proposed temple is on Main
street, opposite the Presbyterian church, on
lots held in trust by the Grand Lodge for
that purpose. 1t is an excellent location
in every respect; and as the lower story of
such building would not be needed for
Masonic uses, it might be used for stores
or other business purposes, so as TO secure
an income from rents. The business de-
inands of the city now require stores in
that locality. We understand it is designed
10 raise the necessary funds for building by
subscriptions for stock, on which the rents
Of the building would be applied to pay o
good interest. The control Of the building
to be in charge ola committee Of the Grand
Lodge, who will act as trustees or directors
for the bcnclit of all subscribers. The Grand
Lodge itself, by resolution Of 1861, pledged
$4,000 of its funds towards the building,
and appointed o committee to receive sub
scrptions, consisting of Il. W. Taylor, p.
W. Gray, r. Brewster II. Sampson, L. B.
Nichols, and G. NJ. Patrick. Their action
has been suspended during the war, but we
hear they are now at work on the enter
prise. Our citizens will be waited on to
take stock AT an carly day. We trust that
they will meet with prompt success, and
that the usual liberal spirit Of our people
in promoting everything THAT will contrib
ute Is the prosperity and character of Hous-
ton, will be shown. This is plan of i'm.
provemcnt that comments itself especially,
because it is not asking donations with no
individual remuneration for outlay, but
promises fair return for tho investment.
We hope soon to report that $4,000 has
been subscribed. Let the building be an
ornament TO the city.-Houston Telegraph.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19
nas~ Madame Rumor, in company wit

k6~ Madame Rumor, in company with
reliable gentleman, has passed through our
city. Her information is that President
johnson has had the United States Senate
arrested. She states as the cause of the
arrest, that the Senate had impeached the
President. The reliable states that he had
read in paper at Bonham, Texas, that tn
National currency had fallen to fifty cents
on the dollar, in the North. We give the
rumor for what It is worth.-Pdris Press
18th inst.
The same rumors have prevailed in this
vicinity last week, but how they came we
could not learn. W will merely add, that
we have New Orleans papers Of the 4th OF
May with telegraphic dates up to the even
ing of the I'd, and no mention is made oil
any such reports.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

The San Antonio Express undertakes 10
criticisc the economy of the Convention
commencing with the members voting
themselves eigh; dollars day, while thu
writer of the article seems to forget tina
Judge VIM. +. Jones (the editor of the EI
press) voted for the measure. Ii recapitu
lates various other evidences Of cStray1
gance, all of which, we believe were voted
for by the editor of the Express. When
the editor goes from home again he SHOULD
leave his representative better posted
T1zcttc
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19
sa-Ths following petition, signed by n

sas-Ths following petition, signed by ne
groes, was presented in the United States
Senate recently by Mr.. Sumner Of Massa-
chusetts
1.-THE undersigned citizens Of tAe United
States, earnestly pray your honorable body
as Mr.. Davis, Senator from Kentucky, de-
clared in his speech on the 9th inst IN re-
lation to the passage Of the bill 10 protect
all persons in their civil rights and furnish
the means Of their vindicatiOn, that If the
bill became law he should feel compelled
to regard himself as an enemy Of the Gov
eminent and 10 work for its overthrow ana
as the bill has been declared TO be the law
Of the land by the action Of the two Houses
of Congress, ID as we feelbound 20 regard
Mr.. Davis as standing in the attitude svoE-
ed By him, Of an enemy Of the Government
&c stated in this declaration that he Dc eh-
PEELED from the Senate with other traitorsi
and held 10 answer for bis crime
- 49, (signed. etc.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

Some Of the agents Of the Northern press
who have been travelling through The South,
are not entirely destitute Of good sense and
candor. Mr.. Stephen Powers passed some
eight months in tho South, rs correspon-
dent of the Cincinnati Commercial. He
was mostly in Florida, Louisiana and Tex
as and attended the sitting of our Conven-
ton. On his return to the North, he was
called before the Congressional Reconstruc-
ton Committee. His testimony was in
substance as follows:
'lIe thinks great majority of the peo-
pie of the South are underwriting in good
faith, to conduct themselves as loyal citi-
zens of the Emitted States. The theory of
secession is dead. There are not fifty re-
spectacle politicians in the South, who
really bclevcin the Constitutional right
of State to- seeede.
"Those elected to office by the people are
not the old tirs-eating secessionists, but
moderate men, who resisted secession TO the
last. Ex-oficers of the rebel army are
elected not simply because they promoted
the rebellion, but because they are, like
Northern officers, simp Y the best men in
the country. lie says the test oath ought
to be abolished, for the simple reason that
there is scarcely respectable man in the
South who can take it. lie says that the
SO called Union men CT the South, who re-
manned therein after the rebellion, are gen.
orally the most contemplate politicians in
the South. Since the holidays, the negroes
have gone to work with surp, Using unanim-
ity, and are getting fair wages i'll most
cases. lie estimates that over 10000 OF
,bcu ha We rented little lo,a AZ .yraund vino
never did before. The planters have be-
come much more hopeful in the last three
months, and now begin to acknowledge
that free labor will succeed
Mr.. Powers came into the South red
hot Black Republican and Radical, of the
same stripe with the paper for which he
was agent. lie went back of another color
HoUstoH Telegraph.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19
Nf.anrnr-H mum

NasoSRr.-It numbers to-day within us
ssc,., male more adult males than All the
-si;riors ORGANIZATIONS on the face Of the
- lis as widespread IS humanity, as
human language. EThe Jew before the al
IT, an the sacred mount-the Psrsee, in his
Alteration Of the sun-tbe Mussulmsn, bow
ms 10 the East in prayer-the Greek, be-
fore The shrine Of his divinity-the Chris
ian. in devout faith az the foot Of the cross,
All alike know and. understand its mystic
language Kings, princes and POtsntatss
Of The earth have bsbeld With ave its
hieroElyphic light, and have been proud
10 wear It's mystic emblsus- IL y mort
povsrful han kingdoms, prineipslities and
powers, and in ages 10 come Vin he q
blessing and . protection 70 uHuurnbcrcd
ufTfieils - T7sf-r7fsr Ha-ss G1-c',-.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

~ n you want anything that u usual
" tspi In general Mercantile House, In
il,is section " country, 90 10 BuLll0Ss.
NJ IL now receiving an extensive stock of
just suel, good. M are needed ny every one,
aud he trades lhem 1T the lowest sort n
prices for any country produce, such as
wheat, hides, &c., and II you have got a
stock Of Cattle, Horses, Mules or anything
In that line, he will trade for them too,
and allow you the best prices. When no
can get any Of the above he don't want
monoy.--Giye him call, and see his
beautiful goods, and judge for yourselves,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

Col. Stedman declines the nomination
for the Supreme Judgship rendered him, by
the Union Party, as will appear from the
annexed card He does not assign his rea-
sons for declining, but they are satisfactory
TO himself anu to those friends who under
stand his osition.-HndersOH Tunes.
Henderson, April q, 1866.
J. NJ. Dodson, ESQ.,: Please announce
that respectfully decline the nomination
rendered me for Judge Of the Supreme
Court. WILLIAM STEDAAS'
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19
s6-We are urepsred TO print Elec

s~We are prepared to print Election
Tickets in any quantity. Candidates in
this county wishing their names inserted
on the county ticket will inform us Of the
fact, and pay the fee, 81 80. We shall
print enough to supply the whole county,
and will print them atleast week before
election day, so as TO insure their distribu-
ton over the county.
Parties in the surrounding counties can
be supplied with tickets at short notice.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

EaS"A public meeting at Chappell Hill,
on the 2Sth ult., passed resolutions denounc-
ing the Washington County railroad as n
nuisance; that sin the opinion of the
meeting, unless repaired, so MS to be safe
for life and property, it ought to be sus-
pended" and that "there is criminal neg
lect of duty, or else manifest incompe-
tency on the part of those who control said
road" The resolutions were ordered to BIO
published in the Galveston, Houston and
BRENNAN napers.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

The BrcHhdm banner hoists the rhrock
morton ticket at its mast head, and pledges
1t an earnest and hearty support. Among
other good, and We hope and believe true
things, it says:
And just here we throw out the boast
and on the election day it will lie made
good-that in proportion to the number o.
votes cast old Washington will give to thu
conservative State ticket, headed by Col
Throckmorton, larger majority than any
county in the State.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19
Jniys Richard Coke

fl.f gntlemtn iirH accepted 'h' fauilHu
isplefeI ~ him 0r ihr GHfefy1iiye ui'n
f..krit gnnlidtio f,r Astrisio Justice
( NE lhrreme r1ml lie ii mo longer 10
.,udidaic for The lulg slif oi ihil Jude.
ial District TIE announcement although
seemingly late, arlsos from ~ disinclinn.
ion e Iulgc trkc, iu "sCrrpi the situa-
ton and USE h. influence 10 defeat Nali-
r,lism, hnl was made by him NJ the very
rArliesl period after r cciving information
NJ his nomination Ito Inns hccn for he
pat six weeks on the extreme frontier
holding his Courts, aud rh"rrhlng no mails
lc lN7 hal no communication with his
friends IN the lower counties, nui did not
know that his utmo hal been used by the
conservative party for official position, un'
ri lac arrived NJ Mcridiln, In Eospuc county
u few days RgO.
To rhngc unacqnantcl with Judge Coke,
va would say that, aitcr a residence Of If
teen years in this county NJ man occupies
- high 4 position in the pc,itC; confidence
nj the people in all that constitutes ability,
integrity, worth aud merit, NJ he does.
lie il q Nrginian by birth, and came TO
this place while II Young man, AMI COM
Inenccd the practice Of law, lie was poor
and had no friends or ACQUAINTANCE IN this
State To assist him, But undOuntcd by the
unpropitioas circumstances that surround
Cd him, he determined that chance and nc
cihrnt should not be the architect Of his
fortunes. lie succeeded. His example is u
soblc one, which every youth would do we'll
tO initiate. His character Is mtnrnished
ny the suspicion ofdishonor, and we regard
him az having no superior intellectually,
in the State; and We would add that he has
never hccn known to take drink Of in
toxicating liquors or play nj game with
cards. lie did his whole duty during our
late struggle for indcpcnden;e--xas Cap
tain Of an infantry companyand remained
with 1t in the acly: 10 the last. This much
We have thought proper to say of one, who,
if not worldly OF, aud qualified for n seat
on the Supreme Bench, then none can be
found in this State Waco Registsr
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

b1~We Nccidently omitted last week to
call attention to the announcement Of James
Thomas, Esq, as candidate for the Legis-
laturc from this County. Mr.. Thomas has
served one term in that body as the men,
Der from this County, during which he won
the good opinion Of all for his industry and
attention to business, and to the people OF
this county he is well known.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19
rs~Tbe Austin Ga1ctte has again cbar

rsrThe Austin Gazette has again chan
red hands. That paper Of the 2sth ult-
comes 10 us with the valedictory Of d.
Richardson, Esq- stating that he has sold
ont the entire Office 10 Jos. Walker, ESQ
Of Austin, who is now sole owner. Mr..
walker is an old and well known publish
sr. and was connected with The Gazette
many years ago, in it, pslmiest days.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

BfE%Wc invite the attention of our rcad-
ers to the new advertisement in Darling
and Merriman's column to-day. "All per-
sons in want Of Fancy or Staple Dry
Goods, either at Wholesale or Retail, will
save time and money by purchasing Of
Darling and Merriman, Main St., Houston,
Emporium of Fashion" 1t is every
word true, and if you don't believe it, just
give them call, and they will convince
you of the fact.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

pgThe river still remains all over the
bottom at this place, though it has receded
some fifteen or twenty feet since itattained
high water mark last week. We have had
several light rains during the present week,
with good deal Of cloudy weather, and
the river has several times risen lew
inches, hut il is now clear and COMPARE
lively cool, with prospects Of remaining
f.,r
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

gSy~Wo have but time and space this
week to call attention to the advertisement
of the Messrs. Crockett, Thomas & Shep-
pard, who have established Permanent
Agency in this place for the transaction Of
all kind of business, for the particulars of
which We refer the reader to the advertise
mcnt. All three Of the gentlemen are pos
scsscd of thorough business capacity, are
industrious, and will give prompt attention
to business entrusted to them.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

gD"Bullion, at the old stand Of Smith &
Murphy, has just received and is now op-
ening a very .argc stock of new goods, di-
rect from the northern cities. We cannot
undertake to enumerate what he has got,
and should be equally at loss to say what
he hash got. Call and see for yourselves,
kind reader, and then you'll be as wise as
we are. He will give you list OF his as
sortmcnt in our advertising columns next
week.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

Tn. people Of Texas should remember
,bst he Radical party Of Pesse Co. en-
dorss the Tilted States Congress-nssriy
tvo-thirds Of whom were in isror Of ne
Frssmsn's Bureau Bib, and ATTEMPTED %
pass IL over President Johnsons vstoi ana
rpo-e than tEo-thir5s Of whom we're IN favor
q tbs Civil Rights Bill, and didpass It ovtT
Pr-.ideut gshussu's -c,o.-Fses h~7e-f-T-
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

GdrCol Jno. NJ. Crockett, of this place
returned from Kaufman Court, on Monday
last. He informs us that all the bridges
on the East Fork of Trinity have been
washed away with the exception Of But
ler's Bridge. East Fork had been ten feet
higher than ever before known.
Court was progressing very well at
Kaufman
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19
EN-Thc kaufman Star in raising III

ED-Thc Kaufman Star in raising the
name Of Gen. Throckmorton for Governor
says;
$50 far as this county is concerned,
Kaufman will be the banner county in the
State"
Just such reports come up to us from cv'
cry part of the State, and we are prepared
to see the greatest Immunity in favor of
our candidate than at any previous cleo
ton.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

n%Attention is directed to the adver-
tisement in to-day's paper of Haswell q
Son, Millican, who have now on hand for
sale, supply of Pitts, Threshers and Horse
Powers. These machines are acknowledged
to be the best made, and persons wishing
to order or to receive Mt Millican, cannot
do better than to call on our friends Has
well & Son.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

1ey-Judgc s, ?, Donley. of Smith Conn'
Is, one Of the candidates on the Conscrya-
tive Ticket for the Supreme Court, at the
time of his nomination had placed himself
before the people Of his District as a can
Lidato for District Judge, but Immediately
on receiving notice of his name being re-
commended to the people for the Supreme
Bench, he declined the canvass Of the Dis
trict, and accepted tho nomination tender
cd him. Thus, all the distinguished gen.
tlcmen who were recommended at Austin
have signifed their acceptance and It was
only our desire to learn this positively
that We deferred placing the ticket at our
masthead Mt an earlier date, than We did.
Judge Donley is we'll known in Eastern
Texas, where his eminent abilities and in
dustry have won for him tho confidence
and esteem Of the people.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19
rss-we are under many obligations t

H@-we are under many obligations to
our friend and townsman, Or. John s.
Saunders, of the firm Of Saunders, Clay
pool & Co., for full files Of papers from New
York, Louisville, New Orleans, &C., Of very
late dates. The Doctor has just returned
from Gotham, where he informs us be has
purchased large and varied assortment
of merchandise, which is now en- route, ana
may be looked for soon. lie desires his
old friends to remember the old Rail Road
Corner Of Staekpole-
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

We notice that both Fayette and Wash
ington counties are pledging themselves to
cast the largest vote Of any county in the
State, for the Throekmorton, or Conserve
tive Union Ticket. Which will beatln tne
race, we cannot tell Some other county
may beat both Of them. 1t will be the prlde
Of any county not to have Radical vote
cast in it.-HousfOn Tel
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

PosrAeE STAMPS, ENVELOPES, AND REvE-
NUE. SrANPs.-sam Seston, Post Master at
this place, has just received about Two
Thousand Dollars worth Of Government
Stamped Envelopes, Postage Stamps Of oil
rates and Revenue Stamps, Of every denom-
inatien needed. Give him a call and sup
plv Yourselves,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

pHrwho wants splendid new I6 Horse
power Engine and FIGURING Mill complete.
Don't all speak at once, but see the adver-
tisement of II. NJ. Youngblood, who has o
mill, with all the necessary machinery, at
Millican. Call early and bargain can
be had
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

rT Attention is called TO the card Of
Messrs. WHEAT & CTRUs, Wool and Hide
FACTORS, Millisan, Texas. These gentle
men have an agency for q large Wooden
Mandatory at the North, and Wil pa Sths
highest market value ct all times in cash
for any quantity Of vol or hides They
request wool growers &c select and grade
their feeces and psek il burlnps-never ss
esttgu bales are racked
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19
aesnWe call attention to the new m

BeS"We call attention to the new an
nouncements in to-day's paper, of Joseph
Barton, Esq, az candidate for Sheriff,
and of Thomas l.. Franks, of Scyenc, for
Assessor and Collector. They are both
we'll and favorably known in our commu-
nifty, each of them deserving of confidence,
and if elected will discharge the duties of
the Offices, we believe, to the satisfaction of
the pcople.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

Bdr0ur editorial thanks are due and
hereby rendered to our friend Bullion, for
pr sent of the finest pair of boots that
have graced our feet, for 10, these many
years. Don't envy US, kind friends, when
you see them, for You can get just such at
Billions, and many other things too numer-
Gus to mention.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

r6~A letter to the editor from Weather
ford, Parker County, dated May 18th, says
ave, up here, will, on the fourth Monday
in June, give the Hon. j. W. Throckmorton
and all those on the ticket with him, an
overwhelming majority"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

TIE original formula for the manufso-
ture Of the rare vegetable speoihc-Red
jacket Biners-is rigidly adhered TO- It's
quality and proportions never vary Con-
sequently its operation is uniform More
over, il does not deteriOrate in any elimsts-
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

HOMEOPATHIC MEpICISEs.--The Homeopathic syt
tenn of medical practice has become one OF the fXcd
institutions of American society. 1t can hardly any
longer be considered an experiment. DIR. Humphreys
whose advertisement appears in our columns this
week. has long and successfully given his attention
to the preparation of specifics for tho various ills
which flesh is heir to, and is placing them in tho
reach of all who may wish to test their virtues.
Dunkirk Journal.
[32:itl Depot $50 Broadway, n. Y.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

HrEvsry one Of The candidates on The
conservative ticket, have accepted the nom
nations rendered them. A stronger ticket
could not b. psned, and We predict hat il
viii be lsrgsly sbssd On he sTsning q he
ish Mond-- II June NEXT
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

sa-see the School Notice of Rev. Charles
Carlton, who proposes to open per nanent
school in this place, on the LIST of Septem-
Der next, the further particulars Of which
will be set forth in circular form in due
tima
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

r9HOn. Henry Order, N. C., from Ken
lucky, has our thanks for q full file Of the
Congressional Globe, from the commence
ment Of the present Congress, and ether
public documents Of value.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

I@.we have lengthy communication
from Weatherford, Parker County, against
the adoption of the new Constitution, which
we shall publish next week, together with
some comments on the same,-its great
length precludes its publication this week.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

rsU"lravolcrs from the South informs us
that no other names are talked of for State
officers than those on the Throckmorton
Ticket, 1t will make a perfect sweep,
from the Gulf to Red River.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

E|-S. W. Wren & Co., the Wholesale
Notion Dealers, Rusk House, Houston Tex
as, sell Notions to the trade at the very
lowest prices. Try them.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

The HscO Register Gays the buffaioss are
ssarming sixty miles below Camp Cooper,
destroying the grass 80 completely that cat
&c csu scarcclv live.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-19

B6y- We invite attention to the article on
our fourth page on wool growing, from the
pen of Geo. wilkins Kendall, Esq.