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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

gS"We publish on the outside of to day s
paper, the act regulating Public Schools,
together with circular from the Supcrin-
tendant of Public Schools The net is nm
important one, and should be read by eve
ry one.
1t is made the duty of the Police Court
at the first session of the court in 1867, to
form the counties into School Districts Of
convenient size, and to number the same,
so that each district can be known by its
number To do this Understandings, and
to the advantage of every portion of the
county, it is important that every neigh
borhood should inform the Police Court, or
some member of it, previous to the time of
the meeting Of the court, how their dis
tricrs should BIO shaped. There being but
i've members of the court, it can hardly be
supposed that they can district the whole
county 10 suit the convenience of every
neighborbood without assistance in the way
of information. 1t is the wish of the Coun-
ty Judge that this information shoird be
sent up from every portion of the county,
with as little delay as possible.
Tho general provisions Of the law are
good, but to be made effective, the people
themselves must act promptly in the mat
tie and we refer the reader 10 the law it.
self for its provisions.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

-rn The Marshall Republican states
tho receipts ofthe Southern Pacific
q Railroad, running from Shreveport
Ito Marshall at an average of nearly
: $500 per day. For the year ending
September ], it has cleared above
q all expenses 1920 %. The capital
stock Of tho company is stated at
. $3.50, $50 95. with an excess Of assets
over all liabilities amounting to
2 somo $1,000, not including the dona
iions ofland by the State of 10000
acres for each mile as the road pro-
crosses. AS an evidence of the con
tidcncc of the people in the success
of the enterprise, the Republican
mentions the fact that Col. w. II.
Scott, of Marshall, has drawn up an
obligation, to be one of one hundred
to advance $40, 900 each, to discharge
every obligation due by the compa-
NY, and to build tho road fifty miles
west, and that Texas gentlemen,
who have tho means, have already
Joined him in this liberal movement
> The President of the Company
has gone North to secure additional
mid in the prosecution ofthc work.
Houston Ietegrdph i..' ''''
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22
Christmas.

The anniversary Of the coming Of our
Saviour, by custom made the most "gay and
festive season of the year Parue, will soon
he upon us, What n train OF events Il
brings TO memory Looking back through
the dim vista Of the past, the mind dc.
lights to dwell upon the happy scenes Of
our earliest rceollections, when, in happy
ignorance Of the cold, calculating selfish.
ness,llat awaited Us In the dim future, We
listened with wonder.strieken eyes TO the
stories that were told us of queer good
old man, who watched the year round, over
all good and faithful children, and came
regularly on Christmas eve to reward them.
Aud well do We remember the mysterious
whispcrings and stealthy movements Of
those whose duty II was TO swing in the
ancestral halls those tiny pedal garments,
by courtesy designated stockings, which
we were told would be full in tho morning
of all sorts of ''good things for "Santa
Claus never failed 10 come; then with the
injunction carefully impressed upon us not
to watch or make noise, VIC were put to
bed and were soon lost ia visions of the
queer old man "coming down the chimney
with great basket of toys and good things
innumerablc. or all these aud much more
We dreamed, and then at the earliest peep
Of day were up TO find our dream, not "all q
dream, for, sure enough, "gool Santa Claus
never failed 10 come The scenes that
were sure to follow, We well remember but
cannot describe. Our Soup was fLll to
overilowing--we lived as it were in an en-
chanted atmosphere, sounds from all man
ncr of screcclling things, filed the air; il
was music to our soul and most mcrrily we
danced to the enchanting strains. The hap
py shining faces of Afrcas dusky children
were there too TO laugh and be merry with
u.s. and partake of our bounty, but
"0h, those happy days arc gone"
Never, never to recur in our history
Once year VIC will turn back and "sport
in fancy as We sported them 1t affords n
pleasant and instructive lesson, and adj
monishes us that VIC should not forget to
make joyful the hearts Of the innocent lit
tie expectants Of our day and time
Shakespeare once said that ale who has
not music in his soul, is fit for treason,
strategy and spoils," slight change and
the words Of the great immortal bard
would equally apply to those who open not
their hearts on Christmas day. To be so
wise or so unfeeling rs to experience no
throb of interest or pleasure at Christmas,
is to have lost the purest and hottest i'm
pulses Of our nature; religion, family hap
pincsss childlike mirth, and pure gencrosi-
ty, all unite to make it the day of all the
year the most filled with pleasant memo
ries. We wish then to our readers, and in
deed to all, a happy, happy Christmas! But
in our happiness We should not forget TO
reflect upon its deeper signifcance-re-
member that it marks the great event on
the tide of time; the manifestation Of the
love Of the All-Loying, for the creatures Of
His hand.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22
0hituAru.

~I~-~|~~~I~~~~~~
DIED-ln the town OF Da Has, IN tho morning
Of the 10th inst, ALICE, infant daughter of Dr. D.
d, and EMILY NJ. THOMAS, aged two months and
twenty days
Also, on the morning Of the 2lst Dec, 1866, Of
Congestion Of the brain, Mrs. EMILY NJ THOMAS,
consort of DR.. d. B. THOMAS.
Mrs. Thomas was the daughter ofJAMEs and FRAN d.
cEs A. TABOR, subsequently Frances Johnson. She
was born in San Augustine, Texas, May 10th, 1874.
and was married to ID. d. THOMAS Sept. 9Th, 1859,
and by her CONSTANT walk had enviable position
In the community, where she had lived from a child
As wife, she was devoted and affec tionate, as u
mother, tender and careful, a neighbor kind and
obliging. She connected herself with the Method.
i't e. Church South, whom quite young, and was
devoted to its interests and prosperity But she has
passed away, and left in gloom and sadness, II be.
reaved and afcctionate husband, three small chill.
dren, and large circle of kindred and friends to
mourn her early death. But we have good reason to
hope, that, with her "death is GAIN" and that sho
and her children who preceded her enjoying tho
sweet rest. promised to the faithful in the Paradise
OF God. We say to her bereaved husband that "day
will dawn, on the night of the grave. and beauty
immortal, will atisc from the Tomb" NJ.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

BJ"Capt. II. b. Lee, of the firm of Lee
& Wilson, Merchants, Houston, died in that
city recently. The Telegraph says of him;
"He was formerly an old merchant of
Navasota, was a Captain Commissary in
Elmore's Regiment, and was afterward
made Quartermaster, and was on duty at
Beaumont when the war closed. lie had
t confidence of his superiors as an able
and efficient officer. After the war closed,
he commenced business in this city, and
every prospect of success and happiness at
the time of his untimely death His fine
business qualifications and his great integ-
rity in his dealings, had alreudy won for
him fine standing as merchant, and had
secured very ,isfactory amount of trade
for his house.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22


The following items are from the McKin'
pey Enquirer Of the 18th:
ID r. Il. Ysrborough, disabled Confede-
rate soldier, wants some information Of his
father, ylNEs YAlDororeH, who emigrated
20 tkis Stats from CGlhsun county, Ala, In
81. Address z. n. Tsrbroaeh, Bonhsu.
Ftnnin coustr. The press win DO ehsri.
table act By passing ihis sroupd.
IN Bonh.n Views says that : negro was
shot BY q white man IN that town last week
f, The negro vas drunk and abusing the
: white man.
A woman was arrested and lodged in
jail At Sherman last week charged with
borse-stssling. ...-...s 49,
MrsTERIOUs ATTArn.-0Gr friend, Henry
Howard, Who has jnstreturned from Denton
county, tells us that o. Saturday morning
last = NJ. Msfstt, formerly living on Hol-
ford prsirie, vas found dssi near his bons,
shot lrtss through he hesd and once thro'
he benrt. Mofatt ard some ofhers had
bssn drt.tint the Day before ~ q sill
h5uss. hut Ne di6culfy Of . serious nature
oseurrst. On his rsJ hose his horss task
si5k. nni isrrinE lin On The rEod, McGntt
vent tes.Heighbsr's house, borrDEsd ano-
tbs- horss ara sf.rtsd cs hvne. he rent
rssruinr hs vnsfo5Di ss8i e styTt ststsd.
ys cirs = he ssssssins
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22
DD- buy your Goods at Jeffries.

s4."NI,nc host of the Washington 10.
tel, Galveston, NJ. F. Thompson
"Mnjor' by the Item man,-has recently
added greatly TO his Hotel by opening a
full grown Threatre in hall nenr the
Washington, where the guests of the house
can while away n pleasant hour or two
during the long winter nights. We are
glad to learn that the enterprise is COM
plcte success. We know from experience
that Thompson knows how to keep hotel,
and it seems, that he knows how to run n
theatre, too.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

B9-we have hal good deal Of rainy
and disagreeable weather this week,-the
consequence is, the river is aud has been
for week, bank full, the roads are wretch,
eddy muddy, and the stages have run by
anything but schedule time. Fact Is, our
roads need working and the creeks need
bridging, to facilitate travel in such wealth
cr as we are now having, and may expect
to have for the next month or two.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22
TO CONSUMPTTVES.

NHE advertiser, having been rest ored to hoalth In
i few weeks, by very simple remedy, aften ha.
wing suffered several years with severe lung afIcc-
tion, and that dread disease, Consunption-is nnx-
ious to make known to his fellow. sufferers the
Of cure,
To all who desire 1t, he will send copy of the pre-
scription nscd, free of charged with the directions
for preparing and using the same, which they will
find SURE CURE FOR CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRSN.
oHIrIs &c. The only object Of the advertiser in
ding the Prescription, is to benefit the afflicted, and
spread information which he conceives to be nvaIu
able and he hopes every sufferer will try his remedy
as 1t will cost them nothing, and may prove bless.
ing
Parties wishing the prescription, will please ad.
dress REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
willamsbursh, Kings County. New. York.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22
InaJan Atrocities.

LfithSworrn. Kansas, Nov ~
The Times ~ Ibis morning has y
inll account NJ the ransom fr,m the
KiOwa indians ~ n white family.
hy Lieut. Hcs,clhugvr ofthc Third
United States lnGnlry, which IA
,tptioncd Ut Font Dodge The pris.
uncrs all belonged ~ ono family,
aud NJ The time they were taken by
the Indians wcr, returning from Il
visit a. some sick relatives, aud
wr,V hut few miles from home
when surprised aud captured, In
The melee that cusucd, the head ot
he family, James BuN, was killed
aud Scalpcd, The remaining mem
hers Of the family were Immediately
placed on animals and hurried To
the hauntS Of the savngcs. The
names of the captured were Mrs.
Box, II child II months old aud her
'hrcc daughters 800 Margaret, aged
II years; Josephine, 10 years old ;
and Ada, years old. In the haunt
vi This relentless foe the child fell
from the ann Of its mother, while
the Indians were goading the worn
out animals that carried her. 1t
was crushed to death among the
rocks, the mother not being allowed
10 dismount and see il.
Tho mother and the two eldest
daughters were subjected TO the
most unhcard Of cruelty and out.
RACES by their brutal captors, while
thcyoungcSi, owing to her youth,
alt rough spared Il fate less horrible,
nevertheless was most barbarously
used. The child, unable to under
stand the commands of her iicndsh
taskmastcrs, was placed upon live
Goals till she was totally roasted.
When rescued she had almost for.
gotten her mother tongue. Lieut.,
Hcssclburgcr and his party, after
thctrcaty withthc Indians, returned
10 the post and procuring the nee
rssary ransom again betook them.
selves to the camp Of the Kiowas.-
Arriving there the two eldest girls
were delivered to him, he paying
sum of money TO tho Indians that
owned them, so as TO prevent rep
ctition Of indignitics TO which, du.
ring their stay, they had been con.
tinually subjected.
The day f'lowing Lieut.. Hcssel-
burger and his party, with the two
eldest girls, started for Fort Dodge,
where they arrived the next day
The guide and tho friendly Indians
took n direct route from the camp of
the kiowas, reaching the fort by
shorter and quicker route. a few
days after the Indians brought the
mother and youngest daughter, and
ransom in the shape Of nine
blankets and provisions being given,
they were delivered up to the COM
mandant Of the post.
Altogether they were in captivity
about ten weeks, and in that tino
suffered all the crucltics that the
tend like malignity and hcartless-
ness ofthcir cowardly captors could
invent, They are now at Fort
Lcavcnworth, having left Fort
Dodge in charge Of Lieut.. Hesscl-
burger on the 5tb~ inst. His in
rtructions are to report to General
Hancock, now absent, who will
make final disposition of the untor-
tunatcs. They will probably be
sent to their home in Texas.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

Notwithstanding the muddy roads,
the wagons from below with goods for eur
merchants continue to roll in every day or
two. Several new stocks are being received
this week, and reference to our adveris-
lug columns will inform our readers where
they can find anything they want, and
where they can get their moneys worth.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

tarws laylis s,isaion 10 The displsJsi
ad,sfHssmsni n ". q. q. Aksfd A Co., 10
io.dsy's paper Having removed Ia their
new bulldIng At Smith old corner, ihsy are
nos receiving choice selection Of mes and
handsome goods purchased At lov figures,
and which they propose 10 sell rs cheap as
any one. The old friends Of J, ". Smith,
Rsq, are requested to give him a call at his
old stand, We bsspsak for the new firm a
generous share Of patronage,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

judge Gilbert, Of the Supreme Court
Of Kings County, n. T., has recently dsei-
dsd that the fact Of a citizen having ssrV-
ed in the Confederats army during the
war, does not deprive him Of The right 20
vote in that State The question vas De-
eided in case where Augustus Wheeler
applied for . mHBdanus 20 compel bs
registers q he frst districi q he seven
tssnfh ~ard, BrOoklyn, % register his
name in orasr that he might vote. Wbs.l-
sr sduited having served AZ q surgeon in
the Confederate amy, and f5r thst rerson
his ns-e r.s refussi
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

b6TWe hail with pleasure, the appear
ance on our table of the December number
Of the Crescent MONTHLY. Every mum.
Der Of this popular periodical exhibits i'm
prOvements in its typographical appear
ance, as we'll as its literary contents. II de-
serves as it is receiving the hearty support
Of every Southron.
Among the contributions 10 this number
we notice "Recoyered Jewels" by Ellen A.
Moriarty; "On Hearing q serenade," by
Lillian Rozell Messenger; "Auld Robin
Gray" by Clara V. Dargan; "Cbristmas
m Texan Prairie;" Human Hair" SIN
the Garsen;7 HAn Hour with Wits and
Huuorists:H "ItaliAn Brigandsi" Summer
and Winter DsthinsF "Tbs Literary Pr
aususy Of Three coanir.ssi Hshst are
Meteon7" and aThs Goa fedora. Spy.
awhst are Meieorsg" though strictly .
scientific article, deals with subject which
is Of much interest TO all CLASSES Of readers
at this time; and the themes is very thor
oughly handled. aRec,vered Jewels, "
HChristmAs on Te1an Prairie" and HAn
Hour with Wits and HumOrists," though
widely different in tksir distinctive char
aeisrs, alone compose a charming Christ
mas feature in dis numbsr.
Among Tie selected articles from foreign
journals. We mentor Love Laughs At
Loeksnifhs,- from Oues q Week; "A Visit
70 Ju.s FsrnsD8sf,7 from The Isisurs Herr
aFron Tshsrss 20 TrsbiIoBd,f from tbs Ar-
vosv. ssd The Session Of he POsts.T from
he gpsefe,0--
A nv volunsef De fcEEscExr' oors-
ssns-s va TIE rs1f i5Asr.-yl nunbsr
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

giB,In consequence of the great number
of buildings going up in our town, there
will necessarily be great demand for
Lime. Those in want of this article are
referred to the advertisement of our friend
W. D. Patillo, who has now 1000 bushels
and design always keeping a supply on
hand
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

TuE MAREEr-Pork has opened here at
cts. Butter, 25 ois,i Eggs, l2l to Is cts
Flour, 80 90 to - Wheat, 81 per bushel
Corn, 30 els, A great deal Of pork has
come In this week, aud house'keopers have
been busy packing down. Butter, eggs, Sc,
hvve been in active demand for the Christ.
mas holidays, The above quotations are
rather above usual prices on account there
nf
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

ra Gen. N. B. Pearce, for awhile
President of the Military Board Of
7 Texas during the war, is now re-
siding in Nashville, Tenn, and has
been elected President of the Cum
bertrand Valley Insurance Company
of that city. Ta tsH
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

cod this Il nov, u sll others, NE most ~.
perfume season ior subscriber, 10 eater
Subscription, one rear % sis months, ~
single copies hny cents. Published by ".
Eyslyn 4 Co. ~ Bafohns Street, Nsv Or
leans, and VIM. n. smiih 4 Co, 90 aud ~
fayetteville street, Raleigh, &C,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22
NBuy your Good. at JsfH.s-

In The House Of Representatives Of Tenn
sssse = bill providing for Impartial sufrag'
and universal smnesty, has been tabled By
q voss Of % 70 %. he East Tsnnsssesan'
voted sluost solid sgninst IL While ma
jority Of The Conservatives favored IL Ths
bin vas introduced b. fbs Radicals, many
o. vbon favored tie passage, bsi the East
Tsnnessssnns we're strong enough 70 dsfssi
g. Thsy trrusd thnt thsy were not %
yos.1 . zero sufrng., but would not sup-
POI nurssty 70 rebels undsr Hny sirrun-
st.nc-s-Houufon Tsl,grTh
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

From . gentleman just arrived from New
Orleans, velearn that Col. Giddings will
soon be here 10 set in motion bis telegraph
line from Galveston, by way Of Houston,
Austin, San Antorio, Eagle Pass and II
Paso 10 The Pacific. Contracts we presume
will be let 10 different parties, as be is de-
tsrmiBed 10 have the lire in successful op-
GRAFTON in q very short time--Ssn Antsnio
Ledger.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

B@" That fayorite paper the Houston
Journal, appears in on entire new aad i'm
proved suit of type. We are much pleased
to notice this we'll deserved evidence Of
prosperiiy.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

40 The New York Herald comes out
IN favor of universal suffrage, and
r. rails upon the President to enforce
it upon the South if necessary, at
! the point ofthe bayonet.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

1.-The President has appointed d.
NJ. Latbemorc, of Tennessee. COM
missioner on the part of the United
States to the Universal Exhibition
TO be hold at Paris in 1867.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

t@Winter is upon us again, with its
cold winds and chilly weather. Be careful
of exposure, and provide yourselves with
Co.'s CoueH BALsAN for Group, Coughs,
colds and sore throat. 1t is the greatest
and. best cough preparation extant. In
cases Of Group it is unfailing. 1t should
find home in every household. 1
Again, we cannot speak too highly Of
Co.'s DYSPEPSIA Guar. With this remedy
II hand you can eat what you please and ss
much az you please, in reason, andyou will
not srfer from Indigestion or disorders Of
tbe stomseS and bowels. Ithss cured more
cases Of dyspsPsiG than al other remedies
combined. There are thousands Of people
who dare not eat . bssrty s1eal for fear Of
the distressing effects which are sure TO fol-
low. Goes Dyspepsia Cure when used fres-
" will prevent all ibis erey tine. just
give IL trial.
James Gonsgsl, 20 ST. Charles street
Nev Oflesns, is tbs Southern Wholesale
agent for beth q the shove named rene
dies
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

su The National Inteliigenccr, consid.
cred the favoritc organ of the Presi.
dent, has an elaborate article against
the proposed plan ofrestoration on
n basis Of impartial suffrage and uni
versal amnesty. 1t counsels no
abandonment of the Presidents
original plan. .f. .F..
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

eG-we we're rather premature in our re-
marks last week, about the regularity of the
mails. We are considerably at loggerheads
this week with the slow coaches. Up to
"these presents" no mail has reached us
from the North since Friday of last week,
and none from the South since Sunday last.
We are therefore without anything new
from the outside world, and unless we re-
ceive mail this Thursday evening, we
shall indeed be in the lurch.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

nH-The December number, being No. /,
Vol. 2, Of ''The Land We Love-" is on our
table filled with choice literature. The Ia.
bic of contents is attractive, and perusal
of every article in it, will repay the reader.
Terms, So per annum. Address James p
Irwin, Charlotte, n. c.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

pD~Parties who are looking around fer
homes, would do well to enquire more fully
into the advertisement of Judge Coombes
in to-days paper, headed, "Valuable I'm
proved Farm for Sale"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

ts5-ws call the attention Of The reader
10 the column Of Advertisements NJ Mars
dgn's Preparations, which will be found
among our new advertisements, to-day
These medicines are said to possess all the
virtues claimed for them.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

tayWc are requested to give notice that
Rev, Geo Roll,nslcin will preach on Christ,
mas Day, al ! | o'clock, A. NJ, at the usual
place of worship NJ the Episcopal Church.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22
ProIe.IanI npi-espnI rharh.

Divine sffyi-e viii H. held o. W efeTF HtrdlY
mrnng, % " Hriork pud in ths ftef iu- ~ z u-
rlu iu TIC upIfT fuOm ~ llirshs hrirk luiiliug
OEO ROTTEN thin
Tta,.r no,ts ~ sais At Mussts " 10 Prsthff A
Cos Th' proceeds 10 deifay ouHtinssul rsirRsr. ~
the Parish
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

81 Mr.. John A. Winston has been
elected L. S. Senator for Alabama,
heating Hon. George S. Houston by
a vote of 65 to 81 on joint ballot by
the Legislature of that State,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

r@ssnssors R5berts and Bsrsstt and
Reprsssnlsfirs BP=sou, rom this State
vsrsin rsshingi0n On the s0th ult We
are under sbIirsi5rr 70 hen ~ fsvors,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-22

Eighteen hundred years ago there stood
in the heart Of Italy, with burning noun
tain for its lamp, and an ocean for its mir
ror, the glorious city of Herculaneum.