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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11
Circular Letter to the Conservative
Reconstructionists of Texas.

| We find the following Circular Letter ITO
the Conservative observation-disclosures of Tex
as" in the Galveston News of the 9th.
That paper says the meeting was attended
by many of the leading Union men of GAL
weston, as we'll as by some who nre not res
idents, and also by some Government Off
cials who sympathise with the Conserva-
tives. The same paper understands that
the movement is made with the view to
"carry out the we'll ascertained wishes of
Gen. Hancock" The Circular will be sent
especially TO the leading and consistent
Union men Of the State who are known to
favor the Conservative cause. Such as
Hon. B. H. Epperson, Judge L. D. Evans,
Judge Jno. Hancock, &C., whose co-opera-
ton with the Convention called to meet in
Houston on the Goth, is desired and expect.
ed.
Galveston, January 4; 1S6s.-Sir:
AT the meeting of the friends of
Conservative Reconstruction in
the State of Texas, held last evening
in this city, the undersigned were
appointed committee to draft an
address to their fellow citizens who
entertain similar views, requesting
them to meet at the Hutchins House,
in the city of Houston, at noon on
the Goth inst. Therefore the under
signed have to request of you the
privilege Of your personal attend
ance at the time and place hereto
fore named-It is deemed but just
to say, that the object Of the meet
ing proposed may be stated to be
free interchange Of opinion, from
which is TO arise practical organ
ization to aid in the carly restora-
ton of this State into the sisterhood
of the Union, and to adopt measures
to warrant the re-opening of regis
tration, by which all citizens can be
registered who are entitled to do so
under the reconstruction acts of
Congress. Especially is tour desire
to strengthen and assist the patrio-
tic General commanding this Dis
trict in his efforts to restore the
State of Texas to her practical re-
lations in such manner as indicat-
cd by his recent military order,
which has SO justly met the appro-
val of the Constitutional Executive
of the nation, in which he guaran-
tees to all well meaning and peacea
BILE citizens their constitutional
privileges which they have so right
fully inherited from the early Faith
ers of the Republic.
Trusting that you may fully APP
preciate the object we have in view,
made necessary by the present
situation of affairs in this communi-
ty, we deem it only necessary to a.
gain earnestly solicit your attention
and presence, as we hope to procure
from such deliberation a happy flu
ture for our State and people. With
great respect, we remain,
Your fellow citizens,
7. II. McMAHAN, III. STUART,
ISAAC MOSES, GEO. II. GIDDINGs,
r. MILLs,-Committee.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11
GTpon assuming oommand of Il

Upon assuming command Of the
territory of Alaska, October 20.
General jeff. G. Davis issued an
order, which contains the following
paragraphs:
III. The Government of the Uni
ted States having as yet made no
provision for the organization of
civil authority in this territory,
It becomes tho duty Of the military
authorities to give protection to the
inhabitants thereof and their pro-
perty. With this object in view, it
is announced that all laws Of Con-
gross of general application TO all
tho ether territories of the United
States viii be enforced; and all laws,
rules and regulations, heretofore in
force, for the government of the
people of this territory, will, until
changed by proper authority, con-
tinue in force, provided they do not
conflict with the laws of Congress,
nor the treaty by which this terri
tory was ceded.
~. For tho information Of all
the residents Of the territory who
.dsire to remain and become citizens
of the United States, by awaiting
themselves of the privileges of Ar
ticle III Of the treaty above alluded
TO, it is hereby announced that they
can signify their intention TO do so by
registering their names and filing
their declarations at the Adjutant-
Generals office of the District.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11
say-In the call for the State Conserve

p0-In the call for the State Conserva.
tive Convention which we publish to day
the name Of Hon. F. r. Lubbock, appears
as one of the signers. The Governor in O
lotter to the Telegraph, dated the 3rd inst,
says that while he would feel proud, under
other circumstances in having his name
associated in such call, he feels it his du-
ty TO say that his name was used without
authority; he is under special parol, held as
an unpardoned revolutionist, and does not
feel that he can enter into on open field and
fair political fight, consequently, says he:
81 have taken back seat, and if ever l
do again attempt to leave that seat, it will
be when reason and law once more assumes
and exercises sway in this land that God
and our forefathers intended should be a
free and constitutional Government.
Until then leave politics, but shall
continue to abide by the laws of the coun-
try am permitted to live in-recuperate
my shattered affairs by hard labor, as an
humble auctioneer and commission mer.
chant"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11
Gay Messrs. Julius E. Levy & Co., forr

egMessrs. Julius E. Levy & Co., form.
crly of Waxahachie, but now doing on ex-
teusive business in Kansas City, Mo-, have
kindly cent ne occasional copies of the
Commercial Advertiser, a Democratic pa
per published in that city, from which we
have on several occasions CLEANED items OF
interest for our columns. We received
from the same getlemen q few days ago, a
copy of the Chicago Evening Post, contain
ing an artisle on Kansas City and it's Rail
roads, which comprises a full list of the bus
mess firms Of that growing City, together
with its railroad connections and other ad-
vantages as Q business point. 1t will be
remembered that Kansas City is the start
ing point Of railroad which is aow being
built to connect with the Texas Central
Railroad at Red River. Many merchants
and other business men have located there
with the view Of ultimately competing for
the Northern Texas trade, when this road
ia finished. The Kansas City people are
enersetic snd are persevereingly pushing
forward that work rapidly. Already there
has sprung up, on the lice Of the road, a
young city, 10 Southern Kansas,
DIT rather in the Neutral lands, cSlled Bax-
isr. Springs, which is growing amazingly.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11

AsToNIsHED RED MEN.-A band
of Indians made a sudden attack on
a detachment of soldiers in til e
mountains. The soldiers h a d a
mountain howitzer mounted on a
mule. Not having time to take it
off and put it in position, they back
cd up the mule and let drive at the
Indians. The load was so heavy
that mule and all went tumbling
down the hill toward the savages,
who, not understanding that kind
of warfare, fled like deer After
ward one of them was captured, and
when asked why he ran so, replied,
"Me big Injin, not afraid of little
guns nor big guns, but when white
man load up and fire whole jack
ass at Injin, me don't know what to
do. "-NdshUille Press.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11

80 We fabUsh fo.day ths sall maie Z ,
.ms NJ Ne leading citizens n ihe ciiy "a
Houston, fora Contention u Tho Con'er
,all,e people of the State, 10 meet In llous'
ton on tie 2Olh N the Presenl mouth We
have bat one objection 10 HE rill, and That
IL the ,horlness NJ time allowed for The Mp.
pointmsni Of delegates distant portions
~ he State, will scarce get tie notice le'
fore the lime 0 meeting, and we very much
fear that Northern and North Eastern Tex.
~ will not he represented, for the above
reason, We acknowledge the necessity for
the Convention, ms is indicated by our arli
Gle on the suhje,I last week, The Houston
Telegraph, from which We clip the call,
says;
eve srrnk that we do know when VIC
say that such u Convention is necessary
all important. That necessity has not
he, apparent until few day, since, The
Conservative people Of the State are united
NJ on the programme Of n0n-aoiion in the
coming Convention election, There are
now indications that this programme may
not avail us, and We may find 1t out TOO
late TO agree upon the next hest course. let
M meet and provide for the threatened con-
tingency. II II should not occur, then our
meeting will only have strengthened our
unity uron the previously adopted pro
grammc Let every county act Immediate
". No time to be lost. In the meantime,
let all prepare to register when the Offices
are next opened. They will be needed,
whether We vote or decline to vote"
Lot us, then, act and act promptly. If
VIC can possibly get delegate. to the Con
vcntion, let MS do so.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11

CHoIrRA.-The San Antonio
Herald Of the 31st ult., says Charles,
a negro man. died Of Asiatic cholera
there on the previous Friday. On
Sunday night another case occurred
In the same room. At 10 A. M, on
the Both, the city physician, Dir.
NohI, reported Eve deaths from
Cholera since Friday moring. AT
noon on the 3oth, a physician was
called to see married daughter Of
Mr.. Byrne, at the Cook place, below
town who was found to be in the
collapsed stage Of Asiatic cholera.
with little hope of Recovery. There
have been, says the Herald. six
deaths so far from cholera; "no ex-
preston Of opinion has been made
hitherto as to the epidemic charac-
ter of the disease, but we do not
hesitate to regard it as being on the
very verge of becoming an-epidem-
ic."
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11

n@The proprieiOrs Of the Galveston pa
pers, the Civilisn, Bullsiin and News, an
BOunee that they find themselves eompell-
ed to Hdeny the right Of the Printers I'm
ion, or any other cont AaiiOn Ofnen, TO die,
tate the wages Of men" ia th.iremploy, or to
regulate their business in sny way. Alter
the LIST Of January inst, they will pay 6Octs
currency. per thousand ems. and SIS, per
reek specie for Job hands; aad they bind
themselves no, 10 again employ men who at
tempted 70 co-errs hen int measures By
strikes. From this We presume the printers
q that cry have been trying to raise The
ri,-s ana have tsss defeated.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11

ANOTHER ACQUISITION OF TERRI
ToRY.-Mr. Seward has n rival. I'm.
der date of September 80, Captain
William Reynolds, of the United
States Steamer Lackawanna, reports
TO Rear. Admiral Thatcher that on
'' lRls Instructions, he took formal pos
session Of Brooke's Island for tho
United States.
DR.. Kennedy, tho Surgeon Of the
Lackawanna, made an examination
of the new territory. He reports
it to consist of two distinct coral is
lands, surrounded by a barren reef
The soil is thin, producing only low
shrubs, herbs and coarse grasses
but with cultivation il can be made
to yield potatoes, peas, beans, and
perhaps other vegetables.
Wells were dug by the exploring
party, and water found at depth OF
form four to seven feet. After fl
tration this water proved to be hard
and free from organic impurities in
solution. DR.. Kennedy is satisfied
that by digging TO proper depth a
good supply of potable water can be
obtained.
The island is q great resort Of sea
birds, but very llttlc guano was
round. Tho lagoon swarms with
fish,
"WelIe's Harbor" is little larger
than that of Honolulu-safor, Lut
has less depth Of water: at low water
the depth varies from twcnty-onc
TO sixteen feet. II can be readily
conferred by vessels drawing less than
eighteen feet. Vessels of deep
draught must lie in Seward Roads.
picking their anchorage"
Their are two reasons for thank
ing Captain Reynolds for anneXing
this island. 1t affords a station
which the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company ~ I'd; and secondly. there
IS no question OF purchase money.
The Captain dates his report ''lati-
tude 23o35' N, longitude 1924
w." presume this will indicate
to nautical men the situation of the
island. The Captain writes that
he hopes to annex other islands.
But, first find your island:
The State Gnuotto. thinks that
uovcrDor Homilton lis, and is like
ly to remain at variance with the
Loyal Leagues in this State" We
.donot know that there is any better
institution to quarrel with.-Flake's
Bulletin.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11
To the Texas Prcis."Pnss him
Round.

The Texas Press are requested ~
caution oil persons from dealing
with one FRAScis Y. Josgs, who on
tho best recommendations" was
employed by rs last fall aud winter
NJ u Collector. lie ran away with
nearly 81 900 due ms In advertising
accounts which he collected, aud
appropriated to his own use with
marked celebrity and the most dc
cidcd success.
lie left st Louis for Texas, before
wo could catch him, When last
heard from at st. Louis he wasat or
near GAINESVILLE, Texas, and had
Just swindlcd drovey out Of 500
by an order on st, Louis,
Dcscription.-Joncs is Of medium
height; we'll built, somewhat round
shouldered rolls little in his walk,
like u sailor; is quick, active aud
inssy in his movements; has blue
eyes with slight cast in one of
them; auburn hair, disposed to curl
thin, sandy colored moustachc and
gotcc; ford complexion gaps and
shutters in convention, when excited;
frowns a good deal can initiate II
Scotchman capitally boasts of his
exploits in Missouri under jeff.
Thompson; at Shiloh in Missouri
regiment; subsequentlyas n block
ade runner, and then as spy in the
Confederate secret service in Mis-
sissippi and Alabama.
As he talks well, writes well and
has a pleasing address, and We can
not affored to spend dollar to have
him arrested and brought here for
trial, VIC cheerfully give him this
biographical notice 50 that he may
not injurc others as seriously as he
did us.
f. c. WHARTON & Co., n. O. agt
for Texas Press.
New Orleans, Dec. 6, 1861
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11
MUNN s. CO.,
81 Park Row, New York.

REy'The Publishers Of the SCIENTIFIC AMI RICAN, in
connection with the publication of the paper have act
ed as soIic ors of Patents for twenty-five years Thr-
ty thousand Applications for Patents have been made
through their Agency. More than One Hundred Thou
SAUDI Inventors have sought the counsel of the Poprc-
Tors of the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN concerning their in
vcntons. Consultation and advice to inventors, by
mail free. Pamphlets concerning Patent Laws of all
countries, free.
RJ"A Handsome Bound Volume, containing $50 Me
chanical Engay;ngs, and the United States Census by
Counties, with Hints and Receipts for Mechanics, mail
ed on receipt of % cents.
January s, 1SGS--iT:iw.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11

p6- Blark justices Citations, Execu-
lions, and other County and District Court
blanks kept always on hand at this Office,
for sale at 81 so specie per qu!rci also
Blank Deeds, new and handsome form,
on largo fine paper, with blank acknowl-
Judgements, for Clerks or Noiarics, and
" i,h Clerks certificate OF Record, nt 81
per ouire. Other blanks and job work OF
all kinds printed neatly on short notice
and very cheap.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11

by"We cal, attention to the card of DR..
]. C. Denton, who has located in this place
for the purpose ofprnciicing his profession.
DR.. D. is a regular graduate Of the Medical
Department of the University of Tenn, at
Nashville, and comes among us endorsed by
some Of the best citizens Of that city, as
skillfnl ply stefan, and an honorable gen.
tlemnn. We take plea sure in recommend
ing him to our people.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11
Berthe Houston Telegraph learns tina

R6TThe Houston Telegraph learns that
General Hancock has called upon Gen.
Reynolds for list of all the officers re-
moved in Texas, and the charges against
them, upon which they were removed. The
same paper understands that General Han
cook has referred the whole question of re-
morals to Washington for instructions, and
has no doubt that he will act with justice
and fairness under the laws and orders
governing him.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11

A writer in the Canada farmer is
using salt as a manure for wheat.
He thinks it will stiffen the stalk
He sowed barrel in a strip across
a field of Genessee Club wheat. at
the rate ola barrel per acre, which
caused the wheat TO shoot up five
days in advance of that by its side
which was not MANFRED, and it con-
tinued TO retain its ascendancv.
He had not reported the fnal re-
suit.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11

Russia is said to be preparing for
war, and has so concentrated her
armies as to be in a position to send
10000 men to the Turkish or Aus
train frontier at a few days notice.
A Russian newspaper says: "Our
Government may continne to cir
culate peaceful phrases among the
public in Paris, London and Vinena,
but we know here that war Is i'm
minent."
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11
Dissolution of Co-Partnership.

The copartnership here oiore existing be-
tween Geo. W. Guess and J. X. p. Record
is this day dissolved, at the request of the
Senior, Geo. w. Guess.
all notes, accounts, &C., due the firm Of
Gness & Record are placed in the hands Of
Geo. W. Guess, for settlement; and all par
ties indebted to them are requested TO call
upon him and settle At once.
GEO. W. GUESS.
J.K. 7. RECORD.
Dec. 2stb. Ie67-l5.3mos.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11

gsy Our correspondent "Agends,' gives
some valuable hints OIL the culture of the
o!s de nrc, or Usage Orange, as npplica-
BILE to hedging. II is n subject which is OF
greai Importance to our farmers, and even
to persons who wish TO surround their pri-
vate residences with an ornamental and
everlasting fence.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11

nGJ~we call attention to the card Of DR..
C. c. Gillespie, in to days paper, who has
removed his Office 10 the Ilirsh building
one door west of Masten, Ross & Bro,
where he may he found during the day,
VIA, r--'---;onally absent. DR.. q.
has been among us some time, nnu IS we'll
and fayorab bly, known 10 our community.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11
SALES TREATISE ov Tux ClvlL JuRrs

SArLHs TREATISE oS Tux cIvIL JuRIs
plcrioS ~ JusriCEs OF TnE rHAcE ASp
COUNTY CorRrs We have just received n
few copies Of this new and valuable work,
for sale. Price. $40 specie. he work is
handsomely gotten up, substantially hound
md is equal In every respect, to amy law
book we have seen. Those wishing n copy
should call early NJ The
HERALD OFFICE, Dallas, Texas.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11
B6s-Our Houston exchanges inform III

B@~ Our Houston exchanges inform us
that the Journal of that city has been re.
vived, with the names of Will. Lambert
formerly of the Anderson Record, as Pub
linher and Geo. W. Diamond, Esq, as the
principal editor. The Journal is, as we
infer, conservative in politics, but favors
voting for members to the Convent ton. We
have not received o copy of the paper since
its revival,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11

tsY"Therc is another interesting letter
in to-days pnpcr from our Houston cores
nondcai, capt. John. lie gives some very
plain, sensible talk, which it is well for
our people TO consider, aud digest we'll.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11

ES"J. C. Harris, well known as the en-
ergetic and psrsevering agent of the Nor
gan line of Steamships, at New Orleans,
led in New York, of Consumption, on the
day before Christmas.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11

RfI meeting was TO be held al Galv s.
ton on Thursday last, at tie Commercial
Reading Rooms, for the purpose of organ
izing Chamber of Commerce, under the
Act of the Legislature OF 1866.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11

EG- Delock & Co.. Publishers Of New
Orleans, advertise in to,day's paper, The
Campaigns of Licut.-Gcn. Forrest and of
Forests Cavalry, il ustratcd. Agents
wanted.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11
pSrge hone that every unreristerr

p%we hope that every unregistered
Conservative man in the State will get
ready to register Ehsn the registration Of
fees are opened sgain. Remember that
tine registration will cOmmepce on Monday
the 9th Of January, and will remain open
Eve days, and no man viii be neglected
rithout he is clearly disqualified under
the reconftructiou Law,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11
l0narflnllin Nlalf r0nirnlIOn.


w NUN NfNANN w NV ".
Considering tho grave aspect of
political affairs, aud In view oftic
approaching election fur Convcn-
ton, we, the undersigned, deem II
advisable, In order Ia secure har-
mouy of action among The Consory.
atiyc people Of the State, that we
should meet in Convention an II
counsel together rs to tho course
most cSpcdicnt for us TO adopt IN
relation to the approaching election,
We therefore call upon the Con-
scrva'ivc people Of tho different
counties of the State to take imme-
date steps to have at least two del.
cgatcs from each county to repre-
sent them in n Convention to be
held in this city, ut the Court House,
commencing at 3 o'clock, p. ~, on
tho onth of January
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11

Divine srplre viii 10 held 10 " every sHnda,
morning, NJ n oe"rk. a. H. NJ" lrv ~ -.
rlOrk, In The npIer room NJ llf.hs irirh building,
ara. nnrTENsrEIN,
Prayer nWk- Gr .ilr " Mrssrs, ", ~ rraiheT 4
49,, The proceeds To drhay contingent ext 'nses Of
the Parish
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11
Notice 10 Creditors.

yF7HE Undersigned having been duly ap-
! p1inied administrator Of the estate Of
81 harris johnson. deceased late q Dallas
eaa,iF ai q rczulaf telal af ihp Probe q
g care ;of said rogntv. af ite July Terra
hereof, hereby notifies aii persons indehi-
ed 70 said estate to make immediate pay
ufent. and those having claims aeainsi said
estate TO present ihem duly authenticated
within the time prescribed ~ law. or they
viii be postponed as the Law directs.
T.G.T. KENDALL
Administrator.
Dallas, N5v. 20, lss7-ll-sE.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11

The New York Times, Tribune
and Commercial Advertiser are said
to be about introducing the Alden
type setting MACHINES IN their es-
t.t...sAae-ts =
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11
rLuw EooEe.

The following new h"ks all 10 snnl on ,ae nj
tho Herald ON'er, NJ the Prices nlmsd;
Life nd r,npaigns ofdrn, Y !, iS'on"walh Jack
an, Wy u, H. hNdnry,--m"locco binding, tli half
calf 50; currency,
Prison Llk oi Jefferson Davis, 10y Craven, 81 "a,
spegie
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11
Dissolution Notice.

vHvIIE co-partnersbip heretofore existing
Il between Drs. Gillespie & Cochran is
this day dissolved by mutual consent.
&. G.. GILLESPIE,
A. NJ. COCHRAN.
Dallas, Jan. |, l86S-lG:lt.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11

DfySec the advertisement ofn Fine Jack
for sale, apply to VIM. c. Wolff, Dallas, or
W. T. Anderson, Cedar Hill.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-01-11

Bas' Gen. Hancock asks permission to
put the starving negroes at work on the
Mississippi Levecs.