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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-08-31
The Removal of the Capitol.

Tho desire of somc Texans TO re-
move the seat of'Govornment from
/ Austin calls to our mind its many
advantages over other cities of our
State, not only as to health but al
so rs to its beautiful surrounding
scenery.
A correspondent oftho New York
Sun thus writes oft:
Several years ago, General Sam
Houston and Judge Williamson, IA
miliarly known in Texas rs Three
legged Willie, together assembled
Mount Bonnell, which overlooks
Austin, the capitol Of the State, and
all the surrounding country for
miles. After looking round and
surveying the beauties of nature
spread out before them-thc noun
tain tops in the distant mingling
with the sky; the thousands OF
horses, sheep, cattle, swine and
goats, neighing, bleating, lowing,
skipping and playing, as far as the
eye could reach; the beautiful farms,
the costly houses of the rich, and
the humble but neat cottages of the
poor; the lovely valley Of the Colo
rado and Barton's famous creek,
dearer to Austinians than Pharpar
and ALBANIA to the people of Dana
cus-Gencral Houston filled with
admiration ofthe transcendent love-
illness and inspiring grandeur of the
scenery, slapped his companion on
the shoulder and exclaimed :
"'Pon my soul, Williamson, this
must be the very identical spot
whore the devil took our Saviour
to show and tempt Him with the
riches and beauties of the world y
eyes, General" responded Judge
Williamson "and if Jesus Christ
had been falliblo, Ie would have
accepted his Satanic Majcsty's pro-
posiIion!"
Any one who has stood upon the
rotunda of the capitol at Washing
ton and looking down Pennsylvan-
in Avenue surveyed the landscape
embracing the Potomac and Arling-
ton Heights, cannot fail, when he
stands in tho portico of our State
capitol, near the monument erected
there to the heroes Of the Alamo,
and looks down Congress Avenue
and beholds the Colorado with the
heights beyond, to observe the
great resemblance of the one with
the other.
Indeed we have been told that
Austin was laid off and the site of
the capitol building selected by
Judge Edwin Waller on account of
this resemblance.
But it seems to us that if these
considerations should be deemed
insufficient to keep the capitol at
Austin, that it would be unwisc
at this time while there is proba-
bility of dividing the State, to re
move the capitol to another city
and tax the people with the cost of
erecting public buildings for the !
State Government, which may be
almost worthless after q short peri
cd Of occupancy,-Absth States
man.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-08-31
DALLAS. DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, AUGUST 81, 1872

him, entered the room, and found
him singing n hymn and accompa-
nying himself with n harpischord,
Whom he had finished, ho knclt
down and prayed aloud for hcr,and
then for his family, and then for tho
nation, concluding with prayer
for himself, that it might please
God to avert his heavy calamity
from him, but if not, to give him
resignation to submit. He then
burst into tears, and his reason
again fed.
"What preacher need moralize on
this story ; what words have the
simplest requisite to tell it ? 1t is
too terrible for tears. The thought
of such n misery smitcs me down
in submission before the Ruler of
kings and men, the Monarch Su-
preme over empires and republics,
the inscrutable Dispenser of life,
death, happiness, victory. 20, broth
crs,' | said to those who heard me
first in America-'O, brothers !
speaking the same dear mother
tonguc-O, comrades enemies no
more, let us take mournful hand
together as we stand by this Royal
corpse, and call n truce to battle !
Low he lies to whom the proudcst
used to knecl once, and who was
cast lower than the poorest; dead,
whom millions prayed for in vain.
Driven off his throne buffetted by
rude hands; with his children in
revolt the darling Of his old age
killed before him untimely, our
Leah hangs over her brcathless lips
and cries, 'Cordelia, Cordclia, stay
n littlc
" 'Vex not his ghost-oh let him pass-hc
hates him
That would upon the rack of this tough
world
Stretch him out longer
"IIush =! strife and quarrel, over
the solemn grave! Sound, trump
cts, q mournful march Fall, dark
curtain upon his pageant, lis pride,
his grief; his awful tragedy"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-08-31
Mr.. Wnlinr. ofthn London Times

Mr.. Walter, ofthe London Times,
is one Of the most cautious as well
as one of the shrewdcst of newspa-
per proprietors. When he expresses
the belief that the period is noS far
distant when the whole work upon
that paper will be done by machin-
cry. as he has recently, his opinion
is entitled to all the weight which a
thorough knowledge of the subject
and sound judgment in matters
connected with it can give. As tho
most important step in this direc.
ton, Mr.. Walter, in connection with
NJ. Kesteubein, the inventor, ex-
hibiti in the international Exposi-
tion of Industry in London what is
claimed to be a complete type-set-
ting machine. Two of these ma
chimes are now in use in the Times
Office With them, two boys who
can read, can set type as fast as
three first-class printers, and one
boy can distribute type again more
rapidly than any one printer can
by hand. The types are those now
in use, and the machine requires no
alteration in the ordinary forms OF
setting them. The Times gives a
long description ofthe machine and
its mode of working.-Baltimore
Gazette.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-08-31

We had call the other day from our
much esteemed friend, Mr.. John F. Tor
rey, of New Braunfels. Mr.. Torrey is one
of the early settlers of Houston, dating
back over thirty years, but it is many
years since he exchanged Houston for New
Draunfels, where he has become WE'LL
known to most of our people by bis indie
fatigable enterprise In establishing a cot
ton and wool factory and Touring mill,
with the fine water power afforded by the
celebrated Comal. For some years he was
connected with Mr.. Henry Runge, now a
merchant of this city. For some years
past Mr.. Torrey has suffered a succession
of calamities by tornadoes, storms and
floods almost Unprecedented. Some three
years ago tornado swept through New
Braunfels and almost totally destroyed
Mr.. Torrey's factories and all his costly
machinery, prosirating his building to the
ground. He was slowly trying TO recover
from this heavy loss, when a few months
since nearly all he had in the world was
again swept away by n sudden food, such
as was never before known. Surely Mr..
Torrey seems TO have been fated TO be the
victim Of storms, iornadoes and overflows.
But we are glad TO see that he bears his
losses without murmur of dependency
or any abatement Of his untiring energy.
We sincerely hope brighter future is in
store for him.-G GdlresfoH Ncus.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-08-31
DA LLAS Herr
ROBERT J0SSELYN Editor.
Poems by Mollie E. Moore.
4. III. Gushing, Publisher, Houston, Tera'


We last week briefly noted the reception
of this book. Three years ago, in 1869,
Miss Molle, who was already we'll and IA
vorably known throughout the South by
her various contributions 10 the Texas
press, presented herself TO the public in
handsome volume OF 276 pages, by the
same enterprising publisher. 1t was hail
ed with pleasure by her many admirers,
and we are glad to see that new edition
has been called for so soon, showing the
popularity of her poems. The present vol
umc is hardly as large as the first, but is
brought out in better style and contains
much that is new and interesting. Nearly
everything relating to the late war, which
was in the first edition, and which consti-
tuted much of its ch arm TO Southern read
ers, has been omitted in the present, for
reasons not given but doubtle less satisfacto.
ry to the author. For ourself, we regret
the omissions, some of them being fully
equal to anything which Miss Moore has
ever written. These omissions too, are not
wholly confined to subjects connected with
the civil war. We miss the "lnvitation,"
a favorite with us, AMI, in our judgment,
one of the best of her productions from its
melody of versification and descriptive
beauty. We, also, miss the fneportrait of
Miss Mollie, herself, which accompanied
the first edition. But as we fortunately
have copy of this, our loss will not be SO
great as to others less favored. But we will
cease our complanings, which, unlike
most criticism are or ought to be rather
hattcring to the fair writer, as they concern
what is left out and not what is in. The
present edition contains much, perhaps the
most, of what Miss Moore has written since
her first publication, and we have read all
the new pieces with great pleasure. We
give cur readers the benefit ofone of them,
for which, if they have any taste, they will
heartily thank us;
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-08-31

The Convention of the Democrat
ic people of this district assembled
last Tuesday and adjourned yester-
day, was certainly one of the most
orderly and intelligent bodies OF
gentlemen ever assembled in any
State. Throughout the protracted
session of four days and nights, no
personalsm or harsh debates were
engaged in. When it became ap-
parent that neither Maxey or Gull
berson could receive the nomina-
tion, the names of each of these dis
tinguished democratic leaders were
withdrawn. On the second ballot
Of yesterday, when Mclean, of IT.
tus, received the unanimous vote of
the convention, and was declared
the nominee, amid the greatest en-
thusiasm and widest cheering, and
tossing of hats, the members, one
and all, "shook hands across the
bloody chasm" and adjourned with
the best of feeling.
We were glad to see the business
for which the convention was call
ed, disposed Of but we were GER
tainly sorry to part company with
the delegates composing the distin-
guished body.-McKinney Enquirer.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-08-31
Andy Johnson in New York.

New YORK, August 1l.-Andy Johnsr n
spoke by invitation last evening, to good
crowd, two hours and quarter. lie was
introduced by Judge 4. "A. r. Nelson, who
introduced him as the peoples man, "plain
Andy Johnson" Mr. johnson said he was
not candidate for any office, and said it
was WE'LL in times Of popular upheaval, to
take the bearings, and see whittier we are
drifting. Referring to first principles, he
showed at length how the Government had
been drifting from the Constitutional
moorings, and become the plaything of an
irresponsible Congress, at the dictation Of
n usurping Executive. lie reviewed Grants
administration with severity, but with
moderation. He discussed the official gift
taking rs bribery, citing the case of John
Terver, in England. lie favored the one
term policy, and the election of the Presi-
dent by the direct vote of the people. The
reelection of Grant would be great ma
tional disaster. lie accepted Greeley on
the principle of universal pressure. Cir
cumstances beyond human control have
limited the choice to two men. Patriots
cannot hesitate to choose Greeley. 1t is
no time TO say this or that is or is not my
party; but let US all unite in saying This
is my Countrywide country must have re-
conciliation, restoration of civil rights to
all citizens, confidence between the people
and the Government, and reform in the
civil service. lie pleaded for return of
ancient reverence for the Constitution,
and official obligations.
The speech was well received and goner-
ally applauded.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-08-31
The Centennial Celebration of Amer
lean Independence.
EVERGREEN, HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS. AngnSt 10. 1912.


EDS. NEws-You published q
short time since in the News the
act of Congress relative to the cclc-
bration of the Centennial Annivcr-
sary of American Independence, to
be held in the city Of Philadelphia
in 1876. 1t would be a disgrace
forever on Texas, if, through our
negligence, Texas should fail to
take her part in the coming Centon-
nial celcbration-thc celebration Of
the grandcst political event in the
history of the world.
The members Of the Centennial
Board of Finances, appointed by
Congress for Texas, q list of whom
| will append below, are scattered
throughout our State, and so far as
| know, no steps have been taken
to secure concert Of action, when
action shall, under the act Of Con-
grcss, become proper. l would
therefore, as one Of the Board, re-
specially suggest that the members
designated by the act of Congress,
communicate to the Hon. Peter W
Gray, of Houston, his postoffice ad-
dress. This, if nothing better,
shall be proposed as preliminary,
will enable the members of the
Boa.d to communicate promptly
with each other, and TO act in con-
cert.
The members for Texas are: At
large-W. X Marshall, S. w. March,
Ashbel Smith, Frederic Peterson.
First District e. B. Pickett, John
G. Robertson. Second District-E.
W. Taylor, S. Hare. Third. Dis
trict-Richard Coke, Jerome B.
Robertson. Fouth District-Joseph
d. Sayers, John Ireland. For two
additional Districts-C. G. Binkley,
John J. Good, Peter W. Gray, f. l..
Stockdale.
| respectfully submit that it
would be well if the other newspa.
pers of Texas would publish the
above suggestion. Very truly,
AsHBEL SMITH.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-08-31

Pat" said an Irish wit to fellow
countryman that he had met on the
street, "why is the favor that one
gentleman shows another, without
knowing it, like the President of the
United States?"
"Be cog, I'll giveit up" answered
Pat. "What is it."
Because" said the wit, "it's a
grant ,cithot knowledge."
"Good enough" returned Pat
"but, be golly, now tell me why the
Presidents usurpation in declaring
martial law in South Carolina is like
a counterfeit bill?"
81 knock under," said tho wit +;
"why is it?"
Because" answered the wit;
laughing, "nather will bear inves-
tigation."
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-08-31

Hon. John II. Reagan delivered a
speech in Galveston recently, on his
return from the Baltimore Conven-
ton. He is for Greeley, not as choice
of evils, but as consequence of Mr.
Greeley's consistent Democratic
record
We can vote for old Horace as
will all the good Democrats, but
we have not the effrontery to sing
gloria IN e1celcis for the privilege,
as do some very prominent men OF
Texas, whose unqualified jndorse-
mcnt of measures to which they
have spent life of aJfagonism, is
10 say She least, ausficious.-Vicf
ia Adrocate.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-08-31
DENTISTRY.
DIR. j. W. COBBS

Name will one more time be seen In the HEpALp,
lie takes this method Of informing his many friends
Of Dallas, Ellis, Tarrant, Collin and Kauinan coun- :
ties that he be fonnd In his oce the store
Of DR.. J. W. Haynes, at all tines, day and night,
were he will be happy to operate for all who may
favor him with a call.
After many years practice Of Dental Surgery sue
cessuy, he is every way able to give that satsiac
tion which the science demands at the hands Of an
operator. His skill operator can be seen In the
mouths ofmsny persons in this cornty, that have
stood 'he test for y or 10 years passed. Heertracts
teeth without much pain, says all who have tried
him. ljuly 27, le72-461yr.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-08-31

A trsgical affair occurred near Hearne
on the 5th instant. A lady, daughter Of
Mrs. Robertson or Robinson, carelessly
handling q Derringer, and thinking it un-
loaded, accidentally discharged the same,
the ball piercing the throat Of her nephew,
severing one or two arteries. The boy is
under medical treatment but when last
heard from was not expected to recover
Galuesfon Ners.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-08-31
RULI0N & CUMMINs,
LAND AGENTS And LAND LOCATORS,
oFrcE sOuTn SIDE PUBLIC sotAnr,

willlocsts Lands in any Of the north or western
counties, pay all expense for locating aud pafen-
ting and receive in payment one-fourth Of the
laut located.
We have opened book Of Register where persons
having lands or toSn lots, Improved uumproTed,
for sale register them free Of charge, ahd viii
BE charged q snail per cent il we secure purchaser.
Persons wishing 20 buy- win find . large inOuut
q lands On our register. cfsr-a for sale.
hE-Irnd Cerfihcafes hsushf au3 sold.
Jan n 1eTz-ietf
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-08-31

There is true poetry for you. Descrp.
tion and sentiment are delightfully."- blend
ed in fauliless melody. Mrs. Sigoumey or
Mrs. Hale, with all their reputation, never
wrote anything half as pretty or poetical.
Mollc Z. Moore, though hailing from "bar-
barous Texas" which The Northern litera-
ry admiration ring are disposed to ignore
as much as possible, has the true poetic
inspiration within her, and what she has
already written gives ample proof that she
is capable of som mething even still better,
if Heaven kindly lengthens out her young
days TO continue the pride and pet of her
prairie home.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-08-31

At the Central Railroad Depot, a new
shed 200 feet in leBgih, TO accommodate
passenger cars, is about to be constructed.
A large cistern 10 supply the station With
water is being ding. As soon as that is
finished the building viii be run up. The
object is to shelter the passenger coaches
when not in immediate use.-HoustoH Tel
sgrgph
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-08-31

TERRIBLE AccIDESr.-In Delta county,
some two weeks since, q young lady by the
name Of Hall, was accideatly shot by heI
sister, while playing with 3 pistol. audl
.instantly Killed This should be warn
ing esinst the careless use Of firearms,
by our people generally, shd especially By
yhs ine1rs7isncsd.-Nsrfh Tran.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-08-31
TO THE MEDICAL
PROFEsgIoEs
ID Il. NJ. >. j O ~ Il - /,
or sHEErErorr, La.

VIII remain al Dallas tii the first uf September
durnr which time be will give special attention %
the Medical tDd Surgical truatment offhs diseases
AZ the Eye, Ear. Nose and Throat
Professors ofSf- L1sis Nediea1 Col
lsrs D. r. Feuncr. ~ D.. J. ,. naris, shre4aport
Ia; " ~ Pyle, kzuiman Gen. 5uo. God. D-i
la-, Tc1as- f1aly .. l-71-fsezc1.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-08-31
UIMER SNOW

SUMNER SNOW.
Alinc. Aline, the prairie wears
It's yearly fall of summer snow,
For white upon their slender stalks
The milk. weed blossoms blow.
They hide the grassy plots beneath,
Where birds lie low and whistle sweet !;
And again stray forth To watch
The cJming of your feet.
The faithful clouds above sroop low,
With fir-off blue, like mist, between
Your hair was like shower of gold
That summer.dty, Aline;
The .weet loye-look was in your eyes,
A lovo-smile ON your lips below,
As down ths winding path you came
Knee keep in Summer Snow.
/, with mans imp itience, claied
To mark your woman.step, that stray d
Atevery turn to hear the cries
The nesting partridge Wade
j feel the old impatience rise,
! hear the birds wlir to and fro,
! see the brown path winding still,
Through drifts Of Summer Snow.
When will this trick of watching ceasel
Full thirty years since then have been,
But still, whene'er the milk weed blooms
| watch for you, Aline!
i half forget the distant grave
Beside the rivers rushing flow,
Where thirty seasons you have lain
Breast deep in Winter Snow!
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-08-31
AT.COY s. mccoy,
u NJ. HB NKs,
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.

ID c. CAMPBELL, NJ. D.
Office nt Residence. on
Elm Street, Dalids, Tezas.
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June IS, ls7240lyr.
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Advertise in the HERAIp.
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OMcinl Directory.

OMcinl Directory.
DISTRICT orFICLns.
Hon UARpIS HART, Dallas, Judge lith Jn''eo' DIS
trct. ., ..,.
H. L.RAy, Esq, Dallas, District Attorney
oFrIcERs or DALLAS COUNTY.
Jouy D. Kgnroor, Dallas, j. p. Precinct L.
RoRERT S. Guy, Lancaster, -
MEREDITH MYRs, a.
WILLIAM !. II NLsELL, :,
q. c. IIusTEAD.
ions N. LAWS Clcrl; of the District Court.
HENRY BOLb, Deputy olerkS'
y. Il. BARKLEY,
Jghr NJ. BRowS, Sheriff.
HENRY Boil, Treasurer.
- County Surveyor
CITY OFFICERS.
Henry ERvAY, Mayor. Gro. w. CAMrrELt,
uryny nori Treasurer. City Marshal.
r. $. DEuLEY Secretary. DAVID h1Sd' ,o.,,...-.
" - Assessor and Collector.
AbpEnMry-F. l.. Wllcmcttc, Samuel CIosslcy,
Edwin Tnylor. r. Ellis Coombcs, j. G. seyde, Ira B.
Conkling, ". A. Terry, Il. II. Kendall.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-10
SEC ON SEES ION
SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY


HorsK OF REPRESENTATIVE, /
tn. sday, JANUARY 3, 1872. )
The House met at ten O'clock pursuant to
adjournment.
Sue ,ker Brewster in the chair.
Mr. Dewees,9 De Soto, moved that the
House toxic u recess until eleven O'Clock,
and that the Sergeant alarms be dispatched
after absent members.
Carried.
was called to order.
The roll being called, the following mem
bers respunsl, d to their names:
Speaker Brewster, and Messrs. Abel,
Barrett, Brloi, Bentley, Blckham, Bowen,
Brown, Buckingham, Carr. Cochrane,
Crawford Daunsbnrg, Davidson. Davis.
Demas, lieue,e, Faulkner, Floyd. Fonte-
lieu, Gars,kainp, =. iaiper. Hampstead,
Huston, La Saiinere, Mahopey, Marie,
Marvin, Matthews, McCartN, Mcfarland,
Nnrphy, Morris, Mnrray, Ong, Oplatek,
Overton, Quinn, RabN, hiiey, Rlnggold,
Sartain smith, Souer, Stanton, I"nnolr,
yerrett W Washington Assumption), Wash
ington tCmcor,lia), Waters, Worrall, Wh' y
land, G"nng-1I
MIR. stanton If Bossier, called for the
reading of House bill No. 2Sl, OF asst SEES
sion. AN act relati o to the erection OF a
iail and courthouse in the paIish OF Red
River. which W ls read for the Information
of members.
MI. Wor,all, of jefferson, raised the fol-
ing point of order:
That ~, business could be tranf acted
until tbe S'nate WAS organizeu' Anu I1e
House informed OF that fact.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-10

correspondent of the Boston Common
wcahh says of the Philadelphia publishers:
Il found the Messrs. Lippincott as courteous
as possible, though l had not line or even
a word of introduction 10 them beyond my
own simple statement that ! WAS soneW hat
interested in literature Indeed, it seemed
to me from their manner of welcome, that
in the beautiful editions of the Holy Bible,
for which this firm is noted, these gentle
men had studied, with an especial interest
to blend in practice, the Golden Rule and
the Mosaic injunction of kindness to the
stranger"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-10

The Richland Beacon says:
On Christmas eve John H. Prewitt, Of
our parish arrived at this place with quite
"a little colony from Alabama, of both colols,
but mostly whites, some Of whom, or prob
able we should say ALL are worthy speci-
mems of the ye"manry of our noble old
sister State. Such men as Messrs, Prewtt,
Archibald and others, who have done their
part so nobly in inducing and assisting
their friends to immigra'e to this country,
deserve great credit, for they are truly la
boring for the good of the country, az well
az their friends. We have heretofore mad
vertently neglected to award uncle Toth
Archibald his just need of praise, which
we should have done for the noble work he
has done in this respect. Bring them on,
gentlemen, there is plenty OF room for
them, and they are cordially welcome to a
home in the garden spot of America.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-10

A wife who had been lccturing her hus
band for coming hume intoxicated. became
incensed at his Indifference and exclaimed:
"Oh, that / could wiring tears of anguish
from your eyes" To which he hardened
wretch hiccupped, "Tait faint no use, old
woman, to BIB bore for water here"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-10
OFFICIAL JOURNA

OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
SEC ON SEES ION
OF THE
SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
OF THE
STATE OF A.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-10
The Richland Beacon SAYS:

Academy - Mrs. Chanirau-Thnrsday-
Dora.