The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-03-11

now before thoy cdmmitsoe. Our
representative, Mr.. Brown, informs
me that he will press it through as
rapidly as possible. And, right
here, let mo say that our comfy
and district is fortunate in ito Srep-
resentatives. All have influence,
and command respect, and MIR.
Brown is one Of the most active,
energetic workers | ever saw. Dur
ing this visit to tho Capital City, it
has been my pleasure to become
more intimately acquainted with
our Senator, Capt. Sam. Evans.
The best communication l can pass
upon him is to say that he is an
honest man, --correct in judgement,
firm in purpose, and ever alive to
the necessities and interests Of his
constituents.
! met a large number Of acquain-
tances at Austin--many from our
own immediate section; among
those now remember, was Gov. J.
W. Throckmorton, Judge II, P.Ma.
bry, Of Jefferson, Capt. s. Hare, Of
Sherman, Col, A. G. Cutler, Of the
Denison Journal, DR.. w. B. Dash
iel, of Kaufman, Judge W. NJ. Bur.
ford, W. L. Williams, and w. r.
Cummins, Esq, Of Dallas, and per-
haps others. Col. John R, Baylor
Of San Antonio, was also there, an d
addressed the Legislature q few
days ago on tho subject Of Frontier
Protection. A bill is now befor Q
that body to organize regiment Of
Texas Rangers for the frontier,and
if it is raised, ii is probable thai
Col. Baylor willhavc the command.
On Tuesday afternoon last, Capt.
j. W. Lane, Assistant Secretary of
the Senate, and myselftook q stroll
out to the Texas Military Institute,
about milo West Of the Capital,
and were repaid for our walk, by
witnessing the drill and dress pa
rade Of the Cadets. A finer, health
icr, or moro active looking set Of
youths ! never saw, and their drill
speaks volumes In favor Of the skill
Of the drill master, Major Jones.
The Dallas boys, seven in number,
are oil in fine health, and the
only complaint heard among them
was that somo Of their home cor
respondents were rather negligent,
in writing. Thereare now about one
hundred and tweny students at tho
Institute as many as can be &c
commodated with the present build
ings. 1t was n source Of pleasure
to learn that Dallas County was the
third county represented in point
Of numbers, ut the Institute. Col,
James, informs me that they are
now making preparations to in
crease the accommodations, and
hopes during the summer TO erect
such additions to the buildings as
will admit Of accommodating about
two hundred and fifty students. 1t
strikes me, and ] have heard itsug-
gestcd by others, that theState could
do no better act, for the advance
ment of education, than to endow
this Institute in some way.
On Tuesday night l attended q
concert, given for the benefit Of the
blind /; or rather it was q "Gift En-
tcrprise," the holders of each ticket
being admitted to the concert free.
The drawing took place during the
day at the Opera House and prizes
of $4,000, in gold, being drawn
by a Mr.. Christian of Aus.
Tin. The object Of the affair was
to raise means to establish a news
paper in Austin fol the blind. The
manager was Gen. Adam Johnson,
whom many Of orr soldier boys
will remember. TIE concert was
under the management Of our
friend, CD Sissin, Esq, Of Austin.
1t took place at the Turner's Hall,
which building was crowded with
one Of the most fashionable audien-
COS / have ever seen in Texas. The
music, both vocal and instrumental
as excellent, and as / had Q