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The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-03-21
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We published In nill yrlwdly COS .
wnor Cokes special message 10 Tie
legislature, In regard to amending the
constitution, written nilcr the two
propositions heretofore pending had
been Killed The one Ia call II ConNcn- |
tlon aud the other to appoint n com
Inittce to make constitution. We
differ with the governor on the con-
vontlon question, but heartily agree
with him In opposition toacommlttce'
But as both plans are dead, the only
remaining alternative Is to change the
constitution by amendments, and that
fact being settled, then and in that
case, we most heartily endorse the wise
and conservative suggestions of Cover
nor Coke. His incidental views rs to
what a constitution should be In the
abstract and what II should be for Tex
as, In our altered condition, are pre-
ciscly in accord with what We advoca-
ted In THE HERALD months ago, and,
of course, meet our cordial approval
now.
Now, what is the plan suggested by
the governor for amending the consti-
tuition? Let us have clear view ut
once. II is this:
Flrst.-For the present Legislature
to prepare full and carefully digested
set of amendments, virtually almost
forming new constitution, and have
them printed for general distribution,
examination and discussion through
out the state.
Second.-When this same Legislature
re-assembles next winter, 1t can modi-
fy, amend or enlarge these proposed
amendments to meet the public will ms
manifested in regard to them, and then
formally, in constitutional mode, SUBJ
nit them to the people to be ratified OF
rejected at the next election for new
legislature in December, 1875. II
adopted by the people, the Legislature,
then to be elected, will ratify them
when it meets in January, 1876, and
then we will have TIE benefits of its
provisions. 1t is long time to wait
nearly two years, but it is the only
mode left to reach an object so deeply
affecting the rights and welfare of the
people.
1t must be borne in mind that amend
ments have to be proposed by one leg
islature, adopted by the people, and rat
flied by anew or succeeding legislature
Each legislature has two sessions, ano
this session being the first of this leg
islature, the suggestion of Governor
Coke is a happy one, to have amend
ments prepared and widely published
now, so that this same legislature, a
its second session, can change
them-put finishing touch on them
after some months of investigation anC
discussion by the people. 1t will
however, be slow, not to say provok
ing, guaranty of wise, conservative
and we'll digested constitution.
Having fought earnestly for wla
we believed to be better and more
American way of accomplishing tho
great good desired by all our poltca
friends, we are not disposed to be cap
tious, but advise our friends in the leg
islature to adopt this, the only mode
left, and make the best possible us'
of it.
At the same time, the fourteenth
legislature must never crow over thu
thirteenth on the question of unselfisl
patriotism. The thirteenth bravely
walked the plank to save the people.
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THANKS to Colonel a. w. DeBarry,
secretary of state, and also George Il.
Dashiell, Esq, private secretary to the
governor, for pamphlet copies of San
act to provide money to pay The float
ing debt of the state" ian act to au-
thorize the governor to sell certain
bonds of the state and to adjust and
settle the indebtedness of the state
with Williams & Guion," and the
"joint resolution to require the state
treasurer not to pay certain warrants,
except out of the funds especially pro-
vided for the payment of such war;
rants"
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The committee appointed for the pur-
pose began yesterday the work of
counting the tags which are to go into
the great wheel at the drawing for the
benefit of the public library of Ken
lucky, March 81. These tags are oval
pieces of leather, all cut precisely alike
by the same die. They are an inch
and half in the greater, and three
fuurths of all inch in the lesser dame
ter They are made Of leather so as to
stand the friction to which they are
subjected in the revolutions of the
wheel which mixes them. Numbers
are printed upon them with large type,
so that they IRE easily seen. One of
these tags is put into the wheel for
every ticket sold. There will conse-
quently be G0,0G0 Of them used at the
3lst of March, and they will be num-
bered from to 10000.
The committee are governed by the
most rigid rules in the count they
make and the care they take of the
tags. They have room for their work
to which there are separate locks, and
to which one can not enter without
the others. They must all go in togetli-
err, and work together and come out
together. And when their counting
is done, they stow away the tags under
seperate locks, and superadd thereto
the guard of seals, which are only
opened at the time Of placing the tags
in the wheel. With such scrupulous
care mistake is impossible, and all
who buy tickets may rest assured that
their numbers will be represented by
tags in the wheel at the drawing.
1t is hardly necessary to add that
this committee consists of gentlemen
who are in no way connected with the
public library in any of its depart
ments. They are disinterested citizens
whose duty is to see that every ticket,
holder has fair and equal chance for
the prizes. That this will be done the
eminent character and spotless integ-
rity of the committeeman are sufficient
guarantee.
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Have associated with them NJ. r
A. McMurtray, as a partner i'm theii
establishment, as will be seen by theil
advertisement to-day, and having dis
posed of their stock of books and sta
tionery, propose in future to keep on
hand a full and complete stock of fur
niture, crockery and glassware, at
wholesale and retail, atthcir old stand,
cG9scT Of Elm and AusuL streets.
Thanking the public for the liberal
patronage extended to them hereto
fore, they invite a continuance of the
same, being determined TO give their
customers as good bargains as can be
obtained at any house in Texas. See
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-03-21

Boston, March 1S.--The contest for
Summers successor is narrowing. The
principal candidates are now conceded
to be Dawes, Adams and Hoar. 1t is
thought that those who have seventy
five votes out of two hundred and
eighty will unite with the liberal re-
publicans.
NEW YORK, March 1S.-Frederick
FL. Bailey, principal bookkeeper at Ba-
deau, Lockwood u Co., importers and
wholesale dealers in fruit is default
ter and has absconded. The amount,
it is thought, will reach sixty thousand
dollars. Pending investigations, the
above named firm have thought il
prudent to suspend.
NEW YORK, March 1S.--The German
saloon keepers of the seventh and
eighth wards, held meeting, yester-
day, to complete their protective asso-
citation.
CINCINNATI, o., March lS.-The
Germans held meeting last night AT
Turner hall, to take measures to resist
the temperance movement. The hall
was crowded, and hundreds had to &C
away. Speeches were made denounc-
ing the woman's movement.
SAN FRANCISCO, March lS.-'rhe
steamship Mikado brings news from
Honolulu, that Prince Kalolula had
been elected king of the Sandwich
islands.
CAIRO, ILL.,, March 1S.-A terrific
hurricane, with thunder and rain,
passed over this city ut three o'clock
this morning, causing considerable de-
struction of property. The center of
the storm seems to have passed south
of Cairo.
WASHINGTON, March lS.-In the
senate, Mr.. Frelingheysen presented a
petition from the citizens of Macon,
Georgia, for the removal of the disa-
bilities of Thomas Hardy. Referred ia
the judiciary committee.
LONDON, March 1S.-It is said the
queens speech assembling parliament,
will propose a reduction of two pence
per pound on the income tax.
LONDON, March l9.-Lord Stanley
writes to the News that after careful
investigation, he is convinced that DIR.
Livingstone is dead.
CHICAGO. March l0.-The mayor re-
fused committee of ladies to veto the
ordinance allowing saloons to keep
open on Sundays. 1t was mainly on
this issue that he was elected, and
therefore could not veto the ordinance.
New York, March 19.-The French
residents of this city celebrated last
evening, the third anniversary of the
uprising of the commune by a banquet
and ball, There was large atten-
dances among the invited guests
were the workingmen and the COM
mittee of seventy. The addresses were
delivered in French and English.
WASHINGTON, March l9.-In the
Senate Mr.. Spencer, of the commit
tee of commerce.; reported favora-
bly, on the house bill appropriating
$50, 900 for the improvement of the
mouth of the Mississippi river. The
bill was laid over.
LONDON, March l9.-Parliament re-
assembled to-day. The queens speech
refers to the continuance of friendly
relations with foreign powers, and all
ludes to the marriage of the Duke of
Edinburg, AS a pledge of friendship
between Two great nations.
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Collin County.

We clip the following items from the
Mckinney Enquirer, of yesterday:
Last Wednesday Mr.. Callahan, a
govern neut agent, came into town
and created quite Juror by notifying
our postmaster and his surities that he
was authorized to arrest him. 1t seems
that the postmaster had been running
short for twelve months past, and dis
regarded entirely the request of the
postmaster general to settle up. but
| Thought he could make better use of
the money himself. The result was
that when the books and accounts
were cast up, the postmaster was found
short about SIS, 200, which will be made
good by his sureties, all of whom, with
one or two exceptions, are able-bodied
men, ready and willing to pay all
claims coming against them. 1t is
with sorrow that We announce to our
readers that we are one of the sureties,
and belong to the excepted class--tbose
who are hot able to pay-and IL there
is any one wanting to help us out 10y
paying years subscription In adj
vance, we stand ready TO receive it.
In Collin county we have twelve
prosperous villages and towns, not
counting Mckinney, to-wit: Plano,
Lebanon, Rock Hill, Rhea's Mills,
Weston, Mantau, Wysong's Mills Me-
LISA, Blue Ridge, Farmersville, Mill
wood and Decatur. AT each of these
places-in fact, all over our fertile
oundaries-oreditable improvements
are being made. New farms are being
opened out, and dwellings, churches
and school houses delight our view in
whichever direction we may look.
We con Tess that we like TO see our
colured friends display pride in their
dress; but when they perambulate the
streets with plug hats and bare feet we
are unaiEe 40 appreciate their exquisite
ste.-[MeKinney Enquiries.
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on lho atmo platform m honoai gov.
unmonG differences mut oyercsisl,
They nfo Incident toour diverse organ.
hrtlou, NE semimt bcings, hut tlicy
necessarily Involve No. ground fT
hatred az corruption, Honest men
Gun dincr In opinion, aud set respect
the virtue or each other 80 let II hc
once more.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-03-21

Tf many hlonda N Miss Gllly
jones, duughlofof mir esteemed follow.
citizen, snm n, Jones, Eada VIII he
pleased Ia learn lhnt rllo fcuchod her
home In this cily on Monday night
Inst, nfler M absence of some three
year,, two Of which were spent In
France, nnd HE last III school IN Brook
Ign, New York, We are grniiicd 10
say she ~ In good health.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-03-21

THE defeat of constitutional con-
vention, largely on the gtoupd Of econ
omy, will necessitatea long and, there
fore, expensive session Of the legisla-
turc. The economy was all on the
other side, as time will show. 1t Is no
fault OF ours, but in direct opposition
to the conservative views we have
advocated
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-03-21

FROM an extra of the Shrevepors
Times, we learn that the steamer
Southwestern, from New Orleans,
bound for Shreveport, was totally de-
stroyed by fire at Colfax court house,
about daylight last Sunday morning.
No lives lost, but all the cargo and
baggage of most Of the passengers was
lost. Boat valued at $4,000, and in
sured for $1,000. The fire was no
doubt the work of an incendiary.
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Hides and Leather.

Busiress in the hide market continues
very light. MossIs. schoeilEopf Co. fur
nish quotations as follows;
Flat dry Ice; selected dry lie; dry sailed
sasKc; green sailed &c; deer skins 25ci Il of
for grubby in all classes.
Harness Leather-Oak i0943c; Hemlock seq
Ale; skirting 4594sc. Sole Leather-oak 44@
sc; Henlock 33dsac.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-03-21

IT is estimated that In the last twenty
years In the United States has exported
in coin 5000, 10000 of gold to Europe
from the port of New York. A very
inconsiderable quantity in comparison
has been returned. The most Of it has
gone to Africa; Asia and the East In
dies, where green papers with pie
lures on them don't circulate ms money.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-03-21

UNDER an act recently passed by tb
Wisconsin Legislature, three commits
sioners have been appointed by the
governor, who are authorized to fix
the schedule of maximum rates for
railroads in that state, charges in ex-
cess being punished by heavy penalty.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-03-21

Mr.. JAMES A. Moody, for thirty
nine years II worthy citizen of Nicte
ria, Texas, and the wife of the Hon. a
H. Phillips, of the same place, boil
died q few days since in that town
Having known Mr.. Moody since our
youth and Mrs. Phillips since she was
little Agnes Fleming-both as friends
the relatives of each have our sym
tbies, '. .. -4
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-03-21

The legislature, on Tuesday last, by
decided vote IN both branches, sus-
tanned the charges against Judge Nj.
Priest. proceeded against by address,
thus relieving the judge of further scr.
vice on the bench.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-03-21

Il YOUNG man named Sutton, who
recently spent some time in Dallas,
and his companion, named Gobc
Slaughter, were murdered at indiana
la, few days since, by u part of what
is known as the Taylor crowd. Mr.
Sutton was nephew of our fellow-cit
izen Captain Shuts.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-03-21

The governor has issued proclama-
ton ordering an election, to take place
on the 10Th Of April, to fill the vacancy
in the lower house, occasioned by the
resignation of Hon. w. l.. Moody.
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NrfGgfi0g " obllcd ~ the crr1 N
Goorfo l'urycF an3h, blind oud door
steam factory md lumber ynfd, corner
~ Cnurcs md Cllo streets, Eow orr
leans VIM direct communication Ly
rail and steamer via Shreveport, the
Crescent city win again become mar
Lct Tor this section We commend the
bOyC house u our readers.
The Kidneys are the great cllmina-
tors Of diseased matter from the sya-
tenn. In almost every ailment the
urine will he found more or less altered
in It's character William y. Parkcr's
Compound Fluid Extract liuchu by in
MIGRATING these organs, enables them
TO thoroughly separate the diseased
matters ana carry them out of the
body. For sale by all druggists, every
where.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-03-21

THANKS to the Hon. John w. Lane,
assistant secretary of the senate, for a
pamphlet copy of records in the mat
ter of the charges against NJ. Priest,
Judge of the fourth Judicial district
case new pending before the legislature,
by prescntment.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-03-21

PEOPLE cry hard times, yet we see
us many houses, brick, stone and
wood, going up as at any former period,
which looks like the complaint was
without foundation. The new block
on Market, between Main and Elm
streets, is justly admired.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-03-21

WE are pleased to meet in Dallas our
old-time friend, EX-Lieutenant Gov
crnor Fletcher S. Stockdale, Of India
nola, gentleman whose counsels as a
senator and otherwise, have ever been
for the good of Texas.
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An ArTEMpT Wa nede night before

An ATTEMPT was Hede night before
last, TO "break through and steaI' in
Billy Sells private residence. a clam
orous terrier very nearly barked him
self dry, on getting sight of the in
truder, and thus his nefarious designs
were scotched.
THE piping for gas is now being laid
throughout Messrs. Schneider q Davis
building. Ahead again!
ROrGH on a uutmeg-Agrater.
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Too MICH rain Is delaying the
planting Of corn. Frnit trees are in
full bloom; forest trees are budding
forth, and all the signs indicate an
early spring-always providing, as the
old folks say, we have no late frosts.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-03-21

1T is oonsOling TO hear that the Ten.
nessee republicans, also, are going tC
have lively time over the governor
ship question. Horace Maynard wants
to be candidate. The trouble which
stands much in the way OF Horace is
that of back pay, He voted for back
pay and took 1t. Some of the republic
cans are so simple as 20 believe they
could elect Maynard, but the thinking
men know better.
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The County SIN Dws Its Hand.

The subjoined is the official vote of
Dallas county on the district attorney
question: Bower 10; Sneed 294; Al
dredge ITO; Downs l49; Cause 80; Scat
tering Whose he03.
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GRAYsoN county proposes to have
the finest court house in the state, so
the Sherman papers say, and the coun-
ty court has authority to collect tax
$50, GOO per annum to pay for it.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-03-21

Mr.. RICHARDF +. Cook, formerly con-
nected with the press in Alabama, has
taken position on the editorial staff
of the Austin Statesman. .N
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THE trial of Postmaster William II.
Clark, of Galveston, before Justice
Hancock, for ENLIGHTENMENT, resulted
in his being bound over to the criminal
court.
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A LENGTHY discussion took place
OH the International railroad question,
which was joined in by Senators Brad
ley, Friend, Wood, Culberson and Dill
lard, but no conclusion was arrived at.
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ENciian &c.
Selling.
Exchange scarce.
Cotton.
NHH

There is very little business doing in the
cotton market, The receipts nj all the yards
for the past three days amount to 80 bales,
making a total for the season to dale OF
%, 1888 bales.
The following is statement of the receipts
at all the ports, from September LIST to March
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-03-21

SEVERAL prominent Presbyterian
ministers are now in Dallas, as per an
nouncement, in the matter of locating
Austin college here.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-03-21

A DISPATCH from Washington to the
st. Louis Globe says that Mr.. Dawes
will be elected senator from Massachu-
sets, to succeed Mr.. Sumner. ..
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OUR criminal district court seems to
be doing n lively business, and has
sent several delegates to the penitenti-
airy.
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Chaplain Sunderland says that Satan
and his angels are loose all over the
land, and I've is where he ought to
Boston Post.
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.
IF YSU
Want a cook,
Want a clerk,
Want "a partner,
Want u situation,
Want u salesman,
Want u servant girl,
want 10 bay a tnrn,,
Want to SCH u piano.
want TO sell Il carriage,
Wan. IA boarding place.
Want to borrow money,
Want to sell city property,
Want to sell groceries, drugs,
Want to sell dry goods or carpets.
Want to sell "a piece Of furniture,
Want to find custOnser s for any thing.
IL. the DALLAS IzERALi
Advertising secures ncJy customers,
Advertising literally always pays.
Advertising makes success easy,
Advertising begets confidence,
Advertising shows energy,
Advertising shows pluck,
Advertising means biz"
Advertise or bust.
Advertise long,
ycrtise well.
Aavcr sc now,
vertise,
HERE!
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THE
Mover and Emigrants Friend

Having spent many years travelling, ex-
ploTing and making Investigations in all
parts Of western Texas, am now prepared,
and on the receipt Of a letter enclosing fifty
cents, currency, will give truthful and cor
rect Information to every enquirer in regard
to any portion, district, county, locality, city
or town west OF the Brazos river. Price n
lands profits en- uilieFens ~ no.i.sOns N.ssesi
important statistics, cts; also, health, CIT
mnle, soil. products, population, society;
schools, churches past history, present and
future prospects, etc, etc, etc.
80 Very respectfully,
NJ. A. SKIbMORE,
Address, Rockport, Arkansas county, Texas.
27wlv ..tt
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Flour EXtH Fnniiy 81 A,,g Do, tI,,la,
NIX 50 W@d ~ Xxx 81 7jas 90, XIX 81 ia
Bran, f 100 lbs, 81 ~.
Onla " bushWl ~ l.28Gjr.
wheat poe hushoi, 81 abmI IN
corn, per bushol Il M.
Corn meal, per 10 ihg, 81 0imI H.
Puinlgcg-- Early Rose seed 81, mI,,g IA. Table
= utbs, '"''V "'f 'N''''
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Beans: Navy $40 10.
Bacon: Clear des Nc; Break fast 10.
Hams, canvassed, liml7c; Hams, suGa r-curcd'
ljc, '''''
Molasscs Qn barrels per GALLON: FafiGgc;
Prime Toe; Choice soc; Golden Syrup Sic; silver
Drlps DJc.
:, sugar Un barrels per pound: Fair Zoe;
Prime NC; Choice Nc; yellow clarified ne;
White clarified l3c;P6wdcred l5c;Crushcd ~.
Fish (MackereD: No. |, half barrels $40; No.
2. half barrels SO No. |, kits 49, No. kits & 80
Tobacco, per Id, JD9S5c.
Whiskey, per gallon, 81 OOd2 So
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL,
OFFICE OF THE DALLAS HERALD
't Narch IN 1871

The money market remains steady at the
following quotations.:
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reaches lib, D dozen ~ 10: Pears. 2-lb, u
dozen, 50 90; PiunIs, green cages, 2.b n dozen,
81 oU; Strawberries, 2-ib, n dozen, 50 %; Rasp-
berries, lib, bdozen, $; W; Blackberries, BIB
q dozen, - %; Tomatoes, 2-lb, Z, dozen, 81 50;
dozen, 81 90; SuccotaSh, DID, d dozen, So 80;
HOLSTERS, ID, y dozen, 50 %; oysters, lib n
dozen, 81 80.