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The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-02-07

THE farmers movement in the
Western States principally, but also
pretty largely in the Southern and
Southwestern States, is assuming pro-
portions which threaten to interfere
materially with the former status OF
parties. This is chiefly apparent in
the great grain States of the West,
where the feeling against vast monop-
olies is very strong. The growing con-
viction that the Republican party has
ACCOMPLISHED its mission and entered
upon period of disintegration, has
greatly strengthened this western
movement. 1t is claimed already that
by the combinations affected among
the producers, great savings are made
in purchasing supplies and larger
profits realized in the sale of their
modities-inasmuch that, through
organized agencies of their own,
farmers and others now get sewing
machines, threshers, reapers and other
staple implements at an average OF
one-third less than they formerly paid
to retail dealers-while, in selling their
produce through the same means, they
save largely in commissions, storage,
advances and freights.
We haveregarded this new and novel
movement as founded on praisworthy
motives, and, if wisely directed, calcu-
lated to effect excellent and wholesome
reforms in the business of large sections
of the Union. Its permanent success
and ability for good must depend upon
the fidelity and integrity which shall
control its action. On this point, the
organization being to some extent Sc
cret, we have not had the means OF
forming decided opinion. We have
felt and still feel, moreover, that the
Democratic party of Texas is nat only
party of reform, but also i'll opposi'
ton to those vast monopolies COM
planned of elsewhere.
As it is, we have simply wished this
new movement every legitimate sue
cess whenever the way was open to it
or ganization, feeling sure that almost
any reformatory change in many ofth'
largerStates would be a public blessing
Illinois, Wisconsin, Kansas, Iowa ant
California have already had a fore
taste of relief, and If present indica
tions shall be verified, after year o
two of trial, there oan be little doubt o
great ultimate good.
A national council of the order !
about to assemble in St Louis, ant
from its deliberations we may expec
more light on the subject.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-02-07
THE man who came to Dallas last


THE man who came to Dallas last
March-declined to locate on account
of high prices and lack of faith in
our permanent growth-after travel
ing thousands of miles since-has
come back, opened his eyes in wonder
at the changes wrought in ten months
paid twenty-five per cent more for
property and settled down, under the
blissful feelings that a good spirit has
been with him to the last. He is very
happy, aud was kind enough to say to
us: "You told me the truth, and If l
had taken your advice, the money |
have thrown away in travel would
have built me a fine residence" With
blush as near maidenly as could he
expected, we mOdesily replied
q les soin
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-02-07

the grounds which induce men of in
teligencc, enterprise and sagacily, to
continue investing money in solid inn
provements.
With such a spirit, utilized by unity
in plans, we can forcsec no left up in
the onward march of our town. Mounl
horse and take n gallop over the
country for miles around, north, south,
east or west, and IL will be seen that
the country is neck and neck with the
town in the grand, peaceful race OF de-
velopment. so may it ever he.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-02-07

THE Galveston News is very soft on
Grant for his dispatch to Davis, ana
thinks there is hope of his conversion.
When the Ethiopian changes his skin,
or the leopard his spots, Grant may
change not before. The truth is he
was sick of the Louisiana business, and
did not desire a similar job on his hands.
Let him Just have what credit he de-
serves, no more. The New York Sun
hits the nail on the head as regards
this matter as follows :-lSan Marcos
Free Press.
fortunately President Grant has no
brother-in-law in Texas to mislead
him, and as the enormous Conserva-
tive majority in that State demon-
strates that the new government has
the support of the people, he has acted
judiuiously in refusing to be an accom-
plice in the intended violation of pop
ular rights. For this he should have
all the credit he deserves, though 1t is
not complimentary to him to speak OF
his refusal to join in gross outrage rs
something unexpected, or even to ad-
nit that he could have acted other
wise than he has decided to-"
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-02-07
CUPED'S PUPILS.

Small need have you nymphs to be trying
. Diana the huntress' whim,
Rro send feathered arrows fast flying,
Tuclged out in toXophilite trim.
gnlau need for your aim to be steady,
The string of your bows to be tough:
For mans subjugation already
You've weapons enough.
For down in each delicate dimple
A W rid of sweet way ywardnesS lies,
And searchers, the sage and the simple,
Nav read what is writ in your eyes.
VIII red lips that rival the roses,
A smile by which gods have been charmed
Neat anlxles-of course, one supposes!-
You're thoroughly armed.
<Iepve bows to the lover of Psyche;
His GROWS are terribly true,
And fltal to hearts that they strike; he
WIN surely do battle for you.
His ally is each May-lily maiden,
Yuuts the conquest would certainly be
Were the arch gieam OF glaAces IoNe-IadGn
Your sole archery!
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-02-07
MY wTEE AND CHILD.

The following exquisite poem Is from the
pen of ssStonewall" Jackson, written while
he was in the United States army in Mexico
The lttoo beats-the lights are gone,
Ihv camp around in siumber lies;
the light with solemn pace moves on,
Ihe shadows thiclicn DER the skies;
Bar sleep my weary eyes have loWn,
And sad, uneasy thoughts arise.
rhink ofthee, oh dearest one,
WI ose love my earthly life hath bleSt;
OF th1e and him-our baby SON
WHO slumbers on thy gent lie hreast;
God Of the tender, frait and lone,
q, guard the gentle slecper's rest.
And hover, gently hover, near,
10 der whose Watchful eye Is yet
Tomother wife-the double dear,
In whose young heart have freely met
Two streams of love so deep and clear,
And cheer her dropping spirit yet.
Now, while she kneels fore Thy throne,
teach her, Ruler of the skies,
That while by Thy behcsts alone
Earth's mighfiest powers fall or rise,
No tear is wept to Thee unknown,
no hair is lost, no sparrow dies.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-02-07

quarter Of nm inch on Sunday night, and
quite number of individuals went down
street Monday without washing their faces.
A YOUNG LADY of this city endowed
with an unusual abundance of hair, found,
on waking the other morning, that mouse
had slept in that adornment during the
night.
A UNITED States marshal and de-
tcctive arrived in this city on Saturday
night from Little Rock, having In charge
mulatto, supposed to be the murderer of the
policeman who was killed in this city some
two years ago.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-02-07

Texas voted for Richard Coke for gov
brnor under the firm belief that while
he was strictly honest and prudent
man, he was yet II bold defender Of the
right. No man can he that who Is
not unequivocally in favor ofa consti-
mlional convention to frame constl-
tuition worthy of the free people oi a
free State. Wedeny the Democracy OF
any well informed man who is not IN
favor of convention for that purpose,
and we say that is the writer hereot
speaks for himself alone) that we VIII
never hereafter vote for any member
of the present Legislature who refuses
to vote for convention to form new
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-02-07

THE notorious Oliver, ex-judge at
Waco, is under arrest at that place for
bribery. He was at first under bond,
but his sureties have backed down and
Mr.. Oliver is a prisoner. This is quite
a change in his sublunary condition,
since he played knave, tyrant and dog
over the people of Limestone county
in the Groesbeck outrage. But our
Hardshell Baptist faith teaches that all
criminals will sooner or later receive
the bitter fruits of their wiekedness-
unless, of course, they repent 1t is a
doctrine very full of comfort and very
encouraging to honest people. Poor
oliysrl From the time he commenced
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-02-07
From Tuesdays Daily Herald }
ABROAD circles-Turn tables.

APPOINTED at large--The wind.
As a general thing the hogs are very
proud Of the condition Of our streets.
OUR auctioneers aresseiling cut bank
rupt stocks from rival towns OF Dallas.
THERE is a servant in this ely who
rocks the baby, washes the dishes and re-
ceIves kisses from her "fella,' all at the same
time.
EMPRESS and draymen say they
Yould just as soon ford the Trinity as some
If the cutters of this city.
JUDGING from the amount Of bag
gage carried over the Pacific road that line
must be the aGrand Trunk" route Of this
state.
LESS cotton was received yesterday
than any day this season. We heard one
cotton maa say that his receipts wouldn'i
buy him decent deck Of ~double headers
IcE formed to the thickness of o
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Mon srs Richard IL. Grinln, Advertising
Apcut, No. 4 South street, Baltimore, Md;
:. w. Pottcngll " Co., y Park Row, New
Ncri., and Mcssrs. Coc, Wethcrill Il Co., No.
on Ule estnut street, Philadelphia, are duly
un'y authorized TO contract for advertise
ments for insertion in the DALLAS HER
A Z. d. At our lowest rates.
rs-, ,(essrs. Dashicll IS Waters, Bankers,
kaufman, are authorized agents for THE
IL IN LID In Kaufman county.
pE-r. NJ. Smith, ESD, at Lcwisyille, Denton
county, is an authorized agent for the Dali
Las IERALD, ana money paid to him on
our u cunt will be duly acknowledged by us.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-02-07

Mr.. o. Bounds shot and killed Chas.
Martin about 13 miles north of Sher-
man yesterday morning. Mr.. Bounds
discovered that this demon in human
shape had outraged his two little
daughters one aged ten and the other
twelve years, and in his evaporation
killed him. Martin had been living
with Mr.. Bounds for some time and had
the confidence of the family until this
villainous act was perpetrated. If the
facts are as we have heard them he
richly deserved his fate.-Sherman
Register, January 20.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-02-07
LougfeIIow,s First.
From the Lexington Press. 7

Mr.. Thomas Montague has what
might be called q colt worthy of full
mention. 1t is by Longfeilow, and
boasts the honor of being his first. \
beautiful rich brown, neat limbed and
well made, it is an able representa-
tive of the racer from which il springs.
1t is out of Moselle by Asteroid; dam,
Lulu Horton by imported Albion. The
bennington brand, white face and
mind leg, are clearly discernible; 50,
havond all doubt, the owner, MIR.
Montague may congratulate himself.
He has a fortune in Longfellow's first.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-02-07

If strangers visiting Dallas wish to
see charming views, let them drive out
and around the fair grounds, then be-
vond Turtle creek, on the Denton OF
Preston road, and wind up by ascend
ing the beautifSl highlands three
miles west OF town. Such 4 drive viii
cure the blues, shame Indigestion, and
give a baok-handed lick 1t dyspepsia,
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-02-07

pillaging rs Confederate commissary,
his career has been one of which
Claude Duval might say n kind word,
minus that courage which even gentle
men of the road respect.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-02-07

An Indiana schOolmaster has but
one rule for the young ideas he is
teaching to shoot, and that Is written
permanently on the blackboard. 1t is:
isEf We don't mind me, I'll lick ye."
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-02-07

SPAIN is furnishing additional evil
dence that the absence OF religious
knowledge as the basis of national
character, will unfit any people for self
government.
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Bishop Hennessy, of Kansas, has
prohibited dancing at Catholic fairs
and festivals within that diocese. He
saws that hereafter churches will be
built without dancing.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-02-07
uNirEn sTATEa sENATOR.

tThe Legislature had but two ballots
fJr United States scnatOr-one on the
57th and the other ON the 2Sth. The
first ballot stood:
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sHoLLow HORN" AsB ITS THREAT.
MEyT
EvERGREEE, TEXAS,
January .. 1874.

EDITORS NEws-Is there such dis
ease of horned cattle in Texas as hol-
low horn; if 30, what is il? What Is
the morbid condition of these animals,
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-02-07

Before the second and last ballot,
next day, tho name of Reagan was
withdrawn, and then the vote stood:
Senate. House. Total,
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-04-13

Power OF THE IMAGINATIoN.-'A man
of science in Paris once prevailed on the
Minister of Justice to experiment on u muir
derer who had been condemned to DEATH
The criminal was of high rank, and he was
informed that, in order to save the feelings
of his family he would not be put 10 death
upon the scatfold, but bled to death within
the precincts ofthe prison also that his de
case would be free from pain. His eyes were
bandaged, he was strapped to table, and
at a preconcerted signal four Of his veins
were gently prickea with a pin. At each
corner of the table was small fou ntain Of
water 50 contrived as to flow gently into
basins placed 70 receive it, Believing that
il was his blood he heard flowing, he gradu-
ally became weak; and the conversation Of
the doctors in an undertone confirmed him
in his opinion. What fine blood said one.
What a pity this man should be condemned
to die he would have lived long time. =
'Hushl said the other; then approaching the
first, he asked him in u low voice, but SO as
10 be heard by the criminal, How many
pounds of blood are there in the human
body? Twenty four; you see already about
ten pounds extracted; that man is now In
a hopeless statel The physicians then res
ceded by degrees, and continued TO lower
their voices. The stiffness which reigned in
the apartment, broken only by the dripping
fountains, the sound Of which was gradually
lessened, so affected the brain Of the poor
patient that although man of very strong
constitution, he tainted and died without
losing drop Of blood. From Doctors and
Patients.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-04-13

Observation-Disclosures friend dies and Is
buried, there's an end Of him. We miss him
for a space out OF our daily existence, we mourn
for him by degrees that become mercifdlly less
we cling to the blessed hope that we shall be
reunite, in some more perfect sphere; but, so
far as this earth is concerned, there's an end Of
him. However near and dear he was, the time
arrive, when he does not form part Of our
daily thought; he ceases TO be even an abstrac-
ton. We go no more with flowers and tears
into the quiet cemetery; only the rain and the
snow flakes fall there We leave il for tina fin
gers of spring To deck the neglected mound
But when oui friend vauishes unaccountably
in tho midst of a crowded city, or goes on a sea
voyage, aud is never heard of again, his memory
has singular tenacity. He may be TO all in
tents and purposes dead to us, but we have
nul lost sight of him. The ring of the door
bell at midnight may be his ring; The approach
ing footsteps may he his footsteps the unex-
pett4d litter with foreign postmarks may be
ironi his hand. He haunts us the dead lie, er
can. The woman whose husband died last
night may marry again within lustre Of
months. Do you suppose week passes by
when the woman whose husband disappeared
mysteriously ten years ago does not think of
him? There are moments when the opening OF
| door must staltle her.-T. 3. Aidrich.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-04-13

Beceher on PreachiE9.-Tbe ninth lecture OF
ihe course on preaching was given at New
Haven by Henry Ward Beecher, the subject be-
ing the way to make meu conscious Of their
sinfulness. Among other things MIR. Beecher
said:
An ignorant vilIager who had painted lion
for sign and thinks he has genius will never
be convinced that be has none by arguments,
but if 6ne painting of lion be placed beside
his bungling work, he will at once say, 81 was
an as..n So we may preach that men are with
out holiness, hut IL We do not show this by
speaking of their specific sins they will not re-
alize it. In preaching we must follow tile scrip
tural rather than the theological method. There
could not be any grea,er cruelty than to preach
to this generation as Jonathan Edwards did to
bis. That was almost inhunianity to men. We
must make men feel that God is compassion
ate and feels for them as q father.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-04-13
RELIGIOUS.
OUR HEAVENLY FATHER.

On bright Sabbath morning in the beanti
full spring of 1e40, attended Friends Meeting
at Faow6ed and heard q discourse from Jesse
Kersey, which impressed me as more thai usu
ally touching and tender. The following line.
We re composed Immediately after, and may De
considered rather close paraphrase Of all its
principal features.
Our Heavenly Father, kindly wise,
Has spread before eur sight
The loveliness Of earth and skies,
To claim our praise Alright;
That while our eyes with rapture see
Each good and pleasant thing,
Our tender gratitude may be
An unfeigned offering.
The blossom'd shrubs that charm the grove,
The sireamlets flowing there,
And song of wild birds as they rove
ln the soft vernal air.
Were they not given to endear our hearts
10 Him who reigns above?
Whose ever bOunteOus hand imparts
Such unasked gifts of love.
Isnot the earth with plenty filled?
Do not the fields erflow,
And almost without culture yield
Whate'er the cline can grow?
And shall our stubborn hearts refuse
The grateful song 10 raise ?
And while the pleasant gift we use, -
NeSlect Tue GlVerS praise
Do not the gales that round us breathe
Fresh fragrance as they rove;
The flowers that careless blow beneath,
And the blue heavens above?
The rivers as they ceaseless run;
The restless oceans flow
Aud the still burning, quenchless sun,
Their Heavenly Author show
DO not the stars that shine so bright
In the deep wilds of space,
Seem as the Makers guiding light,
To our last resting place?
And while we in these orbs of tire,
His holy hand descry,
Do they not tender hopes inspire
or Immortality?
Then let us praise Him and adore
In early youths fresh bloom;
Nor cease till life's pulse beats no more,
Ana the last summons come,
Devolion's fires SO purely bright,
Shall cheer our lives along,
Sand he who was our morning light
Shall be our evening soHg." j. W. 7.
Fountain Hill, Chester Co., 1851.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-04-13
MON DAY MORNING, APRIL l3 1874.
LITTLE GUS rAVA.
CELIA THAXTER.

CELIA THAxTER.
Little Grstava sits in the sun,
Safe I'm The porch, and the little drops run
From the icicles under the caves 20 fast,
For the bright spring sun shines warm at last,
And glad Is little Gustava.
She wears quaint little scarlet cap,
And a little green bowl she holds In ner lap,
Filled with bread and milk 10 the brm,
And u wreath OF inarigolds around the rim
"Ha ha !" laughs little Gustava.
Up CONES her little grey, coaxing cat,
With her pink little nose, and she news, 'What
Is thai?'
Gustava feeds her-she begs for more;
Aud a little brown hen walks In at the door
Good day! cries little Gustava.
She scatiers crumbs for the littls brown hen.
There comes a rush and fiutter, and then
Down fly her little white doves 50 sweet,
With their snowy wings aud their crimson
feet -
WELCOMED cries little Gustava.
So dainty aud eager they pick up the crumbs
But who is this through the doorway cOnese
Little Scotch terrier, and little dog Rags,
Looks in her face, and his funny tail wags:
'Ha La = laughs little Gustava.
You want some breakfast, too?' and down
She sets her bowl on the brick floor brown;
Aud little dog Rags drinks up hef mix,
While size strokes his shaggy locks, like silk,
'Dear Rags! says lulle Gustava.
Waiting without stood sparrow and crow,
Cooling their feet in the melting snow
Wont you come in, good folk?' she cried.
But they were TOO bashful and stayed outside,
Though "Pray come in!" cried Gustsva
So the last she threw them, and knet on the
mat
With doves and biddy, and dog and cat,
And her mother came to the open house door
Dear little daughter, bring you some more,
My merry little Gustava"
KITTY and terrier, biddy and doves,
All things harmless Gustava loves.
The shy kind creatures It's joy 10 feed,
Aud, oh! her breakfast is sweet indeed
To happy little Gustava.
st. Nicholas.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-04-13

Jno. X, Mclean, of the Cincinnati Ioqu rer,
again refused on Thursday to give the name OF an
informant IN an alleged libellous publication IN
his paper, and was again sent 10 prison for COLI
tempt Of Court.
lssac Brandt, ex- Deputy State Treasurer of
Iowa, has been indicted for embezzling $40 900
of the Stale funds. His bonds being defective,
the recovery ef the money is doubtful.
A Kentucky paper apologies for having
spoken of '.the red headed, malignant mule
who dispenses the county money" by saying
that be wrote "Big hearted, valiant soul"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-04-13
A Jurors name was called by the ce.k. The

Jurors name was called by the c,e,k. The
man advanced TO the judges desk a.. said.
"Judge, should like to be excused"
alt is impossible" SAID the Judge decid' d.
y.
"But, Judge, II you knew my reasons"
"Why, the fact is."-and the man paused,
"Well sir proceed" continued the Judge.
"Well Judge, ii must say it, l have got the
itch.'
The Judge,who was a very sober man, soiem-
My and impressicely exclaimed, "C,erk,
scratch that man outn'
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-04-13

A country paper says that IN reply to ques-
tiou from the lecture committee of the chief
town OF the dislriet as 10 the subject OF lee
ture 10 be given AT the institution, the lecturer
telegraphed, "a Taste Of Naples aud Rome"
The telegraph made it read, "A Taste OF Apples
and Rum"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-04-13

This little item is making the rounds of the
Eastern press: In Minnesota town one evening
last week spritualsiic lecturer, seeing wo-
man in mourning about to leave the hall. called
her back to inform her that tho spirit of her
husband was present. The lady had no doubt
on the subject, as her husband was quietly
waiting for her at the dosr.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-04-13

Boarder-"What large chickens these arer'
Laudlauy-"Yes, chickens are larger than they
used to be: ten years ago we couldn't pretend
TO get chickens as large as these" Boarder,
with an innocent air: No, suppos moi; these
must have grown great dcal in that time ;"
Landlady looks as though she has been miss
unde rstood