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The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-05-02
THE LEGISLATURE.

AS the legislature will adjourn next
Monday, it seems more than possible
that they may do so without even sub
mitting amendments to the constitu-
ton. If so, those who denounce them
for refusing to call a convention, will
have double cause to complain of their
dereIictions. We notice that up to the
last dates, Notwithstanding the day of
adjournment was SO near, large num-
bers of new bills We're being introduced.
One of the evils of legislation rests in
this very fact. By continuing the in
PRODUCTION of bills till the last moment,
the eagerness of members for the pas
sage of pet measures is greatly stimu-,
lated, and the temptation to hasty leg
islation and relaxation of moral SEN
sibilities is proportionately increased.
At the proper time for discussing the
subject, we shall advocate biennial in
stead ofannual sessions ofthe legislature
and constitutional provision that
after the body has been in session for
given time, say sixty days, no new
bills shall be introduced, unless in cases
of emergency, when majority of four
fifths should grant leave.
Slight reflection will convince any
experienced man that the effect of
these two changes would be to cause
members, as soon as elected, TO go TO
work preparing the measures desired
by their constituency. Most of then,
in the interval of two years, between
sessions, would reach the capital
already prepared to introduce their
measures. Within thirty or sixty days
after meeting, all other measures
affecting general legislation could, and
in that case, would be prepared and
presented. Then, without the usual
wrangling and constant suspension Of
rules, they would quietly and orderly
go to work to consider, discuss
and act upon the business i'm
hand, each member feeling that
his measures would be reached in due
time, and not have to run the now
common hazard OF being oyerslaughed
later in the session by new bills intro
duced and engineered through by sus-
pending rules, perhaps the result Of the
ancient play, "You tickle me and I'll
tickle YOU" .''..1 Il 81,
We venture to hope and to believe
that this suggestion, as q constitu-
tional provision, will meet with the
appreciation of almost every fair
minded man in the state who is expe-
rienced in legislative bodies, and espe-
cially SO of such men as have retired
from active public life, and are ambi-
tious only for the welfare of the state.
During the interregnum between this
and the next session., we trust the
members of the legislature and the
press of the state will give the subject
! fair consideration.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-05-02

and even then the counsels of grey
haired citizens should be active to re-
strain the young and excited. Vicks'
burg, forty years ago, was rescued
from long.located band of gamblers
and cut-throats through the terrible
vengeance of the outraged citizens,
and afterwards enjoyed u reign OF
peace. San Francisco, In 1855, had q
terrible purgation of the same sort;
and twice In south Texas, many years
ago, the citizens of several counties
rose as one man to destroy organized
bands of counterfeiters, horse thieves
and murderers, which restored peace
and safety. ....s
1t cannot be denied that vague symp-
toms in this direction have been mani
tested by some in our own community,
and but for the confidence reppsed In
the authorities, the feeling might have
taken shape.
Leaving out of view the eXtraordi-
nary or exceptional cases, of which it
is difficult to judge till the crisis arises,
we would feel derelict in high solemn
duty, not to warn the country to beware
of mob violence. 1t is dangerous
remedy. 1t breeds discord among
equally good citizens. 1t loosens the
wholesome restraint of law and paren-
tai training upon young men-the
more noble and generous, the more
danger. 1t often invites into its fold
the most guilty men, on the principle
of crying stop thieI. 1t shakes the
foundations of society and infuses q
dangerous leaven into our mental food.
1t keeps away the best class of emf
gratis. 1t often plants in the breasts
of its most active actors, seeds which
for life generate melancholy-some-
times remorse. verand aboveall, not
only usurps the power of the state over
the crime, but it treads upon the com
mands of Holy Writ, and takes from
fellow beings that which none but the
Majesty of God can restore--life!
Remember the two innocent men
hung last year in Ohio by mob for
violating Miss SecOr. The mob be-
lieved them guilty, but their innocence
is now established! Forget not such
lessons.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-05-02

let them know a people given to such
habits are on the sure road to demoral-
ization and ultimate degradation. In
a country like Texas, where industry
will always secure II competency, there
can he no plea put forth to justify dis
honesty, rs In some countries where a
favored few own all the lands and the
toiling multitude are little else than de-
pendent menials. To be great people,
breathing proper self-respect, our
principles of daily intercourse must he
ciorable one toward another. The
young and the newcomer will imbibc
such sentiments and mutual conf
dence among men, almost holy in
character, will he diff'used in the land.
Such was once our condition. That
condition can be restored If good men
will it. Mothers, in ninety-nne cases
in a hundred, will lend their charming
influence to render general such tone
in the country.
In this time of rapid transition,
with thousands of young men out Of
permanent employmcnt-owning no
land-having no trade--and depend
ing upon precarious employments for
support-with the towns overstocked,
willie agricultural labor is scarce-we
have thought of our situation with
more pain than pleasure, in so far as
we referred to the state of society and
its temptations inthese few remarks.
Honest industry and fair dealing
command respect in every country
where men possess political rights
they point the way of life, clear and
Enthusiastically, to the young, and, de-
spite all the balderdash of unthinking
men about the great success of this and
that man in SO short time, the stern
lessons of experience bid us pursue the
better way wherein follow peace, clear
consciences and sweet slcep-the life,
spring Of happy families and useful
citizens. May the people of Texas
travel the sure road to such happy re-
suite
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-05-02
@-----H-

A NEW York dispatch, of the 22d,
in relation to the veto message, says: {:
"Although the news Of the veto by
President Grant Of the currency bill
had not become generally known, az
the close of banking hours, the infor-
nation had spread with sufficient
rapidity to cause some excitement and
conversation at street corners on the
subject. The prevailing tone was one
of joy. The feeling inspired was a
generally hopeful one for the future.
AT the close of business at the stock
exchange, the market was strong, hav-
ing become firmer immediately upon
receipt of intelligence from Washing
'ton.n
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-05-02

lit be true, as telegraphed from
Austin, that clerk in the state depart
ment' broke the seals of the bids for
the public printing, in order to enable
one party to underbid another, we
trust he may receive such prompt and
severe punishment as the crime de-
serves. Let every such tendency to
rascality in officials be nipped in the
bud. The bids, under seal, were depos-
lied in the statsB department for safe
keeping until the day on which they
were to be opened by the state print
ing board, and it was as base for thai
clerk to open them a sit would beto rot
the mails, and should be SO regarded
Though he may have spouted democ.
racy for years, let him suffer the igno-
miny of his baseness.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-05-02
"LET US ALL BE UNHAPPY ON SUN.
DAY.
A LYRIC FOR SATURDAY NIGHT.

AIR" We bipeds, made up Of Jraa clay"
We zealots, made up Of stiff cay, ,
The sour looking children OF sorrow,
While not over-jOlly to-day,
Resolve to be wretched Tomorrow.
We can't for certainty tell
What mirth may molest us on Monday;
But, at least, to begin the week well,
Let us all be unhappy on Sunday.
That day, the calm season of rest,
Shall come to us freezing and frigid;
gloom all our thoughts shall invest,
Such as Calvin would call overnight.
With sermons from morning till night
Wen strive to be decent and dreary;
To preachers praise and delight,
Who ne'er think that sermons can weary.
All tradesmen cry up their own wares;
In this they agree Well together
The mason by stone and lime Swears;
The tanner is always for leather;
The smith still for iron would go;
The schoolmaster stands up for teaching;
And the parson would have you to know
There's nothing on earth like his preaching
The face of kind nature is fair;
But our system obscures its eHulgence;
How sweet il q breath of fresh air
But our rules don't allow the indulgence.
These gardens, their walks and green bowers
Might be free to the poor man for one day;
But no, the glad plants nd gay flowers
Mustn't bloom or smell sweetly on sunday
What though good precept we strain
Till hateful and hurtiul We make IL!
What though, in thus pulling the REIN,
We may draw IL so tight as to break II!
Abroad we forbid folks to roam,
For fear they get social or frisky;
But of course they can SIT still at home,
And get dismaliy drunk on whisky.
Then, though we can't certainly tell
How mirth may molest us on Monday;
AT least, to begin the week well,.
Let us all be unhappy on sunday.
i [Blackwood's Magazine.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-05-02
THE LAST LETTER.

This hand, tonight, Will surely pen
The fatal word that rends
The chords so cherished once; but then
We both were better friends.
Twill scarcely give MS pain nj last
To break the silken bond
That bound us TO the tonder past,
Fair, promising and fond.
And lot Il go without n sigh
Al least with slight regret
For bettcrduys are doomed to die,
And we can both forget.
A friendship, which was that In name
But was 10 more-Or less
That brought ~ sweetness into life
And left u bitterness.
can send back each souvenir
And calmly, heaven knows;
Nor wish TO Keep one loving line,
Nor hide withered rose!
No wild pulls thrills my bosom now,
Nor bids my fingers stay;
Our idyl has been dead so long
We'il bury 1t to-day.
Beneath the careless morrow's smile,
AS though the tears that blot
The story of all elss that's last,
In this had been forgot;
And let II be q nameleSs grave
A hidden hermitage
Bnt one to which our sated hearts
Shall make no pilgrimage.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-05-02
THE 1.-TWO BROTHERS.
Their Case Before the Mayor Yester-
day-"Not Guilty,"but will Close at
10 O'clock

The twelve o'clock law was legally
tackled yesterday, at the mayors court
in the case brought up against the
"Two Brothers" for keeping open their
saloon after that hour. The case on
both sides was ably conducted, City
Attorney Edwards exhibiting his legal
abilities to fine advantage, and the
defendants counsel brilliantly defend
ing their side of the case.
The verdict of the jury was "not
guilty." but we are informed by one of
the members of the firm of the 1.-TWO
Brothers. that it is not their inten-
tion to keep open after the hour indi-
Gated and that punctually at twelve
o'clock they will close their doors. In
the words of Captain Tom Ranahan
s'Our establishment will never violate
city ordinance"
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-05-02
OLD THINGS.
Translated from the German for the Weekly
Graphic, by p. Robinson.

Graphic, by p. Robinson.l
There Is no song like an old song
That we have not heard for ryears;
Each simple note appears 10 tnrohg
With shapes that swim In tears.
1t may have been Il cheerful strain,
But twas so long ago
That glee, grown old, has turned to pain,
And mirth has turned to woe.
There Is no friend like an old friend,
Whose life-path mates our own,
" hose dawn and noon, whose eve ana en'
Have known what we have known.
1t may be when we read his face
We note u truce of care;
'Tis well that friends in life's last grace
Share sigh. us smiles they share.
There is no love like an old love,
A lost, may be, or dead,
Whose place, since she has gone above,
No other fills instead.
1t is not wen ne'er love anew,
For life were drear fsO.
But that first love had roots that grew
Where others cannot grow.
There are no days Ike the Old days,
When we. not they, We're young;
When all lifes rays were golden rays
And wrong had never stubg.
Dear Heart If now our step could pass
Through paths of childhood's morn,
And the dew Of youth lie on the grass
Which times fell scythc has shorn
Old song, old friend, old love, old days;
Old things, yet never old;
A stream that's dark till sunshine plays
And changes IL to gold;
Through all winds mcmorv's river on,
Mid banks of sore regret,
But gleam's on the peaks of long-agone
That softens sadness yet.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-05-02
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The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-05-02
From Tuesdays Daily Herald
A BRILLIANT EXPLOIT.

Supposed Capture OF two OF the San
Antonio Mail RObbers-All Praise
to Sheriff Barkley Marshal Peak,
officer Crabb and Ex-Gfilcer Phares-
Let the People Enrol Them In The
Legion Of Honor.
The officers of Dallas county are mas
ters of the situation. They have struck
the keynote of swift and stern punish
ment to the violators of the law, and
they are melting it out with a mailed
hand. Not day, scarcely an hour
passes but the trap is sprung and a
Vengeance certain as lightning strikes
the culprit. On Saturday evening Mar
shall Peak, in making his rounds,
chanced to stop in the hotel on Main
street, east of the Central road, kept by
Mr.. Rollins. A face in the crowd
seated around attracted his attention,
and quick as thought it suddenly
flashed upon him that the man who
had fixed his gaze, was none other than
one of the bandits who had
robbed the United States mail
on its way to San Antonio some
weeks ago, photographs of those
'sgentlemen of the roaP' having been
furnished the sheriff of this county.
Satisfied that one of the men was be-
fore him, he quietly informed him
that he was his prisoner and at once
lodged him in Jail. He gave his name
rs w. ID. Wilder, but from papers
found upon his person there can be no
doubt but Wilder is an assumed name,
and that he is the notorious outlaw
and mail robber, William Reed. Later
in the evening, Marshal Peak arrested
another suspicious character, who gave
his name as Bidwell, and who an
swered in part to another photograph
in the possession of the marshal, but
he was released in about an hour after
wards by that officer, he not thinking
that there was sufficient grounds for
OBTAINING him. Subsequent develop
ments disproved the judgement
of the marshal, and he at once
dispatched Officer Crabb and ex-
Officer ,Phares in search OF him. With
the usual success which attends the
efforts of these gentlemen, they found
Bidwell three miles this side of Scyene,
fast asleep or feigning slumber, in a
grove of timber near the public road.
Taking him in custody they brought
him to this city, and placed him In
Jail. ~
There seems to be no question In the
minds of the sheriff and marshal that
they have got the right "birds."
Everything found upon them, papers,
books, letters and many other things
form almost fiawless links In the chain
of evidence against them. Immedi-
ately on their arrest, Sheriff Barkley
telegraphed to the United States mar
shal at Austin, and received a reply
that he would be in this city to-day.
Not only the people of the. city Of
Dallas and county, but every citizen OF
the state, aye, even those of the whole
union, owe unbounded thanks to Sher-
iff Barkley, Marshal Peak, Officer
Crabb and ex-Officer Phares for this
splendid stroke of executive shrewd-
ness, promptitude and courage.
z T.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-05-02
Hon. ASA H. WILLIE, member of

Hon. ASA H. WILLIE, member of
congress from Texas, sends us his very
clear and able speech, March 18th, in
favor of the apportionment of money
to improve the harbor of Galveston, a
measure In whic4 most of Texas and
all the country west of the Mississippi
Including Kansas, is vitality interested.
Such improvements ON the bar as will
admit vessels Of large draft would
cheaper freights, facilitate commerce
and in divers ways benefit the country.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-05-02
GoyERNoR KEMpEH, in especial mes.

GOVERNOR KEMPER, in especial mes
sage to the Virginia Legislature, sug-
gests the necessity for thoroughly
amending the state consultation. He
opposes the creation of a constitutional
convention for this purpose, or that the
general assembly should assume the
risk of revising the whole constitution,
and proposes the appointment Of q
commission composed of five or seven
statesmen to frame such a constitution
as would commend itself to the legisla-
ture and people, TO be submitted at the
next annual session Of the present leg
islature.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-05-02

WE have made careful inquiry and
are pleased to say that all the thorough
bred cattle in and near Dallas, i'm
ported last fall and winter, are doing
well up TO this time. The fine bull,
Lopefeliow, Is In excellent condition.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-05-02
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THE house bill for the relief of per-
sons suffering by the overflow of the
Mississippi river, was passed by the
senate on the 22d. The bill Is 10 re-
main In force until September lst.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-05-02

REPORTS from lower Arkansas and
White rivers give gloomy reports OF
inundation. Immense numbers Of
stock have been drowned, and actual
destitution prevails in many places.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-05-02
FRACTIONAL cuRRENcY,

amounting to $50, 900, 600 is redeemable
in legal tenders on call. 1t may be
ssid that such return of fractional
currency for redemption is impossible,
but let steps be taken for return TO
a specie payment basis, and 1t will be
found that silver will take the place OF
fractional currency as rapidly as it can
be supplied. When the premium on
gold reaches a sufficiently low point,
with the amount OF United States notes
TO be issued permanently within proper
limits, and the treasury so strength
ened as TO be able to redeem them In
coin ON demand, ID win then be safe
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-05-02

OUR county court We are glad to see
is discussing the question of an adj
dition to the county Jail. Wesaw some
plans, yesterday, for the same, which
look remarkably well on paper, and we
hope that they will secure due deliber-
ation.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-05-02

COLONEL. NJ NORRIS, lawyer Of
Waco, well known throughout the
frontier, died few days since. He
was q valued citizen.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1874-05-02

THE shipments of beeves by the
Texas and Pacific road from Dallas to
Shreveport and New Orleans contin-
ues very considerable and steadily in
craQeaa ..-
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Ohio papers already talk of the slate
erussde.n
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-03-13
BolckoW Items.

Rev. Miller, of the NJ. f. Church,
preached his farewell sermon last Sab
bath Brother Miller has been faith
full servant for us The circuit was in Il
very bad condition prior to the present
conference year, but We are glad to
know that everything glides along
smoothly at present. We can heartily
recommend him as faithful minister TO
whatever work the conference may see
fit to send him.
The union protracted meeting, which
was held here by Reys. Chivington,
Miller and Wood, closed two weeks
since. The results Were good.
The citizens OF our village and vicin-
itv have organized Union Sunday
school. and elected Captain John An
derson Tor Superintendent; Isaac Hall,
assistant, and Professor Chute, leader in
music.
We are glal to see the change which
has taken place within the past month.
Where there are religious influences.
there is love and happiness with the
human family; also good society.
The ministers, who are mentioned in
this item list, are holding Il series OF
meetings at Barnard with very good
interest, so wa are informed. Success,
To religion and temperance. 4. &.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-03-13
Parker Items.
[From the Holt County sentinel.J

PAEkEn, FEBRUARY %, 1874.
Parker post-oflice is alive yet, and of
late there have been two new post st-masters
appointed. G.. W. Neese was appointed
instead of Samuel Warner, but declined,
and sent up the name of Jas. N. War
ner. and he has received the appoint
meut and has filed his bond and re-
turned it to the department, and will
soon receive his commission. james
will he a good postmaster. as he is a
good, clever, accommodating man, and
his excellent wife is just the person for 4
deputy, as she is IL fine scholar, and will
take pleasure in discharging the duties
of the office.
The young men of the neighborhood
have had fine debating society part of
the winter, at onr. school-house, (Eure-
kay; the society has about - members,
and they are all yeung men save four or
five. Some of the boys will. in time,
make fine public speakers. There is no
telling how many future Congressman
are among the members OF the Eureka
lyceum.
Father Samuel Warner has been very
sick for week at his son David's. He
came up to attend meeting, and on last
"Wednesday morning he went to sleep.
and with the united efforts of the family
and neighbors. he could not he aroused
until the next morning about four O'Clock.
Dr. Impy, of Graham, was called in and
applied cups aud blisters, which caused
him to wake. The Doctor said the sleep
ing was caused bv the blow he had re-
ceiyed on the back OF his neck when at
tackled in the mill.
Rev. F. II. Graham and Rev. Cowden
held protracted meeting ut Eureka
schooi-house. from the 2sth o! January
until the 18th Of February. The meet
ings were well attended; the ministers
and brethren labored zealously all the
time, and their labors were crowned
with glorious results; there We're i3 ac-
cesSions and many conversions.
The people of the neighborhood have
taken initiatory steps towards building
n church house. They propose building
Sex 10 feet, at a cost of about 81 200.
Our school will close next Friday. The
patrons OF the school are well pleased
with Mr.. Schildknecht a n teacher
The directors would do well to hire him
to teach summer school.
Sheep pelts not in demand, all being
supplied The wolves have been plenty
all winter, and killing many sheep, but
did not injure the hides.