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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-08-06
CORPORATIONS.

No special law creating corpo-
ration can BIO passed by the Legis'
lature. 1t is made u criminal of
fence for bankers, or corporations to
receive deposits when they are in u
failing condition, and by law
they may BIO held to n
personal liability for such INSIDE
meanors. Railroads arc declared
public highways, the companies
common carriers, and the Legisla-
turo is given authority to logislate
tor tho regulation of their tariffs,
liking their maximum, and guard.
| ing against determinations in
freight or passenger rates. The
rolling stock is declared personal
property, liable to execution aud
sale, and no railroad or street rail.
road is allowed to traverse the pub
lie highways or streets without tho
consent of tho local authorities
EDUCATION.
Provision il made for the support
of free public schools Separate
schools for colored children are to
BIO provided, State and county
funds for school purposes are to be
provided for, and where the local
funds are insufficient, mn appropria-
ton not to exceed tceatydGe per ceat
.y the State reUeaae, is to be pro-
vided annually for tho support Of
public schools. Tho school tax ia
limited to 40 cents on the 500, cx-
cept in city, where 81 is allowed ,
and in county, 65 cents, by vote
ola majority of tao payers.
The Legislature will not be al.
lowed to remit the taxes on corpora.
ton property. The sum of $3.50.
OOo-is TO DO raised annually by tax.
alton, for interest and sinking fund
on tho State debt. No county, city,
town or school district shall be al
lowed to contract any debt exceed
ing the income and revenue provi.
ded for any one year, without atwo.
thirds vote Of all tho qualified vot.
ors; and even thon not TO an amount
exceeding fyo per cont oCthe taxa,
bio property theroin, except that
such per cont may be exceeded for
building court houses and jails.
The other provisions arc of a 10.
cal character, and would have no
special interest for our readers
mere arc some excellent provisions
IN inns instrument, especially those
relating to biennial sessions of tho
Legislature; tho prohibition of spoc.
Ial legislationi tho provision, made
tor tho support Of FREQ schools; tho
punishment for fraudulent failures
u banks and other corporations;
md tho prohibition against railroad
discrimination In prices Of freight
nd passage. i
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-08-06

single Tickets, 81 each; piN for 81; thirteen
l"i .iu, when purchased from home Office
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-08-06
$4,000 i1a C,aa1a.

Sii:. 200 in fine Tevas Annds and eng
Property.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-11-04
by The President OF the United States
tf America:
A PROCLAMATION.

In accordance with a practice at once wise and
beautiful we have been accustomed as the year is
drawing to close to devote occasion to the hum
Bile expression of our thanks to Almighty God for
the ceaseless and distinguished benefits bestowed
upon us as a nation, and for His mercies and pro-
tection during the closing year. Amid the rich and
free enjoyment of all our advantages we should not
forget the sources from whence they are derived
and the extent Of our obligations to the Father of Ali
Mercies. We have full reason to renew our thanks
to Almighty God for favors bestowed upon us during
the past year. By His continuing mercy civil and
religious liberty have been maintained; peace has
re1gned within our borders, labor and enter prise
have produced their merited rewards, and to His
Watchful providence We are indebted to security
from pestilence and other national calamity. Apart
from national blessings, each individual among us
has occasion t. thankfully recall and devoutly recog-
nze the avors and protection which he has enjoyed
Now, therefore, /, Ulysses s. Grant, President Of
the United States. do recommend that on THURSDAY
the 25th day OF November, the people of the United
States abstaining from all secular pursuits and from
their accus omed avocations do assemble in their re-
spective places of worship, and in such form as NAV
seem most appropriate in their hearts offer to
Almighty God their Acknowledgements and thanks
for all His mercies, and their humble PRAYERS for a
continuance of His divine favor.
In witness whereof have hereunto set nv hand and
caused the seal of the United States to be affixed
Done at the City Of Washington, this 27th day of
October, in the year of our Lord 1875 end of the
Independence OF the Uuted States the one hun
dredth
(Signed) U.S. GRANT.
By the President
HAMILTON FISH. Secretary Of State.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-11-04
Current Notes.

Says the New York Herald, "The failures
for the past nine months aggregated $751;,
1000. That sum represents exactly the
imitation Of business for the period specified"
The Republican majority in Iowa will be
nearly $4,000, the official canvass being neces-
sary to determine the exact figures. This is
a gain Of about 1000 on last year, and of
5000 on two years ago.
The Toledo (Ohio) Blade says: "The Dem
ocrats have claimed that the veterans in the
Soldiers Home at Dayton gave majority
for Allen. Such is not the case. They gave
a majority of 400 for Hayes"
The following important state officers will
be nominated by Governor Tilden and con-
tirmed by the Senate this winter: A bank su-
perintendent, superintendent of insurance,
three canal appraisers, three state assessors,
a health officer for the port of New York,
two quarantine commissioners, captain OF
port of New York, eleven harbor masters,
nine port-wardens, one special port-warden
and two commissioners oil emigration.
The Rev. Thomas K. Beecher having come
out in the Independent as an advocate of rag
money doctrines, the New York Erening Post
advises him that his articles on that topic
read Every much as we might suppose dis
sertation on the traDsit of Venus from the
pen of Mr. John Morrissey would read; but
still they are on the level of intelligence and
profundity Of the school TO which they be-
long"
Mr. Rice is elected by respectable plurali-
ty and will have the aid of Council and
Legislature of his own party. He will have
an opportunity to display all the vigor and
honesty that has been credited to his character
We shall look to him to institute reforms and
Improvements where they are needed, and 10
show that in order to have an administ ration
characterized by honesty, efficiency and rigid
uprightness, it Is not necessary to defeat the
Republican party. We trust that it will be
shown in Massachusetts,, at least, that all the
reform and purity which the time demands
can be brought about by that party.-Boston
Globe.
To secure an administration next year dis
posed to deal with these pressing practical
questions in the spirit of enlightenment and
forward-looking craftsmanship, while main
tanning unimpaired the monuments already
established in the history of the country, is a
work for which the Republican party must
now prepare l'self 1t is a work worthy to
stimulate the zeal of its members and inspire
the ambition of its leaders. In this work
Massachus etts has much to risk and will take
no idle part. In national contest the scat
tering voters, who on one pretext or another
did their utmost to defeat the election of Mr.
Rice yesterday, will return to their original
loyalty.-B0ston Advertiser. s-.-.-.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-11-04
OUR THANKSGIVING.
by the Governor of the State of Maine.
A PROCLAMATION,

In accordance with a revered custom, and in con
formlty with the recommendation of the President
the United States, do hereby, with the advice anG
consent of the Executive Council appoint THURS
DAY, the 25lh of November, instant, as a day OF
Thanksgiving and Praise to Almighty God for the
mercies and blessings of another year.
And earnestly request all the people of this
State to abstain from their usual secular employ
ments, and appropriately observe day hallowed 5,
so precious memories and set apart for SO exalted
purpose. Let all the people give thanks in the sane
tuary rejoice and not withhold praise in their homes
and by cheerful deeds of hospitality and charity
commemorate the loving kindness which the Heaven
y Father has shown them in all the relations of life
Given at the Council Chamber, this first day o.
November, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and seventy five, and of the indie
pendence of the United States of America til,
Que hundredth.
NELSON DINGLEY, JR.
By the Governor.
SIDNEY PERHAM, Secretary of State
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-11-04
TERMS $500 PER ANNUM. IN ADVANCE.

THE P. S. & P. railroad stockholders, we
are told, had right warm time at Kittery
yesterday, and hurled about great many
ugly facts for the owners of leased. and
consequently quiet, corporation to meddle
with. The late Mr.. Woodbridge and his as
sociates were made unpleasantly conspicuous.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-11-04

The Maine Democrat ought to know that
paper currency made legal tender is in ef-
feet forced loan. By proposing to substi-
tute legal tenders for national hank notes
which are optional loans, the Democrat GER
tainly ''declares for forced loan of hundreds
of millions in time of peace" The Democrat
must know that no contraction of the cur
rency has taken place, and that the figures it
gives are entirely wrong. How are we ever
to pay our notes unless we accumulate gold
and silver? Does the Democrat propose that
these notes shall be paid by other notes?
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-11-04

The Bangor Commercial will now have oc-
casion TO revise its list of States reasonably
secure" for the Democracy in 1876. 1t will
find it necessary to strike o"t New York,
New Jersey and Oregon. 1t will do well too
to erase Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
from the list OF doubtful States.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-11-04

The Democratic jig is up. Our friends OF
the opposition have enjoyed themselves
greatly for year now, and were fortunate in
having their laugh before they we're tossed
over the fence. Twelve months are long
time to be happy, and the Democrats ought
not to complain.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-11-04

in Maine, regardless the base as
sertiOns of others tn the contrary.
Others have bought early AID paid
high prices, but We have waited
until late and are able to sci.
UVERCOAFS from $l.OO to SIS. 90
less than can be bought in Port.
land. We have 10 styles of ELY.
SLAMS from the cheapest to best
imported article. Also Blue.
Brown and Black Beavers, Chin
chillas, WOrsted kerseys. and
others. Our ULSTEKS beat the
world.
Al prudent LABORERS and
MECHANICS buy their CLOTH
ing of us.
Come in WORK[NGMEN, and it
will do you good to see the long
row of little tin pals of a Satur-
day eve. and set yours down. too.
You only need to come once to find
out who your BeEefactOr is.
LADIES'! Bring in your BOYS
and we will ftt them to a first class
suit. If you cannot come send
them in, and if the goods and
prices are not satisfactory they
may b. returned
Buy your FURNISHING GOODS
of us. All kinds of SHIRTS and
DRAWERS CHEAP.
Buy all of your CLOTHING,
equal to custom made. az the
CHEAPEST and LARGEST RE.
TAIL STORE in Maine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-11-04

On Monday Mr.. S. S. Cox felt confident of
the speakership of the next house, and
thought his only formidable opponent was
Mr.. M G. Kerr Tuesdays earthquake will
be likely to unstttle his calculations, and to
smash that and many other states.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-11-04

we do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as a guaranty Of good faith.
we cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
nications that are not used,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-11-04
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY MORNING, NOV. 4, 1875

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate csuntersigned by Stanley T.
Pullen Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming represent
iour
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-11-04

THERE must have been mirth in the office
of the Cincinnati Enquirer Tuesday night
and from the farm of William Allen there
must have come sounds of joyful and fantas
tic profanity.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-11-04

How funny the Bangor Commercial OF
Saturday read Wednesday morning. We ad-
wise the Commercial editor TO abdcate the
tripod of prophesy
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-11-04

CoFFINs for two-Mr. Samuel J. Tilden
and Mr.. Samue. s. Cox And mighty nice
looking corpse Mr. Tilden makes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24

CHRIST CHURcH-Service at II a. M. and / go
p. m, by Rev Mr.. Lame.
ST. PAUL's CHURCH-Servce ut II a. m. and
4 y. m. by Row DR.. Norton.
GRACE CHURcH-Service ut II q. No. and 4!
y. M, by Rev. Dr. Sprigg
ST. MARY's CHURcH-Mass At a. m. High
Mass and sermon at IL q. IN. Vespers st 1 y. m
UNION PREsBYT'N CHURCH First Church,
Preaching IL the morning and ut night by Rev.
DR.. Bullock Pews free
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Sermon in
the morning and at night by Rev. Mr.. Din
Wiidie,
METH. EPIs. CHURcH-Sermon in the morn
ing and nj night by Rev. Mr. Boyer.
METH. EPISCOPAL CHURCH SoUTH-Sermon
in the morning and at night by Rev. Mr..
Waugh.
METH PROT. CHURcH-Sermon in the morn
ing and ~ night by Rev 9. B. Middleton Sub
ject of the morning sermon, The song of the
angels.
BAPTIST CHURcH-Service in the morning
and NJ night by Rev. Mr.. Penick.
WHARF MISSION ChAPEL-Special services
at Ct o'clock, lasting three quarters Of an hour.
A cordial invitation is extended to all.
GERMAN LUTHERAN-Service At II q. M, by
Rev. Mr. Feckepsten.
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
Prayer meeting in the Meth. Prot. Church, at
four .. m. Jail at 2 p. m. Aims House NJ a p. m.
"Wednesday night st u o'clock, Union Prayer
Meeting in the Baptist Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24
The Markets.

NEW YORK, Dee. 24.-Stocks dull and lower.
Money6 Gold 3. Flour quiet and unchanged.
Wheat dull aud dropping. Corn quiet and
heavy.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 24.-Virglnia skies, con-
solldated IL. West Virginia SKIES 9. Cot
ton fair y active and steady; middline l24. Flour
dull aud unchanged. Wheat quiet; No. , West.
orn red l34al35; Pennsylvania red l35aI3S;
Maryland red ll5al45 Corn dull Southern
white, new, 52a5S;do yellow, new 53u60; West.
ern mixed, new 63a644 Oats dull and nominal.
Rye dull at SOaS5. Hay quiet and steady;
Maryland aud Pennsylvania 224s24. Provisions
quiet and steady. Butter active aud firm; West.
cru extras 29a30; do. 6rsts 26a26. Coffee nom.
lnaily uucharg d. Sugar firm at l04alOh.
WhlSkey dull and heavy at ll4&all5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24
a VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS.

Twas the night before Christmas, when all
through the house
Not "a creature was stirring not even mouse :;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with
In homes that ST. Nicholas soon would be there
Tho children were nestled all snug in their beds
While visions of sugar plums danced in their
heads
And mamma in her kerchief and in my cap,
Had lust settled our brains for long winter !
When out on the lawn there rose such ella,
l sprang from my bed to SEQ what was the
ter;
Away to the window i flew like a fash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the SASH
The moon, on the breast OF tbs new fallen snow,
GAvc y lustrs Of mid day TO objects bel Nv;
When, what to my wondering eyes should ap.
But miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer,
With little old driver, so lively and quick,
l knew IN mo uent 1t must be ST. Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
AM he whistled, and shouted, and called Thorn
by name
Now, Dasaerl now, Dancer now, Prancer
and Vixen
Onl Comet, on Cupid, onl Dunder and Blitzen
70 the top of the porch to the top Of the wall !!
Now, dash away, dash away, dash away all -
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the
sky,
With sleigh full of toys-snd St Nicholas too
And then il. a twinking | heard on the roof,
The prancing and paving of each little hoof
AS drew in my head, and WAS turning around,
Down the chimney st. Nicholas came with Il
bound.
Ho was dressed all in fur from his head to his
foot
And bis clothes were all furnished with ashes
and SCOT;
A bundle of toys ne had flung on his back,
And he looked like q peddler just opening his
pack;
His eyes how they twinkled his dimples how
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like cherry;
His drol little mouth was drawn up like bow,
And the beard on his chin Was as white as the
snowl
The stump of u pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encrcled his head like 9
wreath.
He hai n broad face and little round belly
That shook when he laughed, like bowl full o
Jelly.
He Was chubby and plump-a right Jolly old elf
And laughed when l saw him in spite OF my.
self.
A wink of his eye and twist of his hoad
Soon gave me to know l had nothing to dread.
He spoke not word, but went straight to his
work,
And filled all tho stockings; then turned with a
jerk,
And laying his finger aside OF his nose,
And giving nod up the chimney he rose.
He sprang to his sleigh, TO his team gave
whistle
And away they all few like the down of q thistle;
But heard him exclain, ere he drove out OF
sight,
Merry Christmas toall, and to all good night"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24
TELEGRAPH.
Foreign News.

LONDON, Dec. 24-rhe Times has special
telegram from Penang to-day, saying Gen Col
borne reports that he has taken kntah with
out any loss. The Maharajaho, Ismail and
Leila Id to Polanc.
LONDON, Dec. 24-The Pail Mall Gazette
has special trom Berlin, which says that
Thomas, otherwise Thomassen, who attempted
to destroy the steamer Moscl with dynamite, is
native of Germany He was born al Bocholt,
IN Prussau Westphala, but was taken to
America at the age of Two years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24
Bank Statement.
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24-ll a. m.-For the
Lower Lakes, Middle and Eastern States, in-
crcaslng northeast winds vcering to southeast
and southwest, colder, partly cloudy weather,
with falling barometer and rain on the Lakes,
aud rising, followed by falling barometer and
partly cloudy weather on the Atlantic coast.
For canal regions Of New jersey to Virginia
the temperature will remain above freezing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24
DIED.

After lingering illness, which she bore with
Christian pstience, Mrs. NARY DAVIS, in
the G5.h year of her age. ~ The friends and
acuusintances of the family are respectfully in
yited to attend her funeral, from her late resi-
dence 81 Prince street. tomorrow afternoon, st
O clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24
VIA IsEsIED.

Al the Parsonage of the III. E. Church, by
Rev. Mr.. Boyer, BENZ. f. WARDER to Miss
CARRIE ROBERTSON.
On the goth instant by Rev. w. F. Watkins,
ut Epiphany Church, in Washington, WIN. V.
MASON aid EVA L. MARSTELLER, both
of Prince William county, Va,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24
EOI . II q.
Il Rev. G. B. MIDDLETON,

p, ECTURE.
IL Rev. c. B. MIDDLETON,
from Western Maryland College,
will deliver lecture in the Methodist Protest
ant Church, In this city. on WEDN ESDAY
NIGHT, Dec. 18th, 1875. Subject-POETRY.
For the benefit OF the Sabbath School Library.
Tickets doc for two, 25c for one adult, and 10c
each for children; may be obtained from Rev.
DR.. Nichols, j. lacey, and the stores of James
Entwise, jr., Druggist, and Geo. Z. French,
Periodical house dec A-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24
ERESH GOODS.

lTRESH GOODS.
AIN just opening quite an addition to my stock
in new aud very pretty Prints, Alpacas and
Black French Cashmeres.
Brown, Bleached and Lead Colored Canton
Flannes.
A fine line of Gents Pocket Handkerchief in
Linen Cant brio and Silk.
Hemstitched do, for ladies and gentlemen.
Gents Kid Gloves, Corsets, extra size gentle
mems Merino Vests, 42x44 inches Gents Silk
Scarf and Neck Ties, superior Bed Blankets,
Comforts, Bleached and Brown Cottons, sc.
dec 81 j. NJ. STEWART.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24

'1VI1 FE0EFy,,SyUuuE LH.U UEIe
part of one admirably Wm. t. Hyde, of nar-
risonburg, as Dr. Coates; John s. Bradley, as
Reuben, and Samuel B. Lcocb as the gardener,
also did exceedingly we'll. Willie H. Wuodcn
who performed the part oil Harry Coates, cap1
scarcely have been excced in that partsS
On the whole, the ST. Johns boys did then
selves great credit, performing as well, if not
better, than we have ever seen them. The
scenery, too, which was kindly loaned them by
the Sister Superior Of St. Mary's Academy,
and the costumes added greatly to the effect
of the performance. The only drawback was
the want of music which had been engaged.
but left before performing single piece, as
the boys refused to pay them unless they would
stay until the end Of the performance, which,
owing to another engagement at p. H., they
refused to dc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24

CHURCH SERVICES To-MoRRow.-Services
will be held at II 9 clock to, morrow morning
10 Christ St. Paul's and Grace Churches,
Episcopal, and the German Lutheran Church,
and at 5, I and 10 a. u. in 81. Mary's, Catholic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24

WE claim that the Elmwood collar will fit
better, look more like linen, and keep clean
longer, than any other.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24

Rev. VIM. Ii. Chapman, pastor Of the NJ.
;hurch, Georgetown, d. e., writes: "Hav-
had an opportunity to test the excellent
'4datles of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup hesitate
not 10 say, it is the best remedy | have ever
used in my family"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24

CORPORATION CoURr-,11slge E. H. Loos
presiding. Berry Il 20. VS.. William Il. De-
vaughn. Case compromised, aud on motion Of
defendant, Sergeant allowed to Withdraw appli-
cation for appointment Of appraisers.
b Boket ct al. VS.. Erskne ct al, chaucery.
Export OF commissioner of sale filed, and cause
erred to Il commissioner to ascertain to whom
fundbclongs
Stout vs.. Dickens, chancery. Decree for sale
the real estate unless defendant pay to plain
p the amount OF his claim within seventy five
Jays.
Court adjourned till court in course
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24
II Z N Z A l. TICE.
DR.. ID. N. RUST

Has removed his Office to the
NORTHEAST CORNER OF PRINCE AND
WASHINGTON STREETS.
der DAFT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24

A FoUNDL1NG.-A colored boy about q
month old, with sucking bottle by his side,
was found night before last on the front door
steps Of an old colored woman uamed Rachael
Caggelt, at the corner OF Wolfe and Alfred
streets. He was taken in and kindly cared for