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A wBLIKNowN New York correspond
emit, writing TO the Chicago Journal, ut
ters this prophecy; 81 now predict that
should Mr.. Tilden be declared president
by the counting board, he will distrib'
ute his Offices among Republicans as
well as Democrats, and in less than
eighteen months Tina the Democratic
papers and speakers will be. hurting
maledictions and anathemas at him
from every quarter, lie will aim to build
up new party out Of the better elC-
ments of the two old parties, and in so
doing bring down upon himself the pi!!-
less fury and execration Of the great
unterriGcd. Mark my prediction, and
recall it in 1879 should Mr. Tilden tn n
be president of the United States Now
that the Southern people have shown
through the conservatism Of their lead
ers that they have no intention OF To-
mcnting fresh troubles in the event oil
Democratic president being chosen
tho main grounds for Republican appre
hension through the campaign are re
moved. The impending specter and
calamity is, the ascension to power o
thousands of dishonest, hungry Office
seekers all over the country" THE Her
AID is disposed to coincide with thu
journal correspondent when he state
that Mr.. Tilden will likely give man.
Offices to Republicans, This policy i
highly probable.
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WELLs,s $l.OON.OOO oner iliu

WEISS $l00O,0O0 offer illustrated
"How much will you give me for this
horse ? said the jockey, riding the ami
NAL up in front OF the country tavern
to be inspected by tho crowd. How
much will you takeG asked one of the
bystanders. zone hundred and twenty
five dollars" said the owner. al will
give you twenty-five dollars" said the
bidder. "Take him" said the jockey,
as he jumped to the ground, 81 never
let u hundred dollars spoil boss trade" "
If the virtuous Wells could not get a
81 100000, he might have thought it
best not to let small sum spoil the
trade.
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The first number of the Ennis Tribune
appears among The HERALDs exchanges
this morning 1t is edited and owned
by an able and veteran journalist, } M,
Hubbard, Esq, late of Tennessee, The
paper presents quite creditable typo
graphical appearance and bears upon its
face unmistakable evidences OF schol-
arly supervision. We wish it long
career of prosperity.
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ELDER r. W. CAsKEY has written him
self down an-we came near using one OF
Dogberrys aphorisms--a consummate
exemplar of the highest asinino type.
He denounces the press in clerical and
illiterate billingsgate for saying N few
courteous words of Rabbi Browne, init.
mating that they have been bribed to
utter praises of him. The redoubtable
elder will be glad to crawl through a
very infntesimal knot-hole when he
gets the better of u liberal press
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DALLAS COLLEGE
MALE AND FEMALE.

rms college begins It's spring term, under
sun more favorable auspices, with n faculty
OF thorough and experienced teachers, Mon
day, January 20, 1877 Every facility afforded
young ladies and gentlemen for acquiring a
substantial and refined education. Diplo-
mas awarded to those who have mastered
the prescribed course OF study. Music taught
by skilliul and distinguished gentleman.
The primary department, under the
parental control of an experienced teacher,
will be the best place parents can ind for
their small children. Tuition from 50 so to
50 per month, payable monthly In advance.
JOHN II. ALLEN, President
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"WADE HAMPTON, governor of South
Carolina IS the subject of an exquisite
nearly lilc-si2o engraving, presented to
TuE HERALD by our enterprising friends,
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the struggle against such tremendous
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memento of peaceful, noble effort oil
u liberty-loving people to redeem them
selves from oppression andmisrule
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"Ir YOU held the winning cards
wouldn't you play them2" asked the
ex-clergyman, Garfield, who now sits on
the commission, and the question is
worthy of the man and of the party
which leaves right and justice for place,
power and plumber.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Intelligence Office

wanted nj the Intelligence OnIee.
Cooks, Waiting Girls, Uhambermalds and
Washers.
A coOred man wants situation us cook
boarding.
A few persons can mud good board In II
private family. References given and re-
quiroJ.
For Sale.
Second hand freight and express wagons;
also, mules, horses and ponies.
A. J. lAWTON a. CO..
No. 200 Main ~, Doors East Postoflie
dec26dlm
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-02-16

GRANT will be given war Sh'p ID
which to circumnavigate the globe
There are few Texas editors who
might accept invitations to accompany
him. What would Fishburn or Fad
dock say to such proposol2
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Chronic CONSTIPATION

IL not cured by simply unlo ding the bow
els. The medicine must possess TOME, alter
ative0nd corrective properties. These quail
tiles are combined in Dr. TUFTS Pills, and
they will permanently cure this serious dis
ease. Is Murray street. New York. 3Ow2t
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wa A very Important Parsonage.

The Washington correspondent of
the Chicago Tribune says. 1t is quite
encouraging to people who imagined
mat the high character and function of
tho commission would lead its mem bers
TO rise above tho common level of parti
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TIE conscences of Republican leaders
are deadened. They laugh jcerlngly at
oaths, ind smilingly remark that they
have the winning cards and propose to
nlnu Ihem
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DALLAS. TEX a s.
FRIDAY MORNING 50: FEBRUARY 49,
STILL in travail over Louisiana,

MoRToN has no doubt Of ultimate he
publican success. Governor TiIden,
though not a fOtnlist, ontertains no
thought Of defeat
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PRESCRIPTION FREE.

EoR the Speedy Cure OF Seminal Weak
L ness Lost Manhood, and all disc ers
brought on by indiscretiods or excess, Any
has the Ingredients.
Address DR.. JACQUES & 20, Cinolnnatl.
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WHAT Is QUEENS DELIGHT?

1t In plant that grows In the South and is
the only actual blood purifier ever discovr
cred, by which all diseases that center In tile
blood Gan be eradicated At once and foreyo o
II expeis for life all scromlous, Syphilitic-
Cutaneous and Rheumatic affections and il
the ONLY TRUE REMEDY for this cluss of
diseases. Alon y, II is n searching, but wher
low Dock and other roots aud herbs IL be-
comes blood puriler indispensable and
unequallod. such Is the combination OF
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money" For afterwards Brougham, In
1890, was made attorney general in
King Williams ministry.
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Tell me not In mournful numbers
that our teeth must all decay,
And our breath must be unpleasant,
And our gums must give away,
There's sOZODON 4 can save us,
And It saYes teeth every day.
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DR., TuTTs SAISAPAIlLLA AND
QUEENS DELIGHT,

forming the most powerful Alternative
known TO Medical science for the cure of old
Ulcers and Sores Diseased Joints, Foul Dis
charges from the Ears and Nostrils, Abb
scesSes, Skin affections, Rheumntia,n.
Diopsy, Kidney Complaints, EVIL affects OF
secret practices, Diseased Scalp, Disoriored
Liver and Spleen and all diseases that CEN
Ter In ths blood. II possesses the peculiar
property oiimparting fair complexion and
Causes tho Hody to Gain In Solid Flesh
It's value can nat be too strongly impressed
upon the attention of those who have been
exposed 10 faint of improper character,
OF the worthless nostrums OF the day. bnt il
prepared upon scientific principles, by
everywhere. 'o''
Principal office, BMurray st., New York
septS-deOd-wly
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l.. +. Harris.
paNeieinns and Surgeons.

Jno. II. Morton, NJ. d., Physician and Sur
con, ONCE over Firlt National Bank. Resi-
ence corner san Jacinto and Harwood SITS.
alias, Texas, Calls TO the country prom ntIv
ttendad. nctDsi,,'
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TWO farm hands, and small residence,
l suitably SITUATED, Tor u physician, APP
ply at 9. W. Wellborn's Office, febll.2t
A HORSE to feed for his use. Address
IA "Horse," this office. teby.2t
hlVORCES legally and quietly obtained
~ Tor incompatibility, ETC.; reference un-
necessary Fee after decree. Twelve years
experience A. GOODRICH, Attorney ut
Law, ia Doarbon ST., Chicago, III. Jan23-3m.
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NJ ATlONAh HOTEL, Snea1 & witt, pro-
Elevator. iono'
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To the Working Class !

we are now prepared to furnish all classes
with constant employment Mt home, the
whoie or The time or for their spare mo-
ments. Business new, light and nrofitnhIe
Persons of either sex easily earn from SO
cents 70 - per evening, and proportional
sum by devoting their whole time to the
business Boys and girls earn nea Is as
nuch ~ men. That all who see this notice
may send their address and test the busi-
ness we make this unparalleled offer To
such as are not we'll sat fled we will send
one one dollar to pay for the tropbe of writing
run partculars samples worth several dol
lars to commence work on, and n conv ~
Home and Fireside, one of the largest and
pest Illustrated publications., All sent free by
mall. Read Il, II you want amen, profit
Portland, Maine. nr,1gds,n
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Miscellaneous Wants.

W NpN WISH 10 nave a four
4 room cottage built, and wish to contract
for the work. All cash. Address box TOLLS
SPEClAL NOrlCE-lt Is not the desire of
- the writer of this article o work on the
passions or preJudices of the people. lie
Simply desires to convince the public that
no H now in town TO Immediately relieve
from all pain and permanently cure all per-
sons afflicted with RheumatiCs and Neural
gla, scroinla, Salt Rheum, Dyspepsia, FitA,
and Piles In ten days. Ease in fOrty-eight
houri Cancers taken out thout path or
loss OF blood, and perfect satisfaction given
to the people. Chills aud Fevers quickly and
permanently cured without the use OF qul-
nine, All Chronic Dis, cases treated. Exam
NATION tree. lily the seventh SON.
IL A. not supposed that the reader of this ar
ticle Will put implicit confidence in It, but
Gal On address DR.. A. ID. Craig, Mt Clark
HOUSE, corner Lamar and Pacific Depot.
Come out OF doors and lat the sun shine on
you We propose TO make this century N
one. febl6-lw
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ONE DOLLAR.

SP0ONER'S GARDENING GUIDE for 1877
And Spooner's special collection, 30 vari
cites choice slower Seeds, or 25 varIe
any address on receipt OF 81 90; or the guide
FREQ 10 applicants,
dec29-3eow
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personel.

GOnnn-l am authorized, ~ trustee, 10
" ZONJO loan $1,000. Parties wishing
money VIII address tic undersigned stating
fully ihe character Of SeGprlty they orer
j. H. r., Herald oilico. febl II
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WM, MORRIS, nine-year Old orphan, de-
w sires 10 mud his uncle, Nelson Darcy,
In Texas. Any one knowing his whereabouts
address, WIN. Morris. DALLAS, Texas. deC2J
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'I'HE PATTY taking nom The Heralds
l editorial rooms Two volumes # Black
stones commentaries wlll plerse return the
same. dpCl3.tf
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lNO EXCHANGE for Merchandise: 1860
i acres OF Land in Hood County; title
good. win trade part or the whole. Adore 3,
L, o, Box No. s, Wills Point, Texas. ianl2-lw
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DOCKET BOOK-At Adams cigar store, on
L Lamar street, opposite Texas and Pacific
depot, oneSpocket book, The owner can get
the same by calling and proving il and pay
ing for this advert isement febli-2t
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For Sale or Exchange.

hWEhLING HOUSE-An elegant dwell
~ ing house, recently constructed, In tue
town OF In grence, ON the Pacific road, Is
miles east of Dallas, viii be exchanged
for almost any kind of personal property.
The house has five good rooms, is two stories
high, nicely painted without and papered
within; hHs gravel walks, cool fence, and
one OF the finest underground cisterns IN the
state. Address, II, Il. English, Herald Office,
lAnl3-tf
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~->--~~>~>'~s->-r->-,-,-~~
l. EIS--A bunch OF keys. Owner can have
N same by calling on 4. Boy Il, 0OB Elm
notice. tHbl5-2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-15

yt-or D- 2 v Pierce cardiiat, or state senator
t- ,f.4l ouUauprt- published pretended ta' SIS o.. hs
t, 1,Iittnrs hoping thereby GO prejudice TIE urppl'
,..rsf him. Ills election uy 900 oNtrHh.iuilE mt,ny .e
80 'rf.,rtt, So notice would have b.cu taken ~ t.c-e
los yer. 10 mt that some OF h- enemies sud every
u .utsi hI, Dds tli quota OF en- l1rs rFss
4t. OH pnru. anHY~t. numerous an i'-
C-r, d. III lut o,lty aHU % s significant iac tat uo tvo
have been a s17.Tey proving tne dishonesty ,
f follow Ing IS from Iae EuJ4o C.amceiai Octob9r
- Handy dozen years ago De Or Picrccl here
yoIrg ami urEupw. al Ost fraui s-. with no o..
gxc.rt manhood, which, however Included plenty OF
and llleh tuiOIIiahr perseverance. an mh.rH zap
s county. ouly lc has good health auu habits ~i
lie rad an these great natural Advantage ahf thLc
ulrt excellent education. lie IHd studied medicine
and been regularly licensed 90 practice az phyaDln B1t
Dc 49, slu -IuIct, fond Ot IuNC5tgllpA and expert
msut ne discovered. invented imi ortluJ reur,ai
h, SICK suffer-. 20 and ont Ofout anybody 10 teal
tAem could O 90. god he advertised DDS medicines
tel DO. whole profession O every school 20 examine
aud pronounce Judgment upon be formulas H. advertised
ith nrIoi which ln itself lesson a who seek busi
ut.s uy that perfectly legitimate means Ills success hss
been .lWtth ug marvellous, great indeed that N mast
De due ta intrinsic In Tie art ca lac y Us u4u
Hi. unparalleled skill ln Tie usc ~ punter- iuk.
fine present writer once asked distinguished diapenS
ur druL o. explain the srcrc' ~ the almost uuitersa
demand iDl Dr. l1Icca medicines. lie sad they were IN
fa, roLrIu- u G'u c~--Ich compounds every good
Dyscau yUrl prescribe Tor the diseases which thcY were
adyrIt.td 90 course. they cost lras ua any drug
s uol charge for fhe article supplied on physician
prescription. and tcdcs there tno doctors tte atN cd
Moreover buying tlr dru-s u tu-h t.rtmlGd qlanitiS
having perfect apparatus Tor purifying and cOmpoIhdug r
lutUTr he could LOT only get better asuces an he ITO!
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Ao,r, and Gilmcr. The friends Of the GUY ''. =,
,,dad with him in prison 90 make clean oio"'' 49,.
- hoastod that his confession would imP"'"
- Rufbe e,ud not say the word tlry "e' " ,''N
,o,s 90 hear Even whom he was led 70 nv &c -
nc ,ast day on earth and She rtooie 'li o" , 49,
49,, every word ne says-he'll confess W
- IL" ne o,ulI only accuse himso'"
v " ,i,s correspondents OF d" ,"'
so'"' -. tosorbes: Too guards WITH uouh'-
e''''' INNS: 900 sncu and boys gathered 10 see
DS''cou ,,r,yht beams,with ,ros'-nece and Moose
the sno" ..,rn underneath the pine coffin IN the
81. -, nv. the muatto bowling -raceiHly to the
on "a toriiny in quiat voice how lac Ind murdered
,l l,,b!,s without alJ or counsel from any man.
y - county was disappointed. ana in no bumor 90
D an tho game A dozen men began to examine
- man who stood before them. seli-cpnies>-d muir
- r,d, aud anxious ot death. Let Dr. Fox "a S,'
Nv, N, sheriff ANA question aId answer followed fast
~ who got You 60 do it, shouted several no r,c
- and ma old man begged him uo; TO 90 INTO on"
'o'NT,ce Of God with Nc IN his mouth
ha DID this sickeuu- business 20 ou the no'r
hoi,,yed ptr replying VITA Ecrteuys and dignity t.'
- had told tle truth AMI f-' crowd coHuahictnI 'h
- Fcasnc to imrhcatc judge Chisholm Al iSi me
- nvr book arl -lU- D." 70 O. esp vnte Ard iiu>i
" HE body fan HIS brothers and is old ua~ie-
80 hands with i'm. and sine black cap vas di.WH
- rs head. want Co. speak list tu Dg. FOX .r
81 me Doctor bent down to listen ALL tn3t he heard
b S ono mlut. ans Z SHAH stand before cod. tl I
- eliI D. trre.' Then Pc nIugrd hclnpcr Count.
a. Walls for . ylUtIc}tIpn.
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p Q ST S G RIP T.
3:l5 a. m.
Elaine And CONKLING.
BEvIvING ASuTY BETWEEN THE TWO LEApERs-A
PROPOSITION BY THE LATTER 10 NAME Mn
BLAINE CHARM ~ OF A COMMITTEE.

REyIyiNG AMITY BETWEEN TIE TWO LEAphRs-A
PROPOSITION BY THE LATTER TO MAKE hk.
BLAINE CHARM. ~ OF A COMMITTEE.
GENERAL PsEss DIsPArcHl
WAsHINGTON Dec. 14.-lt is an interesting fact
that Mr.. Blaine would have been chairman OF VT.
Conklings Committee on Mexican Affairs, and that.
too by the desire of the latter. II bis Ill health had
not previously determined him to be- absent
from Washington for rest during the holiday
recess The long existing differences between these
gentlemen, encouraged the opinion that Dir.
Blaine would be quite likely to support the Presl-
dents New-York nominations notwithstanding his
hostility to several features Of the policy Of
the Administrations Instead - taking this course,
however he took the very opposite at an opportune
stage of the conflict, and made a strong impression
upon the feelings Of the New-York Senator b. what
the latter considered generous and gallant bearing.
Without any solicitation from any source Or any IN
unlation OF lis intention, he warmly espoused the
cause OF Collector Arthur, and declared that the re-
forms III furtheIance OF which he ostensIbly to
be removed were the recommendations Of the
Collector himself made sem annually for
years past, and regularly pyeon-holed by tho
! Department. The contest being ended, senator
| Conklng expressed TO a brother Senator ms admit
ration Of the conduct Of Senator Blame.
and when the Nice-President came 70 con-
Sder the composition Of the committee 90 be
appointed, under the resolution moved by Mr.
Conkling, on Mexican Relations the latter.
mindful of the usage which would place
him at the head Of the committees, and
mindful also Of the fact that the Name senator had
sounded the first alarm in July last. at Woodstock.
concerning the dangers Of A war with Mexico he
requested Senatorial friend TO invite Mr. Blaine
10 take the place OF chairman. offering himself 90
ask his appointment by the NIccPrsident. The offer
was communicated to the Maine Senator, who re-
criycd II in the spirit Of fru6uess which prompted
it, but obliged 10 decline the invitation IN cDu-
iderason Of the state of his health and his need of
rest. 1t seems De generally considered u view ul
these facts that the twelve years ivud between
these two gentlemen, Is NJ an end.