The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-01
GALVESTON.
Corr espopdence of the Herald.

favorable results for Galveston, which will
in large measure settle ths future prosper
ity of the city. Even now feeling Of buoy
ance and that elasticity of spirit that be-
tokens better times Just ahead is observable
in the hard-woking laOorer as we'll the mer-
chant, prince and property holder.--The
recent combination ard changes in railroad
matters, as predicted sfew days since in my
correspondence, has sdfened the backs of
those hitherto weak in the spinal column,
and hushed the voice Of the most persistent
croaker. The Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
have leased from the international y Great
Northern that position of their road from
Arcola to Houston, and will commence rum
ming regular passenger and freight trains, be-
tween this city and Houston
on Monday next. All passenger
trains will have sleeping car at
tached and passengers for st. Louis or points
north can 60 through to st. Louis without
change, as heretofore at Houston. This COM
binajion will virtually make Galveston the
southern terminus of the International u
Great Northern railroad and take from the
Galveston, Houston & Henderson their prin'
cipsl feeder and force it to make combina-
ton with the Houston j. Texas Central, or
70 to the wall, be sold out and thus fall into
the hands of the Central, which will, by this
combination of the International Il Great
Northern and the Gulf, Colorado Il Santa
Fe, compel the Houston & Texas Central
to secure an outlet to Galveston. From the
hest information obtainablc, lease of the
Galveston, Houston Il Harrisburg road ha:
already bean secured by the Houston & Texas
Central, and that the road will be put in first.
class condition. Fifteen miles of steel rail
has been purchased and is on the way, and
tue running time between this city and Hous'
ton will be reduced to two hours. The OFF,
cials of this road are, however,as close as oys-
tiers, and reporter, be he ever SO persistent,
car get no information as to
contemplated changes from them.
The combination between the Gulf, Colorado
& Santa Fe with the International & Great
Northern, has caused a change in the man
agement of the former, Col. q. ii. Dor
rance, resigning as general superintendent
and Mr.. G. G. Allen, as secretary. AT a
meeting of the board Of directors yesterday,
the office of general superintendent was
abolished and MIR. John Sealey elected gener"
al manager and Mr.. F. P. Killeen secre,
tary, who was appointed assistant general
manag r. Capt. o. G. Murray, was appoint
ed general passenger and freight agent, and
j. Fl. Crowley, master OF transportation.
These new appointments haye filled relative
positions on the Galveston, Houston Il Har-
risbure railroad, for years, and will enter
upon the discharge of their duties on August
lst. With the Morgan and Mallory line Of
steamers running between this city
and New York, and line in contemplation
between this port and Europe. the future
has cheerful forecaste for Galveston, and
its people have good cause for feeling hope
full. improvements are in contemplation on
the beach which will make this city one of the
most attractive summer resorts in the south.
A Joint stock company, in which the Calves
ton city street railway is largely interested, is
now being organized, with plenty of capital
to build grand pavilion, with necessary
auxiliary attachments in the way of refresh
ment buildings, walks, lawns, and elaborate
bathing facilities. Music is 10 be regularly
EMPLOYED and the charges to be moderate.
No effJrt will be spared to popufarize the
resort This is move in the right direction,
and will supply want long felt
Eleven parties were arrsigued before the re-
corder Yesterday morning for non-compli-
ance with the ordinance relating to the ex-
termination of pigsors Two of the Offend
ers were discharged and the rest had their
cases continued uutil to-day. The ordinance
not only requires destruction Of the birds but
the tearing down of les, and lit will be rigid
" enforced. -Cot.on receipts yesterday
were l05 bales; exports ll3; the sales footed
up PSI, while the stock on hand to date is
2,O0l. William Rockford, the shower of
the queer was arraigned before United States
Commissioner Spar and bound over in the
sum of 5000 for his appearance before the
United States criminal court. In default of
bond be was sent to jail.--The Santa Fe
road will run trains to Brenham and back,
daily, on ard after the Sd o: Augu:t The
historical society have in active rehearsal
new play which they will niict on q long
suffering public in short lime Colonel
John y. Rogers is hiring the convicts Of the
county, convicted of petty offences, now con-
fined in Jail, for his plantation. This ia an
other form of servitude which is humliating
to honest labor. Why does not the county
find employment for these criminals on her
county roads aad other works instead of br-
ing them to men for a song-to be placed in
competition with worthy laborers I'D. NJ.
Wilson, of Bee county, arrived Wednesday
morning with 22l head of improved Spanish
Merino sheep from Iowa, and few Uos-
void and Sothdowns, which he will distribute
among the herds of Bee and Nueces coun-
ties. He also had two large, fine Kentucky
lacks, with which he intends to improve the
breed of the long .eared quadruped known
az the mule.--The tariff demanded by the
present ice company for CONCEALED waier has
resulted in the organization of o new ice
COMPANY, which embraces Captain, 7. n.
SAWYER. Judge Z. G. Mann, Colonel William
n Sinclair. j. G. Goldthwaite Charles Dali
ian j. S. Wallis, M. Marx,
] G. Ogle and Louis Schneider The NOM
mutton Of on. Seth Shepard, which was fore
gone conclusion, has aroused no enthusiasm
here. His defeats predicted BY shrewd men,
and Jones' election by a larger maj rity than
It was two years ago. Shepard is not pop.
ular candidate in this city in Consequence of
tho action of his delegates in the Brennan
convention two years ago, 10 causing the de-
feat of Hancock, Galveston's candidate. This
Is remembered against him, and will cause
him to lose large number Of votes. The
delegates returned to-nigbt.-R. L Carey,
late Of the reportorial staff of the News and
wife took their departure for New Orleans on
Yesterdays steamer.-Vice.Pr lent H..
r. Andrews, of tie Sunset route accompanied
bv Miss Bette Brown, arrived from the AL
amo CITY last night. Q. Krug, B. 9.
Mason and g. S. Mitchell, Dallas; B. w.
Dake, Fort Worth; B. r. Shanks, Sherman;
and Hon. John P, White, presiding Judge
court Of appeals, are stopping at the Ire"
mont.-Quiet reigns in police circles
Weather delightful.