Dallas, the name of five counties in the United States. L A S. "W. county of Alabama, intersected by Alabama river, which is joined within the county by the navigable river Ca-hawba and several smaller streams; area, about 890 sq. m.; pop.. in 1870, 40,705, of whom 32,152 were colored. It has an uneven surface and a highly productive soil, skilfully and extensively cultivated. The surface rock is rotten limestone. Good water was formerly scarce in many parts of the county, but the deficiency has been supplied by a number of artesian wells, from 200 to 900 ft. in depth. The Selma and Gulf, the Selma, Rome, and Dalton, and the Alabama Central railroads cross it. The chief productions in 1870 were 436,701 bushels of Indian corn, 18,101 of oats, 35,968 of sweet potatoes, 63,122 lbs. of butter, and 24,819 bales of cotton. There were 1,339 horses, 3,406 mules and asses, 2,784 milch cows, 4,511 other cattle, and 7,791 swine; 5 flour mills, 2 saw mills, 1 manufactory of saddlery and harness, 1 of tin, copper, and sheet-iron ware, 1 of gas, and 2 of iron castings Capital, Cahawba. II. A N. E. county of Texas, drained by the forks of Trinity river; area, 900 sq. m.; pop. in 1870, 13,314, of whom 2,109 were colored. Most of the land is fertile, well watered, and plentifully supplied with timber.

The chief productions in 1870 were 60,762 bushels of wheat, 557,508 of Indian corn, 104,892 of oats, 25,541 of sweet potatoes, 86,795 lbs. of butter, and 3,834 bales of cotton. There were 12,459 horses, 8,452 milch cows, 22,953 other cattle, 6,057 sheep, and 16,659 swine; 2 saw mills, 1 manufactory of agricultural implements, 1 of tin, copper, and sheet-iron ware, and several flour mills. Capital, Dallas. III. A S. central county of Arkansas, bounded E. by Saline river; area, about 700 sq. m.; pop. in 1870, 5,707, of whom 1,751 were colored. A portion of this county has recently been added to Clarke county. The soil is generally productive, and the surface level or moderately uneven. The chief pro Auctions in 1870 were 124,449 bushels of Indian corn, 14,575 of sweet potatoes, 30,188 lbs. of butter, and 2,505 bales of cotton. There were 839 horses, 1,772 milch cows, 3,116 other cattle, and 11,837 swine. Capital, Princeton. IV. A central county of Iowa, traversed by Raccoon river and Beaver creek; area, 576 sq. m.; pop. in 1870, 12,019. The soil is good. Coal is found. The Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific, and the Des Moines Valley railroads cross it.

The chief productions in 1870 were 240,004 bushels of wheat, 939,609 of Indian corn, 91,884 of oats, 38,012 of potatoes, 16,724 tons of hay, 201,368 lbs. of butter, and 32,196 of wool. There were 4,139 horses, 3,323 milch cows, 4,887 other cattle, 8,778 sheep, and 10,370 swine; 5 saw mills, 2 flour mills, and 2 manufactories of carriages and wagons. Capital, A dell. V. A S. central county of Missouri, intersected by the Niangua river, an affluent of the Osage, and drained by several small streams; area, 576 sq. m.; pop. in 1870, 8,383, of whom 89 were colored. Water power is abundant and valuable. Most of the surface is occupied by prairies and forests. The soil is good, but better adapted to grazing than to the cultivation of grain. The chief productions in 1870 were 57,659 bushels of wheat, 290,388 of Indian corn, 79,698 of oats, 14,810 of potatoes, 66,894 lbs. of butter, and 19,554 of wool. There were 3,202 horses, 2,167 milch cows, 4,165 other cattle, 9,668 sheep, and 10,617 swine. Capital, Buffalo.