We noticed several weeks ago, that Messrs. William Bradfield & Co. had established a direct stage from Marshall to Dallas.  This is a convenience that has long been required, and our only surprise is, that it was not inaugurated years ago.  At present the trip is made through in four days.  After the first of May, this line will carry the mail, and will make the trip in three days, and without any night travel.  The distances traveled are as follows:   From Marshall to Tyler, 65 miles; from Tyler to Canton, 40 miles; from Canton to Prairieville, 16 miles; from Prairieville to Kaufman, 16 miles; from Kaufman to Dallas 36 miles.  When we get our railroad completed, the entire distance can be traversed in eight hours.

DALLAS HERALD
October 2, 1869

Southern Pacific Railroad U. S. Mail and Passenger Stage Line.  From Marshall to Dallas By way of Earpville, Starrville, Tyler, Garden Valley, Canton, Prairieville, Kaufman, and Scyene, to Dallas.  Passengers rest all night at Tyler and Prairieville.