Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1837-09-09
INTERESTING LE,rvrR-rcvAa

INTERESTING LErrER-TExAs.
The Rev. Willie. w. Hon . ,,,;,. # ,s;.
place, arrived here from Texaa f.v AN. .;ncc.
aud at our solicitation addressed 10 n. ~. cyilov:
ing interesting letter, upoii tho cosdisian and
prospects Of that infant Republic. Mr. H.n I.
Chaplain to the Congress Of Tens H. ..--.
ton to the government and his kuowlellAe e In
country en,tle his opinions T. due csaa;aesa-
ton
pA.r, a<yeA~s. u, iss7.
Ii NAV not b uninterestin9 % u,aav
Of your readers, to something askAeakt, il tho
columns Of your paper, in relation 10 your sister
Republic, which has been recently engaged in
throwing of the base shackcs Of Mexican despo-
tissn.
The country is bounded on the North by Red
River or Arkansas; the Fast BY Sabiae River
or Louisiana; tho South by the Gulf a Mex.
leo; and On the West by the Rio del Noete q
Mexico.
Texas is included between the Goth and ed de-
gree Of North latitude; and between tho 10th and
18th degree Of West longitude from tho city Of
Washington; and is reported by tho committee On
Foreign Relations, to contain . national domain
Of four hundred thousand square miles. lf that
estimate be correct, there will be n suficicncy Of
territory, to constitute ten States, each of which
will be equal in size to that Of Kentucky.
! The soil is capable Of producing tho vegetables
which grow in your own gardens, in rich cxubc-
rance. Both potatoes, especially the sweet, tur-
nips, beans, melons, cucumbcrs, sc. produced
lnxuriantly. Figs aud peaches grow fincly-ap-
pies and wheat have not been sufficiently tried
as yet.
! Cotton and Sugar will be the staples Of tho
country, and will constitute its future sources q
wealth.
In political relations, VIC arc more favoeaby
situated than formerly. The chief.odiccrs Of gov
crnmcnt arc becoming more decidedly mon of
talents, and integrity Of character combinod--
The Indians do not trouble Mexico ID cur
chief enemy. But have no fear q smother
invasion for tinlo 10 come; because their
own civil wars keep them Mt home; and there is
but a little prospect that these comnotions Will
speedily terminate. Every day, VIC receive addi-
tional strength bv emigration, which is crowding
in by land and sea; and If they delay for two OF
three years only, We shall 10 ablo to rcpel any
end Of that time, such a force should b seat, it
will afford the desired prctext, and We will with
10000 troops carry the war 70 tho very walls q
{ the city Of Mexico, and demand peace on our own
4 terms! For on such contingency, tho President
10 authorised 70 raise such an expcdition.
The civil condiaioa of IL eommnnisy = now
: rapidly improving. Csdats have been organized,
II all the officers Of tho law aPpoinsed as in Kea.
lucky, such as joseisss sheris, eeessahsss, &c.
V The crops are Furnishing beyond al precedence
e Farms are improving and opening in al d;rec.
= tions. Villages springing up in all parfs a
!; the country. Mechanical labor Of every descrip.
I. tion is much in demand; especially about those
e growing towns. Carpenters, Plastercrs, Pain.
10 tiers, BIacksmiths, Waggon-makers, &c. arc very
N much needed. Those who are thcro, get from
e three to six dollars by the day, or from $50 "a
= $50 by tho month and find themselves, which
,s may be done for, from four, to seven dollars pc,
;, week.
st To men, and especially young men Of persc
w. rering industry, no country Presents q moro in
ID viting field, or more speedy prospect Of sccumu
20 lating handsome independence: But would
have it plainly ukdcrstood that there arc dilcu
No ties in the way, such q hot cum, inferior &C
n Communications, occasional disappointments end
n hardships, and sharpers too arc sometimes to b
n dealt with. A man to do well, must wosk hart
J. and keep his eyes open, and speedy wealth i
!. certain.
.. The moral character Of society 10 daily advanc
,d ing. The present emigration is from the Uaite<
States, and is composed, 70 . considerable exten
n Of men Of intelligence, Of high moral chasactes
=, and Of unblemished reputation in their nativ,
- land; and the influence which they exercise, "a
No gether with the restraint Of wholesome laws, op
10 crate powerfully in the prevention Of Irregular
ties Of conduct, and in tho suppression of inldcl
ity Of principles; besides promoting to great ez
tent the cause Of general morality and goo
.,c living.
' For the above statements hold myself res
n ponsiblc, and remain with great esteem,
Yours, &c.
W. w. HALL.