Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-04-30

HeUsroS, March 30, 1889


The mere see Of Texas, the more impressed am
with tn opinion Of its becoming, at very distant
period, the richest and most productive country ON
the face ofthe ODE Wealthy and enterprisinE set
tiers are ROW arriving weekly, for the purpose Of
having their lana located, and all preparations made
previous to the removal Of their families from the
United States. Emigrants, LEI" opulent, but Of an
equally enterprzing character are arriving by hum
dreds at time-and perhaps no country in tho
world holds out greater Undue ements TO those who
are disposed to forego for time, the luxuries and
some OF the comforts to be found old establish
ed country, than Texas does Her soil is of the rich
est description, her sky clear and sioudess her cli
mate bland, and a. far as have experienced heal
thy; her scenery is the most beautiful IMAGINABLE
her inhabitants especially in Houston are rather too
much addicted to tipping and gambling but more
respectable, more industrious, and conse quentIy n
OF this country and We may therefore, expect to see
these vices, not completely crushed at least par
tally cried down by public opinion.
Temperance meetings have been lately cesvened
here, and in part Of the world are temperance
societies more imperatvely the good thew
would effect, might be for time almost impc re
bIe but the knowledge that such for the dis
enlargement OF vice, existed, would tend To raise
the character Of the inhabitants cher in the estna
ton OF the people Of the United States than IL has
been at any former period; besides the influence Of
example, acting slowly but surely, mat by degrees
elect sanatorv change, both in the habits and the
morals Of the more degraded class Of our community
but enough Of this subject for the present. Wages
per diem; tradesmen allude to more partic uIarly
Carpenters receive from So to S7-these last may
generally obtain constant employ ment. Board and
lodging may be had for from 50 TO git per week.
the minimum and maximum charges-the information
10 scanty, bat IL is all l can afford At present.
know not my dear sir, whether you have aban--
doned the idea Of trying another trip to Texas-bat
to give you nay candid opinion, think You would
do well in this country. The inhabitants, taken in
the general mass you will perceive by my foregoing
remarks, are not such as a respectable man should
wish to associate Without there are many bright
exceptions; there are, in Texas, many whose char
acter for probity, honor and all the attributes Of the
gentleman, taken in the most unlimited sense of the
term, will bear comparison with that of any other
class Of indi viduas Of any nation With the climate
and scenery / know you would be delighted; be-
sides, should you arrive here previous 10 the eSpra-
tion Of the present year. you would be entitled to
your pick Of 800 Of the best rnment unap-
propriated land; tins, although il might be Of no inn
mediate advantage, must ultimately become vau-
able.
Fatal DUEL.--It is our painful duty to state.
olna line, between J. Seawsll Jones' ESQ, Of N. c.
and II. Wright Wilson, Esq, OF New York in
which the latter shot through the body and died
on the spot The ball Of Mr.. Wilson grazed tn
temple OF Mr.. Jones.
We have reason to know OF the high appreciation
in which the character and worth of the decesseda
were held by him by whose hand he has fallen and
the bitter regret which he feels that such step was
deemed indispensable. When will men learn that
u is more noble to forgive than avenge an injury and
that years Of regret will not wear away the guilt of
him who sheddeth the blood Of his fellow7-Norfoik