The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-21

r. gland, and Germany, are preparing 10 emf.
trate TO Texas. Eastern and Northern Texas
are adapted 10 the cultivation Of corn cotton and
raising of pork; Middle Texas to cotton, sugar.
nee and indigo; and Western Texas to Mexican
Shest and cattle; whilst the Upper Colorado and
San Antonio afford the finest water power tina, the
ahai.cturing interest could desire. Churches
are Deins established in every portion Of the Re-
paonc For the support Of common schools fifty
sn. or near $4,000 acres Of land, have been
sPpIoPiiated by Congress. A majorify of the mer-
csht'ie community in Houston and Galveston are
lo" view ork and the New England States. The
rsIor. o. tae Methodist Conference for the past
year eNh'Vits an increase Of 2 200 members The
baptist church has ne doub, received an eouaI
number vi members. In the CITY of Calves.
ton there are four beautiful churches in Hous-
ton most spacious PRESBYTERIAN Church
and in everytown and village are to be found aonr'
ishing Sunday schools. The government is a. NJ.
sent poor, but everywhere the people are prosper.
Gus suen IS the now OF emigration that nowhere
can corn De bong mt under one dollar bushel Land
Is rapidly rising IN value, and for richness e,se ~
cultivation, and abundance Of return TO the indus
trleus husbandmen, is unrivalled Titles issued
BY the government Of the Republic of Texas are
as valid and free from litigation or doubt as anv
patents from he United States. The friends Of
Texas, aye, Of religious aud constitutional free
dom, need have no fear for either the prosperity,
Permanency, or reputation OF the new Republic.
Ten SLmuel Houston is again at the head of the ma
ton, and apply ing the powers Of his mind to build
up the glory and strength Of that land which has
been the theatre If his fame The totall reforma
tion which his habits have unde reonc in eyery re-
spsct, being both teetotaller in dissipation and
profanity, has greatly increased his capacity to
oeneht the gallant people among whom he holds
the rank OF soldier, statesman, and orator. The
Texans have no dread of collision with Santa
Anna Mexico can never render her again mill
tary province. Her friends need anticipate no
harm Tor hor from France, originating in the diff
Guilty between Mr.. Saligny and the members Of the
late administration. That matter is, no doubt, by
tns time settled Steps were taken some time
since Tor i's arrangement. The national debt Of
Iexas is but tIIfRg, compared TO her vast re-
sources. She is, however, determined 10 create NO
new liabilities Hence the repeal of all her lean
laws, end recall Of loan commissioners She needs
no borrowed capital Her wealth is in the soil,
and the mbined efforts of her planters mechanics.
and merchants will soon render her both rich and
powerful The tariff, which went into ope ration ON
the first Of last February is high upon some arti-
eles bat geaerally quite fair, and 10 eoectsble in
nothing bat gold and silver or exchequer bills OF
these exchsquer bills, only $2O0,O have or will
be authorized to be issued The direct tax is light,
and tue revenue arising from customs and direct
tax Will amount this year to upwards Of $500, 600.
The totsl amount OF the civil list expenses Of the
government will not exceed 500, 900. Economy 10
the strict order Of the day, and practical retrench
met y pursued in every department and btanch
The Cumanche Indians in the west are Jour enc
mics They, however, give but little trouble, be.
ing BY no means formidable but as horse thieves.
Our moot troublesome enemy arc the Indians
centrated upon the frontiers Of Arkansas and Lou
isiana, who daily cross Red River, numbering,
plundering, and stealing, and then retreat imme-
dIately under the protection of the American flag,
and thus shield themselves from punishment This
source OF annoyance, however, we trust, having
every reliance In the justice and humanity Of the
United States, will soon be efectually remedied.