The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-07
Sketches TeJaS.

VISIT TO THE GREAT MEN OF TExAs-IMpRovEMEvr
IN CATTLE AND AoRIcULrURg-rowNs AND CITIES
OF TEXAS.
In my last, mentioned that intended visiting
the city of Houston and, as practical farmer, I
do not intend giving you a mere description Of
towns and steeples, hotels and churches. de-
feued my trip until next morning, when left Gal
weston on board the steamer Reliance.
The first thing that struck my attention on leav-
Ing Galveston, was Pelican Island--a complete
barren, celebrated only being the resort of few
jolly dogs from Galveston on trip. Of pleasure, in
the spring OF the year, TO gather Pellcans eggs, a
large number Of these birds resorng to this island
for the purpose of depositng Them We pro-
gressed very pleasantly, crossing Redfish Bar in
feet o inch water, and Clap2er's Bar with feet
water. Immediately after crossing this bar, we
same TO the projected town of Westinghouse
beautiful town-site il is. At present, however, 1t
ieshe residence Of Col James Morgan, "A fine, hos
piable widower, celebrated for his cordial atten
ton TO the ladies, who's. residence situated as
fine a Farm as heart could wish. the old gentleman
taking great interest ia agricultural pursuits. Col.
Morgan, 1t is said, mas done more towards the im-
plovement OF the breed oi horses and black cattle,
than any other individual IN thus section of Texas
lie has a large stock Of both these animals. Alter
passing an agreeable day with this agreeable old
gentleman, we visited Crescent Place, the resi-
oence OF sidney Shefman, OF san Jscloto noto-
ri.ty and the last Mnlor-Generai az the late repub-
lie, by whom we were received with due New
England no, pltality. He accompanied me to the
residence OF DR.. Ashbel Smith; bd, he being absent
from home, We Only ie.'dinrd long enough 10 IN
spect part OF his stock OF cattle, which ~ very
superior, having been much i'm proved by hayins
oe'p crossed by the Durham In s"daey Shrr-
mum possrtsion, We saw grandson OF uie cele-
oIn'eu Long Island Eclipse, which horse NJ ''es'a
not !" nave I.rt any OF the fine points OF his illus
trious ere. We were accompanied by Gen Sher-
man, ~ his yawl, TO Lynchburg, which IL situated
81 the junction OF the san Jacinro River and Buffalo
bayou A mere are mere three saw-mille and n NAV
be- considered as the depot If the shinple busness
large amounts OF fine cypress shingles being
brought to THIS point from the upper Sau Jacinto.
which are transhiped % Galy.-ton and Hous,on
Here we procured horses, sad visited the haftle-
gtound OF San JAG nto, which has lately been our
cnaeso Tor sugar plantation. by the Hon. Isaac
W brashur, the Senator from Harris county We
enjoyed ihis trip, "a We were IN comp,ny with
several pafticipators that glorious field winch
gave independence 10 the late Republic OF Tern.
~ night We returned To Jypchburg we put no N
.ns only hotsl ia ne place. kert by " Aunt Mugl-
ret "a woman Of as black an exterior as ever
saw: However, must do her the Justice TO a,y
che keel,s an admirable house of public ent-r,,in
ment Inc next morning We crossed the ferry,
hhd hiter passing an hour with David O. Burnsft
the bret Provisional President, and sf,,rwlrd,
Nic,.Pfesident OF Texas. We proceeded 10 The
S.n Jacinio, and 60, Ia,o what - known as the
hne Seuemeni, from the number OF persons
did not mus single house in this naighborhood,
but visited every farm. "a We had promised our
ffieno. SiHpor u, of Cuba. 10 examine this dis
tnct OF country with regard % it, cspibty for the
production of sugar We regret 20 sty that in mis-
branch of agricultural industry but lrttle attention
has been paid but ffoai the specimen of the small
patches ~ The sugar cane which W. saw we are
fully satisfied that TINS portion ut Tcxss is admir-
ably calculated for sugar culture The ,nhabtt ,ntz
OF this portion of Texas devote their tmr and
energies to the business ct STOCK raising After
ma mo IA lima ~ 4
"Psnn's, and on the morning after bidding sdieu
TO the Whites and Slngletons. VINO had paid US so
much attention the preceding day. we returned
Gown NE san Jaclnto to Lynchburg We must
not ioiget TO mention that AZ PENIS we fouad a
hne school. which had been established through
inc persevcrinR industry ~ Mr. Penn
Inc lands on the San Jacnio heavily tim
beitd: aud, from the examination have been able
to make, am satisfied th-t not rp,ny years will
roll round before ~e will see in this n-ighborhood
innumershle sugar plaJatiOos sOrnging up in this
secnon ct the country, as me lands are, uuIues-
tsnsbly, admirably calculated for the culture of
the sugar cane u possessing the combined adyan-
tsscs Of rich soh easily w-rked, plenty of timber.
end proximity 70 navigation Being thrown ia
company with Messrs. Lock wood and Donpellv--
old and experienced raitsmen-we were informed
that during nine months IN the wear. with the ex-
pepiiure at y few thousand dollars, th- San ia
cinto river could be successfully naviqated az far
w az me Forks Az L,nchburv we took the
steamer Bilow. and proceeded 10 Buffalo Bayou
Attne mouth OF Hunting Bayou. where stopped to
examine Speer's null admirably cond Icted
sawrniil, doing a profitable business-we were hos
p'fsby received by him and his lady. fsruIshed
WIN horses. and examined the couptrv in hs
neighbofhood. The lands the Buffilo BAYOU
are not SO well cslculated for the cultivation OF SUI
gar az thosc ~ the San Jacinto, although when
"tow.penned" they produce veil The inhsbi-
tsnis On the banks Of Buffalo Bayou make hand
some living by supply ing the steamers with wond
and raising cattle. From this pstnt we proceeded
no Buffalo Bayou until csric to H.rrisbnrg.
" hich was formerly the seat vi government VI
Teas. but was burned by the Mexicans 10 1896.
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