The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-09-09
Our Texan Correspondence.

is Spirit Of the People, &c, &c.
A laudable desire TO see the youngest sister Of
our confederacy Represented in the columns of the
most liberel Northern journal, prompts this COM
munication. The events which are now transpir-
ing at the capital of the "Lone Star State," can
not fail of exciting attention, they must power
fully Influence the settlement of the great question
now before Congress, and hasten a crisis in the
destiny of our republic.
The banner of resistance TO federal oppression is
even now being unfurled, and who can predict the
results that will ensue, if an army goes forth to
battle under its folds When the call 10 arms
Ahall have gone forth from Texas, and the appeal
for aid be made TO her sister States, who can then
still the tempest with the cry of " Peace, peace,
when there's no PEACE 2" But is there not yet
time TO arrest this calamity We hope So but fear
net. The strongest motives, the most pressing ne
cessty, have hitherto failed 10 unite the South,
and the by enable her 10 enforce the settlement
Of the great quesuoI-equality or submission.
Judging from the experience OF me past, can we
expect that she will now improve the few remain
But TO the facts The 18th inst, in pursuance
of the Governors call, the Legislature of Texas
met in extraordinary session The message was
received ON the l3h-it is short, decided in tone,
presents but one subject, and recommends inme-
diate, decisive, vigorous action. Our Governor
understands the spirit and temper of the people
whom he represents, and is persoRihcatoa of the
best traits of Texan character-hrmncss, inde-
pendence, and decision. So much for the message;
now for the action to be taken on it, There Is
doubtless decided majority IN the House in favor
OF action; bat strong minority of grave old Sc
nators are willing 10 msrepreseHt their constituents
by pursuing a tenporlsiDg policy; that same policy
which has done all the mischief Thus il is In
their power TO clog legislation, and place Texas in
the attitude OF kingdom divided against itself,
while even where over the State entire unanimly
exists among the people, and a firm resolve
I'D fhaIF all
Look at the evidences of this ruth; see the rapid
organization of "mnute men" now going on all
over the State, of patriotic citizen soldiers, who
only await the word OF command, to march in de-
fence of their rights These "temporisers'' want
10 know where money is to be found to pay our
troops Sirs, we are not to be hired; We are the
same Texans who have ever responded to our
country's call in her hour of need.
Then let our ms-re representatives persist in their
course, and III warrant them such reception on
their return, as their craven acts deserve. To de-
feat they will add ignominy. And they will be de-
feated decisive action will doubt be taken, for
there true men enough 20 do il. Still il is NOR
flying TO us for the journals of our Legislature to
show broken front in our ranks, in such a cause.
The subject is yet before the committee, and
several days will elapse before the debates COM
mence. The attendance of members is very full,
few being absent. The city is crowded, and the
weather intensely warm.
Indian depredations becoming stale news;
scarcely day now passes without loss of life or
property, near San Antonio, headquarters of the
papers have freely censured the officers, for srf
fenDg the late outrage at Fredericksburg that Gen.
Brooke has taken offence, and II is reported, in
tends removing TO Austin. Should anything of
interest transpire soon, you may again hear from
TEJAYo.
LIVERPOOL, BRAzoRiA COUNTY, }
TEXAS, August Il, 1850. :
Cotton, Sugar aud DIoldsses,i an Tsras-Interesting
PorticuLrs-A Chance for Northern Merchana
As authentic information is ever acceptable to
the Herald, ! forward you data which have col
lected during my travels through this State. The
crop Of cotton and corr is PROMISING and, as much
new land rs being constantly opened, and new es-
tales geing into OPERATION, as well as others in
creasinR their force and size Of the plantations we
may anticipate annually increasing quantities OF
these staples.
Il is true several are abandoning cottoa for sugar.
which Is surer, and far more profitable crop; out
this does not decrease the production of cotton as
maRy persons, with numbers of hands, are daily
settling here end opening new places. Those per-
sons are generally from the old States, Louisiana
excepted) The people from that State generally
are connected with sugar. They 90 TO Matagordt
county and Brazora county-the latter producing
thret-iouTths of the sugar made in Texas. But I
viii state where the sugar estates are situated;
there are three or four on the Guadaloupe these
ship theirsugGT down that river into Matagorda
or Lsvaca bay. About the same number are on the
ColcTfdo-the sugar made on these estates 6nis
god inland market for home coGsum Jtion. There
are seven or eight on Coney Creek-they pass by
Mategofda with an expensive land carriage, and al
ruinous oort and loss some oi them have much
sugar; yei IN their purgerrs and large quantities OF
mOlasses, the later scarcely averages sufficient to
deffay expenses lromsuch AN out Of the way place
on such shocking bed foads. ] must be understood
not "a mean al Of CoHey Creek as the lower part
IL b~ter situated: but the upper estates together
with Their owners, IRE m a bad fix The next es-
tates afe m Brazoul county, on the Bernard, or
near enough 10 convey their produce tO the river
by February. from whence 10 y taken in vessels of
light draupht to Galveston The minority of the
estates, however, lc near the DraZos, and on Oys-
ter Creek Those planters can ship AT any time
during the season, 10 large schO0aers, brlgs, or
steamers, a. g. command an early market.
Thetr u bire' the entrance OF this river covered
with shallow water; bat am told vessels OF seven
feet pass over with safety during the tine Of year
whtn sugar aud other staples are being shipped.
There " SEINE talk Of a company starting me.
chemical camel, such as are used ON the Neya in
Prursla, und On the Iuder Zee, 70 convey ships
over shoals; and this bar Is but about one humid
red yards long. there b. little doubt Of their an-
swefing good purpose. Those IN Europe will
tale ship Of 600 tons, drawing p feet water,
over lat, bar, ur thuI, where there u not more
than five or SIX feet water az any inc IN few
hours
some sugsr Is made on the Trinity; this is easily
conNsN,d 10 Galveston. some planters sold thrir
cro.s IN the super- huuse last year. and mlny would
no doubt, be hHpuy 10 90 80 this coming ssason. ]
saw cfop sold upHn the following terns;-Sugu,
fair, four cents moll-sfs superior. 90 - per bar
rel ~ - gallon, -yFup, - per barrel. THIS was
barrels included, and INT on board the vessel by
the planter I assure Won, there is great open
Lng Tot Northern merchants 10 come here aud
Speculate, in the falI.
Another profitable business might be carried on
by ,udiug oct vessels with empty barrels 10 pur-
chase nossscF. as barrels are worth 81 ~ 20 AZ
here. aud molasscs might De bought cheap where
YOU find youT own casks. II things are looked AZ
IN proper light there De- % heitsr opening here for
your usdsrs than many would suppose, the
gar 81 Texas ere egus "a quality To the best made
~ Iouisi. ma. The last years crop was about
1870 tons. and moll-sss. with syrup, 10000 gal-
lons. WrmV stfriy estimsie tn coming crop
(Which rrowirrs v'lO, az 1900 tons sugar, al
upwa'ds Of 100000 gtlous Of molts-es
] must eApluin Why The qunatty Of molasses
doca net incrsasc i1 hke ratio with the sugar A
the lands, which arc rather too rich fOr cane be.
cone WON. the canes produce more sugar and
les mosssss; another reason is Of the plant.