The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-08-06
TExAs CORRESPONDENCE.

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natives Of that state and residing elsewhere,
asking 'lorty leven'' questions about Texas and
desiring replies 10 them, at the same time, eX
pressing desire if satisfactory answers were
made 10 their inquiries to iiomigrate 10 Ibis land
Of Canaan, land almost literally flowing with
milk and honey. | have thought that another
communication from me, published IN your
valuable paper, would accomplish much more
than could be done in any other way aud would
be satisfactory TO those desiring information
OF the character alluded 10.
Texas is regarded by many as an nnhralthy
country, but my observation and experience
teach me that this is owing in 4 great measure
10 locality and 10 the quality Of the water
made use Of. The location upon hill, or IN
a valley, in the timber, or on the prairie, using
well water, running water, or cistern water,
no doubt contributes very much toward ma
king this or that particular place healthy, or
unhealthy. And the variety Of locations, the
quality Of the waters and the peculiar tastes Of
individuals upon these subjects vary 50 much,
that no general rule can be Iai! down as to the
most healthy situation The water in Austin
County is almost Of every immaginable variety,
but il is admitted by all, believe, that clstern
water is the best and most healthy every where.
The water of wells dug in sandy land IS gener-
ally considered soft or free-stone.
Schools are growing up throughout the country,
under the liberal provisions OF Our school laws.
Many Of the schools are OF high character
Baylor University at Independence, is con-
sdered college ofa high grade, and capable
Of conferrng an education equal 10 any in the
county. Austin College at Huntsville, is also
a good institution, also Soule University, at
Chapel Hill. The first is under the control ol
the Baptist Denomination, the second the
Presbyterian and the last the Melhodist. Bay
Ter, believe, is considered the leading institution
in the State. The Common Schools. how ever,
by which the great mass Of the people are to be
are rapidly gaining strength AMI
the attention Of the people. Texas
is doing great deal for the cause of education:
he newspapers are literally patronized few
families are 50 skin finfpd but that they can
afford to subscribe for one or more newspapers:
and 50, by some, or all Of these means comb-
ned, %e doubt whether as a whole a more in
telligent people can be found than the people
of Texas.
Government lands can be bought for 81 90
per acre, but lands can be purcha ed as cheap
OF individuals as OF the State. The pre-emp-
tion law was repealed by the last legislature
Texas has an Immense quantity Of land yet open
for settlement. Every thing is raised in Texas
that is raised any where else IN the t. S., and
10 enumerate what the different soils are adap-
ted 10 would take too much space.
Mechanics wages are much higher here
than IN Pennsylvania: ] should think, generally,
about twice as much.
Common School Teachers charge from 80
to 90 per month, and can get in almost any
neighborhood, from 90 to 40 pupils at that. I
know Y0un- man, Prnusylranian, who is
teaching about ten miles from this place, who
has very little, Of any thing, beyond a common
School education is an excellent teacher. is
now teaching his third or fourth year at the
same place, and 10 prevent his leaving, is this
year paid $500 salary.
The Northern and Southern parts Of the
State, are, doubtless best for one OF small means
who designs either 10 raise stock or cultivate
the soil. Improved lands partly prairie and
partly timber sell at rates of from $500 to
$4,000 per acre depending upon locality and
quality.
Stock cattle ofaI kinds hear a reasonable
price at all times At public sale a few DAYS
since, a lot of stock cattle sold for $3.50 per
head, When cattle are sold by the lot, thev
consist Of cows, calves, yearlinEs and two year
olds, an equal number OF each. This was con-
sideFed cheap on 8 months credit
The corn crop, this year, is abundant, and
will probably sell for 25 cents pefbushel which
is very low for Texas.
Those who wish for further information, can
better obtain il by subscribing for some one or
more, Of our excellent Texas newspapers, Of
which | will name some that will give them
incidentally, all the Information they require
They are, ''TeXas Baptist" published at Ander-
son ''FeXas Christian Advocate" Galveston:
"liouSt0n Telegraph Houston; "GalveSton
News" Galveston; ''Staie Gazette" E,lntrll- /
gcnccr," and Sentinel" published al Austin:
Brennan Enquirer Brenham; ''Dallas Her
aid, Dallas; and many Others. The religious
press is, perhaps, the best for those residing be-
yond the State, as it is constantly receiving |
communications from various parts of the State
on the subject OF religious revivalS, &c. and in
cldentally OF the state of the country. crops. I
schools aud school teachers, prices Of produce |
&c, and Tor this purpose, would particularly !
recommend the ''Fexas Baptist" published at |
Anderson, Grimes County, Texas, at s. 80 per |
annum IN advance. | would also particularly |
recommend TO those desirous Of general inior- |
nation about Texas, to send 10 Richardson * Co. !
NaireSton, Texas, for a copy Of their Texas Al |
manac, for 1857, 1853, < 1888, price, with |
out map, % cents, with map 30, cents, besides |
postage.
a Pennsy lvania gentleman who wrote 10 me
some time since, sent me at the time he wrote |
some sweet potatoe and squash seed distrib-
lted the seeds among several individuals and 50 |
far as have heard from them, they have done
very well. gave some 10 the landlord with
whom board, and few days since we had
some Of the squash for dinner, and il was excel |
lent; the landlady said j; was The best sh.. hnl