Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-03
San Antonlo.


~ Is taken from the Austin lnleliigeneef;
San Antonio, as far as the surrounding
scenery is concerned, Is One of the most love'y
cities upon which the human eye ever rested
The river upon which Il IS 'lna'ei
and which winds through II IKE a
serpent, bursts ont from bold und cool springs
n few miles above. and isus ele,r rs crystal
BY means Of long diiches, cut by The Mexican
population, previous 10 American colonization
and pcrmealing the adjacent lands the whole
valley reioices in the advantages Oi irrigation
This during seasons Of drought, when other
localities are parched up By the heat OF the
summer sun, gives freshness e. vegetation,
refreshing to the eye, and gratifying IN the
highest degree to the hopes Of the landed pro-
pretors Evergreen live oaks, "like
fringe upon pcIticoat," skirt the lNnks OF
this Glowing Avon," and afforded de-
lightlul shade TO the dusty traveller, and O
most charming prospect TO the ndmirer ol na'
ture. To keep the San Antonio river company,
the San Pedro leaps forth from the adjoining
hills, and runs "check by iowl" with the Tor
mer but through the Western and Mexican
paris oi the city, until both minglc their wa
ter in one clear limped stream Of wnier aud
roll on 10 lose their identity in the tidal waves
of the Gulf Of Mexico. Bur were | 10 r'n'
tinuc this sksrr., should UcsHHss TOO much
upon yonr columns, mad anvO no space "r
other matters NJ ruup, interest
Very much 10 ms surprise dur.n, 2"cm'
weeks soouruu1 m san Antonio the place
was as peaceful and vel regulated os 'h'.
most orderly city IN 'hr Union. There "n'
no more necessity Tor vigilance r5wnuloe,
than Tor patent warming slo"cs IN th' W'IN!"i
Beezcbub's duminions. The population mog'
ed on, like successive waves, pursuing the
even tenor OF its course" apparently intent
only upon the cares OF business. In fact
there is perpetual hustle and animation IN.
the streets of San Antonio, which indicate Il
vast amount of trade. "From early mora i'Ii
dewcy eve" the Main Plaza is literally crowd.
ed with various descriptions Of wagons, some
bringing in the produce OF the surrounding
country; Others waiting for merchandise TO
FL Paso, and 10 different points in Mexico
The FL Paso trains consist of from fifteen to
twenty large covered wagons drawn by sleek
mules, and owned By one man.
The society of San Antonio, though CON.
posed OF mixed elements, is pleasant, agree
able and hospilable, The higher grades OF
Mexican and German families, in social inter-
course, minge freely with the same class of
American population. attended several pr
lies given ia Mexican houses, where the lem
nine charms of the different races shone forth
in lively and charming contrast. 10 make
distinction however, in the delicate matter Of
female loveliness would be occupying danger
Gus ground for one who has been recently
charged with matrimonial aspirations. !
shall expose myself to no such peril; will
venture near no hornets nest, visible 10 the
naked eye. Suffice to say there are many
daughters of Eve in San Antonio, who in the
language of DR.. S. are "as graceful! asa heecy
summer cloud, and pretty as dream full Of
romance"