New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-09-25

GneneaL I1quisitiUe train of IH0ught-I -Interrup-
tion--Kendal in the Corn Fteid-Ihe Unweic0ne
ptsitOT-Frtsh AzTttat Of Guest5-InUltatI0n to
plsu The Steep Rancho, etc.
CoMAL COUNTY, Texas, Aug. ), 1858.
Here am among the mountains, and under the
root Of the distinguished wooLgrower, Geo. W. Ken
dali have just arrived, and am seated in the paror
awaiting the appearance of Mrs. K. Around me is
every indication Of wealth and refinement. A mag
niicent looking piano, a guitar richly bound books
and luxurious pieces Of furniture, all tasteulIy
ranged have created within desire to behold the
presiding mistress Of the household; that she pos.
sesses refined taste know, but is she beautiful or
plain, tall orhere my nquisitive train of thought is
interrupted by the entrance Of servant who informs
me that master is in the corn field and will not
be up for time, but that if my business is urgent
he will be sent for.
" Oh, no, . reply, " walk will do me good, so l
will 60 to him and thus determined, I set forth.
After considerable exertion in climbing fences tumb
ling and peerng through corn-stalks, l espy
three men in remote part of the Iapproach-
two Of them are dressed 10 mode the third has
souched hat short blouse and cow hide boots, the
legs of which cover and almost hide his pantaoons
from sight. His attitude expression, and general ap-
pearance is exceedingly comic. He is talking stop
to listen" yes, gentlemen, the price of liberty is
eternal vigilance To succeed well in any pursuit,
constant attention and nersevering industry are ne
cessary In corn growing, not only is deep plowing
required but careful selection OF seed careful plant
| ing and good nursing thereafter. There are many
who break up their land careessy, then plant, and,
without bestowing any more attention their crop,
trust to Providence for a good yield"
"Now believe in Providence, but DO not believe
in trusting to it alone General Stark used to say,
Boys trust in Providence, but keep your powder
! dryt In like manner saw trust in Providence but
| plOw and hoe your corn" A general laugh ensued.
advance and enquire for Mr. Kendall. The risibil-
ity respectfully vanishes from the features Of the
party and the individual in the sloucbed hat blouse
etc, salutes me with gentlemanlv bow. and steps
! forward. :" Is this Mr. Kendall?" It is" I pre-
sent INV letter of introduction. Mr. X opens and
reads it, and as be folds the sheet satisfied express
sion mounts his face and he stretches forth his hand
gives me a cordial grin and expresses himself in
words of generous welcome An introduction to the
two gentlemen prc. ent follows. One is from New
HAMPSHIRE, the other from Ohio-botb are looking
for lands and intend TO engage in the stock raising
business. After few minntes conversation we pr9-
ceed to the house where am made acquainted with
Mrs. k. and the rest Of the family
Tho regidarca of Mr. Il 10 yit,,afe5 ,o,t for ,iIa
| Of Now Prlnnfptg eff,,rfTg fin yinV
Of undpIatipr nraires hills Ana valleys # il com
narotvoIv snadions Int i,5rin,, fror, What saw
If tha bose and ,,nssts SboHd So, s,r rr,
baing loroa anongb IN accommodate tba cropyds of
yisitors Ivbirt ora contiro1l,, orr,in,, ram tro
Nam Sonth F.st ard wost n o,,y otho, r,on
this constant visitation would certafn11 he nnbparo.
MI MI + Kendall il seems 10 n sonrco II nlaas
rra Hesavs that AMONG the bnndrgds who have yis
itad lin there l. on1 one that 1i ot raceiya baart1
welcome That visitor made his aprearance unde,
t, f,lIo,,i,, oiro,,,sto,oos. Mr. Il wac o,tartin
inr Al Fnrisb Gentleman ! nonba1y of tba Dnka !
Rntland This gertIan,an ,,as a,,,,sd in tho wool
growing business ana had = arge number Of sheer
in Australia He had heard of Mr. KendaII's suna
rior breads and had coma 5rart from, Nan, yorl #
t az them.
tn show what Texas conId nro5nce Mr.. X bo,
taken considerable Mains IL saenra tie best mutton
beef vegetables etc that the country afforded with
,,,iaf s,,n,nt,,s ,7irror b. o,,