The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-09

M j. De Cordova delivered lecture on Texas her 70
sources SOIL climate productions and attractions for em
grafton In ssuyvesant Institute, last evening Owing 70
ne severe storm there but small attendance
Those present, however, evinced much interest in the
subject
The lecturer commenced by saying that his only apollo.
" for appearing before the audience was the hope tha
his remarks might serve 70 enghten them somewhat on
Abe rare Inducements offered in Texas to Northern cens
immgrate that State ard their future home
The great State Of Texas stretched from 70 degrees 40
70 90 degrees ~ minutes no no dsss AZ minutes
West longitude from Washington; being over soo
miles from its northern extremity ana nearly ovo
miles from eastern western hmts containing az
area Of 237 b04 square miles equal 70 ITO 900 acres
Of land thus posseesing an area equa 70 nVe unes VIC
extent Of the crest State OF New York and three times
TIE size OF the SIX New England States He knew her
well when her streams ran red with the oloo1 o. her
patriots during her struggle lor mucpendenoe h
still chung her when she peacefuy ana wnou. plood
shed bright star in the glorious constellation OF
The great American Union and he could that her
career during the past afforded earnest that his
dream Of one day beholdng her the Empire State in
lerprise and productions might be INDUCED with rea-
.onabe hope Of It's realization. When he contemplated
what the power Of enterprise had wrought IN
our high northern latitude where spring an. and
but that this Archmedan power might be exercised
on the broad and flower bedecked prairies Of his own
Of Texas where nature with bountiful hand had
scattered her choicest blessings Of climate, soil and posi-
ton Still while he entertained doubt Of the great
suits that might reached very distant period still
he would not to impress upon their minds that
IN present condition Texas free from the difficulties
and hardships attendant upon frontier lfe Although
nature had peen very bountfu TO there were many
portions Of the State make which suitable for the hab
taton Of labor and enterprise absolutely neces-
sary But labor would not be thrown away there lands
easily to be acquired by the industrious settler and
when home made could be retained, for by wise
provision Of the constitution no family could be stripped
Tw hundred acres OF land zoos OF
trade and saddle together with necessary house,
hold furniture exempt from execution BY the Law
OF marital rights only the property which the wife
al increase
such property could be identified were exempt from
the debts Of the husband To show what high estima
ton the advantages Of education were held he would
state tenth OF the revenue OF the State WAS
sacrediy dedicated TO educational purposes. This with
the the Legislature Of 1858 OF 900
IN per cent stock Of the United States added TO
grant of lands had added to the educational fund
two millions and half Of acres Of land. He emu
meraied the public and private institutions of learn
ing and the principal churches, showing that in this
particular every religious denomination was well repre-
scented The rate Of taxation was very light only 10
the 500 the State tax and 10 cents the
county tax The personal 81 per To the
hardy and industrious farmer he could safely say that
Texas offered very great induce inducements
perior, he considered, % any state in the Union They
had millions OF acres of as rich land as could be found in
the world, which required but small share OF labor
Besides this they would hnd market at their own door
every article they could raise at reuunerave prices
The coast lands admirably adapted 70 the cul-
tivGi,on of sugar At the first glance it might
appear strange 10 bis hearers that IN the present
thai the dsy was not far distant when the
production Of wheat would be Of lar greater importance
than that OF either sugar OF cotton and IN all moral pro-
liability Of both articles combined az the soil aud climate
the north and northwestern portions Of the state were
peculiarly adapted 70 wheat growing and thai section OF
the country would be sought and populated by the i'm
mense number of immigrants who's means were limited,
and who dependent upon the labor 6 their own
hands and those Of their families These with those who
could afford TO purchase few slaves would make up the
OF the population that destined ere long TO settle
up that large and truly valuable portion OF the state In
June last wheat could have been bought in the neghbor
hood OF Bonham in FRnnn county, at 60c per busnel-a
price lower than could be obtained at in any other portion
OF word yet at this low 6gure, easily the
article produced and prepared for market the far
growing rich by cultivatng H. IL only needed
railroads TO supply the markets OF the Union with the early
June crop and what wanted for home consump
could readily taken 10 the European and West
India markets Met should be sown early in March;
the yield was heavy. Rye, barley and oats wherever
tired, did well. The sweet potato raised with
Little OF labor There was no portion OF the
American continent where Indian corn could be
Rarded pumpkins and the squash, their size
quality would make the hearts Of even the thrifty
wives Of New England rejoice The hill sides were ad-
mirably adapted for the vine, and wine WAS
made from the native grape, which closely resemoled
the Catalonia No country this side OF California could
beat them the production Of turnps carrots parsnps,
beets and other root crops.
Tue speaker here went into description OF fruits and
boves tina. spontaneously IN this favored SOIL sucn
as would given be enough 10 temp, speedy cmigra
Of ali hoYtcultursts and florists Texas was, he
said emphAtcaly grazing country, and would be in
advantages the ret OF the state Tor stock raising
purposes yet be should acknowledge that the region OF
country watered the Colorado river and other ubu
taries prominently adapted 70 this business. Al
lowing highest tor interest and labor, the whole
expense raising ouryear old beef Texas does not
exceed 80 TO- while buishsrs would pay OF
SIC piece sheep raising OF the most profitable
occupations Mat prudent careful sdms. c1u,d
themselves admirably adapted 10 sheep raising In the
rich Mezque prairie lands. however, they should guard
against feeding.
sposk me- Of the cultivation Of cotton he made the
texas the only Southern state whose climate
would admit Of white labor being successfully employed
IN
under deep Of the responsibility he assumed 10
wards his fellow creatures, he asserted that white aocr
could be successfully employed in the upper portion
Texas without any extraordinary risk OF life all that
necessary being thai those engaged in outdoor pursuits
should 20 very carly the morning and continue
unt 10 or IL o'clock then rest I'LL oclock, then labor
Nn shutdown, and In addition be temperate in hcr diet
and sparng m the use Of Tobacco and nSuors
II sugar; for cotton slave or white labor might be
for everything else he considered free labor the
MOST profitable. Having painted In glowing colors the In
ucements for immigration W Texas Mr. G. said that those
who resided the sesboard and might wish 70 go there
would find ample facilities for doing there beng two
resuIar lines 70 Galveston and one 70 PORT Iavaca from
New York and Line from Boston " Galveston, besifes
large number Of transient vessels despatched from Bait
more Philadelphia and New York. The most suitable
points 70 which 70 fcoteps the upper
waters Of the BRACES Colorado Guadalupe Red River,
where the country rolling the water pure, the atmos
pbere saiubrous and invgoraiing The hills anordng
nDe range for cattle, horses, sheep and hogs, with
plenty Of excellent building stone. He advised settlers
no: 70 ta into the common error OF taking 700 much
pd but content them selves with from 90 e 100, leO or
The very most go acres according " their means
Then 70 the class Of persons wanted IN Texas aiter
fuers be would say that teachers, both male and Re
male who competent 10 teach what they protested
would end many openings mechanics who thoroughly
Understood their business would do well To professional
be would say that neither doctors nor lawyers were
wanted there business enough IN the country 70
support them. Let tcans, Office seeker, pTe layers
and young stay al home-there room for
them there To the sportsman Texas Afforded inc neld
for operations while IN the settled portion Of the state
there lack Of game In the unsettled region
Of territory that the real disciple Of Nmrod should look
fw The enjoy fnent OF Geld sports. He dvetw with
ahasasm upon the excitement aud pleasures OF The buffalo
hunt Northwestern TeIas The deer and antelope also
abounded while Wild geese aud ducks and the smaller
bros afforded ne Amusement 70 hoee who delighted in
Che Of the iowling piece.
Az REGARDED works Of nis-nal Improvement IN Texas
they their infancy; but they we're being pushed
5a~Eard with the utmost expedition that the oondi1on oi
ihecountry would permit
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