The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-02-07
In THE LONE STAR STATE.
ETIDENCES or TURIFT AND PROS
PERITY AMONG TEXANS.
Igruc IufaV Of Tusmirrnticn-Ths Public
Lands of the state aiaiycsi on and Gnlyes-
ton iInrOors-Rco rutta far n Mexican War.

Iaruc Infux Of Tusmirraticn-rhs Public
Lands of the state galveston and GnIycs-
ton iIarOors- cruita far n Mexican War.
AUsTiN, Jan. 31.-A weeks observation
In the chief cities enables me TO form pretty
correct judgment Of the condition Of affairs In
toe Lone star state. In Galveston found lndi.
cations ~ rapid growth, with thrift aud pros
peritv, and little evidence ~ disastrous re-
suits from the tidal wave which burst upon the
Gulf coast last fall. found a large feet OF YES
sells, drawing such depth OF water as prevented
them from crossing the bar, lying outside re-
ceivlng their cargocs Of cotton from lig tiers
which are constantly steaming to and from
the city, while at the piers OF the city were
moored large number OF other vessels loading
with material for the looms OF the North and
England. The proportion OF ships 1yng the
Stars md Stripes was notlcoably small Most
OF tho vessels were Norwegian, but many were
English. with number halling from the Pro-
virces. The low depth Of water upOn the bar ut
the entrance to galveston har5or ~ a great
drawback to the shipping Interest Of the city, IA
well as serious exaense to hcavy-draiighL
vessels which come to tho port to get frtiunts
fr Hos crn and E,uniean ports. This expense
must lie paid ultimately Nv the cargoes. which
means MAJ ~ must comc nut OF the producers.
The planters OF the interior ~ well ~ tho nier-
chants Of the city anxious that CONGRESS
81 luld speed div respond to the efforts Of the
Tex Representatives to secure an aupropria-
tlon for the iuprnv enlent of the harbor
TIE influx Of Immigration INTO the southern
p~rt Of the state ie yerv large though not 10 be
COMPARED to that in the northern section. Most
OF he iluniisrarts who arrive at Galye ston go
thence by steamer to lcdianoa, and from that
point they pass westward into the southern tier
OF counties to engage In sheep and cattle rats
trR sheep are INST supcrseding ca tie in these
counties. They are considered at least equally
prottar le with cattle or horses, which are now
hcing driven TO the central and more northern
httlc care OF labor. For this reason It Is that
most Of the Immigrants engage In this business !;
IL cuaoes them to lead life OF comparative
ease, Another cause Is that the grazing lands
Of the state can he secured 40 much cheaper
than tho Griculturil lands, the uricc ut the for
rlrr ranging from fifteen ccnts O a an acre
lleiorc the war ate laud warrants ere a drug
H. the ~ rkct, ana could be bought for mere
song since then and since the setting in of In
migration. 81, culatufs have gone into the busi-
ness Il tuNiug them up and locating upon the
CHOICEST and best agricultural lands OF the sta ..
! ton To farming, for good lands are Obliged To
D. 81 ' IN tho lA1d agents. aud the great irdux
tgis sCas 81 II g sent price. ~ wuuacriuiiy Wild
hdi eng held al froui 50 to $50 rer acre, while
$50 to $50 ana even 500 per scre Is asked for iul-
| proved Lands. II Is seliOm that good a;ricuitu-
| raj nds, convenient 10 ~ re dy market Or the
rgilro DIS, ore sold for less than IS or SO
| There are thou. ands Of acres Of tbs class Of
| LANDS IN the market. These tracts are surround
ed 10y thrifty farms, whose owners count in
| comes OF thousands ui dolitfs every season, and
| still a large NAL rit, Of the now comccs pass on
The rdilrO Is Of the state are in fcIrfulv
rough condition, alarming the traveller as much
most a. sick. 1be cars, though, are gind and
the employees tre "a attentive aua polite u tic
! average riiirO MHn Of the Et-t.
Inc people and rress II IeXs are q unit In
| ftvof e graniiag the aid asked VI Congress by
! tie Southern Pacific Ro ii, whose comp elton,
| they argue, VIII be the death OF the monopoly
| cnjJveG by jay Gould Ia tne Union ana Central
| Pacific route. The state Ia In the fever OF an
| OItctiun cuutesi, whica does not appear TO be
very lively. Present Indications are that not
more than atNu-third vote Will be polled. tut
| the Conservative ticket, cad. hy GOV. Coke,
! viii, doubtless, BE- clcct"d by an overwLelminS
! ri 'as1n, IS t. Ice submitted to the ueo,le,
aud vi undo a. Q ly te adopted {, " one or IN y
ic..iLE JOutnais be- ao the StdtcsHld3t Of III 5
| city, opposing II. rae carpct -u.ggcr party are
| unit on nutuiag but s,oiI- EX Gov Davis was
| assaulted by one Of Grants nj cd states Mar
| shals Oh toe streets II this city few DAYS ago.
! for words spoken ia the X ,dical Convention.
| The rs si.liaiit was arrdEued before the Mayor s
| Court and Gned. An appeal WAS taken.
Tue Ntthodlsts 81 exls are slow In accept
| ing Gil iiayen's advice and adopting the third
| term policy iuto tie creed of tue church. Tnc
only tnlid-term man l have heard OF outside OF
Gus ON Ochiltree.w hO boasts OF iying stun ped
| FrnGsVivania for Grant IN the last campuzn
and who Vas enttrtaine1 by the Washington
| Rag and Laundaulet " iIiams, and frequently
| rode uut with G ant. All 10 quiet on the
| Mexican border, Tut toe rumur being that q rant
- gong Ia hiii up ii.ht IL possible, ny young
| men, 100 lazy - work. nre holding theMseVe Is
~ fc ldncss - follow the army either for spOils
OF 10 take lart in the FRAY. Oue thing mas be, u
| noticeable Ut every point have visited in the
Stale. NANDERER.