1000 Emigrant Families,
Of industrious habits, will be provided by the subscriber, with Farms of 354
acres to each family, (4 single men rated equal to a family) in the Galveston
Bay and Texas Land Company's grants in Texas, immediately adjoining
the United States, for settling the same. He will also sell to settlers, land,
at present by the Township, at 10 cents per acre. The soil is very productive.
The climate mild and healthy. The water is good, and navigable streams pervade
the whole territory.- The timber consists of Oak, Ash, Elm, Hickory, Cedar,
Pine and several other kinds, which covers about one third part of the country; the
remainder is in prairie and fit for immediate tillage. The country is rolling,
and free from stagnant waters. The principal productions are Cotton, Indian
corn, Wheat, Oats, Potatoes, Tobacco and Indigo. Sugar Cane is also very productive
on the coast. The Government is Federal Republicans. The Constitution is similar
to that of the U.S. and the habits of the people are like our own. The Government
is administered by Americans, who occupy the highest offices. The English tongue
is every where spoken, and the proceedings in the Judicial Courts are required
to be kept in the English language. Trial by Jury is established, and Religious
Toleration provided for by law. The settler can import any thing for his own
consumption free of duty, and his Land is exempt from taxation for 10 years.
General Russell of New Yarmouth, and Mr. Cushing of Hingham, have gone forward
to survey the best lands and make preparations for locating the settlers on
the central squares of each township. A clear Government title will be provided
for each settler. Farmers, Tradesmen and Mechanics, especially Carpenters, Millwrights,
Boat builders, Cabinet, Chair, Carriage and Waggon makers, Blacksmiths, Tanners
and Curriers, Boot, Shoe, and Harness makers; in short, all workers of Wood,
Iron or Leather, will find ready and profitable employment. Vast numbers of
Cattle are pastured on the prairies the year round, and afford a great income
to the farmer; their increase is reckoned at 60 per cent. The agriculturist
is rewarded by a high price for his produce at the markets on the sea board;
whilst a heavy tariff protects the manufacturer of every article of utility-
Meat and Game are plenty, but a supply of bread stuffs and other necessaries
should be taken in by Emigrants; those who can provide for their families for
one year, need not fear a profitable return for their industry afterwards.
Application (if by letter, post paid) to be made to John Wilson, Deerfield,
Mass. who for a reasonable compensation, proposes going on with the settlers
in the fall to assist them in choosing their location, procuring their deeds
from the Government, &c. Those who may be desirous of emigrating are desired
to signify it to the subscriber as soon as convenient that arrangements may
be made accordingly.
Deerfield, Mass. April 12, 1835.
A. Dey and George Curtis, Esqrs. of New York, and Gen. Wm. H. Sumner of Boston,
are the Trustees and Attorneys of the Galveston Bay and Texas Land Companies.