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Worcester Daily Spy
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
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Col. Ben McCulloch appointed U.S. Marshal for Eastern Texas; unfavorable crop conditions reported across Texas regions due to drought, cold nights, and sultry days, per Galveston News of 14th inst. and Houston Telegraph.
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The reports in regard to the crops are less favorable. The Galveston News of the 14th inst. says there had been a week without rain, nights cold, and days sultry, which was very unfavorable weather for the planting interests.
In Western Texas there is great complaint of drouth, and no stand of either corn or cotton had been obtained. In Middle Texas there had been sufficient rain, but cold nights and hot days had prevented the development of the young plants.
The Houston Telegraph complains of a severe drouth, but says that with good rains the crops in Texas would be certain and large.
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Texas
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14th Inst.
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col. ben mcculloch qualified as united states marshal for the eastern district of texas; crop reports less favorable due to drouth, cold nights, and sultry days
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Col. Ben McCulloch, offered Governorship of Utah, qualified as United States Marshal for Eastern District of Texas. Crop reports unfavorable: week without rain, cold nights, sultry days affecting planting; Western Texas drouth prevents corn and cotton stand; Middle Texas sufficient rain but weather hinders plant development; Houston Telegraph notes severe drouth but potential for large crops with good rains.