When was it published?

May 24, 1837 in The Rhode Island Republican

Foreign News May 24, 1837

The Rhode Island Republican

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs, Economic, Political

Q: What keywords are associated?

Texas Affairs, Gen Johnson Army, Congress Houston, Emigration Texas, Loan Negotiation, Crop Cultivation

Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

Flattering reports from Texas: all quiet, people in good spirits, Gen. Johnson's army at La Baca in fine condition. Congress began second session in Houston on the 13th; government to negotiate $5M loan. Massive emigration ongoing; preparations for extensive cotton, grain, sugar crops.

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FROM TEXAS. The New-Orleans Commercial Bulletin gives very flattering accounts respecting Texas, derived from gentlemen recently returned from that country. All was quiet and the people in good spirits. The army under Gen. Johnson, was at La Baca, and in fine condition. Congress commenced its second session at Houston on the 13th. Government was about to negotiate a loan for five millions. The tide of emigration was immense, and thousands were on their way thither. Every preparation was making for the cultivation of extensive crops of cotton, grain, sugar, &c.

What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs Economic Political

What keywords are associated?

Texas Affairs Gen Johnson Army Congress Houston Emigration Texas Loan Negotiation Crop Cultivation

What entities or persons were involved?

Gen. Johnson

Where did it happen?

Texas

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Texas

Event Date

The 13th

Key Persons

Gen. Johnson

Outcome

all was quiet and the people in good spirits. the army was in fine condition.

Event Details

The New-Orleans Commercial Bulletin gives very flattering accounts respecting Texas, derived from gentlemen recently returned from that country. The army under Gen. Johnson was at La Baca. Congress commenced its second session at Houston on the 13th. Government was about to negotiate a loan for five millions. The tide of emigration was immense, and thousands were on their way thither. Every preparation was making for the cultivation of extensive crops of cotton, grain, sugar, &c.