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lay before our readers the following letter from the Mexican Consul at New-Oreans. The information it mparts will be of use to those who intend to em- grate to Texas. The opinion prevails extensively that the government will not allow slaves to be ta- ken there and held in bondage and that emigrants are not left in the free exercise of their religious sen- ments but must support the established religion of the country.

 "NEw-ORLEANs, June 30, 1881.

 "Your favor ofthe 21st currantis before me, mak- ing many inquiries respecting the country called Texas In answer to which have to remark, that all American citizens received into Austns, De- wits or Woodberry's grant, and each family are a- lowed one league square of land to be selected out of any lands not granted by paying the fees of oca- ting, surveying, patentng, &c. which amounts to $157 50. Single men allowed quarter league No settler is troubled about his religion, he may joy his own opinions on that subject. You can carry with you your slaves, by having them ndented be- fore Notary Public, and that certified by the Con su Ausns is considered the finest part of the coun- try, being fine lands and convenient to commerce. The best conveyance is by water. As have two or three regular vessels running to Brazoria you at all times get passage in few days after your rival here. The children of your servants are free at the age of IS years, but must work out the ex- pense of raising them 10 that age which takes their

 

 great last winter and spring, and will be much greater the next season. Respectfully your obe- dient servant. JAS. w. BREEDLOVE." to peruse another letter from gentleman who has resided in Austns settlement for two or three years. He gives glowing description of the country in an agricultural point of view the lands being surpass- ed Tn fertility and locality by none in the United States. Emigration has been great this season, and he recommends those who intend settling in the country, to do so with little delay possible, eligible lands getting scarce He says, Austin's colonial titles are undispued, and his engagements with the government are fully accomplished. De- wits stands next in reputation, and favoraby viewed by the government. The others, except Milam's should not be relied on. A proclamation or order against emigration from the United States has been mitigated so far to all difficulty in entering Austns Colony

 Maagorda, the town where the writer has settled, he says is gradually augmenting in numbers. There are three stores in the place-goods sell high-cash is scarce Cows and calves literally the currency of the country good and calf passing current ly for ten dollars Cattle horses hogs and chickens are very prolific; and beef is an article of consdera ble trade with the settlers. In New-Oreans, where is principally sold it brings fair price, owing to its ftuess and peculiar rich avor, which is surpass ed by no beefin the world.

 Many people, he says, suppose that the Mexican Government is nmica to the settlers: but this is all delusions for no people more favored by their government than those of Austin's Colony They pay no taxes, no tythes, duties of any kind.- It is true, municipal tax has lately been imposed upon them to defray the expenses of their local ad ministraton; but it is light, triAe. Persons emigratng are advised to furnish themselves with strong ploughs, (he praries being hard to break up) log and trace chans and in fact every necessary farming utensll. Lawyers, as a matter of course, are plenty, but not much in demand