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Emigration to Houston Texas and Market Chaos Review
The piece describes early Texas settlement around Houston in 1837 with influx of adventurers, scarce money, and high prices. It notes speculative land prices, limited building, and labor shortages while detailing city growth, bayou geography, and the shift of government seats. It also reflects on currency, bank charters, and social observations including music's social value.
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Congress
Republic
Houston
Texas
United States
Louisiana
Mississippi
Middle States
First
City of
Buffalo Bayou
Virgil
Avernus
U.S
Rox
Government House
Wathax
Baltimore
Columbus Journal