Trip to the West and Texas comprising a journey of eight thousand miles, through New-York, Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, Louisiana and Texas, in the autumn and winter of 1834-5.

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City of New-Orleans--vessels in port--muddy streets and filthy gutters--houses of dissipation--character of the inhabitants--resort of knaves and vagabonds--ship yards--canal and railroad--no wharves. 228