Summary
This quote suggests that after a certain point in time, the speaker or writer and others on their behalf resided in Texas and lived a peaceful and comfortable domestic existence until the year 1889. It implies that their stay in Texas was uneventful and devoid of any major developments or changes during this period. The mention of 1889 indicates that something significant might have occurred or prompts a change in circumstances. However, without additional context, the quote does not provide further details about what transpired beyond this date.