Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-11-19
GE.YERdL HOUSTON.


The following is an extract of a letter from gen.
leman in Arkansas to the Editor Of the Westcrn
Chronicle, dated Cantonment emhcr 81 1899:
cit IL amusing 20 read the statements AMI specula
tons in the various public journals Of the day. respect
ing General Samuel Houston, lac Governor ~ cnnes-
see-some OF which are well calculated TO excite grsa
interest among his relatives and arquanances and TO
give them much nqnicude and unhappness.
profound mystery hang. around Ibis man, and The
circumstances in which he has placed himself His
former elevation in society, cuntras;ed with his present
situation and exile, well calculated to excite the Gu
FoIiy oil many, and awaken the generous sympathy Of
all.
81 brc.me acquainted with Gen Houston r2,ny
years past, in the Army of the United States and saw
him soon after his arrival of the Mississippi in the
arkansas Territory and with whom had passage in
steamer, az FAR as Canlonment Gibson the N no
or Grand River; and with whom | had many and fr:-
qnent convcrsa,ions-oin him always unreserved in
his manner and conversations on all subjects, except
That q. his own peculiar situation. II he became Sc
riou' and melancholy, he sought to conceal it BY
ming calinns's OF expression and manner. lie wa
often alone and reading, seldom particp ng ia the
muse Genis on board, did he appear that he sought
TO exact the slightest tribute of regard from any, bu,
seemed rather sati d wi;he very ,hiDg, rather car
ed Tor nothing. 1t was, however, impos lie 10 $50.
ciae with him, and to di.cove The distinctive i'm
press, "non sum qnaiis sram'-I am not what have
been. Alter short resI.ncs in this country, he A..
peaied leS' depressed aud MELANCHOLY and some
times very cheerful, speaking in Iapurss Of the beau.
utnl scenery and natural advantages OF the country
dcp!o:ing the misery and ignorance of the Gage Ma
lion of Indians, OF whom he had great M IN Der.
mer house, constructed Of cane and closely en yinsd
aud maned by the Lima Bean, at the mouth OF the II
inols river distant from this place about twenty
miles, the residence Of ULATAKA, alias Gen. JOHN
JoRNBY, the principal Ch-l OF the Cheroxces his In.
ddn Fdfher about sixty years Of age, haif-breed
somewhat above the middle size very gentecl in hi,
person, MN of hne manners, mild, intelligent and
possessing high character for honesty and benevo-
lence, by whom thu General was received with the
most coiGis aud pa,erndl affection and regard which
Brought 10 my recollection the language Of the classic
o InIe al
seems to have excited much interest and regard in this
country, and 1t seerS with him. that self interest may
be merged in the letter conside OF ende TO
DO good among The Indian Tribes located we. of tho
Mississippi; ana with his knowledge of the Indian cha
rdcter, he is certainly capable Of doing much good
His talents not of the "sp n'j and sparkling kjnI
aud yet Profound respectable, varied and useful Bot
his location in The Cherokee Ndlisn has be en- a,crbed
to alterations Of the mind, to which the maevoience Oh
SANDER has added incompetence. Of either Of which,
have not discovered the least indications. Indeed, the
merit unqualified appreciation. We do not discover in
him The least tiucture Of bitterness We hear nothing
from him but manly sentiments, conciaiory lsnguaes
and enlarged and liberal views Of things tIo SEEN,
TO be satisfied with his situation. and in state of enyi,
BILE Pcacebn we cannot permit this msn TO remain In
exie-he " VI be restored TO society and usefulness a.
gain. I'm the mean time, will do him the iusee
TO bear testimony 20 the high estimation in winch bs
j. held by the whites AMI the Indians who have e.,
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