Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-11-08

Patton, who had been despatched by the army for the
purpose Of taking him in charge; and from mat fetod
he has been renafded the prisoner OF The army Inc
civil Government has exercised control him, and
has felt no official responsibility in relation To LIS person
The battle of San Jscino IS one oil those r'ustrio"s
events which only throw grace OF intense Interest
inio The mn res oLhs,0ry but snmctimcs determine the
fate of nations triumph, not only ui arms but
of snul not Of animal power, bu; OF intellectual
and rural n,nnsc The relative numbers OF the cnnbat
mis- ANS of minor Importance for had the enemy pos
se.scd three his actual superiority the result would
have bees, The salnr, somewhat brilliant. 1t was
feeling. determinations ndomItablc resolution to con-
oucr that achieved the conquest. Such feelings are the
inest possible pll;cann OF patriotism; ana acs OF
a high and Iagnarnous patriotism constitute the best
and strongest claims Il nation gratitude 1t has be-
come provrrb and rcproach that Republics are un
prdleu!-Lct not the unkind censurc fix itself upon
Texas The heroes OF San Jacinlo atfnrd you happy
opportunity to alsy the pruveb aud repe the rcproach:
aud recommend TO your consideration The propTiety Of
nnking suitable expression of the public gratitude, by
donations of lands, the officers and soldiers who had
the proud qualification Of participating in the glUres Of
that memorable day.
Young as we are in existence, we have accumulated
debt Of gratitude, which all the goods IN the world can
cancel The generous eXcrliDns that have been
made in BEHALF by many citizens of that glorious
land, from which claim common parcntage; the
tive sympathy they have manifested in cause and
snierimgs the many and auahlr benefits they have
rrIcd upon constitute obligations which nothing in
power to confer upon them can cancel. The best
and most acceptable rrquita! make, is an abun.
dant evidence that their sympatlrs have been wnrtly
bestowed. that the fruits of their lberaly have been
appropriated 10 the diffusion of the great principles of
~; and that generous bcneuctors have contributed
the establishment OF enlightened, liberal and vlr
tunns government, in delightful region of the earth,
where recently the spirit OF despotsn regned III all The
gloomy ma cSty of an intcrdlced solitude.
There is a multitude of other subjects that would
nau ally present themselves 10 the Legislators Of Texas
But they belong To your SUCCESSORS; while 10 us, per
tans tie aruous task Of dustng the controversy with
Mry Via hand rt Pr ,,.;,n ,nrb Irolj in
lis dispensations 10 favored land In lis agrcuu
raj capabilities, it is unexcc!led It's champaign surface,
invites The construction of railroads and canals in all
directions and future explorations will disclose mex
hausble mineral wealth, comprising gold silver, cop
per- lead and IRON All these will constitute subjects for
future legislation But at present, the defence of orr
country and the achievement of our Independence.
absorbing and paramount subjects, TO which all the unc
onarcs Of government and all patriot citizens, should
devote their most strenuous and interchangeable excrtions
1t will, Notwithstanding he apparent to your discern
nent that internal improvements may br advan
arrnus effected The establishment of regular ferries
the rivers, and the erection OF bridges. many
ryulrts and havous, would greatly facilitate the military
operations OF The country and condnce to tie general
convenience.
1t cannot be discussed tina! the principal suerimgs and
losses incident 10 the war, nav. been sustained IL
unequal proportions, by the citizens of the country The
population Of the Colorado, and Of il, ana o the
BrazoS have experienced all the msrres Of successful
Invasion, by foe whose watch word death. aud
whose purpose eXtrrmalion; while other and pnpu
nus sections Of the country have been culnpara"r
enpt iro'n molesatI"n Inconvenience. Many citizens
have suffered entire devastation of their personal
goods; others have had their dwellings destroyed hr the
enemy others again have theirs vcn to the Times
by their own coun!rymen for purposes con;"cIrt with
the public defence.
War is national calamity, aud ought 10 be undertake
and prosecuted only for national purposes ii would
CGnitable that The positive destruction of property
acCruiug from the war, should constitute Egtnnal loss
and not be borne exc usvey by few ndivlnrs, whose
locality happened to be made The theatre III carnage AID
devastation. The citizens u! the Brnz c'itrnGiug
not Tor the independence If Tie Rrazns, but Of IXIs
and the inhabitants ui Texas generally deeply
Interested in the contest is themselves The S0uud III
TIE crcmys trumpet has Disturbed The tue Of
some rr0ns wlEI. the ramung Of his has
rlrd drsu!atOn and ruin the fair surface u others
1t belongs to the wisdom and til" Justice Of Congress- 10
determine whether compensation shall bc made Tor losses
thus Incurred
By all unhappy confederation of circumstances. :!rr
public mind has been attracted 10 subrct Of deep
and exciting interest. The Ango-A nrram settlements
in Texas commenced about fifteen years ago. when
estmabir fellow cl;iz"n Stephen f. Austin, the pioneer
OF pionerrs fist disturbed the deep sondeS Of the Bra
zns, with the hum Of civilization. For several years,
difficulties and disasters, prvaomS and suilrDg3
the allotment u! the settlers The upplren
icrnce of the government had conceded to them large
portions of land; and the lands ntrIusicay valued
bat presently, they Of tc WORTH The early set.
tiers regarded rather their children than themselves,
tcipa!ing the rewards OF their Ia nu mig alton 10
wilderness Their titles made perfect according TO
tn. best Of all earthly possessions; they de-
rived directly from the government, in whom The pro-
perry resided To invade the sanctity Of those titles
aud tn cancel rights, cunSccrard by many ScriuTs
would be Il refinement of inqnity that would have
ed blush Of c"mpunctinn to suiise the counicnanceS
Of The Graceful.
trust that this Congress and all others that may
srnb! in Texas, will promptly and dccisvrv put the
sea! Of t!" Reproduction upon all sinister and unrghtc
Gus sprculannS IN the public domain. But the moment
the Legislature of country attempt, with unlaow
I,,,l In tbn inst 1II cd rbt I,,i
vduas, government 10 be G'ssng. ard civil
criy is Invested Of half it guarantees.
In the course of your ll5ors for the public veal you
may experience trials and vcXaons that will he cacuut
cd discourage your heart and nfuSc disgust into your
minds. Your best cXcrons and most elaborate prOduc
tIuns receive Ieproach instead of approval and
your motives may he inpngncd whrn they pure
the NJ tie mountain top. But let not these things
dsrart'u you; it is but the rough brake that virtue
must 90 through. Danish from your council. all party
spirit and political intrigue and armed in the panop.y Of
honest patriotism, forward in the path Of duty,
and onward the goal of country's rcdrnptinn.
And may the Almighty Ru!rr Of the Universe. Civ" you
wisdom To discern virtue to choose and nrrss pur
sue, the right and cschew the wrong. And then your
aorS will rebound to the na and permanent be-
nc!it IF your country, aud will establish your
fair fame. that the :nce Of jealousy and the tongue of
vituprraliun, shall not prevail to suIy brightness.
DAVID &. BURNETT.
Columbia, 9Th October, 1896.
We publish the following list Of vessels whose rars.
tiers and papers enIana.e from the Texian Government:
ItSSrS of Var.
Texan Schooner OF War Independence, Com Hawkins.
% lnvincible, Capt. Brown.