Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-07-26

Their cruelty and pcrfdy were sufficiently
in their horrid massacres at Bexa and lnoahia, "Is'
their shameful rout and discontinue al the Dan 'sclt,
stand perpetual monument OF lhel uheAanPieo P"'
laninitY, and dastardy conduct. ~
"Aujacious monsters That they have the willing
ness 10 murder is apparent-thelr ability 10 conquer ey
never have shown Their NUMBERS can aVa.l ''e'' NJ
thing; and their threats OF eXeTninat'on instead VI III!
tn,idolno only iIygoTate the nerycs OF HE bold nnd
free Let them come. Their return s hailed with Joy
nv every AMY voice in Texns Another opportunity is
aird.d 10 vindcate rights and avenge our wrongs
The greater tie force, the richer the harvest Though
every blade of grass the banks OF The Bravo, bslie
into bayonet, it shall not save them lie very glance
of freeman eye, is blazing shield Of Persrus to the
monsters of tyrnnny. They have to fly. or fall before
the wrath Of injured people, ncrved III the cause oil
liberty and vengeance.
"Snldrrs! Your country calls yon TO her defence -
Your ,i:cs, YOUR fcsdcs-tle scenes OF your former
oys and Your future an!!c panns-al the cndcarments
of domestic happiness and ali tie hopes o iuturc com.
uetprcc and pcacp SUMMON You 10 the field. You are
summoned "O by the spirit OF Travis and fahnn: and
their gallant companions whose blood mas ccinentrd HE
foundations of our freedom. Their iSl has been t0ou
for The raven. and their bones have been whitening on
the plares, rnlil your pIons patriotism gathered those
scattered relics with decent scpuichrGi honnrs, I" so"
diers grave. But their gloird spirits, stall hoverng
around the home Of their patriotic devotion, call upon
you to sustain the independence which they have con.
secratrd by their n!artyrdun, and 10 recompense. wi
critrd vengeance the wrongs they have endured from
a perndiols and bastard enemy. Shall the call he made
in vain Shall turn dea ear TO the voice OF our coun
try anu the beSeechng cries .! our murdered brethren
Surely there be nsensbe ognlIta shame
us look with indifference upon the desn!aton OF his
own country If there be so foul blot upon humanity
if there be in the whole limits OF our land, who Is
mean enough when his home is invaded by an nsolen
foe to seek safety in dlshnnorubie hgl. would say tc
him Drtested ccreant retire 10 the shades OF ln!amy
and suv no more n beautiful land, whose blessings be
long the brave and virtuous Let then: every ratrlo
sod:rr, every worthy citizen, who ahhOrs the name o.
ri -
The call promptly around the uniuriel banner {" Free
Lon.--el him repair with inpatient zeal to the theatre
his nations glprr and there snatch upon the brink q
danger, fame for himself and safety 70. his c"untry-
The bastard who fingers behind may live 10 iaen uPor
the fruits Of his rccIeancy but when he dies he ros II
inamv TO the Joy Of all; whilst the noble herc who
makes his bosom the buwark of people liberty vii
find rich reward for toll and vaor ia the thanks OF
grateful land and the smiles of its heightened Beauty
If he fall in the holy cause he will still survive III The
affections "fhs Comrades and his will gather glory
with the Eight of ages
:. Each luIe riII each mountain river,
Rolls, nnsliny with his fame oG ever.'
"Cu;:eas If The Red LnnGs! You looked 10 for ait
in this second struggle for Independence. Your con'i
buttons heretofore have not been proPoronate to your
paaulalion. Few of you have participated in the toll;
and glory of the strife Your homes have been exempt
from the calanilies of For that exemption Yet
are indebted the gallnry Of your exposed AND
suffering cuunlrymen. Whatever circumstances MAJ
have restrained you BEFORE there remain reasons
to withhold you now. We know your courage. YOU
skill in arms is familiar to all Your country re
auircs the immediate exhibition Of both-let both ne DIS
aved when the great and decisive battle which is pend
ng shall be foug h-and Texas is Free, Sovereign ano
independent Hold not buck, adjure you, ny every
principle oil honor Of gratitude, and Of palriosm |
any amongst you prove Tecreant now. let hun Df
sllrmazed treat him outcasi and let nation
contempt rest like black cloud up n his The
call cg massc let all obey. and all will he well.
MlRABEAU Is. LAMAR,
Major General Com. the Army OF Texas
Er.scu June p 1886