Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27
TEXAS.



Gen. Hoaston.--In reference to the current re-
port that the command of the Texan army had
been offered 10 Gen. Hamilton OF South Carolina
we stated some days since mat IL probably arose
from the fact ha letters had been received in this
city and elsewhere, ccnsuring Gen. Houston for
his delay in fighting the Mexican army, One OF
these we pablishcd in which it was said that llous-
ton defended himself from the charge of unneces-
sary delay by stating that his command Mt no
time exceeded $50 effective men, when IT was re-
ported that Inc had $500. We perceive, in the
western and southern papers, other letters, sta
ting that the entire Cabinet of Texas Is opposed To
Houston, and that in all probability, he will mol
resume the command of the army. From these
various publications has doubtless arisen the ull-
founded rumor that Gen. Hamilton had been offer
ed tile command; and We are happy to have 1t
in our power to publish the following from Col.
Wharton, one of the Texan COMMISSIONER
With regard to Iionston's delay IN giving battle
10 Santa Anna, IL must be borne IN mind that the
fiie Of Texas depended upon his success /: and
that Inc had no right 10 risk any thing when so
much was IN his favor and against the enemy. Like
f'dbias he has demonstrated the wisdom Of DELAY
in giving battle TO an invading army, and like that
great General, will doubtless receive the thanks OF
his countrymen for SO udcious exercise OF the
discretion with which he was invested.
We are reicoicod to hear that lac is rapid, re-
covering from his wound and still more 50, at
the intelligence that the dissatisfaction which at
one time was prevalent in the army and in Tex
as has yielded to the force Of truth and reflection.
We learn that on his recovery, he will immediate
" return TO Texas, and not visit the NORTH II, has
been stated.
WASHINGTON CITY, juno 18th, 1896.
To Col Ilcbb:-Dear Sir,-A nh great re-
I -. e.
past, a statement that there was a project on
foot to supercede Gen. Houston, and to place
Gen. Hamilton of South Carolina, in the command
OF the Texan army. II is stated IN some OF the
papers that the Texan Commissioners have sent
despatch TO their Government 10 effect this pur-
pose. This rnmor is referred 10 in lour paper OF
the 9th which induces me TO trouble You're with the
following remarks.
The Texan Commissioners have never held a.
ny communication directly OF ndirtofiy with Con.
Hamilton. He is personally unknown to all of
them and they have nevvr mentioned his name in
any OF their dispatches 10 their government. More
over, they have never made proposition TO super
cede Gen Houston. They have never received
proposition To that effect and would have reject
ed any such proposition with indignation, no mat
ter from whence II proceeded Furthermore,
tn have viewed Gen. llouston's conduc, as
Commander -in-C Chief of the Texan army with
feelings OF nnalloyed aud unqualified appreciation.
Ay colleagues, Gen. Austin and Dr. Archer are
absent; but inasmucb as have joined them in all
their dispatches aud entirely acquainted with
their sentiments ia relation to General Iouston's
military career in Texas, | pledge my honor for
the truth of the above statements. have a great
Discrimination 10 appear in the public prints, but feel
that the above is due to Gen Houston, ourselves,
and to truth
Very respectfully, Yours. &c.
WM. II. WHARTON.