Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-02-09

THE FALL OF ALAMA. OR The LAST DAYS OF
CnocKsrr.-A pamphlet will, this title was
this ,nosning issued from the press, by Ustch
& Davies. II il by John Henry Brown. a
gentleman who has resided many years in LA
Vaea, Texas. and writes from observation and
correct information derived by inquiry on the
spot. l. gave an account Of Fannin's Massa'
ere, as we'll as the battles Of Conception, Cali
ed, San Antonia in fact the whole history OF
the war. We copy part Of the narrative OF
the death of Crocke,t:-St. Louis Ariel.
Colonel Crockett wounded and closely pur.
sued BY number Of Tho enemy, retreated into
the church, telling them as they approached.
He stationed himself il niche, in The corner.
determined TO face the foo to the last, and sell
his life dearly, and with his favoriie rifle and
a superabundance Of side.arms he hewed and
shot them down with the same awful certain
" which was wont 10 characterize his indor-
ni,able spirit. His position rendered access
to him impossible except BY direct and ex-
posed approach in front; and after some eight
or ten Of them were laid dead before him,
feeling Of awe seemed to seize hold Of the as.
sailants. One of them, who could speak
little broken English, probably preferring TO
have the signal honor Of capturing so noble
specimen Of American valor, 10 present to his
:. dread MASTER" said 10 Crockett, .'Snrren,
der, senor." A flash Of the most sovereign
scorn darted from the fiery eye. and SIS II peir-
ced that Of the enemy. he seemed 10 be trans.
fixed. In voice Of thunder Crccke, answer
ed. Surrender! Mol am an American !!
and as he spoke he sent ball through the
heart Of the paralized foe. He appeared for a
moment like wounded tiger, strengthened
aud bnoyei by each additional wonnJ-now
hewinr them down will, his well trained
sword-next dealing death With his fire arms.
His person was literally drenched with his
| own blood, his strength ,uust soon yield TO its
loss. Yet such physical power. wrought to
the hishest degree Of excitement, performed
incredible prodigies. This was the last con-
centrated energy Of powerful man. aroused,
animated and guided by one Vt the noblest al
tributes Of man-love Of liberty. He knew
for what his life was aboat to be sacrificed !;
that devastation and bu,chery would follow in
the foots,eps Of his heartIess foes; that help
less women wonld be sacrificed TO saiiate the
cruel desires Of the conqueror; and, feeling
the holy inspiration Of dying patriot. he
fought manfully ill The loss Of blood and APP
proach Of death stayed his npraised arm: his
rifle was broken TO pieces, his pistols fell to
the floor, and nothing but his faithful sword
was left. In the agony Of death with terri
BILE grasp, he brought this last weapon upon
the head Of our nearest assalani, and (ell vic
torioosy across his body. into the arms Of
death. In this corner Of the church were &c
dead Alexicans, and ne other American having
fought or fallen at that point. it is considered
beyond all reasonable doubt that all Of them
fell by The hand Of Iennessee's favoriie son !!
All were now dead. Not man was left TO
relate the wonderful deeds Of this ilInstrious
| L"nd Of heroes: Not a compa'rio left TO rear
monnmen, 10 their memory: But, all! no
monument is required TO pcrpeinaie their fame.
So long as freedom has an abiding place in
America, will their heroic deeds ana proud
names be held sacred!