American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-23

GHNxRAL SAM HoUsToN.--Here is stray but
authentic leaf of history. 1t has strangely
turned mp to our view, and will no doubt refresh
the fading recollections of many, as it has our
own. Thirty-seven years ago thirty seven
long, long years-had Sam Houston attained to
proud distinction in the service of his country
Upon his body were the wounds inflicted by the
foeman - fresh, severe" wounds: and his
commanding officer ordered him "back to the
settlements" there to remain until he shall be
"capable Of entering on the recruiting service y
He recovered from his wounds, and these
many years have since passed-years in which
his countrymen have generally enjoyed the
blessings Of peace. But such privilege has moi
been his. Adventure, toll, privation, and dan
ger have surrounded his footsteps; and the re-
membranes of his name and deeds will live as
long as shall endure the memorials of our nation.
There were few of our brave countrymen
who would, for all the honors it could promise,
have entered Texas as the chief of its stout
hearted pioneers, and with weak forces, and
without the sympathy of their fellow-citizens,
have ventured into warfare with the cruel and
treacherous rulers of that beautiful and be-
nighted region. We well remember the gene
raj remark" Their blood be upon their own
headsw-when the tidings came to us of the
cold-blooded and cruel murder-for we cannot
dignity IT by the name of execution of his
captive comrades. The linsurrection" became
revolution; the revolution proved successful !;
Texas became an independent republic, with
her warrior chieftain as her first President By
him she was guided into the great brotherhood
Of republics; and he was chosen one of her
first Senator'S In this position, amid the most
refined and polished citizens Of the republic
men whose lives have been devoted to the study
OF the Constitution, the laws the legislation,
the politics of their country, he has sustained
the part of firm, liberal and sagacious repre-
sentative Of his State. Party ties have not here
oyerruled his judgment, nor have sectional
interests or predictions tempted him to forget
that the WHOLE UNION demanded from him the
tribute of his fealty. He had in his person
made to 1t many sacrifices, and in his political
career he well appreciated the sentiment of his
State in ayowing her determination to abide by
the sacred bond of our national unity
But we are led where we did not intend to
ssAoy- sooAA- 1ouosoh HAS Ucen uhIneu as "a
candidate for the Presidency. With that we
have nothing to do. We may do better than
elect him; we certainly can do worse The
ng-forgotten order we designed to bring tc
light is suggestive Of so many thoughts connected
with the arduous and eventful career of the old
chieftain, that we can with difficulty suppress
the desire to recur to them. His history will yet
be written; and however infinitely may be re-
corded the eccentric vagaries of life of indom-
liable resolution and herculean action, the an
malls Of his country viii derive lustre from its
pages.
"FoRT WILLIAMS, April 5, 1914.
"SIR: Ii is reported to me that you will not
be capable Of performing duty in the regiment
for a considerable time, in consequence of the
severe wounds which you received in the battle
of Tohopeka of the 9th ult. In consequence
Of which have thought proper to order you
back to the settlements in Tennessee, there to
remain until you are capable of entering on the
recruiting service, when you will report your
self to the officer commanding the principal
recruiting rendezvous of the Both infantry.
That you have and win suffer much am fully
sensible but trust your pains will be allie
waited by the consoling reflection that your
wounds were received whilst CALAMITY fighting
the battles of your country. That you may
speedily recover is the ardent wish of your
friend, JOHN WILLIAMS,
Colonel 39M infantry.
sLIEUT. HoUsToN."