The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-02-03
OBIT UARY NOTICE.

| THE TALE GEA. EDWARD BURLRsoN, or TEKM
Tho following facts in relation to tho life sat
acts Of the late Edward Burleson, were related b.
the Hon. Grey M. Bryan, before the Senate and
House Of Represen tatives of Texas, the 9th Of
December. The occasion being the delivery Of q
eulogy On the deceased
General Burleson was born ia Buncombe county.
North Carolina, he married Ut the early age
o o. sixteen Emigrased from Upton county, Ton
het,ee, IN May, 1891, 70 Texas He died on yes.
tercay, Goth Do,} twenty minutei past seven
o'clock a M ,sged hity-three years Shortly after
bis a'rva! In Texas, he removed ne ar tho Colorado
river, on the frontier OF Aushs ,ony, where, for
many years, he was the rail- ing poiat for tho
scattered settlers when attacked by the mercileas
savage Always ready to eeze his rifle and rush to
the aid of the helpless no became, among those
hardy of the forest the chosen chettan IN their
many bloody battles. In the fall of 1885 he was
among the first to obey the call of the people OF
Gonz aes, after they had beaton back the I'D lance
OF Cos. and made their town forever memorable az
the Lexington of Texns lie earnestly conmen, god
organizing the assembling volunteers as they came
in ut this point this ho found no easy task,
count OF the reuctance on the part Of the men to
submit to any kind of military restraint Through
his exertions, and the efforts Of others, something
like discipline was being established, when all his
Efforts were near being frustrated by dssensiOns
springDg up in the midst Of the camp as TO who
should command. In this crisis, entirely forgetfL
OF himself, and mindful only OF the Interests Of bis
country, he, in conjunction with others, dispatched
an express to San Felipe do Austin with earnest
appeal to stephen + Austin to hasten to camp and
take command of the army Though worn do wn with
disease contracted in the dungeons Of Mexico.
Austin obeyed the call Upon his arrival at camp he
was chosen, by acciamation, to the chief and,
and Burleson was elected senior Colonel Austin and
Burleson the pillars of that little army.
They FIRST met the enemy ut the Salado, when, aftec
Q brief, but triumphant struggle, they beat them
back Again and again they met the enemy, and
with tho result, and finally drove him within
the very walls OF the Alamo and San Antonio.
In the absence Of artillery they were compelled to
encanp beneath the als and await tho progress Of
events. Eacn week produced q series Of brilliant
feats at arms, worthy of tho best days OF ohivay,
in which, Burleson bore conspicuouspart Among
the most prominent of these is tho "Gra8s fight"
where Mexicans never fought better, and balls
never fell thicker Burleson by his rank oom-
mabded and WAS seen everywhere in The hottest Of
the fight, cheering on his men, reminding them of
their past deeds and the great prize for which they
were ighting-the freedom Of Texas. The oon-
sultation in the mean time bad met ut San Felipe;
they looked around them and trembed for Texas,
in tho absence Of oil the resources essential for the
prosecution Of war. They must have Franklin
to send to their fathorland ALI eyes were turned
upon Austin. who was entrusted with the commits
sion. Ever willing to serve whore hs could do most
good, he obeyed the CALL salts led that the interest
Of his country were safe in tho hands Of his old
friend and fellow soldier Colonel Barleson. The
command thus devolved upon Burleson, placing
him in tho most painfully responsible position He
continued the serge until q favorable opportunity
views of the gallant and lamented Milan, it was
agreed that Milan should beat up Tor volunteers to
Storm while he, with the remaining force would act
corps Of reserve, protect Milam's rear, and fur
nish such aid as circumstances should require. The
town WAS stormed and taken--the fort surrendered.
and Cos with his whole force was captured, with that
clcmency and benevolence which characterized his
every act Gen Burleson consented to paroe Cos and
his men-furnishing them with means to return to
Mexico In the spring of the folio wing year he was
again called to the reld to meet Santa Anna. Gen.
Houston, in the meantime, had been appointed to
the command They met at Gonzales, and COM
monced tho organization Of thai Spartan band, who
had then agreed to dispute the passage with the
oorqueror Of Mexico. Tho Alamo had fallen.
Travis and his noble band had there built the fune-
ral pile of Mexican tyranny in Texas, and upon It
had offered up their lives sacrifice to the freedom
OF their country This dreadful blow struck terror
into the stoltss ~ hearts All Texas was in mourn
almost fled tho country. 1t was there that Houston
and Burleson and their worthy associates, expe-
rienced that deep sickness Of the soul which Wash
iDgton felt, when retreating, with his handful Of
ragged soldiers, before superior numbers Of the
enemy, through the State Of New Jersey. That
black nght OF reverse was but the darkest hour be-
fore day for the sun of Texan victory ID not set,
out oniy for brief time waued. IL rose trium-
plant over all clouds, and on tho plains of San
Jacinto lighted Rurleson and Texas to freedom and
renOwn
After the battle Of San Jacinto and the capture
Of Santa Anna, General Houston despatched Bur-
leso with part of his regiment, to watch the re-
treat Of the enemy out of the country From this
time, until DO was elected Vice President, rs was
In command of the regular army in the Cherokee
war, where his usual good sense, experience, and
valor. made him conspicuous among the chosen
men OF Texas. When Vasquez and Wall invaded
the country, he was among the first to hastsn to
the frontier. When the Camanches, like an ava
lanche, rushed do wn from heir m oun tain homes.
sweeping every hing before them, burning the
very towns upon our coast, General BurIeson war
the first to raise the alarm and rush to the rescue
He met and defeated the Indians in pitched bat
tie at Plumb creek.
During the Mexican war, when General Taylor
called upon Texas for volunteers, Burlesen was
among the FIRST to respond And the Rio Grando
and the heights of Monterey attest his patriotism
and valor.
"The hero of thirty battles, he was never known
to retreat" Brave without rashness, cautious
without timidity, benevolent without. weakness, ha
was the friend Of the vaaqushed as he was the
terror Of the enemy. But it was not only as q sol
der that Gen. Burleson was conspicuous-he shona
in the more peaceful walks Of life. AS a statesman
be long held prominent position in Texas AS
the Vice President of Texas as candidate for the
Presidency, as Senator of tho Lsgislat ure OF the
state since annexation-in all these positions he
has been remarkab for his good sense his honesty
his purity, and his humility; no one who had 20
filled the public eye could have worn honors and
reputation more meekly than General B1rleson.
"
United states Marshai's Once.
ARREST OF JONAS +. LEVI, CHARG Ed WITH MlsDE-