The true Democrat., 1856-11-04
The late Branch T. Archer.

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 The Galveston News in a late number con tains biographical notice of the late Dr. Branch T. Archer, who has been often styled the father of the Texas revolution" from which is condensed the following notice of him:
 He was a native of Virginia, and studied medicine in Philadelphia. On his return to his native State he was soon called into public life, where he served with honor and distinc- tiou. Domestic afflictions induced him to leave the scenes of his earlier life, and in 1881 he emigrated to Texas, which was already giv- ing signs of struggle between the American settlers and the centraizing government of Mexico. Settling in the jurisdiction of Brazos, Dr. Archer declared his intention of making that country his future home, and took vivid interest in public affals. It was in the latter part of the year 1881 that the inhabitants of Brazos made the first movement to oppose the execution of the orders issued by the military commanders at Anahuac and Velasco, closing all the ports of Texas except that of Calves ton Ill order to facilitate the collection of re- venue. The order had been issued by Col. Bradburn, the commander at Anahuac, and public meeting was held at Brazoria on the 18th December 1881, which resolved to de- mand the revocation of the obnoxious order. Dr. Archer and George B. McKinstrey were appointed by the meeting to proceed to Ana huac and make the demand. The result of this step Is thus stated by the writer of the notice in the News.
 The commissioners proceeded to Anahuac accordingly. The conversation on the subject of the revocation of the order was between A rph md Rr,l IL from the site of the old fort to the shore of the bay, few yards distant Bradburn at tempted to gain time by suggesting several req sons why he could not, at that moment, give any definite answer to the demand of the col onlsts Archer pressed the subject with much warmth.
 ' He told Bradburn that the act of which the coonists complained was clear usurpation of power on his part. That it was wholly un- authorized by the government and by his mill tary superior Bradburn replied that it did not become him to listen to such language, and that he would make no reply to the demands of the colonists and take no further action on the subject while he could communicate with his superior, Gen. Teran. Archer reoined, repeating that the obnoxious order was the per sonal act of Bradburn, and concluded by say Ing, In substance, " once more appeal to you, sir, to rescind this decree. If you refuse to do It, the flames of war will be kndled in this country at once, and as the immediate author of that war; the personal consequences to your sell Will be such as man who values his own safety would do well to avoid"
 The eagle glance and the superior bearing of the bold deputy shook Bradburn's nerves. His countenance fell and he consented to sign the order, which had already been prepared, res ending the decree which had produced so much excitement. The frmness and success of Archer in this business pointed him out as a man Ill whom trust could be safely imposed
 Ihls war was for some time delayed, but the great question came up again in 1885, when Dr. Archer attended all the public meetings of the coonSts, and expressed himself with ener- gy and eloquence, in favor of separation from Mexico, and immediate preparation for all the hazards of war. When the famous consulta- ton of all Texas met, on the third of Novem Der of that year, at San Felipe, Dr. Archer was elected to preside over its deliberations, which he dld with wisdom and tirmness. On the for mation of provisional government by that body, he was appointed one of the three commissioners to come to this country to pre- sent the cause of Texas to the people of the | United States, and to solicit aid Many of our readers will still remember the able man. her in which he performed his duty. In lS45 Dr. Archer took decided and ac- tive part ID favor of annexation when it was feared that politicians were playing false to the wishes of the people on that subject and he was again called by the citizens of Brazoria to preside at their public meeting, which he did though laboring at the time under great private affiictions. Dr. Archer died on the 22d of Sep tember last, in the land he loved so well. him self beloved and revered by the citizens for whose welfare he had abored so honestly and so well.