Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-07-17
nsath of Gen, 7. Pinckney Henderson.

4 patriot, hero, 4 statcstiian, an Honest
inrn, one of the "noblest works of Cod" has
fallen. A devoted and unselfish friend of
Texas, one who dedicated his life and interests
ID her in the earliest struggles Of her revolu-
ZION. has passed away.
General JAMES PINckNEy HsNpERsoN died,
while in tile discharge Of his public duties as
Senator in lie Congress of the Ugited States
frorh the State Of Texas, on the fifth day of
June, A, y. 1865.
Gen. Henderson vas 4 native o! Lincoln
county, North Carolina, His ancestors we're
distinguished for their attachment to-, and SER
yices in behalf of Republican Liberty, in the
DAYS Of the American Revolution. The sEath:
erof General Henderson was, so far favored
by the blessings Of Providence, as to be able
to givesaii his children an education, as liber-
alas could be impaired under the facilities of
the day in which they lived. He, Of whom
we write, early studied the legal profession,
and was admitted to practice in North Caroli-
ma, we Believe, before he arrived at majority.
He was hard student, and while pursuing
the preliminary course for his admission to
the Bar, his health failed and indications OF
the same fell destroyer which has now, no
doubt, terminated his existence, made their
appearance. A visit to Cuba then restored
him, and he fondly hoped that all germs OF the
fatal disease were eradicaed from his system.
How vain this hope was, time has most sadly
demonstrated.
Just as Genetal Henderson was stepping on
the theatre of. manhood, the struggles OF Tex,
as to throw off condition Of oppressive and
degraded pupilage, began 10 attract attention.
He at once resolved to make the "Lone Star"
l.. r L.. \ L.. In,
1886. He was the first Secretary OF State
under the first organized government of the
Republic. After the inauguration of Presi-
dent Houston, General Henderson was; by
him, appointed Minister, PIenipotentiaty TO
France and England. During his term of
service in that capacity, the Independence of
Texas was recognized by both these powers
While at the brilliant aud distinguished Courts
Of these great Governments, our lamened
Senator acquired the respect and confidence oil
the Ambassadors of all nati6ns; and Texas
has Just reason to be proud Of the position,
which through his representation, she then as
.umed in the worlds great National Family.
Soon after his arrival in Paris, General Hem
derson was received into the confidence and
family of General Cass, who was then the
resident Ministe. of the United States at the
French Court, and to his dying day he retain
cd the personal friendship, esteem and ndmi-
ration Of that eminent and venerable states
Han.
while in PARIS, General Henderson was
married TO the accomplished, intelligent, and
excellent lady, no now, with three young and
interesting DAUGHTERS, mournt his death.
AGier his return from France, General Hen
6erson settled in San Augustine, tin lS40,
we Think and commenced the pfactice of his
profession. This place was bis home until The
month Of November, 1856, when be removed
TO Marshall. We dc not mink any lawyer,
here or elsewhere, cen beasfef more sue
eessful career than he. His early reading was
1 nest accurate ard shoroAgh. he was rsrsfst