The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-13
Obituary.
DEATH or DIR. ANsoE JONES, ExPRzsIDKNr or


DEATH OF DIR. ANsON JONES, Ex-PRxsIDKNr Oh
TEXAS.
DR.. Arson Jones native Of the city Of Philadelphia
where be was educated He adopted the medical profes
sion as his pursuit. and entered the University Of Pennsy
vAnia, where he graduated with honor and distinction
He subsequently emgrated 70 Texas, when It regard
ed as of the States forming the Mexican republic
under recognized constitution, which the citizes
Texas TO support. When, however, the con-
stuton overthrow q Dictatorship established
its ruins armed force was sent into Texas %
enforce obedience from its citizens 70 its tyrannica
DEGREES, which demanded that all private arms
should be delivered up, and taxes paid without
eprcseutation--revout!on and resistance was
determined on by the American colonist. DR..
Jones took an active and prominent part, with
Lamar, Wharton, Graysou, Austin Rusk and others,
in proclaimng the Independence Of Texas and fighting
for its establishment He joined the forces under Gone
raj Houston, and was attached 10 General Lamar's
cavalry force, both - an officer and a. Z sur.
geon He was actively employed IN the memorable
battle of San Jacnto fought In April 1885, when santa
Anna was defeated and made prisoner. Dr. Jones was
mounted, and charged, with Iamars force the breast
works OF the enemy, who thrown into confusion,
while the infantry followed up the advantage and
put him TO flight. The horse pursued the enemy
till after dark, the watchword being Remember the
day, when he Was found secreted in q swamp by some
Texas rangers and carried into camp. was WE'LL
however, that they did not know who he wa,
until no carried into camp his life would have been
sunamariy taken by his cspors, who remembered the
Of Col flaming, and the sacrifice of life in the
Alamo 1t required all the influence General Houston
could exercise 10 him. General Lamar was in favor
Of trying him by a court martial and shooting him.
Houston, however, overruled matters and caused Santa
Anna ultimately To be sent back To Mexico under pledges
that he never redeemed.
Dr. JONES' in returning towards the camp after night
from tie pursuit the battle ground the having
in the mean time risen, found wounded Mexican
soldier seated on the ground and eousy begging for as
sistance.
The doctor Of generous and humane feelings
He dsnounted and assisted the poor fellow to mount his
the kexcsn's around him. that he ooulc hold
until they reached the camp. On the way the Men
can managed 70 get few dollars from bis
refused TO take, and begged the wounded man
TO keep them for future On reaching the camp the
Doctor had him quietly taken from the horse and pro-
ceeded TO dress his wounds and TO make him comfort
able he could The Mexican recovered and filed
with the warmest feelings OF gratitude towards his bene
factor. The Doctor afterwards became prominent
civilian and TO be Secretary of State of Independent
Texas and, at time when Texas was endeavorng 10 en-
ter the family of nations the most favorable terms,
his diplomatic and other State papers exhibited marked
ability, ana were written in style and with force
which would have reflected credit on similar ONCE In
much older States. His able discharge Of the responsible
duties won for him the applause and admiration Of
people both in and Of Texas. He was subse-
quenty elected President Of the republic by q
large popular vote OF the people This high
orice he Allied with great credit to himself and use
fu:ness 70 the State. He was an advocate for annex
alton TO the Urfted States and gave the weight OF his
influence IN that direction He subsequently retired to
his farm and ceased to great extent 10 take active
part il public affairs He a remarkable for bis
unostenatous and unobrusive quiet department. yet he
Of pleasing address and attractive social habits Tho
sudden and unlocked for termination Of his life, in
mature manhood, will doubt be deeply depioIed by
large circle Of friends both in Texas and in the United
States
Mr.. JonN GRxES, comedian Of high repute, died at
Memphis, Tenn, Doc %. Mr.. Green one Of the old
actors In the Union, and was, VIC believe, Phia-
dcphian by birth He celebrated In Irish Characters
and likewise In the orusty fathers and rich uncles in the
old school Of comedies. In Philadelphia, Albany, Now
Orleans and other cities, he prime favorte. Mr..
Greco played in New York some years since, aud WAS
quite popular OF late Mr. Green has been tho
cessful manager OF the Nashville and Memphis theatres
Mr.. +. NJ KENT, comedian, native Of Philadelphs, died
in this city few dsys ago, aged a. He made his derst
NJ the Arch under Mr. Burtons management, and soon
after went California where actor and manager he
WAS very popular. He was = member OF Laura keenc g
company Inst sca5op.