Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-09
OLD SAN JAo1Nro AND rHE CONFEDERATE

STATES
The Texas Civilian publishes letter from Gen Hous.
son dated Cedar Point Texas Sept l2h, 1861 in which
referring to misrepresentation Of his vews and position
that have been set afoat, he says.
"Previous to the act of secession BY Teas and whilst
the measure was Of argument aud opinion my opn-
ion of Il open and avoved and my opposon 70 tne
acts of the Convention not concealed but on all De-
coming occasions fully expressed nor did cease that
expreson Of opposition to the measure OF Secession un
M The psopl, scaaesced In It, when a. one OF them
unbestaney assented to this conclusion; since which
time have attempted to throw no impeachment 10 tne
vay of this action; but on the contrary nave performer
All the acts Of dufu aud loyal citizen OF the southern
Confederacy This was doing more than what bet anne
NE for have lived and acted upon the prcipe tina. AL
nrbjo officers should obey the will OF their
and all private czers support the Government WHICH Sc
cures to them their liberties.
Whilst the Convention ives in session presented
Communication to the Legislature, accompanying isso
utiops forwarded to by the Executive OF tennessee
ON the subject Of coercion in which denounced un'
ou.lif sdy such measure Of Federal policy Since then
nv opinion has undergone no change. nave seen no,
necessity nor have any desire TO see my name
in the newspapers either as speechmaker OF CORES
pondent In these matters my "occupatioas gone and
now write for the purpcs, Of removing any deluson
that may be resting upon the minds Of fenas or enc
mics. -,
he'd It in my power for was rendered the aia Oh sew
enty thousand men and to sustain myself 10 Tex
Az by adherrg TO Union but this rejected and IN
return for the offer gave my advice to the federai
Government that i wanted no money! desreu 10 VI
Gee and wished for no troops-6ut Mr.: Lincoln was
wise ard wished to confer benefit upon the country 20
would cvacuate Forts Pckens and Sumter, recall al
the Federal troops from Texas and not take the conn'
sci of su h men az General Scott or his Administration
would be disgraced. Notwithstanding this, when my
message reported to Mr. Ircon by bis own messe.
GER appeared from confidential etterwIiters 10 wash
no,on that he did not believe that his agent had been
faithful in the discharge Of his trust in reporting
nv oppion To this conclusion he was led, no DOUBT
by the editors referred to- piling and repeating tho
charges upon my reputation OF abolition and treason to
the South So strong his belief as stated by the
writer in these ,nder that he Immediately fesolEed 10
send another messenger and troops to the South.
:. Ny only son above the years OF child.
hood and he is only stripping Of eighteen, attached
himself to the first company that was raised in the neigh
borhood has been mustered into service for during the
war aud Is dchargng the duties OF soldier equipped
10 meet the enemies of tie Southern Conteteracy and
In addition TO this no less than four nephews have enlist
ed for during the var apd are now their march to
Virginia. might cite these IS evidsnca' in vindcaon
of myself If chose to do, but such not the object
Il being merely done for the qualification OF Boosting
little and let those who most forward in seces.
sion see whether they have done more than have and
am wiling to do for the Southern Confederacy. And
more than this have threp other nephews who have
been in Virginia from the commencement OF the war
| with the other Southern s.es. y
The time has been when there was powerful Union
sentiment in Texas and willingness the pirt OF ma.
ny true patriots give Mr.. Lincoln fair trial in the
administration Of the Federal Government. There was
also time when many Of the best men in the country
hoped that by energetic demonstration they might
bring about reconstruction of the Government upon
such prns!es as might guarantee the rights OF the
South. These times have passed. BY, while Union and
recops,ucton have become obsolete terps II ever
mentioned 1t Is only In reference to past events II
there Il any Union sentiment in Texas, am not april
sed Of IT, When the millions of Psrsia invaded Greece,
the Spartans not moo united in defence Of their
country and liberties than is Texas united In support OF
the Southern oOnfederaOy.
Me- Lincoln and his cabinet have usurped the powers
Of Congress and have waged agains. the Sovereign
Statcs and have thereby only absolyed the States
bat U the people Of the several States from their ALE
giapce his 60. esnpen the Federal Government hav-
ing ceased to eIs, by his acts Of ssIrbStion He has
through his officers suspended the writ OF habcas s'r.
pus, the buwark of American liberty, and proclaimed
martial sw 10 sovereign States. II am to rely on the
current intelligence Ct the dav, he has through his Ma
law in Missouri, and assumed tie civil administration o.
the affairs Of that State, thereby Ignoring the Consitu-
ton anj Getting at nought the sovereignty Of the people,
and has 10 fact with More than Vandac malgniy and
Gothic hatred soughyt to inc,te sesys insrreeton in
thst sste II the last feather had been saptiag to
break the esmes bsc tbs act OF atrccty would Rave
supplied L. HIS acts and feelings sued sc have never
| filled to characterize the heart Of renegade
II Mr.. Lincola he tina aggressor by invading
the soil of sovereign State and causing the blood Of her
SOUS TO he she'd even in the neghbobood Of the sacred
renisi as of toI aer having become President
upon sectional issue, der!gaqon e tie teaching OF
his farewell address wishes 10 make REPUTATION the
wrongs inflicted he has but one course Left and 10 my
opinion that lie 10 propose IN armlsce tnst sna
withdraw all tn, Federal troops from Virginia, suspend
the action Of the Federal orcesia all the Southern Safes
AM the Confederate authorities at the same time guaran-
teeng that they WI not advance their troop, into any
territory not occupied BY tbep Until the meeting OF the
Confederate and Federal Congresses at hetf meet fs.
sion Should this be parsusd there little doubt
but that the good sense and patriotism OF the two sec.
tons would adept such would restore pesc,,
arres. tbs father destruction Of human life, and restore
urea. eItSnt s presrsty Vt re two sseaoas' Tor
It cannot be imag-:N ~a! van h0p0 y 's'''Hs N'
Union can be realized.
fhe Sorth never reunite with the North nor can
the NoF eltesiGl aly rational hope Of her sutugaon
The var ia epdd the erester vii be the pro5a.
bility Of establishing friendly relations between the sec.
TONS and this cannot fail promote the mutual prosper
y of both Should this be disregarded, terrible res
possibility upon the heads of those who inter-
pose power or authority to lie contamination.
Trusting that no further Misrepresentation OF my opn-
ions and feelings may be entertained by any one, have
been thus explicit and submit them for what they are
worth to the world.
Very truly, your friend.
SAM HOUSTON