The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-11-20
DEATH OF Gen. SAM. HuUsrOS.
As the announcement Of the death of Gel
Houston CON es In N. nov thr.ugh rxo a ,H.,a,

the announcement Of the death of Gen
Houston cones to Us nOw through Ixo different
chsnhels-Na- hviIle suc GaivesIon-both con.
curing as 10 the day Oh which the event took
place. We Incline to believe that it is true. Ii
may be harsh thing tO say. but il is true new.
ertheiess, that il old San JaciuIO" had died q
Year ago, his memory would have been cherish.
ed by u'iilions and millions Of his country mrn,
who will nov only think II him as one who, after
having maiDtaned The d < of his country on
many we'll fought field, had not the moral cour.
age 10 stand by that fas when it most needed
his support.
! Gen. Houston was born near Lexington, Rock.
bridge county, Virginia, March 9, 1888, thus
making him over 6e years OF age at the time Of
his reported death. He is said 10 have been a
descendant oi the Scottish Covenaniers, who
emigrated TO Pennsylvania early in the egh-
| teenth century. His father was Revolutionary
| ofhcer, and at his demise, the widow, tall
| strong, athletic woman plunged into the wilder.
ness vi tennessee, With Eer six SONS aud three
daughters Sam. was sent 10 the Academy,
which had just been opened there, and il short
time became a thorough master Of POps's trans.
latiOn vi the Iiiad.
Upon being refused the study Of Latin, on sp.
plicatOn, BY the teacher, Sam. resolved never
10 study any other books. He was put into
store, against his will, and he soon evinced
disre!ish ior tins mode OF hie, and sbscOBded,
taxing up his Il sidence among the Indians, BY
whom he was well received, aud among whom
be remained Tor three years. Though but is
years OF age, he was SIX teet tall, and an expert
aid active hunter, hence his great esteem among
the tribe. He was adopted by the chief, aud
soon afterwards in an action with the British
aud Indians, III 1872 he received two rifle and
All arrow wound. His brave and determined
manner in this action soon attracted the notice
oi Gen. jackson, and lie was promoted to lieu
tenancy.
In subsequent action he received a severe
wound Ia the shoulder, which laid him up, ard
during his Illness charges were made against him
oi too mucn Zeal Ia preventing the lawful im.
portatIon oi negroes through Florida" The
Charges were uRtouuded but never the less he re.
signed his command. and commenced the study
OF law He was a proficient scholar, and soon
showed bis abilities in his elevation 10 the Office
OF District Attorney, aud as a member Of the
House Oi Representatives. He was reelected
to the latter by all amos; unanimous vote. He |
always took great interest il the welfare of the |
Indians, aud was indignant at their treatment |
received at the hands OF the whites These |
h% series S R1&s &s %s anS sS Vs
cred dollars, which was removed by Gen. Jack.
son.
From this time his progress was rapid. In one
OF his battles his loss Only killed and 26 |
wounded, while that Of the enemy was $50 kill
ed, POS wounded, and 73O taken prisoners This
serves as fair sample of his fighting proves
de afterwards became President and Governor
OF Texas, and he was one Of the first Senators
rom Texas after she became State, where he
until 1859 He became attached to
The native American or Know Nothing Party, and
was strongly urged as nominee for the Presi
iency by that political organization. In 1858
ne was defeated for United States Senator BY j.
W. Hemphiil, but on his return to Texas be ras
elected Governor. During the past civil war he
las become identified "ltn the Confederate States
'f America, and his good name and fame, bith-
'rro achieved under ,he UniOn, have, conse
luently, become impaired.-N. Y. 2iwes