Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11

WnelmeQ the Mexican army under
General Santa Anna, and won the in.
dependence of Texas, April 81, 1886
a monument to commemorate this de-
cisive event is erected on the site OF
the battlefield, and the entire tract Of
ground occupied by the two forces.
embracing 194 acres, was purchased
by the State last year and made into
n State park. The monument is a
plain, marble shaft, fifteen feet high.
bearing impressive inscriptions on the
four faces Of the base, which are
fitting testimonials of the valor of the
small band of heroes who fell in the
battle, and Of those who survive.
These read in order. on north face:
DEAD ON THE FIELD OF
HONOR"
Bns relief of Lone Stare, encircled
with olive and oak leaves.)
B. r. BRIGHAM,
San Jacinto.
Two DAYS BEFORE THE BAT
TIE"
'This morning we are in preparation
to meet Santa Anna. It is the only
chance of saving Texas. From time
to time, have looked for reinforce.
ments in vain. We will have about
seven hundred men to march with
besides the camp guard. We 60 to
conquer. 1t is wisdom, growing out
Of necessity to meet the enemy now;
every consideration enforces it. No
previous occasion would justly it. the
troops are in fine spirits and now is
the time for action. We shall use our
best efforts to fight the enemy to such
advantage as will insure victory,
though the odds are greatly against
us. l leave the results in the hand of
wise God, and rely upon his provi.
dence. My country will do justice to
those who serve her. The rights for
which we fight will be secured and
Texas free.
"SAM HOUSTON"
"REMEMBER THE ALAMO"
On west face:
THE DAY AFTER THE BATTLE"
"The sun was sinking in the horizon,
as the battle commenced, but at the
close of the conflict the sun of liberty
and independence rose, never, 1t is to
be hoped, to be obscured by the clouds
of despotism. We have read of deeds
of chivalry and perused with ardor,
the annals of war. We have contem-
plated with the highest emotions of
sublimity, the loud-roaring thunder,
the desolating tornado, and the with,
ering simeon Of the desert; but neith-
er of these, nor all, inspired us with
the emotions like those felt on this
occasion. There was great cry, which
prevailed the ranks-'Remember the
Alamo Remember La Bahia and
these words electrified all-'Onwardr
was the cry. The unerring aim and
irristible energy of the Texans could
not be withstood. 1t was freeman
fighting against the minions of tyran-
ny, and the result proved the Unequal
ity of such a contest.
"SAM HOUSTON"
"WILL YOU COME TO THE
BOWER"
"The last line Is the refrain the
Texans sang, just before going into
the battle:
On south side:
'|This monument is placed at the
grave OF Benjamin Rice Brigham,
who fell at the battle of San Jacinto,
April 81, 1886. Eight Others fell with
him, whose remains rest near his:
Leonard S. Blakey,
Matthias Cooper,
Thomas P. Fowler,
]. G. Hale,
George A. Lamb,
Dr. William Motley,
A. Il. Stevens,
Olwyn J. Trask.
"This stone is placed here to mark
the spot where these heroes sleep and
to perpetuate a knowledge Of their
names and deeds to coming genera
tions, by the voluntary contributions
of private citizens Of TeXas--1SS7.
"REMEMBER GOLIAD."
1t is said that the old soldiers who
fought at san Jacinto We're never given
to jest about the events Of that day
The contest lasted just eighteen min
utes from the first Are Of the Texans,
until they had complete possession of
the Mexican camp. The Texans had
two killed and twenty-three wounded,
six fatally. The MeXicans had six
and thirty killed, two hun.
dred and eight wounded, and seven
hundred and thirty were taken prls-
oners, including Santa Anna. This
was one Of the most memorable bat
ties of history, and outclasses that of
New Orleans In the fruits Of the great
victory won that day A patriotic
order, known as '"rhe Daughters OF
the Republic Of Texas" was given a
charter on March 8, 1905, and has
Of over 300. Its object, as