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never be found wanting, I shall leave this evening for the west. I will take charge of 200 mounted men at the Colorado, and proceed with them for the purpose of making a reconnaissance. The information I shall gain will enable the Government to act promptly and energetically, if need be. I am ordered to take charge of the military operations. I hope to render a good account if the war goes on. A letter to the same gentleman explains the conclusion of this affair: Mercer's Ferry, Colorado River, January 17, 1838. dear sir: I wrote you in my last of my intention of going to San Antonio de Bexar with a small force, for the purpose of reconnaissance on the frontier, with the view of ascertaining the strength and composition of the enemy's forces, and how far they have been pushed on this side of the Rio Grande. Thus far I have been unable to raise the force I anticipated, the excitement of the false report of the investment of Bexar having subsided. I think it probable I sha
Texas (Texas, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
t abandoned her plans of subjugation, and that Texas needed every man she could draw to her standaryou remember the judge-advocate of the army in Texas, when you were in command as colonel on the La this double distinction on so fair a field as Texas. He had been disappointed in arriving too latonly be obtained by rest. The situation of Texas at this time was very critical. Confidential very low spirits as to our prospects, and deem Texas in a very critical situation. Huston was t His correspondence shows that the friends of Texas deemed his services of the first importance to He says: It is very evident the annexation of Texas to our Union is to form a subject of importancurned, as soon as he was able, in December, to Texas. His naturally buoyant temper had aided ing, with such force and such means as we have. Texas is now free, and will always be, while her citon the United States would gain even more than Texas. When, then, in the Northern States the oppos[19 more...]
San Antonio (Texas, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
rmed for the most part by Colonel Seguin at San Antonio, reported with certainty the enemy's force,arrival at this place, news reached us from San Antonio of the approach and investment of that devoe cause. Yesterday an express arrived from San Antonio, which informs us that the rumor was causedhe most energetic manner. The commander of San Antonio says that things bear a threatening aspect you in my last of my intention of going to San Antonio de Bexar with a small force, for the purposposed to his making his headquarters beyond San Antonio. On February 26th H. McLeod writes very em country, to ride down at their pleasure to San Antonio to trade, receive presents, and offer prisodicate a distance of about three miles from San Antonio. Not caring to discuss the delicate subjecn was already in motion in the direction of San Antonio. The dispatch from the Secretary of War, c were required of him, he would not involve San Antonio in his destruction. He therefore advanced
Cordoba (Spain) (search for this): chapter 7
Thus was this official death-warrant annulled by Providence. The coast of Texas was about the same time relieved from the depredations of the enemy by the French blockade of the ports of Mexico. General Johnston, having no troops to command and no present occupation, again wished to resign, but was so strongly dissuaded that, in June, he accepted a furlough and went to Kentucky. Colonel Hockley, who had succeeded Mr. Bee as Secretary of War, informed General Johnston, August 21st, of Cordova's revolt, which ended in smoke, however; and, apprising him that he was authorized to retain such officers as were necessary, added, You hold your rank, and are wanted. Most of the emigrants to Texas had gone thither with the hope of seeing it ultimately admitted as a State into the Federal Union. When they saw the possibilities of greatness in its vast territory and wonderful natural advantages, they felt assured that in its annexation the United States would gain even more than Texas.
South Carolina (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
of November, when he went to New Orleans, on a nominal furlough of three months, but really in the interests of the Texan Government. On December 22d President Houston wrote him that he had put him in nomination as senior brigadier-general of the army, and his commission bears that date. He was notified of this, January 11th, but was detained in New Orleans by business; so that it was not until January 31st that he was ordered to assume command of the army. General James Hamilton, of South Carolina, had, on December 22d, been tendered the post of major-general and the command of the army, but had declined on account of private business. General Johnston's appointment to command led to an affair that resulted in great suffering to himself; but, fortunately, in no injurious consequences to the republic. About the time Johnston withdrew from the army, Rusk, having grown tired of the mingled sedition and intrigue that continually annoyed him, had abandoned the command to Felix Hus
Nacogdoches, Tex. (Texas, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
the defenders. His companions were Leonard Groce and brother, and Major Bynum, of Rapides. Crossing the Sabine on the 13th of July, he arrived on the 15th at Nacogdoches, where he met General Sam Houston, the commander-in-chief, then in the full flush of his popularity. From Nacogdoches he went with Leonard Groce to his plantatNacogdoches he went with Leonard Groce to his plantation, on the river Brazos, where an adventure befell him that has been told in various ways, but of which the following is the true version. Hearing a great uproar near the house, Mr. Johnston seized his gun and hurried with Mr. Groce to the spot, where they found the dogs fighting a puma or American lion. The lion was playing havar army, and assigned to him the duties of adjutant-general of the republic. General Sam Houston, the commander-in-chief, who had seen him as he passed through Nacogdoches, also sent to him from that point, on the 9th of August, a commission as aide-de-camp, with the rank of major. These repeated marks of confidence show the inte
Lavaca (Texas, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
e occurrence: It has been so many years since I had the pleasure of seeing you that I am almost afraid you have forgotten me altogether. Do you remember the judge-advocate of the army in Texas, when you were in command as colonel on the Lavaca River in 1836? If you do not, I can possibly recall myself to your remembrance by mentioning a circumstance that may not have entirely escaped you. One morning, at General Green's tent, Major V-and I got into an accidental quarrel. He insulted me g me, you came thundering by, with your spurs in your horse's sides, and, with a tremendous grab, jerked his pistol out of his hand, which was all that saved my life. But for you, I should long ago have been eaten up by worms on the banks of the Lavaca. Can you wonder, therefore, that I have since retained the most grateful remembrance of you, and rejoiced at all calculated to promote your happiness as well as your fame? Colonel Johnston's success in organizing and disciplining the army wa
Matamoras (Indiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
that Huston should be appointed major-general, and receive the chief command. The expectation of an expedition against Matamoras about this time, however, occupied the attention and thus allayed the discontents of the camp; and, General Huston haviby rest. The situation of Texas at this time was very critical. Confidential communications to the President, from Matamoras, through Mr. John Ricord, confirmed for the most part by Colonel Seguin at San Antonio, reported with certainty the enemy's force, January 26th: in Matamoras, 2,855 men; and with Bravo, at Saltillo, 2,500 men; amounting, including detachments, to 5,500 soldiers, with 28 cannon and two mortars. This force was augmented, until, in March, it was estimated at 8,000 Mex, appeared as rival candidates. On the 8th of April the Government was startled by information, five days only from Matamoras, that a heavy column of invasion was already in motion in the direction of San Antonio. The dispatch from the Secretar
England (United Kingdom) (search for this): chapter 7
But, if it had been able to resist this aggression, still it fell short of measures essential to the security of Texas. Annexation to the United States was the general wish; and, if this could not be obtained, then independence, guaranteed by England or France. In either case a large immigration was desired by all Texans. Before any of these results could be calculated upon, it was necessary for Texas to prove herself able to protect her own borders. General Johnston, with the more enerent of insult and invective, a great revulsion of feeling occurred in Texas. President Houston withdrew the offer of annexation, and public attention was directed toward the maintenance of independence, with free trade and closer relations with England. In letters to General Johnston from prominent Texans, former enthusiasts for annexation, the opinion prevails that perhaps it is better thus. Others went further, disappointment adding bitterness to alienation. President Lamar, in his ina
Columbia (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
y, and was greatly reduced in strength. The Government felt the need of his services at the capital; and the Hon. John A. Wharton, Secretary of War, summoned him thither by an order, dated September 17, 1836, requiring him to discharge the duties of his office at that place. The Secretary's letter represents the greatest confusion as existing in the bureau, and relies upon Colonel Johnston's efforts to introduce better system and method. Proceeding with General Rusk, early in October, to Columbia, where the Congress was assembling, he entered upon his duties shortly before the inauguration of General Sam Houston as President of the Republic. Here he exercised the functions of his office satisfactorily until the 16th of November, when he went to New Orleans, on a nominal furlough of three months, but really in the interests of the Texan Government. On December 22d President Houston wrote him that he had put him in nomination as senior brigadier-general of the army, and his commissi
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