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32 TEXAS HISTORY STORIES
and Stephen barely escaped with his life. He got ashore
on the plantation of General Wade Hampton, who
treated him with great kindness and gave him every
assistance. He stayed here till the river fell. Having
procured another boat and raised his cargo, he proceeded
on his journey without further accident, returning
home during the winter by land.
One who knew Austin at this time describes him as a
young man of much promise. He was educated, gentlemanly
in his manners, kind and gentle in disposition,
and a hard worker. These qualities soon won for him
the good will of his neighbors, and when but twenty
years of age he was elected to the Missouri legislature.
They were so well pleased with him that he was returned
again and again for six years. While in the legislature
he was distinguished for his strength of mind,
good sense and business habits. He was straightforward
and honest in his dealings with all men. An eminent
man who served with him in the legislature wrote
of him: "Never during all these years did I ever hear of
his truth, honor or integrity being called in question."
Austin now moved from Missouri to Arkansas to
open up a farm. His good name followed him, and the
people here soon learned to love and trust him as those
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Littlejohn, E. G., 1862-. Texas History Stories: Ellis P. Bean and Stephen F. Austin., book, 1901; Richmond, Virginia. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth14383/m1/34/: accessed May 6, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.