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WAR SONG.
They conic, they come, the ruthless band,
To enforce the tyrants foul decree,
'To desolate this smiling land,
The dwelling of the fair and free :
Sons of the1 west, the hour has come
Of victorjr or martyrdom.
These fields our brows have oft bedew'd,
As bloom'd the desert with our toil,
Shall be in blood more deep cmbru'd,
Ere thraldom stains the Texian soil :
When bleach our bones on every plain,
Then wolves luay greet Santa Anna's reign.
When shall the aspiring traitor learn
The cost of such a dreary sway
Behold yoru warriors, few but stern,
Who front the invader's broad army
True as the rifle to its aim
Each heart is to the cause they claim.
On, gallant souls, where glory calls,
And God and freedom be the cr)T ;
Where one devoted patriot falls
An hundred ruffian slaves shall die, T "
And should they win one conquer'd rood,
'Tis with a slaughter'd legion strew'd.
On, while heroic shades look down
And view your kindred ranks with pride,
Your sires who fought with Washington,
Your brethren who with Mina died,
"Shame not 'our race they cry, j'c brave,
Preserve a home or find a grave."
"Blcss'd are the bowers no storms invade,
Where plenty reigns and hearts are warm,
Bless'd are the free whose swords have made
Their dwellings safe from foes and harm,
But far more bless'd the valiant dead
Who die in honor's gory bed."
and the wondering sons of freedom shall, throughout after ages,
look up to its sublime inscriptions as the Israelites in the bosom
of the deep sea, look up to "the pillar of lire and the cloud" for
guidance and instruction. PIIOCIQN.
rX5e&a5zrvXS&&KSLDmJL WJ u
'"w uamessa
communicated.
Messrs. Editors,
At the present time, when the red clouds of war no longer
lift their terrific forms above our political horizon, and their
. muttering thunders are heard only in the distance, an interval
of calmness is allowed us to examine into the political history
of our country, in order that we may discover whether the foun-
dations of our present form of government have been laid with
"hay-stubble," or with those solid materials which, like adamant,
will endure me snocK oi ages. In our search after political
truth, there can be but little danger of wandering from the right
path, since the master spirits who have preceded us have so far
removed the almost inseperable obstacles which formerly ob-
structed it, that even the school-boys of the present day have
acquired a better knowledge of the great fundamental princi-
ples of political law, than many of the aged philosophers of an-
cient times. But without appealing at present to the writing of
a Montesquieu, a Vattel, a Paine, a Jefferson, or any other of
the great masters of political law, we will commence with truths
that are "self-evident," of which this is one: all governments
"derive their just powers from the consent of the governed." It
was in pursuance of this principle, that the articles of confeder-
ation were not the law of the land in the United States of the i
North, until the consent of the governed was first obtained, even
although the enemy were at their very doors. It was in con
formity with this principle, that the present constitution of that
country did not receive its political existence until about a year
after it had been framed .by the members of the convention,
appointed for that purpose; but the people had first formally sig-
nified their consent after it had undergone the severest scrutiny,
and been commented upon by the first politicians of the an-e.
From these illustrations, precedents, the high authority of one
of the most intelligent, the most republican, and the most patri-
otic people of the globe, shall we, their lineal descendants, ap-
y.i.M.. "Uim .iv., iv.ijuoxwj tu HU.UJ llMUna Jl J.IUI1 UUill UUCrtVj
taught us by the political writers of the past and present centu-
ries; scouting the great truth, that sovereignty belongs to the
people, solemnly declare, that a few individuals, invested with
certain definite powers, could, even from the emergencies of the
times, divest the sovereign people of every principle of sove-
reignty, and usurping all political power, compel a whole nation
to yield implicit obedience to a constitution framed by them,
but which was never promulgated; consequently had not derived-
its just powers from the consent of the governed, and
therefore had not received iti political existence; shall we be
so blinded by self-interest, or biased by prejudice, as not to see
that such an admission tends directly to the establishment of
arisiocratical doctrines, more subversive of democratical prin-
ciples than the rankest doctrines of the Hartford convention fe
deralists. Appealing to history, we learn that the federalists of
the United estates were among the foremost in weighing the
adoption of the constitution ; the people thereby signifying their
opinion, that the consent of the governed should be obtained
in order to ensure its political existence. Here the strange doc-
trine is adhered to by some, that our constitution derives its ex-
istence from the time of its adoption, by a portion of the dele-
gates authorized only to frame it, and declare that it must be
binding upon the sovereign people until that people had rejected
it; when the people-could not reject or adopt it, from the fact j
mat 11 nau never been made known to them. The despotic
Napoleon dared not support a doctrine like this, fearing the re-
publican principles disseminated by Lafayette; he declared that
his imperial code should not be binding upon the people, until
THE TEXIAN STAR.
XXD JOUXAL Or COMJLEKOE -VXD Ki:WS.
" Were it left for mo to decide whether we should have :i government without
newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate to
prefer the latter." Thomas JErrEitsoN.
Believing that the establishment of a press within the jurisdiction
of Texas, would be a valuable auxiliary to the cause of independence
aud being anxious to have a medium through which to communicate with
the citizens of the United. States, and funds being necessary for the
establishment and maintenance of a press, those who may contribute
but 25 cents would aid in the diffusion of civil and religious liberty. A
contribution of 5 dollars will ensure the paper for one vcar. which will
be published weekly or scmi-wceld-, as the amount of patronage shall J
determine. The columns of the STAR will contain accurate o-eom-a-I
pineal and topographical information of the country, manners, customs,
&c, of the republic of Texas and the adjacent states, and also of the
different tribes of Indians, most or all of which informations will be va-
luable to the citizens of the United States. In addition to which, it will
detail the movement of the armies, and of the different battles, furnish
a correct list of killed or wounded, together with the most important
incidents which may occur; and those who distinguish themselves shall
receive, in addition to the applause of the present generation, a more
lasting memento, through the Star, which, it will be the endeavor of the
proprietor, to make worthy the title of history's text-book.
Major general M. Hunt, being fully satisfied with the integrity of
iuu imuiiauui, uiu UUUlJf HUUCUOUS 101' UlC SUCCeSS Ot thfi nnffirnrier.
has consented to lend his aid to the furtherance of the object. Those
who may wish to contribute, can do so personally, or by mail, post paid,
iu ycutjiui xxuntjui any one oi me leaders ot emigrants under Ins com-
mand, who are authorised to receipt for the same; or when money is
i-.ui.eu uy couuiuuuon or sunscription ot one or more, it may be placed
hi the deposite banks, at the following places, subject to the order of
general Hunt, or one of his authorized officers, viz: Charleston, Nor-
folk, New-York, Nashville, Memphis, Louisville and New-Orleans.
If a sufficient number of subscribers should not be obtained, (of
which there is little doubt) the money will be appropriated in the same
manner as omer donations, but subject to withdrawal by the donors.
The Star will be edited by an association of gentlemen competent
to the task.
Persons will be particular in writing their names and that of thm'r
post office legibly so that no mistake shall occur.
Since the prospectus of the Texian Star was first issued, the sub-
scriber has received encouragement sufficient to insure its publication.
The first number, it is expected, will be issued before active hostilities
shall have again commenced. W.JYL SAVAGE,
, . NOTICE.
npiIR Subscriber having been appointed administrator of the estate of
James Bradley deceased, hereby notifies all persons indebted to said estate
to make paj meat, and all those having claims against said estate, will present
the same within the time prescribed by law. ALEX. RUSSELL, Adnir.
Brazoria, September 16, 1S36 tf.
THE owner mil sell a half league of first rate land, situated on the Bernard
title indisputable, as he has "stood up to the rack" when there was no
"fodder;" consequently, the purchaser will have nothing to apprehend from
section 8 of the General Provisions of the present Constitution no danger of
vexatious and protracted law suits some 3, 5, 10 or 20 years hence. For further
particulars enquire at tnisoliicc.
30
NOTICE.
HAVING been authorised by the Government, to raise a corps of regular
Cavalry for the army of Texas, in the county of San Antonio de Bexar
to serve during the present war, notice is hereby given to individuals desirous
of enlisting for that time, to apply to the Lieut. Col. of Cavalry, John N.
Segum, commandant of Bexar, and thev will lie rnrmvpd nn h trn.c ,o
scribed by law. JOHN N. SEGUIN.
Columbia, September 20, 1836 2m.
TO AH WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
AVING been informed that there are certain persons settling on and
committing waste on the lands of the heirs of Josnnh TT. TTnwlrfns T hro..
by notiy all such persons to remove from said lands, and to cease their devas-
tation immediately, or they will be prosecuted and punished with all the rigor
of the law. J. S.D. BYROM,
'Agent and attorney in fact far the
. n heirs of Joseph H. Hawkins.
Brazoria, Oct. 8, 1836- 33.3
IiOST,
A T Columbia, on Thursday, 6th inst., a small pocket-book containing the
W. C. White &. Co's receipt for my draft on Bogart & Hoops, N. Orleans:
for $1516 68 cts., dated Port Gibson, January 5th, 1836, at twelve montb.3
date.
Wm. Hunter's note for $500, payable to Litson Purdy or order. '
Also cne hundred and twenty dollars, in paper money, among which was
one 50 bill, bank of Louisiana.
The finder will be liberally rewarded, by depositing the above with W. C.
White &. Co.
Columbia, October IQjkh, 1836.
Oct. 11 3t
WM. WALKER.
P. S. Remmittances made ("post paid to the subscriber, will hn
attended to, prior to the 15th September, or as above directe d, previos'
tU 111U.L UillU.
Papers friendly to the cause will please insert the above as often
as convenient.
Oxford, N. C, Aug. 28, 183G.
NOTICE.
(Pat Department,
Columbia, Oct. 8,.1836.
Satisfactory information bavins been received nt this Tlpnnrtmonf. thn
the certificates issued from this office have been counterfeited, and that counter-
feits are in circulation, this notice is given in order that persons may be on
their guard against such impositions.
GEO. W.'POE,
n , , Acting Pay-Master General.
Oct. 11
THIS is to give notice that a bond given in 1835, by Henry Williams and
wife to Henry C. G. Summers, for the transfer of one fifth of league, No 5,
on the cast side of Colorado, belonging to the heirs of Smalley, will not be
complied with, because said Summers has failed to fulfil his reciprocal bond to
us : therefore, this is to caution all persons against trading in or receiving said
bond- , , . HENRY WILLIAMS.
Columbia, October 10, 1836. 33-3t
8
tmm mw mw
SITUATED at the head of navigation, on the West bank of Buffalo Bayou
is now for the first time brought to public notice because, until now, the
nrnnnptnrc trpro Tint innltr4n n(rnH 4. u ui; ?xi it. i . '
,..-,.. ,... ..i.wi.uuj iu vuvi it iu me iiuuuu, wiui ineauvantaecs ol cap-
ital and improvements. l
The city of Houston is located at a point on the river which must ever
command the trade of the largest and richest portion of Texas. By reference
to the map, it will be seen that the trade of San Jacinto, Spring Creek, New
Kentucky and the Brazos, aboe and below Fort Bend, must necessarily come
in flue nllftn itwl iii'tl n4- 4kfn 4-? A j I. i . . J .
.w uo j,.., ., tun ,n. mia uuiu jvurruiiL uie empioj'mcnt oi at least Om;
Million Dollars of capital, and when the rich lands of this country shall be
- , . !. 1V LU 1U, muting 11, oeyonu ail uount, tiic rcatuntc-
rior commercial emporium of Texas.
km x"ucl,lJ' oi Houston is distant lo miles from the Brazos ri er, 30 miles, a
little JNorth of East, from San Felippe, 60 miles from Washington, 40 miles
from Lake Creek, 30 miles South West from New Kentucky, and 15 miles by
watcr and 8 or 10 by land abote Ilarrisburg. Tide water runs to this place
and the lowest depth of water is about iix feet. Vessels from New Orleans or
lNcw York can sail without obstacle'to this place, and steamboats of the forc-
es t class can run down to Galveston Island in 8 or 10 hours, in all seasons of
the year. It is but a few hours sail down the bay, where one may take an ex-
cursion of pleasureand enjoy the luxuries offish, fowl, oysters and sea bathin-.
Galveston harbor being the only one in which vessels drawing a large draft of
water can navitralc, must ncccssarilv render the WnmL tlm o-rmt n-,min,i
commercial depot of the country.
'Pi. ;i.. :.i-tt i . f ..
V rlLJ ' iA"uion must r.c tiic place where arms, amunitions and provi-
LB CAJSDEY LAND FOR SAI.E.
A LEAGUE leas two labors, situated about 6 miles below the head of Bay
Prairy, known as league No 10, fronting on said prairie, and running
back, and crossing Old Caney Creek. Said league was surveyed and deeded in
18-2o. For particulars, refer to Thos. H. Borden, Columbia, or to
n ., , - . . . ROBERT SCOBEY,
Bailey's Prairie. 33 3
ABXDQVESKRA.TOR'S NOTICE.
THE subscriber, having been appointed Administrator" on the estate of
David McCormack deceased, notifies all persons indebed to make pay-
ment immediately, and those having claims to present them within the 'legal
time, or they will be barred. MANSEN McCORMACK.
33-3
Administrator.
sions for the srovcrnment will be stored, because, situated in the very heart of
the country, it combines security and the means of easy distribution, and a na-
tional armory will no doubt very soon be established at this point.
I here is no place in Texas more health-, having an abundance of excel-
lent spring water, and enjoying the sea breeze in all its freshness. No place in
Icxas possesses so many advantages for building having Pine, Ash, Cedar and
Uak m inexhaustible quantities: also the t:ill ami hn.-iiitifnl TUf,i;n ,.,.,. ,
.' nuantitlCS: also the tall anil hn.infifnT TUfirrn.Kn ,.,.,. ,
I 1 T- ,1 - . -. . - " ..-w..uUUj,i,1U
uuuiiu.uiuu. in tne vicinity arc line quarries of stone.
Nature appears to have designated this place for the future seat of Govern-
ment. It is handsome and beautifully elevated, salubrious and well watered
ami now 111 the very heirt or centre of population, and will be so for a length'
-i 1C to COnie" lt com!)ines tmj important advantages: a communication
with the coast and foreign countries, and with the different portions of this Re
public. As the country shall improve, rail roads will become in use, and will
be extended from this point to the Brazos, and up the same, also from this up to
the head waters of San Jacinto, pmhrnnino- thnt n-li r-r..,.,f,- ,i ; .. .-...
years the whole trade of the upper Brazoswill make its way 'into Gaheston
Bay through this channel.
Reparations are now making to erect a water Saw Mill, and a lariro Pub-
iio iiousu ior accommodation, will soon be opened. Steamboats now run in
tins river, and will in a short time commence running regularly to the Wand
I he proprietors offer the lots for sale on moderate terms to those who desire
to improve them, and invite the public to examine for themselves.
A. C. ALLEN, for
a ,miiMf r A- c- & J- K. ALLEN.
August 30, 183G. 6m
''''oCoromerraal Bulletin, of New Orleans, Mobile Advertiser, the Globe,
at V ashington, Morning Courier and New York Enquirer, Nv York Herald,
and Louisnlln P11M1V Alvrt7enl. .,. .. ...j .- ... n.2 ,. .. .'
- " -' ..i nw K.-1JUVSLU11 lu ni.uiu uiri'u insertions 01 tins
advertisement, and forward their bills to this office for payment.
TAKB3V UP
TWO stray oxen: one white and red, branded 0,with a bar across it, crop
off the right, and half crop off the left ear: the other black and white
jjv., -umu .vim au uimer-&iti un uie rignt car, ana an overbit off the
left. Jsaid oxen were valued by W. M. Head and William Barrjctt at 40.
The owner of said oxen will come forward, prove property- pay charges, and
take them awav. P R SPFAWP
Gin Place; Oct. 7, 1836. ' J 34.3
PERSONS wishing to pay the dues on land granted them, are hereby noti-
fied thattreasuay orders are received in payment.
G. BORDEN Jr.
Collector for tlie Department of Brazos.
Columbia, Oct. 21, 1836.
Persons having sent treasury orders to make payment on land, are herecy
notified that it is necessary the party making navment should bo nrownf -
nnflinm'n ?nron nnr. -J. 1 i Ci 1- i - .' .' .
.inning ouinvy jiuisuu iu sign iuu icuuipi. which 11
the treasury.
is necessary to transmit to
G.B.
AM?imiTKATOI'
THE subscriber having been appointed Administrator onlhe estate of James
West, deceased, notifies all persons indebted to make navment immnrli.
atcly, and those having claims to present them within the legal time or they
will be barred. j. M. LYONS.
Brazoria, October o, 1836. 32-3t.
ABMIMISTRATIVE NOTICE.
THE subscriber, having been appointed administrator on the estate of Jesse
Strothcr deceased, notifies all persons indebted to make pa3'ment imme-
diately, and those having claims to present them within the legal time, or they .
will be barred. ROB. SCOBEY.
Uailey's Prairie, Oct. 20, 1836.
353
its promulgation. When was our constitution promulgated? I
appeal 10 tne mstory oi i exas, and to the nation at large. Was
the constitution of this republic known to the citizens of this
country until some time in July or August? The answer is
known to all, it was not. Then even allowing the aristocratic
proposition, that it was binding until rejected by the people, in-
stead of the truly democratic one, that it was binding only from
tne time oi its adoption; how could the people reject it until
they knew it was in existence as a writing, not to say a law.
Admit that the constitution derives its political existence from
the time of its adoption by the convention, and its foundation
rest on "hay and stubble," uncertainty hangs over its very birth,
for even its formal adoption by the convention is doubtful; it
must fall' by the repeated attacks of enlightened and intelligent
republicans, who, like the great democratic party of the United
States, increasing in numbers as knowledge is more generally
diffused, and the great principles of political liberty, better
known as abhoring every principle of aristocracy, will never rest
sausiiea until it is nased upon that sure foundation, the consent
of the governed: then, revised and amended by the wisdom of
mture generations, side by side with that of the United Slates
of the north, it shall lift its awful form over the ocean of time,
SIO REWAKJ&.
ITKAYED or stnlcn from Columbia, about the 1st inst., an .
) horse, about 15 hands high, seven or eight years old, ral
$25 MEWAR. -
STOLEN from the subscriber, on the evening of 17fh inst., a
large grey horse, about fifteen hands high, marked S, on the
left shoulder. Whoever will return said horse to Beason's, at
the crossing of the Colorado, will receive the above reward.-
i war. house.
TliE subscriber having been appointed administrator on the estate of Jas.
Cook, deceased, notifies all persons indebted to said estate to make pay-
ment immediately, aud those having claims against the same, will please pre-
sent them within the time prescribed by law, otherwise they will be barred
Oct. 3, 1336. 31-3 ii. L. COOK. '
American sorrel
Trillion nn rlA lnnlr
about the head, one or both hind feet white. The above reward will be paid
on delivering the said to colonel Eberly, at Columbia.
31"3 WM. J. EATON.
810 ISEWAHB.
LOST or stolen a white or light grey horse, red cars, had several brands,
among the others, the following O, belonging to A. P. Buths, lost at Co-
litto. The horse has been seen at Columbia, witliin a few days. Any person
delivering said horse to Syh ester Bowrien will receive the above reward. 31-3
NOTICE.
I hereby give notice that I have made my wife, Martha Stafford, my lawful
agent and attorney to take possession of all my property in Texas, and to
transact all my business therewith concerned.
WILLIAM STAFFORD.
Orleans, Sept. 27, 1836. 343
NOTICE.
COX.UMIBIA MACES.
Tiii vuiiiuiuiii uin win oe openeu ior any norse, mare or "eldin"- to run
on the 21, 22 and 23 of November next, as follows: uuin' t0 run
First day, for one mile and repeat.
Second da-, for one mile.
Third day, for one mile, untied horses .
The track will be put in good order immediately, by the undersi-ned, and
will be guided by the Nashville rules aud regulations.
-JACOB EBERLY,
JOHN CHAFFIN,
GEORGE BROWN.
Columbia, Oct. 20, 1836. 35-3
PITJBIilC NOTICE.
TID3 Steamboat YELLOW-STONE, Thomas W. Gray-
son Master, will make trips, for the service of the public,
between Quintana and Washington, on the Brazos, when
the stale of the water will permit; anil will convey cargo
and passengers for anv of the fntrrmpil?nf rlno ri-
which she has superior accommodations, and will make equitable charges. For
the undertaking and prosecution of this arrangement, thn Vpllnw-Kfnrm will
require snpplies of wood, at the undermentioned nlaces. wlnVh will m naiH fnr-
ALEXANDER RUSSEL has been fully authorized and empowered to .ntlV'iv'' at S3 Pcr cori, for good ash or hackberry split fine and 4 feet Ion?,
transact my business; his acts I hereby sanction in advance. At Washington, 20 cortfs of wood will be wanted.
Columbia, Oct. 10, 1836. 34-4
JOHN A. WHARTON.
'NTRUMENTS, Writings, Conveyancing, and Translations from the Span-
ish will be executed with fidelity bv Borden &Co.. wlm iill nUn nc
the land office shall be opened, act as Agents in selecting
titles for persons entitled to the same under the law, or f
the Republic. Tenn, faorab!c.
by Borden & Co., who mil also as soon as
land and procuring
for services rendered
Columbia September 20, 1836 tf.
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS for sale at
thi Office. Price 12 cents. ct!j,t 2() 30
Between Washington and Groce's plantation 100
At or near Groce's, 50
At San Felipe do Austin, 50
At or near Muskogee Bluff, 50
At Richmond, 100
At or near Henry Jones's, 100
In the neighbourhood of Big Creek, ... 50
At or near Bolivar, 100
At any convenient landing place between '
Marion and Quintaua, 300
:iltf
THOS. W. GRAYSON
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