History of Texas, Together with a Biographical History of Milam, Williamson, Bastrop, Travis, Lee and Burleson Counties. Page: 38
[7], iv-vii, [2], 10-826, [2] p., [56] leaves of plates : ill., ports. ; 28 cm.View a full description of this book.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
88 HITR FTXS
however, when fears were excited by a litigation
that the public would recognize it as a
violation of the colonization law.
RELI(TON.
In regard to religion, the Texas colonists
at this early date had neither the opportunity
nor inclination to practice it. A traveler
there in 1831 says: "The people of this
country seem to have forgotten that there is
such a commandment as ' Remember the Sabbath
day to keep it holy.' This day is generally
spent in visiting, driving stock and
breaking mustangs." Having furnished the
required certificate of his Catholic faith, the
Anglo-American eased his conscience by refraining
from any practical expression of it.
In other respects than these already mentioned,
as causing dissatisfaction between the
State and the colonists, the government
showed itself otherwise favorably disposed toward
them. Hitherto they were left unmnolested
in the management of their internal
affairs. In 1827 and 1828 parties were authorized
to sink artesian wells, develop coal
mines, navigate the Rio Grande by steam, etc.
TIHE FINAL REVOLUTION.
The first indication of the approaching
crisis which resulted in the revolution for independence,
was in 1826, when the AngloAmerican
element of the population began to
resist oppression. The entering wedge is
thus very carefully described in Bancroft's
history.
"Hayden Edwards, in 1825, after much
trouble succeeded in obtaining from the Coahuila
and Texas government a coni-act to
settle 800 families on lands surrionding
Nacogdoches. Returning to the UnitedStates he spared no pains in endeavoring to
fulfill his contract, at the same time inducing
his brother, Major Benjamin W. Edwards, to
go to Texas and aid him in establishing his
colony. Foote says that the latter visited
Austin and had a long conversation with him
on the subject of Texas colonization; that
these two agreed that 'the firm establishment
in this favored country of the institutions of
civil and religious freedom, and the redemption
of a region from foreign rule which
rightfully belonged to the United States, and
of which they had been notoriously bereaved
by fraudulent negotiations, was desirable aid
practicable; but that they also agreed that the
colonies would have yet to suffer a great deal
before they would be strong enough to throw
off the yoke.' It is difficult, however, to believe
that Austin expressed any idea that
fraud had been practiced on the United
States.
6" In October, 1825, IIayden Edwards returned
to Texas and took up his residence at
Nacogdoches. He soon discovered that he
had difficulties to contend with that had
never troubled Austin. Portions of the lands
conceded to him were already occupied by
Mexican settlers, some of whom had been
driven from their homes after the destruction
of Long's expedition, and had recently returned.
Nacogdoches had again about 100
inhabitants, and certain of the villainous class,
formerly of the 'neutral grounds,' had taken
up lands. These latter, without regarding,
Edwards with any particular aversion, were
wholly averse to subordination; while the
Mexicans, jealous of his authority and angry
at an American being placed over them,
showed marked symptoms of unfriendliness.
There were, moreover, among them many
turbulent and bad characters, and not a few
fugitives from justice. The result was that,/
3H
HISSTORY F EXS
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This book can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Related Items
Other items on this site that are directly related to the current book.
History of Texas, Together with a Biographical History of Milam, Williamson, Bastrop, Travis, Lee and Burleson Counties. (Book)
Book containing a brief overview of the state of Texas and more specific focus on six specific counties, with extensive biographical sketches about persons related to the history of those places. An alphabetical index of persons who are included follows the table of contents at the front of the book.
Relationship to this item: (Has Format)
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Book.
Lewis Publishing Company. History of Texas, Together with a Biographical History of Milam, Williamson, Bastrop, Travis, Lee and Burleson Counties., book, 1893; Chicago, Illinois. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth29785/m1/40/?rotate=270: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.