Texas has yet to learn submission to any oppression, come from what source it may.

My God, is it possible that all the people have gone mad? The civil war now being inaugurated will be as horrible as his Satanic Majesty could desire.

I humble myself before God, and there the list ends.

Texas will again lift it's head and stand among the nations. It ought to do so, for no country upon the globe can compare with it in natural advantages.

In the name of the constitution of Texas, which has been trampled upon, I refuse to take this oath. I love Texas too well to bring civil strife and bloodshed upon her.

I love Texas too well to bring civil strife and bloodshed upon her.

I am aware that in presenting myself as the advocate of the Indians and their rights, I shall stand very much alone.