The life and writings of Rufus CBurleson, DD., LLD., containing a biography of DrBurleson by HonHarry Hayens; . ddeddignity and lustre to the national flag. Thus Texans madetriumphant efforts at the promptings of patriotism in sweep-ing Texas of Mexican soldiers, but in doing so they fosteredthe power which was to control the destinies of Mexico, and todrench her own beautiful prairies in blood. The historical events which followed are not only out ofplace in this brief view of early education in Texas, but aretoo well known to be recited. After the treacherous and blood-thirsty usurper, Santa
The life and writings of Rufus CBurleson, DD., LLD., containing a biography of DrBurleson by HonHarry Hayens; . ddeddignity and lustre to the national flag. Thus Texans madetriumphant efforts at the promptings of patriotism in sweep-ing Texas of Mexican soldiers, but in doing so they fosteredthe power which was to control the destinies of Mexico, and todrench her own beautiful prairies in blood. The historical events which followed are not only out ofplace in this brief view of early education in Texas, but aretoo well known to be recited. After the treacherous and blood-thirsty usurper, Santa Anna, secured his power in Mexico heturned toward Texas for the purpose of satisfying his veng-eance by exterminating the colonists. His success in themassacre of Texan patriots at the Alamo and Goliad, gave himconfidence, and led him on to his ruin and doom. The declara-tion of Texas Independence, the general uprising of the peo-ple, and the glorious battle of San Jacinto, with the humiliat-ing capture of the tyrant, terminated the disturbances inTexas, and placed her among the respected powers of Dk. Rufus C. Burleson. 313 CHAPTER XXXVII Education in Texas Under the Republic—The Declara-tion oe Independence—The Consitution of 1836—The First Congress of the Republic—Establishmentof Schools—The Eirst Charter of the Republic toIndependence Academy—The Act to Establish aState University—President Lamars Message onEducation—Area of the Republic—Land Grants forEducational Purposes—Baylor University at Inde-pendence—School at San Augustine. HIV N presenting the progress of education in?Texas, andlJLj Dr. R. C. Burlesons connection therewith, it is neces-^^j sary to mention some historical facts already referredto. Since, however, an entirely new view is taken of thesefacts this explanation is scarcely necessary. The declaration of Independence promulgated at Wash-ington-on-the-Brazos, March 2nd, 1836, was consummated onthe battlefield of San Jacinto, A
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