The life and writings of Rufus CBurleson, DD., LLD., containing a biography of DrBurleson by HonHarry Hayens; . nnection with the Baptist General Asso-ciation of Texas will be traced from the organization of thisbody, in 1868, to its consolidation with the Baptist State Con-vention in 1885, when the consolidated body became theBaptist General Convention of Texas. Third. His connection with the Baptist General Conven-tion of Texas from 1885 to Fourth. His connection with Waco University from1861 to the consolidation of Waco and Baylor Universities in1885, when the consolidated school bec
The life and writings of Rufus CBurleson, DD., LLD., containing a biography of DrBurleson by HonHarry Hayens; . nnection with the Baptist General Asso-ciation of Texas will be traced from the organization of thisbody, in 1868, to its consolidation with the Baptist State Con-vention in 1885, when the consolidated body became theBaptist General Convention of Texas. Third. His connection with the Baptist General Conven-tion of Texas from 1885 to Fourth. His connection with Waco University from1861 to the consolidation of Waco and Baylor Universities in1885, when the consolidated school became Baylor University. Sixth. His connection with Baylor University from1885 to 1901. Thus dividing his public services, divides his life alsoin exact halves in respect to years. Having been born in1823, he was just thirty-seven years old when he resigned thepresidency of Baylor University at Independence in 1861 to 1898 is thirty-seven years, and at this time hewas made president emeritus of Baylor University by theBoard of Trustees, which marks the date of his retirementfrom active public Dk. Rufus C. Burleson. 303 CHAPTER XXXVI Education in Texas Under Spanish Dominion and Mexi-can Rule—Population—Society—Missions—Revolu-tion in Mexico—The Empire—Republic—Constitu-tion of 1824—Provisions for Education Under theFederal Constitution—Constitution of Coahuila andTexas—Provisions for Public Schools in the StateConstitution—The Eirst American School—Reportof Almonte—Efforts of the Colonists Toward Edu-cation—The First Female Academy in Texas—Inde-pendence Academy—Baylor University—Descrip-tion of a Mexican School in 1825—Character of theAmerican Colonist—Gen. Antonio Lopez de SantaAnna—Revolt of the American Colonists. HIJ N ORDER to present more clearly the splendid servicegfeg performed by Dr. Burleson in behalf of public edu-*™*^l cation in Texas, it has been found to be necessary totake more than a cursory view of this
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