When was it published?

September 28, 1836 in Vermont Telegraph

Foreign News September 28, 1836

Vermont Telegraph

Q: What keywords are associated?

Texas Emigrants, Colonel Wilson, Bounty Lands, Internal Commotions, Mexico Threat

Brandon, Rutland County, Vermont

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What is this article about?

Colonel Wilson and his soldier-emigrants from Kentucky have returned from Texas, where promised bounty lands were refused due to an expired law on July 1, and no immediate military need exists amid internal commotions.

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Texas. Colonel Wilson, with a large portion of his soldier-emigrants, has returned from Texas. That country no longer has a demand for the nerve and valor of Kentucky's chivalrous sons. Immediate danger from Mexico not being apprehended, they have time and leisure for intestinal commotions, and they so abuse the respite, which should be improved in strengthening their weakness, rather than diminish their strength.

The lands which were promised to the gallant emigrants, have been refused by the government of Texas, the law allowing bounty lands, (it is said) having expired on the 1st July. Texas is said, by the Government, not to want troops, and no fighting is expected.--Louisville Gazette

What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs Political

What keywords are associated?

Texas Emigrants Colonel Wilson Bounty Lands Internal Commotions Mexico Threat

What entities or persons were involved?

Colonel Wilson

Where did it happen?

Texas

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Texas

Event Date

1st July

Key Persons

Colonel Wilson

Outcome

emigrants returned to kentucky; bounty lands refused due to expired law; no troops needed, no fighting expected

Event Details

Colonel Wilson and a large portion of his soldier-emigrants have returned from Texas as the country no longer demands their services, with no immediate danger from Mexico, leading to internal commotions; promised lands refused by Texas government after bounty land law expired on 1st July.