Texas.
1845. The annexation of Texas has been incorporated in the democratic creed. The “lone star” has found a place upon the democratic banners.—Mr. Smith of Indiana, House of Repr., Jan. 8: Cong. Globe, p. 78, Appendix.
1845. Much as he regarded the lustre of the “lone star,” (and he would let it gleam on,) he admired the brilliant galaxy of the present confederacy of our glorious old twenty-six States as they now existed much more.—Mr. Alex. H. Stephens of Georgia, the same, Jan. 25: id., p. 190/2.
1848. Texas was then a “lone star.” She is now one of thirty. May she, with them, in all coming time, shine on in harmony, and grow brighter and brighter forever.—Mr. Dunn of Indiana, the same, July 28: id., p. 973/1, App.
1849. Then Texas was annexed…. I loved the lone star. It rose in gloom, but soon shone forth in glory. There is not in the records of history, our own included, a page so eloquent of great achievements—of patience, patriotism, and bravery—of all that true hearts and strong arms could do or endure in a good cause, as that on which is recorded the brief but glorious transit of the “LONE STAR.”—Mr. Charles Brown of Pa., the same, Feb. 3: id., p. 117/1, App.
1860. Although there is a clog in the way of the lone-star State of Texas in the person of her Governor, who will not consent to call her Legislature together, and give the people of that State an opportunity to act, yet the public sentiment in that State is so decided in favor of this movement that even the Governor will be overridden; and if he does not yield to public sentiment, some Texan Brutus will arise to rid his country of the hoary-headed incubus that stands between the people and their sovereign will.—Mr. Alfred Iverson of Georgia, U.S. Senate, Dec. 5: Cong. Globe, p. 11/3.
