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Life of Sam Houston.
and just with all men and all nations. The tears streamed down his face as, in conclusion, he took farewell of the people he loved. Extending his broad arms over the people, he poured out, from his great heart, the benediction of a true patriot and invincible soldier. The vast multitude responded with tears to his tears. The still deep murmur of subdued feeling closed the excitement of the solemnly moving scene. Houston had demonstrated all the qualities of soldier, statesman, and orator, and in each character had placed his name on the rolls of immortality.
