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Life of Sam Houston.
7. He was distinguished for fortitude. His powers of endurance were severely taxed in his boyhood, owing to the misconceptions of his brothers. His fortitude was exhibited in the severe service of the Indian wars. It was shown in his patient submission to the unjust treatment of his opponents before and succeeding the battle of San Jacinto. It never forsook him during his political life, even to the hour of his ejection from the position of Governor of the State of Texas.
Great in adversity, great in prosperity, great out of office, great in office, as a soldier. General, Member of Congress, Governor of two States, President of a Republic, and United States Senator, he has placed his name near the apex of the unmouldering pillar of fame.
