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The expedition was unofficially initiated by the president of Texas, Mirabeau B. Lamar.The initiative was a major component of Lamar's ambitious plan to turn the fledgling republic into a continental power, which the president believed had to be achieved as quickly as possible to stave off the growing movement demanding the annexation of Texas to the United States.
Mirabeau Lamar monument at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, reads: "The cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.". Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar (August 16, 1798 – December 19, 1859) was an American attorney, politician, poet, and leading political figure during the Texas Republic era.
Annexation resolutions presented separately in each house of Congress were either soundly defeated or tabled through filibuster. In 1838, Texas President Mirabeau B. Lamar withdrew his republic's offer of annexation over these failures. [45] Texians were at an annexation impasse when John Tyler entered the White House in 1841. [46]
Even with a mixed record, Mirabeau B. Lamar remains a subject of fascination for many in Texas.
The 1838 Republic of Texas presidential election was the second presidential election. It was held on September 3, 1838. By a provision of the constitution, the term of office of the first president was limited to two years, without his being eligible for re-election; succeeding presidents were to hold their office for three years.
The nationalist faction, led by Lamar, advocated the continued independence of Texas, the expulsion of the Native Americans, and the expansion of Texas to the Pacific Ocean. Their opponents, led by Houston, advocated the annexation of Texas to the United States and peaceful coexistence with the Native Americans where possible.
Mirabeau B. Lamar: 2 Mirabeau B. Lamar 1798–1859: December 10, 1838 – December 13, 1841: 1838: 1st vice president of the Republic of Texas David G. Burnet: 3 Sam Houston (1793–1863) December 13, 1841 – December 9, 1844: 1841: 1st president of the Republic of Texas Edward Burleson: 4 Anson Jones (1798–1858) December 9, 1844 ...
Former president Lamar received a letter in March 1843 that said the town of Austin was almost deserted; most businesses were closed, but the archives were still present. [18] On July 4, 1845, a convention met in Austin to consider the annexation of Texas to the United States. At that time, the governmental records created in Washington-on-the ...