...This all came to a head shortly before noon, Houston held a council of war with Edward Burleson, Sidney Sherman, Henry W. Millard, Alexander Somervell, Joseph L. Bennett, and*Lysander Wells. Two of the officers suggested attacking the enemy in his position; the others favored waiting on Santa Anna's attack. Houston withheld his own views at the council but later, after having formed his plan of battle had it approved by Rusk. Houston disposed his forces in battle order about 3:30 in the afternoon while all was quiet on the Mexican side during the afternoon siesta. The Texans' movements were screened by trees and the rising ground, and evidently Santa Anna had no lookouts posted. But, around 3:45 an unnamed member of the Texans forces discharged his firearm, allegedly when the soldier tripped on a tree root. This lead to several others opening fire on the Mexicans, fearing a Mexican advance. This volley, beginning before the battle line were formed alerted the Mexican forces to the Texan threat. Houston, fearing the collapse of the fight, ordered an immediate advance on the Mexican forces. After some confused scrambling and the re-ordering of the line, the Twin Sisters were wheeled into position, and the whole line, led by Houstan and his men, sprang forward on the run with the cry, "Remember the Alamo!" "Remember Goliad!" The battle lasted forty-five minutes. According to Santa Anna's official report, the casualties were 422 Texans were killed and 415 taken prisoner. Against this, only 157 of the 1,360 Mexicans were killed or mortally wounded and fifty-two were wounded less seriously. Houston and Lamar were killed during the attack. Rusk and Neill were captured by Mexican forces. The Mexicans would capture the Texan encampment, along with, due to surprised defenders being driven off, most of the supplies. Santa Anna, victorious and with prisoners in tow, returned to Mexican City to re-affirm his control over the country. While some token resistance to Mexican authorities would continue over the next few weeks, the Texas Revolution was for all intents and purposes, over.
-From “The Battle of San Jacinto,” The Handbook of Texas
TEXAN PRISONERS EXECUTED
New York Herald headline April 25th, 1836
The President has not been this angry since Rachel died. Houston was his friend, and he's taking his death as a personal slight against him. He's been pacing around his office, yelling at the ceiling over this coward Santa Anna, wishing he could challenge him to a duel. Be not worried, I have assured the President that a letter directly from Washington to Mexico City has little chance of reaching it's destination, so we have likely avoided that spectacle. But, he has begun to clamor for war, demanding the Congress take action. It won't be long before he marches to the Capitol and asks Congress for a Declaration of War. I don't have to tell you why this country cannot get entangled in such a war. If we can navigate this situation carefully, we can prevent the President from doing something the nation will regret, long enough for me to take Office. I am going to need you and the other Northern Democrats to demonstrate reason....
-From a Letter between Vice President Martin Van Buren and Senator Silas Wright – April 25th , 1836
PRESIDENT DEMANDS HOUSE AND SENATE DECLARE WAR
New York Herald headline May 1st, 1836
WHIGS TAKE SIDES ON WAR:
White with Jackson, Harrison Calls for Caution
New York Herald headline May 5th, 1836
HOUSE VOTES FOR WAR, DECLARATION ON TO SENATE
New York Herald headline May 10th, 1836
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This is the first timeline that I've tried to write. As a back story to this I play a lot of Paradox games, Victoria in particular. I almost always play as America, because I'm American and that's what I like to know more about. When I get bored making an Ameriwank, I started roll playing as Presidents to make the game more interesting. After watching Texas get steamrolled by Mexico for the 50th time in Victoria, I decided to put down what was going on in my head into words, and give this writing thing a shot. The title is taken from a song called The Yellow Rose of Texas, allegedly about a mixed race woman who entertained and distracted Santa Anna before the battle. The song would be slightly different this go around. As this is my first ever timeline, I'm looking for input. I currently have notes going to 1846, but they are very vague and subject to change, at least on a micro scale. On a very macro level, this story is following my Victoria Game as I follow it, so a lot of electoral butterflies will be determine by game mechanics and dice rolls. So, yeah...hope you guys like it.
-From “The Battle of San Jacinto,” The Handbook of Texas
TEXAN PRISONERS EXECUTED
New York Herald headline April 25th, 1836
The President has not been this angry since Rachel died. Houston was his friend, and he's taking his death as a personal slight against him. He's been pacing around his office, yelling at the ceiling over this coward Santa Anna, wishing he could challenge him to a duel. Be not worried, I have assured the President that a letter directly from Washington to Mexico City has little chance of reaching it's destination, so we have likely avoided that spectacle. But, he has begun to clamor for war, demanding the Congress take action. It won't be long before he marches to the Capitol and asks Congress for a Declaration of War. I don't have to tell you why this country cannot get entangled in such a war. If we can navigate this situation carefully, we can prevent the President from doing something the nation will regret, long enough for me to take Office. I am going to need you and the other Northern Democrats to demonstrate reason....
-From a Letter between Vice President Martin Van Buren and Senator Silas Wright – April 25th , 1836
PRESIDENT DEMANDS HOUSE AND SENATE DECLARE WAR
New York Herald headline May 1st, 1836
WHIGS TAKE SIDES ON WAR:
White with Jackson, Harrison Calls for Caution
New York Herald headline May 5th, 1836
HOUSE VOTES FOR WAR, DECLARATION ON TO SENATE
New York Herald headline May 10th, 1836
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This is the first timeline that I've tried to write. As a back story to this I play a lot of Paradox games, Victoria in particular. I almost always play as America, because I'm American and that's what I like to know more about. When I get bored making an Ameriwank, I started roll playing as Presidents to make the game more interesting. After watching Texas get steamrolled by Mexico for the 50th time in Victoria, I decided to put down what was going on in my head into words, and give this writing thing a shot. The title is taken from a song called The Yellow Rose of Texas, allegedly about a mixed race woman who entertained and distracted Santa Anna before the battle. The song would be slightly different this go around. As this is my first ever timeline, I'm looking for input. I currently have notes going to 1846, but they are very vague and subject to change, at least on a micro scale. On a very macro level, this story is following my Victoria Game as I follow it, so a lot of electoral butterflies will be determine by game mechanics and dice rolls. So, yeah...hope you guys like it.
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