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83 Napoleons conquests which put the old world somewhat out of joint, shook the political frame of the new & although the colonies remained loyal for some time, there were spirits who soared above the mass of the people and declared for independence. A few Mexican patriots assisted by some daring Americans in 1812 commenced their opposition to regal power, they took Goliad, the batch of Rosideo x followed, the Spaniards had to return upon San Antonio. The patriots drove their opponents from their strong hold of the Alamo, capturing the military chest & other valuables; they gave the Spaniards boats afterwards on the Alazan creek, but this time they were unsuccessful and had to retreat. Some years afterwards General Lang? an American in conjunction with the Mexican patriots harassed the Spaniards considerably on the northern frontier. Then came the Mexican Civil Wars, and lastly the Texan wars, all of which tended to prostrate & ruin San Antonio. But for nearly ______________________________________ x It is said in San Antonio that Bernardo Guiterrez the revolutionary commander after the battle had six of his principal prisoners throats cut. These are known as "Los seis Gobernadores" the sanguinary operation being performed by one Juan Vasquez, who is still alive.