SITTING BULL, SIOUX INDIAN CHIEF. South Dakota takes its name from a family of Indian tribes. With few exceptions it is a very large, wavy prairie. The noted Black Hills and bad lands, scenes of intense fights with Indians and the death of General Custer, are in the southwest portion. South Dakota is a cereal State, and there is also an abundance of gold, silver and other metals. W SOUTH DAKOTA. THE PIONEER. HEN here, from toward the rising sun, Was heard the white man's axe and gun; The forest bowed before his hand, And, as a garden, bloomed the land; That built his home and labored here. Then came o'er valley, hill and stream, And in his dashing, rushing speed, Sowing broadcast, far and near, Wealth and strength in his proud career, And thus along these plains and hills, Cities, villages and mills Have risen as though genii hands Had wrought where this achievement stands. A COMMERCE TENNESSEE. HUNDRED years, dear Tennessee; Among the sisterhood of States, Yet never shone a brighter smile Upon a fairer face Than thine, proud daughter of the South, Nor one of sweeter grace. So here's to thee, Dear Tennessee, Far famed in song and story; And may you be Forever free, And clothed in love and glory. A hundred years, dear Tennessee, A hundred years, and you have grown The summers come and smiling go, And leave the gentle trace Of health and joy, and beauty's glow A hundred years, dear Tennessee, 30561B General Sam. Houston, Ex-President of Texas, was made Commanderin-Chief in the Texan War, and in 1836 fought the decisive battle of San Jacinto, completely annihilated the Mexican army, and achieved the independence of Texas. After her annexation to the United States he was elected Governor of Texas. |