-Caveat Lector- Confederate irony During the Civil War, "The Yellow Rose of Texas" was a popular Confederate marching song. Years later, it was popular with the soldiers of the U.S. Cavalry on the western frontier. According to legend, "The Yellow Rose of Texas" was Emily Morgan West, who was born a slave and captured by General Santa Anna during the Texas Revolution in 1836. The Mexican general tried to win her charms but failed; according to folklore, Emily managed to smuggle Santa Anna's battle plans to Sam Houston who later defeat Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto. Although of African descent, Emily Morgan West had a light complexion, referred to during the period as 'high yellow,' hence the name of the song. ---- There's a yellow rose in Texas That I am going to see, Nobody else could miss her, Hust half as much as me. She cried so when I left her, It like to broke my heart, And if I ever find her We never more will part. Chorus: She's the sweetest little rosebud That Texas ever knew, Her eyes are bright as diamonds, They sparkle like the dew. You can talk about your Clementine And sing of Rosa Lee, But the Yellow Rose of Texas Is the only gal for me. DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance�not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
