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Rh Thus he advanced beyond the support of his main army; when Houston and the Texans suddenly faced about, giving battle to this advanced corps of the Mexican commander-in-chief, at San Jacinto, gained a decisive victory, captured Santa Anna himself, ended the campaign, ended the war, and achieved solid independence for Texas. It was no lucky scrimmage, no accidental encounter; it was war, war on scientific principles, culminating in triumphant success; and we here, to-night, are in joyful fruition of this success."