To reduce debt in his country, this man introduced the Redback.
Late in this man's life, James Buchanan appointed him Ambassador to Nicaragua and then to Costa Rica. Although this man's stake in the Cahawba Press proved unsuccessful, he established the Columbus Enquirer after serving as the secretary of Georgia Governor George Troup.  After saving Thomas Rusk and Walter Lane, this man was promoted to colonel and his leadership of cavalry resulted in his appointment as interim Secretary of War. This man was almost unanimously elected to his highest office after the suicides of his opponents, Peter Grayson and James Collinsworth. He addressed his poem, "The Modest Petition of a Newspaper Editor" to the first holder of his highest position, whom he called "Chief of (*) San Jacinto." To reduce debt in his country, this man introduced the Redback. For 10 points, name this first Vice President under Sam Houston and second President of Texas.
Late in this man's life, James Buchanan appointed him Ambassador to Nicaragua and then to Costa Rica.
Mirabeau B(uonaparte) Lamar