The Republic had a militia but no standing army , and its tiny navy had been greatly decreased during Houston 's presidency .
In addition , by the 1830s the Comanche had established a large network of Indian allies and a vast trading network .
The Republic had a militia but no standing army , and Comanche 's tiny navy had been greatly decreased during Houston 's presidency .
In addition , by the 1830s the Comanche had established a large network of Indian allies and a vast trading network .