Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-09
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TENAS.
we present readers % day with copv IF ,esoIu
lions passed ut large meeting OF the citizens of Nacog.
dochrs, held ON the l5ih inst From their tenor VOC
may ura"ce pretty correct idea Of the spirit which pre-
uoniates IN That SECTION.
PUBLIC MEETING AT NACOGDOCHES.
iursuhht 10 pnbiic notice, large number of the c
at Mr. Neals Tavern, Saturday AUGUST n MIR J,,ues
Bradshaw was called to the Chair aud Mr. w. c. Logan
The meeting was opened bv Mr. Which. ,,,t -
REMARKS in regard to the critical state OF the country
ana ne expressed desire that the citizens present would
exchange their ideas freely and eaessy in regard Ia
the future Course To be pursued by Texas
Mr. Solomon II. Peek then handed in the following
preamble ana rcsoutions which ead to tia. ,nee
ing. as follows:
Where's governments are designed for In. ra,;on,I
control OF human actions and for the of b
h i'sn nv, 'hen these objects disrcgardrd OF
seu .e ends oi association Disappointed aud the
compact is virtually dissolved. Man in n state of M,
'ure Tree to think and act he may deem hes for his
own preservation IL must then be admitted that while
IN state OF nature lac has the right of forming an
CATION upon such principles best calculated 10 Sc
cure the sacred aud unaenable rights of M. I;ber,N
ahu enjoyment OF property Therefore,
ne &c Resofeed, That nasm as we have bcen in v.d
~ m 'snicah Government to become citizens sup
o' tne same and having takcn the oath to pport
tue Federal Constitution, the Constitution Of Coohu,
ana Texas and the Constitution nct-hay,,ur re ndercd
o.uoe 70 Tue same we are yet anxious preserve the
integrity OF our principles
fescfeed That disregard of the Federal Conrrcs. Of
e aws ana Constitution of the Repubic-tIle iln,,ri
sonnen OF our Chief Magisiratethe arrest of ur
oers oil the Legislature by the troops of the Federal r.
my-and the invasion of Texas by an army ,rLose ;,,,,
To- b 10, de'sI are symptoms oi tyranny dangerous
nave been invited TO become citizens of Texas
y neSOsoed, nat we have no constitutional head to the
government oil THIS Sa,e-tlat armed force has de.
p''ed us oi The right, and that military chief viii,
powers unknown 10 the Constitutions has i;nnrsonnJ our
terhor treated our elective franchise with contempt
degradation! r' s'a''sii
hes0red That citizens have been imprisoned for
years, 10y he supreme federal government of Me ico
of t,o
Constitution and laws.
fesoteed, That this meeting appoint Mr. James Brod
s'"" Eeneiai oatluci Houston, Col. Thomas l. Rush
anu Col Richard Sparks counsel and treat with lie
inherent indian tribes within the limits of Texas DC
cordihg TO The promises made them by the Nj,
government and whatever else they may deem nroncr
70 40 he Indians justice and preserve peace with the
nesoe,a mat III the opinion of this meeting any per-
son OF persons now residing in Texas that may here
aer become residents, that shall flee from or desert the
country III case OF an INVASION unworthy TO enjoy
country. F'NrJ " '''
ReSOtrd, That, if brethren of the more exposed
parts OF Texas shall be invaded by an armed G,rc W.
VIII sustain them with all possible aid
hcSgtrdd, That we view war in no other I,gbt than
ta OF fearful scourgc, and while il can be avoided il
sa oe our steady aim to preserve peace. but when The
Iuson snail come OF Submission TO arbitrary power or
war we Wall assert the principles of our fathers 10 live
J'ee OF ace IN the defence of liberty and our rights
I,eS0'red, That desposn and monarchy arr. nd v.rse
10 Tie genius Of the age and war with human bapn
ness ana opposed to the rights OF man. therefore we
opposed 10 them in any shape form in which the ga
Le presented to the citizens of Texas
eSored That whereas the citizens of the jurisdiction
1l nonzueas Nina, Austin, Matagoida and Columbia
recommended that general Convention of Texas
be called for the purpose considering ie and
future political situation of the country and whereas the
pope p o. iexas have been invited by the Ayuntamen
Jos oil no Grand, Sulco, Montera Aeamoras and the
Guy OF Feucca, to acquesce in the proposed pon of
Sehuai government il is therefore recorne nded that
General Convention of Texas be called to consider lie
" ' '''e
After which Col. T. l. Rusk and Gen. Samuel Hons.
o the Propricty of adopting the preamble and
The question having been put Shall this MEETING
ADOPT The preamble and resolutions Just read they were
unanimously adopted ~ $50
Col Thos. l. Rusk then read Tho roIoyy;,,, ,,
and resolution: w "i"s P'euhoie
49, Whereas, we have n proclamation issued bv -
thompson, who styles huisclfan officer of tl. ,erc,
ordering the citIzrns of this Department not To as
seHoe and organize themselves into mlita co,nnnnies
ihe orders recently issued by the Political Chiefs
TO do the same
o., BE Res0lrcd, That we view the conduct of Mr.
thompson as an assumption of power unauthorized bv
rue rue constitution and laws; know nothing of Nj
thompson power, unauthorized by the constitution
anu 90 not admit IN him the right Ia control the conduct
Vi te civil ohcers of the country BE il therefore re
n Ill., a we WIN sustain the political chief in cxccut-
ny .c OIuers issued by the Governor to organize The
militia iiii IN obedience TO the laws of the State
Wmch resolution was unanimously adopted
On motion OF Mr. John Forbes
Res0tUed, That disapproye of the cood,ct IF toL
a. Williams, OF Liberty, inaliannp the character Of
ycEpment "
On motion Of Gen. Houston,
heS0eea, lhat the Ayuntamiento Of Anstin being the
most central be request 10 call the proposed convention
Oh eHaS at as early day possible.
On motion of MIR. Forbes
Resoieed, That tile Secretary forward COPY Of The
Pr inns meeting to the political chief of each
OF lhe Dt Parllnents oi Texas
Resoieed That the Chairman and Secretary sign the
proceedings OF this meeting ~
Journcd s -
JAMES BRADSHAW, Chairman.
Wm. c. LOOKS, Secretary