Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-12-19
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TIC i"1> From the Bcc.l ....
eve devote much of our columns to-day to the affrs
,,,xss as they Of interest If not of importance
" ,ac Americans generally the TEXANS being las il
mI ..bonc Of our bone, and flesh of our flesh" and
an yi"usy and spri,cdly engaged in the like strug-
vs., fae liberty, rs ancestors of the revolution
We have indeed no later of any military actions
,,h Texans, since the engagement Of Bowie aud Fan
;,- II the 18th Octohsr although slight demonstra-
rn Of attack made IN one inStance-nnlicsd in
c,,ta-t Bu WI have every reason to believe tina, the
T',,;,ns will not remain idle with arms uknbo rs
c their general convention has assembled, and csLab-
rsicd provisional government with full powers to act.
General Houston has been appointed generalssino of
~ Tcxian army; and he shall have received
The necessary succors, for which agents have been ap.
acd and negotiations are in progress, there is little
t,;I: Of his storinng Cos and San Antonio. Houston
$50: to be fooled frightened by an enemy; and
will make the best disposition possible of the crous
endorsements which accumulatng from all States
q he Union in favor of Texas constitutional rights and
Republican freedom.
The best arrangements have been made by The Con
vsa,on in the internal affairs Of the country. Mail:
have been established; an army organized loans ordcrcc
;o c raised on good security excellent and safe DO
~: held out to emgrant volunteers cruzers authorized
u Re equipped; commerce put proper bass-and in
s2rt, liberty of action established and its rewards
cr.HG Commissioners have not only been sent to this
t9 make the necessary arrangements; but Mcssrs
Aisn Archer and Wharton Immediately to proceed
Washington, armed with the authority of the provi.
scnal government, to complete specified prelminarcs
acc,:dng the fate or fortune Of may determine
70: the independence of Texas, for continuance
with Mexico connection with the u. States.
But let not the purchase Of Texas be entertained By
CIR Government. If the Texans declare themselves
i1Icpsndent Of Mexico, it would be oppressive them
be sold slaves transferable property; if depend
en- it would furnish Santa Anna and his myrmdons
with the means OF trampling thesn and subject this
c,unry TO war; bit they seek admission Satc
IL aioa ,coud be ridiculous ard useless to purchase
:g,a. and arsh!y sqnandr the rercnue Of The country
t;.u Mehia has landed at Tumpico; and has not on
If fhafc hpto lSo( nh
VEN N Of the state Of Tamauipas and therefore of the
ng.ll@.n states Of the Mexican contederacy opposed
ls. Texas to cenralism. This is certified good
authority; and it is stated that Mchias forces
,5aa, 3UU and daily augmented.
The prospects of Texas brighten in the VISTA and We
have lille 10 doubt OF the triumph of Federalism
in Mexico, and Of liberty and honor in Texas. Heaven
prosper the efforts in favor of liberty anu may the
American gayle extend its fostering wings all her
descendants and inators in the of freedom and
lie sovereignty fthe people,"
TlsAs-By arrivals Yesterday, are in possession Of
Ii. Telegraph Of San Felipe de Austin up to the 2s,
III: and thereby of many important documents relating
:, the aflrs of Texas.
The general consultation was organized on the Sd ult
vlea s. 7. Archer elected President, and P. B.
Dcs:@r Secretary Mr.. Archer, taking the Chair
c.aended the convention rst to issue declaration of
n. alscs which led the Texans take up arms, and
o. the objects Tor which they contend; 3D. establish
r,yYnc,al government with legislative and executive
p,w,rs; Sd to organize an armv 4ih adjust all differ
rDce with the ndiaa tribes 9Th, ctizenze and grant
la:s the ergrants from the United States who have
volunteered behalf of Texas; and 9th, to rcctfy the
uducnt sales Of lands made by the last Government
oCVahula and Texas and establish mails and expresses
On motion # General Houston, thanks were given to
Colonel James Bowie aud Captain Tanning for their he
TO-: conduct the mission Of Conception, the
nang OF the 18th of October, in rePeling, with 80
.n the forces Of the MeIlcanS under Colonel Ugarta
caea. 10 the number Of 400
Mr. +. Hall presented documents from New Orleans.
an! committee Of ordered to report them
Meantime, motion of General Hols,on thanks were
.rea 10 the New Orleans committee, the citizens Of
louisiana and the volunteers to Texas.
The proceedings of the General Council were laid be-
c consultation, in which there several reports
lot e internal administration of Texas, to mail and
viec: purposes.
a provisional government having been organized.
i;@nr Smith elected governor. On the 10th ult
he communicated message to the general convention,
coPy Of which is sub joined, it shows what sub
sc;s the convention will act; and displays iaudabie
s..at Of lberality, frnness and enterprise.
We add also the declaration of the Texans, in which
wi! be that though they determined to cs-
:aosh government independent Of the military cen
al O. consolidated government Of Mexico they
.cyed TO adhere the Mexican conicdcrated govern
established by the constitution Of lS2i; and to as
such states of that confederacy may declare tor
cpns,ution-thus forming confederation OF
a.yrncnts ficm Acapulco in the south. to Nacogdo-
in the north.
D:sqratyr q The People If Tea1s, General Conren
tion assembled.
Wlcrcas, General Antonio Lopez dc Santa Anna, and
ether military Chcitans have, by force of arms
own the Federal institutions OF Mexico, and dissolved
Ia. social compact which existed between Texas and the
che; members Of the Mexican confederacy now the
good people OF Tenas, avang themselves OF their nau
Il ;arshts, SOLEMNLY DECLARE,
Isl Tna they have taken up in defence OF their
nga!s and liberties, which threatened by the en-
c;Oschncns Of military despots, and in defence OF the
sFaoIican principles of the Federal Constitution OF
AsJ:co OF ls24.
b , That Texas is no longer morally civy bound by
'e compact OF Union; yel stimulated b. the generosity
aac sympathy TO free people, they offer their
ssPpi and assistance such of the members OF the
& NTz'can conederacy, as will take up arms against milf
81 :Gr Gespotism.
sc That they do not acknowledg e that the present
ar;ao:cs Of the nominal Mexican Republic have
X Ign: 10 govern Within the limits of Texas.
I'LL! hat they will not TO carry on war against
b .uIts ot Texas.
3n That they hold : to be their right, during the dis
ta'za!"n Of the federal system and the reign OF dcs-
t'sm 10 withdraw from the Union TO establish In
shdrni government to adopt such measures as they
M Gecn oest calculated 10 protect their rights and IL
;cs but that they will continue faithful to the Next
'a government. so long that nation is governed by
&c constitution and laws that formed for the 60
81 '"n;ncnt Ct the political association.
' mat Texas is responsible fer the expenses OF her
"a ames now in the field
tn That the public faith OF Texas is pledged for the
II ''ment Of any debts contracted by her agents
Ga hat she will reward, by donations in land, oil
W volunteer their services in the present struggle, and
RI :ce:Te them citizens
These Declarations solemny to the world
20 call God to witness their truth and sincerity aud in
'"e defeat and disgrace upon heads, should We
;'T' guilty Of dupcity.
BIT ARCHER, President
'anHttpatny Of .7ustin-Thomas Barnett WHY Mar
l ~; randall Jones, WIN. Manilee, Jesse Burnam
i wilson.
.lqH'e!pa'ity Of Washington Mitchell, Philip Coe
4 E%,ah Collard, Jesse Grimes, A. Hoxie
'a,tss'stpatiy9f hna-J. S. Lester D. c. Barrett, R.
B v4AHctpntty Of CoiumJia-Henry Smith, Edward