Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-12-19

description ftom Texas Every thing appears TO tend to
the Independence and the success of,he country:
ave devote much of columns to-day 10 the affairs
to the Americans es %O, o' IAN
were) bone OF our BONG, and flesh Of flesh" and
being anxoos!y and spritcdy engaged in the like strug
giles Tor liberty, ancestors of the revolution
We have Indeed later Of any military actions
OF the Texias since The engagement of Bowie aud Fam
ming of the 2St October, although slight dcmonstra
ton of attack was made in one instance noticed in
extract But have every believe that the
TEXANS will not remain idle or with akilnbo, as
now their general convention has assembled and esab
lisi,ed provisional government with full powers act
General Houston has been appointed gencrassimo of
the Texan army; aud he shall have received
the necessary succors for which agents have been APP
pointed and negotiations progress, there is little
doubt of his storming Cos and San Antonio Houston
is not to be fooled frightened by an enemy; and
will make the best disposition possible of the numerous
reinforcemcnts which are accommodating from all States
Of the Union in favor Of Texas constitutional rights and
Republican freedom.
The best arrangements have been made by the Con.
vention in the internal affairs of the country Mails
have been estabshed army organized loans ordered
to be raised good security excellent safe bo-
nus held out 10 engran volunteers cruzers authorized
10 oe equipped; commerce put ON proper basisand in
short, liberty of action established and its rewards Sc
cured Commissioners have only been sent TO this
city TO make the necessary arrangements but Mcssrs
Austin, Archer and Wharton immediately to proceed
to Washington armed with the authority Of the provi.
sional government to complete specified preminarics
according rs the fate or fortune of may determine
Tor the independence of Texas, for continuance
with Mexico or a connection with the u. States.
our Gocernmem Ii the Texans declare themselves
independent of Mexico, it would be oppressive them
to be sold as slaves transferable property if depend
ent, it would furnish Santa Anna and his myrIndons
with the means oil trampling them, and subject this
country to war; tm Mey seek admission State
tie Uaon coutd be ridiculous useless purchase
them, and iarishty sqnander The of the eounru
Gen, Mehia has landed at Tampco; and has not on
iy become of that CITY, but also Through the po
verno) of the state of Tamaupas therefore of the
northern states of the Mexican conederacy opposed
like Texas centralism This is now certified on rood
A Is hal Iehi f,rcos
about 500, and are daily augmented.
The prospects of Texas brighten in the vista; and we
nave little reason to doubt OF the triumph of Federalism
an Mexico, and of liberty and honor in Texas Heaven
prosper tie efforts in favor of liberty; and may the
american eagle extend its fostering wings all her
descendants, and tators in the Of freedom and
the sovereignty OF the people -
TfxAs-By arrivals yesterday, in possession of
the Telegraph OF San Felipe dc Austin, the 2lst
uit and thereby of many important documents relating
TO the affairs of Texas.
The general consultation organized on the Sd ut
when Is Il. Archer elected President, and Z. b.
Dexter Secretary Mr.. Archer, taking the Chair re-
commended the convention first 10 issu. decInro,;on r
the causes which led the Texans take up arms and
oil the objects tor which they contend; 3D. establish
provincial government with legislative and executive
powers; 81 To organize army; 9TH, to adjust all differ
ences with the Indian tribes 9th, citizenze and grant
lands TO the emgrants from the United States who have
volunteered on behalf of Texas and 9th rectify the
iIaGduent sales OF lands made by the last Government
OF Coahua and Texas and establish mails aud ex Expresses
On motion of General Houston, thanks were given to
Soohei James Bowie and Captain Tanning for their he
roic conduct near the mission of Conce pton on the
morning Of the 25th of October, in repeng, with 90
men, the forces of the Mexicans under Colonel Ugarta
chea, to the number of 400.
Mr. E. Hall presented documents from New Orleans,
and committee OF wore ordered to report them
meantime. on motion of General Houston thanks
given to the New Orleans committee the citizens of
Louisiana and the volunteers to Texas.
The proceedings of the General Council were laid be-
tore The consuation in which there several reports
Tor the internal administration of Texas mail and
other purposes.
>, A provisional government having been organized
Henry Smith was elected governor. On the 10th ut
ne communicated message tothe general convention
copy OF which is suboined, it shows on what SUBJ
Jecs the convention will act; and displays laudable
spirit OF iiberality, frmness and enterprise.
we add also the declaration of the Texans in which
1t will be that though they determined TO es
tablish government Independent of the military cen
tra or consolidated government of Mexico they are re-
solved to adhere To the Mexican coniederated govern
ment established by the constitution 1924 and TO as
slst such states of that conederacy may declare for
the same constitution-thuS forming confederation of
ches in the north
Declaration u The People of TnaS in General Conoen-
ton assembled.
Whereas, General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna and
other military Chieains, have, by force oil arms over
thrown the Federal Institutions oil Mexico and dissolved
The social compact which existed between Texas and the
other members of the Mexican coniederacy; now the
good people oTenas avaling themselves of their natu.
raj rights, SOLEMNLY DECLARE,
lst That they have taken up in defence of their
rights and Liberties, which are threatened by the
coachnens oil military despos and in defence of the
hePublcan principles of the Federal Constitution of
Mexico of 1921
i"ut ie&as is no longer morally cvilly bound by
the compact OF Union yet stimulated by the generosity
aud sympathy free people they offer their
support and assistance such of the members of the
mexican conederacy as viii take against mill
tary despoism
Sd That they do not acknowledges that the present
authorities OF the nominal Mexican Republic have
night to govern within the limits of Texas.
9TH That they will carry ON war against
the SAID authorities, whilst their troops within the
limits of Texas.
5th That they hold il to be their right during the dis
organization OF the federal system, and the reign of des
posm, to Withdraw from the Union to establish an in
dependent government TO adopt such they
may deem best calculated protect their rights and IL
berries; but that they will continue faithful to the Mexi
can government, long that nation is governed by
the constitution and laws that were formed for the po-
vernDent of the political association.
9TH Ina Texas is responsible for the expenses of her
armies, in the field.
fh That the public faith Of Texas is pledged for the
payment OF any debts contracted by her agents.
oth That she will eward, by donations in land all
VINO volunteer their services in the present struggle and
receive them citizens
ihesc Declarations we solemnly avow to the world
and call God TO witness their truth and sincerity and in.
woke defeat and disgrace upon our heads should we
prove guilty OF dupliciiy.
b. II. ARCHER, President
municipality Of Ausfin-Thomas Barnett Wvy Mar.
I'M Randall Jones, VIM Manfee, Jesse Burnain
Munteipat'ty Of Matagorda-R. r.. Royal, Charles
Wilson. -
Municipality Of Washington Mitchell, Philip Coe.
AlantcJpatify0 Nina j. S. LESTER ID. G.. Barrett r.
NJ. williamson "
Danicpatity If CoiumJa--IIenry Smith, Edward
Hall
..N4nieipalay of Ha,ris5,rg--I.oren1o de zavala,