Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-09
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TEXAS.
We present our readers to-day with copy ri rrs"!u-
lions passed large meeting ut tie citizens Of Nacog'
doclrs held On the 10Th inst. From their tenor
may deLucc pretty correct idea o The spirit which pre-
dominates in that section.
PUBLIC MEETING AT NACOGDOCHES.
Pursuant to public notice u large number Of the citi
of the district ana town of Nacngd1ches assembled
at Mr.. Neuls Tavern Saturday, August 10. MIR. james
Bradshaw was called to the Chair, and DR. ". g. Logan
appointed Secretary.
The meeting was opened by Mr. Whitaker, with some
remarks in regard 10 the critical stair Ut the country
aud he expressed desire that the citizens present would
exchange their ideas freely and frarlesS!y i'll regard 10
the future course Ia be pursued By Texas.
MIR. Solomon X. Peck then handrd IN the following
preamble and rrsoluiions which lead to the meet
ing. rs follows:
Whereas, governments are Designed Cor the rational
control Of human actl,S and for the preservation OF hui
nlan rights When these Objects are disrrgardrd or
abused, the ends ut association disappointed and The
compact is virtually dissolved. han in state OF ma
ure is free TO think and he nar deem best for his
own preservation. 1t must then be admitted that while
in stale of nature be has the right Of forming an assn
citation upon such principles best calculated to Sc
the sacred aud uualIrIube rights OF life, liberty
and enjoyment of property. Therefore,
Be ii RcSoired That nasnuct wr have beef invited
By the Mexican Government hccoule citizens nd sup
portrrs of the same and having taken the oath to support
the Federal Constitution. the Constitution Ut Coau!!a
and Trx,s and the Constitution act-harns rendered
obedience to the same, yet anxious preserve the
integrity Of our principles.
Rtsarcd, That disregard Of the Federal Congress, Of
the laws and Constitution of the Hrpubc-tlc itDpri.
sonncnt Of Chief Magslrlc- the arrest Of our
beers Of the Legislature by the troops Of the Federal Ar
my-and the invasion Of Texas by an army rhoye
t0asare nat Ge0'rcd symptoms Of tyranny dangerous
to berty, and violation OF the principles oil winch
have been invited 10 become citizens of Texas.
ReSOfrcd, That we have constitutional head IL the
Government Ut this SLar-that all armed force has de-
p7iSed US ii the right, and that military chief with
powers unknown 10 the Constitution has imprisoned our
Governor, treated our elective franchise with contempt.
and imposed upon our feelings aud patriotism saysl
degradation!
RcsOred, That citizens have been imprisoned for
years, by the supreme federal government Of Mexico,
without trial and contrary the express provision OF the
Constitution and laws.
RcSorcd, That this meeting appoint Mr. James Brad
shaw, General Samuel Houston, Col Thomas l. Rush,
and Col Richard Sparks: TO counsel and treat with the
different Indian tribes within The limits Of Texas uc-
curding TO the promises made to then, by the Mexican
Government, and whatever else they deem proper
to do the lndans justice and preserve peace with them.
fcsortd, That in the opinion of this meeting. any per-
son or persons residing in Texas that may here
after become residents, that shall re from desert the
country in Of an invasion, are unworthy To enjoy
tlIe rights Of citizenship, or hold any property in tho
country.
Resolred That, if our brethren Of the more exposed
parts of Texas shall be invaded by armed force,
will sustain them with I'LL possible aid.
ReSOtrdd, That we view in no other light than
that OF fearful scoursc and while it be avoided it
shall DC steady to preserve peace; hut when the
question shall of Submission arbitrary power
war, wall assert the principles of fathers 10 live
free or dir III the defence Of liberty and our rights.
RrSaired, That trspotisn and monarchy adverse
10 the genius OF the age. and at with human happ
and opposed to the ri ghts Of man, therefore,
opposed /" them III AM shape or form in which they can
be- presented to tic citizens Of Texas.
sioirrd That whereas the citizens Of the jurisdiction
Of G"nzueaS, Nina, Austin Masgorda and Columbia,
have recommended that general Convention OF Texas
be called for the purpose Of considering the present und
future political situation of the counr and whereas the
people of exas have been invited by the Ayuntanien-
tcs Of Rio Grand Sulco Moncra, Metamoras. and the
city of Felncca to acquirsce in the proposed plan Of
Central Government it is therefore recommended that
General Convention Of Texas be called to consider the
same.
After which Col. T. /. Rusk and Gen. Samuel Hous-
ton debated the propriety OF adopting the preamble and
resolution read.
saThe question having been put g Shall tIis meeting
adopt the preamble and resolutions ust read they were
unanimously adopted.
COL TEos |. Rusk then read the following preamble
and resolution
Whereas, we have seen proclamation issued by -
Thompson, who les himself officer of tho American
Navy, ordering the citizens Of this Department
scmbe and organize themselves into militia companies
under the orders recently issued by the Political Chiefs
to do the
Thompson as an assumption Of power unauthorized by
the constitution and laws We know nothing of Mr..
Thompsons power unauthorized by the constitution,
and ito not admit in him the M to control the cunduct
OF The civil officers Of the country. BE it therefore
solved that we will sustain the political chief in execut
ing the orders issued by the Governor organize the
militia in obrd'cnce to the laws of the State.
Which resolution unanimously adopted
On motion Of MIR. John Forbes,
RcsOlred, Tint dsapprove of the conduct of John
a. Williams Of Liberty: in nayning the character Of
his fellow citizens in secret manner, the General Co
vcrnment
On motion Of Gen Houston,
RcSoircd, Tha; the Ayunlunento Of Austin being the
most central be request TO call the proposed convention
of Texas at as early dag possible.
On motion Of MIR. Furbes,
ReSOiccd, That the Secretary forward copy of the
proceedings Of this meeting to the political chief Of each
Of the Departments of Texas.
Resolrcd, That the Chairman and Secretary sign the
proceedings of this meeting
On motion Of Gen. Samuel Houston, tic meeting ad-
journcd.
JAMES BRADSHAW, Chairman.
VIZ. G. LOGAN, Secretary.
new ORLEANS, September lG.
a. PEIzE.-lhe notorious Thompson has been taken
al last The schooner San Felipe had sailed from this
port on The 23t Of last month for Brassuria with Colonel
SpDhpn Austin and r., yianS arGuu ir